2009 GMC Acadia Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ............................... 1-1 Head Restraints .............. 1-2 Front Seats .................... 1-3 Rear Seats ................... 1-10 Safety Belts .................. 1-15 Child Restraints ............. 1-30 Airbag System .............. 1-50 Restraint System Check ...................... 1-63 Features and Controls ...... 2-1 Keys ............................. 2-2 Doors and Locks ............ 2-8 Windows ......................
ii Preface Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem, and the name ACADIA, are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Preface Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols { CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle.
iv Preface Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. B: Engine Coolant Temperature }: Power O: Exterior Lamps /: Remote Vehicle Start #: Fog Lamps >: Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor .
Seats and Restraint System Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints Head Restraints ....................1-2 Front Seats Manual Seats .......................1-3 Seat Height Adjuster ..............1-3 Power Seats .........................1-4 Manual Lumbar .....................1-4 Power Lumbar ......................1-5 Heated Seats .......................1-5 Heated and Cooled Seats ......1-6 Memory Seat and Mirrors .......1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ..............1-8 Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation ........
1-2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in all outboard seating positions. { CAUTION With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Seats and Restraint System Front Seats 1-3 Lift the bar to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. Manual Seats { CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
1-4 Seats and Restraint System Power Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the power seat adjustment control (A) forward or rearward. Manual Lumbar The vehicle may have additional features to adjust the power seat: • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the power seat adjustment control (A) up or down. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. Driver Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown A.
Seats and Restraint System Power Lumbar Heated Seats If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats. See “Power Lumbar” under Power Seats on page 1-4 for more information. On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the center console. To operate the heated seats the engine must be running. To increase or decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front or rear of the control (C).
1-6 Seats and Restraint System Heated and Cooled Seats z (Heated Seat and Seatback): To If the front seats have the heated and cooled seat feature, the buttons used to control this feature are located on the front doors near the door handle. heat the entire seat, press the button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. H (Cooled Seat): To cool the entire seat, press the button with the cooled seat symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on.
Seats and Restraint System To save positions in memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and both outside mirrors to a comfortable position. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-32 for more information. Not all mirrors will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions. 2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you know that the position has been stored. A second seating and mirror position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2.
1-8 Seats and Restraint System Further programming for the memory seat feature can be done using the DIC. You can select or cancel the following: • The automatic easy exit seat Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION feature. • The remote memory seat recall feature. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-67. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Seats and Restraint System Power Reclining Seatbacks In vehicles with seats that have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat behind the power seat control. See Power Seats on page 1-4 for more information. • To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. • To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward. 1-9 { CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
1-10 Seats and Restraint System Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Entering and Exiting the Third Row { CAUTION Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. A. Seat Adjustment Handle B. Reclining Seatback Strap C.
Seats and Restraint System 3. Place folding armrests in the upright position. 4. Ensure that the safety belt is unfastened and in the stowed position. 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) forward and move the seatback forward. The seat cushion will fold, and the entire seat will slide forward. Returning the Seat to the Seating Position To return the second row seat to its normal seating position: 1. Remove objects on the floor behind the second row seat or in the seat tracks on the floor. 2.
1-12 Seats and Restraint System Adjusting the Seats To adjust the second row seats, pull outward on the seat adjustment handle (A). Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position. Release the handle and push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked. Third Row Seats { CAUTION To fold the seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat.
Seats and Restraint System To return the seatback to the seating position: 1. Raise the seatback into place by using the pullstrap from the rear of the vehicle, or by pushing it into place from inside the vehicle. 2. The headrest must be locked into place before sitting in the seat. 3. Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the seat. The headrest moves forward automatically. 4. Push the seatback forward to lay flat.
1-14 Seats and Restraint System Removing the Third Row Seats 1. Remove the cargo management system, if it is in the vehicle. See Cargo Management System on page 2-52. 2. Remove anything on or under the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 3. Fold the seatback down. See “Folding the Seatback” earlier in this section.
Seats and Restraint System Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { CAUTION Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle.
1-16 Seats and Restraint System Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Seats and Restraint System The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-17 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
1-18 Seats and Restraint System Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Seats and Restraint System How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-30 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-32.
1-20 Seats and Restraint System Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. 1-21 { CAUTION You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen.
1-22 Seats and Restraint System Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The belt is over an armrest. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.
Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
1-24 Seats and Restraint System Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see Third Row Seats on page 1-12 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle. A: The belt is twisted across the body. { CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.
Seats and Restraint System 1-25 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-29.
1-26 Seats and Restraint System Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly.
Seats and Restraint System Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle’s safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-64. There is a guide for each outboard passenger position in the second row seat and all passenger positions in the third row.
1-28 Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.
Seats and Restraint System Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. 1-29 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
1-30 Seats and Restraint System Child Restraints Older Children that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. • Buckle the lap-shoulder Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
Seats and Restraint System In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. CAUTION (Continued) The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.
1-32 Seats and Restraint System Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.
1-34 Seats and Restraint System Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available.
Seats and Restraint System 1-35 Child Restraint Systems (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness.
1-36 Seats and Restraint System Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle.
Seats and Restraint System We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
1-38 Seats and Restraint System Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
Seats and Restraint System Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C).
1-40 Seats and Restraint System To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Second Row — 60/40 Bench i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Third Row i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Seats and Restraint System 1-41 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. Second Row — Bucket Shown, Bench Similar The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback for each seating position in the second row. Open the cover to access the anchors.
1-42 Seats and Restraint System Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { CAUTION If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed.
Seats and Restraint System 1.2. Recline the seatback to the full reclined position. Make sure the second row bench seatbacks are aligned at the same angle before placing the child restraint on the seat. Make sure the third row bench seatbacks are both upright before placing the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2.
1-44 Seats and Restraint System If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the headrest or head restraint. 3.
Seats and Restraint System Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
1-46 Seats and Restraint System 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-38 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5.
Seats and Restraint System Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-36. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions.
1-48 Seats and Restraint System Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Seats and Restraint System 1-49 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6.
1-50 Seats and Restraint System Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. • A roof-rail airbag for the driver, passenger seated directly behind the driver, and the third row outboard passenger position.
Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION { CAUTION Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags.
1-52 Seats and Restraint System Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, passengers behind the driver and right front passenger, and the third row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. 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.
1-54 Seats and Restraint System Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. • If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform.
Seats and Restraint System In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. For seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact.
1-56 Seats and Restraint System Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first, second, and third rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections. But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant’s motion is not toward those airbags.
Seats and Restraint System In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts.
1-58 Seats and Restraint System We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Seats and Restraint System When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build.
1-60 Seats and Restraint System If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.
Seats and Restraint System A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: • The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat. If this happens, the off indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit.
1-62 Seats and Restraint System Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change the vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Seats and Restraint System Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-1.
1-64 Seats and Restraint System Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Features and Controls Features and Controls Keys Keys ...................................2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..............................2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ................2-4 Remote Vehicle Start .............2-6 Doors and Locks Door Locks ..........................2-8 Power Door Locks .................2-8 Delayed Locking ...................2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .........................2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ........
2-2 Features and Controls Storage Areas Glove Box ..........................2-49 Cupholders .........................2-49 Instrument Panel Storage ......2-49 Center Console Storage .......2-50 Second Row Center Console ............................2-50 Floor Mats ..........................2-51 Luggage Carrier ..................2-51 Rear Seat Armrest ...............2-52 Convenience Net .................2-52 Cargo Cover .......................2-52 Cargo Tie Downs ................
Features and Controls See your dealer/retailer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. 1. This device may not cause interference. If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.
2-4 Features and Controls Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, see Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-6 for additional information. Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors.
Features and Controls Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The parking lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/RUN or L is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work.
2-6 Features and Controls Remote Vehicle Start This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle. If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, the climate control system defaults to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperatures. If the vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, the system turns on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off.
Features and Controls After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to the ON/RUN position to drive the vehicle. If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press / until the parking lamps turn off. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
2-8 Features and Controls Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION (Continued) • Young children who get into { CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked.
Features and Controls This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “DELAY DOOR LOCK” under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-67. Rear Door Security Locks Lockout Protection The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.
2-10 Features and Controls Liftgate CAUTION { CAUTION Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: • Close all of the windows.
Features and Controls Power Liftgate CAUTION Power Liftgate Operation • Adjust the Climate Control { CAUTION Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
2-12 Features and Controls The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways: • Press and hold the power liftgate button on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Pressing the buttons or touchpad switch a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction.
Features and Controls After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. If the liftgate comes across more obstacles on the same power cycle, the power function deactivates, and you must manually open or close the liftgate. A message displays, LIFTGATE OPEN, to indicate that the liftgate is open. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47 for more information.
2-14 Features and Controls Windows Power Windows { CAUTION { CAUTION Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Features and Controls Press the switch to lower the window. Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the window. Express-Down Windows The express-down feature allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express-down feature. The express mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch. Express-Up Window The express-up feature allows the windows to be raised all the way without holding the switch up.
2-16 Features and Controls Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side-to-side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window. Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side window. It can be moved along the rod from side-to-side in this position also. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror The vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on both the driver and passenger sun visors.
Features and Controls The horn chirps and the lights flash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing Q during the ten second pre-alarm, the alarm goes off. The headlamps flash and the horn sounds for about two minutes, then turns off to save the battery power. The vehicle can be started with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off.
2-18 Features and Controls This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Features and Controls If the vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service the PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. It is possible for the PASS-Key® III+ decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed to the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only.
2-20 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • If you have all-wheel drive, keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.
Features and Controls way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer. ( (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition and transmission. The key can be removed in LOCK/OFF. The shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY.
2-22 Features and Controls Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START.
Features and Controls accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, repeat these steps. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates.
2-24 Features and Controls Automatic Transmission Operation { CAUTION The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily.
Features and Controls N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects.
2-26 Features and Controls When you shift from D (Drive) to L (Low), the transmission will shift to a pre-determined lower gear range. The highest gear available for this pre-determined range is displayed next to the L in the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47 and DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-47 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-53 for more information.
Features and Controls Automatic Engine Grade Braking Parking Brake Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle. The system will automatically command downshifts to reduce vehicle speed, until the brake pedal is no longer being pressed.
2-28 Features and Controls Shifting Into Park { CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-24. 1.
Features and Controls To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park). To find out how, see “Shifting Into Park” listed previously. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park).
2-30 Features and Controls Engine Exhaust CAUTION { CAUTION Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). • The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. • The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage.
Features and Controls { CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
2-32 Features and Controls Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Outside Power Mirrors Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
Features and Controls Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: • The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. • They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds. Vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have the controls located on the driver door armrest. Mirror Adjustment 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2.
2-34 Features and Controls Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the outside mirrors have a park tilt feature. This feature tilts the outside mirrors to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the driver to view the curb for parallel parking. The passenger and/or driver mirror returns to its original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off or to OFF/LOCK.
Features and Controls How the System Works { CAUTION The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot detect: • objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close or far from the vehicle • children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. If you do not use proper care before and while backing; vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Even with URPA, always check behind the vehicle before backing up.
2-36 Features and Controls The following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehicle gets closer to a detected object: Description amber light amber/amber lights amber/amber/red lights amber/amber/red lights flashing The system can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Park Assist” under DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-47 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-53 for more information.
Features and Controls Rear Vision Camera (RVC) CAUTION The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. { CAUTION The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: • Detect objects that are outside the camera’s field of view, below the bumper, or underneath the vehicle. • Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
2-38 Features and Controls Turning the Rear Vision Camera System Off or On To turn off the rear vision camera system, press and hold z, located on the inside rearview mirror, until the left indicator light turns off. The rear vision camera display is now disabled. To turn the rear vision camera system on again, press and hold z until the left indicator light illuminates. The rear vision camera system display is now enabled and the display will appear in the mirror normally.
Features and Controls There is a message on the rear vision camera screen that states “Check Surroundings for Safety”. Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen, press the MENU button while the rear vision camera image is on the display. Any adjustments made will only affect the rear vision camera screen. ] (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
2-40 Features and Controls Rear Vision Camera Location The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. The camera is located above the license plate. The area displayed by the camera is limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper. The area displayed can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. A. View displayed by the camera.
Features and Controls The rear vision camera system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions. If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash. During any of these fault conditions, the display will be blank and the indicator will continue to flash as long as the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or until the conditions return to normal.
2-42 Features and Controls Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service. OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the first prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan.
Features and Controls OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages. Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days. Hands-Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility.
2-44 Features and Controls How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags or AACN system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle’s GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit).
Features and Controls Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.
2-46 Features and Controls Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming the Universal Home Remote.
Features and Controls 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit). 3. At the same time, press and hold both the Universal Home Remote button to be used to control the garage door and the hand-held transmitter button.
2-48 Features and Controls 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, chosen in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it. Again, if the door does not move, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, and then release. The Universal Home Remote should now activate the garage door.
Features and Controls Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Home Remote device: Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2.
2-50 Features and Controls Center Console Storage Pull up on the lever, located on the front of the center console armrest, to slide it forward and backward. To open the armrest storage area, press the button located on the front of the armrest. There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position, slide the cover back and remove the tray.
Features and Controls { CAUTION Never open more than one of the three latches at a time to help avoid personal injury and damage to the console. Notice: Slide the front console as far forward as it will go before folding the second row console forward to help prevent damage to the consoles. Floor Mats If the floor mat has a snap retainer, a grommet in the driver side floor mat attaches to a hook on the floor of the vehicle to secure the floor mat.
2-52 Features and Controls Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle can damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely. Convenience Net Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading the Vehicle on page 4-16.
Features and Controls There is an additional storage compartment on each side of the system. To open, unlatch and lift the panel up. { CAUTION To remove the cargo management system: 1. Open the cover. It remains open when lifted. 2. Remove the side panels and place inside. 3. Loosen the retaining nuts on each side of the system by turning them counterclockwise. 4. Close the cover. 5. Pull up on the system by using the built in handles and remove it from the vehicle.
2-54 Features and Controls Sunroof The vehicle may have a sunroof over the front seats and a rear sunroof over the second row seats. The rear sunroof does not open. The switches to operate the front sunroof and rear sunshade are located on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions on page 2-20. The front sunshade must be opened and closed manually. Push up on the sunshade handle to open the sunshade.
Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview .....3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers .......3-5 Horn ....................................3-5 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ...................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................................3-6 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...............................3-6 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .............................3-7 Flash-to-Pass ........................3-7 Windshield Wipers .................
3-2 Instrument Panel Fog Lamp Light ...................3-45 Cruise Control Light .............3-45 Highbeam On Light ..............3-46 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...........3-46 Fuel Gage ..........................3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) Driver Information Center (DIC) .....................3-47 DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) .............3-47 DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) .........3-53 DIC Compass .....................3-56 DIC Warnings and Messages ...............
Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES 3-3
3-4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel The main components of the instrument panel are listed here: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. Windshield Wipers on page 3-7. C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-34. D. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-16 (If Equipped). E. Audio System(s) on page 3-76. Navigation/Radio System on page 3-105 (If Equipped). F. Exterior Lamps on page 3-11. G. Hood Release on page 5-11. H. Dome Lamp Override on page 3-14. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-13.
3-6 Instrument Panel Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The steering wheel can be adjusted. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Pull the lever down to move the steering wheel up or down and in or out. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Instrument Panel Turn Signal On Chime Flash-to-Pass 9 (Off): If either one of the turn signals are left on and the vehicle has been driven more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound. With the turn signal lever in the low-beam position, pull the lever toward you momentarily to switch to high-beam, to signal that you are going to pass. If the headlamps are on, they will return to low-beam when the lever is released.
3-8 Instrument Panel Windshield Washer J (Washer Fluid): Press the button located at the end of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers clear the windshield and either stop or return to the preset speed. The ignition key must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for this to work. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-26 Windshield Washer Fluid. { CAUTION In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed.
Instrument Panel Rear Window Wiper/ Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. Z (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed. Y (Wash): Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The window wiper will also come on. Release the button when enough fluid has been sprayed on the window. The rear wiper will run a few more cycles after it is released.
3-10 Instrument Panel Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. { CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control.
Instrument Panel Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged.
3-12 Instrument Panel 2 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the following lamps listed below. A warning chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. • • • • Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights # (Fog Lamps): Push the fog lamps control in to turn on the fog lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 3-13.
Instrument Panel When the DRL are on, the regular headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel and cluster will also not be lit. For vehicles with HID headlamps, if the DRL are on and the left or right turn signal lamp is turned on, the left or right DRL will go off. The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on.
3-14 Instrument Panel Dome Lamps Entry Lighting Delayed Entry Lighting The dome lamps automatically come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. For vehicles with courtesy lamps, they come on and stay on for a set time whenever the unlock symbol is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one. If a door is opened, the lamps stay on while it is open and then turn off automatically about 20 seconds after the door is closed.
Instrument Panel Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition. Parade mode automatically prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel displays during the daylight while the headlamps are on so that the displays are still able to be seen. The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work.
3-16 Instrument Panel EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver.
Instrument Panel The following indicator lights come on the instrument panel when activated and also appear on the HUD: It will also display turn-by-turn navigation information if the vehicle has a navigation radio. The images are projected by the HUD lens located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. • Turn Signal Indicators • High-Beam Indicator Symbol The tap shift gear will also appear on the HUD if the vehicle has tap shift and it is active.
3-18 Instrument Panel When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading is continually displayed. The current radio station or CD track number will display for a short period of time after the radio or CD track status changes. This happens whenever radio information is changed. The speedometer size is reduced when radio, CD information, warnings, or turn-by-turn navigation information are displayed on the HUD. The HUD control is located to the right of the steering wheel.
Instrument Panel Format Three: This display includes all the information in Format One along with a circular tachometer, but without outside air temperature. All formats will show the turn-by-turn navigation information and provide details about the next driving maneuver to be made. When you near your destination, the HUD will display a distance bar that will fill in the closer you get to your destination. All navigation information is provided to the HUD by the navigation radio, if the vehicle has one.
3-20 Instrument Panel Accessory Power Outlet(s) The vehicle has three 12-volt outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone, a compact disc player, etc. The power outlets are located on the instrument panel below the climate controls, at the rear of the center console, and in the rear cargo area. Lift the cover to access the outlet. Close the cover when not using the outlet.
Instrument Panel Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current For vehicles with this power outlet, it can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected.
3-22 Instrument Panel Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature of the air flowing from the system. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. By positioning the right knob between two modes, a combination of those two modes is selected.
Instrument Panel 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield, side window, and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air. Recirculation cannot be selected while in floor mode. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents.
3-24 Instrument Panel @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on when recirculation is on. When the engine is turned off, the recirculation mode automatically turns off and must be re-selected when the engine is turned on again. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle.
Instrument Panel 3-25 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Display Function The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Each time the temperature, mode, or fan control buttons are pressed, the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting. The outside temperature is displayed on the instrument panel cluster. O (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off.
3-26 Instrument Panel Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): The system automatically controls the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed. To use automatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button. When AUTO is selected, the current temperature(s) selected and AUTO is shown on the display. The current air delivery mode and fan speed also appear for approximately five seconds. When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning and air inlet are automatically controlled.
Instrument Panel PASS (Passenger): Press to set the passenger temperature to match the driver temperature setting. The PASS indicator will turn off. When the passenger temperature setting is different than the driver setting, the PASS indicator comes on. Manual Operation The air delivery mode or fan speed can be manually adjusted. D / C (Fan Control): Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing D or C while in automatic control places the fan speed under manual control.
3-28 Instrument Panel 0 (Defrost): Press to turn the defrost on or off. This mode quickly clears the windshield of fog or frost. Air is directed to the windshield, side window, and floor vents. In this mode, outside air is pulled inside the vehicle. The air conditioning system runs automatically in this setting, unless the outside temperature is less than 40°F (4°C). Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
Instrument Panel The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, defog, or defrosting modes. If recirculation is selected in these modes, the indicator flashes three times and turns off. The air conditioning compressor also comes on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows can fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed. REAR: Press to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on or off.
3-30 Instrument Panel The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain comfort settings by adjusting the temperature, fan speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures.
Instrument Panel Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System 3-31 Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to 9 to turn the fan off. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the airflow temperature. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn to the desired mode to change the airflow direction. H (Vent): A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control An indicator comes on when the rear system is on.
3-32 Instrument Panel Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. D C (Fan Control): Press the fan up or down buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Instrument Panel N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to manually change the direction of the airflow. Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display. H (Vent): Air is directed through the overhead outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the rear floor outlets, as well as the overhead outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed through the floor outlets. The rear system floor outlets are located under the third row seats.
3-34 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel has been used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically.
Instrument Panel Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light The driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers.
3-36 Instrument Panel Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-50. This light will come on and stay on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light should go out.
Instrument Panel If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate).
3-38 Instrument Panel Voltmeter Gage When the engine is not running, but the ignition is turned on, this gage shows the battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, this gage shows the condition of the charging system. The vehicle’s charging system regulates voltage based on the state of charge of the battery. The voltmeter may fluctuate. This is normal. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
Instrument Panel This light may also come on due to low brake fluid. See Brakes on page 5-27 for more information. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. Make sure the parking brake is fully released.
3-40 Instrument Panel StabiliTrak® Indicator Light This light flashes when the StabiliTrak system is active. If the StabiliTrak system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, the vehicle needs service. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-5 for more information. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off.
Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Under normal driving conditions the gage will read approximately 210°F (100 °C) or less. If the gage pointer is near 260°F (125 °C), the engine is too hot. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
3-42 Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light comes on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working.
Instrument Panel This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: • • • • Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
3-44 Instrument Panel Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: • The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is not on.
Instrument Panel Security Light 3-45 The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-13 for more information. Cruise Control Light The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem.
3-46 Instrument Panel Highbeam On Light The highbeam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-7 for more information. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated. For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-26. Fuel Gage United States When the fuel tank is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the top of the instrument panel cluster. The outside air temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC display.
3-48 Instrument Panel DIC Buttons The buttons are the set/reset, customization, vehicle information, and trip/fuel buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-67 for more information.
Instrument Panel See Engine Oil on page 5-13. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed.
3-50 Instrument Panel If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to check the pressure in a specific tire will appear in the display. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-43 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 for more information. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service.
Instrument Panel To switch between English and metric measurements, see “UNITS” earlier in this section. TRIP A and TRIP B Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP A or TRIP B displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for each trip odometer. Both trip odometers can be used at the same time. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the trip odometers.
3-52 Instrument Panel AVG (Average) ECONOMY Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, press and hold the set/reset button. TIMER Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. This display can be used as a timer.
Instrument Panel DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system. The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also turn off, or acknowledge, DIC messages. The DIC displays trip and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected.
3-54 Instrument Panel To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for at least four seconds. The trip odometer will display the number of miles (mi) or kilometers (km) driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage.
Instrument Panel If you choose OFF, the system will be turned off. The URPA system automatically turns back on after each vehicle start. When the URPA system is turned off and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the DIC will display the PARK ASSIST OFF message as a reminder that the system has been turned off. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 and Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 2-34 for more information. RELEARN REMOTE KEY To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park).
3-56 Instrument Panel DISPLAY LANGUAGE DIC Compass To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. To select a language: Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until DISPLAY LANGUAGE displays. The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer/ retailer will set the correct zone for your location. 2.
Instrument Panel 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following. Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated.
3-58 Instrument Panel DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.
Instrument Panel BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping below expected levels. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge.
3-60 Instrument Panel ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-41. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive your vehicle.
Instrument Panel ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating on page 5-24 for further information. This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-46 and Fuel on page 5-5 for more information. This message also displays when the vehicle’s engine power is reduced.
3-62 Instrument Panel LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. LIFTGATE OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate is open while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate.
Instrument Panel REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle. See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 and DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-47 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-53 for more information.
3-64 Instrument Panel SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-37. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. See your dealer/retailer.
Instrument Panel 3-65 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (KM/H) On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly. The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-41. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-46 for more information.
3-66 Instrument Panel THEFT ATTEMPTED TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays if the content theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-16 for more information. On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the TPMS is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor.
Instrument Panel TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
3-68 Instrument Panel Feature Settings Menu Items DISPLAY LANGUAGE The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. DISPLAY IN ENGLISH Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Instrument Panel AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-9 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
3-70 Instrument Panel REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display.
Instrument Panel DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle’s doors and liftgate will be delayed. When locking the doors and liftgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, this feature will delay locking the doors and liftgate until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. The key must be out of the ignition for this feature to work.
3-72 Instrument Panel APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Instrument Panel PARK TILT MIRRORS If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 2-33 for more information. Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
3-74 Instrument Panel MEMORY SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-6 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): No remote memory seat recall will occur.
Instrument Panel FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
3-76 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. { CAUTION Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving. This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings.
Instrument Panel 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: Radio(s) • Press ©SEEK. • Press s REV. • Turn f counter-clockwise. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/ day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press G and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on the radio screen until the time 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and the date MM/DD (month and day) and DD/MM (day and month) displays. 2.
3-78 Instrument Panel The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Radio Data System (RDS) Radio with CD and DVD The vehicle may have one of these radios as its audio system.
Instrument Panel Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. For vehicles with a Rear Entertainment System (RSE), press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the entire radio and RSE system and to start the parental control feature. Parental control prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control.
3-80 Instrument Panel Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM. The selection displays. f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. ©SEEK ¨: Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold ©or ¨until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning. The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Instrument Panel To setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the FAV 1-6 label. Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, CD, MP3, and WMA features): If additional information is available for the current song being played, Auto Text will automatically page/scroll the information every five seconds above the FAV presets on the radio display. 3.
3-82 Instrument Panel BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance or fade: To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. 1. Press f until the speaker control labels display. To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. Radios with CD and DVD fade differently depending on the DVD Media type: 2.
Instrument Panel Finding a Category (CAT) Station CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to find XM™ stations when the radio is in the XM mode. To find XM channels within a desired category: 1. Press BAND until the XM frequency displays. 2. Press CAT to display the category labels. 3. Continue pressing CAT until the desired category name displays. • Radios with CD and DVD can also navigate the category list by pressing s REV or \ FWD. 4.
3-84 Instrument Panel Radio Messages XM™ Satellite Radio Service Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory. If Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Instrument Panel The CD is controlled by the buttons on the radio faceplate or by the RSA unit. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-125 for more information. The DVD/CD decks, (upper slot is the DVD deck and the lower slot is the CD deck) of the radio are compatible with most audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3/WMAs. When a CD is inserted, the text label DVD or CD symbol displays on the left side of the radio display. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays.
3-86 Instrument Panel Care of the CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD or DVD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD and DVD player mechanism.
Instrument Panel \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound will be heard at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displays. RDM (Random): CD tracks can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order with the random setting. To use random, press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Random Current Disc displays. Press the pushbutton again to turn off random play.
3-88 Instrument Panel Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at one time. An audio source is defined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear Auxiliary Jack. Press O to turn the radio on. The radio can be heard through all of the vehicle speakers. Front seat passengers can listen to the radio (AM, FM, or XM) by pressing BAND or DVD/CD AUX to select the CD slot, DVD slot, front or rear auxiliary input (if available).
Instrument Panel Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There could have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label could be caught in the CD player.
3-90 Instrument Panel s REV (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the DVD at five times the normal speed. The radio displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse. To stop fast reversing, press again. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press to fast forward the DVD. The radio displays the elapsed time and fast forwards five times the normal speed. To stop fast forwarding, press again.
Instrument Panel c (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. r (Enter): Press to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu. y (Menu): Press to access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use the pushbuttons located under the navigation arrows to navigate the cursor through the DVD menu. After making a selection press this button. This button only operates when using a DVD.
3-92 Instrument Panel Inserting a Disc Stopping and Resuming Playback To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label side up, into the loading slot. The DVD player might not accept some paper labeled media. The player starts loading the disc into the system and shows “Loading Disc” on the radio display. At the same time, the radio displays a softkey menu of option(s).
Instrument Panel 3-93 DVD Radio Error Messages Using the Auxiliary Input Jack O (Power/Volume): Player Error: This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems. Disc Region Error: This message displays, if the disc is not from a correct region. The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug a headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack.
3-94 Instrument Panel DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to select between DVD, CD, or Auxiliary. • If an auxiliary input device is not connected, “No Aux Input Device” displays. • When a disc is in either slot, the DVD/CD text label and a message showing the track or chapter number displays. • If an auxiliary input device is not connected, and a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD/CD AUX button only cycles between the two sources and does not indicate “No Aux Input Device”.
Instrument Panel Compressed Audio The radio also plays discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio (.CDA files) and MP3/WMA files. The radio plays both file formats in the order in which they were recorded to the disc. MP3/WMA Format Creating an MP3/WMA disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3/WMA files on one disc.
3-96 Instrument Panel Root Directory Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as the CD label. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders. However, playlists (Px) are always accessed before root folders or files.
Instrument Panel File System and Naming Playing an MP3/WMA The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc partway into the slot label side up. The player pulls it in, and the CD-R or CD-RW should begin playing. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened.
3-98 Instrument Panel RDM (Random): With the random setting, MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or CD-RW can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order. To play MP3/WMA files from the CD-R or CD-RW in random order, press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Random Current Disc displays. Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play. h (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator feature to play MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or CD-RW in order by artist or album.
Instrument Panel Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player) MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio also plays discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio (.CDA files) and MP3/WMA files depending on which slot the disc is loaded into. By default the radio reads only the uncompressed audio (.CDA) and ignores the MP3/WMA files on the DVD deck.
3-100 Instrument Panel Root Directory No Folder Order of Play The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW disc is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory is displayed as F1 ROOT. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders. However, playlists (Px) are always accessed before root folders or files. When the CD-R or CD-RW disc contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder.
Instrument Panel File System and Naming The song name that is displayed is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename displays.
3-102 Instrument Panel Z DVD (Eject): Press and release this button to eject the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently playing in the top slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The CD-R or CD-RW disc can be removed. If the CD-R or CD-RW disc is not removed, after several seconds, the CD-R or CD-RW disc automatically pulls back into the player. If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed, such as unknown format, etc.
Instrument Panel h (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator feature to play MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or CD-RW in order by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label. The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information. It could take several minutes to scan the disc depending on the number of MP3/WMA files recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW disc.
3-104 Instrument Panel If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD/CD AUX button cycles between the two sources and does not indicate “No Aux Input Device”. If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if available).
Instrument Panel No CAT Info: No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Information: No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle.
3-106 Instrument Panel Voice Recognition Audio System Bluetooth Controls The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle’s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls.
Instrument Panel Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands-Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner’s guide for more information.
3-108 Instrument Panel Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “List”. The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devices. If a phone is connected to the vehicle, the system will say “Is connected” after the connected phone. Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds.
Instrument Panel Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Store”. The system responds with “Store, number please” followed by a tone. 3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses. • If the system recognizes the number it responds with “OK, Storing” and repeats the phone number.
3-110 Instrument Panel 4. After the complete number has been entered, say “Store”. The system responds with “Please say the name tag” followed by a tone. Using the Directory Command Using the Delete Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: The delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with “About to store .
Instrument Panel Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar (if present). To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Delete all name tags”. The system responds with “You are about to delete all name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory.
3-112 Instrument Panel 4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number has been entered, say “Dial”. The system responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. • If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. • To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time and the system will repeat them. Using the Call Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds.
Instrument Panel 3-113 Call Waiting Three-Way Calling Muting a Call Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Three-Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. 1. While on a call press b g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
3-114 Instrument Panel Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in-vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds with “Transferring call” and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone.
Instrument Panel Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can be programmed into the phonebook for retrieval during menu driven calls. Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press b g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Say a number to send tones” followed by a tone. 3.
3-116 Instrument Panel Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags. Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license.
Instrument Panel In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might or might not work until the temperature is within the operating range. The operating range for the RSE system is above −4°F (−20°C) or below 140°F (60°C). If the temperature of the vehicle is outside of this range, heat or cool the vehicle until the temperature is within the operating range of the RSE system. Headphones When the radio is turned back on, Parental Control is unlocked.
3-118 Instrument Panel For optimal audio performance, the headphones must be worn correctly. Headphones should be worn with the headband over the top of the head for best audio reception. The symbol L (Left) appears on the upper left side, above the ear pad and should be positioned on the left ear. The symbol R (Right) appears on the upper right side, above the ear pad and should be positioned on the right ear. Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight.
Instrument Panel The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment. The yellow jack (A) is for the video input. The white jack (B) is for the left audio input. The red jack (C) is for the right audio input. Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system. To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on.
3-120 Instrument Panel The infrared receivers for the wireless headphones and the remote control are located at the rear of the overhead console. Replacement” later in this section. Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the remote control. 1. Push the release button located on the overhead console. Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur. See “Cleaning the Video Screen” later in this section for more information. 2.
Instrument Panel Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press to turn the video screen on and off. P (Illumination): Press to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight automatically times out after seven to ten seconds if no other button is pressed while the backlight is on. v (Title): Press to return the DVD to the main menu of the DVD. This function could vary for each disc. y (Main Menu): Press to access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD.
3-122 Instrument Panel Depending on the radio, perform reverse slow play by pressing s then r. To cancel slow play mode, press s again. t (Previous Track/Chapter): Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Press again to go to the previous track or chapter. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. u (Next Track/Chapter): Press to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track.
Instrument Panel Battery Replacement To change the remote control batteries: 1. Slide the rear cover back, on the remote control. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place.
3-124 Instrument Panel Problem Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. I lost the remote and/or the headphones. The DVD is playing, but there is no picture or sound. DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio the vehicle has. The video screen might display one of the following: Disc Load/Eject Error: This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems.
Instrument Panel Rear Seat Audio (RSA) For vehicles with Rear Seat Audio (RSA), rear seat passengers can listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. The rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not listening to (except on some radios where dual control is allowed).
3-126 Instrument Panel While listening to a disc, press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter on the disc. Press ©to go back to the start of the current track or chapter (if more than ten seconds have played). This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc. P (Power): Press to turn the RSA on or off. Volume: Turn to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones.
Instrument Panel When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer, press PROG to select the next disc, if multiple discs are loaded. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc. When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press PROG to perform the ENTER menu function. Rear Audio Controller (RAC) The vehicle may have the Rear Audio Controller (RAC). Certain radio functions can be controlled with RAC.
3-128 Instrument Panel Audio Steering Wheel Controls b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems, press and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems. See OnStar® System on page 2-41 and Bluetooth® on page 3-105 in this manual for more information. Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle’s options.
Instrument Panel 3-129 AM XM™ Satellite Radio Service Multi-Band Antenna The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception.
3-130 Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES
Driving Your Vehicle Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy ............................4-1 Defensive Driving ..................4-2 Drunk Driving .......................4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...............4-3 Braking ................................4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) .....................4-4 Braking in Emergencies ..........4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...............4-5 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ..............................
4-2 Driving Your Vehicle • Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. • Combine several trips into a single trip. • Replace the vehicle’s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire’s sidewall near the size. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-15.
Driving Your Vehicle Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured.
4-4 Driving Your Vehicle And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake.
Driving Your Vehicle As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes.
4-6 Driving Your Vehicle If the system fails to turn on or activate, the StabiliTrak light along with one of the following messages will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITRAK. If these conditions are observed, turn the vehicle off, wait 15 seconds, and then turn it back on again to reset the system. If any of these messages still appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle should be taken in for service.
Driving Your Vehicle Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) and by applying brakes to each individual wheel (brake-traction control) as necessary. The traction control system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is started.
4-8 Driving Your Vehicle To restore the AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the AWD system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-79 for more information. Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-9 Off-Road Recovery Passing The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait. • Watch for traffic signs, An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision.
4-10 Driving Your Vehicle Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Driving Your Vehicle Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside rearview mirror. • Slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles because headlamps can only light up so much road ahead. • • • • Watch for animals.
4-12 Driving Your Vehicle Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Driving Your Vehicle Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: • Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. • Going down steep or long hills, shift to a lower gear. { CAUTION If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well.
4-14 Driving Your Vehicle The StabiliTrak® System on page 4-5 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads, but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. When driving through deep snow, turn off the traction control part of the StabiliTrak® System to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-4 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement.
Driving Your Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust.
4-16 Driving Your Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.
Driving Your Vehicle With the driver’s door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).
4-18 Driving Your Vehicle Example 1 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg). B. Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg). C. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 700 lbs (317 kg). Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg). B. Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = 750 lbs (340 kg). C. Available Cargo Weight = 250 lbs (113 kg). Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg). B.
Driving Your Vehicle Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Label Example A vehicle specific Certification/ Tire label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle.
4-20 Driving Your Vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Driving Your Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Towing Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
4-22 Driving Your Vehicle For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. Re-install the fuse to start the vehicle. To tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 3. Set the parking brake.
Driving Your Vehicle Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only) 4-23 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on the ground.
4-24 Driving Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Towing the Vehicle From the Rear { CAUTION Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear. Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all.
Driving Your Vehicle Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for the safety of the driver and the passengers. So please read this section carefully before pulling a trailer.
4-26 Driving Your Vehicle Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in this section for more information.
Driving Your Vehicle weight the vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-16 for more information about the vehicle’s maximum load capacity. After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer.
4-28 Driving Your Vehicle If the vehicle has many options and there is a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well. 300 lbs (136 kg) could be added to the front axle weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear axle weight. The vehicle now weighs: Weight is still below 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) and you might think 700 additional pounds (318 kg) should be subtracted from the trailering capacity to stay within GCWR limits.
Driving Your Vehicle • Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed? If there are, then be sure to seal the holes later when the hitch is removed. If the holes are not sealed, dirt, water, and deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from the exhaust can get into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer.
4-30 Driving Your Vehicle Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.
Driving Your Vehicle Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the Tow/Haul mode is to: • Reduce the frequency and improve the predictability of transmission shifts when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. • Provide the same solid shift feel when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load as when the vehicle is unloaded.
4-32 Driving Your Vehicle Parking on Hills { CAUTION Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. If parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill. 2.
Driving Your Vehicle The harness connector can be plugged into a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector available through your dealer/retailer.
4-34 Driving Your Vehicle ✍ NOTES
Service and Appearance Care Service and Appearance Care Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-7 Filling the Tank .....................5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..........................5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood Service Service ................................5-3 Accessories and Modifications .......................5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning .............................5-4 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ........5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work ...............
5-2 Service and Appearance Care When It Is Time for New Tires .........................5-51 Buying New Tires ................5-52 Different Size Tires and Wheels .............................5-53 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................5-54 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .....................5-55 Wheel Replacement .............5-55 Tire Chains .........................5-56 If a Tire Goes Flat ...............5-57 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ..................
Service and Appearance Care Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
5-4 Service and Appearance Care California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
Service and Appearance Care Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle.
5-6 Service and Appearance Care California Fuel Additives If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance might be affected.
Service and Appearance Care We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels. Notice: This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts.
5-8 Service and Appearance Care Filling the Tank CAUTION { CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off the engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. (Continued) (Continued) Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
Service and Appearance Care { CAUTION Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. 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.
5-10 Service and Appearance Care Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense fuel only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, or on any surface other than the ground.
Service and Appearance Care Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up on the center of the hood, and push the secondary hood release to the right. 3. After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position. 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
5-12 Service and Appearance Care Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, here is what you will see:
Service and Appearance Care A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 5-19. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System on page 5-19. C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-30. D. Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-90. E. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-30. F. Power Steering Fluid on page 5-26. G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. H. Engine Oil Dipstick.
5-14 Service and Appearance Care When to Add Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-94. Notice: Do not add too much oil.
Service and Appearance Care • GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
5-16 Service and Appearance Care When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year.
Service and Appearance Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
5-18 Service and Appearance Care How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter (away from vehicle) to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Loosen the screws that hold the cover on. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector. 3. Lift off the cover. 4.
Service and Appearance Care The transmission fluid will not reach the end of the dipstick unless the transmission is at operating temperature. If you need to check the transmission fluid level, please take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer. Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. { CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury.
5-20 Service and Appearance Care What to Use { CAUTION Adding only plain water to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
Service and Appearance Care If the coolant is low, add the coolant or take the vehicle to a dealer/retailer for service. How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it. { CAUTION When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD line marked on the recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
5-22 Service and Appearance Care How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION (Continued) pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
Service and Appearance Care 5-23 9. If the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck is low, add more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level is back up to the base of the filler neck. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure to secure it tightly. 6. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 7. Reinstall the cap on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 8. Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose feels warm.
5-24 Service and Appearance Care Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There is an engine coolant temperature gage on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-41. The vehicle may also display an ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE and ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58.
Service and Appearance Care If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: • • • • Climbs a long hill on a hot day. Stops after high-speed driving. Idles for long periods in traffic. Tows a trailer. 3. If in a traffic jam, shift to N (Neutral), otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving — D (Drive) or L (Low).
5-26 Service and Appearance Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Remove engine oil fill cap. The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 3. Slide engine cover rearward and lift to remove. 4.
Service and Appearance Care Adding Washer Fluid Notice: When the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 for more information. • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Brakes Brake Fluid • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid.
5-28 Service and Appearance Care There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: • The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. • A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. Do not top off the brake fluid.
Service and Appearance Care Brake Wear This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident.
5-30 Service and Appearance Care Battery This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. For battery replacement, see your dealer/retailer or the service manual. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.
Service and Appearance Care Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
5-32 Service and Appearance Care 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump starting terminal. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the terminal locations. { CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light.
Service and Appearance Care 5-33 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
5-34 Service and Appearance Care To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Service and Appearance Care 5-35 All-Wheel Drive Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement It is recommended that the all-wheel drive lubricants be checked and filled by the dealer/retailer. Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-36. When to Check Lubricant However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
5-36 Service and Appearance Care License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the liftgate trim. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 4. Install the new bulb. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information.
Service and Appearance Care 3. Install the new wiper blade and make sure the wiper blade locks into place. For the proper size and type see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. Backglass Wiper Blade To replace the backglass wiper blade: 1. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass. The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle. 2.
5-38 Service and Appearance Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail.
Service and Appearance Care (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat.
5-40 Service and Appearance Care Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
Service and Appearance Care Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-43.
5-42 Service and Appearance Care Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-16. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-16. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure.
5-44 Service and Appearance Care When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, if the vehicle has one. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 5-79. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them.
Service and Appearance Care As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
5-46 Service and Appearance Care Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Vehicles with TPMS operate on a radio frequency and comply with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 1.
Service and Appearance Care page 3-47 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-53 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument panel cluster. At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display.
5-48 Service and Appearance Care TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message is also displayed. The low tire warning light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected.
Service and Appearance Care The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure. If increasing the tire’s air pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall. To decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gage, or a key.
5-50 Service and Appearance Care Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect the vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-51 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3. The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
Service and Appearance Care { CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-66.
5-52 Service and Appearance Care With proper care and maintenance tires typically wear out before they degrade due to age. If you are unsure about the need to replace the tires as they get older, consult the tire manufacturer for more information. Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating.
Service and Appearance Care { CAUTION If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires.
5-54 Service and Appearance Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature performance. This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.
Service and Appearance Care Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
5-56 Service and Appearance Care If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors for your vehicle. { CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
Service and Appearance Care CAUTION (Continued) To help avoid damage to the vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle, and do not spin the vehicle’s wheels. If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them on the front tires. If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain the tires properly. See Tires on page 5-37. If air goes out of a tire, It is much more likely to leak out slowly.
5-58 Service and Appearance Care Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { CAUTION Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-30.
Service and Appearance Care This vehicle may have one of the following tire sealant and compressor kits. The kit includes: 5-59 Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) B. On/Off Button C. Pressure Gage D. Pressure Deflation Button (If equipped) E. Tire Sealant Canister F. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) G. Air Only Hose (Black) H.
5-60 Service and Appearance Care Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for 5 minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster. Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-57. Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1.
Service and Appearance Care 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) and the power plug (H). 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight. 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
5-62 Service and Appearance Care Notice: If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven farther. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. 11. Press the on/off button (B) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off.
Service and Appearance Care If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 10 psi (68 kPa) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure. 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (E) and sealant/air hose (F) assembly at a local dealer/retailer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer/retailer. 23.
5-64 Service and Appearance Care 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the air only hose (G) onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight. Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-57. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 5-66. 2. Unwrap the air only hose (G) and the power plug (H). 3. Place the kit on the ground.
Service and Appearance Care If you inflate the tire higher than the recommended pressure you can adjust the excess pressure by pressing the pressure deflation button (D), if equipped, until the proper pressure reading is reached. This option is only functional when using the air only hose (G). 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. 13. Disconnect the air only hose (G) from the tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap. 14.
5-66 Service and Appearance Care Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle. 2. Press the two tabs on the quick release buckle to release the tire sealant and compressor kit strap. 3. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its tray. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps.
Service and Appearance Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle. 1. Open the jack storage compartment by pulling on the latch tab, located toward the rear of the vehicle, and pulling the cover off. 5-67 2.
5-68 Service and Appearance Care Removing the Spare Tire The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, in front of the rear bumper. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-79 for more information about the compact spare. 1. Open the storage compartment door of the convenience center that is nearest the liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment. 2. Open the carpet cutout that is located through the hole of the storage compartment. 3. Attach the lug wrench into the hoist shaft.
Service and Appearance Care 5-69 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 6. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up after removing the spare tire. Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the vehicle. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-76. 4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable all the way and then loosen it at least two times.
5-70 Service and Appearance Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-66 for more information. 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They will not come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Be careful; the edges may be sharp. Do not try to remove the cover with your bare hands.
Service and Appearance Care Notice: If a jack is used to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly, the vehicle could be damaged. When raising the vehicle on a jack, avoid contact with the rear axle control arms. 5. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire near you. { CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
5-72 Service and Appearance Care { CAUTION 9. Remove the plastic spare tire heat shield by pulling the rubber latch. Store the plastic spare tire heat shield. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-76 for more information. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Service and Appearance Care 13. Lower the vehicle by attaching the lug wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. { CAUTION Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing.
5-74 Service and Appearance Care Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly that has a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly falling off the vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-76 for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly.
Service and Appearance Care 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening when the spare tire has been completely lowered. 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack. 10.
5-76 Service and Appearance Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing the Spare Tire { CAUTION The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down. If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing upwards, the secondary latch will not work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from the vehicle. If this happened when the vehicle was being driven, the tire might contact a person or another vehicle, causing injury and damage to itself.
Service and Appearance Care 5-77 Storing the Flat Tire 1. Remove the cable package from the jack storage area. 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels. 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the lug wrench to tighten the cable. 5.
5-78 Service and Appearance Care Storing the Tools 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. To replace the cover, line up the tab at the front of the cover with the notch in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed. 8. Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker. Push the tube toward the front of the vehicle. 9. Close the liftgate and make sure it is latched properly. A. Tool Bag B. Wing Bolt C.
Service and Appearance Care Compact Spare Tire { CAUTION Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. The compact spare tire, if the vehicle has one, was fully inflated when the vehicle was new, however, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
5-80 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from the upholstery. It is important to keep the upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled. Soils should be removed as quickly as possible.
Service and Appearance Care • Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. • Too much cleaner that saturates the upholstery. • Organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. that can damage the vehicle’s interior. Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt.
5-82 Service and Appearance Care Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. Never use steam to clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spot removers on leather.
Service and Appearance Care Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often.
5-84 Service and Appearance Care Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Service and Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium or sodium chloride.
5-86 Service and Appearance Care Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody.
Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if parts need to be ordered. The label has the following information: • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for the vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside the vehicle.
5-88 Service and Appearance Care Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer first. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle’s battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system.
Service and Appearance Care Fuses AIRBAG AMP BCK/UP/ STOP BCM CNSTR/ VENT CTSY DR/LCK Usage Airbag Amplifier Back-up Lamp/Stoplamp Body Control Module Canister Vent Courtesy Door Locks Daytime Running DRL Lamps GMC HID Only/ DRL 2 Rear Fog Lamps-China Only DSPLY Display Front Windshield FRT/WSW Washer HTD/COOL Heated/Cooling SEAT Seats Heating, Ventilation HVAC and Air Conditioning Fuse Side 5-89 Fuses Usage IADV/ Inadvertent PWR/LED Power LED INFOTMNT Infotainment Driver Side Turn LT/TRN/SIG Signal Mem
5-90 Service and Appearance Care Relays PWR/ WNDW PWR/ COLUMN L/GATE LCK Relay Side Relays LT/PWR/ SEAT RT/PWR/ SEAT Usage Driver Side Power Seat Relay Passenger Side Power Seat Relay Usage Power Windows Relay Power Steering Column Relay Liftgate Relay Power Lock Relay Window REAR/WSW Rear Washer Relay UNLCK Power Unlock Relay Daytime Running DRL2 Lamps 2 Relay Side Unlock LT/UNLCK Driver Relay Daytime Running DRL Lamps Relay SPARE Spare Front Windshield FRT/WSW Washer Relay Underhood Fuse Block The un
Service and Appearance Care Fuses Fuses A/C CLUTCH ABS MTR AFS Usage Air Conditioning Clutch Antilock Braking System (ABS) Motor Adaptive Forward Lighting System Fuses AIRBAG AUX POWER AUX VAC PUMP Usage Airbag System Auxiliary Power Auxiliary Vacuum Pump 5-91 Usage All-Wheel-Drive AWD System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 Engine Control ECM Module Engine Control ECM 1 Module 1 EMISSION 1 Emission 1 EMISSION 2 Emission 2 EVEN Even Injector Coils COILS FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cool
5-92 Fuses Service and Appearance Care Usage Heated Outside HTD MIR Rearview Mirror Heating, Ventilation HVAC and Air Conditioning BLWR Blower LT HI Left High-Beam BEAM Headlamp LT LO Left Low-Beam BEAM Headlamp LT PRK Left Parking Lamp Trailer Left LT TRLR Stoplamp and Turn STOP/TRN Signal ODD Odd Injector Coils COILS Control PCM IGN Powertrain Module Ignition PWR Power Liftgate L/GATE PWR OUTLET Power Outlet REAR CAMERA Rear Camera Fuses Usage Rear Accessory RR APO Power Outlet RR DEFOG Rear Defogger
Service and Appearance Care Relays Usage FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 FOG LAMP Fog Lamps HI BEAM High-Beam Headlamps High Intensity HID/LO Discharge (HID) BEAM Low-Beam Headlamps HORN Horn IGN Ignition Main Trailer Left LT TRLR and Turn STOP/TRN Stoplamp Signal Lamp PRK LAMP Park Lamp PWR/TRN Powertrain Relays Usage Rear Window RR DEFOG Defogger Trailer Right RT TRLR Stoplamp and Turn STOP/TRN Signal Lamp Stop Lamps Stop Lamps (China (China Only) Only) TRLR BCK/UP WPR WPR HI Trailer Back-up Lamps Windshield Wiper
5-94 Service and Appearance Care Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Cooling System 11.4 qt 10.8 L Engine Oil with Filter 5.5 qt 5.
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction Maintenance Schedule Introduction ..........................6-1 Maintenance Requirements .....6-1 Your Vehicle and the Environment ........................6-1 Using the Maintenance Schedule ............................6-2 Scheduled Maintenance .........6-3 Additional Required Services ....6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ..........6-7 Owner Checks and Services ....6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...................6-9 At Least Once a Month .....
6-2 Maintenance Schedule To help protect the environment, and to keep the vehicle in good condition, be sure to maintain the vehicle properly. If you have any questions on how to keep the vehicle in good condition, see your dealer/retailer. Using the Maintenance Schedule • carry passengers and cargo We want to help keep this vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You might drive very short distances only a few times a week.
Maintenance Schedule To purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells what should be checked, when to check it, and what can easily be done to help keep the vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. When the vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used.
6-4 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed. Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I. Always use Maintenance II whenever the message displays 10 months or more since the last service or if the message has not come on at all for one year.
Maintenance Schedule 6-5 Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). • • Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed. • • Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in this section. • • Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). • Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). • Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d).
6-6 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. • • • • • • Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Maintenance Schedule 6-7 Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). • Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (k).
6-8 Maintenance Schedule (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking the Restraint Systems on page 1-63.
Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure vehicle safety, dependability, and emission control performance. Your dealer/ retailer can assist with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to the vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
6-10 Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check { CAUTION When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine.
Maintenance Schedule Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check { CAUTION When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
6-12 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-13.
Maintenance Schedule Usage Key Lock Cylinders Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Carrier Assembly — Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S.
6-14 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Part 15278634 — Engine Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12611882 41-107 15254805 — Passenger – 20.8 in (53.0 cm) 15254804 — Rear – 11.6 in (30.0 cm) 15276259 — Wiper Blades Driver – 24.6 in (62.
Maintenance Schedule Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.
6-16 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-1. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17
6-18 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed
Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...........................7-1 Online Owner Center .............7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .................................7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ....7-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .............................7-5 Roadside Assistance Program .............................7-6 Scheduling Service Appointments ......................
7-2 Customer Assistance Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the GMC Consumer Relations Manager at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt). In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Customer Assistance Information STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
7-4 Customer Assistance Information Other Helpful Links: GMC — www.gmc.com GMC Merchandise — www.gmccollection.com Help Center — www.gmc.com/helpcenter • FAQ • Contact Us My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected section of www.gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease.
Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Offices GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail GMC, the letter should be addressed to: United States GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 www.GMC.
7-6 Customer Assistance Information The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. Calling for Assistance General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
Customer Assistance Information Services Provided • Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar®. For security reasons, the driver must present identification before this service is given.
7-8 Customer Assistance Information Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles • Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. • Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. • Trip Routing Service: Limit of six requests per year. • Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was started to qualify.
Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada) and extended powertrain, and hybrid specific warranty in both the U.S. and Canada. Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait.
7-10 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements.
Customer Assistance Information Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known.
7-12 Customer Assistance Information If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
Customer Assistance Information • Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/ retailer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. • Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation.
7-14 Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors.
Customer Assistance Information Service Publications Ordering Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. Service Manuals RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
7-16 Customer Assistance Information Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle.
Customer Assistance Information GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law.
7-18 Customer Assistance Information ✍ NOTES
INDEX A Accessories and Modifications ...................... 5-3 Accessory Power ................. 2-21 Accessory Power Outlets ...... 3-20 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .... 1-62 Additional Required Services, Scheduled Maintenance ....... 6-6 Additives, Fuel ...................... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 5-88 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ....... 5-17 Air Conditioning ................... 3-22 Airbag Readiness Light ................ 3-36 Airbag System .......
i-2 INDEX B C Battery ............................... 5-30 Electric Power Management ................. 3-15 Run-Down Protection ......... 3-16 Belt Routing, Engine ............. 6-15 Bluetooth® ......................... 3-105 Brake Emergencies ...................... 4-5 Brake Fluid ......................... 5-27 Brakes ............................... 5-27 Antilock ............................. 4-4 Parking ........................... 2-27 System Warning Light ....... 3-38 Braking ........................
INDEX Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ........................ Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...... Fabric/Carpet ................... Finish Care ...................... Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...................... Interior ............................ Leather ........................... Tires ............................... Underbody Maintenance .... Washing Your Vehicle ........ Weatherstrips ................... Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ..........
i-4 INDEX Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ................ 5-35 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ........... 1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................... 3-47 DIC Operation and Displays ............... 3-47, 3-53 DIC Vehicle Customization ............... 3-67 DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 3-58 Driving At Night .......................... 4-11 Before a Long Trip ............ 4-12 Defensive .......................... 4-2 Drunk ............................... 4-2 Highway Hypnosis .......
INDEX F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ............ 5-17 Finish Damage .................... 5-86 Flashers, Hazard Warning ....... 3-5 Flash-to-Pass ........................ 3-7 Flat Tire .............................. 5-57 Flat Tire, Changing ............... 5-66 Flat Tire, Storing .................. 5-76 Floor Mats .......................... 2-51 Fluid Automatic Transmission ..... 5-18 Power Steering ................. 5-26 Windshield Washer ........... 5-26 Fog Lamp Fog ................................
i-6 INDEX Hood Checking Things Under ..... 5-10 Release .......................... 5-11 Horn .................................... 3-5 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .......................... 1-19 I Ignition Positions .................. 2-20 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ........................ 1-32 Inflation - Tire Pressure ......... 5-43 Instrument Panel Brightness ....................... 3-13 Cluster ............................ 3-34 Overview ........................... 3-4 Storage Area .
INDEX Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...................... 1-38 Luggage Carrier ................... 2-51 Lumbar Manual Controls ................. 1-4 Power Controls .................. 1-5 M Maintenance Footnotes .......................... 6-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................ 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ................ 6-9 At Least Once a Month ....... 6-9 At Least Once a Year ....... 6-10 Maintenance Record ......... 6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts .........
i-8 INDEX P Paint, Damage ..................... 5-86 Parade Dimming .................. 3-15 Park Shifting Into ..................... 2-28 Shifting Out of .................. 2-29 Park Aid ............................. 2-34 Park Tilt Mirrors ................... 2-34 Parking Assist ............................. 2-34 Over Things That Burn ...... 2-29 Parking Brake ...................... 2-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .......................... 3-36 Passenger Sensing System ... 1-57 Passing ...........
INDEX Rear Seat Armrest ............... 2-52 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System .......................... 3-125 Rear Seat Entertainment System .......................... 3-116 Rear Seat Operation ............ 1-10 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) .... 2-37 Rear Window Washer/Wiper .... 3-9 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming .......................... 2-31 Rearview Mirrors .................. 2-31 Reclining Seatbacks ............... 1-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ........................
i-10 INDEX Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ......................... 1-3 Head Restraints ................. 1-2 Heated and Cooled Seats .... 1-6 Heated Seats ..................... 1-5 Manual Lumbar .................. 1-4 Memory, Mirrors ................. 1-6 Power Lumbar ................... 1-5 Power Seats ...................... 1-4 Rear Seat Operation ......... 1-10 Reclining Seatbacks ............ 1-8 Third Row Seat ................ 1-12 Second Row Center Console ..........................
INDEX T Tachometer ......................... 3-35 Telescopic Wheel ................... 3-6 Text Telephone (TTY) Users .... 7-4 Theft-Deterrent Feature ....... 3-127 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........ 2-16 Content Theft-Deterrent ..... 2-16 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ................... 2-17 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation .... 2-18 Third-Row Seats .................. 1-12 Tilt Wheel ............................. 3-6 Time, Setting ....................... 3-76 Tire Pressure Light ....
i-12 INDEX V W Vehicle Control ............................. 4-3 Loading ........................... 4-16 Running While Parked ....... 2-30 Symbols .............................. iii Vehicle Customization, DIC .... 3-67 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ............................ 7-16 Vehicle Data Recording, Radio Frequency (RFID) .... 7-17 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................... 5-87 Service Parts Identification Label ........................... 5-87 Vehicle, Remote Start ...........