Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual M Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-6 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 11-8 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and TRAVERSE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Litho in U.S.A. Part No.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Using this Manual 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. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction 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. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio® Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 vi Black plate (6,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Black plate (2,1)
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5. B. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑12. C. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. D. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. USB Port (Inside IP Storage). Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑34. J. K. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2. L. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). Air Vents on page 8‑12. O. H.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive Information Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) In Brief The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Door Locks Liftgate To lock or unlock a door manually: To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touchpad under the liftgate handle. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid. . From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats . Press the liftgate button on the center console. . Press the touchpad switch on the outside liftgate handle. For more information see Liftgate on page 2‑9. On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the doors. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑20. A. Seat Adjustment Handle B.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) In Brief To adjust a manual seat: Power Seats . 1. Lift the handle (A) under the seat to unlock it. . 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control (C). See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑6. Move the lever (B) up or down to raise or lower the seat. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16 for more information. Not all vehicles will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions. 2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Second Row Seats Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. The second row seat can be folded to access the third row. Pull the sliding seat lever forward, the seat cushion folds, and the seat slides forward. See Rear Seats on page 3‑10.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. Safety Belts See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑9 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) In Brief The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑39 for more information. To adjust each mirror: Interior Mirror 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror. The manual inside rearview mirror can be adjusted so that the driver can see behind the vehicle more clearly. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. To manually turn them on, turn the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever (A) down. 2.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off. For more information, see: . Dome Lamps on page 6‑5. . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4. Exterior Lighting O : Turns the automatic light control on or off. AUTO : Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief Windshield Washer Climate Controls J: Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) In Brief 1-15 See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). For more information about the rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) on page 8‑10 or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑11. Transmission Dual Automatic Climate Control System A. Fan Control B. AUTO (Auto Operation) G.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). 2. Press the plus/minus button located on the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available. Vehicle Features Radio(s) See Manual Mode on page 9‑26. Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. f : Select radio stations.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 4: Change the display between the radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press 4 to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑2. For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑36 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑45 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPod®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) In Brief Cruise Control [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑32. Navigation System 1-19 Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) To access the DIC, some vehicles have buttons located on the instrument panel.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief T: Press to display the oil life, park assist on vehicles with this feature, units, tire pressure readings on vehicles with this feature, and compass calibration and zone setting on vehicles with this feature. Storage Compartments The vehicle may have four accessory power outlets that can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) In Brief Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑20. Performance and Maintenance The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin, and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑46.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) In Brief Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Roadside Assistance Program . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-24 Black plate (24,1) In Brief OnStar® How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this blue button to connect to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) In Brief OnStar service can’t work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about the vehicle can’t work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 1-26 Black plate (26,1) In Brief 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key. Keys If locked out of the vehicle, call Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9. { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41. Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft‐deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2‑13. & (Power Liftgate): Press and hold until the liftgate begins to move to open or close the liftgate.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. Remote Vehicle Start 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver. . . Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter. Do not insert the tool too far. Stop as soon as resistance is felt.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors and Windows When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system will operate automatically if the vehicle has the automatic system, or at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Conditions in Which the Remote Start Will Not Work The vehicle cannot be started using the remote start feature if the key is in the ignition, the hood is open, or if there is an emission control system malfunction. The engine turns off during a remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. Door Locks { WARNING WARNING (Continued) .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the front doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate . Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. . If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. Manual Liftgate Operation { WARNING Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors and Windows To open the liftgate, press the touchpad under the liftgate handle. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to open the liftgate. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid. The liftgate will not open if the battery is disconnected or has low voltage. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before the power liftgate latches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before you drive away.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The vehicle has pinch sensors located on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against this sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually. Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System On vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system, to activate the system: . Press Q on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch when any door is open. The security light flashes. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Testing the Alarm Immobilizer To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver side window and open the driver door. 2. Press Q. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out. 4.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors and Windows service the PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror. Convex Mirrors 2. Press on the control pad to adjust the mirror. { WARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors and Windows For vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors: The controls for power foldaway mirrors are located on the driver door. 1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Heated Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror. 2. As the vehicle gets closer, the image in the main mirror gets larger and moves outboard. 3. As the vehicle enters the blind zone, the image transitions from the main mirror to the blind spot mirror. 4.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Windows { WARNING { WARNING 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the window. Express-Up/Express-Down Windows Uplevel shown, base similar The power window controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. The power windows work with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY, ON/RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-22 Black plate (22,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Anti-Pinch Feature Window Lockout The anti-pinch feature is on windows with the express-up feature. If an object is in the way of the window as it is express-closing, or in certain weather conditions like severe icing, the window will stop and open to a factory preset position. The window functions normally once the obstruction is removed.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑20. 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 switch to operate the front sunroof is on the headliner above the rearview mirror.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 2-24 Black plate (24,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Sunshades On a vehicle with only manual sunshades, press the button on the sunshade handle to release it and guide it back. Pull the sunshade forward until it latches to close it. Rear Power Sunshade On vehicles with a rear power sunshade, the switch is on the headliner above the rearview mirror. Notice: The rear sunshade could be damaged if you attempt to open or close it manually.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-30 Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-31 Airbag System Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Reclining Seatbacks .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints The vehicle's second‐row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's third‐row seats have headrests in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's head restraints and headrests are not designed to be removed.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Move the lever (B) up or down to raise or lower the seat. Use the lever (C) to adjust the seatback. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7. To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (A) forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down. . Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control (B) forward or rearward.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors to stored positions when entering the vehicle. 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16 for more information. Not all vehicles will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions. 2.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver seat moves back approximately 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back farther, press the easy exit seat button again until the seat is all the way back. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver 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 seat only when the vehicle is not moving. 1.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks 3-9 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats { WARNING To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Remote Start Heated Seats Press to heat the seat and seatback. When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the desired heated seat button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. Press the button once for the highest setting.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints Entering and Exiting the Third Row 3. Place the folding armrests in the upright position. 4. Make sure that the safety belt is unfastened and in the stowed position. { WARNING 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints 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. Pull the seatback rearward until it is locked in place. 3. Slide the seat rearward by pushing on the seatback until it is locked into place. 4.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 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 { WARNING 3-13 To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Seating Position { WARNING To return the seatback to the seating position: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 1.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints Removing the Third Row Seats To remove a third row seat: 1. Remove the cargo management system, if available and installed. See Cargo Management System on page 4‑3. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints 3-17 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints 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. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if the 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. 3-21 { WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if the 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 shoulder belt is worn under the arm.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body. { WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners To move it down, push down on the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the height adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: pulling on the handle behind the seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. Outboard Positions 1. For the outboard positions, remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 3-29 { WARNING 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. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints 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. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Seats and Restraints 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. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING 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 any airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Seats and Restraints 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. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints determined by the location and severity of the side impact. In a rollover event, roof-rail airbag deployment is determined by the direction of the roll. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system turns off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags and the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint. . A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. . Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 4.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 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. 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended. 5.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired remove the object from the seat. { WARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints 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 (U.S.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 . . Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (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. A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Black plate (54,1) Seats and Restraints Securing the Child within the Child Restraint { WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Black plate (56,1) Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor. In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Seats and Restraints Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Black plate (58,1) Seats and Restraints To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover, if equipped, or near the anchor. Third Row i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Seats and Restraints 3-59 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 Some vehicles have exposed top tether anchors.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Black plate (60,1) Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { WARNING 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Seats and Restraints 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-62 Black plate (62,1) Seats and Restraints 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-64 Black plate (64,1) Seats and Restraints If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑54. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Seats and Restraints 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 System) on page 3‑55 for more information. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-66 Black plate (66,1) Seats and Restraints 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. { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Seats and Restraints 3-67 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 3-68 Black plate (68,1) Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. 6.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cargo Tie Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Storage { WARNING 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. Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Black plate (4,1) Storage { CAUTION To remove the cargo management cover: 1. Open the cover. It remains open when lifted. 2. Pull the cover up making sure to unhook the hinges at the rear of the cover. An improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in the open position, could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Storage Roof Rack System { WARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack— like paneling, plywood, or a mattress— the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 4-6 Black plate (6,1) Storage 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-5 Rear Window Wiper/ Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Power Outlets . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-48 Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48 Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52 Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. Steering Wheel Adjustment 4.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls w / c x (Next / Previous): Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod® or USB device. To select preset or favorite radio stations: . Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. To select tracks on a CD/DVD: Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous track.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or USB device for vehicles with a navigation system: 1. Go to the Music Navigator by first touching the center touch screen folder button in the main audio page. 2. While in Music Navigator, select the folder/artist/genre/category, etc. using the touch screen. 3. Press and release c x to scroll through the selected music list.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Horn Press near the horn symbols or press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 9 (Off): Turns the wipers off. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. Windshield Wiper/Washer 1 : Slow wipes. The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 2 : Fast wipes.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, the compass should be calibrated. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located. See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section. Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the calibration procedure. 2.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls 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. Press the pushbutton located under the desired option. 3.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9‑54. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for and may not work properly, if the following are plugged in: . . Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools. Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc. See High Voltage Devices and Wiring on page 10‑31.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Metric Similar
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls Speedometer Fuel Gauge Here are some situations that may occur with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves into the red area, it means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operated under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑18 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The airbag readiness light comes on and stay on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light turns off. The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑39 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls { WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15 for more information, including important safety information. Charging System Light a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls The following may correct an emissions system malfunction: . . Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 9‑43. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . . Black plate (20,1) The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off. The critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls { WARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. The brake message remains on until the MENU button is pressed. The brake light remains until the problem is fixed.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls StabiliTrak® Indicator Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the StabiliTrak system and the vehicle might need service. When this warning light is on, the system is off and will not limit wheel spin.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the TPMS. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑47 for more information. Engine Oil Pressure Light { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system. The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls The outside air temperature and compass, if equipped, also display on the DIC when viewing the trip and fuel information. The outside air temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC display. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: OIL LIFE Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES COMPASS ZONE SETTING On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls To use the retroactive reset feature, press and hold the set/reset button for at least four seconds. The trip odometer will display the number of kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls TIMER FUEL USED Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. This display can be used as a timer. Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays. This display shows the number of liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item. To reset the fuel used information, press and hold the set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the following displays: odometer and trip odometers. Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items ODOMETER Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi).
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” under Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑35. You should change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8. 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 11‑2 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 5-33 Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑20. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON pressure is corrected. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8 for more information. This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11 for information on how to reset the message.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls TIGHTEN GAS CAP Key and Lock Messages This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See Filling the Tank on page 9‑43. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST OFF If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, after the vehicle has been started and shifted out of P (Park), this message displays to remind the driver that the URPA system has been turned off or to notify the driver that the system has turned itself off. Press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2‑14 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑22. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10‑38, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑44.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays if there is a problem with this system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle after 30 seconds and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the AWD system needs service. See your dealer.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) Entering the Feature Settings Menu Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls 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. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in English. FRANCAIS: All messages will appear in French. ESPANOL: All messages will appear in Spanish.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver's door will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) . ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. lock button on the RKE transmitter twice. See Delayed Locking on page 2‑8 for more information. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls 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 Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2‑19 for more information. PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger's outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. MEMORY SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See Delayed Locking on page 2‑8 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls 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. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: If you do not exit, pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Instruments 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 with programming the Universal Home Remote.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-50 Black plate (50,1) Instruments and Controls 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 inches) 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 8. 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, selected in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 5-52 Black plate (52,1) Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Operation To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote device: To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2. Using Universal Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote button for at least half of a second.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delayed Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following: 5 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the following lamps listed below.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: . The ignition is in the ON/RUN position. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Courtesy Lamps Dome Lamp Override The courtesy lamps automatically come on when a door is opened. The lamps can also be turned on manually by fully turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise. The reading lamps, located on the headliner above the rearview mirror, can be turned on or off independent of the automatic courtesy lamps, when the doors are closed.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Lighting Parade Dimming This feature automatically prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel displays in daylight while the headlamps are on so that the displays are still able to be seen. Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 6-8 Lighting Battery Power Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The lamps will not come back on again until one of the following occurs: . The ignition is turned on. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Audio Players CD Player . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 . Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. Operation For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑20 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System 7-3 System on page 7‑36 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control. A lock symbol displays next to the clock display while the parental control feature is being used. The feature remains on until O is pressed and held for more than two seconds, or the driver turns the ignition off and exits the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ Midrange/Treble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust bass, midrange, or treble: 1. Press f until the tone control tabs display. 2. Continue pressing f to highlight the tab, or press the softkey under the tab. 3. To adjust the highlighted setting, do one of the following until the levels are obtained. . Turn f clockwise or counterclockwise. . Press \ FWD, or s REV.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is turned on, the radio disables FADE and mutes the rear speakers. Radios with CD and DVD fade differently depending on the DVD Media type: Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System © 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System Satellite Radio XM™ Satellite Radio Service © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the XM service.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category, perform the following: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey below the XM CAT tab. 3. Turn f to display the category to be removed. 4. Press the softkey under the Remove tab until the category name along with the word Removed displays. 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time out, to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites for the chosen amount of numbered pages. XM™ Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System or simply having the phone on. This interference can cause an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off. Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future listening. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to select between CD, or Auxiliary. . . When a CD is in the player the CD icon and a message showing the disc and/or track number displays. If an auxiliary input device is not connected, “No Input Device Found” displays.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Infotainment System CD Messages CHECK DISC: Radios with a Single CD player display CHECK DISC and/or ejects the CD if an error occurs. Optical Error: The disc was inserted upside down. Disk Read Error: A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format. Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. . . . . Black plate (14,1) It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. The road is very rough.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System If the disc is not removed, after several seconds, the disc automatically pulls back into the player. If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD. Z DVD (Eject): s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing in the top slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System If a disc is inserted into the top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to only navigate the CD tracks through the remote control. See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)” later in this section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑36 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System 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). If a playback device is plugged into the radio’s front auxiliary input jack or the rear auxiliary jack, the front seat passengers are able to listen to playback from this source through the vehicle speakers.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System Using the DVD Player Playing a DVD The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the remote control, the RSA system, or by the buttons on the radio faceplate. See “Remote Control”, under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑36 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑45 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System If loading and reading of a DVD cannot be completed, because of an unknown format, etc., and the disc fails to eject, press and hold for more than five seconds to force the disc to eject. r / j (Play/Pause): Press either the play or pause icon displayed on the radio system, to toggle between pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. . If the forward arrow is showing on display, the system is in pause mode. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Infotainment System DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio display menu shows several icons. Press the softkeys under any icon during DVD playback. See the icon list below for more information. The rear seat operator can navigate the DVD-A menus and controls through the remote control. See “Remote Control”, under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑36 for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System To resume DVD playback, do one of the following: . Press r / control. j on the remote . Press the softkey under the play/ pause icon displayed on the radio. The DVD should resume play from where it last stopped if the disc has not been ejected and the stop button has not been pressed twice on the remote control.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio can play discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files. If both formats are on the disc, the radio plays both file formats in the order in which they were recorded to the disc. The radio supports: CD‐R or CD‐RW Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 700 folders. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System Tracks are played in the following order: . . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist. Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays. Release \ FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays. The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information. It can take several minutes to scan the disc depending on the number of files on the disc.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod® A. USB Port To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port located in the instrument panel storage area. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1 for more information. The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release \ FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays. 4 (Information): Press to display additional information about the selected track. Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Genres . Songs . Composers To select files: 1. Press the softkey below h. 2. Turn f to scroll through the list of menus. f to select the menu. Turn f to scroll through the 3. Press 4. folders or files in the selected menu. 5.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System MP3 (Radios with CD/DVD) Format The radio can play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc. The USB port can play .mp3 and .wma files that are stored on a USB storage device as well as AAC files that are stored on an iPod®. Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio plays discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files depending on which slot the disc is loaded into.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System Root Directory The root directory of the disc is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as F1 ROOT on the radio. If a disc contains both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/ WMA files, a folder under the root directory called CD accesses all of the CD audio tracks on the disc.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software can be accessed, however, they cannot be edited using the radio. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls file extension and are stored on a USB device may be supported by the radio with a USB port.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to play files in To change from playback by artist to playback by album: order by artist or album. 1. Press the softkey located below the Sort By tab. The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information. It can take several minutes to scan the disc depending on the number of files on the disc.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 Black plate (32,1) Infotainment System To connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod’s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the center console. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, “OK to disconnect” and a GM logo may appear on the iPod and iPod appears on the radio's display. The iPod music appears on the radio’s display and begins playing.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System j (Pause): Press the softkey below j to pause the track. The tab 4. Turn f to scroll through the files in the selected folder. appears raised when pause is being used. Press the softkey below j again to resume playback. 5. Press f to select the file to be played. Back: Press the softkey below the back tab to go back to the main display screen on an iPod, or the root directory on a USB storage device.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: ' (Repeat Track): Press the softkey below ' to repeat one track. The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used. Auxiliary Devices . First softkey, first item in the list. . Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle: The vehicle may have a 3.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System To use an auxiliary input device, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack. DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to select between DVD, CD, or Auxiliary. O (Power/Volume): . If an auxiliary input device is not connected, “No Aux Input Device” displays. . When a disc is in either slot, the DVD/CD text tab and a message showing the track or chapter number displays. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-36 Black plate (36,1) Infotainment System USB Supported Devices . USB Flash Drives . Portable USB Hard Drives . Fifth generation or later iPod . iPod nanos . iPod touch . iPod classic Not all iPods and USB Drives are compatible with the USB port. Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple® for proper operation. iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes® application. See www.apple.com/ itunes.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System Headphones A. Battery cover B. Channel 1 or 2 switch C. Power button D. Volume control E. Power indicator light The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-38 Black plate (38,1) Infotainment System If the foam ear pads attached to the headphones become worn or damaged, the pads can be replaced separately from the headphone set. To purchase replacement ear pads, call 1‐888‐293‐3332, then prompt zero (0), or contact your dealer. If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), screen brightness, and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu by using the remote control. To change a setting: z. Use n, q, p, o and r to 1. Press 2. navigate and use the setup menu. 3. Press z again to remove the setup menu from the screen.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-40 Black plate (40,1) Infotainment System Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur. See “Cleaning the Video Screen” later in this section for more information. Remote Control To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the overhead console and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System r (Enter): Press to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. z (Display Menu): Press to adjust the brightness, screen display mode (normal, full, or zoom), and display the language menu. q (Return): Press to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button operates only when the display menu or a DVD menu is active. c (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-42 Black plate (42,1) Infotainment System { (Subtitles): Press to turn ON/ OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source. 2 (Camera): Press to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the picture looks stretched out. Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-44 Black plate (44,1) Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is running, but there is no picture or sound. Check that the RSE video screen is in the auxiliary source mode. Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System DVD Display Error Messages DVD Distortion The DVD display error message depends on which radio the vehicle has. The video screen might display one of the following: Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. Disc Load/Eject Error: This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-46 Black plate (46,1) Infotainment System Audio can be heard through wired headphones (not included) plugged into the jacks on the RSA. If the vehicle has this feature, audio can also be heard on Channel 2 of the wireless headphones. © ¨ (Seek): The audio system mutes the rear speakers when the RSA audio is active through the headphones. Press and hold © or ¨ until the display flashes to tune to an individual station.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Infotainment System When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press © or ¨ to perform a cursor up or down on the menu. Hold © or ¨ to perform a cursor left or right on the menu. PROG (Program): Press to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-48 Black plate (48,1) Infotainment System { WARNING When using a cell phone, it can be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the phone or the infotainment (navigation) system. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. A Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell phone with a Hands‐Free Profile to make and receive phone calls.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Infotainment System c x (Phone On Hook): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation. . Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see the cell phone manufacturer's user guide. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-50 Black plate (50,1) Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone name. 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Infotainment System Using the “Store” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number. Using the “Digit Store” Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-52 Black plate (52,1) Infotainment System Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re‐dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone. Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the name tag. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Infotainment System . Press b g again to return to the original call. . To ignore the incoming call, no action is required. . Press c x to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold. Three‐Way Calling Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press b g. 2. Say “Three‐way call.” 3.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 7-54 Black plate (54,1) Infotainment System Voice Pass-Thru Voice pass‐thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. To access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” The system responds “Bluetooth ready,” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, accessing .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls 9 (Off): Turn the fan control all the way counterclockwise to turn the front climate control system off. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls For quicker cool down on hot days: 1. Open the windows to let hot air escape. H mode. Select #. 2. Select 3. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. 6. Close the windows after the hot air has escaped. 7. Once the vehicle's interior temperature is below the outside temperature, select @ mode for faster cooling.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors, fog or frost is cleared from the surface of the mirror when < is pressed. Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls Display Function To use automatic mode: 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. 1. Press the AUTO button. O (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls Temperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off since outside air still enters the vehicle, unless the recirculation mode is selected. See “Recirculation” later in this section.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls 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 uses outside air. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 8-8 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. @ (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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Climate Controls Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. 8-9 There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 8-10 Black plate (10,1) Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) 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. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to 9 to turn the fan off.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) 8-11 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 8-12 Black plate (12,1) Climate Controls 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. Air Vents Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet, to change the direction of the air flow.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Climate Controls Maintenance 1. Open the glove box. Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8-13 3. Lower the instrument panel compartment assembly (B) beyond the stops. 4. If needed, unsnap the instrument panel compartment assembly (B) from the instrument panel. When re-installing, be sure the instrument panel compartment dampener arm is aligned properly to the dampener gear assembly.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 8-14 Black plate (14,1) Climate Controls 7. Install the new air filter. 8. Replace the housing cover. 9. If removed, re‐install the instrument panel compartment assembly. 10. Re‐install the compartment retainers. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed. 5. Squeeze the housing cover (A) tabs to remove. 6. Remove the old air filter from the passenger compartment air filter housing (B).
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Engine Exhaust Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑16. { WARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating 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. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water. { WARNING Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. 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. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident). . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Black plate (12,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label. WARNING (Continued) vehicle handles.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating the front and rear axle. See “Certification/Tire Label” later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating 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. Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating 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. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Black plate (16,1) Driving and Operating 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. WARNING (Continued) . . When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. . Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating . . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 miles) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating In an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. 3.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will slow down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating Engine Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. Some models may have an internal thermostat in the cord which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0°F (−18°C).
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park { WARNING 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park): Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park).
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating Parking Over Things That Burn { WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust { WARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { WARNING 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than 56 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating The transmission will not shift into 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is used or you shift back into D (Drive). While in L (Low), the transmission will prevent shifting to a lower gear range if the engine speed is too high. You have a brief period of time to slow the vehicle. If vehicle speed is not reduced within the time allowed, the lower gear range shift will not be completed.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating 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. Parking Brake Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating The StabiliTrak light will flash on the instrument panel cluster when the system is both on and activated. The system may be heard or felt while it is working; this is normal. The traction control button is located on the instrument panel. The traction control part of StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the traction control button.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly. Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle is allowed to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak®, ABS, brake warning lights, and any relevant DIC messages are displayed, the transfer case could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating [ (Cancel): Resuming a Set Speed Setting Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . . Black plate (34,1) Press and hold the SET– button on the steering wheel until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, press the SET– button briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING 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 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Driving and Operating PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL: This message can occur under the following conditions: . . . Black plate (36,1) The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the vehicle's rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10‑87. The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) Even though the vehicle has the RVC system, always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle. Vehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating 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. 4. Select the Video screen button.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating 4. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button. The Rear Camera Options screen will display. 9-39 Rear Vision Camera Location 5. Touch the Symbols screen button. The screen button will be highlighted when on. Rear Vision Camera Error Messages Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly . The back of the vehicle is in an accident, the position and mounting angle of the camera can change or the camera can be affected. Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer. . There are extreme temperature changes. The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating California Fuel Requirements Fuels in Foreign Countries 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING (Continued) . { WARNING 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. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑84. For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑84. Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips { WARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating . Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. . The vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger and load carrying vehicle. If a trailer is towed, the vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires experience. Get familiar with handling and braking with the added trailer weight.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See Trailer Towing on page 9‑50. Tow/Haul is most useful when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load under the following driving conditions: . Travelling through rolling terrain. . Travelling in stop and go traffic. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: . Start the engine. . Shift into a gear. . Release the parking brake. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. Weight of the Trailer Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature, special equipment, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry must be considered.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating 9-51 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce the trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight. If a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch is being used, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10‐15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches A. Body-to-Ground Distance B. Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle. 9-53 Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 9-54 Black plate (54,1) Driving and Operating *The fuse for this circuit is installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not connected. They should be connected by your dealer or a qualified service center. If the back-up lamp circuit is not functional, contact your dealer. If a remote (non-vehicle) battery is being charged, press the Tow/Haul mode switch located on the center console near the climate controls.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-56 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 Warning California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Accessories and Modifications 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, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories. Also, see Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑45.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑44. Hood To open the hood, do the following: 10-5 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. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview Black plate (6,1)
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑14. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑14. H. Engine Cover on page 10‑7. I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑8. J. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑12. C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑80. D.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil. This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos specification. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine oil fill cap.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. See “Specification” earlier in this section for more information. Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care 3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not been reset. Repeat the procedure. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. 3.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care 10-13 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 covered with dirt, a new filter is required. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Remove the engine cover. See Engine Cover on page 10‑7. A. Ventilation Tube A. Clamp B. Sensor B. Screws 2.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care 7. Remove the filter (D) and any loose debris that may be found in the base (E). 8. Inspect or replace the filter (D). 9. Reverse Steps 2 through 6 to reinstall the housing cover and reconnect the electrical connector to the sensor. 10. Reinstall the engine cover. See Engine Cover on page 10‑7. Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or additives are used in the vehicle's cooling system, the vehicle could be damaged. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6 for more information. Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { WARNING { WARNING 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. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care 8. 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. 2. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care The vehicle may also display an ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE and ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators on page 5‑11. You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 Vehicle 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. . Black plate (20,1) Tows a trailer. If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle 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 the engine cover. See Engine Cover on page 10‑7. The power steering fluid reservoir is located under the engine cover on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for reservoir location.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care Adding Washer Fluid 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 Washer Fluid Messages on page 5‑40 for more information. Notice: . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Brake Adjustment Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . . Black plate (24,1) 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care Notice: . . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check { WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑29. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). . The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer if service is required.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. For the proper size and type see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑7.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑30. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps 10-29 To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2‑9. 2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle has one. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care 6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 7. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket. 8. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it connects. 9. Push the taillamp assembly back into its original location. 4. Remove the two nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place. 5. Pull out the taillamp assembly.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring { WARNING Exposure to high voltage can cause shock, burns, and even death. The high voltage components in the vehicle can only be serviced by technicians with special training. High voltage components are identified by labels. Do not remove, open, take apart, or modify these components. High voltage cable or wiring has orange covering.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshield wipers.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care Fuses 10-33 Usage AUX POWER Auxiliary Power AUX VAC PUMP Auxiliary Vacuum Pump AWD All-Wheel-Drive System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 CIGAR LIGHTER The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage PWR L/GATE Power Liftgate FSCM Fuel System Control Module HORN Horn PWR OUTLET Power Outlet Heated Outside Rearview Mirror REAR CAMERA Rear Camera RR APO Rear Accessory Power Outlet RR DEFOG Rear Defogger RR HVAC Rear Climate Control System HTD MIR Heating, Ventilation and Air HVAC BLWR Conditioning Blower LT HI BEAM LT LO BEAM Left High-Beam Headlamp Left Low‐Beam Headlamp LT PRK
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care Relays Usage A/C CMPRSR CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch AUX VAC PUMP Auxiliary Vacuum Pump CRNK Switched Power FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 FOG LAMP Fog Lamps HI BEAM High‐Beam Headlamps HID/ LO BEAM High Intensity Discharge (HID) Low‐Beam Headlamps HORN Horn Relays IGN Usage Ignition Main LT TRLR STOP/TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp PRK LAMP Park Lamp P
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care Fuses AIRBAG AMP BCK/ UP/STOP Back‐up Lamp/ Stoplamp CNSTR/ VENT Canister Vent DRL DRL 2 DSPLY The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care Relays Usage LT/ PWR/SEAT Driver Side Power Seat Relay RT/ PWR/SEAT Passenger Side Power Seat Relay PWR/WNDW PWR/ COLUMN L/GATE LCK Power Windows Relay UNLCK DRL2 LT/UNLCK Power Steering Column Relay Liftgate Relay Power Lock Relay Rear Window REAR/WSW Washer Relay Relay Side Relays DRL SPARE FRT/WSW 10-37 Usage Power Unlock Relay Daytime Running Lamps 2 Relay (If Equipped) Driver Side Unlock Relay Daytime Running Lamps
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires WARNING (Continued) . Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. . Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when hitting a pothole.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle Care compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑79 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑58. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (B) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 5 000 km (3,000 mi) and should not be driven at speeds over 105 km/h (65 mph).
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care Tire Designations Tire Size The following is 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 Black plate (42,1) Vehicle Care Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10‑51. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle. This label shows the vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for the tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support the vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor System pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under‐inflated. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑50, Tire Rotation on page 10‑50 and Tires on page 10‑38. Notice: Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly, it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on. TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Tire Inspection GM recommends that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑44 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑47. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care or less of tread remaining. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑50 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑50 for more information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple conditions including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care Tire Inspection on page 10‑50 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑50 for information on proper tire rotation. WARNING (Continued) Tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires. a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types may also cause damage to the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care The vehicle's original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air, and cause loss of control, causing a crash. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See Tires. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if there is ever a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in P (Park), or shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { WARNING 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 9‑23.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) B. On/Off Button C. Pressure Gauge D. Pressure Deflation Button (If equipped) E. Tire Sealant Canister F. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) G. Air Only Hose (Black) H. Power Plug Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care 9. Press the on/off button (B) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gauge (C) will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire. Once the sealant is completely dispersed into the tire, the pressure will quickly drop and start to rise again as the tire inflates with air only. 10.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (E) and place it in a highly visible location. The label is a reminder not to exceed 90 km/h (55 mph) until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced. 17. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle. 18.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: 10-65 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑58 for other important safety warnings. 1.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Power Outlets on page 5‑9. If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter. If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter, use the cigarette lighter. Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window. 7. Start the vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 10-67 Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer. The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. 5.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing 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. A. Tool Bag B. Wing Bolt The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and lug wrench (B). C. Jack Removing the Spare Tire 2.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care 10-69 2. Open the carpet cutout that is located through the hole of the storage compartment (C). 3. Attach the lug wrench (B) into the hoist shaft (D). 4. Turn the lug wrench (B) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (E) to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. A. Rear Convenience Center B. Lug Wrench C. Storage Compartment Cap D. Hoist Shaft E. Compact Spare Tire F.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable all the way and then loosen it at least two times. If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch could be engaged. Do the following to check the cable: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. 2. If it is not visible, see Secondary Latch System on page 10‑77.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 10-71 Notice: If this vehicle has wheel locks and an impact wrench is used to remove the wheel nuts, the lock nut or wheel lock key could be damaged. Do not use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts if this vehicle has wheel locks. 3. Loosen the wheel nuts — but do not remove them — using the lug wrench. For wheels with a wheel lock key, use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and lug wrench.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire near you. { WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. the ground so that there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 11. Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface. 12. Put the nuts on by hand by turning them clockwise until the wheel is held against the mounting surface. Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel. 13. Lower the vehicle by attaching the lug wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care Storing the Spare Tire { WARNING 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 10-75 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. Storing the Flat Tire 1. Remove the cable package from the jack storage area. 2.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle 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. A. Tool Bag 9.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle 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 Tire Changing on page 10‑68 for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care 4. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care Have the hoist shaft assembly inspected as soon as you can. You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced. Compact Spare Tire { WARNING 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑25. If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save the radio! Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 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. 8.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. 10-83 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing 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 be towed, shift the transmission to P (Park), and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care Once the destination is reached: 1. Set the parking brake. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel‐Drive Vehicles) 2. Reinstall the fuses in the underhood fuse block. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel‐Drive Vehicles Only) 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition. 4. Disconnect the vehicle from the towing vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care 10-87 5. Remove the key from the ignition. Appearance Care 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Exterior Care 7. Release the parking brake. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing the Vehicle” later in this section.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care High pressure car washes could cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Notice: Conveyor systems on some automatic car washes could damage the vehicle. There may not be enough clearance for the undercarriage.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-90 Black plate (90,1) Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint‐free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Interior Care The interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-92 Black plate (92,1) Vehicle Care . Do not heavily saturate the upholstery while cleaning. . Cleaners that contain solvents can damage the interior. Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with rotating brushes in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care appearance and feel of the leather and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean the interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner. Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces To remove dust, a soft cloth dampened with water can be used.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-94 Black plate (94,1) Vehicle Care Floor Mats { WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1) Vehicle Care 3. Center the slot in the floor mat grommet with the knob on the floor and set into position. 4. Turn the knob until it is perpendicular to the slot in the grommet to lock the mat in place. 5. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat 1. Turn the knob until it is aligned with the slot in the floor mat grommet. 2.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 10-96 Black plate (96,1) Vehicle Care 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 11-2 Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance { WARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑4. At your dealer, you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11. Every Engine Oil Change . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11. An Emission Control Service. . Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑15. . Engine cooling system inspection.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 11-4 Black plate (4,1) Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Once a Year Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles . See Starter Switch Check on page 10‑26. . See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10‑26. . See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10‑27. . Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/ 7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑50. At Each Fuel Stop . Engine oil level check.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance . . All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. During any maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 11-6 Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Hydraulic Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance Usage 11-7 Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges and Rear Folding Seat Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 11-9
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 11-10 Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6 for more information. Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Drive Belt Routing VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap D Automatic 1.10 mm (0.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 Black plate (4,1) Technical Data 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 13-2 Customer 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 Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-3777 (English), or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Customer 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally, any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments. However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5 for more information. Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information Mexico From Mexico City 5329-0811 From Other Mexico Locations 01-800-466-0811 United States and Canada 1-866-466-8190 Costa Rica 00-800-052-1005 Guatemala Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) . My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. . My Dealers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM dealers. .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Black plate (8,1) Customer Information . Location of the vehicle. . Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle. . Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Customer 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: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 Black plate (10,1) Customer Information Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, the dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle's designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information If the vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read the lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of the lease for poor quality repairs. If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Customer 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.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 13-18 Black plate (18,1) Customer Information Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Radio Frequency Statement RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-12 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Airbag System Check . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-28 Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10, 8-11 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-11 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Driving (cont.) Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-12 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-36 DVD/CD Player . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-42 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-45 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-43 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . .9-42 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-41 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX I L Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . .10-11 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-47 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-6 OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Operation, Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . .7-45 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-36 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-6 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-19 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Seats (cont.) Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13 Secondary Latch System . . . . . 10-77 Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63, 3-65 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) INDEX Tires Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79 Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-47 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-67 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Voltage Devices, and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
