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There is one guide for each outside passenger position
in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort
guide to the safety belt:

1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the back

of the seatback.

2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two

edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.

The elastic cord must be under the belt and the
guide on top.

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Summary of Contents for 2009 Equinox

Page 1: ...formation Center DIC 3 42 Audio System s 3 64 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 27 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 41 Headlamp Aiming 5 43 Bulb Replacement 5 44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 49 Tires 5 51 Appearance Care 5 88 Vehicle Identification 5 96 Electrical System 5 96...

Page 2: ...controls Pictures symbols and words work together to explain vehicle operation Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l adresse suivante Helm Incorporated P O...

Page 3: ...s something that could damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty and it could be costly The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words CAUTION or Notice Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the tex...

Page 4: ...ake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses i Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor F Traction Control M Windshield W...

Page 5: ...traint Systems 1 37 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 52 Airbag System 1 55 Where Are the Airbags 1 58 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 60 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 61 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 61 What Will You See After an Ai...

Page 6: ...tle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If the vehicle has a manual seat it can be moved forward or rearward 1 Lift the bar to unlock the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...e the lever repeatedly upward or downward Power Seat To adjust the seat Slide the control forward or rearward to move the seat forward or rearward Move the front and rear of the control up or down to raise or lower the front and rear part of the seat cushion 1 3 ...

Page 8: ...es with heated seats the switches are located on the instrument panel near the climate controls The vehicle must be on for the heated seats to operate Press the switch nearest to the seat once to turn the heated seat on to the high setting Both indicator lights will be lit Press the switch a second time to turn the heated seat to the low setting One indicator light will be lit Press the switch a t...

Page 9: ...N If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to the desired position Then release the lever to lock the seatback in place If the passenger s seat is a f...

Page 10: ...front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt p...

Page 11: ...aint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down 1 7 ...

Page 12: ...d Loading the Vehicle on page 4 21 CAUTION Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Remove or secure all items before driving On vehicles with this feature to fold the seatback 1 Lower the head restraint all the way 2 Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat as far back as it will go and release the bar Try to m...

Page 13: ...ck 2 Continue raising the seatback until the seatback re engages CAUTION If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place The recliner lever is also used to recline the seatback while ...

Page 14: ...re they are locked CAUTION 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 To fold the seatback down do the following Notice Folding a rear...

Page 15: ... of the seatback 2 Tilt the seatback rearward then release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position To slide the entire seat forward or rearward do the following 1 Lift and hold the release bar located under the front of the seat cushion to unlock the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position 3 Release the bar 4 Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure the seat is locked in ...

Page 16: ...re more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 27 for additional information In most states and in all Canadi...

Page 17: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 13 ...

Page 18: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 14 ...

Page 19: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 15 ...

Page 20: ...elts 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 Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and...

Page 21: ...out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to th...

Page 22: ...oo loose It will not give as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 1 18 ...

Page 23: ...otection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 1 19 ...

Page 24: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 20 ...

Page 25: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 21 ...

Page 26: ...shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 22 ...

Page 27: ...ash 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 That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 23 ...

Page 28: ...oss the body CAUTION 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 retailer to fix it 1 24 ...

Page 29: ...ss you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Position the relea...

Page 30: ...elt just push the button on the buckle For outboard seating positions slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt near the guide loop Before a door is closed be sure the safety belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehi...

Page 31: ... Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met Pretensioners work only once If the...

Page 32: ...de to the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip on the back of the seatback 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 28 ...

Page 33: ...e chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide back onto its storage clip located on the ...

Page 34: ...egnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer retailer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid person...

Page 35: ...Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 25 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the boo...

Page 36: ...fety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 25 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety bel...

Page 37: ...t 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 The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 33 ...

Page 38: ...ety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other pe...

Page 39: ...cing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go 1 35 ...

Page 40: ...ve a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support ...

Page 41: ...protected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems 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 cra...

Page 42: ...t B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness A booster seat C D is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 38 ...

Page 43: ...ion A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacture...

Page 44: ...airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front pass...

Page 45: ... that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat review the following illustrations Depending on where you place the child restraint or the size of the child restraint you may...

Page 46: ...use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to us...

Page 47: ...top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B t...

Page 48: ...instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors Each rear seating po...

Page 49: ...ating position where the child restraint will be placed 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 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the fro...

Page 50: ...ld or others could be injured To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash attach only one child restraint per anchor CAUTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them Pull the shoulder belt all the w...

Page 51: ...d seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If...

Page 52: ... a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or...

Page 53: ...res that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow...

Page 54: ...to the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 50 ...

Page 55: ...nt as you tighten the belt 6 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 42 for more information 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it...

Page 56: ...e 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 A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned o...

Page 57: ...ttached 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 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator sh...

Page 58: ...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 When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 1 54 ...

Page 59: ...nt unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags A frontal airbag for the driver A frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may have the following airbags A roof rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the d...

Page 60: ...gned to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them Also airbags...

Page 61: ...s CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can...

Page 62: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 58 ...

Page 63: ...erson causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path...

Page 64: ...row object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers ...

Page 65: ...ment panel For vehicles with roof rail airbags there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle near the side windows that have occupant seating positions How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the i...

Page 66: ...g able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after ...

Page 67: ...7 18 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 18 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when t...

Page 68: ...risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION 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 A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passe...

Page 69: ...ll light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 29 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on may inflate the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on...

Page 70: ...indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint See Head Restraints on page 1 7 6 Restart the vehi...

Page 71: ...euvers and braking which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status See Safety Belts and Child Restraints in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sen...

Page 72: ...and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change the vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal they may keep the airbag system from working properly Changi...

Page 73: ...tomer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 If the vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5 70 for additional important information Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I fin...

Page 74: ... the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 27 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 91 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 28 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is...

Page 75: ...ty belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of...

Page 76: ... NOTES 1 72 ...

Page 77: ...Electronic Immobilizer Operation 2 18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 19 New Vehicle Break In 2 19 Ignition Positions 2 20 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 21 Starting the Engine 2 21 Engine Coolant Heater 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation 3 4L V6 with 5 Speed 2 24 Automatic Transmission Operation 3 6L V6 with 6 Speed 2 27 Parking Brake 2 31 Shifting Into Park 2 32 Shifting Out of Park 2 3...

Page 78: ...ve Box 2 42 Cupholders 2 42 Center Console Storage 2 42 Luggage Carrier 2 43 Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover 2 45 Rear Seat Armrest 2 47 Table 2 47 Convenience Net 2 48 Cargo Tie Downs 2 48 Sunroof 2 49 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 79: ... in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition and all locks The key has a bar coded key tag that the dealer retailer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys Store this information in a safe place not in your vehicle Notice If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure y...

Page 80: ... not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range try this Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the ve...

Page 81: ...Q is pressed again within five seconds See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 57 for additional information Pressing Q may arm the content theft deterrent system See Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 17 K Unlock Press once to unlock the driver door If K is pressed again within five seconds all remaining doors and the liftgate unlock The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until...

Page 82: ...f a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer retailer When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle all remaining transmitters must also be programmed Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it See Learn Remote Key under DI...

Page 83: ...f vehicles If your vehicle is low on fuel do not use the remote start feature The vehicle may run out of fuel If your vehicle has the remote start feature the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation However the range may be less while the vehicle is running There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter see Remote Keyless Entry RKE System...

Page 84: ... turn the key to ON RUN to drive the vehicle After a remote start the engine will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle s key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON RUN A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles After your vehicle s engine has been started two times using the remo...

Page 85: ...rough the DIC See REMOTE START under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 57 for additional information Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled Remote Start Ready If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature it may have the remote start ready feature This feature allows your dealer retailer to ...

Page 86: ...or when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening To lock or unlock a door use the key from the outside or the door lock from the inside Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver s and front passenger s doors K Unlock To unlock the doors press the unlock symbol Q Lock Remove the key and press the lock symbol to lock all...

Page 87: ...to access them To set the security locks do the following 1 Insert the key into the lock above the rear door security lock label and turn it to the horizontal position 2 Close the door 3 Repeat the steps for the other rear door To open a rear door while the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter the front door power lock switch or the rear...

Page 88: ...cal wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate or liftglass Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your climate control system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them al...

Page 89: ...pen the liftgate if this happens remove the interior trim plug located at the base of the liftgate from inside the vehicle Use a tool to push the service release lever located on the latch until you hear or feel the gate release The liftgate can now be opened and closed manually You will need to use this procedure to open the liftgate until the power is restored 2 13 ...

Page 90: ...le 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 2 14 ...

Page 91: ...of a closing window Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The window switches for all doors are located on the center console A window switch for each rear window is located on each rear door To open or close a window press or pull the switch The power windows operate whe...

Page 92: ...gers from operating the windows Press the lockout button located with the power window switches to turn the feature on and off The switch has a light that comes on when the switch is active Sun Visors To block out glare swing the sun visor down You can also detach the driver s sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side for greater coverage Visor Vanity Mirrors You...

Page 93: ...m the theft deterrent system do one of the following 1 Unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter 2 Insert the key in the ignition and turn it from the LOCK OFF position PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer The PASS Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation ...

Page 94: ...ght on the instrument panel comes on when trying to start the vehicle there may be a problem with your theft deterrent system Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 97 If the engine still does not start with the other...

Page 95: ...ksmith who can service PASS Key III to have a new key made Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice The vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow fo...

Page 96: ... and turn it only with your hand If the key cannot be turned by hand see your dealer retailer 9 LOCK OFF This position locks the ignition and steering column with the key removed You will only be able to remove the key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF The ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK OFF unless the shift lever is in P Park The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center ...

Page 97: ...e engine starts release the key The ignition switch returns to ON RUN for driving Retained Accessory Power RAP These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off Audio System Power Windows Sunroof if equipped Power to these accessories will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened All these features will work when the key is...

Page 98: ...the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor...

Page 99: ...ne compartment near the radiator 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong exte...

Page 100: ...irmly 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 To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 2 32 If you are pulling a tr...

Page 101: ...N Neutral In this position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral only CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear w...

Page 102: ...Low the transmission will not shift into L Low until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Transmission Over...

Page 103: ...use the vehicle cannot move easily CAUTION 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 To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you...

Page 104: ...damaging the transmission see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 20 N Neutral In this position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral only CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move ve...

Page 105: ... you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place MSM Manual Shift Mode This position available on the models with the MSM Manual Shift Mode allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission If the vehicle has this feature see MSM Manual Shift Mode MSM Manual Shift Mode To use this feature do the following 1 Move the shift lever from...

Page 106: ...4 Transmission Overheating If the transmission fluid temperature rises above 270 F 132 C or rises rapidly the Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light will flash See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3 32 for more information When the transmission overheats it will go into a protection mode and will default into a different shift sequence to help cool the transmission fluid This shi...

Page 107: ... Manual Shift Mode the vehicle can accelerate from a stop in 2 Second or 3 Third 1 Move the shift lever from D Drive into the manual gate 2 With the vehicle stopped move the shift lever forward to select 2 Second or 3 Third The vehicle will start from a stop position in 2 Second or 3 Third 3 Once the vehicle is moving select the desired drive gear or move the shift lever to the D Drive position Pa...

Page 108: ...e parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving Shifting Into Park CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when yo...

Page 109: ...e 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 To find out how see Shifting Into P Park listed previously If torque lock does o...

Page 110: ...sition If you still are unable to shift out of P Park 1 Fully release the shift lever button 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shift lever button again 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park see your dealer retailer Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and...

Page 111: ...em leaks due to corrosion or damage CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows comple...

Page 112: ...haust on page 2 35 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move ev...

Page 113: ... Dimming Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view of behind your vehicle Adjust the mirror to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind you Press AUTO or located in the lower center of the mirror to turn automatic dimming on or off The indicator light comes on when this feature is on For vehicles with OnStar press the O located on the lower part o...

Page 114: ...ction 3 Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen Outside Convex Mirrors CAUTION 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 The passenger side mi...

Page 115: ...ove box literature Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar After the first prepaid year contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan If a payment plan is not selected the OnStar system and all services including airbag notification and emergency services may be...

Page 116: ...ing voice commands Hands Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle and can be used with OnStar Pre Paid Minute Packages Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days Hands Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U S or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada depending on eligibility To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide in the vehicle...

Page 117: ...automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed the emergency button is pressed or if the airbags or AACN system deploy This information usually includes the vehicle s GPS location and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in e g the direction from which the vehicle was hit When the Virtual Advisor feature of ...

Page 118: ...o the OnStar buttons is red the system may not be functioning properly Press the OnStar button and request a vehicle diagnostic If the light appears clear no light is appearing your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated Press the OnStar button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box pull the handle to the left an...

Page 119: ...ge the vehicle Items may be carried inside Never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of the vehicle For vehicles with a luggage carrier it allows for things to be loaded on top of the vehicle The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof sliding crossrails if equipped and places to use for tying things down These allow for some things to be loaded on top of th...

Page 120: ...l pull up on the end levers of the crossrail to the upright position This releases the pins from the holes in the siderail and allows for the crossrail to be moved into a new position Notice Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 220 lbs 100 kg or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possi...

Page 121: ... securely fastened When the luggage carrier is not in use lock one crossrail at the rear most position on the siderails and lock the other crossrail above the opening of the rear door to reduce wind noise Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover For vehicles with an adjustable panel cargo cover feature the cover can be adjusted into three positions There may also be a flip panel towards the front of t...

Page 122: ...were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper cargo cover or center positions during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash those things could be thrown around in the vehicle You or others could be injured When it is in the upper or center position always secure any cargo on the floor beneath the panel cover To use the panel in the center position do the following 1 Insert the...

Page 123: ...it in place This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear area The panel may be installed either carpet or plastic side up The panel may also be used as a table in this position See Table on page 2 47 for more information Rear Seat Armrest Vehicles with a rear seat armrest have two cupholders Pull the armrest down from the rear seatback to access the cupholders Table For vehicles with an adjustab...

Page 124: ...to the table position could damage your vehicle Always have the panel in the stored position while you are driving Notice Placing hot items on the surface of the table could damage it Always be sure that the items that are placed on the surface of the table are of moderate temperature There are four hooks located on the table that can be used for grocery bags Convenience Net Use the convenience ne...

Page 125: ...sunroof glass panel and sunshade press the switch rearward and release it To stop the sunroof before it is completely open press the switch rearward again The sunshade cannot be closed with the sunroof open To close the sunroof press forward and hold the switch until the sunroof stops lifts and seals at the back of the sunroof glass Press forward on the switch again to make sure the sunroof is ful...

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Page 127: ...Lighter 3 18 Climate Controls 3 19 Climate Control System 3 19 Outlet Adjustment 3 23 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 23 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 24 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 25 Speedometer and Odometer 3 26 Trip Odometer 3 26 Tachometer 3 26 Safety Belt Reminders 3 27 Airbag Readiness Light 3 28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 29 Charging System Light 3 30 Brake System Warnin...

Page 128: ...ompass 3 47 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 49 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 57 Audio System s 3 64 Setting the Clock 3 65 Radio s 3 67 Using an MP3 Radio with CD or Six Disc CD Player 3 86 Using an MP3 Radio with CD and DVD Player 3 91 XM Radio Messages 3 96 Navigation Radio System 3 97 Bluetooth 3 97 Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 3 108 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 117 Audio Steering Wheel Controls...

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Page 131: ...on page 3 29 H Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 3 10 Fog Lamps on page 3 15 I Outside Power Mirrors on page 2 38 J Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 15 K Cruise Control on page 3 10 L Tilt Wheel on page 3 6 M Horn on page 3 6 N Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 117 O Audio System s on page 3 64 P Shift Lever See Shifting Into Park on page 2 32 Q Traction Control System TCS on page 4 7 R ...

Page 132: ...ess near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel The vehicle has a tilt wheel that lets the steering wheel be adjusted The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and push the lever down Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and pull the lever up firmly to lock the column in place...

Page 133: ... a turn When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically Raise or lower the lever until the indicator arrow on the instrument panel starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is completed The lever will return by itself when it is released As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other driver...

Page 134: ...high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To flash the high beams from low beam pull the turn signal multifunction lever all the way towards you Then release it Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the steering column Move the lever to the following positions 1 High Speed For steady wiping at high speed 6 Low Speed For stea...

Page 135: ...eplacement on page 5 49 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision There is a button marked with the windshield w...

Page 136: ...Washer Fluid on page 5 31 Cruise Control Cruise control lets a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph 40 km h When the brakes are applied the cruise control shuts off If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction Control System TCS begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control autom...

Page 137: ...dicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off RES Resume Press to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed SET Set Press to set a speed and to decrease the speed Cancel Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cruise Control This instrument panel cluster light J comes on after the cruise control has been set to ...

Page 138: ...d While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged Press and hold the SET button until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in small amounts briefly press SET Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle s speed When you ta...

Page 139: ...ion lever O Exterior Lamp Control Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps The exterior lamp control has the following positions AUTO Off Automatic Headlamps Automatic mode turns the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle Parking Lamps Turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps ...

Page 140: ...or lamp band is turned to the headlamp position the low beam headlamps come on The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on When the headlamps are turned off the regular lamps will go off and the low beam headlamps come on to the reduced brightness To idle your vehicle with the DRL off move the shift lever to P Park The DRL will stay off until the shift lever is moved out of t...

Page 141: ...e lamps are on The fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps are turned on When the high beam headlamps are turned off the fog lamps will come on again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights The control for this feature is located on the instr...

Page 142: ...ddition these lamps come on when the Remote Keyless Entry RKE unlock button is pressed It stays on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened After the door is opened and then closed the light remains on for 20 seconds or until the key is put in the ignition and turned to the ON RUN position Map Lamps The vehicle may have lamps located on the headliner above the rearview mirror Push on the lens in t...

Page 143: ... loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories Normally these actions occur in steps or levels without being noticeable In rar...

Page 144: ...mum amperage rating of 20 amperes Check with your dealer retailer before adding electrical equipment When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are design...

Page 145: ...an runs continuously with the ignition on The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor There will be some airflow noticeable from the various outlets when driving even with the fan in the off position This is so fresh air is always available in the vehicle To turn off the air completely turn the fan to 9 and select the recirculation button Temperature Control Turn clockwise or ...

Page 146: ...essor unless the outside air is at or below freezing Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode This helps prevent window fogging To defrost the windows faster turn the temperature knob clockwise to the warmest setting For best results clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off ...

Page 147: ...ancel the recirculation mode Recirculation Press to turn the recirculation mode on An indicator light comes on to show recirculation is on The air inside the vehicle will be recirculated through the climate control system and the vehicle not from outside the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to help cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly Avo...

Page 148: ...vehicles with the remote start feature the rear defogger will automatically turn on See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to th...

Page 149: ...is filter removes certain particles from the air including pollen and dust particles Reductions in airflow which may occur more quickly in dusty areas indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for when to replace the filter To change the passenger compartment air filter use the fo...

Page 150: ...tention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a proble...

Page 151: ...esigned to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada and Sport Model similar 3 25 ...

Page 152: ...e old odometer then it must be If not then it is set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer is located in the Driver Information Center and shows how far your vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset For more information see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 4...

Page 153: ...eral seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 63 for more information The passenger safety belt light located on the instrument panel comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and t...

Page 154: ...you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have the vehicle serviced ...

Page 155: ...ag status indicator it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled may inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem w...

Page 156: ...turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the brake system warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away Th...

Page 157: ... If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System ABS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If the system is working normally the indicator light then goe...

Page 158: ...rning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 7 and StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated If this happens you should pull over and turn off...

Page 159: ...Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC can accompany the light See ...

Page 160: ...ndicates 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 Notice If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on after a while the emission controls mig...

Page 161: ...8 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 If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water the vehicle s electrical system might be wet The condition is usually corrected when the el...

Page 162: ...e considered not ready for inspection This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness your dealer reta...

Page 163: ...s required for your vehicle A CHANGE OIL SOON message will appear on the DIC For more information see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 After having the oil changed you will need to reset the light See Engine Oil on page 5 15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see Content Theft Deterr...

Page 164: ...vehicle and turn off the ignition Wait for 10 seconds and restart your vehicle This may correct the condition See Service Vehicle Soon Light on page 3 40 for more information The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle If this light stays on...

Page 165: ...ges on page 3 49 for more information All Wheel Drive Disabled Light This light will come on when the rear drive system is overheating An ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message will appear in the Driver Information Center DIC too This light will turn off when the rear drive system cools down If this light stays on for a while you need to reset the light To reset the light turn the ignition off and then back ...

Page 166: ... door is open Before driving check that all doors are properly closed Service Vehicle Soon Light This light comes on if a condition exists that requires the vehicle to be taken in for service If the light comes on see your dealer retailer for service as soon as possible Fuel Gage When the ignition is on the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank An arrow on the fuel gag...

Page 167: ...k a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and will go back to empty when you turn the ignition off For your fuel tank capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 103 Low Fuel Warning Light This light is located in the fuel gage F...

Page 168: ... air temperature when viewing the trip and fuel information 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 by your dealer retailer If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time consult your dealer retailer Under certain circumstances especially when the en...

Page 169: ...current distance traveled in either miles mi or kilometers km since the last reset for the trip odometer This display will also show the outside air temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit F or degrees Celsius C The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing the set reset button while the trip odometer is displayed AVG Average SPD Speed Press the trip fuel button until AVG Average SPD Speed d...

Page 170: ... more information Blank Display This display shows no information Vehicle Information Menu Items T Vehicle Information Press this button to scroll through the following displays 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...

Page 171: ...ure condition is detected by the system while driving a message advising you to check the pressure in a specific tire will appear in the display See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 58 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 for more information If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value there may be a problem with your vehicle If this consistently occurs see your dealer reta...

Page 172: ...tch additional transmitters at this time repeat Step 3 Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it 6 To exit the programming mode you must cycle the key to LOCK OFF CALIBRATE COMPAS Compass Your vehicle may have this feature The compass can be manually calibrated To calibrate the compass through the DIC see DIC Compass on page 3 47 CHANGE COMPASS ZONE Your vehicle may have t...

Page 173: ... you live the compass may give false readings The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling To adjust for compass variance use the following procedure Compass Variance Zone Procedure 1 Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving Only set it when the vehicle is in P Park Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays 2 ...

Page 174: ...other magnetic item Turn off the vehicle move the magnetic item then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass 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 swi...

Page 175: ...IVE OFF If your vehicle has the All Wheel Drive AWD system this message displays along with the All Wheel Drive Disabled light when the rear drive system is overheating This message turns off when the rear drive system cools down If the warning message stays on for a while you need to reset the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition off and then back on again If the message...

Page 176: ...lays on page 3 42 and Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 for more information CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires needs to be checked This message also displays LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRNT Front LEFT REAR or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time To read the other m...

Page 177: ...down ENGINE OVRHEATD Overheated STOP ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 28 for more information This message displays along with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated Stop and ...

Page 178: ...e on page 2 12 OIL PRSSURE Pressure LOW STOP ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low severe engine damage may occur If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected See Engine Oil on page 5 15 for more information This mes...

Page 179: ...icle 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 retailer SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems Driving with this problem could drain the vehicle s battery Turn off all unnecessary accessories...

Page 180: ...k on again while you are driving your vehicle needs service Have the StabiliTrak System inspected by your dealer retailer as soon as possible SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft deterrent system A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle The vehicle usually restarts how...

Page 181: ...eding 30 mph 48 km h for 30 seconds See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 3 32 The StabiliTrak System is not functional until the light has turned off See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more information STABILITRAK OFF This message displays any time the StabiliTrak System turns off When this message has been displayed StabiliTrak is no longer available to assist you with direct...

Page 182: ... learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 66 Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 61 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 58 for more information TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS turns off See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 7 for more information This message only display...

Page 183: ...called To change personalization preferences use the following procedure Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1 Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P Park To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off 2 Press the vehicle information button until FEATURE SETTNGS Settings PRESS V TO SELCT Select appears on the DIC display 3 Press the set reset bu...

Page 184: ...g is displayed on the DIC AUTO LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle s doors will automatically lock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 11 for more information Press the vehicle information button until AUTO LOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to access the settings for this feature Then press the vehicle information button to scroll through th...

Page 185: ...set button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if any of the doors are open See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 for more informat...

Page 186: ...This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors and liftgate will be delayed When locking the doors and liftgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open this feature will delay locking the doors and liftgate until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use ...

Page 187: ... LIGHTNG 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 RKE transmitter Press the vehicle information button until APPRCH Approach LIGHTNG Lighting appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to access the settings for this feature Then press the vehicle information butto...

Page 188: ... while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to turn the remote start off or on The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the RKE transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 7 for more information Press the vehicle information button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC display Pre...

Page 189: ...the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC FEATURE SETTNGS Settings PRESS V TO EXIT This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu Press the vehicle information button until FEATURE SETTNGS Settings PRESS V TO EXIT appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the vehicle information button again will retur...

Page 190: ...le is parked Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system Set up the tone speaker adjustments and preset radio stations For more information see Defensive Driving on page 4 2 Notice Contact your dealer retailer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage...

Page 191: ...y stops flashing to set the currently displayed time otherwise the flashing stops after five seconds and the current time displayed is automatically set MP3 Radios with a Single CD or a Single CD and DVD Player If the vehicle has a radio with a single CD or a CD and DVD player it has a H button for setting the time and date To adjust the time and date 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press G to display HR MI...

Page 192: ...n below any one of the tabs you want to change 5 To increase the time or date do one of the following Press the pushbutton located below the selected tab Press SEEK or FWD Turn f clockwise 6 To decrease the time or date do one of the following Press SEEK or s REV Turn f counterclockwise The date does not automatically display To see the date press MENU and then softkey below the H tab while the ra...

Page 193: ...RSE system The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate The player can read the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media DTS and DTS 2 0 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Dolby is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Radio with CD MP3 shown Base Radio with CD and Radio with Six Disc CD MP3 simi...

Page 194: ...counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume Speed Compensated Volume SCV The vehicle s audio system may also have Speed Compensated Volume SCV While SCV is on the radio volume automatically adjusts to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down That way the volume level should sound about the same while driving To activate SCV 1 Set the radio volume to the des...

Page 195: ...3 WMA and RDS Features Press to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station or MP3 WMA song A choice of additional information such as Channel Song Artist and CAT category can appear Continue pressing to highlight the desired tab or press the pushbutton positioned under any one of the tabs and the information about that tab displays When information is not avail...

Page 196: ... beep sounds When that pushbutton is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station to be stored as a favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button To setup the number of favorites pages perform the following steps 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton located below the ...

Page 197: ...l tone and speaker controls to the middle position press the f knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press to select preset equalization settings To return to the manual mode press the EQ button until Manual displays or starts to manually adjust the bass midrange or treble by pressing the f knob EQ Equalization Radio with CD and DVD Press to choose bass and treble equa...

Page 198: ...ntil a beep sounds Finding a Category CAT Station If the radio has XM the CAT button can be used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode CAT Category To find XM channels within a desired category perform the following 1 Press the BAND button until the XM frequency is displayed Press the CAT button to display the category tabs on the radio display Continue pressing the CAT button until...

Page 199: ...e from the factory If Calibration Error displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer retailer for service Loc or Locked This message displays when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your ...

Page 200: ...opped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the CD symbol appears on the CD As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner Care of CDs If playing a CD the sound quality can be reduced due to CD quality the method of reco...

Page 201: ...ly pulls back into the player Z EJECT Press to eject CD s To eject the CD that is currently playing press and release this button A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD can be removed If the CD is not removed after several seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player and begins playing For the Six Disc CD player press and hold for t...

Page 202: ...s displays Insert one or more discs partway into the slot of the CD player To play tracks from all CDs loaded in a six disc CD player in random order press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM tab until Randomize All Discs displays Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play RPT Repeat Base Radio with CD With the repeat setting one track can be repeated To repeat the current track p...

Page 203: ...ce the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD can be removed If the CD is not removed after several seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed such as unknown format etc and the disc fails to eject press and hold for more than five seconds to force the disc to eject Z DVD Eject Press and release to eject the CD that is currently ...

Page 204: ...ure listening or viewing entertainment DVD CD AUX Auxiliary Press to cycle through DVD CD or Auxiliary when listening to the radio The DVD CD text tab and a message showing track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux I...

Page 205: ...or a radio with a CD and DVD player it is capable of playing an MP3 WMA CD R or CD RW disc For more information on how to play an MP3 WMA CD R or CD RW disc see Using an MP3 in the index CD Messages If these messages display and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons Optical Error If the disc was inserted upside down Disk Read Error If a disc was inserted with an invalid ...

Page 206: ...ck or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device displays If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD CD AUX button cycles between the two sources and does not indicate No Aux Input Device If a front...

Page 207: ... Track Chapter Press to go to the next track or chapter This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews s REV Fast Reverse Press to fast reverse the CD or DVD five times the normal speed The radio displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse To stop fast reversing press again This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright informatio...

Page 208: ...reen is off press this button to turn the screen on Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have finished although there might be a delay of up to 30 seconds If the DVD does not begin playing the movie automatically press the pushbutton located under the play pause symbol tag displayed on the radio If the DVD still does not play refer to the on screen instructions if available c Stop Press to s...

Page 209: ...in playback mode q Group r Press to cycle through musical groupings on the DVD A disc Nav Navigate Press to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus e Audio Stream Press to cycle through audio steam formats located on DVD A disc There is not any type of notification for the customer to see through the radio display but video screen has a text field that shows audio stream changi...

Page 210: ...f the disc Ejecting a Disc Press the Z button on the radio to eject the disc If a disc is ejected from the radio but not removed the radio reloads the disc after a short period of time The disc is stored in the radio The radio does not resume play of the disc automatically If the RSA system is sourced to the DVD the movie when reloaded into the DVD player begins to play again In case loading and r...

Page 211: ...radio when a portable audio device is playing The portable audio device continues playing until it is powered off CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Input Device Found or No Aux may display DVD CD AUX CD Auxiliary Radio ...

Page 212: ...ssing the CAT category button toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio format MP3 WMA Format If you burn an MP3 WMA disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 WMA files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc Do not mix standard audio and MP3 WMA files on one disc The CD player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists and 255 files Create a folder structure that makes...

Page 213: ... root directory of the CD R or CD RW is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory displays as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders However playlists Px are always accessed before root folders or files Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the fi...

Page 214: ... tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename displays Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp MusicMatch or Real Jukebox software can be accessed however they cannot be ed...

Page 215: ... folder c T Next Folder Press the pushbutton positioned under the Folder tab to go to the first track in the next folder s REV Reverse Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within an MP3 WMA file Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release this button to resume playing the file The elapsed time of the file displays FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly within an MP3 WMA f...

Page 216: ...lphabetical order Continue pressing either button until the desired artist displays To change from playback by artist to playback by album press the pushbutton located below the Sort By tab From the sort screen push one of the buttons below the album button Press the pushbutton below the back tab to return to the main music navigator screen Now the album name is displayed on the second line betwee...

Page 217: ...ons Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less Avoid subfolders The system can support up to 8 subfolders deep however keep the total number of folders to a minimum in order to reduce the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during ...

Page 218: ... and the folder up buttons search playlists Px first and then go to the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD R or CD RW 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 h...

Page 219: ...opped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the track number and song title displays Z CD Eject Press and release this button to eject the CD R or CD RW that is currently playing in the bottom slot A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD R or CD RW can be removed If the CD R or CD RW is not removed after seve...

Page 220: ...t a reduced volume Release this button to resume playing the file The elapsed time of the file displays RDM Random With the random setting MP3 WMA files on the CD R or CD RW can be played in random rather than sequential order To listen to MP3 WMA files from the CD R or CD RW that is currently playing in random order press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displ...

Page 221: ...o listen to the radio when a CD or a DVD is playing The CD or DVD remains inside the radio for future listening or viewing entertainment DVD CD AUX Auxiliary Press to cycle through DVD CD or Auxiliary when listening to the radio The DVD CD text tab and a message showing track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot Press this button again and the system automatically searches for ...

Page 222: ...another station for that preset button No Artist Info No artist information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Title Info No song title information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No CAT Info No category information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Information No text or inf...

Page 223: ...d to work with the in vehicle Bluetooth system See gm com bluetooth for more information on compatible phones Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags Noise Keep interior noise levels to a minimum The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise When to Speak A short tone sounds af...

Page 224: ...ons before pairing the cell phone If a Bluetooth phone is not connected calls will be made using OnStar Hands Free Calling if available Refer to the OnStar owner s guide for more information Pairing Information Up to five cell phones can be paired to the in vehicle Bluetooth system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving The in vehicle Bluetooth system automatically links with t...

Page 225: ... Phone name has been successfully paired after the pairing process is complete 7 Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to be paired Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say List The system lists all the paired Bluetooth dev...

Page 226: ...lowing commands to store and retrieve phone numbers Store Digit Store Directory Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Store The system responds with Store number please followed by a tone 3 Say the complete phone number to be s...

Page 227: ...h Please say the first digit to store followed by a tone 3 Say the first digit to be stored The system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete If an unwanted number is recognized by the system say Clear at any time to clear the last number To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time and...

Page 228: ...wed by a tone 3 Say the name tag to be deleted The system responds with Would you like to delete name tag Please say yes or no If the name tag is correct say Yes to delete the name tag The system responds with OK deleting name tag returning to the main menu If the name tag is incorrect say No The system responds with No OK let s try again please say the name tag Using the Delete All Name Tags Comm...

Page 229: ...rect say No The system will ask for the number to be re entered Using the Digit Dial Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Dial The system responds with Digit dial using phone name please say the first digit to dial followed by a tone 3 Say the digit to be dialed one at a time Following each digit the system will repeat back the ...

Page 230: ...ng name tag and dials the number If the name tag is not correct say No The system will ask for the name tag to be re entered Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Using the Re dial Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 After the tone say Re dial The system responds with Re dial using phone name and dials...

Page 231: ...l press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Three way call The system responds with Three way call please say dial or call 3 Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called 4 Once the call is connected press b g to link all the callers together Ending a Call Press c x to end a call Muting a Call During a call all sounds from inside the vehicl...

Page 232: ...dio switches from the cell phone to the vehicle Voice Pass Thru Voice Pass Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a ton...

Page 233: ... followed by a tone 2 Say Send name tag The system responds with Say a name tag to send tones followed by a tone 3 Say the name tag to send If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with OK Sending name tag and the dial tones are sent and the call continues If the system is not sure it recognized the name tag properly it responds Dial name tag Please say yes or no followed by a ton...

Page 234: ...he device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System The vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system The RSE system works with the vehicle s audio system The DVD player is part of the front radio The RSE system includes a radio with a DVD player a video display ...

Page 235: ...f automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle the headphones lose the audio signal To adjust the volume on the headphones use the volume control located on the right side For optimal audio performance the headphones must be ...

Page 236: ...ep them in a cool dry place Audio Video A V Jacks The A V jacks are located on the rear of the floor console The A V jacks allow audio or video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system Adapter connectors or cables might be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A V jacks Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper ...

Page 237: ...ntrol 2 Use the remote control menu n q p o navigation arrows and the r enter button to use the setup menu 3 Press the z button again to remove the setup menu from the screen Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if the vehicle ha...

Page 238: ...section for more information Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the RSE overhead console and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light can affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Re...

Page 239: ...his button only operates when using a DVD n q p o Menu Navigation Arrows Use the navigation arrows to navigate through a menu r Enter Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu z Display Menu Press this button to adjust the brightness screen display mode normal full or zoom and display the language menu q Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and retu...

Page 240: ...t reversing a DVD audio or CD release the fast reverse button This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews Fast Forward Press this button to fast forward the DVD or CD To stop fast forwarding a DVD video press the play pause button To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio or CD release the fast forward button This button might not work when the DVD is pla...

Page 241: ...he batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Problem Recommended Action No power The ignition might not be turned ON RUN or in ACC ACCESSORY The picture does not fill the screen There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control In auxiliary mode the p...

Page 242: ...is sourced to the DVD player DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio the vehicle has The video screen can display one of the following Disc Load Eject Error This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error This message displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up or if the disc is damaged Disc Region Er...

Page 243: ...earning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle Audio Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle s options Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel w Next Press to go to the next radio station stored as a favorite or the next track if...

Page 244: ...c can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to int...

Page 245: ...o This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls charging the phone s battery or simply having the phone on This interference causes 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 The antenna is use...

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Page 247: ...stem 4 9 Steering 4 10 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Passing 4 12 Loss of Control 4 12 Driving at Night 4 14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 14 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 15 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 16 Winter Driving 4 17 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 20 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 21 Loading the Vehicle 4 21 Towing 4 27 Towing Your Vehicle 4 2...

Page 248: ...the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt See Safety Belts They Are for Everyone on page 1 12 CAUTION Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other driv...

Page 249: ...eaths 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 There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for th...

Page 250: ...o keeping enough space between the vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it is pavement or gravel the condition of the road whether it is wet dry or icy tire tread the condition of the brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts hea...

Page 251: ...tely work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or al...

Page 252: ... has the StabiliTrak system an advanced computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle s brakes and reducing power The StabiliTrak system comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be displayed in the Dri...

Page 253: ...essage are on the system is not operational Adjust your driving accordingly Traction Control System TCS The vehicle has a Traction Control System TCS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or more of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the brakes and reduces eng...

Page 254: ...ays The traction control system can be activated again by pressing the traction control button While the traction control system is activated the StabiliTrak TCS warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL ON briefly displays If the system is limiting wheel spin when the button is pressed the StabiliTrak TCS warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster The syste...

Page 255: ...the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the DIC will come on and stay on to indicate there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required See Service All Wheel Drive Light on page 3 39 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 for more information The All Wheel Drive Disabled Light comes on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is overheating This li...

Page 256: ...ce If you suspect steering system problems such as abnormally high steering effort for a prolonged period of time contact your dealer retailer for service repairs Hydraulic Power Steering 3 6L V6 Engine If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort Steering Tips It is important to ta...

Page 257: ...emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 4 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions it can be turned a full 180 degrees ...

Page 258: ...r while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your visibility Wait your tur...

Page 259: ...e starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough the vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to...

Page 260: ...erences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old Driving in Rain and 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 CAUTION Wet bra...

Page 261: ...ass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 51 Turn off cruise control Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip consider having it serviced by your dealer retailer before departing Things to check on your own include Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 262: ...nd Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips for driving in these conditions include Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape Check all fluid levels and brakes tires cooling system and transmission Going down steep or long hills shift to a lower gear CAUTION If you do not shift down the brakes could get so hot that they ...

Page 263: ... less traction or grip Wet ice can occur at about 32 F 0 C when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive with caution whatever the condition Accelerate gently so traction is not lost Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick so the...

Page 264: ...rogram on page 7 7 To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 6 Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror CAUTION Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle This may cause exhaust gases to get inside Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle is stuck in th...

Page 265: ...y snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm but be careful 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 f...

Page 266: ...in the Index If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 35 mph 55 km h as ...

Page 267: ...ould free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 27 Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Vehicle Ce...

Page 268: ...y weight includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the tire size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 51 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 58 There is also important loading information on the Ce...

Page 269: ...ll be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be tra...

Page 270: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 24 ...

Page 271: ...s 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s maximum vehicle capacity weight Example 3 4 25 ...

Page 272: ...he actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle CAUTION Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximu...

Page 273: ... seat folded down unless you need to Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recr...

Page 274: ...long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 15 Dinghy Towing Vehicles with a 5 speed Transmission Notice Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground The vehicle...

Page 275: ...cannot be towed using a dolly For vehicles being dinghy towed re install the fuse and run the vehicle at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components To tow a vehicle with a 6 speed transmission from the front with all four wheels on the ground 1 Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and s...

Page 276: ...cle Once the destination has been reached 1 Set the parking brake 2 Reinstall the 50 amp BATT1 fuse to the engine compartment fuse block 3 Shift the transmission to P Park turn the ignition to LOCK OFF and remove the key from the ignition 4 Release the parking brake Notice Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire Towing with t...

Page 277: ...ed to the dolly 8 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Dolly Towing All Wheel Drive Vehicles with a 5 speed Transmission Notice Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground If the vehicle is all wheel drive with a 5 speed tr...

Page 278: ... a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 7 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the dolly 8 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Dolly Towing All Wheel Drive Vehicles with a 6 speed Transmission All wheel drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on...

Page 279: ...Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never have the vehicle towed from the rear 4 33 ...

Page 280: ...cle The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailerin...

Page 281: ...posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on the vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the trailer Weight of the trailer tongue Weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be The vehicle can tow up to 3 500 lbs 1 575 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how the rig is used For e...

Page 282: ...ich will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow If towing a trailer the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 21 for more information about the vehicle s maximum load capacity If a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch is being used the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 15 percent of the...

Page 283: ...st can get into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 35 Sealing the holes will also prevent dirt and water from entering the vehicle Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provi...

Page 284: ...king with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself Before starting check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirror adjustments If the trailer has electric brakes start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake...

Page 285: ...when towing a trailer Because the rig is longer it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns ...

Page 286: ...ph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of the engine and the transmission overheating Vehicles can tow in D Drive Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and or hilly conditions When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If the engine is turne...

Page 287: ...rking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer See this manual s Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid...

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Page 289: ...ilter 5 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 21 Cooling System 5 22 Engine Coolant 5 23 Engine Overheating 5 28 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 30 Power Steering Fluid 5 30 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 31 Brakes 5 32 Battery 5 35 Jump Starting 5 36 All Wheel Drive 5 41 Headlamp Aiming 5 43 Bulb Replacement 5 44 Halogen Bulbs 5 44 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 4...

Page 290: ... 89 Leather 5 90 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 90 Care of Safety Belts 5 91 Weatherstrips 5 91 Washing Your Vehicle 5 91 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 92 Finish Care 5 92 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 93 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 94 Tires 5 94 Sheet Metal Damage 5 95 Finish Damage 5 95 Underbody Maintenance 5 95 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 95 Vehicle Identi...

Page 291: ...uld even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications are not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on...

Page 292: ... perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can...

Page 293: ...ee Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 5 96 Gasoline Octane If the vehicle has the 3 4L V6 engine VIN Code F use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 you might notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible I...

Page 294: ...diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing the emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add...

Page 295: ...e enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system could be affected The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on If this occurs return to your deale...

Page 296: ...p sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it sl...

Page 297: ...g the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 34 CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the p...

Page 298: ...h the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 299: ...p on the secondary hood release lever 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then just let the hood down and close it firmly 5 1...

Page 300: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3 4L V6 here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 301: ...e Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 D Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brakes on page 5 32 E Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 97 F Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 36 G Engine Coolant Surge Tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 H Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 31 5 13 ...

Page 302: ...When you open the hood on the 3 6L V6 here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 303: ...em on page 5 22 I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 31 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page...

Page 304: ...e 5 103 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross hatched area Push the dipstick all the...

Page 305: ...American Petroleum Institute API Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Cold Temperature Operation If in an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C use e...

Page 306: ... time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an oil change is necessary A change engine oil light and a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message come on Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if driving under the best conditions the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necess...

Page 307: ...not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Nev...

Page 308: ...ding the air outlet duct in place Do not pry the clamps off 4 Remove the air outlet duct 5 Undo the clamps on the filter cover To remove the cover pull up on the front and then pull the cover out 6 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter Wipe all dust from inside of the housing and inspect the air cleaner and air outlet duct for cracks cuts and deterioration The air outlet duct must be re...

Page 309: ...evel A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take your vehicle to the dealer retailer and have it repaired as soon as possible Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6 7 and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Notice Use of the incorrect automatic tra...

Page 310: ...rge Tank CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned CAUTION Continued 5 22 ...

Page 311: ...ng sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km 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 Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first The follow...

Page 312: ...ould not get the overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C...

Page 313: ...vel Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the COLD FILL mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done Th...

Page 314: ... tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge...

Page 315: ...nt surge tank with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the COLD FILL line 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the ...

Page 316: ...eral different types of engine overheating messages that may be displayed in the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears but instead get service help right away See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 If you do decide to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface Then check to s...

Page 317: ...heated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 30 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency 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 ...

Page 318: ...overheated engine condition exists an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode there is a significant loss in power and engine performance The temperature gage indicates an overheat condition exists Driving extended distances and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Notice After driving in the ove...

Page 319: ...he Min Minimum and Max Maximum marks when the engine is cold and at the Max mark when the engine is hot If the fluid is at the Min mark when the engine is cold or hot power steering fluid should be added What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Always use the proper fluid Notice Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the d...

Page 320: ...luid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage the vehicle s windshield washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the reservoir There are only two r...

Page 321: ...container See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly dama...

Page 322: ...ing is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 5 103 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer retailer if the brake pe...

Page 323: ...nals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 36 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent ...

Page 324: ...tems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking ...

Page 325: ...l for that purpose The remote positive terminal is located under the engine compartment fuse block cover and is marked with a plus symbol on the cover 5 To remove the fuse block cover push in the two locking tabs located on the rear of the cover and lift To reinstall fit together the tabs located on the front of the cover and push down on the cover until the tabs on the rear of the cover click int...

Page 326: ...ands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount ...

Page 327: ... the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 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 9 Now connect the black ...

Page 328: ... 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 A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Rem...

Page 329: ...ct the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the fuse block cover to its original position All Wheel Drive If you have an all wheel drive vehicle be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section However there are two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how oft...

Page 330: ...f the filler plug hole located on the transfer case What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Carrier Assembly Differential Rear Drive Module When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenan...

Page 331: ...enance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment However if your vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment to the low beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their high beam headlamps at ...

Page 332: ...lbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 11 for more information 2 Carefully pry out the center of the push pins from the top of the radia...

Page 333: ...ll trim bar away from the headlamp lens The front grill bar is attached to the headlamp lens with a hidden clip 4 Remove the three headlamp assembly attachment screws 5 Pull the radiator cover front grill toward you and pull the headlamp assembly up and out from the vehicle 5 45 ...

Page 334: ...move it and then pull the bulb assembly straight out For all other bulbs turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out from the headlamp assembly Pull the bulb straight out from the socket 7 Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the socket into the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise For the low beam or high beam bulb install the new bulb being sure to align the notches in the b...

Page 335: ...aillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps A Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp B Stoplamp Taillamp C Sidemarker Lamp D Back Up Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 12 2 Remove the taillamp screw covers and then remove the two screws 3 Carefully slide the taillamp assembly outward to clear the stud see arrow and then straight back and away from the body of the...

Page 336: ...slide the taillamp assembly inward to reengage the stud 9 Reinstall the two screws that hold the taillamp assembly in the body of the vehicle 10 Reinstall the two taillamp screw covers License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the liftgate handle 2 Turn and pull the license plate lamp down through the liftgate opening 3 Turn...

Page 337: ... Sidemarker Lamp W5W Rear Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp 1157 Stoplamp Taillamp 1157 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer retailer Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type ...

Page 338: ...ade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click into place To replace the rear window wiper blade 1 Lift the wiper blade arm straight toward you 2 Push the blade release button and slide the whole blade to the right to remove 3 Install the new blade 4 Push the wiper blade arm back into place 5 50 ...

Page 339: ...e on page 4 21 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 58 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden...

Page 340: ...e the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail B TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indi...

Page 341: ... grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 71 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load A Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3 000 miles 5 000...

Page 342: ...e on page 5 58 F Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only G TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code ...

Page 343: ...eed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of optional accessories are automatic trans...

Page 344: ... front axle See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 21 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 21 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicle...

Page 345: ... and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow band...

Page 346: ...emature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air over inflation you can get the following Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when...

Page 347: ...d Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is lo...

Page 348: ...35 50R18 size tires they will require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds of 100 mph 160 km h or higher Set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall or 35 psi 241 kPa whichever is lower See the example following When you end this high speed driving return the tires to the cold tire inflation pressure shown on the Tire an...

Page 349: ...el efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS ...

Page 350: ...e 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 TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle s tires and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the ve...

Page 351: ...sing a tire sealant is not covered by your warranty Do not use liquid tire sealants TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message is also di...

Page 352: ...r 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 Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order ...

Page 353: ...the valve cap stem Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure for five seconds or until a horn chirp sounds The horn chirp which may take up to 30 seconds to sound confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 6 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 7 Proceed to the passenger sid...

Page 354: ...vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new Any time you notice unusual wear rotate the tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 67 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 72 When rotating the vehicle s tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Do not include the compact s...

Page 355: ...aces where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 76 When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors such as maintenance temperatures driving speeds vehicle loading and road conditions influence when you need new tire...

Page 356: ...older consult the tire manufacturer for more information Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec...

Page 357: ...t to drive with your compact spare temporarily as it was developed for use on your vehicle See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 87 CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on the vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires...

Page 358: ... rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as anti lock brakes rollover airbags traction control and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected You may increase the chan...

Page 359: ... 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 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and...

Page 360: ...derinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis Howeve...

Page 361: ...ION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wh...

Page 362: ...n cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on the vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to th...

Page 363: ...y require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without ...

Page 364: ...elp prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being change...

Page 365: ...e Tire and Tools If your vehicle has the rear compartment storage panel cover you will have to remove it to access the load floor See Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover on page 2 45 for more information To access the spare tire and tools 1 Lift the load floor up and pull it out of the vehicle and set it aside 5 77 ...

Page 366: ...which are located on the driver s side of the rear cargo area behind an access door Pull out the access door to reach them 5 Remove the wing bolt holding the jack and then remove it 6 Remove the hook and loop fastener straps holding the bag containing the wheel wrench Remove the wheel wrench from the bag 7 Extend the socket portion of the wrench from the handle 5 78 ...

Page 367: ... the cover or center cap 3 Pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel Store the wheel cover in the cargo area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced 4 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet 5 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt head and turn the wheel wrench clockwise That will raise the lift head a little 6 Place the jack near the flat tire ...

Page 368: ...ly on the metal jacking flange it should look like this underneath the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle using the plastic lower body panel 8 Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 5 80 ...

Page 369: ...e or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire 9 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle ...

Page 370: ...off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 76 12 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 5 82 ...

Page 371: ...e oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 14 Reinstall the wheel nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 15 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 5 83 ...

Page 372: ... evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 103 for the wheel nut torque specification 16 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown 17 Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle 18 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench When reinstalling the whe...

Page 373: ...ipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To store the flat or spare tire and tools 1 Place the wheel wrench into the bag 2 Use the hook and loop fastener straps to secure the bag to the fully collapsed jack 3 Install the jack in the left side panel of cargo area and secure with the wing bolt 4 Remove the wheel stow rod from the left side of the floor compartment 5 85 ...

Page 374: ... wheel stow rod through the hole in the floor 7 Place the flat or damaged tire face down on the load floor with the threaded wheel stow rod sticking up through the center hole of the wheel 8 Install the nut onto the wheel stow rod and tighten 9 Install the rear compartment storage panel cover in the middle position See Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover on page 2 45 for more information The comp...

Page 375: ...5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have the full size tire repaired or replaced at your convenience Of course it is best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as possible The spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case it is needed again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spar...

Page 376: ... the surfaces being cleaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scratch the glass and or cause dam...

Page 377: ...d loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For any soil always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques For liquids gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel...

Page 378: ...e silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Never use shoe polish on leather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened ...

Page 379: ...s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often Notice Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle Check the cleaning product label If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts do not use it on the vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight Use a car washing soap Do ...

Page 380: ...old water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 91 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer retailer If the vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish the clear...

Page 381: ...heir luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However chrome polish may be used on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean t...

Page 382: ...f the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome ...

Page 383: ...n the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed...

Page 384: ...page 5 103 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if parts need to be ordered The label has the following information Vehicle Identification Number VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equ...

Page 385: ... Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems The vehicle has an underhood fuse block and an instrument panel fuse block To identify and check fuses circuit breakers and relays refer to the Fuse Usage Chart on the inside surface of the fuse panel...

Page 386: ...Power Mirrors 11 Passenger Side Turn Signal 12 Amplifier 13 Steering Wheel Illumination 14 Infotainment 15 Climate Control System Remote Function Actuator 16 Canister Vent 17 Radio 18 Cluster 19 Ignition Switch 20 Body Control Module 21 Communications Integration Module 22 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Dimmer 23 Interior Lights Relays Usage RAP RLY Retained Accessory Power Relay REAR DEFOG RLY Rear...

Page 387: ...e fuse block cover release the rear of the cover first by unlocking both of the tabs in the back Then lift the cover off Do not lift the front of the cover until the tabs at the rear have been unlocked To reinstall fit together the tabs located on the front of the cover and push down on the cover until the tabs on the rear of the cover click into place Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical comp...

Page 388: ...r Side Low Beam 10 Daytime Running Lamp 2 11 Passenger Side High Beam 12 Passenger Side Park Lamp 13 Horn 14 Driver Side Park Lamp 15 Starter 16 Electronic Throttle Control Engine Control Module 17 Emission Device 1 18 Even Coils Injectors 19 Odd Coils Injectors 20 Emission Device 2 21 Spare 22 Powertrain Control Module Ignition 23 Transmission 5 100 ...

Page 389: ...iler Park Lamp 36 Front Wiper 37 Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp Turn Signal 38 Spare 39 Fuel Pump Fuses Usage 40 Not Used 41 All Wheel Drive 42 Regulated Voltage Control 43 Passenger Side Trailer Stoplamp Turn Signal 44 Spare 45 Front Rear Washer 48 Rear Defogger 49 Antilock Brake System Motor 50 Battery Main 2 52 Daytime Running Lamps 53 Fog Lamps 54 Climate Control System Blower 57 Battery Main 1 ...

Page 390: ...otch in the same location Relays Usage 31 Ignition Main 46 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 47 Powertrain Relays Usage 51 Spare 55 Crank 56 Fan 1 58 Passenger Side Trailer Stoplamp Turn Signal 59 Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp Turn Signal 60 Fan 3 61 Fan 2 62 Fuel Pump Misc Usage PLR Fuse Puller 5 102 ...

Page 391: ... Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 3 4L V6 Engine 10 5 qt 9 9 L 3 6L V6 Engine 11 0 qt 10 4 L Engine Oil with Filter 3 4L V6 Engine 4 5 qt 4 3 L 3 6L V6 Engine 5 5 qt 5 2 L 5 103 ...

Page 392: ...9 L Automatic 6 Speed 6T70 Transmission 9 5 qt 9 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 4L V6 F Automatic 0 060 in 1 52 mm 3 6L V6 7 Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 104 ...

Page 393: ...uled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 7 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 6 10 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 11 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 16 Maintenance Record 6 17 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 394: ... important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from the vehicle To help protect the environment and to keep the vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain the vehicle properly Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good working condition B...

Page 395: ...chnician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment have your dealer retailer do these jobs When you go to your dealer retailer for service trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts To purchase service information see Service Publi...

Page 396: ...er the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the change engine oil light and or CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that the first servic...

Page 397: ...If necessary replace filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 See footnote l Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 66 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 11 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant power steering fluid 3 6L V6 engine only and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as nee...

Page 398: ...cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades See footnote d Inspect restraint system components See footnote e Lubricate body components See footnote f Replace passenger compartment air filter See footnote g 3 6L V6 Engine Only Check automatic transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed Inspect throttle system See footnote j 6 6 ...

Page 399: ...00 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 Change automatic transmission fluid severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid normal service Change transfer case fluid severe service See footnote n Change transfer case fluid normal s...

Page 400: ...Visually check constant velocity joints rubber boots and axle seals for leaks With 3 4L V6 engine Inspect electric power steering cables for proper hook up binding cracks chafing etc With 3 6L V6 engine Inspect hydraulic power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc c Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Insp...

Page 401: ...ter and not stick or squeak g If driving regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often h Change automatic transmission fluid if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as fo...

Page 402: ...when the vehicle is serviced after each subsequent 50 000 miles 83 000 km Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure vehicle safety dependability and emission control performance Your dealer retailer can assist with these checks and services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubric...

Page 403: ... may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification Check the tires for wear and if necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 66 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting t...

Page 404: ... if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to ON RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer retailer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK OFF i...

Page 405: ...nning shift to P Park Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your dealer retailer if service is required Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified be...

Page 406: ...bricant GM Part No U S 89021677 in Canada 89021678 Usage Fluid Lubricant Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit With 3 4L V6 engine VERSATRAK Fluid GM Part No U S 12378514 in Canada 88901045 With 3 6L V6 engine SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 89021677 in Canada 89021678 meeting GM Specification 9986115 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubripla...

Page 407: ...er Engine Air Cleaner Filter 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 3 4L V6 Engine 25010792 PF47 3 6L V6 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 15781507 CF137 Spark Plugs 3 4L V6 Engine 12568387 41 101 3 6L V6 Engine 12597464 41 990 Wiper Blades Front Driver Side 24 in 60 0 cm 22703508 Front Passenger Side 19 in 47 5 cm 22703507 Rear 15 2 in 38 6 cm 19120327 6 15 ...

Page 408: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 4L V6 Engine 3 6L V6 Engine 6 16 ...

Page 409: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 410: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 411: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 19 ...

Page 412: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 20 ...

Page 413: ...urtesy Transportation Program 7 11 Collision Damage Repair 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 16 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 18 Event Data Recorders 7 18 OnStar 7 19 Navigation Sys...

Page 414: ...manager 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 We encourage you to call the toll free number in or...

Page 415: ...ute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BB...

Page 416: ...signed so that the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in about 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1...

Page 417: ...nada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealers Retailers Save details such as addr...

Page 418: ...ressed to United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 Chevrolet com 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada Customer Assistance General M...

Page 419: ...le such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800...

Page 420: ... miles 160 000 km whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without n...

Page 421: ... to change a flat tire with the spare tire The spare tire if equipped must be in good condition and properly inflated It is the owner s responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service is provided to jump start a dead battery Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incide...

Page 422: ...its and Assistance Must be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was started to qualify General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair orders Once authorization has been received the Roadside Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment Alternative Service If assistance cannot be provided r...

Page 423: ...the vehicle for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada and extended powertrain and hybr...

Page 424: ...nformation regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts This requires th...

Page 425: ...s are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions Aftermar...

Page 426: ...ion puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the crash Do not discuss your personal condition mental frame of mind or anything unrelated to the crash This will help guard against post crash legal action If you need roadside assistance call GM Roadside Assistance See Roadside Ass...

Page 427: ...icle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by your GM v...

Page 428: ...HTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Tr...

Page 429: ... a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus processing fee Without Portfolio Owner Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 U S plus processing fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551...

Page 430: ...eferences such as radio pre sets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to ...

Page 431: ...by law Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use See also On...

Page 432: ... NOTES 7 20 ...

Page 433: ...ld an Airbag Inflate 1 60 Where Are the Airbags 1 58 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 3 29 All Wheel Drive 5 41 All Wheel Drive Disabled Light 3 39 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 9 All Wheel Drive Service Light 3 39 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Warning Light 3 31 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 94 Care of Safety Belts 5 91 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 95 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Le...

Page 434: ...g 4 4 Braking in Emergencies 4 5 Break In New Vehicle 2 19 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Fog Lamp 3 15 Halogen Bulbs 5 44 Headlamp Aiming 5 43 Headlamps 5 44 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 44 License Plate Lamps 5 48 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 47 Buying New Tires 5 68 C Calibration 3 47 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Fuel 5...

Page 435: ...5 89 Finish Care 5 92 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 90 Interior 5 88 Cleaning cont Leather 5 90 Tires 5 94 Underbody Maintenance 5 95 Washing Your Vehicle 5 91 Weatherstrips 5 91 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 93 Climate Control System 3 19 Outlet Adjustment 3 23 Clock Setting 3 65 Collision Damage Repair 7 13 Compact Spare Tire 5 87 Compass 3 47 Content Theft Deterrent 2 17 C...

Page 436: ...DIC Operation and Displays 3 42 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 57 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 49 Driving At Night 4 14 Before a Long Trip 4 15 Defensive 4 2 Drunk 4 3 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 16 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 14 Loss of Control 4 12 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 21 Winter 4 17 Driving for Better Fuel Economy 4 2 DVD Rear Seat Enterta...

Page 437: ...8 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5 30 Overheating 5 28 Reduced Power Light 3 38 Starting 2 21 Entry Lighting 3 16 Event Data Recorders 7 18 Extender Safety Belt 1 30 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 19 Finish Damage 5 95 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 75 Flat Tire Changing 5 76 Flat Tire Storing 5 85 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 21 Power Steering 5 30 Windshield Was...

Page 438: ... 6 Gate Ajar Light 3 40 Glove Box 2 42 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 7 H Halogen Bulbs 5 44 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamp Aiming 5 43 Headlamps 3 13 Bulb Replacement 5 44 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 3 14 Flash to Pass 3 8 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 44 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 13 Range Adjustment 1 7 Heated Seats 1 4 Heat...

Page 439: ...Remote Operation 2 5 Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 52 Lamp Malfunction Indicator 3 34 Lamps Cargo 3 16 Daytime Running DRL 3 14 Dome 3 16 License Plate 5 48 Map 3 16 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 25 LATCH System for Child Restraints 1 42 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide 2 12 Lighting Entry 3 16 Lights 3 13 Airbag Readiness 3 28 All Wheel Drive Disabled 3 39 Antilock Brake System ABS W...

Page 440: ... Drive 3 39 Service Vehicle Soon 3 40 Tire Pressure 3 33 Traction Control System TCS Warning 3 32 Loading Your Vehicle 4 21 Locks Delayed Locking 2 10 Door 2 10 Lockout Protection 2 12 Power Door 2 10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 11 Rear Door Security Locks 2 11 Loss of Control 4 12 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 41 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1 42 Luggage Carrier 2 43 Lumbar Manual Co...

Page 441: ...rrors 2 38 Outside Power Mirrors 2 38 MP3 3 86 3 91 N Navigation System Privacy 7 19 Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 3 97 Net Convenience 2 48 New Vehicle Break In 2 19 O Odometer 3 26 Odometer Trip 3 26 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Oil Change Engine Oil Light 3 37 Engine 5 15 Engine Oil Life System 5 18 Pressure Light 3 36 Older Children Restraints 1 31 Online Owner Center 7 5 OnStar Priv...

Page 442: ...luid 5 30 Windows 2 15 Pregnancy Using Safety Belts 1 30 Privacy 7 18 Navigation System 7 19 OnStar 7 19 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 7 19 Program Courtesy Transportation 7 11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 11 Proposition 65 Warning California 5 4 R Radio Frequency Identification RFID Privacy 7 19 Radio s 3 67 Radios Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 3 97 Reception 3 118 Se...

Page 443: ...acing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 71 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 21 Roadside Assistance Program 7 7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 21 Roof Sunroof 2 49 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 36 S Safety Belt Reminders 3 27 Safety Belts Care of 5 91 Extender 1 30 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 17 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 25 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 12 Use During Pregnancy 1 3...

Page 444: ...Park 2 32 Signals Turn and Lane Change 3 7 Spare Tire Compact 5 87 Installing 5 79 Removing 5 77 Storing 5 85 Specifications and Capacities 5 103 Speedometer 3 26 Split Folding Rear Seat 1 10 StabiliTrak System 4 6 Start Vehicle Remote 2 7 Starting the Engine 2 21 Steering 4 10 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 117 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 6 Storage Areas Center Console 2 42 Convenience Net 2 48 ...

Page 445: ...n 5 62 Pressure Monitor System 5 61 Removing the Flat Tire 5 79 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 77 Sidewall Labeling 5 52 Tires cont Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 85 Terminology and Definitions 5 55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 71 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 72 Wheel Replacement 5 72 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 67 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 27 Towing a Trailer 4 34 Y...

Page 446: ...Visors 2 16 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 24 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 49 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 72 Different Size 5 70 Replacement 5 72 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 67 Where to Put the Child Restraint 1 40 Windows 2 14 Power 2 15 Windshield Washer 3 9 Washer Fluid 5 31 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 49 Wiper Blades...

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