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Chevrolet 2011 Traverse, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011

Driving and Operating

9-1

Driving and
Operating

Driving Information

Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-8
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-11
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-16
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Parking Over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-24
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Ride Control Systems

StabiliTrak

®

System . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-34
Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Gasoline Specifications (U.S.

and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42

Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-42
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45

Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54

Summary of Contents for 2011 Traverse

Page 1: ...auges and Indicators 5 11 Information Displays 5 24 Vehicle Messages 5 32 Vehicle Personalization 5 41 Universal Remote System 5 48 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 4 Lighting Fe...

Page 2: ...rvice and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Scheduled Maintenance 11 2 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 6 Maintenance Records 11 8 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Veh...

Page 3: ...efer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canad...

Page 4: ...injury or death WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Notice This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered...

Page 5: ...ck Brake System ABS Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headl...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 vi Introduction 2 NOTES...

Page 7: ...Mirror Adjustment 1 11 Steering Wheel Adjustment 1 12 Interior Lighting 1 12 Exterior Lighting 1 13 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 13 Climate Controls 1 14 Transmission 1 15 Vehicle Features Radio s 1 16...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel...

Page 9: ...t on page 5 2 L Horn on page 5 5 M Driver Information Center DIC Buttons If Equipped See Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons on page 5 24 or Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Button...

Page 10: ...Q to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized To open or close the liftgate press and hold until the liftgate begins to move Press L and release to locate the vehicle Press L and h...

Page 11: ...nside use the door lock knob on the window sill From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle or press the Q or K button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Power Door...

Page 12: ...ftgate handle For more information see Liftgate on page 2 9 Windows On vehicles with power windows the switches are on the doors Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it For...

Page 13: ...3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 7 for more information Power Seats A Seat Adjustment Control B Seatback Control C Lumbar Control To adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearwa...

Page 14: ...s sound 3 Repeat for a second driver position using 2 To recall press and release 1 or 2 The vehicle must be in P Park A single beep will sound The seat and outside mirrors will move to the position p...

Page 15: ...ded forward and the seats can be removed Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat and push the seatback forward to fold See Third Row Seats on page 3 13 for more information Heated and Ven...

Page 16: ...as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position For more information see Head Restraints on page 3 2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 Safety Belts Ref...

Page 17: ...Press D to fold the mirrors in to the folded position For vehicles with manual folding mirrors push the mirror toward the vehicle Pull the mirror out to return to its original position Interior Mirror...

Page 18: ...in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers The dome lamps come on when a door is opened unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in To manually turn them on turn the instrument...

Page 19: ...and other exterior lamps Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps 5 Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps For more information see Exterior Lamp Controls on...

Page 20: ...trument panel below the climate control system Z Rear Wiper Press to turn the rear wiper on and off The wiper speed cannot be changed Y Wash Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window The window w...

Page 21: ...tic Climate Control System on page 8 4 If Equipped For more information about the rear climate control see Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate Control Only on page 8 10 or Rear Climate Control Sy...

Page 22: ...utton located on the shift lever to increase or decrease the gear range available See Manual Mode on page 9 26 Vehicle Features Radio s Radio with CD DVD and USB Port O Press to turn the system on and...

Page 23: ...ing the Clock To set the time and date for the radio with CD DVD and USB Port 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN then press O to turn the radio on 2 Press G to display HR MIN MM DD YYY...

Page 24: ...ed with the in vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle Not all phones will support all functions See Bluetooth on page 7 47 Steering Wheel Controls w c x Press to change favorite...

Page 25: ...ncludes information on the radio audio players and navigation system The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads After a destination has been set the system provides...

Page 26: ...river Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons on page 5 24 or Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 Storage Compartments For vehicles with a second row center console press th...

Page 27: ...tabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started To turn off traction control...

Page 28: ...oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter The oil life system should be reset...

Page 29: ...nce Roadside Assistance Program U S 1 800 243 8872 TTY Users U S 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 Mexico 01 800 466 0800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet you are automatically enrolled in the Roads...

Page 30: ...for Hands Free Calling and Turn by Turn Navigation Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Turn b...

Page 31: ...ou such as hills tall buildings tunnels weather electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash or wireless phone network congestion or jam...

Page 32: ...Black plate 26 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 1 26 In Brief 2 NOTES...

Page 33: ...matic Door Locks 2 8 Lockout Protection 2 8 Safety Locks 2 8 Doors Liftgate 2 9 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 2 13 Anti Theft Alarm System 2 13 Immobilizer 2 14 Immobilizer Operation 2 14 Exterior...

Page 34: ...ed for the ignition and all door locks The key has a bar coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys Store this information in a safe place not in the vehicle See you...

Page 35: ...ransmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 2 With Remote Start and Power Liftgate Shown Without Similar Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature see Remote Vehicle Start on pa...

Page 36: ...nsmitter will have a number on it 1 or 2 These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle For example the memory seat position for driver 1 will be recalled when using the transmitter labeled 1 i...

Page 37: ...s in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for an...

Page 38: ...been done Extending Engine Run Time To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes repeat Steps 1 though 3 while the engine is still running The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first r...

Page 39: ...cle When a door is locked the handle will not open it The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear safety belts prope...

Page 40: ...r DIC See DELAY DOOR LOCK under Vehicle Personalization With DIC Buttons on page 5 41 Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with an automatic lock unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle s power door...

Page 41: ...or liftgate Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open...

Page 42: ...illamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is used WARNING You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate Make sure there is no one in the way of the...

Page 43: ...open the liftgate and the liftgate support struts have lost pressure the lights will flash and a chime will sound The liftgate will stay open temporarily then slowly close See your dealer for service...

Page 44: ...ormation Center DIC With DIC Buttons on page 5 24 or Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 for more information With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked...

Page 45: ...tely 30 seconds and then goes off The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light goes off The theft deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle...

Page 46: ...theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition The system is automatically disarmed when the key i...

Page 47: ...t operates the system To program the new additional key 1 Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine does not...

Page 48: ...ur shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power m...

Page 49: ...ed unfolded The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position A popping noise may be heard during the r...

Page 50: ...from the main mirror to the blind spot mirror 4 When the vehicle is in the blind zone the image only appears in the blind spot mirror Using the Outside Mirror with the Blind Spot Mirror 1 Set the main...

Page 51: ...three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information abou...

Page 52: ...This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows WARNING Leaving...

Page 53: ...ed without holding the switch Press or pull the window switch fully and release it to activate the express feature The express mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch Programming the Po...

Page 54: ...functions normally once the obstruction is removed Window Lockout o Window Lockout The window lockout switch is located with the power window switches on the driver door armrest This feature prevents...

Page 55: ...n the sunroof seal or in the tracks that could cause an issue with sunroof operation noise or plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe...

Page 56: ...il it latches to close it Rear Power Sunshade On vehicles with a rear power sunshade the switch is on the headliner above the rearview mirror Notice The rear sunshade could be damaged if you attempt t...

Page 57: ...After a Crash 3 31 Airbag System Airbag System 3 32 Where Are the Airbags 3 34 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 35 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 37 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 37 What Will You See...

Page 58: ...e until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head Thi...

Page 59: ...eat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pe...

Page 60: ...forward or rearward by sliding the control A forward or rearward Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control A up or down Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control B forward or r...

Page 61: ...ition associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu See Memory Seat Recall under Vehicle Personalization With DIC B...

Page 62: ...s and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds Try recalling the exit position again If the exit position is still not recalling see your dealer for service See Easy Exit Seat under Vehicl...

Page 63: ...nst your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries Continued WARNING Continued The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt...

Page 64: ...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 recline the seatb...

Page 65: ...rns people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion...

Page 66: ...he heated and or ventilated seats are canceled after the ignition is turned off Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside the heated seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle sta...

Page 67: ...or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To access the third row 1 Remove objects on the floor in front of or on...

Page 68: ...eat cushion to make sure they are locked in place 7 Check that the safety belt is not under the seat cushion Reclining the Seatbacks To recline the seatback 1 Leaning forward in the seat pull the recl...

Page 69: ...injury in a sudden stop or crash Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place Folding the Seatback Notice Folding a rear...

Page 70: ...ed 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 2 Push and pull on the seatback...

Page 71: ...out of the rear of the vehicle in one motion 6 Replace the bolts in the floor holes for storage Installing the Third Row Seats To reinstall a third row seat 1 Before installing the seat the seatback...

Page 72: ...e riding in these areas are 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 t...

Page 73: ...1 Seats and Restraints 3 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 Get it up to...

Page 74: ...stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Will I be trapped in the vehicle afte...

Page 75: ...your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 40 km 25 mi of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 65 km h 40 mph Safety belts are fo...

Page 76: ...e thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could ca...

Page 77: ...shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body Q What is wrong with this A The lap belt is too loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap...

Page 78: ...e WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This...

Page 79: ...belt goes under the armrests Q What is wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the s...

Page 80: ...y In a crash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force...

Page 81: ...to the mini buckle The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index...

Page 82: ...e belt should return to its stowed position 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...

Page 83: ...ages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met And for vehicles with side impact airbags safety belt pretensioners can...

Page 84: ...which is located in a storage pocket at the top of the seat under the headrest on the driver s side of the vehicle To access the comfort guide you will first need to move the headrest forward by pulli...

Page 85: ...shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previou...

Page 86: ...o in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made t...

Page 87: ...n death in a crash To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible After a minor crash replacem...

Page 88: ...impact airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door With roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim Airbags are designed to supple...

Page 89: ...th seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap should...

Page 90: ...rontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar The seat mounted...

Page 91: ...that block the inflation path of a seat mounted side impact airbag 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 openin...

Page 92: ...nflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs The vehicle has seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags See Airbag System on page 3 32 Seat mo...

Page 93: ...te 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...

Page 94: ...s 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 bre...

Page 95: ...cords information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 13 16 and Event Data Recorders on page 13 16 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service c...

Page 96: ...ren who are large enough using safety belts A label on the sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag de...

Page 97: ...senger 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...

Page 98: ...e vehicle the on 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...

Page 99: ...shion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermar...

Page 100: ...affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and...

Page 101: ...of the passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed fo...

Page 102: ...regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 15 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is damaged ope...

Page 103: ...eats should wear the vehicle safety belts The manufacturer s instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulde...

Page 104: ...c bones in a crash It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page...

Page 105: ...ther the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian provinc...

Page 106: ...force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint WARNING Never do this Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injure...

Page 107: ...lar child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete sup...

Page 108: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint B Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat B provides restra...

Page 109: ...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 itsel...

Page 110: ...ing child restraint a child riding in a forward facing child seat an older child riding in a booster seat and children who are large enough using safety belts A label on the sun visor says Never put a...

Page 111: ...e child restraint you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the chil...

Page 112: ...owing explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and...

Page 113: ...e the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for...

Page 114: ...abel near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion To assist you in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover if equipped or near the anchor The...

Page 115: ...should be used for the center seating position only Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a nation...

Page 116: ...restraint per anchor WARNING 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 beh...

Page 117: ...d tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the to...

Page 118: ...sing a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over t...

Page 119: ...to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 55 for how and where to install the child...

Page 120: ...the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Po...

Page 121: ...fore placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth Whe...

Page 122: ...nce even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the fro...

Page 123: ...indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 16 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and...

Page 124: ...and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and...

Page 125: ...he button This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack See Auxiliary Devices on page 7 34 for more information Glove Box Lift the glove box handle to open it Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box C...

Page 126: ...nder the armrest Move the armrest all the way to the rear position slide the cover back and remove the tray Floor Console Storage For vehicles with a second row center console open each area to access...

Page 127: ...Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover it can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle To install the cover place the loops on each corner of the cover on th...

Page 128: ...thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver Someone could be injured Be sure to return the cover to the closed position and latch before driving If the cover is removed always store...

Page 129: ...ur dealer for additional information Notice Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg 200 lbs or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle Load cargo so that...

Page 130: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 4 6 Storage 2 NOTES...

Page 131: ...21 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 5 22 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 22 Tire Pressure Light 5 22 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 23 Security Light 5 23 High Beam On Light 5 24 Cruise Control Lig...

Page 132: ...ration 5 52 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever A down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Pus...

Page 133: ...nd hold w or press to play the highlighted track To select tracks on an iPod or USB device for vehicles with a navigation system 1 Press and hold w or c x while listening to a song listed in the main...

Page 134: ...ore information c x End Press to reject an incoming call or end a current call SRCE Source Voice Recognition Press to switch between the radio CD and for vehicles with DVD front auxiliary and rear aux...

Page 135: ...If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged wiper blades should be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 28 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers A circuit breaker...

Page 136: ...ormation Center DIC With DIC Buttons on page 5 24 or Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 for more information about the DIC Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon l...

Page 137: ...in a magnetically clean and safe location such as an open parking lot where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings utility wires manhole...

Page 138: ...tion 4 The DIC will display CALIBRATING DRIVE IN CIRCLES Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km h 5 mph to complete the calibration The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a few se...

Page 139: ...ory power outlets They are located on the instrument panel below the climate controls under the front center console cupholders at the rear of the center console and in the rear cargo area To use the...

Page 140: ...hat uses a maximum limit of 150 watts The power outlet is located on the rear of the center console An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use The light comes on when the ignition...

Page 141: ...t something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when the...

Page 142: ...Black plate 12 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 5 12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown Metric Similar...

Page 143: ...in the tank An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on The gauge will first indicate empty before the vehicle is out of fuel the vehicle s fuel tank should be fi...

Page 144: ...ge based on the state of charge of the battery The voltmeter may fluctuate This is normal Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in the low warnin...

Page 145: ...eir safety belt The light also begins to flash This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 39 for more information This cycle repeats if the passenger re...

Page 146: ...vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check If you are using remote start to start the vehicle fro...

Page 147: ...h the electrical charging system Have it checked by your dealer Driving while this light is on could drain the battery When this light comes on the Driver Information Center DIC also displays the SERV...

Page 148: ...t the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also result in a failur...

Page 149: ...ently as designed and can cause stalling after start up stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions might go away...

Page 150: ...uit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away...

Page 151: ...the ignition key is turned to ON RUN This is normal If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light stays on turn the ignition to LO...

Page 152: ...have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off If the light comes on and stays on while driving the vehicle may have a problem with the co...

Page 153: ...catches fire Someone could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine The repairs would not be covered...

Page 154: ...river Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons If your vehicle has DIC buttons the information below explains the operation of this system The DIC displays information about your vehicle It also displa...

Page 155: ...t stem to view the odometer and trip odometers DIC Buttons The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located in the center of the instrument panel The buttons ar...

Page 156: ...be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil lif...

Page 157: ...he vehicle has a compass See Compass on page 5 6 for more information Blank Display This display shows no information Trip Fuel Menu Items 3 Trip Fuel Press this button to scroll through the following...

Page 158: ...ge of the vehicle s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank This estimate will change if driving conditions change For example if driving in traffic...

Page 159: ...nd hold the set reset button while FUEL USED is displayed AVG Average SPEED Press the trip fuel button until AVG SPEED displays This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per ho...

Page 160: ...set at the beginning of the trip To use the retroactive reset feature press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for at least four seconds The trip odometer will display the number of kilometers km o...

Page 161: ...ill be turned on If you choose OFF the system will be turned off The URPA system automatically turns back on after each vehicle start When the URPA system is turned off and the vehicle is shifted out...

Page 162: ...rect the problem The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the...

Page 163: ...ars on the DIC HOOD OPEN On some models this message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully closed Stop and turn off the vehicle check the hood for obstructions and close the hood again...

Page 164: ...e 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 Do not increase the engine speed a...

Page 165: ...ntil the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer See Engine Oil on page 10 8 Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER...

Page 166: ...E transmitter battery is low The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 Lamp Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTR...

Page 167: ...engine for at least 15 seconds then start the engine again If this message still comes on it means there is a problem See your dealer for service The vehicle is safe to drive however you do not have...

Page 168: ...ur dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays when a problem is detected with the power steering system When this message is di...

Page 169: ...veral conditions may cause this message to appear See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 47 for more information If the warning comes on and stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS See y...

Page 170: ...transmission fluid or while the transmission temperature warning is displayed This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot Driving with the transmission f...

Page 171: ...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 turn...

Page 172: ...AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings SHIFT OU...

Page 173: ...feedback when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter LIGHTS ONLY The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter HORN ONLY The horn will sound on the seco...

Page 174: ...formation Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to...

Page 175: ...the vehicle with the RKE transmitter The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed or the vehicle is no longer off See Remote Keyless Entry RKE Sy...

Page 176: ...ll be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the d...

Page 177: ...is pressed NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE STAR...

Page 178: ...the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu Exiting the F...

Page 179: ...line with and facing the garage door opener motor head or gate motor head Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed It is recommended that a new bat...

Page 180: ...4 The indicator light on the Universal Home Remote will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Re...

Page 181: ...Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig...

Page 182: ...lease ends To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote device 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds 2 Release both butto...

Page 183: ...r Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 4 Courtesy Lamps 6 5 Dome Lamps 6 5 Reading Lamps 6 5 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 6 Delayed Entry Lighting 6 6 Delayed Exit Lighting 6 6 Parad...

Page 184: ...mps listed below A warning chime sounds if the driver s door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Head...

Page 185: ...ll come on Do not cover the light sensor on top of the instrument panel because it works with the DRL Delayed Headlamps Delayed headlamps provide a period of exterior lighting as you leave the area ar...

Page 186: ...ignaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on a signal bulb might be burned out Have the bulbs replaced If the bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses and Circui...

Page 187: ...bove the rear seat passengers The dome lamps come on when a door is opened unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in The lamps can also be turned on and off by turning the instrument panel br...

Page 188: ...is opened Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed The ignition must be off for delayed entry lighting to work I...

Page 189: ...alternator may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on such as headlamps h...

Page 190: ...y lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on If any of these lamps are left on they automatically turn off after 10 minutes if the ignition is off The lamps will not come back on again until one of...

Page 191: ...t Entertainment RSE System 7 36 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 7 45 Phone Bluetooth 7 47 Introduction Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system s features WARNING Taki...

Page 192: ...fter the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 20 for more information Navigation Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system see the separate Navigation Syste...

Page 193: ...or more information on the vehicle s RSE system The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media DTS and DTS Digit...

Page 194: ...the current song being played Auto Text will automatically page scroll the information every five seconds above the FAV presets on the radio display To activate Auto Text 1 Press MENU to display the...

Page 195: ...ition press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for different types of music The choices are pop rock country...

Page 196: ...dio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory If Calibration Error displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your d...

Page 197: ...V button Press to go through up to six pages of favorites each having six favorite stations available per page Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or XM stations The balance fa...

Page 198: ...until a beep sounds The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press either arrow again to stop scanning The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong s...

Page 199: ...avorites button and steering wheel controls See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 2 FAV Favorites A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station...

Page 200: ...appear shortly Channel Off Air This channel is not currently in service Tune in to another channel Channel Unauth This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package Channe...

Page 201: ...plug the item from the accessory power outlet FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km 10 to 40 mi Although the radio has a built in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interferenc...

Page 202: ...g Z EJECT Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The disc can be removed If the disc is no...

Page 203: ...rasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed...

Page 204: ...VD Player Playing a CD In Either the DVD or CD Slot Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing loading a disc into the system depending on m...

Page 205: ...sume playing the track The elapsed time of the track displays FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track Sound will be heard at a reduced volume Release to resume playi...

Page 206: ...es or the edge of the hole and the outer edge If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean...

Page 207: ...e radio has the capability 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 MP3 Radios with CD USB on page 7 21 or MP3 Radios with CD DVD...

Page 208: ...g mode See the information given earlier in this section specific to the radio CD and the DVD Also see Setting the Clock in the index for setting the clock and date SEEK Previous Track Chapter Press t...

Page 209: ...display the system is in pause mode If the pause icon is showing on display the system is in playback mode If the DVD screen is off press the play button to turn the screen on Some DVDs begin playing...

Page 210: ...the DVD A disc Nav Navigate Press to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus e Audio Stream Press to cycle through audio stream formats located on the DVD A disc The video screen s...

Page 211: ...play again If loading and reading a DVD or CD cannot be completed and the disc fails to eject press and hold Z DVD for more than five seconds to force the disc to eject DVD Error Messages Player Error...

Page 212: ...io supports Up to 700 folders Up to 8 folders in depth Up to 65 535 files Folder and file names up to 64 bytes Files with an mp3 or wma file extension AAC files stored on an iPod FAT16 FAT32 Root Dire...

Page 213: ...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 fil...

Page 214: ...ay begin playing while it is scanning in the background When the scan is finished the disc begins playing files in order by artist The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display...

Page 215: ...ESSORY or ON RUN position When the vehicle is turned off the iPod automatically powers off and will not charge or draw power from the vehicle s battery If you have an older iPod model that is not supp...

Page 216: ...raised when pause is being used Press the softkey below j again to resume playback Back Press the softkey below the back tab to go back to the main display screen on an iPod or the root directory on...

Page 217: ...hrough the list each time the softkey is pressed Fifth softkey end of the list Repeat Functionality To use Repeat Press the softkey below or to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track Repeat All Pr...

Page 218: ...audio and MP3 WMA files on a mixed mode disc Uncompressed audio is played before MP3 WMA files Press the CAT category button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3 WMA files CD R or CD RW Suppor...

Page 219: ...folder the radio displays ROOT Order of Play Compressed audio files are accessed in the following order Playlists Files stored in the root directory Files stored in folders in the root directory Track...

Page 220: ...ess than five seconds have played Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks SEEK Press to go to the next track Press and hold or press multiple times to continu...

Page 221: ...st in alphabetical order Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the artist displays To change from playback by artist to playback by album 1 Press the softkey located below the Sor...

Page 222: ...device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the radio s display f Tune Turn to select files SEEK Press to go to the start of the track if more than ten seconds...

Page 223: ...eached 4 Turn f to scroll through the files in the selected folder 5 Press f to select the file to be played To skip through large lists the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following orde...

Page 224: ...Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Shuffle Album or Shuffle Folder Shuffle Off This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected 2 Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Shuffles all...

Page 225: ...n either slot the DVD CD text tab and a message showing the track or chapter number displays If an auxiliary input device is not connected and a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD CD...

Page 226: ...s two wireless headphones and a remote control See Operation on page 7 2 for more information on the vehicle s infotainment system Before Driving The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only The...

Page 227: ...s See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information To adjust the volume on the headphones use the volume control located on the right side Infrared transmitters are located at the re...

Page 228: ...es and keep them in a cool dry place Audio Video A V Jacks A Yellow Video Input B White Left Audio Input C Red Right Audio Input The A V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment syste...

Page 229: ...e The DVD player can be selected as an audio source on the RSA system See Rear Seat Audio RSA System on page 7 45 for more information When a device is connected to the A V jacks or the radio s auxili...

Page 230: ...y and start the disc The radio can also turn on the video screen display See Operation on page 7 2 for more information Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage...

Page 231: ...cel slow play mode press s again t Previous Track Chapter Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter Press again to go to the previous track or chapter This button might not work whe...

Page 232: ...ress within three seconds after entering a numeric selection to clear all numerical inputs 10 Double Digit Entries Press to select chapter or track numbers greater than nine Press this button before e...

Page 233: ...he remote control In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction betwe...

Page 234: ...nections at both devices Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes Check for obstructions low batteries reception range and interference from cellular telephone towers or use a cellula...

Page 235: ...evices in or near the vehicle Excludes the OnStar System Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console When cleaning the RSE overhead console surface use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water Cleaning the...

Page 236: ...left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones SRCE Source Press to select between the radio AM FM CD and if the vehicle has these features DVD front auxiliar...

Page 237: ...menu is being displayed press PROG to perform the ENTER menu function Phone Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability the system can interact with many cell phones allowing Placement a...

Page 238: ...to dial phone numbers and name tags For additional information say Help while you are in a voice recognition menu Noise Keep interior noise levels to a minimum The system may not recognize voice comma...

Page 239: ...multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system To connect to a differen...

Page 240: ...e paired Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to you may have to use this command several times 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Bluetooth 3 Say Change phone If another cell pho...

Page 241: ...d followed by a tone After the last digit has been entered say Store and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number Using the Delete Command 1 Press and hold b g...

Page 242: ...o clear the last number To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Digit Dial 3 Say each digit one at a time that you want to...

Page 243: ...person on the other end of the call cannot hear them To mute a call press b g and then say Mute call To cancel mute press b g and then say Un mute call Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred bet...

Page 244: ...the numbers stored as name tags during a call You can use this feature when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can also be stored for use Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1...

Page 245: ...te Control Only 8 10 Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio 8 11 Air Vents Air Vents 8 12 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 13 Climate Control Systems The heating c...

Page 246: ...lly selects outside air Recirculation cannot be selected while in floor mode Defog This clears the windows of fog or moisture Air is directed to the windshield floor outlets and side window vents When...

Page 247: ...ngine is turned on again This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle The recirculation mode ca...

Page 248: ...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 the defogger grid Dual Automatic Climate Control System...

Page 249: ...e display The current air delivery mode and fan speed also appear for approximately five seconds When AUTO is selected the air conditioning and air inlet are automatically controlled The air condition...

Page 250: ...S indicator comes on Manual Operation The air delivery mode or fan speed can be manually adjusted D C Fan Control Press to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing D or C while in automatic control...

Page 251: ...til all the windows are clear While in defrost mode if the PASS button is pressed the PASS button indicator flashes three times to show that the passenger climate control system cannot be activated If...

Page 252: ...he windows can fog when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed REAR Press to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on or...

Page 253: ...hicle There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle Any cover on the...

Page 254: ...the rear climate control to the front climate control settings It comes on when REAR is pressed Independent Mode This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls I...

Page 255: ...r the C are pressed An indicator comes on when the rear system is on The system can also be turned off by pressing and holding the C button Mimic Mode This mode matches the rear climate control to the...

Page 256: ...e center of the outlet to change the direction of the air flow Use the thumbwheel near the outlet to control the amount of air flow or to shut off the airflow Keep all outlets open whenever possible f...

Page 257: ...what type of replacement filter to use see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 7 1 Open the glove box 2 Twist the compartment retainers A and pull outward to remove 3 Lower the instrument panel...

Page 258: ...abs to remove 6 Remove the old air filter from the passenger compartment air filter housing B 7 Install the new air filter 8 Replace the housing cover 9 If removed re install the instrument panel comp...

Page 259: ...Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 23 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 24 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 24 Manual Mode 9 26 Tow Haul Mode 9 27 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 28 Brakes Antil...

Page 260: ...riving Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunk Driving WARNING Drinking and then driving is v...

Page 261: ...er than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control the vehicle while driving brakes steering and accelerator At times as when driving on snow...

Page 262: ...ke assist but it will be used when the brake is applied Once the power assist is used up it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non dealer accessories can affect...

Page 263: ...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 ca...

Page 264: ...s tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin If the vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and qu...

Page 265: ...he vehicle to be carried away If this Continued WARNING Continued happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through f...

Page 266: ...these conditions include Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape Check all fluid levels and brakes tires cooling system and transmission Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills...

Page 267: ...g 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...

Page 268: ...of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the side of the vehicle that is a...

Page 269: ...to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method WARNING If the vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured The vehicle can overh...

Page 270: ...loss of control and a crash Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Example Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to...

Page 271: ...there will 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 b...

Page 272: ...t 113 kg 250 lbs Example 3 A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 453 kg 1 000 lbs B Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs C Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to your vehicl...

Page 273: ...s 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...

Page 274: ...nside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle...

Page 275: ...r different positions In order to shift out of P Park the ignition must be in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be applied Notice Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition c...

Page 276: ...the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets This position unlocks the ignition and steering wheel Use this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed R ON RUN Thi...

Page 277: ...r long periods of time by returning the key to 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...

Page 278: ...rheat 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 extension cord rated...

Page 279: ...vehicle 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK OFF 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand the vehicle is in P Park Leaving the Vehicle with the...

Page 280: ...designed to Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P Park with the shift lever button fully released and Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P Park unless the ignition is in...

Page 281: ...ng garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle exhaust sy...

Page 282: ...nsmission 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 r...

Page 283: ...as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting Out of Park on page 9 22 R Reverse Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting...

Page 284: ...y than D Drive You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud Manual Mode Electronic Range Select ERS Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top gear limit of the transmission and the vehic...

Page 285: ...ode The button is located on the instrument panel under the climate controls Push the button to activate the system Push it again to deactivate the system You can use this feature to assist when towin...

Page 286: ...en the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away ABS checks itself A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on and it might even be noticed that the bra...

Page 287: ...ng Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down then push the parking brake pedal down If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Wa...

Page 288: ...brake traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions When you first start the vehicle and begin to drive away the sy...

Page 289: ...ction control system has been turned off system noises may be heard and felt as a result of the brake traction control working It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions bu...

Page 290: ...ise control is being used when the system activates the StabiliTrak light will flash and cruise control will automatically disengage Cruise control may be reengaged when road conditions allow See Crui...

Page 291: ...the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed 1 Press the I button to turn the cruise control system on 2 Get up to the speed desired 3 Press and rel...

Page 292: ...en going up steep hills you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed When going downhill you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed dow...

Page 293: ...h An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps The interval between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle When the distance is less than 30 cm 12 in the beeps are continuou...

Page 294: ...s attached to the vehicle The vehicle s bumper is damaged Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system Other conditions may affect system performance such as vibrations from a jackhammer or th...

Page 295: ...or light turns off The rear vision camera display is now disabled To turn the rear vision camera system on again press and hold z until the left indicator light illuminates The rear vision camera syst...

Page 296: ...the plus or minus screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen _ Contrast Touch the plus or minus screen buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen Symbols The n...

Page 297: ...from other vehicle systems If any other problem occurs or if a problem persists see your dealer Rear Vision Camera Location The camera is located in the rear liftgate handle The area displayed by the...

Page 298: ...r vision camera system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash A s...

Page 299: ...e regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 an audible knocking noise commonly referred to as spark knock might be heard when driving I...

Page 300: ...ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving Fuel Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required t...

Page 301: ...you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance The malfunc...

Page 302: ...s after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Exterior Care on page 10 87 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it...

Page 303: ...ed WARNING Continued Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pump...

Page 304: ...pacity see Trailer Towing on page 9 50 Trailering changes handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy With the added weight the engine transmission wheel assemblies and tires are forced...

Page 305: ...owing with a Stability Control System When towing the sound of the stability control system might be heard The system is reacting to the vehicle movement caused by the trailer which mainly occurs duri...

Page 306: ...avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer Because the rig is longer it is necessary to go farther beyond the passed veh...

Page 307: ...lar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the transmission in P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warni...

Page 308: ...periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions See Engine Overheating on...

Page 309: ...e GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice See Customer Assistance Offices U S and Canada on page 13 5 or Customer Assistance Offices Mexico...

Page 310: ...is to weigh the vehicle and trailer Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Inflate the vehicle s tires to the upper limit for cold tires These numbers can be found on the Certification label or see Vehic...

Page 311: ...more than 450 kg 1 000 lbs needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed ad...

Page 312: ...railer wiring package The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires behind the steering column for the electric trailer brake controller The harness contains the following wires Red Black Power Supply...

Page 313: ...tarter Switch Check 10 26 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 26 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 27 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 27 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 2...

Page 314: ...60 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 67 Tire Changing 10 68 Secondary Latch System 10 77 Compact Spare Tire 10 79 Jump Starting Jump Starting 10 80 Towing Towing the Vehicle 10 84 Recrea...

Page 315: ...contain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Accessories and Modifications Adding non dealer accessories to...

Page 316: ...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...

Page 317: ...on the driver s side of the vehicle 2 At the front of the vehicle pull up on the center of the hood and push the secondary hood release to the right 3 After you have partially lifted the hood gas str...

Page 318: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 10 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...

Page 319: ...il under Engine Oil on page 10 8 H Engine Cover on page 10 7 I Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 8 J Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick See Checking the Fluid...

Page 320: ...artment Overview on page 10 6 for the location of the engine oil dipstick Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential 1 If the engine has been running recently turn off the engine and allow s...

Page 321: ...dexos specification This vehicle was filled at the factory with dexos approved engine oil Notice Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appr...

Page 322: ...that is needed for good performance and engine protection Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty What to Do with Used Oil Used...

Page 323: ...The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system It is al...

Page 324: ...have it repaired as soon as possible Change the fluid at the intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubrican...

Page 325: ...r remains covered with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 1 Remove the engine cover See Engine Cover on page 10 7 A Ventilation Tube B Sensor 2 Disconnec...

Page 326: ...he air cleaner filter is off dirt can easily get into the engine which could damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Cooling System The cooling system allows the eng...

Page 327: ...id to the cooling system can be dangerous Plain water and other liquids can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain wate...

Page 328: ...en checking the coolant level Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down If...

Page 329: ...ngine 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 WARNING Steam and scalding liq...

Page 330: ...engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose feels warm Any time during this procedure watch out for the engine cooling fans 8 If the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck is low add m...

Page 331: ...is not covered by the warranty Notice If the engine catches fire while driving with no coolant the vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Over...

Page 332: ...he warning does not come back on continue to drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park the vehicle right away If there is no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while...

Page 333: ...voir clean 4 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 5 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 6 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The fluid level shoul...

Page 334: ...Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the ta...

Page 335: ...Adjustment Every time the brakes are applied with or without the vehicle moving the brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have...

Page 336: ...remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system WARNING If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or oth...

Page 337: ...it off immediately Battery Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed DANGER Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead comp...

Page 338: ...N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection the vehicle co...

Page 339: ...ured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fair...

Page 340: ...lass Wiper Blade To replace the backglass wiper blade 1 Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when...

Page 341: ...Halogen Bulbs WARNING Halogen bulbs 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 pa...

Page 342: ...lb straight into the bulb socket until it connects 9 Push the taillamp assembly back into its original location When reinstalling the taillamp assembly make sure the pin on the taillamp assembly lines...

Page 343: ...t electrical load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed This greatly reduces the chance of circuit o...

Page 344: ...fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted...

Page 345: ...tem ABS Motor AFS Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System Fuses Usage AUX POWER Auxiliary Power AUX VAC PUMP Auxiliary Vacuum Pump AWD All Wheel Drive System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Batt...

Page 346: ...Liftgate PWR OUTLET Power Outlet REAR CAMERA Rear Camera RR APO Rear Accessory Power Outlet RR DEFOG Rear Defogger RR HVAC Rear Climate Control System RT HI BEAM Right High Beam Headlamp RT LO BEAM Ri...

Page 347: ...dlamps HORN Horn Relays Usage IGN Ignition Main LT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp PRK LAMP Park Lamp PWR TRN Powertrain RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger RT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer...

Page 348: ...me Running Lamps DRL 2 GMC HID Only If Equipped Rear Fog Lamps China Only DSPLY Display FRT WSW Front Windshield Washer HTD COOL SEAT Heated Cooling Seats Fuses Usage HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air...

Page 349: ...Seat Relay PWR WNDW Power Windows Relay PWR COLUMN Power Steering Column Relay L GATE Liftgate Relay LCK Power Lock Relay REAR WSW Rear Window Washer Relay Relays Usage UNLCK Power Unlock Relay DRL2...

Page 350: ...er as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflat...

Page 351: ...Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identif...

Page 352: ...urer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Lim...

Page 353: ...letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted b...

Page 354: ...ers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT Motor Vehicle Safety Standards The DOT code...

Page 355: ...ns a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A t...

Page 356: ...ted cargo load See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A l...

Page 357: ...at 420 kPa 60 psi For additional information regarding the compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire on page 10 79 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure You cannot t...

Page 358: ...Under inflation also reduces fuel 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 a...

Page 359: ...shown on the tire loading information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 A message to check the pressure in a specific tire displays in the Driver Information Center DIC The low tire pressure...

Page 360: ...hen stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message also displays The malfunction light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected Som...

Page 361: ...ool There are two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer the matching process stops and must be restarted The...

Page 362: ...ure cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1...

Page 363: ...laces 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 If...

Page 364: ...duce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle The original equipment tires installed on the vehicle when it was new were designed to meet...

Page 365: ...wheels It is all right to drive with the compact spare temporarily as it was developed for use on the vehicle See Compact Spare Tire on page 10 79 WARNING Using bias ply tires on the vehicle may caus...

Page 366: ...vel of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for t...

Page 367: ...government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual...

Page 368: ...heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance Adj...

Page 369: ...n used or how far it has been driven may be unknown It could fail suddenly and cause a crash When replacing wheels use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains WARNING Do not use tire chains Ther...

Page 370: ...p well off the road if possible WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire Re inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a...

Page 371: ...ued WARNING Continued 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 5 Place wheel blocks on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed This vehicle may come with a ja...

Page 372: ...Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store t...

Page 373: ...Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See R...

Page 374: ...ge 10 67 2 Unwrap the sealant air hose F and the power plug H 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the valve...

Page 375: ...ached Notice If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes the vehicle should not be driven farther The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor...

Page 376: ...ure has fallen more than 68 kPa 10 psi below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Assista...

Page 377: ...ng Flashers on page 6 3 See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 58 for other important safety warnings 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Storing the Tire Sealant an...

Page 378: ...el See Tire Pressure on page 10 44 The pressure gauge C may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading The compressor may b...

Page 379: ...nd remove the canister 4 Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer 5 Push the new canister into place Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit The tire sealant and compressor...

Page 380: ...pulling the cover off A Tool Bag B Wing Bolt C Jack 2 Remove the wing bolt B by turning it counterclockwise 3 Push the jack C up out of the holding bracket and remove the tool bag A 4 Turn the jack on...

Page 381: ...lug wrench B into the hoist shaft D 4 Turn the lug wrench B counterclockwise to lower the spare tire E to the ground Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the...

Page 382: ...did lower to the ground continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center listed previously 5 If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground see Sec...

Page 383: ...d be damaged Do not use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts if this vehicle has wheel locks 4 To identify the appropriate jacking location find the triangle A about 12 inches 30 5 cm from the fr...

Page 384: ...d so that there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well 8 Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire 9 Remove the plastic spare tire heat shield by pulling the rubber latch Stor...

Page 385: ...with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification Continued WARNING Continued after replacing Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locki...

Page 386: ...a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To store the spare tire 1 Lay the compact spare tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve ste...

Page 387: ...back of the cap with the extension of the shaft if the vehicle has aluminum wheels 3 Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle 4 Pull the c...

Page 388: ...jack is facing toward you 2 Turn the jack C on its side and place down on the holding bracket 3 Reinstall the wing bolt B by turning clockwise 4 To replace the cover line up the tab at the front of th...

Page 389: ...read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next To release the spar...

Page 390: ...ts you know that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack 7 Lower the jack by turning the lug wrench counterclockwise Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire sl...

Page 391: ...3 000 miles 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 possib...

Page 392: ...egative ground system Notice Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt system with a negative ground for jump starting If the other vehicle does not have a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehic...

Page 393: ...ave enough water You do not need to add water to the ACDelco battery or batteries installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low...

Page 394: ...e terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the...

Page 395: ...er or other metal Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive...

Page 396: ...towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the ve...

Page 397: ...ow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground 1 Position the vehicle to be towed shift the transmission to P Park and turn the ignition to LOCK OFF 2 Secure the vehicle to the towin...

Page 398: ...different tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to the transmission Dolly Towing All Wheel Drive Vehicles All wheel drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on the gr...

Page 399: ...rior Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing the Vehicle later in t...

Page 400: ...al 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 brigh...

Page 401: ...clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium calcium or so...

Page 402: ...t make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protec...

Page 403: ...using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Apply the cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth to prevent over spray Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately Not...

Page 404: ...oil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process with plain water If any of the soil remains a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary Test a sm...

Page 405: ...Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commerc...

Page 406: ...oor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Use the floor mat w...

Page 407: ...in the floor mat grommet 2 Pull up on the floor mat 3 Center the slot in the floor mat grommet with the knob on the floor and set into position 4 Turn the knob until it is perpendicular to the slot i...

Page 408: ...Black plate 96 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 10 96 Vehicle Care 2 NOTES...

Page 409: ...icle owner you are responsible for the scheduled maintenance in this section We recommend having your dealer perform these services Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working...

Page 410: ...f genuine parts from your dealer Rotation of New Tires To maintain ride handling and performance of the vehicle it is important that the first rotation service for new tires be performed Tires should...

Page 411: ...on page 10 50 Rotate tires if necessary See Tire Rotation on page 10 50 Fluids visual leak check or every 12 months whichever occurs first A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level che...

Page 412: ...page 10 27 See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check on page 10 27 Accelerator pedal check for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit che...

Page 413: ...or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be...

Page 414: ...age 10 8 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 15 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 88862806 in...

Page 415: ...0953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 in Canada 992887 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacem...

Page 416: ...Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenanc...

Page 417: ...Black plate 9 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 Service and Maintenance 11 9 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed...

Page 418: ...Black plate 10 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 11 10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed...

Page 419: ...ndshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the...

Page 420: ...he air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 10 8 L 11 4 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5 2 L 5...

Page 421: ...k plate 3 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 6L V6 Engine D Automatic 1 10 mm 0 043 in Engine Drive Belt Rou...

Page 422: ...Black plate 4 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2011 12 4 Technical Data 2 NOTES...

Page 423: ...y Defects to the Canadian Government 13 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 16 Event Data Recorders 13 16 OnSta...

Page 424: ...th your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enfo...

Page 425: ...e 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 a...

Page 426: ...to the dealer service agent service manager dealer sales agent or sales manager depending on your case Make sure that they have all necessary information They are interested in your continual satisfa...

Page 427: ...Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 www gm ca 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800...

Page 428: ...800 833 2438 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Online Owner Center Chevrolet Owner Center U S www chevyownercenter com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle all in on...

Page 429: ...m is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift for the vehicle For...

Page 430: ...times Services Provided Emergency Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out A re...

Page 431: ...authorization has been received the Roadside Assistance advisor will help to make arrangements and explain how to receive payment Alternative Service If assistance cannot be provided right away the Ro...

Page 432: ...n a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Cou...

Page 433: ...ement and meet state provincial local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fue...

Page 434: ...e As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle L...

Page 435: ...and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN Insurance company and policy number General description of the damage to the other vehicle Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replace...

Page 436: ...o assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle Th...

Page 437: ...d remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327...

Page 438: ...equipped to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle Some modules may also store data about how yo...

Page 439: ...xcept with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request by police or similar government office as part of GM s defense...

Page 440: ...onal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the F...

Page 441: ...gs Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 45 Passenger Status Indicator 5 16 Readiness Light 5 15 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 44 System Check 3 32 Alarm System Anti Theft 2 13 All Wheel Drive 9 28...

Page 442: ...29 Buying New Tires 10 52 C Calibration 5 6 California Fuel Requirements 9 42 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 10 3 Warning 10 3 Camera Rear Vision 9 36 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and S...

Page 443: ...holders 4 1 Customer Assistance 13 6 Offices 13 5 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 13 14 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 13 1 13 3 D Damage...

Page 444: ...olant Temperature Warning Light 5 22 Cooling System 10 14 Cooling System Messages 5 34 Cover 10 7 Drive Belt Routing 12 3 Exhaust 9 23 Heater 9 20 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 10 20 Overheatin...

Page 445: ...er 5 13 Speedometer 5 13 Tachometer 5 13 Voltmeter 5 14 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 11 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 45 Vehicle Care 10 2 Glove Box 4 1 GM Mobility Reim...

Page 446: ...p Shoulder Belt 3 25 LATCH System Replacing Parts After a Crash 3 63 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 55 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide 2 9 Lighting Delayed Entry 6 6 Delayed Exit 6 6 Entry 6...

Page 447: ...ar 5 33 Engine Cooling System 5 34 Engine Oil 5 35 Engine Power 5 35 Fuel System 5 35 Key and Lock 5 36 Lamp 5 36 Object Detection System 5 36 Ride Control System 5 37 Service Vehicle 5 38 Tire 5 38 T...

Page 448: ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 5 16 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 13 Passenger Sensing System 3 39 Perchlorate Materials Requirements California 10 3 Personalization Vehicle 5 41 Phone Blueto...

Page 449: ...Defects Canadian Government 13 15 General Motors 13 16 U S Government 13 15 Restraints Where to Put 3 54 Retained Accessory Power RAP 9 20 Ride Control Systems Messages 5 37 Roads Driving Wet 9 7 Roa...

Page 450: ...oplamps Bulb Replacement 10 29 Signals Turn and Lane Change 6 4 Spare Tire Compact 10 79 Specifications and Capacities 12 2 Speedometer 5 13 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 5 22 StabiliTrak System 9 30 St...

Page 451: ...eel Replacement 10 56 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 51 Tow Haul Mode 9 27 Tow Haul Mode Light 5 21 Towing Driving Characteristics 9 46 Equipment 9 52 General Information 9 45 Recreational Vehicle 1...

Page 452: ...ge 5 14 W Warning Brake System Light 5 20 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 11 Warnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 6 3 Washer Fluid 10 21 Washer Fluid Messages 5 40 Wheels Alignmen...

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