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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

9159264) - 2016 - crc - 8/17/15

Driving and Operating

215

Driving and
Operating

Driving Information

Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 219
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 220
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 222
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 226
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Parking over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 233
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 239

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Driver Assistance Systems

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . 243
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 253
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Trailer Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Summary of Contents for 2016 Traverse

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...rief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 31 Seats and Restraints 51 Storage 102 Instruments and Controls 107 Lighting 156 Infotainment System 163 Climate Controls 204 Driving and Operating 215 Vehicle Care 264 Service and Maintenance 341 Technical Data 354 Customer Information 357 Reporting Safety Defects 367 OnStar 371 Index 381 ...

Page 3: ...e in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at www helminc com or from Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en ...

Page 4: ...pecific component control message gauge or indicator M Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information 0 Shown when there is more information on another page see page Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean For more information on the sym...

Page 5: ...MNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159264 2016 crc 8 17 15 4 Introduction Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor _ Tow Haul Mode t Traction Control StabiliTrak a Under Pressure M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 6: ...ndshield Wiper Washer 17 Climate Controls 18 Transmission 19 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 20 Radio s 20 Satellite Radio 23 Portable Audio Devices 23 Bluetooth 24 Steering Wheel Controls Radio without Touchscreen 24 Steering Wheel Controls Radio with Touchscreen 25 Cruise Control 25 Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons 25 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 26 Lane Departure Warnin...

Page 7: ...Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159264 2016 crc 8 17 15 6 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 8: ...utton If Equipped See Tow Haul Mode 0 236ii Power Liftgate Button If Equipped See Liftgate 0 39ii 11 Power Outlets 0 114ii 12 USB Port See Auxiliary Devices 0 192ii 13 Shift Lever See Automatic Transmission 0 233ii 14 Climate Control Systems 0 204ii If Equipped Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 207ii If Equipped 15 Driver Information Center DIC Buttons See Driver Information Center DIC With ...

Page 9: ...ors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized To open or close the liftgate press and hold 8 until the liftgate begins to move Press L and release to locate the vehicle Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm Press L again to cancel the panic alarm See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 33ii Remote Vehicle Start If equipped the engine can be started from out...

Page 10: ... or rear of the vehicle or press the K or Q button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Power Door Locks Base Model Uplevel Model K Press to unlock the doors Q Press to lock the doors See Power Door Locks 0 37ii Liftgate To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P Park Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle and lift up To close the liftgate use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid ...

Page 11: ...Uplevel Shown Base Similar Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it For more information see Power Windows 0 47ii Seat Adjustment Manual Seats 1 Seat Adjustment Handle 2 Driver Seat Height Adjustment Lever 3 Seatback Lever To adjust a manual seat 1 Lift the handle 1 under the seat to unlock it 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and then release the handle 1 ...

Page 12: ...e control 1 forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control 1 up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control 1 up or down Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control 2 forward or rearward See Reclining Seatbacks 0 55ii Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control 3 Se...

Page 13: ... The third row seatbacks can be folded forward and the seats can be removed To fold the third row seatback 1 If the second row seat is in the full rear position adjust it forward to allow the third row seat to fold fully flat 2 Remove anything on or under the seat 3 Disconnect the rear safety belt mini latch using a key in the slot on the mini buckle and let the belt retract into the headliner 4 S...

Page 14: ...ange to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest See Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 57ii Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achieve a comfortable seating position change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while kee...

Page 15: ...light on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 121ii Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Base Model To adjust the mirrors 1 Press o or p to select a mirror 2 Press the control pad to adjust the mirror 3 Return the switch to the center to deselect the mirror Uplevel Model To adjust the mirrors 1 Press 1 or 2 to select a mirror 2 Press the control pa...

Page 16: ...b forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind See Manual Rearview Mirror 0 46ii Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 47ii Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the stee...

Page 17: ... door is opened An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the dome lamps are off Press the button again so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened AMBIENT OFF If Equipped Press the button to turn the ambient lights off Press the button again to turn ambient lights on Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off For more information see Dome Lamps 0 160ii I...

Page 18: ...ft side of the steering column Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers 8 Use for a single wiping cycle OFF Use to turn the wipers off 6 Delays wiping cycle Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes LO Slow wipes HI Fast wipes Windshield Washer J FRONT Press the button at the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield Rear Wi...

Page 19: ...NA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159264 2016 crc 8 17 15 18 In Brief Climate Controls 1 Fan Control 2 REAR Rear Climate Control 3 Temperature Control 4 Recirculation 5 Air Delivery Mode Control 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Air Conditioning ...

Page 20: ...e information about the rear climate control see Rear Climate Control System 0 211ii or Rear Climate Control System with Rear Seat Audio 0 212ii Transmission Electronic Range Select ERS Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle s speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrum...

Page 21: ... system and voice or speech recognition There is also information on settings and downloadable applications if equipped Radio s Radio without Touchscreen O Press to turn the system on and off Turn to increase or decrease the volume BAND Press to choose between FM AM or SiriusXM if equipped f Select radio stations or set Tone options or SEEK Seek or scan stations or tracks 4 Change the display betw...

Page 22: ... 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 SiriusXM stations if equipped See AM FM Radio Radio without Touchscreen 0 172ii or AM FM Radio Radio with Touchscreen 0 173ii Setting the Clock To set the time and date 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN then press O to turn...

Page 23: ...creen 0 169ii SRCE Press to change the audio source to AM FM CD and if equipped SiriusXM front auxiliary rear auxiliary and iPod USB FAV Press to display the favorite list or add a favorite See Operation Radio without Touchscreen 0 167ii or Operation Radio with Touchscreen 0 169ii SEEK or SEEK Seek or scan stations and tracks See Operation Radio without Touchscreen 0 167ii or Operation Radio with ...

Page 24: ...cription can receive SiriusXM programming SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service Refer to www siriusxm com or call 1 866 6...

Page 25: ...x Press to change favorite radio stations select tracks on a CD or navigate tracks or folders on an iPod or USB device b g Press to mute the speakers press again to unmute Press and hold to interact with Bluetooth and OnStar if equipped c x Press to reject an incoming call or end a current call SRCE Press to switch between AM FM CD and if equipped SiriusXM front auxiliary rear auxiliary and iPod U...

Page 26: ...s on an iPod or USB device e or e Press to increase or to decrease the volume See Steering Wheel Controls Radio with Touchscreen 0 109ii or Steering Wheel Controls Radio without Touchscreen 0 108ii Cruise Control I Press to turn cruise control on or off The indicator light on the button comes on when the cruise control is on RES If there is a set speed in memory press briefly to resume to that spe...

Page 27: ...Alert FCA System If equipped FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end crashes FCA provides a green indicator V when a vehicle is detected ahead This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 247ii Lane D...

Page 28: ...han 8 km h 5 mph and uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information Keep the sensors on the vehicle s rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation See Parking Assist 0 246ii Power Outlets The vehicle has 12 volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cell phone or MP3 player The power outlets are located On the center stack below the clim...

Page 29: ...nter stack and the appropriate DIC message displays See Ride Control System Messages 0 142ii Press and release 4 again to turn on both systems See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 239ii Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle s tires If the warni...

Page 30: ...nd the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off 3 Turn the key to LOCK OFF If the vehicle has Driver Information Center DIC buttons 1 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off 2 Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays 3 Press and hold the set reset button until 100 is displayed Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off 4 Turn the key to ...

Page 31: ...co 9159264 2016 crc 8 17 15 30 In Brief Roadside Assistance Program U S 1 800 243 8872 TTY Users U S Only 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program See Roadside Assistance Program 0 361ii ...

Page 32: ... Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 44 Power Mirrors 45 Folding Mirrors 45 Heated Mirrors 46 Park Tilt Mirrors 46 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 46 Manual Rearview Mirror 46 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 47 Windows Windows 47 Power Windows 47 Sun Visors 49 Roof Sunroof 49 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or other...

Page 33: ...ntry RKE transmitter if equipped are connected to the provided key rings The ignition key key rings and RKE transmitter if equipped are designed to work together As a system it reduces the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position If replacements or additions are required see your dealer Limit added items to a few essential keys or small light items no larger than an RKE trans...

Page 34: ...ransmitter functions work up to 60 m 195 ft away from the vehicle Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 0 33ii With Remote Start and Power Liftgate Shown Without Similar Remote Vehicle Start If equipped see Remote Vehicle Start 0 35ii Q Lock Press to lock all the doors If enabled through the Driver Information Center DIC the parking lamp...

Page 35: ...t be in LOCK OFF for the panic alarm to work Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed Any lost or stolen transmitters will no...

Page 36: ...e is running Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 0 33ii Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the vehicle 1 Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter 2 Immediately after completing Step 1 press and hold until the parking lamps flash If the vehicle s lights cannot be seen press and hold for at least four seconds When the vehi...

Page 37: ...ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again Canceling a Remote Start To manually shut off a remote start Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the ignition switch on and then off Conditions in Which the Remote Start Will Not Work The vehicle cannot be started using the remote start feature if th...

Page 38: ...or manually From the inside 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 or button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Power Door Locks Base Model Uplevel Model K Unlock Press to unlock the doors Q Lock Press to lock the doors Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after...

Page 39: ...programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC See Vehicle Personalization With DIC Buttons 0 145ii Lockout Protection When locking is requested with the driver door open and the key in the ignition all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch Safety Locks Caution Pulling the inside door h...

Page 40: ... the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function See Engine Exhaust 0 232ii Caution To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it Manual Liftgate To unlock the liftgate press the power door lock switch or ...

Page 41: ...n to reverse the operation The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or under low battery conditions If this occurs the liftgate can be operated manually If the vehicle is shifted out of P Park while the liftgate power function is in progress it will continue to completion If the vehicle is shifted out of P Park and accelerated before the power liftgate latch closes...

Page 42: ...ll remain open until it is activated again or closed manually Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation press OFF on the power liftgate switch A message displays on the DIC indicating manual operation mode See Door Ajar Messages 0 137ii With the liftgate in manual mode and all of the doors unlocked th...

Page 43: ...l not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle s key or the manual door lock If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre alarm If the vehicle is not started or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10 second pre alarm the alarm will be activated The alarm will...

Page 44: ... disarming the theft deterrent system When the PASS Key III system senses an incorrect key the vehicle does not start Anyone using a trial and error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel comes on when trying to start the vehicle there may be a problem with the th...

Page 45: ...light turns off once the key has been programmed 5 Repeat Steps 1 4 if additional keys are to be programmed If the PASS Key III key is lost or damaged see your dealer or a locksmith to have a new key made The SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM message displays on the Driver Information Center DIC when there is a problem with the theft deterrent system See Security Messages 0 142ii for additional infor...

Page 46: ...irrors 1 Press 1 or 2 to select a mirror 2 Press the control pad to adjust the mirror 3 Press 1 or 2 again to deselect the mirror Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA If the vehicle has the SBZA system see Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 0 249ii Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding mirrors push the mirror toward the vehicle Pull the mirror out to return to its original position For vehicles with powe...

Page 47: ...ver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R Reverse This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking The mirror s return to the original position when The vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or remains in R Reverse for about 30 seconds The ignition is turned off The vehicle is driven in R Reverse above a set speed To turn this feature on or off see Vehicle Personalizat...

Page 48: ...ey can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance 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 Children could be seriously injure...

Page 49: ...witch Programming the Power Windows If the vehicle battery has been recharged disconnected or replaced windows with the express up feature may need to be reprogrammed for this feature to work To program the window 1 Close all doors with the ignition in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position or with Retained Accessory Power RAP active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 230ii 2 Press and continue to h...

Page 50: ...omes on when activated Press v again to deactivate the lockout switch Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or if equipped extend along the rod Roof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained...

Page 51: ...shades must be opened and closed manually To open the sunshade press the button on the sunshade handle to release it and guide it back To close the sunshade pull the sunshade forward until it latches Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and...

Page 52: ...0 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 70 Airbag System Airbag System 71 Where Are the Airbags 72 When Should an Airbag Inflate 74 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 75 How Does an Airbag Restrain 75 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 75 Passenger Sensing System 77 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 81 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 81 Airbag System Check 82 Repla...

Page 53: ...raint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash To raise or lower the head restraint press the button located on the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure tha...

Page 54: ...nnot be adjusted The second row head restraints and third row headrests are not removable Front Seats Seat Adjustment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving 1 Seat Adjustment Handle 2 Driver Seat Height Adjustment Lever 3 Seatback Lever To adjust a manual seat 1 Lift the h...

Page 55: ...own Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control 1 up or down Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control 2 forward or rearward See Reclining Seatbacks 0 55ii Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control 3 See Lumbar Adjustment 0 54ii Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped move the handle forward or rearward to increase or decr...

Page 56: ...otection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Manual Reclining Seatbacks Warning If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be s...

Page 57: ... will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions 2 Press and hold 1 until two beeps 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 previously stored for the identified driver Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver...

Page 58: ... The driver seat moves back approximately 8 cm 3 in To move the seat back farther press S again until the seat is all the way back If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds Try recalling the exit position again If the exit position is still not recalling s...

Page 59: ... up The heated and or cooled 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 start The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on Press the desired heated seat button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started The heated seat button lights will not tu...

Page 60: ... Storage 0 103ii 3 Place the folding armrests in the upright position 4 Make sure that the safety belt is unfastened and in the stowed position 5 Pull the sliding seat lever 3 forward The seatback will tilt forward and the seat will begin sliding forward Continue to push forward on the seatback until the entire seat moves all the way forward and the seat cushion is folded Returning the Seat to the...

Page 61: ... locked Pull up on the head restraint to return it to the upright locked position Adjusting the Seats To adjust the second row seats pull outward on the seat adjustment handle 1 Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position Release the handle 1 and push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked Third Row Seats Warning Using the third row seating position while the second row is f...

Page 62: ... of the vehicle raise the seatback to the upright position using the pull strap on the back of the third row seat or lift the seatback and push it into place from inside the vehicle Warning If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 2 Push and p...

Page 63: ...lier in this section 4 Remove the rear bolts on the floor on each side of the seat 5 Remove the seat by tilting it slightly upward and then pulling it 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 must be folded forward See Folding the Seatback ea...

Page 64: ...ued passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Always wear a safety belt and check that all passenger s are restrained properly too This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders 0 120ii Why Safety Belts Work When riding in a vehicle you travel as fast as the vehicle does If the vehicle stops sudden...

Page 65: ... Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you Always use the correct buckle for your seating position Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash t...

Page 66: ... you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again 3 Push...

Page 67: ...turns quickly to the stowed position the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out If this happens pull the safety belt straight out firmly to unlock the webbing and then release it If the webbing is still locked in the retractor see your dealer Before a door is closed be sure the safety belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the safety belt an...

Page 68: ...ty belts in a side crash or a rollover event Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash they will need to be replaced and the vehicle s safety belt system will probably need other new parts See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 70ii Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a ...

Page 69: ...er the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be behind the belt with the plastic guide on the front 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should ...

Page 70: ...men as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not l...

Page 71: ...ty belt system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even 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 replacement of safety belts may not be necessary But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash ma...

Page 72: ...For the front center airbag the word AIRBAG is on the inboard side of the driver seatback For seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door For roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the ri...

Page 73: ...ight in the seat with both feet on the floor Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the front center armrest or console in vehicles with a front center airbag Continued Warning Continued Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags Warning Children who are up against or very close t...

Page 74: ...Similar The driver and front outboard passenger seat mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The roof rail airbags for the driver front outboard passenger and second and third row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag the airbag might n...

Page 75: ...erate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or front outboard passenger s head and chest Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primarily on how fast the vehicle is traveling It depends on what is hit the direction of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down Frontal airbags may inflate at ...

Page 76: ...rdware are all part of the airbag module For airbag locations see Where Are the Airbags 0 72ii How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by...

Page 77: ...a door If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment you should seek medical attention The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate The feature may also activate without airbag inflation after an event that exceeds a predetermined threshold You ca...

Page 78: ...will be visible during the system check When the system check is complete either the word ON or OFF or the symbol for on or off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 121ii The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with se...

Page 79: ... passenger frontal airbag if The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint A front outboard passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal ...

Page 80: ...irections provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat 0 96ii or Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat 0 98ii 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the 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 veh...

Page 81: ...f indicator is lit Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status See Safety Belts and Child Restraints in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use A thick layer of additional material...

Page 82: ...e a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information 0 366ii Warning For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and ...

Page 83: ...Customer Assistance See Customer Assistance Offices 0 359ii Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light 0 121ii Caution If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly Do not open or break the airbag coverings If there are any opened o...

Page 84: ... guide is not available or if the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An ...

Page 85: ...d to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen C...

Page 86: ...he safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due t...

Page 87: ...straint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Warning...

Page 88: ...to keep the infant positioned in the restraint Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat provides restraint for the child s body with the harness Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window Securing an Add On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can...

Page 89: ...round in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it In some areas of the United States and Canada Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians CPSTs are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly use and install child restraints In the U S refer to the National Highway Traffic Safe...

Page 90: ...er to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If a forward facing child restraint must be secured in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go See Passenger Sensing System 0 77ii for additional information If a child restraint is installed in a second row center seat move the second row seat to the rearward position whenever possible to mini...

Page 91: ...be secured with the LATCH system this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap shoulder belt on the child Make sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower ...

Page 92: ...rder to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attach...

Page 93: ...rd Row I Seating positions with top tether anchors To assist in locating the lower anchors each second row anchor position has a label near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion To assist in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is near the anchor Second Row Bucket Shown Bench Similar The top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seatback for each seati...

Page 94: ...r seating position See Where to Put the Restraint 0 88ii for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Warning If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors or with the safety belt the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Install a LATCH type child restraint prope...

Page 95: ...le and return the safety belt to its stowed position before folding the seat The vehicle may be equipped with a front center airbag in the inboard side of the driver seat Even with a front center airbag a child restraint can be installed in any second row seating position If a child restraint is installed in a second row center seat move the second row seat to the rearward position whenever possib...

Page 96: ...ngle 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if the vehicle has one Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the positi...

Page 97: ...e as soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat The vehicle may be equipped with a front center airbag in the inboard side of the driver seat Even with a front center airba...

Page 98: ...tion Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 88ii 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt...

Page 99: ...nt at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat ...

Page 100: ...the child restraint uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 90ii for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that ...

Page 101: ... When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as ...

Page 102: ... When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System 0 77ii for mor...

Page 103: ...partments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage This vehicle has an instrument panel storage area To open the cover pull the latch forward Glove Box Lift the glove box handle to open it Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box Cupholders There are two cupholder...

Page 104: ...rmrest to slide it forward and backward To open the armrest storage area press the button on the front of the armrest There is additional storage under the armrest Move the armrest all the way to the rear position then slide the storage cover back to access There is a removable tray in the storage area Pull up on the tray to remove and access the lower storage area and power outlet See Power Outle...

Page 105: ...e small loads Cargo Management System This vehicle has a cargo management system located in the rear To remove the cargo management cover 1 Open the cover It remains open when lifted 2 Pull the cover up making sure to unhook the hinges at the rear of the cover 3 Store the cover outside the vehicle or reattach before driving Warning An improperly latched and closed cargo cover or cargo cover left i...

Page 106: ...ecure loads or other items to the vehicle as the hooks could be damaged Roof Rack System Warning If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack like paneling plywood or a mattress the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven The item being carried could be violently torn off and this could cause a collision and damage the vehicle Never carry som...

Page 107: ...nt damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwise it may result in loss of control If driving for a long distance on rough roads or at high speeds occasionally stop the vehicle to...

Page 108: ...Check Engine Light 123 Brake System Warning Light 124 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 125 Tow Haul Mode Light 126 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 126 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 126 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 126 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 127 Tire Pressure Light 127 Engine Oil Pressure Light 127 Security Light 128 High Beam On Light 128 Cruise Control Light 129 Information Dis...

Page 109: ... To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls Radio without Touchscreen Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle s options Some aud...

Page 110: ...uipped Press to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD slot Press to select a track or a folder when navigating folders on an iPod or USB device e or e Volume Press to increase or to decrease the volume Steering Wheel Controls Radio with Touchscreen Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle s options Some audio controls can be adjusted at th...

Page 111: ...ring Wheel Heated Steering Wheel If equipped with a heated steering wheel press to turn it on or off A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column Turn the b...

Page 112: ...below the climate control system Z Rear Wiper Press to turn the rear wiper on and off The wiper speed cannot be changed Y Wash Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window The window wiper will also come on Release the button when enough fluid has been sprayed on the window The rear wiper will run a few more cycles after it is released If the rear wiper function was already on prior to pressing ...

Page 113: ...one 4 Press the trip fuel button until the vehicle heading for example N for North is displayed in the DIC 5 If calibration is necessary calibrate the compass See Compass Calibration Procedure following Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location such as an open parking lot where driving the vehicle in circles is n...

Page 114: ... is complete The DIC display will then return to the previous menu Clock Radio without Touchscreen To adjust the time and date 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN then press O to turn the radio on 2 Press H to display HR MIN MM DD YYYY hour minute month day and year 3 Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels to be changed 4 To increase the time or date do one of the ...

Page 115: ... Cancel screen button to cancel the adjustments Power Outlets The vehicle has 12 volt outlets that can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cell phone or MP3 player The power outlets are located On the center stack below the climate controls Inside the center console At the rear of the center console In the rear cargo area Lift the cover to access the outlet and replace when not in us...

Page 116: ...an 150 watts is plugged into the outlet and no system fault is detected The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK OFF or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off To reset the circuit unplug the item a...

Page 117: ...rious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem check the section that explains what to do Waiting to do r...

Page 118: ...Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159264 2016 crc 8 17 15 Instruments and Controls 117 Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 119: ...arning area at the high end of the tachometer the vehicle could be damaged and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not operate the engine with the rpm s in the warning area Fuel Gauge Metric English When the ignition is on the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left in the tank An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on The gauge will fir...

Page 120: ...tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up The gauge does not go back to empty when the ignition is turned off Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Metric English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature If the gauge pointer moves into the red area it means that the e...

Page 121: ...RY CHARGING SYSTEM message will appear in the Driver Information Center DIC and or the charging system light comes on See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages 0 137ii for more information However readings in either warning zone may indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a d...

Page 122: ...rbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor s the passenger sensing system the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System 0 71ii The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately Warning I...

Page 123: ... turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to...

Page 124: ...before any problem is noticeable Being aware of the light and seeking service promptly when it comes on may prevent damage Caution If the vehicle is driven continually with this light on the emission control system may not work as well the fuel economy may be lower and the vehicle may not run smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Modif...

Page 125: ...our dealer Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If the vehicle requires an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test the test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Connecting devices that are not used to perform an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect ...

Page 126: ... pedal may be harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing the Vehicle 0 328ii Warning The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash If the light is still on after the vehicle has been...

Page 127: ...DW Light If equipped this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction See Lane Departure Warning LDW 0 250ii Vehicle Ahead Indicator If equipped this indi...

Page 128: ...h the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A Driver Information Center DIC tire pressure message may also display See Tire Messages 0 143ii Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tire...

Page 129: ...riefly as the engine is started If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system This light is also used to indicate the status of the anti theft alarm system when the ignition is turned off The light will flash ...

Page 130: ...before the engine was turned off The DIC also displays a shift lever position indicator on the bottom line of the display See Automatic Transmission 0 233ii The outside air temperature and compass if equipped also display on the DIC when viewing the trip and fuel information The outside air temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC display If there is a problem with the ...

Page 131: ...ful life If you see 99 OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display that means 99 of the current oil life remains The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions When the remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messages 0 139ii You should change the oil as soon as you can See Engin...

Page 132: ...on If you choose OFF the system will be turned off When the RCTA system is turned off the DIC will display the REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as a reminder that the system has been turned off See Object Detection System Messages 0 140ii and Rear Vision Camera RVC 0 243ii UNITS Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays This display allows you to select between metric or...

Page 133: ...stem while the desired trip odometer is displayed The trip odometer has a feature called retroactive reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of kilometers miles driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip To use the retroactive reset feature press and hold the set reset button for at least four s...

Page 134: ...l economy under a given driving condition at a specific moment For example if the vehicle is accelerating and achieving low fuel efficiency this display will show fewer bars but if the vehicle is cruising on a flat freeway and getting high fuel efficiency the display will show more bars Fuel economy cannot be reset TIMER Press the trip fuel button until TIMER displays This display can be used as a...

Page 135: ...s odometer and trip odometers Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items ODOMETER Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers km or miles mi To switch between English and metric measurements see UNITS later in this section TRIPA or TRIP B Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIPA or TRIP B displays This d...

Page 136: ...hedule 0 342ii Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system see Engine Oil Life System 0 272ii PARK ASSIST To access this display t...

Page 137: ...ind Zone Alert SBZA 0 249ii REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT If the vehicle has the Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA system this display allows the system to be turned on or off Once in this display press the set reset button to select between ON or OFF If you choose ON the system will be turned on If you choose OFF the system will be turned off When the RCTA system is turned off the DIC will display the REA...

Page 138: ...m with the battery charging system Under certain conditions the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument cluster See Charging System Light 0 122ii Driving with this problem could drain the battery Turn off all unnecessary accessories Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible See your dealer Brake System Messages SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the...

Page 139: ...and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC POWER LIFTGATE OFF This message displays when the power liftgate has been turned off by pressing the power liftgate button on the center stack RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Stop and turn off the ve...

Page 140: ...ore filling to the recommended level If the oil is not low and this message remains on take the vehicle to your dealer for service See Engine Oil 0 269ii OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE This message displays when the vehicle s engine oil pressure is low The oil pressure light also appears on the instrument cluster See Engine Oil Pressure Light 0 127ii Stop the vehicle immediately as engine damage can...

Page 141: ...battery is low The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 33ii Lamp Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off This message clears itself after 10 seconds AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on This messa...

Page 142: ...m has been turned off See Rear Vision Camera RVC 0 243ii and Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons 0 129ii or Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons 0 134ii SERVICE FRONT CAMERA If this message remains on after continued driving the vehicle needs service Do not use the Lane Departure Warning LDW and Forward Collision Alert FCA features Take the vehicle to your dealer SERVICE PA...

Page 143: ...fe to drive however you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak so reduce your speed and drive accordingly SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS When this message is displayed the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See your dealer for service See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 239ii ...

Page 144: ... occurs Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays when your vehicle s throttle system is not functioning properly Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer Tire Messages TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s ti...

Page 145: ...ss of wheel or vehicle speed Certain other vehicle electrical conditions This message turns off when the compact spare tire is replaced by a full size tire the differential fluid cools or the above conditions are no longer present and the warning message is reset To reset the warning message manually turn the ignition off and then back on again after 30 seconds If the message stays on see your dea...

Page 146: ...e your vehicle serviced by your dealer Washer Fluid Messages WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is low Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible See Engine Compartment Overview 0 268ii for the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir Also see Washer Fluid 0 281ii for more information Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Person...

Page 147: ...display all DIC messages in English DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings ENGLISH default All m...

Page 148: ...oor will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P Park ALL AT KEY OUT All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition ALL IN PARK default All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P Park NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on...

Page 149: ...To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors and liftgate will be delayed When locking the doors and liftgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open this feature will delay locking the doors and liftgate until five secon...

Page 150: ...splay Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF The exterior lights will not turn on when you unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter ON default If it is dark enough outside the exterior lights will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter The lights will r...

Page 151: ... the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EASY EXIT SEAT If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature See Memory Seats 0 56ii Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEAT appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customiza...

Page 152: ...ough the following settings OFF The remote start feature will be disabled ON default The remote start feature will be enabled 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 FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their ...

Page 153: ...and home automation devices These instructions refer to a garage door opener but can be used for other devices Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read these instructions completely before programming the Universal Remote system It may help to h...

Page 154: ... release both buttons Some garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure under Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators later in this section 3 Press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door activation If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door moves when...

Page 155: ...te operators require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming If the programming did not work replace Step 2 under Programming the Universal Remote System with the following Press and hold the Universal Remote system button while pressing and releasing the hand ...

Page 156: ... 155 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons 1 Press and hold any one of the buttons Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the button proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System ...

Page 157: ...The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel There are four positions O Off Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again AUTO Automatic Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness together with the other exterior lamps and instrument panel lights Parking Lamps Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps...

Page 158: ...y change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps will go off and the DRL will come on When the DRL are active and a turn signal is operated the DRL on the side the turn signal is activated will turn off until the turn signal is turned off The regu...

Page 159: ...k while the hazard warning flashers are on Turn and Lane Change Signals Move the turn signal lever all the way up or down to signal a turn An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is completed If the lever is briefly pressed and released...

Page 160: ...The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to work When the headlamps are changed to high beam the fog lamps turn off The fog lamps come back on again when the high beam headlamps are turned off Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The instrument panel brightness knob is located on the instrume...

Page 161: ...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 brightness control clockwise to the farthest position Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control E DOME OFF Dome Lamp Override Press the button and the dome lamps remain off when a door is...

Page 162: ...me after all the doors have been closed The ignition must be off for delayed entry lighting to work Immediately after all the doors have been closed the delayed entry lighting feature continues to work until one of the following occurs The ignition is in ON RUN The doors are locked An illumination period of about 25 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period a door is opened the timed i...

Page 163: ...g fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories Normally these actions occur in steps or levels without...

Page 164: ...90 Auxiliary Devices 192 OnStar System OnStar System 193 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Audio RSA System 193 Phone Bluetooth 195 Settings Settings 202 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 203 Introduction Infotainment Base radio information is included in this manual See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems Read the follow...

Page 165: ...ing favorite stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability See Defensive Driving 0 216ii To play the infotainment system with the ignition off see Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 230ii Theft Deterrent Feature TheftLock is desi...

Page 166: ... show information on the current station or track 2 FAV Favorites Pages Press to scroll through the favorite pages 3 MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass midrange treble fade and balance 4 Buttons 1 6 Saves and selects favorite stations Select options 5 EQ Equalizer Press to adjust the equalizer 6 f Tone Tune Press to set Tone options Turn to manually select radio stations 7 CAT Cat...

Page 167: ...xiliary device 11 FWD Forward Press and hold to fast forward through a track 12 s REV Reverse Press and hold to go backward fast through a track 13 P Power Volume Press to turn the infotainment system on or off Turn to adjust the volume 14 SEEK Seeks the next station or track 15 SEEK Seeks the previous station or track 16 BAND Press to scroll through the available bands AM FM or SiriusXM if equipp...

Page 168: ...0 SRCE Source 11 D Home Page Operation Radio without Touchscreen Playing the Radio O Power Volume Press to turn the system on and off Turn to increase or decrease the volume A lock symbol displays next to the clock display while the parental control feature is being used The feature remains on until O is pressed and held for more than two seconds or the driver turns the ignition off and exits the ...

Page 169: ...e automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down so that the volume level is consistent To activate SCV 1 Set the radio volume 2 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 3 Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM automatic volume tab on the radio display 4 Press the softkey under the Speed Compensated Volume setting OF...

Page 170: ...f to highlight the tab or press the softkey under the tab 3 To adjust the highlighted setting do one of the following until the levels are obtained Turn f clockwise or counterclockwise Press FWD or s REV To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position press the softkey under the BAL or FADE tab for more than two seconds A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position To quickly...

Page 171: ... the Settings button on a Home Page then pressing Favorites Pages and then selecting the number of Favorite Pages SEEK Previous Reverse AM FM SiriusXM if equipped Press to seek to the previous strong station Press and hold for Scan Press again to stop the scan CD USB Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track CD USB Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track Release the...

Page 172: ...luetooth 0 195ii Menu Press to enter the Home Page menu q Previous Press to go to the previous Home Page Next r Press to go to the next Home Page Home Page Features Some features are disabled when the vehicle is moving and some icons may not be active Now Playing Press to display the active source page The sources available are AM FM XM if equipped CD USB Bluetooth or AUX Input Settings Press to d...

Page 173: ... incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station Finding a Station BAND Press to switch between AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped The selection displays f Tune Turn to select radio stations SEEK and SEEK Press to go to the previous or next station and stay there To scan stations press and hold SEEK or SEEK until a beep sounds The radio ...

Page 174: ...ct the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey below the displayed page numbers 4 Press FAV or let the menu time out to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites for the chosen number of favorites pages AM FM Radio Radio with Touchscreen Playing the Radio PUSH O Power Volume Press to turn th...

Page 175: ...eft or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers Finding a Station Press SRCE to select AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped Turn the PUSH SEL knob to find a radio station To select a preset station press FAV to scroll through the favorite pages and then press a preset button on the radio or the screen button Seeking a Station Press SEEK or SEEK to search f...

Page 176: ...lay the favorites list XM Channel List Press to display a list of SiriusXM channels XM Category List Press to display a list of SiriusXM categories Tune Select Manager If equipped with SiriusXM press and the following may display Artist Press to set an audio alert when the current artist is playing on a SiriusXM channel Song Press to set an audio alert when the current song is playing on a SiriusX...

Page 177: ...creen button at the top bar to display the preset pop up Press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station In the AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped main page press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station Satellite Radio Radio without Touchscreen SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service If equipped SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 con...

Page 178: ...ss either SEEK arrow 6 To exit the category search mode press the FAV button or BAND button to display the favorites again Undesired SiriusXM categories can be removed through the setup menu To remove an undesired category perform the following 1 Press MENU to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the softkey below the XM CAT tab 3 Turn f to display the category to be removed 4 Press the softkey un...

Page 179: ...s pages by pressing the softkey below the displayed page numbers 4 Press FAV or let the menu time out to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites for the chosen number of favorites pages SiriusXM Radio Messages XL Explicit Language Channels These channels or any others can be blocked at a customer s request ...

Page 180: ...essage is received after having the vehicle serviced check with your dealer XM Radio ID If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer Check XM Receivr If this message does not clear within a sh...

Page 181: ...the sound to fade in and out AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the radio SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service If equipped SiriusXM Satellite Radio ...

Page 182: ... f Tune Turn to select tracks on the CD that is currently playing SEEK or SEEK Press SEEK to go to the start of the current track if more than 10 seconds on the track have played otherwise goes to the previous track Press SEEK to go to the next track If either arrow is held or pressed multiple times the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD s REV Fast Reverse Pre...

Page 183: ... soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Care of the CD Player Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD...

Page 184: ...ouchscreen The player can be used for CD and MP3 audio With the vehicle on insert a disc into the slot label side up The player pulls it in and begins playing The system is capable of playing Most audio CDs CD R CD RW MP3 or unprotected WMA formats When playing any compatible recordable disc the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality the method of recording the quality of the music that ...

Page 185: ... If the track has been playing for less than eight seconds it seeks to the previous track If longer than eight seconds the current track starts from the beginning Press and hold to fast reverse through a track Release the button to return to playing speed Elapsed time displays SEEK Press to seek to the next track Press and hold to fast forward through a track Release the button to return to playin...

Page 186: ... and Folder Structure The radio supports Up to 50 folders Up to eight folders in depth Up to 15 playlists Up to 512 files and folders Playlists with an m3u or wpl extension Files with an mp3 wma or cda file extension USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports Up to 700 folders Up to eight folders in depth Up to 65 535 files Folder and file names up to 64 bytes Files with an mp3 or ...

Page 187: ... not display Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp MusicMatch or RealPlayer software can be accessed however they cannot be edited using the radio These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files Playlists that have a m3u or pls file extension and are stored on a USB device may be supported by the radio with a USB port P...

Page 188: ...nge from playback by artist to playback by album 1 Press the softkey below the Sort tab 2 Press the softkeys below the By Album tab 3 Press the softkey below the Back tab to return to the main music navigator screen The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play Once all songs from that album have played the player moves to the next al...

Page 189: ...e file displays FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays 4 Information Press to display additional information about the selected track Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed belo...

Page 190: ...ess the softkey below h 2 Turn f to scroll through the list of menus 3 Press f to select the menu 4 Turn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu 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 order First softkey first item in the list Second softkey 1 through the list each time the softkey is pr...

Page 191: ...P3 CD follow the same instructions as Playing an Audio CD The following guidelines must be met when creating an MP3 disc otherwise the CD might not play Sampling rate 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz 32 kHz 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz Bit rates supported 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 192 224 256 and 320 kbps Maximum number of folders eight folders with 255 files per folder Maximum of 1 000 files on ...

Page 192: ...ore the list displays The Composers menu displays Select a composer to display a list of albums from the composer Tracks Song Titles Press to display a list of all songs on the disc Songs are displayed as stored on the disc There might be a delay before the list displays To begin playback select a song from the list Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder All files contained direc...

Page 193: ...nother source for audio listening Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P Park See Defensive Driving 0 216ii for more information on driver distraction To use an auxiliary input device connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 in cable to the radio s front auxiliary input jack Press SRCE to select the device Using the USB Port The USB port can control a USB storage device or an ...

Page 194: ... LTE performance is based on industry averages and vehicle systems design Some services require a data plan Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Audio RSA System If equipped with RSA rear seat passengers can listen to and control any of the music sources radio CDs DVDs or other auxiliary sources The rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not listening to ...

Page 195: ...he right headphones SRCE Source Press to select between the radio CD and if the vehicle has these features DVD front auxiliary and rear auxiliary or Seek Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio Press and hold or until the display flashes to tune to an individual station The ...

Page 196: ...driver distraction before driving and with the vehicle parked Become familiar with the features of the cell phone Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries If possible program speed dial or other shortcuts Review the controls and operation of the infotainment system Pair cell phone s to the vehicle The system may not work with all cell phones See...

Page 197: ...olume level The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls To prevent missed calls a minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned down too low Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in vehicle Bluetooth system See Steering Wheel Controls Radio with Touchscreen 0 109ii or Steering Wheel Controls Radio without Touchscreen 0 108ii b g Pres...

Page 198: ...p 3 After the PIN is successfully entered the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle The system responds with phone name has been successfully paired after the pairing process is complete 6 Repeat Steps 1 5 to pair additional phones Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can ...

Page 199: ...Turn by Turn Destinations Directory if equipped Using the Store Command 1 Press b g 2 Say Store 3 Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number Using the Digit Store Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system say Clear at any time to clear the last number To hear...

Page 200: ...person called will be heard through the audio speakers Calling 911 Emergency U S and Canada 1 Press b g 2 Say Dial or Call 3 Say 911 4 Say Dial or Call Using the Digit Dial Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time After each digit is entered the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone If an unwanted number is recognize...

Page 201: ...o dial the number of the third party to be called 4 Once the call is connected press b g to link all callers together Ending a Call Press c x to end a call Muting a Call During a call all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them To mute a call press b g and then say Mute call To cancel mute press b g and then say Un mute call Tran...

Page 202: ...numbers and 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 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial 3 Say the number or name tag to send Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth syst...

Page 203: ...ects of unwanted background noise that can result from changing road surfaces driving speeds or open windows This feature works best at lower volume settings where background noise is typically louder than the sound system volume Audible Touch Feedback Select to adjust the volume of the beep that is played after touching a screen button Notification Prompt Volume Select to adjust the volume of the...

Page 204: ...ress to enable or disable the RPA dynamic guidelines presented over the rear camera video See Rear Vision Camera RVC 0 243ii Screen Brightness To adjust the screen brightness touch the screen then press or on the brightness control Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued...

Page 205: ...14 Climate Control Systems The heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system 1 Fan Control 2 REAR Rear Climate Control 3 Temperature Control 4 Recirculation 5 Air Delivery Mode Control 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Air Conditioning 9 Off Turn the fan control all the way counterclockwise to turn the front climate control system off 9 Fan Control Turn clockwise or coun...

Page 206: ...not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear 0 Defrost This clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents with some to the floor vents In this mode outside air is pulled inside the vehicle Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode The air conditioning system runs automatically in this setting unless the outside ...

Page 207: ... less than 4 C 40 F While in recirculation mode the windows can fog when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed REAR Rear Climate Control Press to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on or off See Rear Climate Control System 0 211ii or Rear Climate Control System with Rear Seat Audio 0 212ii Rear Window Defogger The r...

Page 208: ... temperature setting The outside temperature is displayed on the instrument cluster On Off Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to turn the climate control system on or off The climate control system will also turn on if the defrost AUTO or air conditioning buttons are pressed Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic The system automatically controls the inside temperature the air delivery and the fan spe...

Page 209: ...ection Driver Side Temperature Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the driver side temperature The driver side temperature display will show the temperature setting Passenger Side Temperature Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the passenger side temperature The passenger side display will show the temperature setting SYNC Synchronized ...

Page 210: ...4 C 40 F Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Air Conditioning A C Air Conditioning Press to turn the air conditioning on and off An indicator light comes on when A C is on The A C does not work when the outside temperature is below 4 C 40 F If A C is pressed the indicator flashes three times and turns off to show that the A C mode is not available If the A C is on and the outs...

Page 211: ... vehicle is in ON RUN The defogger will turn off if the vehicle is turned off If equipped with heated outside rearview mirrors fog or frost is cleared from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed Caution Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not c...

Page 212: ...ontrols are located on the rear of the center console The system can also be controlled with the front controls Press the REAR button on the front climate control system to control the rear climate control system The REAR text displays when the rear system is on Sync Mode This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control settings It comes on when REAR is pressed Independent M...

Page 213: ...trol 2 Air Delivery Mode Control 3 Temperature Control If equipped with the rear climate control system the controls are on the rear of the center console Press the REAR button on the front climate control system to control the rear climate control system The system also turns on if any of the rear controls except C are pressed The display is activated when the rear system is on The system can als...

Page 214: ...ir Vents To adjust the center and side air outlets on the instrument panel Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet to change the direction of the airflow Use the thumbwheel near the outlet to control the amount of airflow or to shut off the airflow There are also outlets overhead in the rear passenger area adjust as needed Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performan...

Page 215: ...glove box 2 Twist the compartment retainers 1 and pull outward to remove 3 Lower the instrument panel compartment assembly 2 beyond the stops 4 If needed unsnap the instrument panel compartment assembly 2 from the instrument panel When reinstalling be sure the instrument panel compartment dampener arm is aligned properly to the dampener gear assembly 5 Squeeze the housing cover 1 tabs to remove 6 ...

Page 216: ...ne Exhaust 232 Running the Vehicle While Parked 233 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 233 Manual Mode 235 Tow Haul Mode 236 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 237 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 237 Parking Brake 238 Brake Assist 238 Hill Start Assist HSA 239 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 239 Cruise Control Cruise Control 241 Driver Assistance Systems R...

Page 217: ... control and seat settings Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor Stop or park the vehicle to tend to children Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or restraint Avoid stressful conversations while driving whether with a passenger or on a cell phone Warning Taking your eyes off the road...

Page 218: ...gh distance between you and the vehicle in front of you Avoid needless heavy braking Keep pace with traffic If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven brake normally but do not pump the brakes Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down If the engine stops there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied Once the power assist is used up it c...

Page 219: ... both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand Antilock Brake System ABS allows steering while braking Off Road Recovery The vehicle s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving Follow these tips 1 Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the paveme...

Page 220: ...akes help avoid only the braking skid Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water Warning Wet brakes can cause crashes They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one sid...

Page 221: ...ift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope Warning Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in its own lane Do not swing wide or cross the center line Be alert o...

Page 222: ...gine exhaust under the vehicle This may cause exhaust gases to get inside Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle is stuck in snow Clear snow from the base of the vehicle especially any blocking the exhaust pipe Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the vehicle side that is away from the wind to bring in fresh...

Page 223: ...s stop spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal while shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed ou...

Page 224: ... Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Tire Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of...

Page 225: ...53 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 2 136 kg 300 lbs 3 Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 317 kg 700 lbs Example 2 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 5 340 kg 750 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 113 kg 250 lbs Example 3 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs ...

Page 226: ... show the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on the front and rear axles weigh the vehicle at a weigh station Your dealer can help with this Be sure to spread the load equally on both sides of the centerline Caution Overloading the vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not ove...

Page 227: ...n guideline every time you get new brake linings Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four 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 Caution Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or b...

Page 228: ...e vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags While driving only shut the vehicle off in an emergency If the vehicle cannot be pulled over and must be shut off while driving turn the ignition to ACC ACCESSORY ACC ACC ACCESSORY This is the position in which you can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessor...

Page 229: ...ii Caution If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held in that position while starting the vehicle damage may occur to the hydraulic power steering system and there may be loss of power steering assist Starting Procedure 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will slow down...

Page 230: ...lant heater operation at temperatures above 0 F 18 C To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The bundled cord is located on the driver side of the engine compartment between the engine air cleaner and the windshield washer fluid reservoir See Engine Compartment Overview 0 268ii Check the heater cord for damage If it is damaged do not us...

Page 231: ...ealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this Retained Accessory Power RAP These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off Audio System Power Windows Sunroof if equipped Power to the windows and sunroof will work up to 10 minutes or until a door is opened The radio continues to work for 10 minutes or until the dr...

Page 232: ...ake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked in P Park Torque Lock Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P Park is not done properly and t...

Page 233: ...Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park see your dealer Parking over Things That Burn Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Engine Exhaust Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled...

Page 234: ...garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running If the vehicle is left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park 0 230ii and Engine Exhaust 0 232ii If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 256ii Au...

Page 235: ...on and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting out of Park 0 231ii R Use this gear to back up Caution Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Shift to R Reverse only after the vehicle is stopped To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging the t...

Page 236: ...s more engine braking but lower fuel economy than D Drive You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud See Manual Mode 0 235ii Manual Mode Electronic Range Select ERS Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle s speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument pa...

Page 237: ... Tow Haul mode While using the ERS cruise control and the Tow Haul mode can be used See Tow Haul Mode following Tow Haul Mode _ Tow Haul If equipped with Tow Haul mode the button is on the center stack under the climate controls Press the button to activate the system Press it again to deactivate the system This feature can assist when towing or hauling a heavy load When Tow Haul is activated the ...

Page 238: ... is going on and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light stays on See Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 0 125ii If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle a computer senses the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is...

Page 239: ...n push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release Slowly pull your foot up off the parking brake pedal If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive the brake system warning light will be on and a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Driving Characteristics and Towi...

Page 240: ...d StabiliTrak an electronic stability control system These systems help limit wheel slip and assist the driver in maintaining control especially on slippery road conditions TCS activates if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens TCS applies the brakes to the spinning wheels and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin StabiliTrak activat...

Page 241: ...2 Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds 3 Start the engine Drive the vehicle If d comes on and stays on the vehicle may need more time to diagnose the problem If the condition persists see your dealer Turning the Systems Off and On The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center stack Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off The vehicle driveline could be damaged...

Page 242: ...se control is activated cruise control is disengaged See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 247ii When road conditions allow you to safely use it again cruise control can be turned on If the brakes are applied cruise control is disengaged I On Off Press to turn cruise control on or off The indicator light on the button comes on when the cruise control is on RES Resume Accelerate If there is a se...

Page 243: ...cruise control system is already activated Press and hold SET until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in small increments press SET briefly For each press the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph slower The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units See Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons 0 129ii or Driver Information Center DIC Wit...

Page 244: ...ces Do not drive or park the vehicle using only these camera s Always check behind and around the vehicle before driving Failure to use proper care may result in injury death or vehicle damage Vehicles with RVC on the Rearview Mirror The RVC system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle When the key is in the ON RUN position and the drive...

Page 245: ...ect has been detected by the RPA system The symbol may cover the object when viewing the RVC screen The RVC system may have a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot To turn the symbols and guidelines on or off 1 Shift into P Park 2 Press Settings on the Home screen of the infotainment system 3 Select Display and then Rear Camera 4 Select Symbo...

Page 246: ...e if The RVC is turned off See Turning the RVC System Off or On earlier in this section It is dark The sun or the beam of headlamps is shining directly into the camera lens Ice snow mud or anything else builds up on the camera lens Clean the lens rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth The back of the vehicle is in an accident The position and mounting angle of the camera can change or t...

Page 247: ...r or humid weather Warning The parking assist system does not detect children pedestrians bicyclists animals or objects below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle It is not available at speeds greater than 8 km h 5 mph To prevent injury death or vehicle damage even with parking assist always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before backing How the Syst...

Page 248: ...y large truck are affecting system performance Forward Collision Alert FCA System If equipped the FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end crashes When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps FCA also lights an amber visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely FCA detects vehicles within...

Page 249: ...h pitched beeps will sound from the front When this Collision Alert occurs the brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief mild deceleration Continue to apply the brake pedal as needed Cruise control may be disengaged when the Collision Alert occurs Tailgating Alert The vehicle ahead indicator will display amber if following a detected vehicle ahead mu...

Page 250: ...s Continued Warning Continued pedestrians bicyclists or animals It may not provide alerts when changing lanes under all driving conditions Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in injury death or vehicle damage Before making a lane change always check mirrors glance over your shoulder and use the turn signals SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately o...

Page 251: ...ither side of the vehicle This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service SBZA may not always alert the driver to vehicles in the side blind zone especially in wet conditions The system does not need to be serviced The system may light up due to guardrails signs trees shrubs and other non moving objects This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service SBZA may no...

Page 252: ...cle damage injury or death could occur Always keep the windshield headlamps and camera sensors clean and in good repair Do not use LDW in bad weather conditions How the System Works The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror To turn LDW on and off press on the center stack forward of the shift lever The control indicator will light when LDW is on When LDW is on is gree...

Page 253: ...oline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher Do not use gasoline with an octane rating below 87 as it may cause engine damage and will lower fuel economy Use of Seasonal Fuels Use summer and winter fuels in the appropriate season The fuels industry automatically modifies the fuel for the appropriate season If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for long periods o...

Page 254: ...uels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance might be affected The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle may not pass a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 123ii If this occurs return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be c...

Page 255: ...ned too quickly This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop then unscrew the cap all the way The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle To open the fuel door push and release the rearward center edge of the door To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise ...

Page 256: ... fit properly may cause the malfunction Continued Caution Continued indicator lamp to light and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 123ii Filling a Portable Fuel Container Warning Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means You or others...

Page 257: ...nd do not make starts at full throttle The vehicle can tow in D Drive but M Manual Mode is recommended See Manual Mode 0 235ii Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Turn off Park Assist when towing Warning When towing a trailer exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate trunk hatch or rear most window is open When towing a trailer Continued Warni...

Page 258: ... of the steering wheel with one hand To move the trailer to the left move your hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Caution Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle The vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns w...

Page 259: ...o move People can be injured and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged When possible always park the rig on a flat surface If parking the rig on a hill 1 Press the brake pedal but do not shift into P Park yet Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release t...

Page 260: ...of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be Speed altitude road grades outside temperature special equipment and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry must be considered See Weight of the Trailer Tongue later in this section for more information Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment The ...

Page 261: ...sk your dealer for trailering information or advice Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load 1 of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo carried in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle If there are a lot of options equipment passengers or...

Page 262: ...el or see Vehicle Load Limits 0 222ii for more information Do not go over the GVW limit for the vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of the trailer tongue If using a weight distributing hitch do not go over the rear axle limit before applying the weight distribution spring bars Towing Equipment Hitches It is important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rou...

Page 263: ...ied to the vehicle s frame The harness connector can be plugged into a seven pin universal heavy duty trailer connector available through your dealer The seven wire harness contains the following trailer circuits Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Dark Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps Black Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Black Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake The fuse for this circ...

Page 264: ...DLC such as an aftermarket fleet or driver behavior tracking device may interfere with vehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle s systems Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always check with your dealer be...

Page 265: ...rol Function Check 284 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 285 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 285 Wiper Blade Replacement 285 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 287 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 287 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 287 License Plate Lamp 288 Replacement Bulbs 288 Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring 289 Electrical System Overload 289 Fuses and Circuit Breakers...

Page 266: ...position 65 Warning WARNING Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals See Battery North America 0 283ii and Jump Starting North America 0 325ii California Pe...

Page 267: ...modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician Also see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 81ii Vehicle Che...

Page 268: ...instrument panel on the driver 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 struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Pull the hood down to close Lower th...

Page 269: ...Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159264 2016 crc 8 17 15 268 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview ...

Page 270: ...1 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 282ii 12 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Washer Fluid 0 281ii 13 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 0 273ii Engine Cover 1 Oil Fill Cap 2 Engine Cover To remove 1 Remove the oil fill cap 1 2 Raise the engine cover 2 to release it from the retainers 3 Lift and remove the engine cover 4 Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall engine cover Engin...

Page 271: ...k handle 2 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick add 1 L 1 qt of the recommended oil and then recheck the level See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section for an explanation of wh...

Page 272: ...of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade it is recommended to select an oil of the correct specification See Specification earlier in this section Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil The recommended oils meeting the dexos1 specification are all t...

Page 273: ...s time the system must be reset Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system It is also important to check the oil regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally the oil must be changed at 5 000 km 3 000 mi since the last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever t...

Page 274: ...ways use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 351ii The transmission fluid will not reach the end of the dipstick unless the transmission is at operating temperature If you need to check the transmission fluid level please take the vehicle to your dealer Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview 0 268ii for the location of the engine air cl...

Page 275: ... others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Caution If the 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 allow...

Page 276: ...ts 0 351ii The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low If there is a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating 0 278ii What to Use Warning Adding only plain water or some other liquid 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 th...

Page 277: ...the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark or the FULL COLD ISO symbol mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant recovery tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done See Engine Overheating 0 278ii ...

Page 278: ...d burn you badly Never turn the cap when the cooling system Continued Warning Continued including the surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool If coolant is needed add the proper mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done Then check the recovery tank and add coolant if needed 1 Detach the fastene...

Page 279: ...low out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Caution If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel cluster See Engine Coolant Temperature Gau...

Page 280: ...eats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 0 280ii for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle Cli...

Page 281: ...verheated engine protection operating mode the engine oil will be severely degraded Any repairs performed before the engine is cool may cause engine damage Allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life system See Engine Oil 0 269ii Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is under the engine cover on the ...

Page 282: ... use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid When the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low a WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC See Washer Fluid Messages 0 145ii Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview 0 268ii for reservoir locatio...

Page 283: ...lied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications See Capacities and Specifications 0 355ii Brake pads should be replaced as complete sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake p...

Page 284: ...e engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When the brake fluid falls to a low level the brake warning light comes on See Brake System Warning Light 0 124ii Brake fluid absorbs water over time which degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid Replace brake fluid ...

Page 285: ...g down Extended Storage Remove the black negative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger All Wheel Drive Transfer case fluid does not require checking unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise If required have the transfer case serviced by your dealer Starter Switch Check Warning When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or oth...

Page 286: ...vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding a...

Page 287: ...e that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 4 Repeat the steps for the other blade Rear Wiper Blade To replace the rear wiper blade 1 Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass The rear wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle 2 Push the release lever 2 t...

Page 288: ...replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs 0 288ii For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 1 Turn Signal Lamp 2 Stoplamp Taillamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate 0 39ii 2 Remove the convenience net if the vehicle has one 3 Remove the two taillamp screw covers 4 Remove the two screws holding the t...

Page 289: ... these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate 0 39ii 2 Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right 3 Turn the lamp assembly down to remove it from the liftgate 4 Turn the bulb socket 1 counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly 3 5 Pull the bulb 2 straight out of the bulb socket 6 Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to in...

Page 290: ...power devices in the vehicle Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced the same amperage fuse can be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain ...

Page 291: ... can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electri...

Page 292: ... Air Conditioning Clutch Fuses Usage ABS MTR Antilock Brake System ABS Motor AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power AUX VAC PUMP Auxiliary Vacuum Pump AWD All Wheel Drive System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 CIGAR LIGHTER Cigarette Lighter ECM 1 Engine Control Module 1 ECM FPM IGN Engine Control Module Fuel Pump Control Module Ignition EMISSION 1 Emission 1 EMISSION 2 ...

Page 293: ... Turn Signal ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils PWR L GATE Power Liftgate PWR OUTLET Power Outlet 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 Right Low Beam Headlamp RT PRK Right Parking Lamp RT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal RVC SNSR Regulated Voltage Control Sensor Fuses Usage S ROOF ...

Page 294: ...Ignition Main LT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp PRK LAMP Parking Lamp PWR TRN Powertrain RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Relays Usage RT LO BEAM Right Low Beam Headlamp RT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp STOP LAMP Stop Lamps TRLR BCK UP Trailer Back up Lamps WPR Windshield Wiper WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed Instrument Panel Fuse Block The ins...

Page 295: ... AIRBAG Airbag AMP Amplifier BCK UP STOP Back up Lamp Stoplamp BCM Body Control Module CNSTR VENT Canister Vent CTSY Courtesy Lamps DR LCK Door Locks Fuses Usage DRL LO BEAM Daytime Running Lamps Relay Low Beam Headlamps Relay DSPLY Display FRT WSW Front Windshield Washer HTD COOL SEAT Heated Cooling Seats HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning INADV PWR INT LAMPS Inadvertent Power Interior...

Page 296: ... TRN SIG Passenger Side Turn Signal STR WHL ILLUM Steering Wheel Illumination USB CHRG USB Charging Relay Side Relays Usage LT PWR SEAT Driver Side Power Seat Relay RT PWR SEAT Passenger Side Power 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 UNLCK Power Unlock Relay DRL LO BEAM Daytime R...

Page 297: ...rly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222ii Continued Warning Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure shou...

Page 298: ...ted All season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads See Winter Tires 0 297ii Winter Tires This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads Consider installing winter ti...

Page 299: ... at temperatures above 7 C 20 F when not in Continued Caution Continued use If the tires have been subjected to 7 C 20 F or less let them warm up in a heated space to at least 5 C 40 F for 24 hours or more before being installed or driving a vehicle on which they are installed Do not apply heat or blow heated air directly on the tires Always inspect tires before use See Tire Inspection 0 308ii Tir...

Page 300: ... 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 5 Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread 6 Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resist...

Page 301: ... and service description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only 7 TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines Tire Designations Tire Size T...

Page 302: ...ission power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at...

Page 303: ... for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg 150 lb See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222ii Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a partic...

Page 304: ...dures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 312ii Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg 150 lb plus the rated cargo load See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222ii 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 305: ...at the tire Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold meaning the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1 6 km 1 mi Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no furt...

Page 306: ...tion has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then rem...

Page 307: ...hen turn off as the vehicle is driven This could be an early indicator that the air pressure is getting low and needs to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222ii for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and...

Page 308: ...w Tires 0 310ii Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction If the TPMS is not functioning properly it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a u...

Page 309: ...at the procedure in Step 5 8 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 9 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF 10 Set all four tires to th...

Page 310: ...ecommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated See Tire Pressure 0 303ii and Vehicle Load Limits 0 222ii Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 305ii Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications 0 355ii Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on t...

Page 311: ...e spare if equipped be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear The tire manufacture date is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Number TIN which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit DOT date of 0310 Vehicle Storage Tire...

Page 312: ...ar out at about the same time See Tire Rotation 0 309ii However if it is necessary to replace only one axle set of worn tires place the new tires on the rear axle Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H V W Y and ZR speed rated tires Never exceed the winter tires maximum speed capability when using winter tires with a lower speed rating Wa...

Page 313: ...are used there may not be an acceptable level 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 the vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires 0 310ii and Accessories and Modifications 0 266ii Uniform Tire Q...

Page 314: ...easured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C r...

Page 315: ... air replace it Some aluminum wheels can be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces Replace wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors with new GM original equipme...

Page 316: ...and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid Stop pres...

Page 317: ...re To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly Continued Warning Continued 2 Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in 1 First or R Reverse 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 5 Place wheel blocks if equipped on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of th...

Page 318: ...ull the jack straight out bottom first 1 Jack 2 Wrench Three Piece Shown One Piece Similar The tools you will be using include the jack 1 and wrench 2 Removing the Spare Tire The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle in front of the rear bumper See Compact Spare Tire 0 323ii for more information 1 Rear Convenience Center 2 Wrench Three Piece Shown One Piece Similar 3 Carpet Cutout 4 Hois...

Page 319: ...g See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 315ii for more information 2 If the vehicle has a wheel cover loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench They will not come off Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off Be careful the edges may be sharp Do not try to remove the cover with your bare hands Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicl...

Page 320: ...oning it correctly the vehicle could be damaged When raising the vehicle on a jack avoid contact with the rear axle control arms 5 Attach the wrench to the jack and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 7 6 cm 3 in 6 Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack ...

Page 321: ...ever use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt Warning Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 10 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 11 Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 12 Put the nuts on by hand by turning them clockwise until the w...

Page 322: ... tire is stored with the valve stem pointing upwards the secondary latch will not work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from the vehicle If this happened when the vehicle was being driven the tire might contact a person or another vehicle causing injury and damage to itself Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing down Warning Storin...

Page 323: ... tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 6 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to turn the tire If the tire moves use the wrench to tighten the cable Storing the Flat Tire 1 Cable 2 Liftgate Hinges 3 Spare Tire Heat Shield 4 Center of the Wheel 5 Door Striker 1 Remove the cable package from the jack storage area 2 Remove the small center cap by tapping the back ...

Page 324: ... the jack is facing toward you 2 Replace the tool bag 1 3 Turn the jack 3 on its side and place down on the holding bracket 4 Reinstall the wing bolt 2 by turning clockwise 5 To replace the cover line up the tab at the front of the cover with the notch in the cover opening Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed Store the center cap or t...

Page 325: ...ABS and Traction Control systems may engage until the spare tire is recognized by the vehicle especially on slippery roads Adjust driving to reduce possible wheel slip Performance of the All Wheel Drive AWD system will be automatically reduced to protect the system when using the compact spare To restore the AWD and prevent excessive wear on the clutch in the AWD replace the compact spare tire wit...

Page 326: ...nite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Caution Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 vo...

Page 327: ...tive jump starting terminal See Engine Compartment Overview 0 268ii for the terminal locations Warning Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the pl...

Page 328: ... The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal of the dead battery Your vehicle has a remote negative terminal for this purpose 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run ...

Page 329: ...e the vehicle is being towed A wheel dolly must be used to lift all drive wheels off the ground Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towi...

Page 330: ...ction If the vehicle is all wheel drive it can be dinghy towed from the front These vehicles can also be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground These vehicles cannot be towed using a dolly For vehicles being dinghy towed the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes This will ensure proper lubricat...

Page 331: ...e damaged Never exceed 105 km h 65 mph while towing the vehicle Once the destination is reached 1 Set the parking brake 2 Reinstall the fuses 3 Shift the transmission to P Park turn the ignition to LOCK OFF and remove the key from the ignition 4 Disconnect the vehicle from the towing vehicle Caution Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compa...

Page 332: ... the shift lever to P Park 3 Set the parking brake 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 5 Remove the key from the ignition 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly 7 Release the parking brake Towing the Vehicle from the Rear Caution Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never...

Page 333: ... power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1 200 psi can result in damage or removal of paint and decals The e symbol is on any underhood compartment electrical center that should not be power washed This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If using an automatic car wash follow the car wash instructions The windshield wiper and rear window wiper if equipped must be off Rem...

Page 334: ...covered by the vehicle warranty The bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum chrome or stainless steel To prevent damage always follow these cleaning instructions Be sure the molding is cool to the touch before applying any cleaning solution Use only approved cleaning solutions for aluminum chrome or stainless steel Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain alkaline substances and can da...

Page 335: ... thoroughly when cleaning the blades Bugs road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions sand salt heat sun snow and ice Weatherstrips Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate wea...

Page 336: ...dition Inspect drum brake linings shoes for wear or cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake master cylinder brake fluid reservoir vacuum pipes electric vacuum pump including bracket and vent hose if equipped Steering Suspension and Chassis Components Visually inspect steering suspension and chassis components for damaged loose or missing parts or sig...

Page 337: ...ve any soils Newspapers or dark garments can transfer color to the vehicle s interior Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster Using a mild soap solution immediately remove hand lotions sunscreen and insect repellent from all interior surfaces or permanent damage may result Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent...

Page 338: ...ush attachment is being used only use it on the floor carpet Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible Gently blot liquids with a paper towel Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed For solid soils remove as much as possible prior to vacuuming To clean 1 Saturate a clean lint free colorfast cloth with water Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to...

Page 339: ...nd loose dirt For a more thorough cleaning use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution Caution Soaking or saturating leather especially perforated leather as well as other interior surfaces may cause permanent damage Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally Never use heat steam or spot removers Do not use cleaners that contain silic...

Page 340: ...on and or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle If the floor mats need replacing it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfe...

Page 341: ...cured Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals Knob Retainer Some vehicles have floor mats with a knob retainer Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat 1 Turn the knob until it is aligned with the slot 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 ...

Page 342: ...ance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With trained technicians the dealer is the place for ro...

Page 343: ...r Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous terrain Frequently towing a trailer Used for high speed or competitive driving Used for taxi police or delivery service Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe chart Warning Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury Perform maintenance work only if the required information prope...

Page 344: ...er and reset oil life system See Engine Oil 0 269ii and Engine Oil Life System 0 272ii Check engine coolant level See Engine Coolant 0 275ii Check windshield washer fluid level See Washer Fluid 0 281ii Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination See Exterior Care 0 332ii Replace worn or damaged wiper blades See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 285ii Check tire inflation pr...

Page 345: ... Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 0 285ii Check accelerator pedal for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of the strut See your dealer if service is required Inspect sunroof track and seal if equipped See Sunroof 0 49ii ...

Page 346: ...l level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Change transfer case fluid if equipped with AWD 4 Drain and fill engine cooling system 5 Visually inspect accessory drive belts 6 Replace brake fluid 7 Footnotes Mainte...

Page 347: ...ash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and or axles and should be replaced 5 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System 0 274ii 6 Or every 10 years whichever comes first Inspect for fraying excessive cracking or damag...

Page 348: ...r compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change automatic transmission fluid Change transfer case fluid if equipped with AWD 4 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Drain and fill engine cooling system 5 Visually inspect accessory drive belts 6 Replace brake fluid 7 Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe ...

Page 349: ...ercial Use Vehicles Only Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km 3 000 mi Have underbody flushing service performed See Underbody Maintenance in Exterior Care 0 332ii Additional Maintenance and Care Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs To maintain vehicle performance additional maintenance services may be required It is reco...

Page 350: ...and components See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 351ii for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks With a multi point inspection y...

Page 351: ...icle looking like new vehicle care products are available from your dealer For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle s interior and exterior see Interior Care 0 336ii and Exterior Care 0 332ii Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling improper vehicle ha...

Page 352: ...o 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Carrier Assembly Differential Rear Drive Module and Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No ...

Page 353: ...45579 in Canada 10953481 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15278634 A3083C Engine Oil Filter 19330000 PF63E Passenger Compartment Air Filter 20958479 CF179C Spark Plugs 12622561 41 109 Wiper Blades Front Driver 62 5 cm 24 6 in 209457...

Page 354: ... Service and Maintenance 353 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 355: ... seen through the windshield 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 engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 355ii for the vehicle s ...

Page 356: ...or the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 11 3 L 11 9 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 83 3 L 22 0 gal Transfer Case Fluid 1 0 L 1 0 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended...

Page 357: ...Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159264 2016 crc 8 17 15 356 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 358: ...Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 368 Event Data Recorders 369 OnStar 369 Infotainment System 370 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments ...

Page 359: ... Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action us...

Page 360: ...oll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to The Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Care Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Customer Assistance Offices Chevrol...

Page 361: ...enance schedules alerts and OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Information Schedule service appointments I View and print dealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Select a preferred dealer and view locations maps phone numbers and hours r Track your vehicle s warranty information J View active recalls by Vehicle Identification Number VIN See Vehicle Identification Number VIN 0 35...

Page 362: ... vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided for the duration of the vehicle s powertrain warranty In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered R...

Page 363: ...ther traction devices Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an area that is not accessible to the service vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or maintained public road which includes ice and winter roads Off road use is not covered Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel Delivery Reimbursement is up to 7 liters If available diesel fuel delivery may be restricted Propane and o...

Page 364: ...period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new v...

Page 365: ... damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally bu...

Page 366: ... original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier consider switching to another insurance carrier If the vehicle is leased the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read the lease carefully as you may ...

Page 367: ...erage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits Service Publicatio...

Page 368: ...C rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 210 216 220 251 310 ICES 001 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility co...

Page 369: ...his notify General Motors Call 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 In Canada call 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a ...

Page 370: ...tion are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipme...

Page 371: ...the OnStar website See OnStar Additional Information 0 375ii Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions ...

Page 372: ...battery and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar s Terms Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada Th...

Page 373: ...icle to help Press for a priority connection to an OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency service providers direct them to your exact location and relay important information With OnStar Crisis Assist specially trained Advisors are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide a central point of contact assistance and information during a crisis With Roadside Assistance Advisors can locate a...

Page 374: ...en a tone Destination Download Subscribers can have directions sent to the vehicle s navigation screen if equipped Press Q then ask the Advisor to download directions to the vehicle s navigation system if equipped After the call ends the navigation screen will provide prompts to begin driving directions Routes that are sent to the navigation screen can only be canceled through the navigation syste...

Page 375: ... Fi hotspot on off manage settings and monitor data consumption if equipped For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility see www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide special offers from restaurants and retailers on your route help locate hote...

Page 376: ...alert of potential upcoming maintenance issues with select components on the vehicle before they become a problem OnStar can also monitor and report tire pressure if the vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System OnStar Additional Information In Vehicle Audio Messages Audio messages may play important information at the following times Prior to vehicle purchase Press Q to set up an...

Page 377: ...ogy compatible with OnStar services Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available unobstructed and compatible with the OnStar hardware OnStar services may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or it has not been properly maintained If equipment or software is added connected or modified OnStar services may not work Other ...

Page 378: ...ges around airports in tunnels and underpasses or in an area with very dense trees If GPS signals are not available the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar However OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact location In emergency situations OnStar can use the last stored GPS location to send to emergency responders A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of the ability to send ...

Page 379: ... with GM servers to collect information about vehicle system status identify whether updates or changes are available or deliver updates or changes An active OnStar agreement constitutes consent to these software updates or changes and agreement that either OnStar or GM may remotely deliver them to the vehicle Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www onstar com U S or www ...

Page 380: ...set of individuals Mark Adler John Bush Karl Davis Harald Denker Jean Michel Dubois Jean loup Gailly Hunter Goatley Ed Gordon Ian Gorman Chris Herborth Dirk Haase Greg Hartwig Robert Heath Jonathan Hudson Paul Kienitz David Kirschbaum Johnny Lee Onno van der Linden Igor Mandrichenko Steve P Miller Sergio Monesi Keith Owens George Petrov Greg Roelofs Kai Uwe Rommel Steve Salisbury Dave Smith Steven...

Page 381: ...must not be misrepresented as being the original source Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info ZIP releases including but not limited to labeling of the altered versions with the names Info ZIP or any variation thereof including but not limited to different capitalizations Pocket UnZip WiZ or MacZip without the explicit permission of Info ZIP Such altered versions are ...

Page 382: ...Does an Airbag Restrain 75 Passenger Sensing System 77 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 75 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 75 When Should an Airbag Inflate 74 Airbag System cont d Where Are the Airbags 72 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 81 Passenger Status Indicator 121 Readiness Light 121 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 81 System Check 71 Alarm Vehicle Security 42 Alert Side Bli...

Page 383: ...ehicle 226 Bulb Replacement 288 Fog Lamps 159 Headlamp Aiming 287 Headlamps 287 License Plate Lamps 288 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 287 Buying New Tires 310 C Calibration 111 California Fuel Requirements 253 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 265 California Proposition 65 Warning 265 283 325 Camera Rear Vision RVC 243 Canadian Vehicle Owners 2 Capacities and Specifications 355 Carbon Monox...

Page 384: ...ver Cargo 104 Engine 269 Cruise Control 241 Light 129 Messages 137 Cupholders 102 Customer Assistance 360 Offices 359 Text Telephone TTY Users 360 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 366 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 357 D Damage Repair Collision 364 Danger Warning and Caution 2 Data Recorders Event 369 Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp System 157 Defensive Driv...

Page 385: ... Warning Light 127 Cooling System 274 Cooling System Messages 138 Cover 269 Drive Belt Routing 356 Exhaust 232 Heater 229 Oil Life System 272 Oil Messages 139 Oil Pressure Light 127 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 280 Overheating 278 Power Messages 139 Running While Parked 233 Starting 228 Entry Lighting 161 Equipment Towing 261 Event Data Recorders 369 Extender Safety Belt 69 Exterior Lamp C...

Page 386: ...ity Reimbursement Program 360 H Hazard Warning Flashers 158 Head Restraints 52 Headlamps Aiming 287 Bulb Replacement 287 Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp System 157 Delayed 157 Flash to Pass 157 High Beam On Light 128 High Low Beam Changer 156 Heated Steering Wheel 110 Heated and Cooled Front Seats 57 Heated Mirrors 46 Heater Engine 229 Heating and Air Conditioning 204 High Voltage Devices...

Page 387: ...ming 161 Lights 126 Airbag Readiness 121 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 125 Brake System Warning 124 Charging System 122 Cruise Control 129 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 127 Engine Oil Pressure 127 Flash to Pass 157 High Beam On 128 High Low Beam Changer 156 Lane Departure Warning 126 Safety Belt Reminders 120 Security 128 StabiliTrak Indicator 126 Tire Pressure 127 Tow Haul Mode 126 Locks...

Page 388: ...stem Tire Pressure 304 MP3 185 190 Multi band Antenna 180 N Navigation OnStar 372 Net Convenience 105 New Vehicle Break In 226 O Object Detection System Messages 140 Odometer 118 Off Road Recovery 218 Oil Engine 269 Engine Oil Life System 272 Messages 139 Pressure Light 127 Older Children Restraints 83 Online Owner Center 360 OnStar 369 OnStar System 193 OnStar Additional Information 375 OnStar Co...

Page 389: ...adio Frequency Statement 367 Radio Reception 180 Radios AM FM Radio 172 173 Satellite 176 179 Reading Lamps 160 Rear Climate Control System 211 212 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 193 Rear Seats 58 Rear Vision Camera RVC 243 Rear Window Washer Wiper 111 Rearview Mirrors 46 Automatic Dimming 47 Reclining Seatbacks 55 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 351 Records Maintenance 353 Recreational Vehicle Towi...

Page 390: ...lining Seatbacks 55 Third Row Seat 60 Securing Child Restraints 96 98 Security Light 128 Messages 142 OnStar 372 Vehicle 42 Vehicle Alarm 42 Service Accessories and Modifications 266 Climate Control System 204 Doing Your Own Work 266 Engine Soon Light 123 Maintenance Records 353 Maintenance General Information 341 Parts Identification Label 354 Publications Ordering Information 366 Service cont d ...

Page 391: ...r 43 Third Row Seats 60 Time 113 114 Tires 296 All Season 297 Buying New Tires 310 Chains 315 Changing 316 Compact Spare 323 Designations 300 Different Size 312 If a Tire Goes Flat 315 Inspection 308 Messages 143 Pressure Light 127 Pressure Monitor Operation 305 Pressure Monitor System 304 Rotation 309 Sidewall Labeling 298 Terminology and Definitions 301 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 312 Tires con...

Page 392: ...8 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 126 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 303 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 368 Ventilation Air 213 Visors 49 Voltage Devices and Wiring 289 Voltmeter Gauge 120 W Warning Brake System Light 124 Caution and Danger 2 Lane Departure LDW 250 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 116 Warnings Hazard Flashers 158 Washer Fluid 281 Messages 145 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 314 Diff...

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