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Page 1: ...ion Center DIC 3 38 Audio System s 3 54 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 22 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 3 Owner Checks 5 8 Headlamp A...

Page 2: ...your vehicle may not be have all of them Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Using this Manual Read this owner manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle s features and c...

Page 3: ...ld hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the...

Page 4: ...damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words CAUTION or...

Page 5: ...raint Systems 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Fro...

Page 6: ...en movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat...

Page 7: ...the lever repeatedly upward or downward Power Seat To adjust the seat Slide the control forward or rearward to move the seat forward or rearward Move the front and rear of the control up or down to r...

Page 8: ...cle has heated seats the switches are located on the instrument panel near the climate controls The vehicle must be on for the heated seats to operate Press the switch nearest to the seat once to turn...

Page 9: ...ION If the 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 seatback to be sure it is locked To ad...

Page 10: ...in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there...

Page 11: ...int is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the bu...

Page 12: ...Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 17 CAUTION Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Remove or secure all items before driving On vehicles with...

Page 13: ...tback 2 Continue raising the seatback until the seatback re engages CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting...

Page 14: ...ted not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure th...

Page 15: ...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 seatback to be sure it is locked Lift the lever on the upper back...

Page 16: ...red or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to r...

Page 17: ...en buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or kille...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 14...

Page 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 15...

Page 20: ...ng a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted And you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you...

Page 21: ...for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your...

Page 22: ...the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The sho...

Page 23: ...o loose It will not give as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sho...

Page 24: ...tection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal in...

Page 25: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 26: ...red if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and...

Page 27: ...houlder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not a...

Page 28: ...sh you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then...

Page 29: ...ody CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properl...

Page 30: ...tion of a passenger belt out all the way you may engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle...

Page 31: ...To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle For outboard seating positions when the safety belt is not in use slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing The latch plate should rest on...

Page 32: ...into position Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although you cannot see them they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help ti...

Page 33: ...e to the shoulder belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip on the back of the seatback 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure t...

Page 34: ...ss the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder bel...

Page 35: ...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 n...

Page 36: ...ontinue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Bel...

Page 37: ...crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positi...

Page 38: ...would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child might slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The child co...

Page 39: ...UTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never all...

Page 40: ...s not weigh much until a crash During a crash an infant will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg infant will suddenly become a 24...

Page 41: ...or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is desig...

Page 42: ...will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a part...

Page 43: ...p around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children should alway...

Page 44: ...B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness A booster seat C D is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child...

Page 45: ...t portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 44 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint i...

Page 46: ...o Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear...

Page 47: ...secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to...

Page 48: ...ust also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATC...

Page 49: ...ither will have a single attachment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others requ...

Page 50: ...tback Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top teth...

Page 51: ...e s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicl...

Page 52: ...ntact between the child restraint LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat...

Page 53: ...and the following instructions If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint If the...

Page 54: ...say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If your child restraint does not have the LAT...

Page 55: ...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 If you are using a forward facing child res...

Page 56: ...Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has airbags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 42 In additi...

Page 57: ...rs and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 44 for how to install your child restraint using LATCH If you secure a child restraint using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Te...

Page 58: ...straint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety...

Page 59: ...reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the chi...

Page 60: ...r the right front passenger With roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today...

Page 61: ...y whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can b...

Page 62: ...a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 35 There is an airbag readiness...

Page 63: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 59...

Page 64: ...njury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near a...

Page 65: ...a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Thresholds can also vary with specific veh...

Page 66: ...t have occupant seating positions How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In m...

Page 67: ...able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a h...

Page 68: ...properly See your Driver Relationship Manager DRM for service Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger s position The passenger airbag status...

Page 69: ...if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance e...

Page 70: ...ers or seat massagers before reinstalling or securing the child restraint If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with...

Page 71: ...ag status See Safety Belts and Child Restraints in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel clust...

Page 72: ...seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag...

Page 73: ...The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle...

Page 74: ...you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt i...

Page 75: ...at were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your Driver Relationship Manager DRM to have your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If your vehicle has the LATCH system...

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

Page 77: ...2 12 Starting Switch Positions 2 12 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 13 Starting Your Vehicle 2 13 Loss of Propulsion 2 14 Drive Unit Operation 2 14 Parking Brake 2 16 Regenerative Braking 2 16 Shifting...

Page 78: ...eriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used to start the vehicle and for all locks The key has a bar coded...

Page 79: ...eived including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this...

Page 80: ...page 3 48 for additional information K Unlock Press the unlock button to unlock the driver s door If the button is pressed again within five seconds all remaining doors and the liftgate will unlock Th...

Page 81: ...ttery in your RKE transmitter should last about four years The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the...

Page 82: ...p your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening To lock or unlock the driver s door use the key from the outside or the door lock from the inside Power Door Locks The power door...

Page 83: ...et the locks insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked To return the door to normal operation turn the slot...

Page 84: ...e molded handles to pull the liftgate down Push the liftgate closed until it latches Liftgate Operation with Loss of Power The liftgate is equipped with an electric latch If the battery is disconnecte...

Page 85: ...e with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a ve...

Page 86: ...keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The window switches for all doors are located o...

Page 87: ...itch Window Lockout o Window Lockout Your vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent rear seat passengers from operating the windows Press the lockout button located with the power window switches to tu...

Page 88: ...G LOCKED The key can only be removed from the start switch in this position The switch cannot be turned to SYSTEM OFF STEERING LOCKED unless the shift lever is in PARK P The steering wheel is locked i...

Page 89: ...ON or SYSTEM OFF STEERING UNLOCKED Starting Your Vehicle Move the shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N The propulsion system will not start in any other position this is a safety feature To restart when...

Page 90: ...If this occurs bring the vehicle to a stop Put the vehicle in PARK P and attempt to restart the fuel cell system Contact OnStar or your Driver Relationship Manager DRM Drive Unit Operation Your drive...

Page 91: ...key is in SYSTEM ON If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever then push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever b...

Page 92: ...at least 4 mph 6 km h a chime will activate to remind you to release the parking brake Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to bra...

Page 93: ...can leave your vehicle with the key your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Propulsion System Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the propulsion system runn...

Page 94: ...ve the key The fuel cell system may run for several minutes after switch off for cooling down and shutting off the fuel cell system Shifting Out of PARK P This vehicle is equipped with an electronic s...

Page 95: ...to PARK P on page 2 17 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the mirror to see clearly behind your vehicle Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side The day night adjustment...

Page 96: ...ch outside mirror so that you can see a little of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle Outside Convex Mirror The passenger side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved creating a...

Page 97: ...ncluded in the vehicle s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature For more information visit onstar com or onstar ca contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2080 or press the On...

Page 98: ...or contacting your Driver Relationship Manager DRM OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location based weather local...

Page 99: ...s coverage network capacity and reception when the service is needed and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service Not all services are available everywhere particularly in remote or enclo...

Page 100: ...ded cupholders located in the center of the rear seat Rear Storage Area There is a storage compartment in the floor of the rear hatch trunk area To access the storage compartment push on the arrow sym...

Page 101: ...utlet s 3 16 Climate Controls 3 17 Automatic Climate Control System 3 17 Outlet Adjustment 3 22 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 22 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 23 Instrument Panel Cluster...

Page 102: ...7 Door Ajar Light 3 37 Fuel Gage 3 37 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 38 Driver Information Center DIC 3 38 DIC Operation and Displays 3 39 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 42 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 48 Aud...

Page 103: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 104: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 105: ...tor on page 3 28 I Rear Window Wiper Washer Buttons See Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 3 10 J Power Mirror Control See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2 20 K Instrument Panel Brightness Control See In...

Page 106: ...ashers completely off The hazard warning flashers work even if the key is not in the start switch Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel Your veh...

Page 107: ...ter flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically To signal a lane change rai...

Page 108: ...t of you that you want to pass To flash the high beams from low beam pull the turn signal multifunction lever all the way towards you Then release it Windshield Wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow fr...

Page 109: ...wn to mist and release for a single wiping cycle The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe and the lever returns to its parked position If more wipes are needed hold the lever on mist longer Wind...

Page 110: ...oir See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 9 Cruise Control Cruise control lets you maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on...

Page 111: ...t speed from memory Setting Cruise Control The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed 1 Press the on off button to tur...

Page 112: ...utton on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached then release it To increase vehicle speed in small amounts press the RES button Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 mph 1 6 k...

Page 113: ...Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the start switch is turned off Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located on the turn signal multifunc...

Page 114: ...rker and other lamps will not be on The instrument panel will not be lit up either When the exterior lamp band is turned to the headlamp position the low beam headlamps come on The other lamps that co...

Page 115: ...n a door is open 1 Door Move the lever to this position so that the lamp comes on when a door is opened On Move the lever to this position to turn the dome lamp on Entry Lighting The dome lamp and the...

Page 116: ...center console storage area To use the outlet remove the cover When not in use always cover the outlet with the protective cap Notice If electrical devices are left plugged into a power outlet the bat...

Page 117: ...ranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System The h...

Page 118: ...the vehicle faster The indicator light on the recirculation button will be lit whenever the system switches to recirculation You can switch to outside air by pressing the outside air button However th...

Page 119: ...air between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield When this mode is selected the sy...

Page 120: ...ctivated Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle The outside air mode can be used with all modes but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode Pressing this button will...

Page 121: ...ow outlets and floor outlets When this mode is selected the system will turn recirculation mode off and run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing Recirculation...

Page 122: ...ation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle Do not use any non GM approved hood deflectors that could...

Page 123: ...ll see in the details on the following pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the vehicle just to let you know they are working Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem w...

Page 124: ...nstrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many other things you will need to driv...

Page 125: ...rmation Center and shows how far your vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset For more information see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 39 Power Indicator Gage There is a po...

Page 126: ...he chime nor the light will come on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the propulsion system is started a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to...

Page 127: ...readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness lig...

Page 128: ...airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in th...

Page 129: ...airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 64 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at a...

Page 130: ...splays in the Driver Information Center DIC Contact OnStar or your Driver Relationship Manager DRM as soon as possible if the Warning Level light comes on The vehicle can still be driven Alarm Level T...

Page 131: ...ecked right away If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all the accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraul...

Page 132: ...brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti lock Brake System ABS Wa...

Page 133: ...off using the traction control on off button located next to the gear shift lever If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehic...

Page 134: ...Cell System Soon on page 3 33 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 42 for more information The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced power light is on but acceleration and spee...

Page 135: ...briefly when the fuel cell is started This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC may acco...

Page 136: ...is ready to be driven This light stays on until the vehicle is shut down Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control The light goes out when the cruise control is turn...

Page 137: ...g check that all doors are properly closed Fuel Gage When the start switch is on the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank When the indicator nears empty the low fuel ligh...

Page 138: ...enter of the instrument panel cluster The DIC buttons are located on the center of the instrument panel The DIC comes on when the vehicle is on After a short delay the DIC will display the information...

Page 139: ...his button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC Trip Fuel Menu Items 3 Trip Fuel Press this button to scroll through the following displays ODOMETER Pre...

Page 140: ...s km the vehicle can be driven before fueling The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank...

Page 141: ...s the vehicle information button until BATTERY displays This display shows the accessory battery voltage If the voltage is normal the display will show NORMAL If the voltage is low or high the display...

Page 142: ...afety belt See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 64 This message displays and a chime sounds when the vehicle is on the driver s safety belt is buckled the passenger s safety belt is unbuckled with t...

Page 143: ...on page 5 19 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 39 If the tire pressure is low the low tire pressure warning light comes on See Tire Pressure Light o...

Page 144: ...displays when the fuel level is low and you can only drive approximately 50 miles 80 km with the amount of fuel remaining in the vehicle See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3 38 for more information LI...

Page 145: ...ly See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 27 for more information SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the battery charging systems Driving with this proble...

Page 146: ...If the warning comes on and stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS Contact OnStar or your Driver Relationship Manager DRM SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when the Traction Contro...

Page 147: ...system is warming up but acceleration and speed are reduced TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS is re learning the tire positions on your vehicle The...

Page 148: ...sonalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting Only the options available will be displayed on the DIC The default settings for the personalization featu...

Page 149: ...FRENCH All messages will appear in French SPANISH All messages will appear in Spanish NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the se...

Page 150: ...ting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the...

Page 151: ...ed setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY 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...

Page 152: ...H Approach LIGHTNG Lighting This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the RKE transmitter...

Page 153: ...setting To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC FACTORY SETTNGS Settings This feature allows you to set all of the personalization features bac...

Page 154: ...xited when any of the following occurs The vehicle is shifted out of PARK P The vehicle is no longer in SYSTEM ON The trip fuel DIC button is pressed The end of the feature settings menu is reached an...

Page 155: ...e the energy display fill the entire screen Touch the screen anywhere to go back to the normal display Audio Steering Wheel Controls Audio controls that can be adjusted at the steering wheel include t...

Page 156: ...nStar mode See the OnStar System on page 2 21 in this manual for more information SRCE Source Press SRCE to switch between AM FM XM CD and auxiliary input jack e e Volume Press to increase the volume...

Page 157: ...biliTrak System 4 6 Steering 4 7 Off Road Recovery 4 9 Passing 4 10 Loss of Control 4 10 Driving at Night 4 11 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 12 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 13 Winter Driving 4 14 If...

Page 158: ...ction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunk Driving CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your r...

Page 159: ...r than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control your vehicle while driving brakes steering and accelerator At times as when driving on snow...

Page 160: ...could get harder to push down If the vehicle stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it can take longer to stop and the br...

Page 161: ...down firmly and let antilock work for you You might hear the antilock pump or motor operate and feel the brake pedal pulsate but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With ABS you can steer and brake...

Page 162: ...wheel spin when you press the button the traction control off light appears on the instrument panel cluster The system will not turn off until there is no longer a current need to limit wheel spin Tur...

Page 163: ...wheel in either direction several times until it stops or hold the steering wheel in the stopped position for an extended amount of time you may notice a reduced amount of power steering assist The no...

Page 164: ...he curve while the front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and...

Page 165: ...son to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whil...

Page 166: ...g In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are al...

Page 167: ...Antilock Brake System ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with n...

Page 168: ...to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning...

Page 169: ...UTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the key in SYSTEM OFF STEERING LOCKED is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not wo...

Page 170: ...he worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it can offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it i...

Page 171: ...If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are sto...

Page 172: ...km h as shown on the speedometer For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 34 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn the steering wheel left and right t...

Page 173: ...e the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Load...

Page 174: ...weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available a...

Page 175: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 400 lbs 181 kg Item Description Total A Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 700 lbs 317 kg B Subtract Occupant...

Page 176: ...oading information label for specific information about the vehicle s maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed t...

Page 177: ...nd weigh the vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out the load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or...

Page 178: ...n unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing Towing Your Vehicle Do not...

Page 179: ...f the rear hatch trunk area Open the small cover on the front fascia below the passenger side headlamp and install the tow eye Use the tow eye to load the vehicle onto the carrier Towing a Trailer The...

Page 180: ...NOTES 4 24...

Page 181: ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 12 Tires 5 13 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 14 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 16 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 19 Tire Pressure Monitor System 5 20 Tire Pressure Monito...

Page 182: ...s 5 50 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 51 Tires 5 52 Sheet Metal Damage 5 52 Finish Damage 5 52 Vehicle Identification 5 52 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 52 Electrical System 5 53 Hi...

Page 183: ...these chemicals California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications such as airbag initiators seat belt pretensioners and lithium batteries contained in remote keyl...

Page 184: ...only gets filled to the pressure level used for the fueling Hydrogen Safety CAUTION The hydrogen fuel system operates under high pressure and it is unsafe to open the hoses or pipes of the system Sev...

Page 185: ...ay from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel There are three types of fueling procedures 1 Non Communication Fueling 5000 psi 35MPa No additional actions needed for communication reasons 2 Hardw...

Page 186: ...he fueling nozzle Yellow LED Vehicle is ready for a non communication fueling operation Green LED Vehicle is ready for a communication fueling operation Yellow LED blinking Vehicle interrupted communi...

Page 187: ...a portable gasoline container while it is in your vehicle could result in ignition by static electricity You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you an...

Page 188: ...on it It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the brake pedal 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop from i...

Page 189: ...Add washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can c...

Page 190: ...ke pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 5 54 Brake lining...

Page 191: ...is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment to the low beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their high beam headlamps at you for vertical aim If the hea...

Page 192: ...d in different ways For proper type and length see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 2 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshie...

Page 193: ...g Your Vehicle on page 4 17 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressu...

Page 194: ...cation code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that th...

Page 195: ...ates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is...

Page 196: ...are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa befo...

Page 197: ...ight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68...

Page 198: ...New Tires on page 5 26 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determine...

Page 199: ...e cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information...

Page 200: ...lation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle pla...

Page 201: ...re that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5 22 for additional information Federal Communications...

Page 202: ...tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire s...

Page 203: ...ors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully See your Driver Relationship Manager DRM for service Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle s original equipm...

Page 204: ...e to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen 4 Start with the driver side front tire 5 Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem Activate...

Page 205: ...se of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle This will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new Any time you no...

Page 206: ...from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust...

Page 207: ...lder consult the tire manufacturer for more information Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was...

Page 208: ...heel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle If you must replace...

Page 209: ...trol and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and saf...

Page 210: ...safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under con...

Page 211: ...uired by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or...

Page 212: ...our wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using...

Page 213: ...Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads of the wheel nuts If you do the wheel nuts might come loose and the wheel could fall off causing a crash CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tigh...

Page 214: ...ause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another...

Page 215: ...from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road...

Page 216: ...driving five miles the tire pressure must be rechecked and adjusted as needed See Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire later in this section After...

Page 217: ...he safe handling instructions on the instructional label adhered to the tire sealant canister Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced bef...

Page 218: ...on page 7 6 or contact your Dealer Relationship Manager DRM Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire 3 Place the tire sealant and compressor kit on the ground and unwrap the sealant ai...

Page 219: ...the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the air pressure gage E on the top of the unit The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Inflat...

Page 220: ...f the wrapped air compressor accessory plug 16 Stow the air compressor accessory plug C back in the air compressor To do this wrap the air compressor accessory plug snap in the plug and then push in t...

Page 221: ...rive the vehicle 5 miles 8 km to distribute the sealant in the tire 21 Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure refer to Steps 1 through 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit w...

Page 222: ...place 5 Remove the air compressor accessory plug C from the unit 6 Plug the air compressor accessory plug into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle See Accessory Power Outlet s on page 3 16 Do not...

Page 223: ...tlet in the vehicle 12 Disconnect the air only hose F from the tire valve stem by pulling the lever up and hose up 13 Wrap the air only hose F around the side of the air compressor channel to stow it...

Page 224: ...n the lever 2 Pull the air only hose from the sealant canister 3 Unwrap the sealant air hose from the compressor 4 Turn the sealant canister so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in th...

Page 225: ...s CAUTION Cleaning products or aerosols containing silicone can damage the hydrogen sensors installed on this vehicle Damaged hydrogen sensors would not work properly and could cause the hydrogen safe...

Page 226: ...iff brush It can cause damage to the vehicle s interior surfaces Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth Use of heavy pressure can damage the interior and does not improve...

Page 227: ...tting the fabric too wet 4 Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect 5 Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 6 When the stain is remov...

Page 228: ...ay be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clea...

Page 229: ...and water spotting Notice Do not use high pressure washes under the hood or under the vehicle High pressure washes can damage the fuel cell system High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the...

Page 230: ...keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damagin...

Page 231: ...approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners...

Page 232: ...cratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials availab...

Page 233: ...e windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electr...

Page 234: ...erant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Fuel Tank 9 3 lb 4 2 kg Wheel Nut To...

Page 235: ...Maintenance Schedule 6 2 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 2 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1...

Page 236: ...low by name part number or specification can be obtained from your Driver Relationship Manager DRM Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Windshield Wiper Blades Driver Side 24 inches 60 0 cm 2270350...

Page 237: ...2 Roadside Assistance Program 7 2 Reporting Safety Defects 7 4 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 4 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 4 Event Data Recorders 7 5 OnStar 7 6 N...

Page 238: ...hevrolet 140 Bedford Katonah NY 10536 Criswell Chevrolet 503 Quince Orchard Rd Gaithersburg MD 20878 Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll free number for assista...

Page 239: ...provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license...

Page 240: ...afercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Vehicle Data Recordin...

Page 241: ...fuel cell system and the other vehicle systems Some of this data may also be combined with other information and included in reports to the U S Department of Energy and other federal or state agencies...

Page 242: ...igation through the discovery process or as required by law Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a ne...

Page 243: ...4 Anti lock Brake System Warning Light 3 32 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 51 Care of Safety Belts 5 48 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 49 Fabric Carpet 5 46 Finish Care 5 49 App...

Page 244: ...straint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 52 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 51 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 49 Fabric Carpet 5 46 Finish Care 5 49 Instrument P...

Page 245: ...nformation Center DIC 3 38 DIC Operation and Displays 3 39 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 48 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 42 Driving At Night 4 11 Defensive 4 2 Driving cont Drunken 4 2 Hill and Mountai...

Page 246: ...Gasoline Container 5 7 Gate Ajar Light 3 37 Glove Box 2 24 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamp Aiming 5 11 Headlamps 3 13 Bulb Replacement 5 11 Daytime Running Lamps 3 14 Flash...

Page 247: ...ftgate Carbon Monoxide 2 8 Light Airbag Readiness 3 27 Anti lock Brake System ABS Warning 3 32 Brake System Warning 3 31 Charging System 3 31 Coolant Temperature Warning 3 34 Cruise Control 3 36 Door...

Page 248: ...nance Replacement Parts 6 2 Manual Lumbar Controls 1 4 Manual Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Manual Seats 1 2 Manual Using ii Map Lamps 3 16 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 42 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mir...

Page 249: ...ders 7 5 Navigation System 7 6 Privacy cont OnStar 7 6 Radio Frequency Identification 7 6 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 7 Propulsion Loss 2 14 R Radio Frequency Identification RFID Privacy 7 6 R...

Page 250: ...ats 1 4 Manual Lumbar 1 4 Seats cont Manual Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Passenger Folding Seatback 1 8 Power Seat 1 3 Split Folding Rear Seat 1 10 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position 1 50 Right...

Page 251: ...em 5 20 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 5 36 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 14 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 16 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 30 Tires cont Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 31 Wheel...

Page 252: ...Indicators 3 23 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 42 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Warnings cont Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 31 Different Size 5 29 R...

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