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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC 2nd Edition - 11/13/12

In Brief

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Air Vents on page 8

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2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever.

See

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals on page 6

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(Out

of View).

Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5

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(Out of View).

Instrument Cluster on page 5

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Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4

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USB Port (Inside IP Storage) (If
Equipped). See

Auxiliary

Devices on page 7

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5. CD Player. See

CD Player

(Radio without Touchscreen) on
page 7

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CD Player (Radio

with Touchscreen) on page 7

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Infotainment on page 7

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Navigation/Radio System (If
Equipped). See the infotainment
manual.

Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6

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Fog Lamps on page 6

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(If

Equipped).

8. Hood Release. See

Hood on

page 10

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Parking Brake on page 9

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10. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp on page 5

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11. Dome Lamp Override.

See

Dome Lamps on page 6

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Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6

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12.

Cruise Control on page 9

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13.

Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5

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14.

Horn on page 5

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15.

Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5

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(If Equipped).

16. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Buttons. See

Driver Information

Center (DIC) (Without DIC
Buttons) on page 5

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Driver Information Center (DIC)
(With DIC Buttons) on
page 5

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17.

Climate Control Systems on
page 8

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(If Equipped).

Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8

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(If

Equipped).

18. Shift Lever. See

Shifting Into

Park on page 9

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19.

Power Outlets on page 5

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Summary of Contents for Traverse 2013

Page 1: ...m 4 4 Instruments and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 10 Information Displays 5 24 Vehicle Messages 5 31 Vehicle Personalization 5 41 Universal Remote System 5 48 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 5 Lighting Features 6 7 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Radio 7 11 Audio Players 7 21 Rear Seat Infotainment 7 36 Phone 7 46 Settings 7 53 T...

Page 2: ...re 10 73 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Maintenance Schedule 11 2 Special Application Services 11 8 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 9 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 12 Maintenance Records 11 14 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 2 Reporting Safety Defects 13 18 Vehicle Data Record...

Page 3: ...o confirm each of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at www helminc com or from On peut obt...

Page 4: ...le Notice This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or inf...

Page 5: ...ntilock Brake System ABS Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 7: ...stem 1 10 Mirror Adjustment 1 11 Steering Wheel Adjustment 1 12 Interior Lighting 1 12 Exterior Lighting 1 13 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 14 Climate Controls 1 15 Transmission 1 16 Vehicle Features Radio s 1 17 Satellite Radio 1 20 Portable Audio Devices 1 20 Bluetooth 1 21 Steering Wheel Controls 1 21 Cruise Control 1 22 Infotainment System 1 22 Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons 1 22 U...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 9: ... Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Fog Lamps on page 6 5 If Equipped 8 Hood Release See Hood on page 10 4 9 Parking Brake on page 9 26 10 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 17 11 Dome Lamp Override SeeDome Lamps on page 6 6 Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 5 12 Cruise Control on page 9 29 13 Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2 14 Horn on page 5 4 ...

Page 10: ...ive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle For more detailed information refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual Remote Keyless Entry RKE System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m 195 ft away from the vehicle Press K to ...

Page 11: ...will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes Repeat the steps for a 10 minute time extension Remote start can be extended only once Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold until the parking lamps turn o...

Page 12: ...tgate To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P Park Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle To close the liftgate use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid Power Liftgate On vehicles with a power liftgate the vehicle must be in P Park to operate it Press and hold 8 on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press O Press the touch pad on the outside liftgate handle For more information ...

Page 13: ...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 3 Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place Move the lever 2 up or down to raise or lower the seat Use the lever 3 to adjust the seatback See Seat Adjustment on page 3 ...

Page 14: ... control 2 forward or rearward See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control 3 See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Memory Features If available the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors See Memory Seats on page 3 6 a...

Page 15: ...kle and let the belt retract into the headliner Stow the mini latch in the holder in the headliner 3 Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat 4 Push the seatback forward to lay flat See Third Row Seats on page 3 11 Heated and Ventilated Seats Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons Shown Heated Seat Buttons Similar If available the buttons are on the center console To operate the engine must be...

Page 16: ...ting position change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position See Head Restraints on page 3 2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly Safety Belts on page 3 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 15 Lap Shoul...

Page 17: ...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 pad to adjust the mirror 3 Press 1 or 2 again to deselect the mirror 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 p...

Page 18: ...amps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 18 Steering Wheel Adjustment 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 ...

Page 19: ...ped 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 on page 6 6 Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 5 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel O Turns the automatic light...

Page 20: ...cle 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 Window Wiper Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system Z Pres...

Page 21: ...averse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 In Brief 1 15 Climate Controls 1 Fan Control 2 REAR Rear Climate Control 3 Temperature Control 4 Recirculation 5 Air Delivery Mode Control 6 Air Conditioning 7 Rear Window Defogger ...

Page 22: ...ation about the rear climate control see Rear Climate Control System on page 8 8 or Rear Climate Control System with Rear Seat Audio on page 8 9 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 23: ...io stations or Seek or scan stations 4 Change the display between the radio station frequency and the time if equipped While the ignition is off press 4 to display the time For more information about these and other radio features see Operation Radio without Touchscreen on page 7 6 or Operation Radio with Touchscreen on page 7 8 For vehicles with a Rear Audio Controller RAC See Rear Audio Controll...

Page 24: ...can contain any combination of AM FM or SiriusXM stations See AM FM Radio Radio without Touchscreen on page 7 11 or AM FM Radio Radio with Touchscreen on page 7 12 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 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 a...

Page 25: ...Press to go to the Home Page See Home Page in Operation Radio without Touchscreen on page 7 6 or Operation Radio with Touchscreen on page 7 8 SRCE Press to change the audio source to AM FM SiriusXM if equipped CD USB iPod or AUX FAV Press to display the favorite list or add a favorite See Operation Radio without Touchscreen on page 7 6 or Operation Radio with Touchscreen on page 7 8 SEEK or SEEK S...

Page 26: ...s Press and hold to quickly increase or decrease the date settings Press OK or the Back screen button to save the adjustments that were made See Clock Radio with Touchscreen on page 5 8 or Clock Radio without Touchscreen on page 5 7 Satellite Radio Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming SiriusXM Satellite Ra...

Page 27: ...the vehicle s options Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel w or c x Press to select preset or favorite radio stations select tracks on a CD or select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod or USB device b g For vehicles without Touchscreen press to silence the vehicle speakers only Press again to turn the sound on For vehicles with OnStar systems press and hold for longer than...

Page 28: ...e set speed from memory See Cruise Control on page 9 29 Infotainment System If the vehicle has a base radio it is included in this manual See the separate infotainment manual for information on the connected radios audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition There is also information on settings and downloadable applications if equipped Driver Information Center DIC With ...

Page 29: ...eps to provide distance and system information Keep the sensors on the vehicle s rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 31 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 instrument panel below the climate controls Ins...

Page 30: ...located on the instrument panel and the appropriate DIC message displays See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 37 Press and release t again to turn on the traction control system The StabiliTrak system remains on For more information see StabiliTrak System on page 9 27 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The low tire pressure warning light alerts to...

Page 31: ...nter DIC buttons The vehicle must be in P Park to access this display Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays 3 If the vehicle has Driver Information Center DIC buttons Press and hold the set reset button until 100 is displayed Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center DIC buttons Press and...

Page 32: ...gram U S 1 800 243 8872 TTY Users U S Only 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 Mexico 01 800 466 0800 New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program See Roadside Assistance Program Mexico on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada on page 13 11 OnStar If equipped this vehicle has a comprehensive in vehicle system that can connect to a live Advis...

Page 33: ...rior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 2 15 Power Mirrors 2 15 Folding Mirrors 2 16 Heated Mirrors 2 16 Blind Spot Mirrors 2 16 Park Tilt Mirrors 2 17 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 2 18 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 18 Windows Windows 2 18 Power Windows 2 19 Sun Visors 2 21 Roof Sunroof 2 21 Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and child...

Page 34: ...he vehicle See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 21 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 210 220 310 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other veh...

Page 35: ...econds all remaining doors unlock The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on If enabled through the DIC the parking lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred See Vehicle Personalization With DIC Buttons on page 5 41 Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft deterrent system See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 12 8 Power Lift...

Page 36: ...y on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter 1 Separate the transmitter with a flat thin object such as a flat head screwdriver Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter Do not insert the tool too far Stop as soon as resistance is felt Twist the tool until the transmitter is separated 2 Remove the old battery Do not use a ...

Page 37: ...ng as when the vehicle was last turned off If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats the heated seats turn on during colder outside temperatures and shut off when the key is turned to ON RUN See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 8 for more information The rear window defogger and heated mirrors if the vehicle has them turn on during colder outside temperatur...

Page 38: ...s in the ignition the hood is open or if there is an emission control system malfunction The engine turns off during a remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low Door Locks WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it The ...

Page 39: ...k the doors Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately l...

Page 40: ...s pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock If the passenger side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger door is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger door will unlock Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent pas...

Page 41: ...he Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function See Engine Exhaust on page 9 20 Notice To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it To unlock the liftgate press the power door lock switch or press K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter twice See Remote Keyless Entry...

Page 42: ...gate 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 the liftgate may reverse to the open position Cargo could fall out of the vehicle Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before driving ...

Page 43: ...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 on page 5 32 With the liftgate in manual mode and all of the doors unlocked the liftgate...

Page 44: ...olid for approximately 30 seconds and then goes off The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light goes off The theft deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle s key or the manual door lock If a locked door is opened without using the RKE transmitter a 10 second pre alarm occurs The horn chirps and the lights flash If the key is not placed...

Page 45: ...tem theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or START from the LOCK OFF position You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming ...

Page 46: ... as the ignition key that operates the system To program the new additional key 1 Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine does not start see your dealer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the key to LOCK OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON RUN positio...

Page 47: ...hanging lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Power Mirrors 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 c...

Page 48: ...re accidentally obstructed while folding They are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds To reset the mirrors fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the power folding mirror controls A popping noise may be heard during the resetting This sound is normal during the reset operation Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors 1 Rear Window Defogger ...

Page 49: ...t mirror has an unobstructed view 2 When checking for traffic or before changing a lane look at the main driver passenger side mirror to observe traffic in the adjacent lane behind your vehicle Check the blind spot mirror for a vehicle in the blind zone Then glance over your shoulder to double check before moving slowly into the adjacent lane Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package...

Page 50: ... about OnStar and how to subscribe to it See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror The mirror automatically reduces the glare from the headlamps from behind The dimming feature and the indicator light come on when the vehicle is started There may be an on and off setting on the mirror O On Off Press to turn t...

Page 51: ...ously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows See Keys on page 2 1 Uplevel Shown Base Similar The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows The power windows work with the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY...

Page 52: ... To program the window 1 Close all doors with the ignition in the ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN position or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 18 2 Press and continue to hold the window switch until the window is fully open 3 Pull up and hold the window switch to close the window Continue to hold it briefly after the window is fully closed 4 Repeat for ea...

Page 53: ...s v again to deactivate the lockout switch Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare If equipped detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or to extend along the rod Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active to operate the sunroof and power sunshade See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 18 The ...

Page 54: ...tch to express close the sunroof Manual Sunshade The sunshades 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...

Page 55: ...Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 22 Airbag System Airbag System 3 23 Where Are the Airbags 3 25 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 27 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 28 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 28 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 29 Passenger Sensing System 3 30 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 34 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 35 Airbag System Check ...

Page 56: ...tions Adjust the head restraint 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...

Page 57: ...ating positions that cannot be adjusted The second row head restraints and third row headrests are not designed to be removed 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 ...

Page 58: ...wer 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 on page 3 5 Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control 3 See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 Lumbar...

Page 59: ...gainst your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properl...

Page 60: ...tback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seatback if equipped Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise Memory Seats If available the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat ...

Page 61: ... the driver seat while recalling a memory position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button If the memory position is still not recalling see your dealer for service Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can mo...

Page 62: ...ack If available press to heat the seatback only H Cooled Seat If available press to cool the entire seat J Heated Seat and Seatback Press to heat the seat and seatback Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the button the seat will change to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest The pas...

Page 63: ... and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To access the third row 1 Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row seat or in the seat tracks on the...

Page 64: ...eck that the safety belt is not under the seat cushion Reclining the Seatbacks To recline the seatback 1 Leaning rearward in the seat pull the reclining seatback strap 2 2 Move the seatback to the desired position and then release the strap 2 to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Folding the Seatback To fold the second row seatbacks 1 Remove anythi...

Page 65: ... Seatback Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To fold the third row seatback 1 Remove anything on or under the seat 2 Disconnect the rear safety belt mini latch using a key in the slot on the mini buckle and let the...

Page 66: ...he protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 4 Reconnect the center safety belt mini latch to the mini buckle Do not let it twist 5 Pull on the safety belt to be sure the mini latch is secure Removing the Third Row Seats To rem...

Page 67: ...seatback to its upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked into place 5 Push the headrest up into position Push and pull on the headrest to make sure it is locked into place 6 Reconnect the center safety belt mini latch to the mini buckle Do not let it twist Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly It also describes some thing...

Page 68: ...trument panel or the safety belts When you wear a safety belt you and the vehicle slow down together There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and when worn properly your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I ...

Page 69: ...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 this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the be...

Page 70: ...ch plate and pull the belt across 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 a...

Page 71: ...fety belt is not in use The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt near the guide loop on the side wall Before a door is closed be sure the safety belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front ...

Page 72: ... the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met And for vehicles with side impact airbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety 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 probably other ne...

Page 73: ...ody For the third row center position locate the comfort guide which is located in a storage pocket at the top of the seat under the headrest on the driver side of the vehicle To access the comfort guide you will first need to move the headrest forward by pulling on the handle behind the seatback The comfort guide will now be accessible Third Row Center Position Pull the comfort guide out of its s...

Page 74: ... Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining fo...

Page 75: ...a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the...

Page 76: ...o provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle A damaged safety 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 ...

Page 77: ...ollowing airbag A front center airbag for the driver and front outboard passenger All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front outboard passenger For the front center airbag the word AIRBAG is on the inboard ...

Page 78: ...nflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear a safety belt even with airbags The driver ...

Page 79: ...hows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 15 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel ...

Page 80: ...the driver seatback Driver Side Shown Passenger Side 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 ...

Page 81: ...mpact airbags and roof rail airbags The vehicle may have a front center airbag See Airbag System on page 3 23 These airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system s deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbag to inflate and help restrain the occupants Deployment thresholds can vary with s...

Page 82: ...center airbag if equipped is not intended to inflate in frontal impacts near frontal impacts or rear impacts Seat mounted side impact airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts near frontal impacts rollovers rear impacts or on the non struck side of a vehicle in a side impact Roof rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts In any particular crash no one can say whether an...

Page 83: ...into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle WARNING When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing pro...

Page 84: ...vice manual for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 13 19 and Event Data Recorders on page 13 19 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer fo...

Page 85: ...ld is so great if the airbag inflates WARNING A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passe...

Page 86: ...ults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be ...

Page 87: ...it for an Adult Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger frontal airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional material from the seat such as ...

Page 88: ...has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger sensing system will turn on the passenger airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is on the seat If the passenger airbag is turned on the on indicator will be lit If the passenger seat gets wet dry the seat immediately If the airbag readiness light is lit do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat See Ai...

Page 89: ...n of the airbag sensors sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring In addition the vehicle has a passenger sensing system that includes sensors as part of the front outboard passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle Any ob...

Page 90: ...e Are the Airbags on page 3 25 See your dealer for service Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger s in a crash resulting in serious injury or even death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected ...

Page 91: ...ort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 16 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 we...

Page 92: ...fety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces In a crash they can be crushed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time WARNING Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulde...

Page 93: ...le and never allow children to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who...

Page 94: ...e available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in...

Page 95: ... any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear Facing Infant Seat A rear facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place an...

Page 96: ...elts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 44 Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both ...

Page 97: ...ety belts 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 Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys WARNING A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriou...

Page 98: ...ild restraints Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt Wherever a child restraint is installed be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any chi...

Page 99: ...eating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments Lower Anchors Lower anchors 1 are metal bars built into the vehicle There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments 2 Top Tether Anchor A top tether 3 4 anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top te...

Page 100: ...Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row Bucket I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors H Lower Anchor Seating positions with tw...

Page 101: ...he anchor Second Row Bucket Shown Bench Similar The top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seatback for each seating position in the second row Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Third Row The third row has one top tether anchor at the bottom rear of the center seatback This anchor should be used for t...

Page 102: ...straint and the instructions in this manual WARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash attach only one child restraint per anchor WARNI...

Page 103: ... tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 To access...

Page 104: ...rding to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback ...

Page 105: ... a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash see your dealer to have the Continued WARNING Continued system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If the vehicle...

Page 106: ...res that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow...

Page 107: ...ull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 4 and 5 6 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 44 for more information 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make s...

Page 108: ...ild restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing ...

Page 109: ... 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 forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restra...

Page 110: ...s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pul...

Page 111: ...epeat Steps 5 and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicat...

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Page 113: ...Panel Storage This vehicle has an instrument panel storage area To open the cover press the button This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack on the faceplate For vehicles with a USB port it in the instrument panel storage See Auxiliary Devices on page 7 35 Glove Box Lift the glove box handle to open it Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box Cupholders There are two cupholders with removable l...

Page 114: ... on the front of the center console armrest 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 ...

Page 115: ...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 WARNING An improperly latched and closed cargo cover or cargo cover left in the open position could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or s...

Page 116: ...ads or other items to the vehicle or 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 something l...

Page 117: ...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 ma...

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Page 119: ... Indicator Lamp 5 17 Brake System Warning Light 5 19 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 20 Tow Haul Mode Light 5 21 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 5 21 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 21 Tire Pressure Light 5 22 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 22 Security Light 5 23 High Beam On Light 5 23 Cruise Control Light 5 23 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons 5 24...

Page 120: ...5 51 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment 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 Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle s opt...

Page 121: ...he list To select a folder press and hold w or press when the folder is highlighted To go back further in the folder list press and hold c x b g Mute Push to Talk For vehicles without Touchscreen press to silence the vehicle speakers only Press again to turn the sound on For vehicles with OnStar systems press and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems For vehicles with Tou...

Page 122: ...r a single wiping cycle OFF Use to turn the wipers off 6 Adjustable Interval Wipes Delays wiping cycle Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes LO Slow wipes HI Fast wipes Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged wiper blades should be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 ...

Page 123: ...ready on prior to pressing the wash button it stays on until the wiper button is pressed again The rear window washer uses the same fluid that is in the windshield washer reservoir See Washer Fluid on page 10 19 Compass Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center DIC See Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 or Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Bu...

Page 124: ...alibrate 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 not a danger It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings utility wires manhole covers or other industrial structures if possible ...

Page 125: ...w seconds when the calibration 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 G 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 t...

Page 126: ...ase the Month Day and Year settings Press and hold to quickly increase or decrease the date settings Press OK or the Back screen button to save 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 on the center stack below the climate controls inside the center floor console at the re...

Page 127: ...ent The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts The power outlet is on the rear of the center console An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use The light comes on when the ignition is in ON RUN and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet and no system fault is detected Th...

Page 128: ...can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a proble...

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Page 130: ...isplays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm 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 first indicate empty before the vehicle is out of fuel but the vehicle s fuel tank should be filled soon When the fuel tank is low on fuel the F...

Page 131: ...ing 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 engine coolant has overheated If the vehicle has been operated under normal driving conditions pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off th...

Page 132: ... SYSTEM message will appear in the Driver Information Center DIC and or the charging system light comes on See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 32 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 driver ...

Page 133: ...n electrical problem with the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor s 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 on page 3 23 The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started If the light does not come on then h...

Page 134: ... airbag status indicator it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed to inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the 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...

Page 135: ... on when the vehicle is placed in ON RUN as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer See Ignition Positions on page 9 14 If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running this indicates that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be required Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any ...

Page 136: ...s possible Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required The following may correct an emission control system malfunction Check that the fuel cap is fully installed See Filling the Tank on page 9 41 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel c...

Page 137: ...m determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if the 12 volt battery has recently been replaced or run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If this has been done and the ...

Page 138: ...em warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service The brake message remains on until any DIC button is pressed The brake light remains on until the problem is fixed See Brake System Messages on page 5 32 Antilock Brake System ABS W...

Page 139: ...ng there could be a problem with the StabiliTrak system and the vehicle might need service When this warning light is on the system is off and will not limit wheel spin This light flashes when the StabiliTrak system is active See StabiliTrak System on page 9 27 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on briefly when the vehic...

Page 140: ...and then stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS If the problem is not corrected the light will come on at every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 45 Engine Oil Pressure Light Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check t...

Page 141: ...alarm system when the ignition is turned off The light will flash rapidly if the alarm system is arming and one or more of the monitored entry points is not closed The light will stay on if the alarm is arming and all entry points are closed For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 12 High Beam On Light The high beam on light comes o...

Page 142: ...cally appears in the top right corner of the DIC display If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display the numbers will be replaced with dashes If this occurs have the vehicle serviced The compass will be shown in the bottom right corner of the DIC display See Compass on page 5 5 for more information The DIC also allows some features to be customized See Vehicle Perso...

Page 143: ...7 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 for more information 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 ...

Page 144: ...cle information button until UNITS displays This display allows you to select between metric or English units of measurement Once in this display press the set reset button to select between METRIC or ENGLISH units All of the vehicle information will then be displayed in the unit of measurement selected FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS the pressure f...

Page 145: ...iles 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 seconds The trip odometer will display the number of kilometers km or miles mi driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving Once the vehicle begins movi...

Page 146: ...ehicle 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 timer To start the timer press the set reset button while TIMER is displayed The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time t...

Page 147: ...you can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the following displays odometer and trip odometers Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items ODOMETER Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers km or miles mi To switch between English and metric measurements see UNITS later in this section TRIPA or TRIP B Pr...

Page 148: ...ngine Oil Messages on page 5 34 You should change the oil as soon as you can See Engine Oil on page 10 7 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 for more information Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change It will not r...

Page 149: ...ugh all of the available languages The available languages are ENGLISH default FRANCAIS French ESPANOL Spanish and NO CHANGE 3 Once the desired language is displayed release the trip odometer reset stem to set your choice Vehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the...

Page 150: ... 16 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 brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 19 If this message appears stop as soon as pos...

Page 151: ...n 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 console RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door ...

Page 152: ...me sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when service is required for the vehicle See your dealer See Engine Oil on page 10 7 and Ma...

Page 153: ...proceed to your destination The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced Anytime this message stays on the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel...

Page 154: ... this message displays to remind the driver that the URPA system has been turned off Press the set reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display To turn the URPA system back on see Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 31 REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT SYSTEM OFF If the vehicle has the Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA system this message displays w...

Page 155: ...solated areas with no guardrails trees or road signs and light traffic Your vehicle does not need service For cleaning instructions see Washing Your Vehicle in Exterior Care on page 10 73 See Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA on page 9 32 for more information Ride Control System Messages SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system If this message appears tr...

Page 156: ...tent theft deterrent system has detected a break in attempt while you were away from your vehicle See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 12 for more information Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE A C Air Conditioning SYSTEM This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer ...

Page 157: ...ee Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 or Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons on page 5 24 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Light on page ...

Page 158: ... or appears again when you begin driving the system needs service See your dealer right away SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission See your dealer for service TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice Do not drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument cluster and o...

Page 159: ...es can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers All of the customization options may not be available on your vehicle Only the options available will be displayed on the DIC The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory but may have been changed from their default sta...

Page 160: ... will appear in French ESPANOL 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 set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC You can also change the language by pressing the trip odometer reset stem See DISPLAY LANGUAGE under Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons earl...

Page 161: ...urrent setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open See Remote Key...

Page 162: ...n 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 seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed ...

Page 163: ...stomization button until APPROACH LIGHTING 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 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 y...

Page 164: ...rror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse PASSENGER MIRROR The passenger s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse BOTH MIRRORS The driver s and passenger s outside mirrors will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting...

Page 165: ...ur ON The driver seat and outside mirrors will automatically move to the stored driving position when the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature i...

Page 166: ...on until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS V TO EXIT appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs The vehicle is shifted out of P Park The vehicle is n...

Page 167: ...ple and objects are clear of the garage door or gate being programmed It is recommended that a new battery be installed in the hand held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal Programming the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Programming a garage door open...

Page 168: ... helpful to have another person assist with the remaining Steps 4 6 Learn or Smart Button 4 After Steps 1 3 have been completed locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver motor head unit The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 5 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button After pressing this button you will have 30 seconds to comp...

Page 169: ...r If you live in Canada or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the Programming the Universal Remote System procedures regardless of where you live replace Step 2 under Programming the Universal Remote System with the following Continue to press and hold the Universal Remote system button while you press and release every two seconds cycle the hand h...

Page 170: ...own the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds 2 Release both buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote buttons repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section beginning with Step 2 For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System call the customer assistance phone number unde...

Page 171: ... 4 Fog Lamps 6 5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 5 Courtesy Lamps 6 6 Dome Lamps 6 6 Reading Lamps 6 7 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 7 Delayed Entry Lighting 6 7 Delayed Exit Lighting 6 8 Parade Dimming 6 8 Battery Load Management 6 8 Battery Power Protection 6 9 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left...

Page 172: ...strument Panel Lights Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Push the turn signal lever away from you to turn the high beams on Pull the lever toward you to return to low beams This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high beam headlamps are on Flash to Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass If the headlamps...

Page 173: ...ver the light sensor on top of the instrument panel because it works with the DRL Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO the headlamps parking lamps and other exterior lamps come on The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed When the wipers are not operating these lamps turn o...

Page 174: ...es 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 the turn signal flashes three times The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does ...

Page 175: ...ster when the fog lamps are in use 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 brightn...

Page 176: ...courtesy lamps when the doors are closed Dome Lamps The dome lamps are in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers The dome lamps come on when a door is opened unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in 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...

Page 177: ...heater dimming the lamps do not turn off at the end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim and then go out The delay time is canceled if the ignition key is turned to ON RUN or the power door lock switch is pressed The lamps will dim right away When the ignition is on illuminated entry is inactive which means the courtesy lamps will not come on unless a door is opened Delayed Entry Lighting Del...

Page 178: ...ays in daylight while the headlamps are on so that the displays are still able to be seen Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM that estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the cha...

Page 179: ... of corrective action this action may be noticeable to the driver If so a DIC message might be displayed such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW or LOW BATTERY If one of these messages displays it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 or Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Button...

Page 180: ...Black plate 10 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 6 10 Lighting 2 NOTES ...

Page 181: ... CD Player Radio with Touchscreen 7 23 MP3 Radio with Touchscreen 7 25 MP3 Radio without Touchscreen 7 29 Auxiliary Devices 7 35 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Audio RSA System 7 36 Rear Audio Controller RAC 7 45 Phone Bluetooth 7 46 Settings Settings 7 53 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 7 56 Introduction Infotainment Read the following pages to become familia...

Page 182: ...sing a single button or a single voice command for vehicles equipped with phone capability See Defensive Driving on page 9 2 The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 18 The vehicle has a base radio included in this manual See the separate infotainment manual for information ...

Page 183: ... 8 1 4 Information Press to 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 5 EQ Equalizer Press to adjust the equalizer 6 f Tone Tune Press to set the bass or treble Turn to manually select radio ...

Page 184: ...ous station 11 SEEK Seeks the next station 12 P Power Volume Press to turn the infotainment system on or off Turn to adjust the volume 13 s REV Reverse Press and hold to go backward fast through a track 14 FWD Forward Press and hold to fast forward through a track 15 CD AUX Press to scroll through selecting the CD or an auxiliary device 16 Auxiliary Input Jack Use to connect external audio devices...

Page 185: ...controlled by using the buttons touch screen steering wheel controls and voice recognition See Operation Radio without Touchscreen on page 7 6 or Operation Radio with Touchscreen on page 7 8 1 PUSH O Volume Power 2 Z Eject 3 CD Slot 4 AUX Port 5 PUSH SEL Select 6 D Home Page 7 SRCE Source 8 FAV Favorites Menu 9 SEEK Previous Reverse 10 SEEK Next Forward 11 BACK ...

Page 186: ...xt Satellite Radio Service CD MP3 and WMA features If additional information is available for the current song being played Auto Text will automatically page scroll the information every five seconds above the FAV presets on the radio display To activate Auto Text 1 Press MENU to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the softkey under the AUTO TXT tab on the radio display 3 Press the softkey under ...

Page 187: ...sition To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for different types of music The choices are pop rock country talk jazz and classical Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings Uniqu...

Page 188: ...D Player Radio without Touchscreen on page 7 21 or CD Player Radio with Touchscreen on page 7 23 AUX Port 3 5 mm 1 8 in connection for external audio devices PUSH SEL Select Turn to manually find a station or highlight a menu selection Press to select a highlighted selection D Home Page Press to go to the Home Page See Home Page in this section SRCE Source Press to change the audio source to AM FM...

Page 189: ...Touchscreen Buttons Touchscreen buttons show visibly on the screen when available When a function is unavailable the button may gray out When a function is selected the button may highlight or animate Home Page The infotainment system displays a Home Page to access all of the applications The current selected source is framed with a red box outline Back Press to go back to the previous page or men...

Page 190: ... adjust the equalizer Bass Press or to adjust the bass Middle Press or to adjust the middle Treble Press or to adjust the treble Balance Press L to hear more sound from the left speakers or R for more sound from the right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers Fade Press F for more sound from the front speakers or R for more sound from the rear speakers...

Page 191: ... either arrow again to stop scanning The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P Park Tune to favorite stations using the presets favorites button and steering wheel controls See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 2 FAV Favorit...

Page 192: ...e source The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 2 Audio Source To access AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped do one of the following Press the AM FM or XM if equipped screen button Press the SRCE radio button to scroll through the options A source ribbon will appear at the bottom of the screen allowing you to select the one you want Infota...

Page 193: ...eset button on the radio or the screen button Seeking a Station Press SEEK or SEEK to search for a station You may also use the on the steering wheel control SWC AM To access the AM menu press the Menu screen button and the following may display Favorites List Press to display the AM favorites list AM Station List Press to display a list of AM stations Update Station List Press to display the list...

Page 194: ...rn the HD Radio receiver on or off SiriusXM If Equipped To access the XM Menu press the Menu screen button and the following may display Favorites List Press to display the SiriusXM 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 If equipped with SiriusXM press and the following may display Arti...

Page 195: ...he preset buttons To change the number of favorite pages displayed 1 Press Settings on the Home Page 2 Press Favorite Pages 3 Select the number of pages to display Recalling a Preset Station To recall a preset station from a favorites page do one the following Press the FAV screen button at the top bar to display the preset pop up Press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset...

Page 196: ...egory 1 Press BAND until the SiriusXM frequency displays 2 Press CAT to display the category tabs 3 Continue pressing CAT until the desired category name displays Radios with CD and DVD can also navigate the category list by pressing s REV or FWD 4 Press either of the two buttons below the desired category tab to immediately tune to the first SiriusXM station associated with that category 5 To go ...

Page 197: ...f favorites each having six favorite stations available per page Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or SiriusXM stations The balance fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted are stored with the favorite stations To store a station as a favorite 1 Tune to the desired radio station 2 Press FAV to display the page to store the station 3 Press and hold one of the s...

Page 198: ...No Artist Info No artist information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Title Info No song title information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No CAT Info No category information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Information No text or informational messages are available at th...

Page 199: ... station name number category name song title and artist display on the screen SiriusXM may update the background picture at any time SiriusXM Categories SiriusXM stations are organized in categories Adding or Removing SiriusXM Categories Using the home page 1 Press the Settings screen button on the Home Page 2 Select XM Categories 3 Select or deselect a category A checkmark will indicate that the...

Page 200: ...is message is received when tuned to station 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer XM Not Available If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver could have a fault Consult with your dealer Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and ext...

Page 201: ...llite Radio Service System if the vehicle has these features Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception If the vehicle has a sunroof the performance of the radio system may be affected if the sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of the vehicle can interfere with the performance of the radio system and if the vehicle has this feature OnStar Make sure the multi...

Page 202: ... CD icon and a message showing the disc and or track number display If an auxiliary input device is not connected No Input Device Found displays Care of CDs If playing a CD R the sound quality can be reduced due to CD R or CD RW quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R or CD RW has been handled Handle them carefully Store CD R s or CD RW ...

Page 203: ... and or eject the CD if an error occurs Optical Error The disc was inserted upside down Disk Read Error A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format Player Error There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play The road is very rough When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside ...

Page 204: ...n 2 Insert a disc into the slot label side up The player pulls it in the rest of the way If the disc is damaged or improperly loaded there is an error and the disc ejects The disc automatically plays once loaded Press Z to eject a disc from the CD player If the disc is not removed within a short period of time it is automatically pulled back into the player Playing an Audio CD 1 Press the Disc scr...

Page 205: ... very rough Try the disc again when the road is smoother The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid Try the disc again later There was a problem while burning the disc The label is caught in the player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error continues contact your dealer MP3 Radio with Touchscreen Playing an MP3 CD To play ...

Page 206: ... delay before the list displays Select a song from the list to begin playback Artists Press to view the list of artists stored on the disc Select an artist name to view a list of all songs by the artist There might be a delay before the list displays Select a song from the list to begin playback Genres Press to view the genres Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre Select a song ...

Page 207: ...lder File System and Naming The song titles artists albums and genres are taken from the file s ID3 tag and are only displayed if present in the tag If a song title is not present in the ID3 tag the radio displays the file name as the track name Preprogrammed Playlists The radio recognizes preprogrammed playlists however there is no editing capability These playlists are treated as special folders...

Page 208: ...isplayed on the Root Folder menu The Artist menu displays Select an artist from the Artist menu to display a list of albums Albums Select an album from the Albums menu to display a list of songs Select a song for playback Genres Press the Genre screen button displayed on the Root Folder menu The Genre menu displays Follow the same instructions as given for Artist Each menu selection will eventuall...

Page 209: ...it rates 32 kbps 40 kbps 56 kbps 64 kbps 80 kbps 96 kbps 112 kbps 128 kbps 160 kbps 192 kbps 224 kbps 256 kbps and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate Radios that have a USB port can play mp3 and wma files stored on a USB storage device as well as AAC files that are stored on an iPod Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio can play discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio and MP3 WMA files...

Page 210: ...iles are accessed in the following order Playlists Px Files stored in the root directory Files stored in folders in the root directory Tracks are played in the following order Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist When the last track of the last playlist has played play continues from the first track of the first playl...

Page 211: ...s and hold to advance playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays S c Previous Folder Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder c T Next Folder Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder RDM Random Files on the disc can...

Page 212: ...SB port located in the instrument panel storage area See Instrument Panel Storage on page 4 1 for more information The USB port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device To connect an iPod connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the instrument panel storage area If the vehicle is on and ...

Page 213: ...ion Press to display additional information about the selected track Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below To use the softkeys 1 Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below or press the softkey below the function if it is currently displayed 2...

Page 214: ... 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 pressed Third softkey 5 through the l...

Page 215: ... This is not an audio output do not plug a headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack Connect an auxiliary input device such as an iPod laptop computer MP3 player CD player or cassette tape player to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P Park See Defensive Driving on page 9 2 for...

Page 216: ...a remote control See Operation Radio without Touchscreen on page 7 6 or Operation Radio with Touchscreen on page 7 8 for more information on the vehicle s infotainment system Before Driving The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might or might n...

Page 217: ...ak batteries See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information To adjust the volume on the headphones use the volume control located on the right side Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the RSE overhead console The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitte...

Page 218: ...e the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Audio Video A V Jacks A Yellow Video Input B White Left Audio Input C Red Right Audio Input The A V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment The A V jacks located on the rear of the floor console allow audio or video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RS...

Page 219: ...s this feature The DVD player can be selected as an audio source on the RSA system See Rear Seat Audio RSA System on page 7 36 for more information When a device is connected to the A V jacks or the radio s auxiliary input jack if the vehicle has this feature the rear seat passengers are able to hear audio from the auxiliary device through the wireless or wired headphones The front seat passengers...

Page 220: ...o screen display See Operation Radio without Touchscreen on page 7 6 or Operation Radio with Touchscreen on page 7 8 for more information Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage it and the repairs will not be covered by the warranty Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place Remote Control Buttons O P...

Page 221: ...Chapter Press to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews r Fast Reverse Press to quickly reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing a DVD video press s To stop fast reversing a DVD audio or CD release r This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews ...

Page 222: ...ecomes lost or damaged a new universal remote control can be purchased If this happens make sure the universal remote control uses a Toshiba code set Battery Replacement To change the remote control batteries 1 Slide the rear cover back on the remote control 2 Replace the two batteries in the compartment Make sure that they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery com...

Page 223: ...iliary input connections at both devices The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the transmitter window Check the batteries to make sure they are not dead or installed incorrectly After stopping the player and pushing Play sometimes the DVD starts where it left off and sometimes at the beginning If the stop button was pressed one t...

Page 224: ...DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio the vehicle has The video screen might display one of the following Disc Load Eject Error This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error This message displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up or if the disc is damaged Disc Region Error This message displays i...

Page 225: ...o go to the next or to the previous radio station stored as a favorite When a CD DVD is playing press the down or up arrows to go to the next or previous track or chapter SEEK Press the SEEK arrows to go to the previous or to the next radio station while in AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped Press the SEEK arrows to go to the previous or to the next track or chapter while sourced to a CD or DVD slot SR...

Page 226: ...n this section for more information See Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers in this section for more information WARNING When using a cell phone it can be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the phone or the infotainment navigation system Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death Focus your attention on driving A Blue...

Page 227: ...A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used See the cell phone manufacturer s user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone If a Bluetooth phone is not connected calls will be made using OnStar Hands Free Calling if equipped See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Pairing Information A Bluetooth phone wit...

Page 228: ...nes Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle the system responds with is connected after that phone name 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Bluetooth 3 Say List Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name you want to delete is unknown see Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1 Press and...

Page 229: ...er 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 all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Digit...

Page 230: ...me tag Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Calling 911 Emergency 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 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 ton...

Page 231: ...tch to the call on hold Three Way Calling Three way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier 1 While on a call press b g 2 Say Three way call 3 Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called 4 Once the call is connected press b g to link all callers together Ending a Call Press c x to end a call Muting a Call During a ...

Page 232: ...ice recognition commands on the cell phone See your cell phone manufacturer s user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature To access contacts stored in the cell phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Bluetooth This command can be skipped 3 Say Voice The system responds OK accessing phone name The cell phone s normal prompt messages will go through their cycle according to th...

Page 233: ...on regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Settings Press Settings on the Home Page to adjust features and preferences such as Time Date Bluetooth Device List Voice Recognition Favorite Pages Display Settings Navigation Settings etc 1 Press the Settings screen button on the Home Page 2 Touch tap the scroll bar until the...

Page 234: ...as turned off Radio Favorites Press to select the number of FAV pages to be used in the system Add Remove XM Categories Press to customize which available XM Categories are displayed and used in the system RDS Settings Press to customize station name and radio text display options Set Time Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the Hours Minutes AM PM or 24 hr on the clock Press and h...

Page 235: ... DIC Buttons on page 5 41 Display Mode Press Mode to change the screen background This setting controls map colors Calibrate Touchscreen Press to display the Touchscreen Calibration Screen Turn Display Off Press to turn the Display option off Rear Vision Camera If Equipped The rear vision camera can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle An image appe...

Page 236: ...4 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2010 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Copyright 1992 2010 Dolby Laboratories All rights reser...

Page 237: ... Vents 8 10 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 11 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 Air Conditioning 7 Rear Window Defogger 9 Off Turn the fan control all the way counterclockwise to turn the front clim...

Page 238: ... off recirculation and runs the air conditioning unless the outside temperature is less than 4 C 40 F Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defog mode Do 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 pulle...

Page 239: ...ditioning also comes on when this mode is activated unless the outside air temperature is 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 on pa...

Page 240: ...djusted the climate control display shows that function along with the inside 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 a...

Page 241: ... of the air coming through the system The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off since outside air still enters the vehicle unless the recirculation mode is selected See Recirculation later in this section Driver Side Temperature Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the driver side temperature The driver side temperature display will show the tem...

Page 242: ...lear 0 Defrost Press to turn the defrost on or off This mode quickly clears the windshield of fog or frost Air is directed to the windshield side window and floor vents In this mode outside air is pulled inside the vehicle The air conditioning system runs automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is less than 4 C 40 F Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Air ...

Page 243: ...r window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window R1 Rear Window Defogger Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off The rear window defogger stays on for about 10 minutes before turning off The defogger also turns off when the engine is turned off Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors fog or frost is...

Page 244: ...o the side of the vehicle facing the sun The recirculation mode will also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures Rear Climate Control System 1 Fan Control 2 Temperature Control 3 Air Delivery Mode Control For vehicles with the rear climate control system the controls are located on the rear of the center console The system can also be controlled with the front controls Press the RE...

Page 245: ...ected through the rear floor outlets as well as the overhead outlets 6 Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets The rear system floor outlets are located under the third row seats Rear Climate Control System with Rear Seat Audio 1 Fan Control 2 Air Delivery Mode Control 3 Temperature Control For vehicles with the rear climate control system the controls are located on the rear of the center...

Page 246: ... the warmest 12 setting N Air Delivery Mode Control Press to manually change the direction of the airflow Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display H Vent Air is directed through the overhead outlets Bi Level Air is directed through the rear floor outlets as well as the overhead outlets 6 Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets The rear system floor outlets ...

Page 247: ...curs while in vent or bi level modes with mild temperature throughout the vehicle turn on the air conditioner to reduce windshield fogging Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air and inside air when in recirculation mode The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule o...

Page 248: ...trument panel compartment dampener arm is aligned properly to the dampener gear assembly 5 Squeeze the housing cover 1 tabs to remove 6 Remove the old air filter from the passenger compartment air filter housing 2 7 Install the new air filter 8 Replace the housing cover 9 If removed reinstall the instrument panel compartment assembly 10 Reinstall the compartment retainers See your dealer if additi...

Page 249: ...gine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 20 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 20 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 21 Manual Mode 9 23 Tow Haul Mode 9 24 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 24 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 25 Parking Brake 9 26 Brake Assist 9 26 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 26 Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak System 9 27 Cruise Control Cruise Control 9 29 Object Detection Systems ...

Page 250: ...atures before driving such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate 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 dr...

Page 251: ...ction time Average driver reaction time is about three quarters of a second In that time a vehicle moving at 100 km h 60 mph travels 20 m 66 ft which could be a lot of distance in an emergency Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include Keep enough 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...

Page 252: ...blem Curve Tips Take curves at a reasonable speed Reduce speed before entering a curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you ...

Page 253: ...ing according to weather conditions Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water snow ice gravel or other material on the road Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Try to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including red...

Page 254: ...ing distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 10 35 Turn off cruise control Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest Other driving tips in...

Page 255: ...on Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road creating less traction or grip Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive with caution whatever the condition Accelerate gently so ...

Page 256: ...xhaust pipe Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed Continued WARNING Continued to the highes...

Page 257: ...heels 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 towe...

Page 258: ...mportant loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle 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 p...

Page 259: ...ur vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for your vehicle See Trailer Towing on page 9 46 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips Example 1 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 2 136 kg 300 lbs 3 Available Occupant and Cargo We...

Page 260: ...rtification Tire label is attached to the center pillar B pillar The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the ac...

Page 261: ...h Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Starting and Operating New Ve...

Page 262: ... a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key Use the correct key make sure it is all the way in and turn it only with your hand If the key cannot be turned by hand see your dealer STOPPING THE ENGINE LOCK OFF When the vehicle is stopped turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF to turn the engine off Retained Accessory Power RAP will remain active S...

Page 263: ...annot 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 accessory power outlets This position unlocks the ignition and steering wheel Use this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed R ON RUN This position can be used to operate the electri...

Page 264: ...ing parts The vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components If the ignition key is turned to the START position and then released when the engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts If the engine does not start and the key is held in START cranking will be stopped aft...

Page 265: ...Some models may have an internal thermostat in the cord which will prevent engine coolant 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 Com...

Page 266: ... the vehicle 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK OFF 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand the vehicle is in P Park Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running It could overheat and catch fire Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if t...

Page 267: ... vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system The shift lock release is designed to Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P Park with the shift lever button fully released and Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P Park unless the ignition is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied The shift lock release is always functional e...

Page 268: ...w that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired Continued WARNING Continued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are dete...

Page 269: ...e easily WARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the pa...

Page 270: ...r while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be cover...

Page 271: ... 2 Press the plus minus button on the shift lever to increase or decrease the gear range available When you shift from D Drive to L Low the transmission will shift to a pre determined lower gear range The highest gear available for this pre determined range is displayed next to the L in the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 or Driver Information Center DIC With...

Page 272: ...e information Automatic Engine Grade Braking Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle The system will automatically command downshifts to reduce vehicle speed until the brake pedal is no longer being pressed While in the Electronic R...

Page 273: ...to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to get a...

Page 274: ...re parking on a hill see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 43 Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully...

Page 275: ... begin to drive away the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure there are no problems The system may be heard or felt while it is working This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 32 km h 20 mph In some cases it may take approximately 3 2 km 2 mi of driving before the system initializes If the system fa...

Page 276: ... sand mud ice or snow and you want to rock the vehicle to attempt to free it It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off road conditions where high wheel spin is required See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9 9 Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the w...

Page 277: ...the vehicle see your dealer for service Cruise Control With cruise control a speed of about 40 km h 25 mph or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km h 25 mph When the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do n...

Page 278: ...tton on the steering wheel The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated Press and hold the RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached then release it To increase vehicle speed in small increments press the RES button briefly Each time this is done the vehicle go...

Page 279: ... mph The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect objects up to 2 5 m 8 ft behind the vehicle and at least 25 cm 10 in off the ground and below liftgate level WARNING The URPA 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 Continued WARNING C...

Page 280: ...nd slush For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care on page 10 73 The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather The message may not clear until the frost or ice has melted A trailer was attached to the vehicle or an object was hanging out of the liftgate du...

Page 281: ...afe to change lanes Before making a lane change check the SBZA display check all mirrors glance over your shoulder and use the turn signals Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started both outside mirror SBZA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating When the vehicle is moving forward the left or right side mirror display will light up if ...

Page 282: ...g out to either side of the vehicle When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off it cannot be turned back on The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT ON option will not be selectable if the conditions for normal system operation are not met SBZA Error Messages The following messages may appear in the DIC SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF This message indicates that the driver has turn...

Page 283: ...ically appears on the inside rearview mirror Once the driver shifts out of R Reverse the video image automatically disappears from the inside rearview mirror Turning the Rear Vision Camera System Off or On To turn off the rear vision camera system press and hold z located on the inside rearview mirror until the left indicator light turns off The rear vision camera display is now disabled To turn t...

Page 284: ...inment system 3 Select the Rear Camera screen button The Rear Camera screen displays 4 Select Park Assist Symbols and then select ON or OFF Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA On vehicles with RCTA a red warning triangle with an arrow may also display on the RVC screen to warn of traffic coming from either direction Three beeps will sound from the speaker on that side This system detects objects coming ...

Page 285: ...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 the camera can be affected Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer There are extreme temperature changes The rear vision camera system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one ...

Page 286: ...ep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies A list of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www toptiergas com TOP TIER gasoline is only available in the ...

Page 287: ...n D 4814 Some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Fuel Additives on page 9 40 California Fuel Requirements If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission ...

Page 288: ...er 88861013 added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors It is available at your dealer Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area We recommend that you use these gasol...

Page 289: ... 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 tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle To open the fuel door push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open To remove the fuel cap turn it sl...

Page 290: ... fit properly might cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 17 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 could be badly burned and the vehicle c...

Page 291: ...ng the first 800 km 500 mi trailer towing do not drive over 80 km h 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle The vehicle can tow in D Drive but M Manual Mode is recommended See Manual Mode on page 9 23 Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often 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 wind...

Page 292: ...er Because the rig is longer it is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane Backing Up Hold the bottom 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 Notice Making very sharp turn...

Page 293: ...n P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warning comes on see Engine Overheating on page 10 16 Parking on Hills WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous If something goes wrong the rig could start to move People can be injured and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged When possible always park the rig on a flat surfa...

Page 294: ...ating on page 10 16 Trailer Towing Three important considerations have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The total weight on the vehicle s tires Weight 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 ...

Page 295: ...equipment and conversions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask 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 ...

Page 296: ... of these ratings is to weigh the vehicle and trailer Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Inflate the vehicle s tires to the upper limit for cold tires These numbers can be found on the Certification label or see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 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 hit...

Page 297: ...r that weighs more than 450 kg 1 000 lbs needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed adjusted and maintained properly Because the vehicle has antilock brakes do not try to tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system If you do both brake systems will not work well or at a...

Page 298: ...e controller are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires above the parking brake assembly for the electric trailer brake controller The harness contains the following wires Red Black Power Supply White Brake Switch Signal Gray Illumination Dark Blue Trailer Brake Signal Black Ground The electric trailer brake controller should b...

Page 299: ...22 All Wheel Drive 10 22 Starter Switch Check 10 22 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 23 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 23 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 23 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 24 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 25 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 26 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 10 26 License Plate Lamp 10 27 Replacement Bulbs 10 27 Ele...

Page 300: ...e GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 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 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...

Page 301: ...o see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 35 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work WARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge service manual tools or parts Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work If doing some of your own service work use the prope...

Page 302: ...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 the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight Check to make sure the ...

Page 303: ...Black plate 5 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 Vehicle Care 10 5 Engine Compartment Overview ...

Page 304: ...Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 7 8 Engine Cover on page 10 6 9 Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 7 10 Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 10 11 Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 10 20 12 Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 11 13 ...

Page 305: ...ndle is a loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for the location of the engine oil dipstick Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential 1 If the engine has been running recently turn off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level reading WARNING The ...

Page 306: ...ements for the vehicle should have the dexos1 approved certification mark This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos1 specification Notice Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification Visc...

Page 307: ...sed on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000...

Page 308: ... key to LOCK OFF If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not been reset Repeat the procedure Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to the dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible ...

Page 309: ...Overview on page 10 5 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter away from vehicle to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains covered with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 1 Ventilation Tube ...

Page 310: ...ce 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 allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature 1 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2 Radiator Pressure Cap 3 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood ca...

Page 311: ...iquids can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable wat...

Page 312: ...nkable 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 on page 10 16 The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD line marked on the recovery tank When the engine is hot the level could be higher than the FULL COLD line If th...

Page 313: ...d the proper mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done 1 Detach the fasteners and lift off the panel that covers the radiator cap 2 Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If a hiss is heard wait for that to stop A h...

Page 314: ... 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 Gauge on page 5 13 The vehicle may also display an ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE and ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE me...

Page 315: ...ated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10 18 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle Climbs a long hill on a hot day Stops after high speed driving I...

Page 316: ...operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life system See Engine Oil on page 10 7 Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located under the engine cover on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on...

Page 317: ... fall below freezing 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 on page 5 41 for more information Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Comp...

Page 318: ...wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake service might be required Brake Adjustment...

Page 319: ...e linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system WARNING If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or 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 b...

Page 320: ...ncer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 10 66 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage Remove the black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended Storage Remo...

Page 321: ...ake See Parking Brake on page 9 26 Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition on but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and...

Page 322: ...ont Wiper Blade Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For the proper type and size see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 13 To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the tabs on each si...

Page 323: ...om the vehicle 2 Push the release lever 2 to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm 1 out of the blade assembly 3 3 Push the new blade assembly securely in the wiper arm hook until the release lever clicks into place 4 Return the wiper arm and blade assembly to the rest position on the glass Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment If the vehicle is dam...

Page 324: ... one 3 Remove the two taillamp screw covers 4 Remove the two screws holding the taillamp assembly in place 5 Pull out the taillamp assembly 6 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it from the taillamp assembly 7 Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket 8 Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket 9 Push the taillamp assembly back into its original l...

Page 325: ...o 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 install it into the lamp assembly 7 Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side first 8 Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place Replacement Bulbs Exterior L...

Page 326: ...ces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems Fuses and circuit breakers protect 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 pos...

Page 327: ...the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Fuses of the same amperage 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 Noti...

Page 328: ...eatures shown Fuses Usage A C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch 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 EMISSION 1 Emission 1 EMISSION 2 Emission 2 ...

Page 329: ...railer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils PCM IGN Powertrain Control Module Ignition 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 Fuses Usage RT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Right Stoplam...

Page 330: ...harge HID Low Beam Headlamps HORN Horn IGN Ignition Main Relays Usage LT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp PRK LAMP Parking Lamp PWR TRN Powertrain RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger 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 Hig...

Page 331: ...bag 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 EMPTY Empty FRT WSW Front Windshield Washer HTD COOL SEAT Heated Cooling Seats HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning INADV PWR INT LAMPS Inadvertent Power Interio...

Page 332: ...al Garage Door Opener RT TRN SIG Passenger Side Turn Signal STR WHL ILLUM Steering Wheel Illumination 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...

Page 333: ... the tire manufacturer WARNING Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout Continued WARNING Continued and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires fr...

Page 334: ...son tires can be identified by the last two characters of this TPC code which will be MS Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected 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 ...

Page 335: ...roads is expected See Winter Tires on page 10 36 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall Passenger P Metric Tire Example 1 Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and se...

Page 336: ...raction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 52 7 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load Compact Spare Tire Example 1 Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread 2 Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporar...

Page 337: ...idewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size 1 Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Associa...

Page 338: ...s between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in kPa kilopasc...

Page 339: ... 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 on page 9 9 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a partic...

Page 340: ...n temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 52 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg 150 lb plus the rated cargo load See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Lo...

Page 341: ...pare if the vehicle has one The cold compact spare tire pressure should be at 420 kPa 60 psi See Compact Spare Tire on page 10 65 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking 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 mo...

Page 342: ...nd can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressur...

Page 343: ... to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 A message to check the pressure in a specific tire displays in the Driver Information Center DIC The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure Using the DIC tire pressure levels c...

Page 344: ...sage come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected Some of the conditions that can cause these to come on are One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire if your vehicle has one The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor The malfunction light and DIC message should go off after the road tire is replaced and the sensor matching process is performed successfully See T...

Page 345: ...earn tool There are two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer the matching process stops and must be restarted The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Press the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter s LOCK and UNLOCK butto...

Page 346: ...snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 mi See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires The first rotation is the most important Any...

Page 347: ... places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build up Do not get grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts Chec...

Page 348: ...extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving When storing a vehicle for at least a month remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specifica...

Page 349: ... death Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires WARNING Mixing tires of different sizes brands or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage Use the correct size brand and type of tires on all wheels WARNING Using bias ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many m...

Page 350: ...rmance 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 on page 10 50 and Accessories and Modifications on page 10 2 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found ...

Page 351: ...ons in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The...

Page 352: ...per diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks 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 lo...

Page 353: ...d vehicle damage drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle Do not spin the wheels If traction devices are used install them on the front tires If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving especially if the tires are maintained properly See Tires on page 10 35 If air goes out of a tire it is much more likely to leak out slowly But if ...

Page 354: ... If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place well off the road if possible Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 4 WARNING Chang...

Page 355: ... located in the storage compartment on the driver side at the rear of the vehicle 1 Tool Bag 2 Wing Bolt 3 Jack 1 Open the jack storage compartment by pulling on the latch tab located toward the rear of the vehicle and pulling the cover off 2 Remove the wing bolt 2 by turning it counterclockwise 3 Push the jack 3 up out of the holding bracket and remove the tool bag 1 4 Turn the jack on its side w...

Page 356: ...er 1 that is nearest the liftgate 2 Open the carpet cutout 3 that is located through the hole of the storage compartment 3 Attach the wrench 2 into the hoist shaft 4 4 Turn the wrench 2 counterclockwise to lower the spare tire 5 to the ground Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 5 Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening to remove...

Page 357: ...ely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced If the vehicle has aluminum wheels remove the wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench 3 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the wrench For wheels with a wheel lock key use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and wrench The key is supplied in the front passenger door pocket Notice If this vehicle has w...

Page 358: ... is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle ...

Page 359: ... by turning them clockwise until the wheel is held against the mounting surface Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel 13 Lower the vehicle by attaching the wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off The wheel nuts should be tightened wit...

Page 360: ...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 Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could s...

Page 361: ...ch until you feel more than two clicks This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is 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 Stri...

Page 362: ...liftgate hinges 2 6 Hook the other end of the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinge on the other side of the vehicle 7 Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure 8 Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker Push the tube toward the front of the vehicle 9 Close the liftgate and make sure it is latched properly Storing the Tools 1 Tool Bag 2 Wing Bolt 3 Jack Put back all too...

Page 363: ...fully inflated when new however it can lose air over time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 420 kPa 60 psi Stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehic...

Page 364: ...o it safely WARNING Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Notice Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty Trying...

Page 365: ...hicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save the radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on the other vehicle Your vehicle has a remote pos...

Page 366: ...egative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive t...

Page 367: ...nect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not lash or hook to the chassis components includ...

Page 368: ...ng What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations What is the distance that will be travelled Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can be towed Is the proper towing equipment going to be used See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to...

Page 369: ...ger seat on the floor Also remove the 50 amp BATT1 fuse from the underhood fuse block and store all fuses in a safe location See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 29 7 Release the parking brake Notice If the vehicle is towed without performing each of the steps listed under Dinghy Towing the automatic transmission could be damaged Be sure to follow all steps of the dinghy towing procedure p...

Page 370: ...wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front Dolly Towing Front Wheel Drive Vehicles Only To tow a front wheel drive vehicle from the front with two wheels on the ground 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Move 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 ign...

Page 371: ...tic parts If damage occurs it would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Notice Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm 12 in to the surface of the vehicle Use of power washers...

Page 372: ... Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary For aluminum never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean A coating of wax rubbed to a high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses and Emblems Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and...

Page 373: ...rs that contain acid on aluminum or chrome plated wheels Use only approved cleaners Also never drive a vehicle with aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Damage could occur and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Steering Suspension and Chassis Components Visually inspect the front and rear suspension an...

Page 374: ...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 Your dealer may have products for cleaning the interior Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage App...

Page 375: ...ndshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker will not be damaged Clean spots with just water and mild soap Coated Moldings Coated moldings should be cleaned When lightly soiled wipe with a sponge or soft lint free cloth dampened with water When heavily soiled use warm soapy ...

Page 376: ... to wipe surfaces Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that could scratch the surface Then use the microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean Never use window cleaners or solvents Periodically hand wash the microfiber cloth separately using mild soap Do not use bleach or fabric softener Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use Notice Do n...

Page 377: ...rash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Floor Mats WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed it can interfere with the pedals Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not int...

Page 378: ...perly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the pedals Knob Retainer 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 to the slot i...

Page 379: ...echnicians who can perform required maintenance 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...

Page 380: ...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 proper tools and equipment are available If they are not see your dealer to have a trained tech...

Page 381: ...nd perform the following services See Tire Rotation on page 10 48 Check engine oil level and oil life percentage If needed change engine oil and filter and reset oil life system See Engine Oil on page 10 7 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10 9 Check engine coolant level See Engine Coolant on page 10 13 Check windshield washer fluid level See Washer Fluid on page 10 19 Visually inspect windshield...

Page 382: ...on page 10 73 Check starter switch See Starter Switch Check on page 10 22 Check automatic transmission shift lock control function See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10 23 Check ignition transmission lock See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10 23 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check on pag...

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Page 384: ...ndow fogging or odors 2 Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve if the vehicle has one works properly Replace as needed 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will ...

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Page 386: ...uting and condition Check that the purge valve if the vehicle has one works properly Replace as needed 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case 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 should be replaced 5 Or every five years wh...

Page 387: ...le maintain a battery with full cranking power Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the belts and recommend adjustment or replacement when n...

Page 388: ...point inspection trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking blown seals or damage and can advise when service is needed Tires Tires need to be properly inflated rotated and balanced Maintaining the tires can save money fuel and can reduce the risk of tire failure Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicat...

Page 389: ...hield For safety appearance and the best viewing keep the windshield clean and clear Signs of damage include scratches cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view Signs of wear include streaking skipping across the windshield and worn...

Page 390: ...ter and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 13 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 88862806 in Canada 88863462 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 Carrie...

Page 391: ...anada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 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 F...

Page 392: ...Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 393: ...Black plate 15 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 Service and Maintenance 11 15 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 394: ...Black plate 16 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 11 16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 395: ...Black plate 17 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 Service and Maintenance 11 17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 396: ...Black plate 18 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 11 18 Service and Maintenance 2 NOTES ...

Page 397: ...hrough 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 on page 12 2 for the vehicle s en...

Page 398: ... conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 10 8 L 11 4 qt Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 L 6 4 qt Fuel Tank 83 3 L 22 0 gal Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 5 0 L 5 3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1 0 L 1 0 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 10 for informat...

Page 399: ...ck plate 3 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 6L V6 Engine D Automatic 1 10 mm 0 043 in ...

Page 400: ...Black plate 4 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2013 CRC 2nd Edition 11 13 12 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 401: ...Assistance Program Mexico 13 7 Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada 13 11 Scheduling Service Appointments U S and Canada 13 13 Courtesy Transportation Program U S and Canada 13 13 Collision Damage Repair U S and Canada 13 14 Service Publications Ordering Information 13 17 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 13 18 Reporting Safety Defects to the C...

Page 402: ...r 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name ...

Page 403: ... Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no charge Mediation Arbitration Program General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory related vehicle service claims The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter The progra...

Page 404: ...l means we suggest the following steps STEP ONE Explain your case to your dealer service agent service manager dealer sales agent or sales manager depending on your case Make sure that they have all necessary information They are interested in your continual satisfaction STEP TWO If you are not satisfied please contact the general manager or your dealership owner to ask for their help If they are ...

Page 405: ...tomer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 www gm ca 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 Overseas Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Customer Assistance Offices Mexico To contact the Customer Assistance Center CAC use the phone numbers listed in t...

Page 406: ...ce schedules required alerts OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic information and schedule service appointments I Service History View printable dealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Preferred Dealer Information Select a preferred dealer and view dealer location maps phone numbers and hours J Warranty Tracking Information Track the vehicle s warranty information J Recall...

Page 407: ... 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program Mexico As a new owner your vehicle is automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program The services are available at no cost under the terms and conditions of the program The Roadside Assistance program is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Roads...

Page 408: ...cy Messages Transmission of urgent phone messages Emergency Calls Call for emergency services Dealership Location Assistance Information regarding addresses and telephone numbers for Chevrolet dealers Emergency Towing Tow to the nearest dealer for warranty service if the vehicle cannot be driven If the vehicle is involved in an accident during the commission of a crime administrative violation or ...

Page 409: ... listed services and prior to confirmation by the dealership you are entitled to choose one of the following alternatives within the limits of existing Roadside Assistance program guidelines If the costs exceed the amount authorized for these services you must pay the difference at the time of service Roadside Assistance will coordinate hotel accommodations for all vehicle travelers for up to two ...

Page 410: ...ith by the driver Vehicle immobilization situations due to a major force or unforeseen circumstances such as natural phenomena of an extraordinary nature earthquakes volcanic eruptions and other cyclonic storms Vehicle immobilization situations arising from car accidents caused by the driver of the vehicle or third parties This means any occurrence that causes physical injury to the occupants and ...

Page 411: ... 800 268 6800 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the v...

Page 412: ...roperly inflated It is the owner s responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Impound towing caused by violation of any laws Legal fines Mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Towing or services for vehicles...

Page 413: ...requests you to bring the vehicle for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Courtesy Transportation Program U S and Canada To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada...

Page 414: ...overnight warranty repair Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state provincial local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsi...

Page 415: ...anies other than GM and may not have been tested for the vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty Repair Facility GM also recommends that you...

Page 416: ...le make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN Insurance company and policy number General description of the damage to the other vehicle Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts See Collision Parts earlier in this section If the airbag has inflated see What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates on page 3 29 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process I...

Page 417: ...assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Manual RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus handling and shipping fees Without Por...

Page 418: ... individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the C...

Page 419: ... These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle Some modules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may retain personal preferences such as radio presets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose ...

Page 420: ...the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR GM will not access this data or share it with others except with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request by police or similar government office as part of GM s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law Data that GM coll...

Page 421: ...try RKE transmitters for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in vehicle transmitters for garage door openers RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications ...

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Page 423: ... Solid Green System is ready Flashing Green On a call Red Indicates a problem Press Q or call 1 888 4ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 to speak to an Advisor Press to Make a call end a call or answer an incoming call Give OnStar Hands Free Calling voice commands Give OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation voice commands Requires the available Directions and Connections service plan Press Q to connect to a live Adviso...

Page 424: ... responders arrive Security OnStar provides services like Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Ignition Block and Roadside Assistance if the vehicle is equipped OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely if it is equipped with automatic door locks and can help police locate the vehicle if it is stolen Navigation OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan Press Q to receiv...

Page 425: ...stance to the destination then responds with OnStar ready then a tone 3 Say Goodbye Exits voice commands Other Navigation Services Available from OnStar OnStar eNav Allows subscribers to send destinations from MapQuest com to their Turn by Turn Navigation or screen based navigation system When ready the directions will be downloaded to the vehicle Destination Download Press Q then request the Advi...

Page 426: ...would like to store 3 Say the entire number without pausing System responds Please say the name tag 4 Pick a name tag System responds About to store name tag Does that sound OK 5 Say Yes or say No to try again System responds OK storing name tag Place a Call Using a Stored Number 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say Call name tag System responds OK calling name tag Verify Minutes and Expirat...

Page 427: ...wners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible after acquiring the vehicle The Advisor will update vehicle records and will explain the OnStar service offers and options available How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Turn by Turn Naviga...

Page 428: ...esign and architecture of the vehicle damage to the vehicle in a crash or wireless phone network congestion or jamming See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 21 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help subscribers with physical disa...

Page 429: ...in access to the vehicle Global Positioning System GPS Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall buildings in parking garages around airports in tunnels underpasses or parking garages 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 emerg...

Page 430: ... cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured Third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent OnStar libcurl and unzip acknowledgments Certain OnStar components include libcurl and unzip software Below are the notices and licenses associated with this software libcurl COPYRIGHT AN...

Page 431: ...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 M Schweda Christian Spieler Cosmin...

Page 432: ... to ports to new operating systems existing ports with new graphical interfaces and dynamic shared or static library versions must be plainly marked as such and 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...

Page 433: ... Are the Airbags 3 25 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 35 Passenger Status Indicator 5 15 Readiness Light 5 15 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 34 System Check 3 23 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 12 All Wheel Drive 10 22 9 24 AM FM Radio 7 11 7 12 Antenna Multi band 7 21 Antilock Brake System ABS 9 25 Warning Light 5 20 Appearance Care Exterior 10 73 Interior 10 76 Armrest Storage 4 2 Assis...

Page 434: ...d Stoplamps 10 26 Buying New Tires 10 50 C Calibration 5 5 California Fuel Requirements 9 39 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 10 2 Warning 10 2 Camera Rear Vision 9 35 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 9 20 Liftgate 2 9 Winter Driving 9 7 Cargo Cover 4 3 Management System 4 3 Tie Downs 4 3 Cautions Danger and Warnings iv CD Player 7 21 ...

Page 435: ...ages 5 32 Cupholders 4 1 Customer Assistance 13 6 Offices 13 5 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 13 17 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 13 2 13 4 D Damage Repair Collision 13 14 Danger Warnings and Cautions iv Data Recorders Event 13 19 Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp System 6 2 Defensive Driving 9 2 Delayed Entry Lighting 6 7 Dela...

Page 436: ...13 Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 13 Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 21 Cooling System 10 12 Cooling System Messages 5 33 Cover 10 6 Drive Belt Routing 12 4 Exhaust 9 20 Heater 9 17 Oil Life System 10 9 Oil Messages 5 34 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 10 18 Overheating 10 16 Power Messages 5 35 Pressure Light 5 22 Running While Parked 9 20 Starting 9 16 Entry Lighting 6 7 Equipment Towing 9...

Page 437: ...Temperature 5 13 Fuel 5 12 Odometer 5 12 Speedometer 5 12 Tachometer 5 12 Voltmeter 5 14 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 10 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 43 Vehicle Care 10 2 Glove Box 4 1 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 13 7 H Hazard Warning Flashers 6 4 Head Restraints 3 2 Headlamps Aiming 10 25 Bulb Replacement 10 26 Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp System ...

Page 438: ...37 Lamps Courtesy 6 6 Dome 6 6 Exterior Controls 6 1 License Plate 10 27 Malfunction Indicator 5 17 Messages 5 36 Reading 6 7 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 16 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 3 51 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 44 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide 2 9 Lighting Delayed Entry 6 7 Delayed Exit 6 8 Entry 6 7 Illumination Control 6 5 Parade Dimming 6 8 Lights Airbag Readiness 5 ...

Page 439: ... 3 6 Messages Airbag System 5 38 Battery Voltage and Charging 5 32 Brake System 5 32 Door Ajar 5 32 Engine Cooling System 5 33 Engine Oil 5 34 Engine Power 5 35 Fuel System 5 35 Key and Lock 5 35 Lamp 5 36 Object Detection System 5 36 Ride Control System 5 37 Security 5 38 Service Vehicle 5 38 Tire 5 39 Transmission 5 39 Vehicle 5 31 Vehicle Reminder 5 40 Vehicle Speed 5 40 Washer Fluid 5 41 Mirro...

Page 440: ...ation Infotainment System 7 6 7 8 Ordering Service Publications 13 17 Outlets Power 5 8 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 10 18 Overheating Engine 10 16 Overview Infotainment System 7 3 7 5 P Parade Dimming 6 8 Park Shifting Into 9 18 Shifting Out of 9 19 Tilt Mirrors 2 17 Parking Assist Ultrasonic 9 31 Brake 9 26 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 23 Over Things That Burn 9 20 Passenge...

Page 441: ...tic Dimming 2 18 Reclining Seatbacks 3 5 Recommended Fuel 9 38 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 12 Records Maintenance 11 14 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 70 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 13 7 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 2 Remote Vehicle Start 2 4 Replacement Bulbs 10 27 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 36 Maintenance 11 13 Replacing Airbag System 3 36 Replacing LATCH System Parts after ...

Page 442: ...traints 3 51 3 54 Security Light 5 23 Messages 5 38 OnStar 14 2 Vehicle 2 12 Vehicle Alarm 2 12 Service Accessories and Modifications 10 2 Doing Your Own Work 10 3 Engine Soon Light 5 17 Maintenance Records 11 14 Maintenance General Information 11 1 Parts Identification Label 12 1 Publications Ordering Information 13 17 Scheduling Appointments 13 13 Vehicle Messages 5 38 Servicing the Airbag 3 34 ...

Page 443: ...0 55 Changing 10 57 Compact Spare 10 65 Designations 10 39 Different Size 10 52 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 55 Inflation Monitor System 10 45 Inspection 10 48 Messages 5 39 Pressure Light 5 22 Pressure Monitor System 10 44 Rotation 10 48 Sidewall Labeling 10 37 Terminology and Definitions 10 40 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 52 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 54 Wheel Replacement 10 54 When It Is ...

Page 444: ...y 2 12 Speed Messages 5 40 Towing 10 69 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 10 42 Ventilation Air 8 10 Visors 2 21 Voltage Devices and Wiring 10 28 Voltmeter Gauge 5 14 W Warning Brake System Light 5 19 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 10 Warnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 6 4 Washer Fluid 10 19 Messages 5 41 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 54 Different Size 10 52 Replacement 10 ...

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