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Summary of Contents for TRAX 2018

Page 1: ...TRAX Owner s Manual 84098807 A 2018 TRAX C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 18_CHEV_Trax_COV_en_US_84098807A_2017MAY25 ai 1 5 22 2017 8 07 08 AM ...

Page 2: ...ief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 27 Seats and Restraints 53 Storage 101 Instruments and Controls 105 Lighting 135 Infotainment System 142 Climate Controls 168 Driving and Operating 173 Vehicle Care 221 Service and Maintenance 303 Technical Data 316 Customer Information 320 Reporting Safety Defects 330 OnStar 334 Index 345 ...

Page 3: ...untry specifications features applications that may not be available in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner s manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at www helminc com or from ...

Page 4: ...er indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death Warning Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death Caution Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage 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 l...

Page 5: ...Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control Do Not Puncture Do Not Service B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps _ Flame Fire Prohibited Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure O Power Remote Vehicle Start Seat Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Mon...

Page 6: ...or Lighting 15 Windshield Wiper Washer 16 Climate Controls 16 Transmission 17 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 18 Radio s 19 Satellite Radio 19 Portable Audio Devices 19 Bluetooth 20 Steering Wheel Controls 20 Cruise Control 20 Driver Information Center DIC 21 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 21 Lane Departure Warning LDW 21 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 22 Rear Vision Camera RVC 22 Rear Cross ...

Page 7: ...Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11354406 2018 crc 5 18 17 6 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 8: ...sion 0 196 or Manual Transmission 0 199 11 Parking Brake 0 202 12 USB Port 0 150 13 Climate Control Systems 0 168 14 Traction Control Electronic Stabilty Control Button See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 204 15 Ignition Positions Key Access 0 187 or Ignition Positions Keyless Access 0 185 16 Steering Wheel Controls 0 106 17 Horn 0 106 18 Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 106 19 Cruise C...

Page 9: ...ntry RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle Key Access Press the key release button to extend the key blade The key can be used for the ignition and all locks Keyless Access Press the key release button to release the key The key can be used for all locks K Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization settings If equipped the locki...

Page 10: ...er entering When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on Remote start can be extended Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do one of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start 0 38 Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from the outside Press K or Q on the Remote ...

Page 11: ...le Press Q on the door lock switch or on the RKE transmitter to lock the liftgate See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 30 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access 0 32 See Liftgate 0 43 Windows Power windows work when the ignition is on in ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 192 Using the window sw...

Page 12: ...at if available Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment 0 56 Lumbar Adjustment Manual Seat Shown Power Seat Similar If available press the front or rear of the switc...

Page 13: ...eatback to an upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback returns to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked See Reclining Seatbacks 0 57 Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space See Rear Seats 0 60 Heated Seats If available the controls are on the climate control pan...

Page 14: ...t Belts Properly 0 64 Lap Shoulder Belt 0 65 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 88 Passenger Sensing System United States Canada The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 76 The passenger airbag status indica...

Page 15: ...irror If equipped automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 48 Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up down forward and backward 3 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel ...

Page 16: ...r Press to turn each lamp on or off For more information about interior lighting see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 138 or Courtesy Lamps 0 138 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column There are four positions O Turns the exterior lamps off and deactivates the AUTO mode Turn O again to reactivate the AUTO mode In Canada the ...

Page 17: ...or down for less frequent wipes OFF Use to turn the wipers off 1X For a single wipe briefly move the wiper lever down For several wipes hold the wiper lever down b Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers Rear Window Wiper Washer The rear wiper washer controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever ON Press the upper portion of the b...

Page 18: ...ng Climate Control System with Heater Only 1 Temperature Control 2 Fan Control 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control Systems 0 168 Transmission Driver Shift Control DSC DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission To use the DSC feature 1 Move the shift lever from D Drive rearward to M Manual 2 Press the plus end of the button ...

Page 19: ...ext higher gear for the best fuel economy See Manual Transmission 0 199 Vehicle Features Infotainment System Read the following pages to become familiar with the features Warning Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash You or others could be injured or killed Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving Li...

Page 20: ...ion d Press and release to go to the next station channel or track Press and hold to fast seek the next strongest station Source Touch to choose between available sources Menu Touch to choose between available menus S or T Touch to view saved favorite stations or channels See Overview 0 143 Satellite Radio If equipped a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscripti...

Page 21: ...nfotainment system Press again to turn the sound on For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems press to reject an incoming call or end a current call _ SRC Press to select an audio source Toggle up or down to select the next or previous favorite radio station CD MP3 track USB file iPod iPhone song or Bluetooth music Toggle and hold up or down to fast forward or reverse the radio stations CD MP3...

Page 22: ...he DIC menus This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC 0 125 Forward Collision Alert FCA System If equipped FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end crashes FCA provides a green indicator V when a vehicle is detected ahead This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely When approachi...

Page 23: ... vehicle that may cross your vehicle s path while in R Reverse In addition beeps will sound See Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA under Rear Vision Camera RVC 0 208 Parking Assist If equipped Rear Parking Assist RPA uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse It operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph and uses audible beeps to provide distance and s...

Page 24: ... the second detent to express open the sunroof Press and release g 1 at the second detent to express close the sunroof Press the switch again to stop the movement Open Close Manual Mode Press and hold D 1 at the first detent to open the sunroof Press and hold g 1 at the first detent to close the sunroof Release the switch to stop the movement Tilt Switch Vent Press and hold E 2 to vent the sunroof...

Page 25: ...essage may display Press g again to turn on both systems See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 204 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle s tires If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pres...

Page 26: ...m Base Level Cluster 1 Press the MENU button to show Remaining Oil Life on the display This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If 99 is displayed that means that 99 of the current oil life remains 2 To reset the engine oil life system press SET CLR while the oil life display is active After a few seconds the oil life will be reset to 100 Be careful not to reset the oil li...

Page 27: ... posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a single trip Replace the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Roadside Assistance Program U S 1 800 243 8872 TTY Users U S Only 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 New Chev...

Page 28: ...er 45 Immobilizer Operation Key Access 45 Immobilizer Operation Keyless Access 46 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 47 Power Mirrors 47 Folding Mirrors 48 Heated Mirrors 48 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 48 Manual Rearview Mirror 48 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 48 Windows Windows 49 Power Windows 49 Sun Visors 51 Roof Sunroof 51 Keys and Locks Keys Key Access Warning Leaving childre...

Page 29: ...onal rotation of the ignition key do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if equipped are connected to the provided key rings If the vehicle is equipped with a keyed igntion the ignition key key rings and RKE transmitter if equipped are designed to work together As a system it reduces the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position If repl...

Page 30: ...ut of the vehicle see Roadside Assistance Program 0 324 With an active OnStar subscription an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview 0 334 Keys Keyless Access Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or ...

Page 31: ...ects may be blocking the signal Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter S...

Page 32: ...en the key is in the ignition Programming Keys to the Vehicle Only RKE keys programmed to this vehicle will work If a key is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer When the replacement key is programmed to this vehicle all remaining keys must also be reprogrammed Any lost or stolen keys will no longer work once the new key is programmed Programming with Tw...

Page 33: ...in Programming with Two Recognized Keys Battery Replacement The battery is not rechargeable To replace the battery Caution When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter 1 Extend the key blade and open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter by prying with a finger 2 Remove the used battery by pushing on t...

Page 34: ... warning lamps may flash to indicate unlocking See Vehicle Personalization 0 132 Pressing K will disarm the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 44 If equipped K will also unlock the fuel door 7 If equipped press and hold briefly to initiate vehicle locator The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm The horn soun...

Page 35: ...enger door handle will unlock all doors Pressing the lock unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur The lock unlock button was used to unlock all doors Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed Passive Locking If equipped with Keyless Access the vehicle will lock several seconds after all doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at least one transmit...

Page 36: ... m 3 ft Keyed Access To access a vehicle with a weak transmitter battery see Door Locks 0 39 Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work Any remaining transmitter...

Page 37: ...of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds The Driver Information Center DIC displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING PLEASE WAIT 2 Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press ENGINE START STOP The DIC displays will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING PLEASE W...

Page 38: ...e displayed at this time To start the vehicle 1 Place the transmitter in the front cupholder of the center console storage area 2 With the vehicle in P Park or N Neutral press the brake pedal and ENGINE START STOP Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC Caution When replacing the ba...

Page 39: ... defogger indicator light does not come on during a remote start If the vehicle has heated seats they may come on during a remote start See Heated Front Seats 0 58 Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view Check local regulations for any requirements Other conditions can affect the pe...

Page 40: ...ning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if The key is in the ignition Key Access or if a transmitter is in the vehicle Keyless Access The hood is not closed The hazard warning flashers are on The malfunction indicator lamp is on The engine coolant temperature is too high The oil pressure is low ...

Page 41: ...r handle again unlatches it Keyless Access The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m 3 ft of the liftgate or door being opened Press the button on the door handle to open See Keyless Access Operation under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 30 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access 0 32 Free Turning Locks The door key lock cylinder turns freely when either the...

Page 42: ... then opened and closed the doors will lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 13 km h 8 mph To unlock the doors Press K on the power door lock switch Shift the transmission into P Park for an automatic transmission Remove the key from the ignition for a manual transmission Automatic door locking cannot be disabled Automatic door unlocking can ...

Page 43: ...t passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle Manual Safety Locks If equipped the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors To use the safety lock 1 Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position 2 Close the door 3 Do the same for the other rear door To open a rear door when the safety lock is on 1 Unlock the door...

Page 44: ...tting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the Continued Warning Continued highest setting See Climate Control Systems in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust 0 195 Caution To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass make sure the area above and behind t...

Page 45: ...anel near the windshield indicates the status of the system Off Alarm system is disarmed On Solid Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system Fast Flash Vehicle is unsecured A door the liftgate or the hood is open Slow Flash Alarm system is armed Arming the Alarm System 1 Turn off the vehicle 2 Lock the vehicle in one of two ways Use the RKE transmitter With a door open press Q on the in...

Page 46: ...m by accident by locking the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed To avoid setting off the alarm by accident Lock the vehicle after all occupants have exited Always unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the RKE trans...

Page 47: ... deterrent system The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle The immobilization system is disarmed when ENGINE STSRT STOP is pressed and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle The security light in the instrument cluster comes on when there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent ...

Page 48: ... system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Warning A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can ...

Page 49: ... the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle If equipped with OnStar the vehicle may have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it See OnStar Overview 0 334 Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped with a man...

Page 50: ...ront windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously 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 Key Access 0 27 or Keys Keyless Acce...

Page 51: ...cold or ice could cause the window to auto reverse The window will operate normally after the object or condition is removed Automatic Reversal System Override Warning If automatic reversal system override is active the window will not reverse automatically You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged Before using automatic reversal Continued Warning Continued system override mak...

Page 52: ...192 Slide Switch Express Open Express Close Press and release D 1 at the second detent to express open the sunroof Press and release g 1 at the second detent to express close the sunroof Press the switch again to stop the movement Open Close Manual Mode Press and hold D 1 at the first detent to open the sunroof Press and hold g 1 at the first detent to close the sunroof Release the switch to stop ...

Page 53: ...by closing the sunroof in manual mode To stop movement release the switch Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water Do n...

Page 54: ...lt System Parts after a Crash 69 Airbag System Airbag System 70 Where Are the Airbags 71 When Should an Airbag Inflate 73 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 74 How Does an Airbag Restrain 74 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 74 Passenger Sensing System 76 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 79 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 80 Airbag System Check 81 Replacing Airbag System Pa...

Page 55: ... in the outboard seating positions 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 chances of a neck injury in a crash The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint p...

Page 56: ...s in the seat always return the head restraint to the upright position Pull the head restraint up and push it rearward until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat see Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 88 Front S...

Page 57: ...djustment To adjust the power driver seat if available Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks 0 57 To adjust the lumbar support see Lumbar Adju...

Page 58: ...o make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback returns to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even when buckled up the seat belts cannot do their job The shoulder be...

Page 59: ...especially for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion cover or similar item This may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat If available the controls are on the climate control panel To operate the engine must be running Press M or L to turn the driver or passenger hea...

Page 60: ...airbag might force that object toward a person This Continued Warning Continued could cause severe injury or even death Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate For more information see Where Are the Airbags 0 71 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 181 Warning Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Remove or secure all it...

Page 61: ... damage to the seat or the seat belts Always unbuckle the seat belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat Caution Folding the rear seatback prior to tilting the seat cushion forward may damage the rear seat Always tilt the rear seat cushion forward before folding the seatback To fold a seatback down 1 Make sure the floor area in front of the rear seats is clea...

Page 62: ...ed down Otherwise the seatback will not fold down properly Rear Seat with Retainer Hook on the Seatback 5 Make sure the seat belt is in the retainer hook on top of the seatback if equipped 6 Reach under the belt and pull the lever on top of the seatback to unlock the seatback A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked 7 Fold the seatback forward and down ...

Page 63: ... are locked Warning A seat belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the seat belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To return the rear seatback to the normal seating position Seat Belt Clip o...

Page 64: ...ks should be kept in the upright locked position Rear Seat Armrest If available the rear seat has an armrest in the center of the seatback Lower the armrest to access the cupholders To fold lift the armrest up and push it rearward until it is flush with the seatback Seat Belts This section describes how to use seat belts properly and some things not to do Warning Do not let anyone ride where a sea...

Page 65: ...at is why wearing seat belts makes such good sense Questions and Answers About Seat Belts Q Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a seat belt A You could be whether you are wearing a seat belt or not Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear...

Page 66: ...lt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Warning You can be seriously injured or even killed by not wearing your seat belt properly Never allow the lap or shoulder b...

Page 67: ...start again The rear center seat belt can only be withdrawn from the retractor if the seatback is in the upright locked position 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Seat Belt Extender 0 68 Position the release button on the buckle so that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary ...

Page 68: ...See How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 64 To move the shoulder belt height adjuster down push down on the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the height adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After the adjuster is set to the desired position try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Seat...

Page 69: ...the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making seat belts effective is wearing them properly Seat Belt Extender If the vehicle s seat belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a seat belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough f...

Page 70: ...ebris in the mechanism If dust or debris exists in the system please see the dealer Parts may need to be replaced to ensure proper functionality of the system Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash Warning A crash can damage the seat belt system in the vehicle A damaged seat belt system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To hel...

Page 71: ...er For knee airbags the word AIRBAG is on the lower part of the instrument panel For seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door For roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by seat belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injur...

Page 72: ... are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags Warning Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Always secure children properly in the vehicle To read...

Page 73: ...eatbacks closest to the door The roof rail airbags for the driver front outboard passenger and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows Rear Seat Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar On vehicles with second row seat mounted side impact airbags they are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag...

Page 74: ...uries mainly to the driver s or front outboard passenger s head and chest Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primarily on how fast the vehicle is traveling It depends on what is hit the direction of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an...

Page 75: ...de of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by seat belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s body Rollover capable roof rail airbags if equipped are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows The rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk o...

Page 76: ...e interior lamps can be turned off and the hazard warning flashers can be turned off using the controls for those features If any of these systems are damaged in the crash they may not operate as normal Warning A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle such as the fuel system brake and steering systems etc Even if the vehicle appears to b...

Page 77: ...conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag should be allowed to inflate or not According to accident statistics childr...

Page 78: ...f time There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag the off indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are off See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 115 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passe...

Page 79: ...t Seat 0 97 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If...

Page 80: ... helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status See Seat Belts and Child Restraints in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We re...

Page 81: ... or airbag wiring Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring In addition the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is re...

Page 82: ...n the vehicle A damaged airbag system may not properly 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 and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See your dealer for service If the airbag re...

Page 83: ...per way to wear seat belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe ...

Page 84: ... includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped ar...

Page 85: ...ld be secured in an appropriate restraint Warning Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front outboard seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restr...

Page 86: ...rs should be secured in a rear facing child restraint until age two or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint Warning A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular seat belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that i...

Page 87: ... 81 Securing an Add On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle s seat belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance ...

Page 88: ...usly injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint secured in a rear seating position Whenever possible children aged ...

Page 89: ...vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash LATCH attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The LATCH system is designed to make installation of a child restrai...

Page 90: ...tions have lower anchors In this case the seat belt must be used with top tether where available to secure the child restraint See Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 95 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat 0 97 Lower Anchors Lower anchors 1 are metal bars built into the vehicle There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position tha...

Page 91: ...locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion To assist in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is on the trim near the anchor The top tether anchors are on the back of the rear seatbacks Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the ch...

Page 92: ...cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed...

Page 93: ...the top tether and the seat belts Refer to the child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat For rear outboard seating positions if the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint the head restraint may be removed See Head Restraint R...

Page 94: ...al tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and your are using a dua...

Page 95: ...the head restraint 1 Partially fold the seatback forward See Rear Seats 0 60 for additional information 2 Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same time and pull up on the head restraint 3 Store the head restraint in a secure place 4 When the child restraint is removed reinstall the head restraint before the seating position is used Warning With head restraints that are not instal...

Page 96: ...CH system was not being used at the time of the crash Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat When securing a child restraint with the seat belts in a rear seat position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 ...

Page 97: ...llation of the child restraint the head restraint may be removed See Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 88 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s seat belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clic...

Page 98: ...ely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it S...

Page 99: ...m 0 76 for additional information If the child restraint uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 88 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchor...

Page 100: ...der 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 pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful...

Page 101: ...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 indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System 0 7...

Page 102: ...anagement System 102 Convenience Net 103 Roof Rack System Roof Rack System 103 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage If equipped pull the handle to open Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it Cupholders If equipped pull the rear se...

Page 103: ...over Warning An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle Warning Do not place objects on the cargo cover Sudden stops or turns can cause objects to be thrown in the vehicle You or others could be injured If equipped use the cargo cover to cover items in the rear of the vehicle To install hang the l...

Page 104: ...g 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 longer or wider than the roof rack on top of the vehicle unless using a GM certified accessory carrie...

Page 105: ...prevent 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 vehic...

Page 106: ...ual Indicator 118 Brake System Warning Light 118 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 119 Operate Pedal Light 119 Up Shift Light 119 Power Steering Warning Light 119 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 120 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 120 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light 120 Traction Off Light 120 StabiliTrak OFF Light 121 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 121 Engine Coolant Temperature Warn...

Page 107: ...stems See Bluetooth Overview 0 156 Bluetooth Pairing and Using the Phone 0 157 or OnStar if equipped i Press to decline an incoming call to end speech recognition or to end a current call Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system Press again to turn the sound on For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems press to reject an incoming call or end a current call _ SR...

Page 108: ...pending on how long the windshield washer had been activated See Washer Fluid 0 240 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir Wipe Parking If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are on LO HI or INT they will immediately stop If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes the wipers will restart and move to the...

Page 109: ...e speed has increased Reverse Gear Wipes If the rear wiper control is off the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the shift lever is in R Reverse and the front windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes If the rear wiper control is off the shift lever is in R Reverse and the front windshield wiper is performing interval wipes then the rear wiper automatically perfor...

Page 110: ...t is in use The light comes on when the ignition is on and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet and no system fault is detected The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is off or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power s...

Page 111: ... lights and gauges 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 Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when one of the gauges shows there m...

Page 112: ...Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11354406 2018 crc 5 18 17 Instruments and Controls 111 Instrument Cluster Base Level Metric English Similar ...

Page 113: ...Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11354406 2018 crc 5 18 17 112 Instruments and Controls Uplevel English Metric Similar ...

Page 114: ...ed by the vehicle warranty Do not operate the engine with the rpm s in the warning area Fuel Gauge English Shown Metric Similar When the ignition is on the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left in the fuel tank When the indicator nears empty a message in the Driver Information Center DIC displays The vehicle still has a little fuel left but the vehicle should be fueled soon An arrow on the fuel g...

Page 115: ...t Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle continues several times if the front passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving If the front passenger seat belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on The front passenger seat belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag lap...

Page 116: ...the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger ai...

Page 117: ...ire service The light should come on to show that it is working when the ignition is on with the engine not running for Key Access or in Service Mode for Keyless Access See Ignition Positions Key Access 0 187 or Ignition Positions Keyless Access 0 185 Malfunctions are often indicated by the system before any problem is noticeable Being aware of the light and seeking service promptly when it comes ...

Page 118: ...warmed up If this occurs change the fuel brand It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off See Fuel 0 216 If the light remains on see your dealer Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If the vehicle requires an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test the test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC The DLC is under the instrum...

Page 119: ...h The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits If one circuit is not working the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away This light can also come on due to low brake fluid See Brake Flu...

Page 120: ...he engine again to reset the system If the ABS light stays on or comes on again while driving the vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on the vehicle still has brakes but not antilock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light 0 ...

Page 121: ...is indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 211 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light If equipped this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced This light indicates a malfunction in the system See your dealer for service...

Page 122: ...tabiliTrak or TCS indicator warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started If the light does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light is on and not flashing the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled A DIC message may display Check the DIC messages to determine which feature i...

Page 123: ...en the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute 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 0 271 Engine Oil Pressure Light Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also ...

Page 124: ...ve the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the immobilizer system See Immobilizer Operation Key Access 0 45 or Immobilizer Operation Keyless Access 0 46 Reduced Engine Power Light The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started...

Page 125: ... fog lamps are turned off See Front Fog Lamps 0 138 for more information Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 135 Cruise Control Light For vehicles with cruise control the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready and turns green when the cruise control is set and active The light turns off when the cruise...

Page 126: ...n the lower display area and others use both the upper and lower display areas Use w x to scroll through the menu items Not all items are available on every vehicle The following is a list of possible menu items Remaining Oil Life Units Tire Learn Remaining Oil Life This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If 99 is dis...

Page 127: ...a list of possible menu items Trip Odometer Fuel Range Average Vehicle Speed Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy Timer Trip Odometer This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since the last reset for the trip odometer The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing SET CLR or pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem while the trip ...

Page 128: ... as long as the ignition is on even if another display is being shown on the DIC The timer will record up to 9 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds 9 59 59 after which the display will return to zero To stop the timer press SET CLR briefly while Timer is displayed To reset the timer to zero press and hold SET CLR Trip Fuel Menu Items Uplevel DIC Press MENU until the Trip Fuel menu is displayed Use w x ...

Page 129: ...miles per hour mph This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value The average speed can be reset by pressing SET CLR while the Average Vehicle Speed display is showing Timer Available on some vehicles this display can be used as a timer To start the timer press SET CLR while Timer is displayed The display will show the amount of time that...

Page 130: ...s recommended See Maintenance Schedule 0 304 Remember the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system press SET CLR while the Oil Life display is active ...

Page 131: ...vice Power Steering Drive with Care 77 Service Front Camera 79 Engine Oil Low Add Oil 81 Service Transmission 84 Engine Power Is Reduced 88 Use Transmitter Pocket to Start 89 Service Vehicle Soon 91 No Remote Detected 92 No Remote Detected Press Brake To Restart 93 Press Button Again To Turn Engine Off 94 Shift to Park 95 Service Airbag 174 Low Battery 258 Park Assist Off Engine Oil Messages CHANG...

Page 132: ...INE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle s propulsion power is reduced Reduced propulsion power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no observed reduction in performance proceed to your destination The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven The vehicle may be driven while this message is on but maximum accelera...

Page 133: ...ystems Select and the following may display Park Assist Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols Rear Cross Traffic Alert Side Blind Zone Alert Park Assist This allows the feature to be turned on or off See Parking Assist 0 210 Touch Off On or On with Towbar Attached Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols This setting enables the Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols See Parking Assist 0 210 Touch Off or On Rear Cross ...

Page 134: ...ock Out This setting prevents the driver door from locking when the door is open If this setting is on the Delayed Door Lock menu will not be available Touch Off or On Auto Door Unlock This setting allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P Park Touch Off All Doors or Driver Door Delayed Door Lock This setting delays the locking of the doors To ov...

Page 135: ... specifies whether the vehicle will automatically lock or lock and alert you after all the doors are closed and you walk away from the vehicle with the RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 30 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access 0 32 Select Off On with Horn Chirp or On Remote Left in Vehicle Alert This feature sounds an alert when the RK...

Page 136: ...trols The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column There are four positions O Turns the exterior lamps off and deactivates the AUTO mode Turn O again to reactivate the AUTO mode In Canada the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P Park AUTO Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on outside lightin...

Page 137: ...ine is running When the DRL are on only the low beam headlamps at a reduced level of brightness will be on The taillamps sidemarker instrument panel and other lamps will not be on The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on When it is bright enough outside the he...

Page 138: ... the exterior lamp control to P or to disable this feature Hazard Warning Flashers Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off This warns others that you are having trouble Press again to turn the flashers off Turn and Lane Change Signals Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane...

Page 139: ...ng with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The brightness of the instrument cluster display infotainment display and controls steering wheel controls and all other illuminated controls as well as feature status indicators can be adjusted The knob for this feature is on the instrument panel beside the steering column Push the knob in all the way until it extends o...

Page 140: ...urn each lamp on or off Lighting Features Entry Lighting Some exterior lamps and interior lamps turn on briefly at night or in areas with limited lighting when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter When a door is opened the interior lamps come on They stay on for about 20 seconds When all of the doors have been closed or the ignition is turned on they gradually fade out This fea...

Page 141: ...ot be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on such as headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the...

Page 142: ...minutes after the ignition is turned off if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on This protects against draining the battery To restart the 10 minute timer turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or headlamp position To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes the ignition must be on or in ACC ACCESSORY ...

Page 143: ...ademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 166 Introduction Read the following pages to become familiar with the features Warning Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash You or others could be injured or killed Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving Limit your glances at the ve...

Page 144: ...rs in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability See Defensive Driving 0 175 To play the infotainment system with the ignition off see Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 192 Overview Customer Assistance Assistance is available to help with Bluetooth pairing other mobile device interface and operation s...

Page 145: ...ing wheel controls 1 Press to go to the Home Page See Home Page following 2 g Radio Press and release to fast seek the strongest previous station or channel USB Music Pictures Press to go to the previous content Press and hold to fast rewind 3 O When off press O to turn the system on Press and hold to turn off When on press O to mute the system and display a status pane Press O again to unmute the...

Page 146: ... icon may gray out When a function is selected the icon may highlight Audio Touch the Audio icon to display the active audio source page Examples of available sources are AM FM SXM MyMedia USB and AUX Phone Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone main page See Bluetooth Overview 0 156 Bluetooth Pairing and Using the Phone 0 157 Settings Touch the Settings icon to display the Settings menu See Se...

Page 147: ...ication Drag Drag is used to move applications on the Home Page To drag the item it must be held and moved along the screen to the new location This can be done up down right or left Nudge Nudge is used to move items a short distance on a list To nudge hold and move the selected item up or down to a new location Fling or Swipe Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a list or change page views Do...

Page 148: ...st of the three most recently used sources listed at the left side of the screen Choose More to display a list of available resources Examples of available sources are AM FM SXM MyMedia SD USB AUX and Bluetooth Infotainment System Sound Menu From any of the audio source main pages touch Sound to display the following Equalizer Touch to adjust Bass Midrange and Treble using the controls on the info...

Page 149: ...ickly FM and SXM Categories From the FM or SXM screen touch Categories at the top of the Browse menu to access the categories list The list contains names associated with the FM or SXM channels Touch a category name to display a list of channels for that category Selecting a station from the list tunes the radio to that channel Storing Radio Station Favorites Favorites are displayed in the area at...

Page 150: ...tal radio reception Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to fade in and out In addition traveling or standing under heavy foliage bridges garages or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time Cell Phone Usage Cell phone usage such as making or receiving phone calls charging or just having the phone on may cause static interfer...

Page 151: ...es and mobile devices consider the source Untrusted media devices could contain files that affect system operation or performance Avoid use if the content or origin cannot be trusted USB Port Audio stored on a USB device may be listened to This vehicle has two USB ports in the center stack These ports are for data and charging Playing from a USB A USB mass storage device can be connected to the US...

Page 152: ...A Z to view a screen that will show all letters of the alphabet and select the letter to go to Touch w or x to move the list up and down Touch Browse and the following may display Playlists Supported Playlist extensions are m3u pls and wpl 1 Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB 2 Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist 3 Select a song from the list to begin playba...

Page 153: ...t the chapter from the list to begin playback File System and Naming File systems supported by the USB are FAT32 NTFS HFS The songs artists albums and genres are taken from the file s song information and are only displayed if present The radio displays the file name as the track name if the song information is not available Supported Apple Devices To view supported devices see my chevrolet com le...

Page 154: ... and audio will unmute Auxiliary Jack This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center stack Possible auxiliary audio sources include Laptop computer Audio music player This jack is not an audio output Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack Set up an auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P Park Connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 in cable from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input ja...

Page 155: ... be provided where supported by the Bluetooth device This media content will not be part of the MyMedia source mode Some phones support sending Bluetooth music information to display on the radio When the radio receives this information it will check to see if any is available and display it For more information about supported Bluetooth features see my chevrolet com learn OnStar System OnStar 4G ...

Page 156: ...tions With an OnStar subscription to the Guidance Plan an OnStar Advisor can download a destination to the vehicle or its embedded navigation system if equipped Select Turn by Turn Directions from the main page of the OnStar app and follow the display prompts A destination transfer from OnStar will show the detail view of the destination when it is transferred from OnStar to the Navigation applica...

Page 157: ...nt system and voice recognition are used to control the system The system can be used while the ignition is on or in ACC ACCESSORY The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9 1 m 30 ft Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Bluetooth system See www my chevrolet com for more information about compatible phones Controls Use the buttons on the infotainment system a...

Page 158: ... used last To link to a different paired phone see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section Pairing a Phone 1 Make sure Bluetooth has been enabled on the cell phone before pairing is started 2 Touch the PHONE icon on the Home Page or the phone shortcut on the applications tray at the bottom of the screen 3 Touch Phone at the top of the infotainment display There may also be an Add option...

Page 159: ... A cell phone can be enabled as a Secondary Phone by touching 4 to the right of the paired cell phone name to open the phone settings menu If a cell phone is enabled as a Secondary Phone it can connect simultaneously alongside another Bluetooth mobile device In doing so the Secondary Phone will be labeled as Incoming Calls This means the device can only receive calls The Address Book of a Secondar...

Page 160: ...splay option to switch to the handset mode The mute icon will not be available nor functional while Handset mode is active While the active call is on the handset touch the Handset display icon to switch to the hands free mode Making a Call Using Contacts and Recent Calls Calls can be made through the Bluetooth system using personal cell phone contact information for all cell phones that support t...

Page 161: ...re are three ways to accept a call Press g on the steering wheel controls Touch Answer on the infotainment display Select Answer on the instrument cluster using the select control Declining a Call There are three ways to decline a call Press i on the steering wheel controls Touch Ignore on the infotainment display Select Ignore on the instrument cluster using the select control Call Waiting Call w...

Page 162: ...ones The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call This is used when calling a menu driven phone system Use the Keypad to enter the number Apple CarPlay and Android Auto If equipped Android Auto and or Apple CarPlay capability may be available through a compatible smartphone If available the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons will appear on the Home Page of the infotainment disp...

Page 163: ...e CarPlay support see www apple com ios carplay Apple or Google may change or suspend availability at any time Android Auto Android Google Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc Press on the center stack to exit Android Auto or Apple CarPlay To enter back into Android Auto or Apple CarPlay press and hold on the center stack Apple CarPlay ...

Page 164: ...evice source disconnect a cell phone or media device or delete a cell phone or media device Wi Fi Networks This will show connected and available Wi Fi networks near or brought into the vehicle If a 4G LTE data package is not active on the vehicle the infotainment system can be connected to an external protected Wi Fi network such as a mobile device or home hotspot to utilize connected services Wi...

Page 165: ...ve touch and hold on the favorite and then drag up or down to rearrange the position Set Number of Audio Favorites Touch to select how many favorites pages can be viewed from the audio application Select Auto for the system to automatically adjust this number based on the number of favorites you have saved Touch Auto 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 or 40 About Touch to view the infotainment system software in...

Page 166: ...is number based on the number of favorites you have saved Select Auto 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 or 40 RDS This allows RDS to be turned off or on Touch Off or On Explicit Content Filter This allows Explicit Content Filter to be turned off or on Touch Off or On Manage Phones Touch to connect to a different phone source disconnect a phone or delete a phone Reset Music Index This allows the music index to b...

Page 167: ...iriusxm com or www siriusxm ca SiriusXM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada In Canada Some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern latitudes This is beyond the control of SiriusXM Satellite Radio It is prohibited to copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in recei...

Page 168: ... Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11354406 2018 crc 5 18 17 Infotainment System 167 FreeType 2 Portions of this software are copyright 2007 2012 The FreeType Project www freetype org All rights reserved ...

Page 169: ...nd ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning 1 Temperature Control 2 Fan Control 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats 5 Recirculation 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Air Conditioning Climate Control System with Heater Only 1 Temperature Control 2 Fan Control 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Rear Window Defogger Temperatur...

Page 170: ...does not operate when the fan control knob is in the off position Press to turn the air conditioning on and off When is pressed an indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on For quick cool down on hot days 1 Open the windows to let hot air escape 2 Press M 3 Press 4 Select the coolest temperature 5 Select the highest A speed Using these settings together for long periods of t...

Page 171: ... the ignition off or to ACC ACCESSORY If turned on again it runs for about five minutes before turning off If equipped with heated outside mirrors they turn on with the rear window defogger and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror See Heated Mirrors 0 48 Caution Using a razor blade or sharp object on the inside rear window can damage the antenna or defogger Repairs would not b...

Page 172: ...erformance of the system Maintenance Air Intake Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Mai...

Page 173: ...C compressor oil listed on the vehicle label The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation During service all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment Venting refrige...

Page 174: ... 192 Shifting out of Park 193 Parking 194 Parking over Things That Burn 194 Extended Parking 194 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 195 Running the Vehicle While Parked 196 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 196 Manual Mode 198 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission 199 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 201 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 202 Parking Brake 202 Brake Assist 203 Hill Start Assis...

Page 175: ...en hazards Vehicle Design Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles This is because they have a higher ground clearance and a narrower track or shorter wheelbase than passenger cars which makes them more capable for off road driving While these design characteristics provide the driver with a better view of the road these vehicles do have a higher cent...

Page 176: ...tion for more information on using that system and the navigation system if equipped including pairing and using a cell phone Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected The first step in driving defensively is to wear the seat belt See Seat Belts 0 63 Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticip...

Page 177: ...lectric power steering it does not have power steering fluid Regular maintenance is not required If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction the vehicle can be steered but may require increased effort If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held in that position for an extended period of time power steering assist may be reduced If the steerin...

Page 178: ... tips 1 Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement 2 Turn the steering wheel about one eighth of a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge 3 Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle s three con...

Page 179: ...et brakes can cause crashes They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away If th...

Page 180: ...ar Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in its own lane Do not swing wide or cross the center line Be alert on top of hills something could be in your lane e g stalled car accident Pay attention to special road signs e g falling rocks area winding roads long grades passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Snow or ice between the tires and the r...

Page 181: ...e vehicle is stuck in snow Clear snow from the base of the vehicle especially any blocking the exhaust pipe Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the vehicle side that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to circulate the air inside the vehicle and set Continued Warning Continued the fan speed to the hi...

Page 182: ...r pedal while shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing the Vehicle 0 291 Vehicle Load Limits It is ver...

Page 183: ...ight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Tire Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of th...

Page 184: ...ccupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 2 136 kg 300 lbs 3 Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 317 kg 700 lbs Example 2 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 5 340 kg 750 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 113 kg 250 lbs Example 3 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs 3 Availab...

Page 185: ...o show the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on the front and rear axles weigh the vehicle at a weigh station Your dealer can help with this Be sure to spread the load equally on both sides of the centerline Caution Overloading the vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not ov...

Page 186: ... you get new brake linings Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions Keyless Access The vehicle may be equipped with an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start The RKE transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate If the vehicle is not working the vehicle may be near a strong antenna signal causing interference to the Keyless Ac...

Page 187: ...4 Set the parking brake See Parking Brake 0 202 Warning Turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags While driving only shut the vehicle off in an emergency If the vehicle cannot be pulled over and must be shut off while driving press and hold ENGINE START STOP for longer than two seconds or press twice in five second...

Page 188: ...e ignition must be in ON RUN and the regular brake pedal applied 0 STOPPING THE ENGINE LOCK OFF When the vehicle is stopped turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF to turn the engine off This position locks the ignition and transmission The steering wheel may also lock if equipped The ignition switch can bind in the LOCK OFF position with the wheels turned off center If this happens move the steering...

Page 189: ...e engine is off 2 ON RUN This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument cluster warning and indicator lights This position can also be used for service and diagnostics and to verify the proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection purposes The switch stays in this position when the engine is running If...

Page 190: ...Access 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the ignition The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts Caution Cranking the engine for long periods of time by returning ...

Page 191: ...ing the ignition to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 18 C or 0 F it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator peda...

Page 192: ...ie so that the cord is not damaged Check the heater cord for damage If it is damaged do not use it See your dealer for a replacement Inspect the cord for damage yearly 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet Warning Improper use of the heater cord or an extension cord can damage the cord and may result in overheating and fire Plug the cord into a three prong electrical utility receptac...

Page 193: ... opened The infotainment system will continue to work for 10 minutes until the driver door is opened or until the ignition is turned on or placed in ACC ACCESSORY Shifting Into Park 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake See Parking Brake 0 202 2 Move the shift lever into P Park by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehic...

Page 194: ...n the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of P Park Shifting out of Park This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock control The shift lock control is designed to prevent movement of the shift lever out of P Park unless the ignition is on and the brake pedal is applied The shift lock control is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage less than 9 volt battery...

Page 195: ...s a manual transmission before getting out of the vehicle move the shift lever into R Reverse if parking on a downhill slope On a level surface or an uphill slope use 1 First gear Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake 0 202 Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope or away from the curb for an uphill slope Once the shift lever has been placed into gear with the clutch pedal p...

Page 196: ... vehicle speed is greater than 4 km h 2 5 mph Engine Exhaust Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange ...

Page 197: ...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 parking brake and move th...

Page 198: ...peed 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 Caution Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the...

Page 199: ...de of the shift lever to upshift or press the minus end of the button to downshift The instrument cluster will change from the currently displayed message to the letter M for Manual position and a number indicating the requested gear While using the DSC feature the transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance This can be used for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in g...

Page 200: ...y The vehicle may be equipped with a 5 speed or 6 speed manual transmission Caution Do not rest your hand on the shift lever while driving The pressure could cause premature wear in the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving or while stopped The pressure can cause premature wear in the clutch The repairs...

Page 201: ...ould occur between 2000 and 1000 rpm To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to Neutral Neutral Use this position when you start or idle the engine The shift lever is in Neutral when it is centered in the shift pattern not in any gear R Reverse To engage R Reverse with the vehicle stationar...

Page 202: ...accelerator position changes quickly Ignore the light during downshifts Drive Systems All Wheel Drive If equipped this feature transfers engine power as required to all four wheels It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions When using a compact spare tire on an All Wheel Drive AWD vehicle the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD to protect the...

Page 203: ... 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 foot u...

Page 204: ...e to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver sh...

Page 205: ...d traction control or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin cruise control will disengage Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move The systems may be heard or felt while they are operating or while performing diagnostic checks This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicl...

Page 206: ...f light i displays in the instrument cluster The appropriate message may display in the DIC To turn TCS on again press and release g The Traction Off light i displayed in the instrument cluster will turn off If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g is pressed the system will not turn off until the wheels stop spinning To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak press and hold g until the Traction Off light i...

Page 207: ...ol Electronic Stability Control 0 204 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again cruise control can be turned back on If the brakes are applied cruise control disengages o Press to turn the cruise control system on and off A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on RES If there is a set speed in memory move the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to that s...

Page 208: ... increment value used depends on the units displayed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated Move the thumbwheel toward SET and hold until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To decrease the vehicle speed in small increments move the thumbwheel toward SET briefly For each press the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph slower The speed...

Page 209: ...en displays when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse after a short delay To return to the previous screen sooner press any button on the infotainment system shift into P Park or reach a vehicle speed of approximately 12 km h 8 mph The rear vision camera is above the license plate Warning The camera s do not display children pedestrians bicyclists crossing traffic animals or any other object ou...

Page 210: ...tected vehicle The parking assist and RCTA symbols appear and may cover an object when viewing the infotainment display when an object is detected by the RPA or RCTA system To turn the symbols on or off see Vehicle Personalization 0 132 RCTA can be turned on or off through vehicle personalization See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 132 Rear Vision Camera Error Messages ...

Page 211: ...tion and mounting angle checked at your dealer Parking Assist If equipped Rear Parking Assist RPA system it assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse RPA operates at speeds less than 11 km h 7 mph and the sensors on the rear bumper detect objects up to 1 5 m 6 ft behind the vehicle and at least 30 cm 12 in off the ground The distance objects can be detected may be les...

Page 212: ... object was hanging out of the liftgate during the last drive cycle Once the object is removed RPA will return to normal operation The bumper is damaged Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system Other conditions such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck are affecting system performance If the above conditions do not exist take the vehicl...

Page 213: ... will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane Warning FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash unless it detects a vehicle FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice or if the windshield is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog...

Page 214: ... and driving conditions Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts to turning vehicles vehicles in other lanes objects that are not vehicles or shadows These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly cleaning the outside of the windshield in front of the camera sensor may correct the issue Si...

Page 215: ...ay will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in that blind zone If the turn signal is activated in the same direction of a detected vehicle this display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes SBZA can be disabled through vehicle personalization See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 132 If SBZA is disabled by the driver the SBZA mirror displays will not lig...

Page 216: ... direction LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings at speeds of 56 km h 35 mph or greater Warning The LDW system does not steer the vehicle The LDW system may not Provide enough time to avoid a crash Detect lane markings under poor weather or visibility conditions This can occur if the windshield or headlamps are blocked by dirt snow or ice if they are not in proper condition or if th...

Page 217: ... the LDW system is not functioning properly when lane markings are clearly visible cleaning the windshield may help LDW alerts may occur due to tar marks shadows cracks in the road temporary or construction lane markings or other road imperfections This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service Turn LDW off if these conditions continue Fuel GM recommends the use of TOP TIER dete...

Page 218: ...ed octane rating of less than the recommended fuel Using this fuel will lower fuel economy and performance and may decrease the life of the emissions catalyst Fuels in Foreign Countries The U S Canada and Mexico post fuel octane ratings in anti knock index AKI For fuel not to use in a foreign country see Prohibited Fuels in Fuel 0 216 Fuel Additives To keep fuel systems clean TOP TIER detergent ga...

Page 219: ...oor push and release the rearward center edge of the door To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if the cap is released too soon it will spring back to the right While refueling hang the fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door Warning Overfilling the fuel tank by more than three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may cause Vehicle performance issues in...

Page 220: ...heck Engine Light 0 116 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 could be damaged Always Use approved fuel containers Remove the container from the vehicle trunk or pickup bed before filling Place the con...

Page 221: ...t or driver behavior tracking device may interfere with vehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle s systems Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipmen...

Page 222: ...n Shift Lock Control Function Check 244 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 245 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 245 Wiper Blade Replacement 245 Gas Strut s 247 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 248 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 248 Halogen Bulbs 248 LED Lighting 248 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 249 Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 251 License Plate...

Page 223: ... needs visit your dealer You will receive genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Warning Most motor vehicles including this one as well as many of its service parts and fluids contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Eng...

Page 224: ...overed by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module or software modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle S...

Page 225: ... damage to vehicle systems Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids reservoir caps or dipsticks Hood To open the hood 1 Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward the driver side of the vehicle 3 Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer...

Page 226: ...ift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage 2 Lower the hood 30 cm 12 in above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary ...

Page 227: ...Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11354406 2018 crc 5 17 17 226 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1 4L L4 Engine ...

Page 228: ...iew See Cooling System 0 234 4 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil 0 229 5 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System 0 234 6 Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 242 and Hydraulic Clutch 0 233 7 Auxiliary Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 255 8 Battery North America 0 243 9 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid 0 240 10 Engine Compartment Fuse...

Page 229: ...Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11354406 2018 crc 5 17 17 228 Vehicle Care 1 8L L4 Engine ...

Page 230: ...e engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System 0 231 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What t...

Page 231: ...the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range i e the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the MAX mark the engine could be damaged You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil See Engine Compartm...

Page 232: ...sal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a...

Page 233: ... DIC comes back on when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure Uplevel Cluster 1 Turn the ignition on without starting the engine 2 Press the DIC MENU button on the turn signal lever to enter the Vehicle Information Menu Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the menu items until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE 3 Press SET CLR to reset the oil life at 100 4...

Page 234: ...reservoir The brake hydraulic clutch fluid system should be closed and sealed Do not remove the cap to check the fluid level or to top off the fluid level Remove the cap only when necessary to add the proper fluid until the level reaches the MIN line Engine Air Cleaner Filter The engine air cleaner filter is in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Over...

Page 235: ...ating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Caution If the air cleaner filter is off dirt can easily get into the engine which could damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in p...

Page 236: ...hicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km 150 000 mi whichever occurs first The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low If there is a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating 0 238 What to Use Warning Plain water or other liquids such as alcohol can boil before...

Page 237: ...hecking the coolant level It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when the engine is running 1 4L Engine Shown 1 8L Engine Similar Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the mark poi...

Page 238: ... system damage If coolant is not visible in the surge tank contact your dealer If no problem is found check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the indicated level mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pr...

Page 239: ... cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 0 121 If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears get service help right away See Roadside Assistance Program 0 324 If the decision is made to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface T...

Page 240: ... about 10 minutes Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally and have the cooling system checked for proper fill and function If the warning continues pull over stop and park the vehicle right away If there is no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while parked If the warning is still displayed turn off the eng...

Page 241: ...hat kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 313 Always use the proper fluid Washer Fluid What to Use When the vehicle needs windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the c...

Page 242: ...to a crash When the brake wear warning sound is heard have the vehicle serviced Caution Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake...

Page 243: ...go down Normal brake lining wear When new linings are installed the fluid level goes back up A fluid leak in the brake clutch hydraulic system Have the brake clutch hydraulic system fixed With a leak the brakes will not work well Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it Do not top off the brake clutch fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak If fl...

Page 244: ...ld result in the loss of braking leading to a possible injury Always use the proper GM approved brake fluid Caution If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Immediately wash off any painted surface Battery North America The original equipment battery is maintenance free Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid Refer to the replacement number sho...

Page 245: ...k be sure there is enough room around the vehicle 2 Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 For automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in P Park or N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service...

Page 246: ...could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly ...

Page 247: ...into place with the wiper arm 4 Place the wiper arm with the wiper blade in place back on the windshield Caution Damage may occur if the wiper blades are not in contact with the windshield before turning on the wiper system Rear Wiper Blade Replacement The rear wiper blade and wiper arm have a cover for protection The cover must be removed before the wiper blade can be replaced To remove the cover...

Page 248: ...liftgate system in full open position Warning If the gas struts that hold open the hood trunk and or liftgate fail you or others could be seriously injured Take the vehicle to your dealer for service immediately Visually inspect the gas struts for signs of wear cracks or other damage periodically Check to make sure the hood trunk liftgate is held open with enough force If struts are failing to hol...

Page 249: ...eadlamps is necessary see your dealer Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs Warning Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package LED Lighting This veh...

Page 250: ...lamp Low Beam Headlamp 1 Open the hood See Hood 0 224 For the driver side remove the windshield washer bottle filter neck by firmly pulling it straight out 2 Remove the headlamp bulb access cover 3 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back 4 Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb 5 Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise 6 Reconnect the wiring ...

Page 251: ... 1 Open the hood See Hood 0 224 2 Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out 4 Install the new bulb in the bulb socket 5 Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise Uplevel Headlamp Assembly The uplevel model vehicle has halogen high beam and low beam he...

Page 252: ...lamp bulb access cover Turn Signal Lamp 1 Open the hood See Hood 0 224 2 Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out 4 Install the new bulb in the bulb socket 5 Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Bac...

Page 253: ...taillamp assembly straight back to detach it from the vehicle body Take care that the cable duct remains in place 3 Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly 4 Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out 5 Insert a new bulb into the bulb socket 6 Install the bulb socket into the taillamp asembly 7 Install the taillamp assembly to the vehicle body with the two screws...

Page 254: ...th screws attaching the taillamp assembly to the vehicle body 2 Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to detach it from the vehicle body Take care that the cable duct remains in place 3 Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly 4 Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out 5 Insert a new bulb into the bulb socket 6 Install the bulb socket into the taillamp asembl...

Page 255: ...de first 7 Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload When the current electrical load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed ...

Page 256: ...e to get it fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Danger Fuses and circuit breakers are marked with their ampere rating Do not exceed the specified amperage rating when replacing fuses and circuit breakers Use of an o...

Page 257: ...rical component The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Mini Fuses Usage 1 Sunroof 2 Exterior rearview mirror switch Driver side power window Rain sensor Universal garage door opener 3 Canister vent solenoid 4 5 Electronic brake control module valve 6 Intelligent battery sensor 7 Electric steering column lock 8 Transmission control module FICM 9 Automatic oc...

Page 258: ...ystem control module RC Compass module Mini Fuses Usage 18 Engine control module RC Transmission control module RC FICM RC 19 Fuel pump 20 21 Fan relay auxiliary BEC 22 23 Ignition coil Injector coil 24 Washer pump 25 Automatic headlamp leveling 26 EMS Var 1 27 28 29 Engine control module powertrain Ignition 1 Ignition 2 30 EMS Var 2 Mini Fuses Usage 31 Left high beam headlamp 32 Right high beam h...

Page 259: ... mid 4 5 Powertrain relay 8 Cooling fan low HC Mini Relays Usage 6 Cooling fan high Auxiliary Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover squeeze the clips and lift it up Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the relays and features shown Relays Usage 01 Electric ...

Page 260: ...e storage compartment open the compartment and pull it out The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage F1 Body control module 1 F2 Body control module 2 F3 Body control module 3 F4 Body control module 4 F5 Body control module 5 F6 Body control module 6 F7 Body control module 7 F8 Body control module 8 F9 Discrete logic ignition switch F10 Sensing dia...

Page 261: ... steering wheel F27 Instrument cluster Auxiliary heater Auxiliary virtual image display F28 Trailer feed 2 F29 Infotainment system F30 DC DC 400W F31 Instrument cluster module battery F32 Silver box audio module Navigation F33 Trailer feed 1 F34 Passive entry Passive start Midi Fuses Usage M01 Positive temperature coefficient S B Fuses Usage S B01 Passenger power seat 1 S B Fuses Usage S B02 S B03...

Page 262: ... compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment To access the fuses remove the cover The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage F1 Amplifier audio Fuses Usage F2 Rear drive control module F3 Amplifier audio F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 ...

Page 263: ...re 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 and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits 0 181 Continued Warning Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to m...

Page 264: ...ted All season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads See Winter Tires 0 263 Winter Tires This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads Consider installing winter tire...

Page 265: ...ion DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards DOT Tire Date of Manufacture The last four digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit DOT date of 0310 4 Tire Ident...

Page 266: ...fication Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture 4 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load 5 Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire sho...

Page 267: ...he type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction 5 Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches 6 Service Description These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified...

Page 268: ...umber TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating See Vehicle Load Limits 0 181 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle See Vehicle Load Limits 0 181 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Vehicle Load Limits 0 181 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an as...

Page 269: ...he ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The ...

Page 270: ...n Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy Overinflated tires or tires that have too much air can result in Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressu...

Page 271: ... TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres...

Page 272: ...w the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 271 See Radio Frequency Statement 0 330 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The...

Page 273: ...ler or included in the vehicle TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire pressure warning light defined above flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message may also display The malfunction light a...

Page 274: ... sensor The malfunction light and the DIC message if equipped should go off at the next ignition cycle The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions using a TPMS relearn tool in the following order driver side front tire passenger side front tire passenger side rear tire and driver side rear See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool A TPMS relearn tool can also be purchased S...

Page 275: ...ification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARN or TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 12 Turn the vehicle off 13 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires including the spa...

Page 276: ...Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 271 Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications 0 317 Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to t...

Page 277: ...age Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool dry clean area away from direct sunlight to slow aging This area should be free of grease gasoline or other substances that can deteriorate rubber Parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving When storing a ...

Page 278: ...n using winter tires with a lower speed rating Warning Tires could explode during improper service Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or 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 th...

Page 279: ...injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires 0 276 and Accessories and Modifications 0 223 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA which grades tires by treadwear t...

Page 280: ...surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and i...

Page 281: ...ir replace it Some aluminum wheels can be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces Replace wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors with new GM original equipment...

Page 282: ...d what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid Stop pressi...

Page 283: ...the tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly Continued Warning Continued 2 Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in 1 First or R Reverse 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 5 Place wheel blocks if equipped on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner...

Page 284: ...he liftgate See Liftgate 0 43 2 Lift the trim cover 3 If the vehicle has a subwoofer assembly on top of the spare tire remove it by turning the center retainer counterclockwise 4 If the vehicle does not have a subwoofer turn the retainer counterclockwise to remove the spare tire 5 Remove the spare tire jack and tools and place them near the tire being changed Removing the Flat Tire and Installing ...

Page 285: ...4 Place the jack at the position marked with a half circle 5 Place the hex tube end of the wrench over the hex head of the jack to attach it 6 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise until the lift head is firmly contacting the proper lifting point nearest the flat tire Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or ...

Page 286: ...n the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well 8 Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to remove them 9 Remove the flat tire Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When cha...

Page 287: ...que specifications Caution Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications 0 317 for the wheel nut torque specification 14 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench in a crisscross sequence as shown Cau...

Page 288: ...n loss of braking and handling This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured Use only one compact spare tire at a time If this vehicle has a compact spare tire it was 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 ins...

Page 289: ...3 If the battery has run down try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely Warning WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Batteries also contain other chemicals known to...

Page 290: ...tment on the driver side of the vehicle The jump start positive terminal 4 and negative terminal 3 are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a trim cover Open the cover to expose the terminal 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Caution If the other vehicle does...

Page 291: ...f you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Warning Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Connect one end of the red positive cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery 6 Connect the other end of the red positive cable to the posi...

Page 292: ...ould not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not lash or hook to suspension components Use the proper straps around the tires to secure the vehicle Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck If a wheel lift tow truck is used the drive wheels cannot contact the road while the vehicle is being towed A wheel dolly must be used to lift all drive wheels off the ground T...

Page 293: ...e important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing 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 traveled Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Is the proper towing equipment going to be used See your dealer or trailering professional for additional adv...

Page 294: ...ith two wheels on the ground To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground 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 ...

Page 295: ... wash it often and out of direct sunlight Caution Do not use petroleum based acidic or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle s paint metal or plastic parts If damage occurs it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Approved cleaning products can be obtained from Continued Caution Continued your dealer Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage necess...

Page 296: ... from industrial chimneys etc can damage the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish See your dealer for approved cleaning products Do not apply waxe...

Page 297: ... clean or wipe them when dry Do not use any of the following on lamp covers Abrasive or caustic agents Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations than suggested by the manufacturer Solvents alcohols fuels or other harsh cleaners Ice scrapers or other hard items Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated due to excessive heat generated Caution Failur...

Page 298: ...e Use a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels After rinsing thoroughly with clean water dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Caution Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium calcium or sodium chloride These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as i...

Page 299: ...d will decrease the life of the transfer case and or axles and should be replaced Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the v...

Page 300: ...urate the upholstery when cleaning Do not use solvents or cleaners containing solvents Interior Glass To clean use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth If necessary use a commercial glass cleaner after cleaning with plain water Caution To prevent scratching never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning ...

Page 301: ...lifter If ring formation occurs clean the entire fabric or carpet After cleaning use a paper towel to blot excess moisture Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and Radio Displays Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays First use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that can scratch the surface Then gently clean by rubbing with a microfiber cloth Never use w...

Page 302: ...h a mild soap solution Damage caused by air fresheners would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Cargo Cover and Convenience Net Wash with warm water and mild detergent Do not use chlorine bleach Rinse with cold water and then dry completely Care of Seat Belts Keep belts clean and dry Warning Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing It may severely weaken the webbing In a crash they might not be ...

Page 303: ...at with the correct side up Do not turn it over Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat Use only a single floor mat on the driver side Do not place one floor mat on top of another The driver side floor mat is held in place by a button type retainer Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1 Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remove 2 Reinstall by lining...

Page 304: ...red 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 technicians the dealer is the p...

Page 305: ...quired Services Normal chart The Additional Required Services Severe are for vehicles that are Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous terrain Frequently towing a trailer Used for high speed or competitive driving Used for taxi police or delivery service Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe chart W...

Page 306: ...229 and Engine Oil Life System 0 231 Check engine coolant level See Cooling System 0 234 Check engine cooling system hoses and connections Check windshield washer fluid level See Washer Fluid 0 240 Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination See Exterior Care 0 294 Replace worn or damaged wiper blades See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 245 Check tire inflation pressures ...

Page 307: ...mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 0 245 Check accelerator pedal for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of the strut If the hold open is low service the gas strut See Gas Strut s 0 247 Inspect sunroof track and seal if equipped See Sunroof 0 51 ...

Page 308: ... 0 mi 1 5 6 0 0 0 k m 9 7 5 0 0 mi 1 6 8 0 0 0 k m 1 0 5 0 0 0 mi 1 8 0 0 0 0 k m 11 2 5 0 0 mi 1 9 2 0 0 0 k m 1 2 0 0 0 0 mi 2 0 4 0 0 0 k m 1 2 7 5 0 0 mi 2 1 6 0 0 0 k m 1 3 5 0 0 0 mi 2 2 8 0 0 0 k m 1 4 2 5 0 0 mi 2 4 0 0 0 0 k m 1 5 0 0 0 0 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger co...

Page 309: ...ly check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper attachment connection routing and condition 3 Or every four years whichever comes first If driving in dusty conditions inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the fluid Contaminated...

Page 310: ... life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Change automatic transmission fluid Change manual transmission fluid If equipped Change transfer case fluid if equipped with AWD 4 Drain and fill engine cooling system 5 Visually insp...

Page 311: ...y three years for DOT 4 fluid See Brake Fluid 0 242 Special Application Services Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only Lubricate chassis components every oil change Have underbody flushing service performed See Underbody Maintenance in Exterior Care 0 294 Additional Maintenance and Care Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs To main...

Page 312: ...nd components See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 313 for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks With a multi point inspection your...

Page 313: ...icle looking like new vehicle care products are available from your dealer For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle s interior and exterior see Interior Care 0 298 and Exterior Care 0 294 Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling improper vehicle handli...

Page 314: ... See Brake Fluid 0 242 Hydraulic Brake Clutch System Vehicles with DOT 4 brake fluid DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299570 in Canada 19299571 See Brake Fluid 0 242 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 Transmis...

Page 315: ...r 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 95021102 A3184C Engine Oil Filter 55594651 PF2257G Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13271190 CF181 Spark Plugs 1 4L L4 12673527 41 ...

Page 316: ...ervice and Maintenance 315 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 317: ...umber VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 317 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification L...

Page 318: ...ish Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 1 4L L4 7 3 L 7 7 qt 1 8L L4 6 3 L 6 7 qt Engine Oil with Filter 1 4L L4 4 0 L 4 2 qt 1 8L L4 4 5 L 4 8 qt Fuel Tank 53 L 14 gal Transfer Case 0 35 L 0 36 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities a...

Page 319: ...izing U S Canada Mexico 11354406 2018 crc 5 17 17 318 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1 4L L4 B Automatic and Manual 0 60 0 70 mm 0 024 0 028 in 1 8L L4 E Automatic and Manual 0 9 mm 0 035 in ...

Page 320: ...RAX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11354406 2018 crc 5 17 17 Technical Data 319 Engine Drive Belt Routing 1 4L L4 Engine 1 8L L4 Engine with Air Conditioning 1 8L L4 Engine without Air Conditioning ...

Page 321: ...31 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 332 Event Data Recorders 332 OnStar 333 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments Sometimes how...

Page 322: ...Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use...

Page 323: ...itration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to The Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Care Centre General Motors of Canada Company Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Customer...

Page 324: ...oad owner s manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G View maintenance schedules alerts and OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Information Schedule service appointments I View and print dealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Select a preferred dealer and view locations maps phone numbers and hours r Track your vehicle s warranty information J View active recalls by Vehi...

Page 325: ... 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 326: ...n warranty period Items considered are reasonable and customary hotel meals rental car or a vehicle being delivered back to the customer up to 805 km 500 mi 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 Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an area that is ...

Page 327: ... are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the...

Page 328: ...uestions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value and safety performance can be co...

Page 329: ...provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs through the use of aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your current ...

Page 330: ...imits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with the repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if the vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obl...

Page 331: ...Commission FCC rules and with Innovation Science and Economic Development ISED Canada s RSP 100 license exempt RSS s ICES 001 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to any of these systems b...

Page 332: ...a Company Call Transport Canada at 1 800 333 0510 go to www tc gc ca recalls English www tc gc ca rappels French or write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate Defect Investigations and Recalls Division 80 Noel Street Gatineau QC J8Z 0A1 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this notify General Motors Call 1...

Page 333: ... understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver...

Page 334: ... receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and has an active service plan additional data may be collected through the OnStar system This includes information about the vehicle s operation collisions invol...

Page 335: ...cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar User Terms Privacy Statement and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada The OnStar system status ...

Page 336: ...Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis situations and find evacuation routes OnStar Services Emergency Emergency Services require an active OnStar service plan excludes Basic Plan With Automatic Crash Response built in sensors can automatically alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected in to the vehicle to help ...

Page 337: ...by Turn directions or have them sent to the vehicle s navigation screen if equipped Turn by Turn Navigation 1 Press Q to connect to an Advisor 2 Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle 3 Follow the voice guided commands Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Functionality of the Voice Command button may vary by vehicle and region For some vehicles press to open the OnStar app on th...

Page 338: ... Set Identifier This is your network s name that is visible to other wireless devices Choose a unique name and avoid family names or vehicle descriptions OnStar Wi Fi Hotspot If Equipped The vehicle may have a built in Wi Fi hotspot that provides access to the Internet and web content at 4G LTE speed Up to seven mobile devices can be connected A data plan is required Use the in vehicle controls on...

Page 339: ...e app information and compatibility see my chevrolet com An active OnStar service compatible device factory installed remote start and power locks are required Data rates apply See onstar com for details and system limitations Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide offers from restaurants ...

Page 340: ...ics requires an active OnStar paid service plan e mail address on file and enrollment in Advanced Diagnostics Includes Diagnostic Alerts Set preferences to receive real time e mails texts or monthly reports of the vehicle s health Or press Q to have an Advisor initiate a remote diagnostic report Proactive Alerts Receive a real time e mail or text message regarding potential issues with key vehicle...

Page 341: ...your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of sold transferred or if the lease ends Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain OnStar service options How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Advanced Vehicle D...

Page 342: ...icle The available dealer installed TTY system can provide in vehicle access to all OnStar services except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation OnStar Personal Identification Number PIN A PIN is needed to access some OnStar services The PIN will need to be changed the first time when speaking with an Advisor To change the OnStar PIN contact an OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or calling ...

Page 343: ...ected Add on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle Do not add any electrical equipment See Add On Electrical Equipment 0 220 Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate Vehicle Software Updates OnStar or GM may remotely deliver software updates or changes to the vehicle w...

Page 344: ... is hereby granted provided that the above copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM ...

Page 345: ...uce the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions in documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution The sole exception to this condition is redistribution of a standard UnZipSFX binary including SFXWiz as part of a self extracting archive that is permitted without inclusion of this license as long as the normal SFX banner has not been removed fro...

Page 346: ... Vents 170 Airbag System Check 81 How Does an Airbag Restrain 74 Passenger Sensing System 76 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 74 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 74 Airbag System cont d When Should an Airbag Inflate 73 Where Are the Airbags 71 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 80 Passenger Status Indicator 115 Readiness Light 114 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 79 System Check 70 Al...

Page 347: ...w 156 157 Bluetooth Audio 153 Brake System Warning Light 118 Brakes 241 Antilock 202 Assist 203 Fluid 242 Parking 202 Braking 176 Break In New Vehicle 185 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 248 Headlamp Aiming 248 Headlamps 248 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 249 License Plate Lamps 254 Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Backup Lamps 251 Buying New Tires 276 C Calibration 108...

Page 348: ...47 Coolant Engine Temperature Warning Light 121 Cooling 168 Cooling System 234 Courtesy Lamps 138 Courtesy Transportation Program 326 Cover Cargo 102 Cruise Control 206 Light 124 Cupholders 101 Customer Assistance 323 Offices 322 Text Telephone TTY Users 323 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 329 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 320 D Damage Repair Collision 327 Data Col...

Page 349: ...e Belt Routing 319 Exhaust 195 Heater 190 Oil Life System 231 Oil Pressure Light 122 Overheating 238 Power Messages 131 Reduced Power Light 123 Running While Parked 196 Starting 188 Entry Lighting 139 Event Data Recorders 332 Exit Lighting 139 Extended Parking 194 Extender Seat Belt 68 Exterior Lamp Controls 135 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 141 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 233 Flash to Pass 136 ...

Page 350: ...7 Head Restraints 54 Headlamps Aiming 248 Automatic 136 Bulb Replacement 248 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 136 Flash to Pass 136 High Beam On Light 124 High Low Beam Changer 135 Lamps On Reminder 124 Heated Front Seats 58 Heated Mirrors 48 Heater Engine 190 Heating 168 High Beam On Light 124 Hill and Mountain Roads 179 Hill Start Assist HSA 203 Hood 224 Horn 106 How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 64 HVAC...

Page 351: ...ss 114 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 119 Brake System Warning 118 Charging System 116 Check Engine Malfunction Indicator 116 Cruise Control 124 Door Ajar 124 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 121 Engine Oil Pressure 122 Flash to Pass 136 Front Fog Lamp 124 High Beam On 124 High Low Beam Changer 135 Immobilizer 123 Lane Departure Warning 120 Low Fuel Warning 123 Operate Pedal 119 Lights cont d...

Page 352: ...ience 103 New Vehicle Break In 185 O Odometer 113 Trip 113 Off Road Recovery 177 Oil Engine 229 Engine Oil Life System 231 Pressure Light 122 Older Children Restraints 81 Online Owner Center 323 OnStar 333 OnStar Additional Information 340 OnStar Connections 337 OnStar Diagnostics 339 OnStar Emergency 335 OnStar Navigation 336 OnStar Overview 334 OnStar Security 336 OnStar System 154 Operate Pedal...

Page 353: ... Reading Lamps 139 Rear Seat Armrest 63 Rear Seats 60 Rear Vision Camera RVC 208 Rear Window Washer Wiper 108 Rearview Mirrors 48 Automatic Dimming 48 Reclining Seatbacks 57 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 313 Records Maintenance 315 Recreational Vehicle Towing 292 Reduced Engine Power Light 123 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 324 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 30 32 Remote Vehicle Start 38 R...

Page 354: ...tions 223 Climate Control System 168 Doing Your Own Work 223 Maintenance Records 315 Maintenance General Information 303 Parts Identification Label 316 Publications Ordering Information 329 Scheduling Appointments 326 Vehicle Soon Light 118 Services Special Application 310 Servicing the Airbag 79 Settings 162 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmission 244 Shifting Into Park 192 Out o...

Page 355: ...lat 281 Inspection 274 Pressure 269 Pressure Light 122 Pressure Monitor Operation 271 Pressure Monitor System 270 Rotation 274 Sidewall Labeling 264 Terminology and Definitions 266 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 278 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 280 Wheel Replacement 280 When It Is Time for New Tires 275 Winter 263 Towing General Information 220 Recreational Vehicle 292 Vehicle 291 Traction Contr...

Page 356: ...tor 120 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 269 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 332 Ventilation Air 170 Visors 51 W Warning Brake System Light 118 Lane Departure LDW 215 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 110 Warnings Hazard Flashers 137 Washer Fluid 240 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 280 Different Size 278 Replacement 280 When It Is Time for New Tires 275 Where to Put the Restraint 87 Wi Fi 337 Wi...

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