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GMC 2013 Terrain, Owner'S Manual

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GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 5/8/12

INDEX

i-11

Tires (cont'd)

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56

Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-56
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52

Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Towing

Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-53
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-58
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-53
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-70
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-56
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . .9-58
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69

Traction

Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . .9-32
Control System (TCS)/

StabiliTrak

®

Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16

Trailer

Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . .9-58
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-56

Transmission

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30

Transportation Program,

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Turn Signal

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

U

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-39
Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55

Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-36

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

V

Vehicle

Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69

Vehicle Care

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45

Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Summary of Contents for 2013 Terrain

Page 1: ...ls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 6 Information Displays 5 21 Vehicle Messages 5 24 Vehicle Personalization 5 31 Universal Remote System 5 36 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 4 Lighting Features 6 5 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Climate Controls 8 1 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Air Vents 8 6 Maintenance 8 6 Driving and Operating 9 1 Driving ...

Page 2: ...pecial Application Services 11 8 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 9 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 12 Maintenance Records 11 15 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 2 Reporting Safety Defects 13 18 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 19 OnStar 14 1 OnStar Overview 14 1 OnStar Services 14 2 OnStar Additio...

Page 3: ...ach of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for GMC Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de c...

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

Page 5: ...t Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure J OnStar Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Steering Wheel Controls 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d Traction ...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual 2013 crc 1st edition 5 8 12 vi Introduction 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 7: ...12 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 12 Climate Controls 1 13 Parking Brake 1 14 Transmission 1 15 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls 1 15 Cruise Control 1 16 Infotainment System 1 16 Driver Information Center DIC 1 16 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 1 17 Lane Departure Warning LDW 1 17 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 1 18 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 18 Ultrasonic Parking Assist 1 18 Roof Rack System 1 1...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual 2013 crc 1st edition 5 8 12 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 9: ... on page 10 4 12 Cruise Control on page 9 35 Forward Collision Alert FCA Button If Equipped See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 37 Lane Departure Warning LDW Button If Equipped See Lane Departure Warning LDW on page 9 46 13 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 12 14 Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 4 15 Steering Wheel Adjustment o...

Page 10: ...l locks K Press to unlock the driver door or all doors For vehicles with the manual liftgate press K twice within 5 seconds to unlock the liftgate Q Press to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized V For vehicles with the power liftgate press and hold V until the liftgate begins to move 7 Press and release to initiate vehicle locator Press and hold for at least three seconds to...

Page 11: ...rt To cancel a remote start do one of the following Press until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Insert the key and turn it to ON RUN and then back to LOCK OFF See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 4 Door Locks To lock or unlock the vehicle from the outside press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter There is a power door lock switch on the instrument panel ...

Page 12: ...latched Power Liftgate Operation On vehicles with a power liftgate the vehicle must be in P Park to use the power feature The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch to either the 3 4 or MAX position Press 8 to open or close the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 8 Windows Press the front of the switch to lower the window Pull the...

Page 13: ...3 4 Eight Way Power Seat To adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Lumbar Adjustment Eight Way Power Seat Sho...

Page 14: ...ever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seatback if available Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 Memory Features If available the 1 and 2 ...

Page 15: ...se Similar If available the buttons are near the climate controls To operate the ignition must be in ON RUN Press z or J to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Indicator lights on the button show the temperature setting See Heated Front Seats on page 3 8 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achi...

Page 16: ...m United States Canada The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbag seat mounted side impact airbags and roof rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 2...

Page 17: ...e lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Interior Lighting Reading Lamps These lamps are located on the overhead console These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened For manual operation press the button next to each ...

Page 18: ...arker lamps taillamps license plate lamps and instrument panel lights For more information see Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Daytime Running Lamps DRL on page 6 2 Fog Lamps on page 6 4 Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START move the windshield wiper lever to select the wip...

Page 19: ...s the lower portion of the button to set a delay between wipes m REAR Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window See Windshield Wiper Washer on page 5 3 and Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 5 4 Climate Controls The vehicle s heating cooling defrosting and ventilation can be controlled with these systems Climate Control System 1 Fan Control 2 Air Delivery Mode ...

Page 20: ...ntrol Systems on page 8 1 If Equipped or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 3 If Equipped Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down then push the parking brake pedal down If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 14 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down then push down mo...

Page 21: ...the gear range available See Manual Mode on page 9 28 for more information Fuel Economy Mode Vehicles with a 2 4L engine have a Fuel Economy Mode When engaged fuel economy mode can improve the vehicle s fuel economy Press the eco economy button by the shift lever to turn this feature on or off The eco light in the instrument cluster will come on when engaged and a Driver Information Center DIC mes...

Page 22: ...cruise control system on and off CANCEL Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory RES Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate SET Move the thumbwheel down toward SET to set a speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate See Cruise Control on page 9 35 Infotainment System See the infotainme...

Page 23: ... and beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly FCA also provides a visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely The forward looking FCA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m 197 ft and operates at speeds above 40 km h 25 mph See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 37 for ...

Page 24: ...with water and wipe it with a soft cloth See Rear Vision Camera RVC on page 9 43 Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available this system 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 URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information Keep the sensors on the vehicle s rear bumper clean to ensure...

Page 25: ...transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist with programming the Universal Remote system See Universal Remote System on page 5 36 Performance and Mainte...

Page 26: ...label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as the vehicle is driven This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure The TPMS does not ...

Page 27: ...ing tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When road and weather conditions are appropriate use cruise control Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a single tri...

Page 28: ...nd the vehicle s current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor to assess the situation contact Roadside Assistance and relay the exact location to send help OnStar If equipped this vehicle has a comprehensive in vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency Security Navigation Connection and Diagnostic Services See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v...

Page 29: ...irrors 2 14 Heated Mirrors 2 14 Blind Spot Mirrors 2 14 Park Tilt Mirrors 2 15 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 2 16 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 16 Windows Windows 2 16 Power Windows 2 17 Sun Visors 2 18 Roof Sunroof 2 18 Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed They could...

Page 30: ...ebris Periodically clean with a brush or pick If locked out of the vehicle see Roadside Assistance Program Mexico on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada on page 13 11 With an active OnStar subscription an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 21 for information reg...

Page 31: ...ck Feedback under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 31 If a passenger door is open when Q is pressed all doors lock If the driver door is open when Q is pressed all doors lock except the driver door These settings can be modified See Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 31 Pressing Q may also arm the theft deterrent system See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 12 K Unlo...

Page 32: ...ansmitters must also be reprogrammed Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC See Replace Battery in Remote Key under Key and Lock Messages on page 5 27 The battery is not rechargeable To replace the battery 1 Push the button on the transmitter ...

Page 33: ...arking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running The vehicle s doors will be locked 3 The key must be inserted and turned to ON RUN before driving The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the key is inserted and turned to ON RUN Extending Engine Run Time For a 10 minute extension repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running The ...

Page 34: ... to the vehicle Door Locks WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Continued WARNING CONTINUED You...

Page 35: ...r door lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed Three chimes sound to signal the delayed locking feature is in use Pressing the power lock switch twice or Q on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all doors This feature can be programmed See Delayed Door Lock under Vehicle Perso...

Page 36: ...nk hatch open or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk hatch or liftgate Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Continued WARNING ...

Page 37: ... caught in the path of the power liftgate Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing The power liftgate has three modes of operation Mode selection is controlled by the interior mode switch Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch until the indicator lines up with the desired position The vehicle must be in P Park The three modes are M...

Page 38: ...ving There is a minimum distance that the power liftgate must already be open for the system to hold it open If movement is stopped below that minimum the liftgate closes Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or low battery conditions If this occurs the liftgate can still be operated manually If the v...

Page 39: ...Power Liftgate 3 4 Mode To program the liftgate opening height 1 Turn the liftgate switch to either the MAX or the 3 4 mode position and power open the liftgate 2 Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate switch Manually adjust the liftgate position if required 3 Press and hold the button on the liftgate adjacent to the latch until the turn signals flash and a beep ...

Page 40: ...ible to steal Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti theft alarm system Arming the System To arm the system do one of the following Press Q on the RKE transmitter Lock the vehicle using the key in the driver door The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds The security light located on the instrument panel flashes Press V on the RKE transmitter to open the liftgate without setting o...

Page 41: ...y an authorized key starts the vehicle The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system When trying to start the vehicle the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on If the engine does not start and the security light stays on there is a problem with ...

Page 42: ...ch to L Left or R Right to choose the driver or passenger mirror 2 Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction 3 Return the selector switch to the middle position Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors 1 Rear Wi...

Page 43: ...ot mirror has an unobstructed view 2 When checking for traffic or before changing a lane look at the main driver passenger side mirror to observe traffic in the adjacent lane behind your vehicle Check the blind spot mirror for a vehicle in the blind zone Then glance over your shoulder to double check before moving slowly into the adjacent lane Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle is equipped with memo...

Page 44: ...ming inside rearview mirror Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light comes on each time the vehicle is started O On Off Press to turn automatic dimming on or off Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information on the system...

Page 45: ...ow lockout button to prevent operation of the windows See Keys on page 2 1 The power windows work when the ignition is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power RAP See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 22 Press the front of the switch to open the window Pull the switch up to close it Express Down Windows Windows that have the express down feature allow the windows to be lower...

Page 46: ...nroof On vehicles with a sunroof the switches used to operate it are on the headliner above the rearview mirror The ignition must be in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power RAP to operate the sunroof See Ignition Positions on page 9 19 and Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 22 Press and hold the front or rear of the driver side switch to open or close the sunroof The sunshade...

Page 47: ...pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction The sunroof then returns to the full open position Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation noise or plugging the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal...

Page 48: ...Black plate 20 1 GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual 2013 crc 1st edition 5 8 12 2 20 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 49: ...rash 3 18 Airbag System Airbag System 3 19 Where Are the Airbags 3 21 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 22 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 24 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 24 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 24 Passenger Sensing System 3 26 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 30 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 30 Airbag System Check 3 32 Replacing Airbag System Parts...

Page 50: ...t occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up...

Page 51: ...as head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed Front Seats Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust a manual seat 1 Pull the handle at the front of the seat c...

Page 52: ...age 3 3 Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control 2 up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 To adjust the lumbar support see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 5 Eight Way Power Seats To adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving th...

Page 53: ...cks WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even when buckled up the safety belts cannot do their job The shoulder belt will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This ...

Page 54: ...ever 2 Move the seatback to the desired position and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to the upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclini...

Page 55: ...ling Button Memory Positions To recall the Button Memory positions press and hold 1 or 2 The driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to those buttons when pressed Releasing 1 or 2 before the stored positions are reached stops the recall If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction then press and hold the ...

Page 56: ...rvice Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle To activate turn the ignition off and open the driver door If the driver door is already open turning the ignition off will activate the recall This feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 31 To stop recall movement ...

Page 57: ...remote vehicle start The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on Press the heated seat button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started The heated seat button lights will not turn on during a remote start The temperature of an unoccupied seat may be reduced To program the heated seat feature to enabled see Vehicle Personalization on page 5 31 Rear Seats Split Foldin...

Page 58: ...ning Seatbacks on page 3 5 2 Lift the lever on the top of the seatback 3 Fold the seatback forward The filler panel behind the seat will fold with the seatback to span the gap between the rear of the seat and the cargo area creating a flat load floor Do not lift the filler panel Keep the seatback in the upright locked position when not in use To recline the seatback 1 Lift and hold the lever on to...

Page 59: ...o ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Always wear a safety belt and check that all passenger s are restrained properly too This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the...

Page 60: ... Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size There are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 3 33 or Infants and Young Children on page 3 35 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important for all occupants to buckle ...

Page 61: ...ar a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If th...

Page 62: ...of the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the ne...

Page 63: ...irbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners are activated in a crash the pretensioners and possibly other parts of the safety belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 18 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear sho...

Page 64: ... not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder Continued WARNING CONTINUED and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure the shoulder por...

Page 65: ...ash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid perso...

Page 66: ...ash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible After a minor crash replacement of safety belts may not be necessar...

Page 67: ...BAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door With roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG will appear along the trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here are the most importan...

Page 68: ...h seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and inf...

Page 69: ...tal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 70: ...a seat mounted side impact airbag Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe...

Page 71: ...ate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs The vehicle has seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags See Airbag System on page 3 19 Seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes In addition these roof rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal imp...

Page 72: ...force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body Rollover capable roof rail airbags 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 of full or partial ejection in rollover events although no system can prevent all such ejections But a...

Page 73: ...s off by using the controls for those features 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 be drivable after a moderate crash there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle Use caution if you should attempt...

Page 74: ... system turns off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbag seat mounted side impact airbags and the roof rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if...

Page 75: ...seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if The right front passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint A right front passenger takes his her weight off of the seat fo...

Page 76: ...icle off 2 Remove the child restraint from the vehicle 3 Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 4 Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat on page 3 48 or Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat on page 3 45 5 If ...

Page 77: ...er the on indicator is lit Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status See Safety Belts and Child Restraints in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use A thick layer of additional ...

Page 78: ...the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service ma...

Page 79: ...ystem This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 26 If you have questions call Customer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfa...

Page 80: ...s on page 3 21 See your dealer for service Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger s in a crash resulting in serious injury or even death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessar...

Page 81: ... Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 13 If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts ...

Page 82: ... properly spread the impact forces In a crash they can be crushed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time WARNING Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Continued...

Page 83: ...ffer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle WA...

Page 84: ...raint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with t...

Page 85: ...re This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear Facing Infant Seat A rear facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts...

Page 86: ...elt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 40 Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manua...

Page 87: ...ge enough using safety belts Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys WARNING A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A chil...

Page 88: ...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 anchors in the vehicle This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed us...

Page 89: ...int connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether ...

Page 90: ...the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infa...

Page 91: ... installed Notice Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle s safety belts This may damage these parts If necessary move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled This could damage the safety belt or the seat Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position before folding the seat If you need to s...

Page 92: ...ld restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position being used does not have a headrest or head restraint and a single tether is being used route the tether over the seatback If the position being used does not have a headrest or hea...

Page 93: ...lacements made as soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child rest...

Page 94: ... more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 39 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Posit...

Page 95: ...en LATCH System on page 3 40 for more information 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicl...

Page 96: ...trap before installing a forward facing child restraint in the center seat position as it may interfere with the attachment of the top tether to the top tether anchor on the seatback Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat This vehicle has airbags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 39 In addition the vehicle has a...

Page 97: ...even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 26 for additional information If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 40 ...

Page 98: ...r airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 11 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks P...

Page 99: ...ructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 40 for more information 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be n...

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Page 101: ... Tie Downs 4 2 Convenience Net 4 2 Roof Rack System Roof Rack System 4 2 Storage Compartments Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever Cupholders Two cupholders are in the center console Cupholders may be located in the second row seat armrest To access pull the armrest down Center Console Storage For vehicles with a center console storage lift the lever on the front to open I n f o...

Page 102: ...t to the cargo tie downs for storing small loads Do not use the net to store heavy loads Roof Rack System WARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack like paneling plywood or a mattress the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven The item being carried could be violently torn off and this could cause a collision and damage the vehicl...

Page 103: ...r Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwise it may result in loss of control If driving for a long distance on rough roads or at high speeds occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Vehicle Load ...

Page 104: ...in the holes and a click is heard as the pins align and the cross rail locks Try sliding the cross rails forward and backward to ensure that they are correctly secured and that the levers stay tight to the cross rails Do not stand on the plastic lower body panels when loading cargo on the roof rack When the roof rack is not in use lock one cross rail at the furthest forward position and lock the o...

Page 105: ...arning Light 5 16 Traction Off Light 5 16 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 17 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 17 Tire Pressure Light 5 18 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 18 Fuel Economy Light 5 19 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 19 Security Light 5 19 High Beam On Light 5 20 Front Fog Lamp Light 5 20 Lamps On Reminder 5 20 Cruise Control Light 5 20 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC 5 ...

Page 106: ...djust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls Some audio steering wheel controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel b g Press to interact with the available Bluetooth or OnSt...

Page 107: ... wheel pad to sound the horn Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes INT Intermittent Wipes Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes then turn the 3 INT band up for more ...

Page 108: ...ndshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged blades should be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 25 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor Wipe Parking If the ignition is turned to LOCK 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 re...

Page 109: ...ignal The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites When the compass display shows CAL drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal The compass system will automatically determine when the GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again Power Outlets The acces...

Page 110: ...ts Gauges and Indicators Warning 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 Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are worki...

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Page 112: ...in either kilometers or miles This vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer The digital odometer will read 999 999 if it is turned back If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed it must be set to the mileage total of the old odometer Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Fuel Gauge Metric English When the ignition is on the fuel gauge shows about how ...

Page 113: ... a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Metric English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle s engine If the indicator needle moves...

Page 114: ...s started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle continues several times if the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving If the passenger safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on The front passenger safety belt warning light and ch...

Page 115: ...as a passenger airbag status indicator United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check If you are using remote start if equipped to start the vehicle from a distance you may not see the system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will ligh...

Page 116: ... Driver Information Center DIC also displays a message See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 24 If a short distance must be driven with the light on be sure to turn off all accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at ...

Page 117: ...em on the vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard accelerations Avoid steep uphill grades If towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light continues to flash find a safe place to stop and park the vehicle Turn the vehicle off wait at least 10 seconds and restart t...

Page 118: ... See your dealer if assistance is needed The vehicle may not pass inspection if The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON RUN while the engine is off See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp The OBD II On Board Diagnostics system determines that critical emiss...

Page 119: ...er the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service If the light comes on while driving a chime sounds Pull off the road and stop The pedal might be harder to push or go closer to the floor It might also take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing the Vehicle on page 10 69 Antilock Brake System ABS Warn...

Page 120: ...arting the vehicle If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then turns off This light also comes on green when the system is switched on and ready to operate See Lane Departure Warning LDW on page 9 46 for more information Forward Collision Alert FCA Warning Light These lights are located on the center of the instrument panel The...

Page 121: ... StabiliTrak system and the warning light turns off Check the DIC for applicable messages See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 28 for more information See Traction Control System TCS on page 9 32 and StabiliTrak System on page 9 33 for more information Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System TCS indicator warning light comes on briefly when th...

Page 122: ...n there may be a problem with the TPMS If the problem is not corrected the light will come on at every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 47 Engine Oil Pressure Light Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check the oil level as ...

Page 123: ...n is turned on as a check to indicate it is working If it does not come on have it fixed The low fuel warning light is a circle located on the fuel gauge This light comes on and a chime sounds periodically when the vehicle is low on fuel The light goes off when fuel is added to the fuel tank For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see Fuel System Messages on page 5 27 for more informatio...

Page 124: ...n when the fog lamps are in use The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 6 4 Lamps On Reminder For vehicles with the lamps on reminder light it comes on when the lights are in use 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 ...

Page 125: ...l to access different displays The DIC displays trip fuel vehicle system information and warning messages It also shows the shift lever position the odometer and the direction the vehicle is driving DIC Buttons MENU Press this button to get to the Trip Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu Q or R Use these buttons to scroll through the items in each menu A small marker will move along the pag...

Page 126: ...Economy display is showing The display may not reset to zero Best Average Fuel Economy The right hand side displays the best average fuel economy AFE that is achieved for a selected distance The left hand side displays a running average of fuel economy for the most recently traveled selected distance The center of the Best AFE menu includes a digital readout and bar graph to show the instantaneous...

Page 127: ...on Menu is displayed Then press R to scroll through the following menu items Unit Tire Pressure Remaining Oil Life Blank Display Unit Press SET CLR to enter the unit menu Then press Q or R to switch between METRIC or US when the Unit display is active Press SET CLR to confirm the setting This will change the displays on the cluster and DIC to either metric or English US measurements Tire Pressure ...

Page 128: ...ar one after another Some messages may not require immediate action but you can press SET CLR to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be cleared You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that cl...

Page 129: ...isplays when the cruise control is set and shows the speed it was set to See Cruise Control on page 9 35 Door Ajar Messages DOOR OPEN A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open If the vehicle has been shifted out of P Park a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed Close the door completely MANUALLY CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE This message will display if the power lif...

Page 130: ...TURE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot See Engine Overheating on page 10 18 Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed When you change the engine oil be sure to reset the Oil Life System See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 11 Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 21 Engine Oil on page 10 8 and Maintenance Sched...

Page 131: ...my Mode on page 9 29 for more information FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel Refuel as soon as possible TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message displays when the fuel cap is not on tight Tighten the fuel cap Key and Lock Messages REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter needs to be replaced Object Detect...

Page 132: ...IST This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system Do not use this system to help you park See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 39 for more information SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the system off SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled because th...

Page 133: ...System on page 9 33 for more information TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned off Adjust your driving accordingly TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is first turned on See Traction Control System TCS on page 9 32 for more information Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there ...

Page 134: ...he tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tires on page 10 38 Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 and Tire Pressure on page 10 45 You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 21 Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if th...

Page 135: ...o enter the menus and select menu items Turn the knob to scroll through the menus E BACK Press to exit or move backwards in a menu Entering the Personalization Menus 1 Turn the infotainment system on and press the CONFIG button to access the Configuration Settings menu 2 Turn the MENU SEL knob to highlight Vehicle Settings 3 Press the center of the MENU SEL knob to select the Vehicle Settings menu...

Page 136: ... the next start up regardless of whether it was on or off the last time the vehicle was turned off Last Setting means that when the vehicle is started the air conditioning will resume whichever setting it was at the last time the vehicle was turned off Press the MENU SEL knob when Air Conditioning Mode is highlighted Turn the knob to highlight On Off or Last Setting Press the knob to confirm the s...

Page 137: ...wer Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 for more information This allows you to turn the easy exit seat feature on or off Press the MENU SEL knob when Easy Exit Driver Seat is highlighted Turn the knob to select On or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level Press the MENU SEL knob when Chime Volume is highlighted Turn the ...

Page 138: ...d on or off Press the MENU SEL knob when Vehicle Locator Lights is highlighted to toggle between On or Off Press E BACK to confirm the selection and go back to the last menu Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside Press the MENU SEL knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted Turn the knob to select Off 30 Seconds 1...

Page 139: ...k When on the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Press the MENU SEL knob when Remote Unlock Light Feedback is highlighted Turn the knob to select Flash Lights or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Press t...

Page 140: ...ndards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Universal Remote System Programming If the vehicle has this feature you will see these buttons with one indicator light next to them in the overhead console This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices Do not use the Universal Remote system w...

Page 141: ...he Universal Remote system buttons while keeping the indicator light in view The hand held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver motor head unit 2 At the same time press and hold both the hand held transmitter button and one of the three Universal Remote system buttons to be used to operate the garage door Do not release the Universal Remote system button ...

Page 142: ...l the garage door and then release it If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver motor head unit does not flash press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds then release it Again if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds then release The Universal Remote system sh...

Page 143: ...for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote system device 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash This should take a...

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Page 145: ...erates the exterior lamps Turn to one of the following positions O Off Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again AUTO Automatic Headlamps Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the exterior light The vehicle will default to the AUTO setting when it is first started Parking Lamps Turns on the parking lamps together with the following S...

Page 146: ...ased Fully functional Daytime Running Lamps DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada When the DRL are on the taillamps sidemarker instrument panel lights and other lamps will not be on The instrument panel cluster will be lit When the exterior lamp band is turned to the headlamp position the low beam headlamps come on The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on T...

Page 147: ...center of the instrument panel 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 An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever until the arrow sta...

Page 148: ...n to use the fog lamps The fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps are turned on When the high beam headlamps are turned off the fog lamps will come on again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control This control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column D...

Page 149: ... the Remote Keyless Entry RKE unlock button is pressed They stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened After the door is opened and then closed the light remains on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned to ON RUN Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM that estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best perf...

Page 150: ...ng fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories Normally these actions occur in steps or levels withou...

Page 151: ...nment System Introduction Infotainment 7 1 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings and downloadable applications if equipped I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

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Page 153: ... 6 Climate Control Systems The vehicle s heating cooling defrosting and ventilation can be controlled with this system 1 Fan Control 2 Air Delivery Mode Controls 3 Temperature Control 4 Outside Air 5 Front Defrost 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Recirculation 8 Air Conditioning A Fan Control Turn to increase or decrease the fan speed Turn the knob completely to T to turn the fan off Temperature Control T...

Page 154: ...ditioning will not work h Recirculation Press to turn on the recirculation An indicator light comes on Air is recirculated inside the vehicle It helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering The air conditioning may come on under certain conditions To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster recirculation may be automatically selected...

Page 155: ...eration The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature When the AUTO indicator light is on the system is in full automatic operation To place the system in automatic mode 1 Press AUTO 2 Set the temperature Allow the system time to stabilize Then adjust the temperature as needed To improve fuel ...

Page 156: ... to the windshield and side window outlets Selecting defrost disables the automatic mode For best results clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear For vehicles with Fuel Economy Mode the climate controls may take longer to heat or cool the cabin and the rear window defogger will turn off sooner when this feature is in use...

Page 157: ...d Passenger Heated Seats For vehicles with heated seats see Heated Front Seats on page 3 8 Remote Start Climate Control Operation For vehicles with the remote start feature the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely The system uses the driver s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambie...

Page 158: ...Use of non GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Do not attach any devices to the air vent slats This restricts airflow and may cause damage to the air vents Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air th...

Page 159: ...hat connects it to the bottom of the instrument panel assembly 4 Remove the glove box 5 Locate the service door for the passenger compartment air filter 6 Push the two tabs upwards and release the latches holding the service door Lift the service door 7 Remove the old air filter 8 Install the new air filter 9 Close the service door and latches 10 Re install the glove box See your dealer if additio...

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Page 161: ... Things That Burn 9 25 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 25 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 26 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 26 Manual Mode 9 28 Fuel Economy Mode 9 29 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 29 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 30 Parking Brake 9 31 Brake Assist 9 31 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 32 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System TCS 9 32 StabiliTrak System 9 3...

Page 162: ...iving always keep your eyes on the road hands on the wheel and mind on the drive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phones or other electronic devices Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions Become familiar with vehicle features...

Page 163: ...nd the driver in front of you Focus on the task of driving Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy WARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Continued WARNING CONTI...

Page 164: ... 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 against that position for an extended period of time power steering assist may be reduced Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down See specific vehicle steering messages under Service Vehicle Messages on page 5 29 Hy...

Page 165: ...o go straight down the roadway Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle s three control systems Braking Skid wheels are not rolling Steering or Cornering Skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force Acceleration Skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin Defensive drivers avoid most skids by tak...

Page 166: ...nformation manual Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed WARNING When driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash You and your passengers should always wear safety belts Before Driving Off Road Have all neces...

Page 167: ...as that have been set aside for public off road recreational driving and obey all posted regulations Do not damage shrubs flowers trees or grasses or disturb wildlife Do not park over things that burn See Parking over Things That Burn on page 9 25 Driving on Hills Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do WARNING Many hills are simply...

Page 168: ...others could be injured or killed Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control If the vehicle stalls on a hill 1 Apply the brakes to stop the vehicle and then apply the parking brake 2 Shift into P Park and then restart the engine If driving uphill when the vehicle stalls shift to R Reverse release the parking brake and back straight down N...

Page 169: ...rts to slide turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping WARNING Getting out of the vehicle on the downhill side when stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice Use a low gear when ...

Page 170: ...g Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody or chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for a...

Page 171: ...ve good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 10 38 Turn off cruise control Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep the interior temperature cool Keep your eyes moving scan the road ahead and to the sid...

Page 172: ...traction or grip Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive with caution whatever the condition Accelerate gently so traction is not lost Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick so there is ...

Page 173: ...ime to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed Continued WARNING CONTINUED to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems ...

Page 174: ...o prevent transmission wear wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal while shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be t...

Page 175: ...pment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 38 and Tire Pressure on page 10 45 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Label later in this section S...

Page 176: ...iler the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Trailer Towing on page 9 56 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips Example 1 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 15...

Page 177: ...enter pillar on the driver side of the vehicle or on the rear edge of the driver door The label shows the size of the vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the ma...

Page 178: ...icle can carry Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going WARNING Things inside ...

Page 179: ...imited to five minutes per use Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km 200 mi or so During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 53 for the t...

Page 180: ...akes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to N Neutral This can be done while the vehicle is moving After shifting to N Neutral firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete stop shift to P Park and turn the ignition to LOCK OFF On vehicles with an automatic transmission the shift lever must be in...

Page 181: ...omes difficult to turn see Keys on page 2 1 Key Lock Release Vehicles with an automatic transmission are equipped with an electronic key lock release system The key lock release is designed to prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P Park The key lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage less than 9 volt battery If the vehicle has an unc...

Page 182: ...ods of time by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between 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 Push the acceler...

Page 183: ... Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The electrical cord is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment in front of the air cleaner 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet WARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ...

Page 184: ...NG It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running It could overheat and catch fire It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure ...

Page 185: ...old the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again 3 Move the shift lever If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park see your dealer for service Parking over Things That Burn WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Engine Exhaust WARNING Engine exhaust conta...

Page 186: ...area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running If the vehicle is left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park on page 9 24 and Engine Exhaust on page 9 25 If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics a...

Page 187: ...cation Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting out of Park on page 9 25 R Reverse Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Shift to R Reverse only after the vehicle is stopped To rock the vehicle back and forth to ...

Page 188: ... Information Center DIC will display a number next to the M indicating the highest available gear under manual mode and the driving conditions when manual mode was selected To use this feature 1 Move the shift lever to M Manual Mode 2 Press the plus minus button on the shift lever to increase or decrease the gear range available When shifting to M Manual Mode the transmission will shift to a prese...

Page 189: ...clutch will apply sooner and stay on longer The gas pedal will be less sensitive The vehicle s computer will more aggressively shut off fuel to the engine under deceleration The engine idle speed will be lower Driving performance is more conservative The climate controls may take longer to heat or cool the cabin The rear defogger will stay on for shorter periods of time Drive Systems All Wheel Dri...

Page 190: ...lling 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 the driver 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 fo...

Page 191: ...ill be on and a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 53 Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake...

Page 192: ...ehicle has a Traction Control System TCS that limits wheel spin On a front wheel drive vehicle the system operates if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction On an All Wheel Drive AWD vehicle the system will operate if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system brakes the spinning wheel ...

Page 193: ...turn the system back on When TCS is turned off on AWD vehicles the system may still make noise This is normal and necessary with AWD hardware It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9 14 See also Winter Driving on page 9 12 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy...

Page 194: ... See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 28 When this message is displayed and or d comes on and stays on the vehicle is safe to drive but the system is not operational Driving should be adjusted accordingly If d comes on and stays on reset the system by 1 Stopping the vehicle 2 Turning the engine off and waiting 15 seconds 3 Starting the engine If d still comes on and stays on at a speed above...

Page 195: ...stem TCS on page 9 32 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again the cruise control can be turned back on WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip ...

Page 196: ...the cruise control system is already activated Move the thumbwheel up toward RES and hold it until the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed and then release it To increase the speed in small amounts move the thumbwheel up toward RES briefly and then release it Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control sys...

Page 197: ...educe the harm caused by front end crashes FCA provides a flashing visual alert and beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly FCA also provides a visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely The FCA symbol is on top of the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel The forward looking FCA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror FCA d...

Page 198: ...ld is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Keep the windshield headlamps and FCA sensors clean and in good repair Collision Alert When your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly the red FCA display will flash and sound s...

Page 199: ...leaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly clean the outside of the windshield area in front of the camera sensor before considering taking the vehicle in for service Ultrasonic Parking Assist For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system it assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse URPA operates at speeds less than 8 km ...

Page 200: ... conditions The ultrasonic sensors are not clean Keep the vehicle s rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care on page 10 73 The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather The message may not clear until the fr...

Page 201: ... SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle or 3 5 m 11 ft This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 5 0 m 16 ft The height of the zone is approximately between 0 5 m 1 5 ft and 2 0 m 6 ft off the ground The SBZA detection zones do not change if the vehicle is towing a trailer So be extra careful when chan...

Page 202: ... the rear bumper are covered with mud dirt snow ice or slush or in heavy rainstorms For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care on page 10 73 If the infotainment display still shows the SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS UNAVAILABLE message after cleaning the bumper see your dealer The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is attached to the vehicle or a bicycle or object is extending out to either side of th...

Page 203: ...ted outside the camera s field of view below the bumper or under the vehicle Perceived distances may be different from actual distances Do not back the vehicle using only the RVC screen during longer higher speed backing maneuvers or where there could be cross traffic Failure to use proper care before backing may result in injury death or vehicle damage Always check behind and around the vehicle b...

Page 204: ...ewing the radio screen when an object is detected by the URPA system To turn the symbols on or off 1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the CONFIG button 3 Select Display 4 Select Rear Camera Options 5 Select Symbols When a check mark appears next to the Symbols option symbols will appear Guidelines The RVC system may have a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a p...

Page 205: ... by the camera 2 Corner of the rear bumper When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if The RVC is turned off See Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off earlier in this section It is dark The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens Ice snow mud or anything else builds up on the camera lens Cl...

Page 206: ...n one side of the road it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marker Even with LDW always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane or vehicle damage injury or death could occur Always keep the windshield clean and do not use LDW in bad weather conditions When the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking the ...

Page 207: ... windshield WARNING If the LDW camera sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice or if the headlamps are not cleaned or properly aimed or if the windshield is dirty or damaged it may not detect the lanes ahead LDW may not help avoid a crash under these conditions Keep the headlamps cleaned and properly aimed and the windshield clean LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks shadows cracks in...

Page 208: ...nly the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9 48 Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 an audible knocking noise commonly referred to as spark knock might be heard when driving If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible If heavy knocking is heard when...

Page 209: ... allowing the emission control system to work properly In most cases nothing should have to be added to the fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Protection Agency regulations To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER De...

Page 210: ... vehicles that are designed to use it The ethanol in E85 is a renewable fuel meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops Many service stations will not have an 85 ethanol fuel E85 pump available The U S Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website www afdc energy gov afdc locator stations that can help you find E85 fuel Those stations that do have E85 should hav...

Page 211: ...NTINUED To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island Turn off the engine when refueling Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened...

Page 212: ...eave the area immediately Notice If a new fuel cap is needed be sure to get the right type of cap from your dealer The wrong type of fuel cap might not fit properly might cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 12 Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Filling a portable fuel container while it is...

Page 213: ... towing Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles to prevent damage to the engine axle or other parts Then during the first 800 km 500 miles trailer towing do not drive over 80 km h 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle The vehicle can tow in D Drive Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Do not use the Fuel Economy Mode when towing WARNING When towing a traile...

Page 214: ...ead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer Because the rig is longer it is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand To move the trailer to the...

Page 215: ...ound with the transmission in P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warning comes on see Engine Overheating on page 10 18 Parking on Hills WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous If something goes wrong the rig could start to move People can be injured and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged When possible always ...

Page 216: ...r Towing Before pulling a trailer there are three important considerations that have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The total weight on the vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be Speed altitude road grades outside temperature special equipment and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry must be considered See ...

Page 217: ...o measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo carried in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle If there are a lot of options equipment passengers or cargo in the vehicle it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow...

Page 218: ...s not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed If so seal the holes when the hitch is removed If the holes are not sealed dirt water and deadly carbon monoxide CO from the exhaust can get into the vehicle...

Page 219: ...age 9 33 Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt battery even if the vehicle is not operating The vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting ...

Page 220: ...Black plate 60 1 GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual 2013 crc 1st edition 5 8 12 9 60 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 221: ... 10 23 Starter Switch Check 10 23 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 24 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 24 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 24 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 25 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 26 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 27 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 10 27 Fog Lamps 10 28 Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker ...

Page 222: ...one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of...

Page 223: ...pment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 30 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work WARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge service manual tools or parts Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work If doing some of your own service work use the proper service manual ...

Page 224: ...el 2 Move the secondary hood release lever to the right to release the striker The lever is near the middle of the hood 3 Lift the hood To close the hood 1 Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly 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 I n f o r ma t i o n...

Page 225: ...Black plate 5 1 GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual 2013 crc 1st edition 5 8 12 Vehicle Care 10 5 Engine Compartment Overview 2 4L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 226: ...e Engine Oil on page 10 8 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brakes on page 10 21 6 Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 32 7 Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 10 67 8 Remote Negative Terminal See Jump Starting on page 10 67 9 Battery on page 10 23 Out of View 10 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 10 15 11 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washe...

Page 227: ...Black plate 7 1 GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual 2013 crc 1st edition 5 8 12 Vehicle Care 10 7 3 6L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 228: ...e 10 67 10 Battery on page 10 23 Out of View 11 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 10 15 12 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid on page 10 20 Engine Cover Engine Cover 3 6L V6 1 Oil Fill Cap 2 Engine Cover Bolt 3 Engine Cover To remove 1 Remove the oil fill cap 1 2 Remove the engine cover bolt 2 3 Raise the engine cover 3 to release from the retain...

Page 229: ...l reading is essential 1 If the engine has been running recently turn off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level reading WARNING The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot it could burn you Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle 2 Pull out the dipstick and ...

Page 230: ...Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 Specification Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos1 approved certification mark Engine oils meeting the requirements for the vehicle should have the dexos1 approved certification mark This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos1 specification Notice Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can resul...

Page 231: ...Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions engine temperature and miles driven Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly the system must b...

Page 232: ...uid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible There is a special procedure for checking and changing the transmission fluid Because this procedure is difficult this should be done at your dealer Contact your dealer for additional info...

Page 233: ...ile holding the cover remove the air cleaner filter 5 Inspect or replace the air cleaner filter How to Reinstall Engine Air Cleaner Filter 1 Install the air cleaner filter into the air cleaner housing The outer air cleaner filter seal must be fitted properly in the air cleaner housing 2 Align the air cleaner housing cover tabs to the air cleaner housing 3 Install the air cleaner housing cover usin...

Page 234: ...ic fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface The coolant level should be at the COLD FILL line If it is not the vehicle may have a leak at the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system WARNING Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts ca...

Page 235: ...rheating see Engine Overheating on page 10 18 What to Use WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous Plain water and other liquids can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warni...

Page 236: ...ge 10 5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged If you have not found a problem yet check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the COLD FILL line add a 50 50 mixture of clea...

Page 237: ...s Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one quarter of a turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the dischar...

Page 238: ...ehicle is parked on a level surface Then check to see if the engine cooling fan s are running If the engine is overheating the fan s should be running If they are not do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced Notice Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty If Steam is Coming from the Engine Compartment WARNING Steam from an overheat...

Page 239: ...rmally 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 engine until it cools down Power Steering Fluid 2 4L L4 Engine The vehicle has electric power steering and does not use power steering fluid Power Steering Fluid 3 6L V6 Engine The power steering fl...

Page 240: ...e manufacturer s instructions before refilling the windshield washer fluid 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 cap with the washer symbol on it and add washer fluid until full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for reservoir location Notice When using con...

Page 241: ...tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake service might be required Brake Adjustment Every time the ...

Page 242: ...stalled Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system WARNING If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When the brake fluid falls to a low level the brake warning lig...

Page 243: ...e You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 10 67 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage Remove the black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended Storage Remove the black negative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger All Wheel Drive Transfer Case Under normal driving condition...

Page 244: ...ove 3 With the engine off turn the ignition on but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK OFF in each shift lever position The ignition sh...

Page 245: ...oved in different ways For proper type and length see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 13 Notice Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield Front Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the front wiper blades 1 Lift the ...

Page 246: ...bly 5 Snap the cover down to secure To replace the wiper blade 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever 2 to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm 1 out of the blade assembly 3 3 Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release lever clicks into place 4 Replace the wiper cover Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no f...

Page 247: ... port cap located in the front of wheel well cover 2 Remove the screw 1 and turn the access port cap 2 counterclockwise to remove 3 If replacing a headlamp bulb remove the dust cover cap from the back of the headlamp housing by turning the cap counterclockwise 4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly 5 Remove the bulb from the socket or disconnect the bulb assemb...

Page 248: ... socket into the fog lamp assembly and turn clockwise to lock it into place 5 Reconnect the bulb socket to the electrical connector Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 1 Stop Tail Turn Signal Sidemarker Lamp 2 Auxiliary Taillamp 3 Back up Lamp Stop Tail Turn Signal Sidemarker Lamp To replace one of these lamps 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 8 2 Remove the two s...

Page 249: ...Verify that the taillamp assembly tab located at the bottom of the taillamp assembly is aligned to the fascia bracket before securing with screws Auxiliary Taillamp To replace one of these lamps 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 8 2 Remove the interior trim access panel 3 Remove the five attachment nuts 1 securing the taillamp assembly to the liftgate 4 Disengage the retaining hook 2 and ...

Page 250: ...ll lamp assembly Back Up Lamp Removal of the lamp assembly is not required to replace the back up lamp bulb To replace one of these lamps 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 8 2 Remove the interior trim access panel 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out 4 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 5 Install the new bulb 6 Push the bulb socket in and turn it clockwise 7 Reins...

Page 251: ...socket 1 6 Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly 7 Push the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side first 8 Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Auxiliary Taillamp 161 Back Up Lamp 921 Fog Lamp H11 LL Headla...

Page 252: ...e needs to be replaced the same amperage fuse can be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible There are two fuse blocks in the vehicle one in the engine compartment and one in the instrument panel There is a fuse puller located in the engine compartment fuse block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 32 It can be used to easil...

Page 253: ...ool Fan 2 3 Brake Booster J Case Fuses Usage 4 Power Windows Right 5 Memory Seat Module 6 Power Seat Left J Case Fuses Usage 7 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 1 8 Rear Defogger 9 Starter 10 AIR Pump Motor 11 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 2 12 Sunroof 13 Antilock Brake System Pump 14 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 3 15 Power Windows Left 16 Antilock Brake System Module 77 Power Seat Right I n f o r ma t i o...

Page 254: ...gulated Voltage Control Battery Sensor 29 Front Wiper 30 Rear Wiper 31 Air Conditioning Compressor 32 Rear Latch 33 Heated Mirrors 34 Horn 35 Right High Beam Headlamp 36 Left High Beam Headlamp 37 Ignition Even Coil 38 Ignition Odd Coil 39 Windshield Washer 40 Front Fog Lamps Mini Fuses Usage 41 Post Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor 42 Engine Control Module 43 Pre Catalytic Converter Oxygen Senso...

Page 255: ...58 Cooling Fan Low 59 Headlamp High Beam 60 Cooling Fan Control Micro Relays Usage 61 Wiper On Off Control 62 Air Conditioning Compressor 63 Rear Defogger 64 Wiper Speed 65 Fog Lamp 66 Engine Control 67 Starter 68 Run Crank Mini Relays Usage 69 Cooling Fan High 70 AIR Pump Motor Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side panel of the center console...

Page 256: ...location The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Instrument Panel Fuse Block Mini Fuses Usage 1 Steering Wheel Dimming 2 Spare 3 Spare 4 Body Control Module 1 5 Infotainment 6 Body Control Module 7 7 Noise Control Module 8 Body Control Module 4 9 Radio 10 Spare 11 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Module 12 Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning Battery I n f ...

Page 257: ...ition 23 Front Camera Mini Fuses Usage 24 Spare 25 Transmission Gear Shift Position Indicator 26 Spare 27 Spare 28 Spare 30 Body Control Module 3 31 Amplifier 32 Discrete Logic Ignition Switch 33 Communications Integration Module 34 Body Control Module 2 35 Sensing and Diagnostic Module Battery 36 Data Link Connection Mini Fuses Usage 37 Instrument Panel Cluster Battery 38 Passenger Sensing System...

Page 258: ... tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If the tread is badly worn replace them Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes curbs etc Continued WARNING CONTINUED Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash Only t...

Page 259: ...nd shorter tread life After changing to winter tires be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking If using winter tires Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions Use only radial ply tires of the same size load range and speed rating as the original equipment tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H...

Page 260: ...e 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 Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT Department of Transportation code are the Tir...

Page 261: ...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 should be inflated ...

Page 262: ...ter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted 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 carryin...

Page 263: ...at the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT Motor Vehicle Safety Standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number 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 on page 9 14 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front ...

Page 264: ...s and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard See Tire Pressure on page 10 45 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support fo...

Page 265: ...Information Label under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good Underinflated tires or tires that do not have enough air can result in Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy Ov...

Page 266: ... valve caps on the valve stems to prevent leaks and keep out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System 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 mo...

Page 267: ...ement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 47 Federal Communications Commission FCC Ru...

Page 268: ...e Tire Pressure on page 10 45 The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance See Tire Inspection on page 10 50 Tire Rotation on page 10 51 and Tires on page 10 38 Notice Tire sealant materials are not all the same A non approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not cover...

Page 269: ... for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire wheel position after rotating the tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors The TPMS sensor matching process should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a roa...

Page 270: ... 10 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 11 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF 12 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressu...

Page 271: ...ompact spare tire in the tire rotation Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated See Tire Pressure on page 10 45 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 47 Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Whee...

Page 272: ...his also applies to the spare tire if the vehicle has one even if it is never used Multiple factors including temperatures loading conditions and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place GM recommends that tires including the spare if equipped be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear The tire manufacturer date is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Identificati...

Page 273: ...If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 10 39 GM recommends replacing worn tires in complete sets of four Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the vehicle Braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not replaced at the same tim...

Page 274: ...ressure Monitor System on page 10 46 The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires vehicle performance including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resista...

Page 275: ...s they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition To These Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example...

Page 276: ...cessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However check the alignment if there is unusual tir...

Page 277: ...d fail suddenly and cause a crash When replacing wheels use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains WARNING Do not use tire chains There is not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire Continued WARNING CONTINUED chains could cause you to lose control of ...

Page 278: ...ke to a stop well off the road if possible WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire Re inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash Never attempt to re inflate a tire that has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or r...

Page 279: ...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 on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed When the vehicle has a flat tire 2 use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks 1 1 Wheel Block 2 Flat Tire The following info...

Page 280: ... Place the tools next to the tire being changed 4 Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire Place either end of the extension into a retainer hole to loosen the retainer nut if unable to by hand 5 Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 58...

Page 281: ...k on the bottom edge of the front and rear door plastic molding The jack must not be used in any other position 5 Place the jack notch under the frame rail seam 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 killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING Raising the vehicle with ...

Page 282: ...with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire 6 Place the jack under the vehicle 7 If you have a coin pierce jack attach the jack handle extension to the jack by sliding the hook through the end of the jack and insert the other end of the jack handle into the wrench If you have a hex head jack attach the jack lift assist tool by placing the hex of the jack lift assist tool over the hex hea...

Page 283: ...hanging a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt 11 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 12 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts o...

Page 284: ...tice 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 on page 12 2 for the wheel nut torque specification 15 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown 16 Lower the jack all the way and remove...

Page 285: ...e flat tire 1 Remove the cable package The cable is stored in a plastic bag under the compact spare tire 2 Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft if the vehicle has aluminum wheels 3 Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle 4 Pull the cable 1 through the door striker 4 then the center ...

Page 286: ...soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km h 50 mph To conserve the tread of the spare tire have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as ...

Page 287: ...ler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely Ignoring these step...

Page 288: ...t the parking brake firmly 3 Unplug accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed Turn off the ignition on both vehicles 4 Locate the positive and negative terminals on both vehicles Some vehicles have remote jump starting terminals WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can in...

Page 289: ...the remote keyless entry transmitter to disarm the security system if equipped 13 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the...

Page 290: ... equipment going to be used See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed Dinghy Towing Front wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles may be dinghy towed from the front These vehicles can also be towed by placing them on a pl...

Page 291: ...e transmission to P Park 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK OFF 4 Install fuse 32 the Discrete Logic Ignition Switch fuse See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10 35 5 Start the engine and let it idle for more than three minutes before driving the vehicle Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission Be sure that the transmission fluid is at the proper level before towing with all...

Page 292: ...he shift lever to P Park 3 Set the parking brake 4 Secure the vehicle to the dolly 5 Follow the dolly manufacturer s instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing 6 Release the parking brake Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never have the vehicle towed from the rear I n f...

Page 293: ...s or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting Finish Care Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant wax materials is not recommended If painted surfaces are damaged see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimn...

Page 294: ...ts may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions sand salt heat sun snow and ice Weatherstrips Apply silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate weatherstrips once a year Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces can be removed by rubbing with a c...

Page 295: ...key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges and the steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Underbody Maintenance Use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle s underbody Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this If not removed...

Page 296: ...nterior Before using cleaners read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label While cleaning the interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows To prevent damage do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface Never use a brush with stiff bristles Never rub a...

Page 297: ... solid soils remove as much as possible prior to vacuuming To clean 1 Saturate a clean lint free colorfast cloth with water or club soda Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet 2 Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip from the cleaning cloth 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Fold the cleani...

Page 298: ...d with a mild soap solution Notice Soaking or saturating leather especially perforated leather as well as other interior surfaces may cause permanent damage Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally Never use heat steam spot lifters or spot removers Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax based products Cleaners containing these solvents can p...

Page 299: ... stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle If the floor mats need replacing it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the acceler...

Page 300: ...oor mat is held in place by two retainers 1 Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove 2 Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position 3 Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the pedals I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 301: ...an perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With trained technicians the...

Page 302: ...in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required 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 Ad...

Page 303: ... system must be reset Your trained dealer technician can perform this work If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally service the vehicle within 5 000 km 3 000 mi since the last service Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 11 Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km 7 500 mi Rotate the tires if recommended for the vehicle and p...

Page 304: ...ust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts Lubricate body components See Exterior Care on page 10 73 Check starter switch See Starter Switch Check on page 10 23 Check automatic transmission shift lock control function See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10 24 Check ignition transmission lock See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10 24 Chec...

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Page 306: ...odors 2 Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve if the vehicle has one works properly Replace as needed 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the lif...

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Page 308: ...ion Check that the purge valve if the vehicle has one works properly Replace as needed 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced 5 Or every five years whichever comes fi...

Page 309: ...uipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians can inspect the belts and recommend replacement when necessary Brakes Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving Signs of brake wear may include chirping grinding or squealing noises or...

Page 310: ...ated and balanced Maintaining the tires can save money fuel and can reduce the risk of tire failure Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators cord or fabric showing through the rubber cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall or a bulge or split in the tire Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right tires Your dealer can also prov...

Page 311: ... scratches cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view Signs of wear include streaking skipping across the windshield and worn or split rubber Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed I n f o ...

Page 312: ...rinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 15 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 88862806 in Canada 88863462 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Hydraulic Power Steering System V6 engines only DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automati...

Page 313: ...4 Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No 89021668 in Canada 89021674 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 in Canada 10953481 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM P...

Page 314: ...ervice and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 2 4L L4 Engine 12620540 41 108 3 6L V6 Engine 12622561 41 109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm 23 6 in 22868413 Passenger Side 42 5 cm 16 7 in 22868414 Rear 32 5 cm 12 8 in 20999459 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 315: ... 11 15 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 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

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Page 317: ...hield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the vehicle s engine code Servic...

Page 318: ...el under the hood See your dealer for more information Engine Cooling System 2 4L L4 Engine 7 8 L 8 2 qt 3 6L V6 Engine 10 2 L 10 8 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2 4L L4 Engine 4 7 L 5 0 qt 3 6L V6 Engine 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 2 4L L4 Engine 71 1 L 18 8 gal 3 6L V6 Engine 79 1 L 20 9 gal Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate lev...

Page 319: ...ali Owner Manual 2013 crc 1st edition 5 8 12 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 4L L4 K Automatic 0 9 mm 0 035 in 3 6L V6 3 Automatic 1 1 mm 0 043 in I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 320: ...Black plate 4 1 GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual 2013 crc 1st edition 5 8 12 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 4L L4 Engine 3 6L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 321: ...m Mexico 13 7 Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada 13 11 Scheduling Service Appointments U S and Canada 13 13 Courtesy Transportation Program U S and Canada 13 13 Collision Damage Repair U S and Canada 13 14 Service Publications Ordering Information 13 17 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 13 18 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Governmen...

Page 322: ...3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield De...

Page 323: ... Steps One and Two General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no charge Mediation Arbitration Program General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory related vehicle service claims The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter and may include an informal h...

Page 324: ...st the following steps STEP ONE Explain your case to your dealer service agent service manager dealer sales agent or sales manager depending on your case Make sure that they have all necessary information They are interested in your continual satisfaction STEP TWO If you are not satisfied please contact the general manager or your dealership owner to ask for their help If they are not able to reso...

Page 325: ... Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 www gmc ca 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone Devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Customer Assistance Offices Mexico To contact the Customer Assistance Center CAC use the phone numbers listed in this section Customer assistan...

Page 326: ...ship Benefits E Vehicle Information Download owner manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G Maintenance Information View maintenance schedules required alerts OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic information and schedule service appointments I Service History View printable dealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Preferred Dealer Information Select a preferred dea...

Page 327: ...daptive equipment required for the vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift for the vehicle For more information on the limited offer visit www gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text Telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263...

Page 328: ...nough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Emergency Messages Transmission of urgent phone messages Emergency Calls Call for emergency services Dealership Location Assistance Information regarding addresses and telephone numbers for GMC dealers Emergenc...

Page 329: ...otel accommodations for all vehicle travelers for up to two nights A rental car will be provided for up to two days and the vehicle must be returned to its original destination excluding vehicles with a carrying capacity greater than 3 5 tons Complimentary Transportation If you prefer to continue your trip to the intended destination or return to your place of residence and the trip requires more ...

Page 330: ...r extra costs Accommodation costs apply only to Mexico per the terms and conditions of the Roadside Assistance program Any damage to the vehicle without intent derived from the services provided Cost of towing a trailer when choosing a GMC dealer that is nearest to the temporary storage facility for the disabled vehicle Cost of all maneuvers required to access the vehicle when it is not available ...

Page 331: ...vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if t...

Page 332: ... driven on a non public road or highway Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel Delivery Reimbursement is approximately 5 Canadian Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service Lock Out Service Vehicle registration is required Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance Must be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was started t...

Page 333: ...xtended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides de...

Page 334: ...ental usage beyond the completion of the repair It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information All program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Gener...

Page 335: ... repairs Your dealer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM trained technicians and comparable equipment Insuring the Vehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage af...

Page 336: ...the vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take the vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by the...

Page 337: ...le The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus handling and shipping fees Without Portfolio Owner Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 U S plus handling and shipping fees Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM...

Page 338: ...emedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from h...

Page 339: ...ock braking to help the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle Some modules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may retain personal preferences such as radio presets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped...

Page 340: ...e as part of GM s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a 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 subscription refer to the On...

Page 341: ...C rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authoriz...

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Page 343: ...he OnStar buttons If the status light is Solid Green System is ready Flashing Green On a call Red Indicates a problem Push or call 1 888 4ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 to speak to an Advisor Push to Make a call end a call or answer an incoming call Give OnStar Hands Free Calling voice commands Give OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation voice commands Requires the available Directions and Connections service plan...

Page 344: ...mergency personnel The Advisor is also trained to offer critical assistance in emergency situations before first responders arrive Security OnStar provides services like Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Ignition Block and Roadside Assistance if the vehicle is equipped with these services OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely if it is equipped with automatic door locks and can help police lo...

Page 345: ...ady then a tone 2 Say Repeat System responds with the last direction given then responds with OnStar ready then a tone 3 Say Goodbye Exits voice commands Get My Destination 1 Push System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Get my destination System responds with address and the distance to the destination then responds with OnStar ready then a tone 3 Say Goodbye Exits voice commands Other Navi...

Page 346: ...stem responds OK calling Calling 911 Emergency 1 Press The system responds OnStar Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Call The system responds Please say the name or number to call 3 Say 911 without pausing The system responds 911 4 Say Call The system responds OK dialing 911 Retrieve My Number 1 Push System responds OnStar ready 2 Say My number System responds Your OnStar Hands Free Calling number is ...

Page 347: ... a vehicle check every month It will check the engine transmission antilock brakes and major vehicle systems It also checks the tire pressures if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System If a diagnostics check is needed between e mails push and an Advisor can run a check OnStar Additional Information Transferring Service Push to request account transfer eligibility informat...

Page 348: ...echnology compatible with OnStar service Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available unobstructed and compatible with the OnStar hardware OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or it has not been properly maintained If equipment or software is added connected or modified OnStar service may not work Oth...

Page 349: ...d warranty information Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in French or Spanish Push and ask an Advisor Advisors can speak French or Spanish Potential Issues Some OnStar services are disabled after five days OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days After five days OnStar can contact Roadside Assis...

Page 350: ...d On Electrical Equipment on page 9 59 Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www onstar com Privacy sensitive users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured Third parties ...

Page 351: ... ZIP is defined as the following set of individuals Mark Adler John Bush Karl Davis Harald Denker Jean Michel Dubois Jean loup Gailly Hunter Goatley Ed Gordon Ian Gorman Chris Herborth Dirk Haase Greg Hartwig Robert Heath Jonathan Hudson Paul Kienitz David Kirschbaum Johnny Lee Onno van der Linden Igor Mandrichenko Steve P Miller Sergio Monesi Keith Owens George Petrov Greg Roelofs Kai Uwe Rommel ...

Page 352: ...operating systems existing ports with new graphical interfaces and dynamic shared or static library versions must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info ZIP releases including but not limited to labeling of the altered versions with the names Info ZIP or any variation thereof includin...

Page 353: ...s Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 30 Passenger Status Indicator 5 11 Readiness Light 5 10 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 30 System Check 3 19 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 12 All Wheel Drive 10 23 9 29 Antilock Brake System ABS 9 30 Warning Light 5 15 Appearance Care Exterior 10 73 Interior 10 76 Assistance Program Roadside 13 7 13 11 Automatic Climate Control System 8 3 Headlamp System 6 2 Tra...

Page 354: ...er Driving 9 12 Cargo Cover 4 2 Tie Downs 4 2 Cautions Danger and Warnings iv Center Console Storage 4 1 Chains Tire 10 57 Charging System Light 5 12 Check Engine Light 5 12 Ignition Transmission Lock 10 24 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children 3 35 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 40 Older Children 3 33 Securing 3 45 3 48 Systems 3 37 Cleaning Exterior Care 10 73 Interior Care 10 76...

Page 355: ...ocks 2 6 Power Locks 2 7 Drive Belt Routing Engine 12 4 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 10 23 9 29 Driver Information Center DIC 5 21 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 9 53 Defensive 9 3 Drunk 9 3 For Better Fuel Economy 1 21 Highway Hypnosis 9 11 Hill and Mountain Roads 9 11 If the Vehicle is Stuck 9 14 Loss of Control 9 5 Off Road 9 6 Off Road Recovery 9 5 Driving cont d Vehicle Load Limits ...

Page 356: ...ashers Hazard Warning 6 3 Flat Tire 10 58 Changing 10 59 Floor Mats 10 79 Fluid Automatic Transmission 10 12 Brakes 10 22 Power Steering 10 19 Washer 10 20 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement 10 28 6 4 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 9 37 Forward Collision Alert FCA Warning Light 5 16 Front Fog Lamp Light 5 20 Front Seats Adjustment 3 3 Heated 3 8 Fuel 9 48 Additives 9 49 E85 85 Ethanol 9 50 Economy Dri...

Page 357: ... Replacement 10 27 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 6 2 Flash to Pass 6 2 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 10 27 High Beam On Light 5 20 High Low Beam Changer 6 1 Lamps On Reminder 5 20 Heated Front Seats 3 8 Heated Mirrors 2 14 Heater Engine Coolant 9 23 Heating and Air Conditioning 8 1 8 3 High Beam On Light 5 20 Highway Hypnosis 9 11 Hill and Mountain Roads 9 11 Hill Start Assi...

Page 358: ...arbon Monoxide 2 8 Lighting Entry 6 5 Illumination Control 6 4 Lights Airbag Readiness 5 10 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 5 15 Brake System Warning 5 14 Charging System 5 12 Cruise Control 5 20 Engine Oil Pressure 5 18 Flash to Pass 6 2 Front Fog Lamp 5 20 Fuel Economy 5 19 High Beam On 5 20 High Low Beam Changer 6 1 Lights cont d Lane Departure Warning 5 16 Low Fuel Warning 5 19 Safety Belt R...

Page 359: ...cont d Tire 5 30 Transmission 5 30 Vehicle 5 24 Vehicle Reminder 5 31 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview 2 16 Blind Spot 2 14 Convex 2 14 Heated 2 14 Manual Rearview 2 16 Park Tilt 2 15 Power 2 14 Monitor System Tire Pressure 10 46 N Navigation OnStar 14 2 Net Convenience 4 2 New Vehicle Break In 9 19 O Object Detection System Messages 5 27 Object Detection Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 9 41 Odometer...

Page 360: ... Locks 2 7 Mirrors 2 14 Outlets 5 5 Retained Accessory RAP 9 22 Seat Adjustment 3 4 Steering Fluid 10 19 Windows 2 17 Pregnancy Using Safety Belts 3 17 Privacy Radio Frequency Identification RFID 13 20 Program Courtesy Transportation 13 13 Proposition 65 Warning California 10 2 R Radio Frequency Identification RFID 13 20 Statement 13 21 Reading Lamps 6 5 Rear Seats 3 9 Rear Vision Camera RVC 9 43 ...

Page 361: ...ed 9 26 S Safety Belts 3 11 Care 3 18 Extender 3 17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 3 12 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 13 Reminders 5 10 Replacing after a Crash 3 18 Use During Pregnancy 3 17 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government 13 18 General Motors 13 19 U S Government 13 18 Safety Locks 2 7 Safety System Check 3 17 Scheduling Appointments 13 13 Seats Adjustment Front 3 3 Head Restraints 3 2 Heat...

Page 362: ...er 10 19 Wheel Adjustment 5 2 Wheel Controls 5 2 Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps Bulb Replacement 10 28 Storage Areas Cargo Cover 4 2 Center Console 4 1 Convenience Net 4 2 Glove Box 4 1 Roof Rack System 4 2 Stuck Vehicle 9 14 Sun Visors 2 18 Sunroof 2 18 Symbols iv System Forward Collision Alert FCA 9 37 Infotainment 13 20 7 1 Roof Rack 4 2 T Tachometer 5 8 Taillamps Bulb Replacement 10 28 Text Telep...

Page 363: ...ailer Sway Control TSC 9 58 Towing 9 56 Transmission Automatic 9 26 Fluid Automatic 10 12 Messages 5 30 Transportation Program Courtesy 13 13 Turn and Lane Change Signals 6 3 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement 10 28 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist 9 39 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 55 Universal Remote System 5 36 Operation 5 39 Programming 5 36 Using This Manual iii V Vehicle Alarm System 2 12 Canadian Ow...

Page 364: ...ors 5 6 Warnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 6 3 Washer Fluid 10 20 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 56 Different Size 10 54 Replacement 10 56 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 52 Where to Put the Restraint 3 39 Windows 2 16 Power 2 17 Windshield Wiper Washer 5 3 Winter Driving 9 12 Winter Tires 10 39 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 25 Wipers Rear Washer 5 4 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v...

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