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GMC 2015 Acadia Denali, Owner'S Manual

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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/

Mexico-7576030) - 2015 - CRC - 3/21/14

Vehicle Care

10-73

.

If the vehicle is ready to be
towed. Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.

Dinghy Towing

If the vehicle is front-wheel-drive, it
can be dinghy towed from the front.
These vehicles may also be towed
by putting the front wheels on a
dolly. See

“

Dolly Towing

”

later in

this section.

If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it
can be dinghy towed from the front.
These vehicles can also be towed
by placing them on a platform trailer
with all four wheels off of the
ground. These vehicles cannot be
towed using a dolly.

For vehicles being dinghy towed,
the vehicle should be run at the
beginning of each day and at each
RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
This will ensure proper lubrication of
transmission components. Reinstall
the fuse to start the vehicle.

To tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:

1. Position the vehicle to be towed,

shift the transmission to
P (Park), and turn the ignition to
LOCK/OFF.

2. Secure the vehicle to the towing

vehicle.

3. Set the parking brake.

4. Turn the ignition to ACC/

ACCESSORY.

5. Shift the transmission to

N (Neutral).

6. To prevent the battery from

draining while the vehicle is
being towed, remove the 15 amp
ECM fuse and the 15 amp
Onstar fuse. These are in the
battery compartment behind the
passenger seat on the floor.
Also, remove the 50 amp BATT1
fuse from the underhood fuse
block and store all fuses in a
safe location. See

Engine

Compartment Fuse Block on
page 10-28

.

7. Release the parking brake.

{

Caution

If the vehicle is towed without
performing each of the steps
listed under

“

Dinghy Towing,

”

the

automatic transmission could be
damaged. Be sure to follow all
steps of the dinghy towing
procedure prior to and after
towing the vehicle.

Summary of Contents for 2015 Acadia Denali

Page 1: ...2k15_gmc_acadia_den_23121148A ai Modern Bridge Level 2 23321109 Spine Printer Adjust Image set 60 Transparency Color Black Date 03 18 14 2015 ...

Page 2: ...3 Roof Rack System 4 4 Instruments and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 9 Information Displays 5 23 Vehicle Messages 5 32 Vehicle Personalization 5 42 Universal Remote System 5 49 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 5 Lighting Features 6 6 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Radio 7 6 Audio Players 7 11 Rear Seat Infotainment 7 15 Phone 7 17 ...

Page 3: ...ehicle 10 72 Appearance Care 10 75 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Maintenance Schedule 11 3 Special Application Services 11 9 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 9 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 13 Maintenance Records 11 15 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 1 Reporting Safety Defects...

Page 4: ...e on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle model variants country specifications features applications that may not be available in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian ...

Page 5: ...h will result in serious injury or death Warning Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death Caution Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are s...

Page 6: ...ess Light Antilock Brake System ABS Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar if equipped Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Re...

Page 7: ...Black plate 6 1 GMC Acadia Acadia Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7576030 2015 CRC 3 21 14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 8: ...ng Wheel Adjustment 1 12 Interior Lighting 1 12 Exterior Lighting 1 13 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 13 Climate Controls 1 14 Transmission 1 15 Vehicle Features Radio s 1 16 Satellite Radio 1 17 Portable Audio Devices 1 17 Bluetooth 1 18 Steering Wheel Controls 1 18 Cruise Control 1 19 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 1 19 Lane Departure Warning LDW 1 19 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 1 19 Rear Vision C...

Page 9: ...Black plate 2 1 GMC Acadia Acadia Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7576030 2015 CRC 3 21 14 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 10: ...eering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2 14 Horn on page 5 3 15 Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 2 If Equipped 16 Driver Information Center DIC Buttons See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 23 17 Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 4 If Equipped 18 Shift Lever See Automatic Transmission on page 9 21 19 USB Port See Auxiliary Devices on page 7 14...

Page 11: ...l remaining doors Press Q to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized To open or close the liftgate press and hold 8 until the liftgate begins to move Press L and release to locate the vehicle Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm Press L again to cancel the panic alarm See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 2 Remote Vehicle Start S...

Page 12: ...mote start Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the ignition switch on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 4 Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle or press th...

Page 13: ... under the liftgate handle and lift up To close the liftgate use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid Power Liftgate If equipped with a power liftgate the vehicle must be in P Park to operate it Press and hold 8 on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press O Press the touch pad on the outside liftgate handle See Liftgate on page 2 8 Windows Uplevel Shown Base Similar Press the switch to lower...

Page 14: ...to adjust the seatback See Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 Power Seats 1 Seat Adjustment Control 2 Seatback Control 3 Lumbar Control To adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control 1 forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control 1 up or down Raise or lower the enti...

Page 15: ...nalization on page 5 42 Second Row Seats The second row seat can be folded to access the third row Pull the sliding seat lever forward the seat cushion folds and the seat slides forward See Rear Seats on page 3 9 Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward and the seats can be removed To fold the third row seatback 1 Remove anything on or under the seat 2 Disconnect the rear safe...

Page 16: ... press to cool the entire seat J Press to heat the seat and seatback Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the button the seat will change to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest See Heated and Cooled Front Seats on page 3 8 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restrai...

Page 17: ...stem on page 3 45 Passenger Sensing System United States Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 30 The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started See Passen...

Page 18: ...th power folding mirrors 1 Press 1 to fold the mirrors out to the driving position 2 Press 2 to fold the mirrors in to the folded position See Folding Mirrors on page 2 15 Interior Mirror Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly view the area behind the vehicle Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime u...

Page 19: ...e and above the rear seat passengers The dome lamps come on when a door is opened unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in To manually turn them on turn the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control E DOME OFF Press the button and the dome lamps remain off when a door is op...

Page 20: ...xterior lamps and instrument panel lights Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps 5 Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on If equipped it turns the fog lamps on or off See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Fog Lamps on...

Page 21: ...rear wash button is on the center stack below the climate control system Z Press to turn the rear wiper on and off The wiper speed cannot be changed Y Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window The window wiper will also come on See Windshield Wiper Washer on page 5 3 and Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 5 4 Climate Controls 1 Fan Control 2 REAR Rear Climate Control 3 Temperature Control 4 Rec...

Page 22: ...ped For more information about the rear climate control see Rear Climate Control System on page 8 9 or Rear Climate Control System with Rear Seat Audio on page 8 10 Transmission Electronic Range Select ERS Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle s speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicato...

Page 23: ... connection for external audio devices PUSH SEL Turn to manually find a station or highlight a menu selection Press to select a highlighted selection D Press to go to the Home Page See Home Page in Operation on page 7 3 SRCE Press to change the audio source to AM FM SiriusXM if equipped CD USB iPod or AUX FAV Press to display the favorite list or add a favorite See Operation on page 7 3 SEEK or SE...

Page 24: ...the adjustments that were made Set Date Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the Month Day and Year settings Press and hold to quickly increase or decrease the date settings Press OK or the Back screen button to save the adjustments that were made Satellite Radio If equipped vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive ...

Page 25: ...luetooth enabled mobile phone must be paired with the in vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle Not all phones will support all functions See Bluetooth on page 7 17 Steering Wheel Controls w or c x Press to change favorite radio stations select tracks on a CD or navigate tracks or folders on an iPod or USB device b g Press to interact with Bluetooth and OnStar if equipped c ...

Page 26: ...d by front end crashes FCA provides a green indicator V when a vehicle is detected ahead This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 32 Lane Departure Warning LDW If equipped LDW may help avoid unintentional l...

Page 27: ... 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 Rear Parking Assist RPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information Keep the sensors on the vehicle s rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation See Parking Assist on page 9 34 Power Outlets The vehicle has 12 volt accessory power outlets which can be use...

Page 28: ...l Sunshade The sunshades must be opened and closed manually To open the sunshade press the button on the sunshade handle to release it and guide it back To close the sunshade pull the sunshade forward until it latches See Sunroof on page 2 19 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control Electronic Stability Control The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTra...

Page 29: ...e normal monthly tire maintenance Maintain the correct tire pressures See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 46 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter The oil life system should be reset to 100 only following an oil change Resetting the...

Page 30: ...ire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Roadside Assistance Program U S 1 888 881 3302 TTY Users U S Only 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 New GMC owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 5 OnStar This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive in vehicle system that can connect to a live OnS...

Page 31: ...Black plate 24 1 GMC Acadia Acadia Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7576030 2015 CRC 3 21 14 1 24 In Brief 2 NOTES ...

Page 32: ...ior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 2 14 Power Mirrors 2 14 Folding Mirrors 2 15 Heated Mirrors 2 16 Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 16 Park Tilt Mirrors 2 16 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 16 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 17 Windows Windows 2 17 Power Windows 2 17 Sun Visors 2 19 Roof Sunroof 2 19 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with the...

Page 33: ...remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar if equipped Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 12 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the...

Page 34: ...old until the liftgate begins to move to open or close the liftgate The taillamps flash and a chime sounds to indicate when the liftgate is opening or closing L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release to locate the vehicle The parking lamps flash and the horn sounds three times Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm The parking lamps flash and the horn sounds ...

Page 35: ...hicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle Remote Start This button is on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remo...

Page 36: ... is left running it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done Extending Engine Run Time To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes repeat Steps 1 3 while the engine is still running The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven Remote start can be extended one time If the remote start procedure is us...

Page 37: ...oving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a Continued Warning Continued 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 Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome b...

Page 38: ...ically when all doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of P Park To unlock the doors Press K on a door Shift the transmission into P Park Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 Lockout Protection When locking is requested with the driver door open and the key in the ignition all the...

Page 39: ... liftgate or trunk 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 Co...

Page 40: ...nd close the liftgate Always close the liftgate before driving Power Liftgate If equipped with a power liftgate the vehicle must be in P Park to operate The taillamps flash and a chime sounds when the power liftgate moves Warning You or others could be injured if 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 lif...

Page 41: ...hime will sound The liftgate will stay open temporarily and then slowly close See your dealer for service before using the liftgate if this occurs Obstacle Detection Features If an obstacle is encountered during the power open or close cycle a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position After removing the obstacle the liftgate ...

Page 42: ...to lower and close the liftgate The liftgate latch will power close Always close the liftgate before driving If 8 on the RKE transmitter or l on the liftgate is pressed while in manual operation mode the taillamps will flash three times but the liftgate will not move It is not recommended to drive with the liftgate open However if the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate open the liftgate shou...

Page 43: ...not unlocked by pressing Q during the 10 second pre alarm the alarm goes off The headlamps flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds then turns off to save the battery power The vehicle can be started with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off To avoid setting off the alarm by accident Lock the vehicle with the door key after the doors are closed Unlock the door with the RKE ...

Page 44: ...terrent system Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key and check the fuses See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10 28 for additional information If the engine still does not start with the other key the vehicle needs service If the vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer who can ser...

Page 45: ...he Driver Information Center DIC when there is a problem with the theft deterrent system See Security Messages on page 5 39 for additional information Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Warning A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sh...

Page 46: ...rors push the mirror toward the vehicle Pull the mirror out to return to its original position For vehicles with power folding mirrors 1 Press 1 to fold the mirrors out to the driving position 2 Press 2 to fold the mirrors in to the folded position Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Reset the power folding mirrors if The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding They are accidentally manu...

Page 47: ...preselected position when the vehicle is in R Reverse This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking The mirror s return to the original position when The vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or remains in R Reverse for about 30 seconds The ignition is turned off The vehicle is driven in R Reverse above a set speed To turn this feature on or off see Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 Inter...

Page 48: ... pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window...

Page 49: ...r pulling the switch Programming the Power Windows If the vehicle battery has been recharged disconnected or replaced windows with the express up feature need to be reprogrammed for this feature to work To program the window 1 Close all doors with the ignition in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position or with Retained Accessory Power RAP active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 18 2 Press a...

Page 50: ...cator light comes on when activated Press v again to deactivate the lockout switch Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down or unhook it and move it to the side to reduce glare Visor Vanity Mirror Lift the cover to use the mirror and turn the lamps on Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active to operate the sunroof and power sunshade See ...

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

Page 52: ... 3 22 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 22 Airbag System Airbag System 3 23 Where Are the Airbags 3 25 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 27 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 28 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 28 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 29 Passenger Sensing System 3 30 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 34 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 35 Airb...

Page 53: ...oard seating positions Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash To raise or lower the head restraint press the button located on the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button Pull and push on the head restraint af...

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

Page 55: ...arward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control 1 up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control 1 up or down Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control 2 forward or rearward See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control 3 See Lumbar Adjustment ...

Page 56: ...elt 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 could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the sa...

Page 57: ...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 Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seatback if equipped Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise Memory Seats If available the...

Page 58: ...if equipped will move to the memory positions associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 To stop recall movement press one of the power seat controls memory buttons power mirror buttons or the power steering column control if equipped If something has blocked the driver ...

Page 59: ... Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns To reduce the risk of burns people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion cover or similar item This may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheate...

Page 60: ...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 See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 4 Rear Seats 1 Seat Adjustment Handle 2 Reclining Seatback Strap 3 Sliding Seat Lever Entering and Exiting the Third Row Warning Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded or folded a...

Page 61: ...rn the second row seat to its normal seating position 1 Remove objects on the floor behind the second row seat or in the seat tracks on the floor 2 Slide the seat rearward by pushing on the seatback until the seat is locked into place 3 Continue pushing the seatback rearward until the seatback is locked into place 4 Push down on the rear of the seat cushion until it is locked in place 5 Push and p...

Page 62: ...hird Row Seats Warning Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded or pushed forward in the entry position could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place Folding the Seatback Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause dama...

Page 63: ...the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place Warning A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be Contin...

Page 64: ... the floor holes for storage Installing the Third Row Seats To reinstall a third row seat 1 Before installing the seat the seatback must be folded forward See Folding the Seatback earlier in this section The seats must be placed in the proper locations to attach correctly The wider seat must be installed on the driver side and the narrower seat on the passenger side Remove the bolts from the holes...

Page 65: ...tinued It is extremely dangerous to 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 indi...

Page 66: ...ng safety belts How to Wear Safety 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 37 or Infants and Young Children on page 3 39 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very impo...

Page 67: ...elt If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached see Returning the Seat to the Seating Position under Third Row Seats on page 3 11 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini buckle The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up st...

Page 68: ...t Height Adjuster later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information 6 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull the stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Slide the lat...

Page 69: ...juster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After the adjuster is set to the desired position try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They ...

Page 70: ...e adults When installed on a shoulder belt and properly adjusted the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head Second Row Seats There are comfort guides for the rear outboard seating positions in the second row stored on a clip on the interior trim next to the outboard seatback To install 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior trim next to the outboard...

Page 71: ...ion and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide onto its storage clip Third Row Seats Warnin...

Page 72: ...n the interior trim next to the outboard seatback Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to p...

Page 73: ...any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job See your dealer to have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5 13 Keep safety be...

Page 74: ...airbag for the driver A seat mounted side impact airbag for the front outboard passenger A roof rail airbag for the driver and for the second and third row passengers seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the second and third row passengers seated directly behind the front outboard passenger The vehicle may have the following airbag A front cente...

Page 75: ...ryone in the vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person Warning Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leani...

Page 76: ...ere is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 14 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag i...

Page 77: ... Similar The driver and front outboard passenger seat mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The roof rail airbags for the driver front outboard passenger and second and third row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag the airbag might ...

Page 78: ...tronic sensors that help the airbag system determine the severity of the impact Deployment thresholds can vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or front outboard passenger s head and chest Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflat...

Page 79: ...inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or the repair costs What Makes an Airbag Inflate In a deployment event the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover The inflator the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag module For airbag locations see Where ...

Page 80: ...there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems followi...

Page 81: ... 14 and Event Data Recorders on page 13 14 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument panel when the vehicle ...

Page 82: ... position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not inflate under some unusual circumstance even though the airbag is off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat always mov...

Page 83: ...ee Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 14 for more information including important safety information If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if the system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit 1 Turn the vehi...

Page 84: ...eat covers seat heaters or seat massagers Also remove laptops or other electronic devices 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit Warning If the front outboard passen...

Page 85: ...e it more likely that the passenger sensing system will turn on the passenger airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is on the seat If the passenger airbag is turned on the on indicator will be lit If the passenger seat gets wet dry the seat immediately If the airbag readiness light is lit do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat See Airbag Readiness Light on p...

Page 86: ...he service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring In addition the vehicle has a passenger sensing system that includes sensors as part of the front outboard passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with GM covers uphols...

Page 87: ...the airbags see Where Are the Airbags on page 3 25 See your dealer for service Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash Warning A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger s in a crash resulting in serious injury or even death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash ...

Page 88: ... If a comfort guide is not available or if the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safet...

Page 89: ...e 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 The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of hea...

Page 90: ... locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with...

Page 91: ...hen it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If a forward facing child restraint must be secured in the front passenger seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Continued ...

Page 92: ...ions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support In a crash if an infant is in a rear facing child restraint the crash forces can be distributed across the s...

Page 93: ... seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat provides restraint for the child s body with the harness Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat ...

Page 94: ...nd to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it In some areas of the United States and Can...

Page 95: ... off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the front passenger frontal airbag is off It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If a forward facing child restraint must ...

Page 96: ...ld seats can be properly installed using either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s safety belts Do not use both the safety belts and the LATCH anchorage system to secure a rear facing or forward facing child seat Booster seats use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the child in the booster seat If the manufacturer recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LATCH system this can be done...

Page 97: ...ther attachment 2 on the child restraint 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 The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use w...

Page 98: ...ons with top tether anchors H Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors Second Row 60 40 Bench I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors H Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors Third Row I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors To assist in locating the lower anchors each second row anchor position has a label near the crease bet...

Page 99: ...r install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor 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 ...

Page 100: ...hen the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set t...

Page 101: ...traint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 To access the lower anchors in the second row it may help to recline the seatback Third row seatbacks must be upright before placing the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Put the child restraint on ...

Page 102: ... you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the headrest or head restraint 3 Before placing a child...

Page 103: ...ou install a child restraint in a second row center seat move the second row seat to the rearward position whenever possible to minimize contact with the front center airbag When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors...

Page 104: ... 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 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the shoulder belt...

Page 105: ... 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 vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to...

Page 106: ...at 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 30 for additional information If the child restraint uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 45 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requir...

Page 107: ...kly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forwa...

Page 108: ...and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System on pa...

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Page 110: ...eatures Cargo Cover 4 3 Cargo Tie Downs 4 3 Cargo Management System 4 3 Convenience Net 4 4 Roof Rack System Roof Rack System 4 4 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage This vehicle has an instrument panel storage area To open the cover pull the...

Page 111: ... cupholders Pull the armrest down to access the cupholders Center Console Storage Pull up the lever on the front of the center console armrest to slide it forward and backward To open the armrest storage area press the button on the front of the armrest There is additional storage under the armrest Move the armrest all the way to the rear position then slide the storage cover back to access There ...

Page 112: ...ed to secure small loads Cargo Management System This vehicle has a cargo management system located in the rear To remove the cargo management cover 1 Open the cover It remains open when lifted 2 Pull the cover up making sure to unhook the hinges at the rear of the cover 3 Store the cover outside the vehicle or reattach before driving Warning An improperly latched and closed cargo cover or cargo c...

Page 113: ...r heavy loads The cargo cover hooks 2 are used to attach the cargo cover 1 to the vehicle only Do not use the hooks to secure loads or other items to the vehicle as the hooks could be damaged Roof Rack System Warning If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack like paneling plywood or a mattress the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven Th...

Page 114: ...e may damage the vehicle Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails and fasten cargo securely To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwise it may resul...

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Page 116: ...l Mode Light 5 20 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 5 20 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 20 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 5 20 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 21 Tire Pressure Light 5 21 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 21 Security Light 5 22 High Beam On Light 5 22 Front Fog Lamp Light 5 22 Cruise Control Light 5 23 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC 5 23 Head Up Display HUD 5 28 Veh...

Page 117: ...t the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle s options Some audio controls can be adjusted at the ...

Page 118: ...o station while in AM FM or SiriusXM Press to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD slot Press to select a track or a folder when navigating folders on an iPod or USB device e or e Volume Press to increase or to decrease the volume Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper washer lever is located on the left side of the ...

Page 119: ...Wash Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window The window wiper will also come on Release the button when enough fluid has been sprayed on the window The rear wiper will run a few more cycles after it is released If the rear wiper function was already on prior to pressing the wash button it stays on until the wiper button is pressed again The rear window washer uses the same fluid that is in ...

Page 120: ...e 4 Press the trip fuel button until the vehicle heading for example N for North is displayed in the DIC 5 If calibration is necessary calibrate the compass See Compass Calibration Procedure following Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location such as an open parking lot where driving the vehicle in circles is not...

Page 121: ... vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays 3 Press the set reset button to start the compass calibration 4 The DIC will display CALIBRATING DRIVE IN CIRCLES Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km h 5 mph to complete the calibration The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a few seconds when the calibration is complete The DIC display will then return...

Page 122: ...g Power is always supplied to the outlets Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death Caution Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds...

Page 123: ...not fully seated into the outlet If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off To reset the circuit unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power RAP off and then back on See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 18 The power restarts when equipment usin...

Page 124: ...could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays o...

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Page 126: ... the warning area at the high end of the tachometer the vehicle could be damaged and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not operate the engine with the rpm s in the warning area Fuel Gauge Metric English When the ignition is on the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left in the tank An arrow in the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on The gauge wi...

Page 127: ...ay have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gauge goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Metric English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature Under normal driving conditions the gauge will read approximately 100 C 210 F or less If the gauge pointer is ne...

Page 128: ...cle and the engine is left idling for an extended period If there is a problem with the battery charging system a SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message will appear in the Driver Information Center DIC and or the charging system light comes on See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 32 for more information However readings in either warning zone may indicate a possible problem in the ...

Page 129: ...ic device To turn off the reminder light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor s passenger sensing system the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the ...

Page 130: ... on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed to inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there a...

Page 131: ...lean environment The malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed in ON RUN as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer See Ignition Positions on page 9 14 If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running this indicates that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be required Malfu...

Page 132: ... restart the engine If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required The following may correct an emission control system malfunction Check that the fuel cap is fully installed See Filling the Tank on page 9 43 T...

Page 133: ...ngine 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 emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if the 12 volt battery has recently been replaced or run down The diagnostic system is designed...

Page 134: ...owing the Vehicle on page 10 72 Warning The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service The brake message remains on until any DIC button is pressed The brake light ...

Page 135: ... when the system is on and ready to operate When the system determines that the vehicle is leaving its lane without using the turn signal this light will change to amber and flash See Lane Departure Warning LDW on page 9 40 Vehicle Ahead Indicator If equipped this indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely See For...

Page 136: ...Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A Driver Information Center DIC tire pressure message may also display See Tire Messages on page 5 39 Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 10 45 When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If...

Page 137: ...ome on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system This light is also used to indicate the status of the anti theft alarm system when the ignition is turned off The light will flash rapidly if the alarm system is arming and one or more of the monitored entry points is not closed The light will...

Page 138: ...elay the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off The DIC also displays a shift lever position indicator on the bottom line of the display See Automatic Transmission on page 9 21 The outside air temperature and compass if equipped also display on the DIC when viewing the trip and fuel information The outside air temperature automatically appears in ...

Page 139: ...ing menu items OIL LIFE Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If you see 99 OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display that means 99 of the current oil life remains The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions When the remaining oil life is ...

Page 140: ...off See Object Detection System Messages on page 5 36 and Parking Assist on page 9 34 REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT If the vehicle has the Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA system this display allows the system to be turned on or off Once in this display press the set reset button to select between ON or OFF If you choose ON the system will be turned on If you choose OFF the system will be turned off When ...

Page 141: ...etween English and metric measurements see UNITS earlier in this section TRIPA and TRIP B Press the trip fuel button until TRIPA or TRIP B displays This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since the last reset for each trip odometer Both trip odometers can be used at the same time Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the trip odometers...

Page 142: ... conditions produce different fuel economies Generally freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving Fuel range cannot be reset AVG Average ECONOMY Press the trip fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle...

Page 143: ...ing If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view If equipped with the HUD some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield This includes the speedometer reading rpm reading transmission po...

Page 144: ...messages or alerts on vehicles with these systems when they are active TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE STABILITRAK ACTIVE Forward Collision Alert Indicator Caution If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid When the HUD is on the speedometer reading is continually displayed The current radio station or CD...

Page 145: ... not side to side Page Press this button to select the display formats Release the page button when the format number with the desired display is shown on the HUD The HUD image displayed on the windshield will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display This is normal...

Page 146: ...Turn By Turn navigation information and provide details about the next driving maneuver to be made When you near your destination the HUD will display a distance bar that will fill in the closer you get to your destination All navigation information is provided to the HUD by the navigation radio if equipped Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film tha...

Page 147: ...at 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 clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear not correct the problem The following are the possibl...

Page 148: ...essage is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the brake system needs service as soon as possible See your dealer Cruise Control Messages CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays whenever the cruise control is set See Cruise Control on page 9 29 for more information Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed...

Page 149: ...m Messages ENGINE HOT A C Air Conditioning OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5 12 To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off When the coolant temperature returns to normal the air conditioning compressor turns back on You can continue ...

Page 150: ...e Light on page 5 21 Stop the vehicle immediately as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant ...

Page 151: ...ion on page 2 2 Lamp Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off This message clears itself after 10 seconds AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on This message clears itself after 10 seconds TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 1 2 km 0...

Page 152: ...essage displays when the RCTA system has been turned off See Rear Vision Camera RVC on page 9 37 and Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 23 SERVICE FRONT CAMERA If this message remains on after continued driving the vehicle needs service Do not use the Lane Departure Warning LDW and Forward Collision Alert FCA features Take the vehicle to your dealer SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays i...

Page 153: ...e engine again If this message still comes on it means there is a problem See your dealer for service The vehicle is safe to drive however you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak so reduce your speed and drive accordingly SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS When this message is displayed the system will not limit wheel spin...

Page 154: ...SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays when a problem is detected with the power steering system When this message is displayed you may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle increases or feels heavier but you will still be able to steer the vehicle Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non emissions related malf...

Page 155: ...tating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor See Tire Rotation on page 10 50 Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 46 and Tire Pressure on page 10 45 for more information Transmission Messages ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your vehicle has the All Wheel Drive AWD system this message displays when there is a temporary condition making the AWD system unavailable The vehicle will run in 2WD This c...

Page 156: ...rature high can cause damage to the vehicle Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level Vehicle Reminder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions Adjust your driving accordingly Vehicle Speed Messages SPEED LIMIT...

Page 157: ...e headlamps are turned off 2 Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu If the menu is not available FEATURE SETTINGS AVAILABLE IN PARK will display Before entering the menu make sure the vehicle is in P Park Feature Settings Menu Items The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle DISPLAY IN ENGLISH This feature will only display...

Page 158: ...select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock See Automatic Door Locks on page 2 7 Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through...

Page 159: ...ss Entry RKE transmitter You will not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 2 Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the ...

Page 160: ... once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF The exterior lamps will not turn on 30 SECONDS default The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds 1 MINUTE The exterior lamps will stay on for one minute 2 MINUTES The exterior lamps will stay on for two minutes NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The curr...

Page 161: ...red setting is displayed on the DIC PARK TILT MIRRORS If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror s will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2 16 Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this ...

Page 162: ...the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC MEMORY SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature See Memory Seats on page 3 6 Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press ...

Page 163: ...the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings RESTORE ALL default The customization features will be set to their factory default settings DO NOT RESTORE The customization features will not be set to their factory default settings To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting...

Page 164: ...st with the programming process Keep the original hand held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated See Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons later in this section To program a garage door opener park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver Clear all people and objects near...

Page 165: ...arage door activation If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door moves when the button is pressed then programming is complete There is no need to complete Steps 4 6 If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does not move a second button press may be required For a second time press and hold the newly programmed button for five seconds If the light stays on or...

Page 166: ...the two remaining buttons Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators For questions or programming help call 1 800 355 3515 or see www homelink com Canadian radio frequency laws and some U S gate operators require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming If...

Page 167: ...ted Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated To erase 1 Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash This should take about 10 seconds 2 Release both buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons 1 Press and hold any one of the buttons Do not r...

Page 168: ...Illumination Control 6 5 Courtesy Lamps 6 5 Dome Lamps 6 5 Reading Lamps 6 6 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 6 Delayed Entry Lighting 6 6 Delayed Exit Lighting 6 7 Parade Dimming 6 7 Battery Load Management 6 7 Battery Power Protection 6 8 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel There are four positions O Of...

Page 169: ... the high beam headlamps are on Flash to Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass If the headlamps are off or in the low beam position pull the turn signal lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beams Release the lever to turn the high beam headlamps off Daytime Running Lamps DRL Automatic Headlamp System DRL can make it easier for others to see the fr...

Page 170: ...e exterior lamp control is moved to the parking lamps position or until the pre selected delayed headlamp lighting period has ended If the ignition is turned off with the exterior lamp control in the or 5 position the delayed headlamps cycle will not occur To disable the delayed headlamps feature or change the time of delay see Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 Hazard Warning Flashers Hazard Wa...

Page 171: ...age 10 28 Turn Signal On Chime If either one of the turn signals is left on and the vehicle has been driven more than 1 2 km 0 75 mi a chime will sound Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions The fog lamp button is on the exterior lamp control to the left of the steering column Fog Lamps Press this button to turn the fog lamps on or off A light comes on in the in...

Page 172: ... on manually by fully turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise The reading lamps located on the headliner above the rearview mirror can be turned on or off independently of the automatic courtesy lamps when the doors are closed Dome Lamps The dome lamps are in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers The dome lamps come on when a door is opened unless the dome lamp ...

Page 173: ...s Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming With theater dimming the lamps do not turn off at the end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim and then go out The delay time is canceled if the ignition key is turned to ON RUN or the power door lock switch is pressed The lamps will dim right away When the ignition is on illuminated entry is inactive which means the courtesy lamps wi...

Page 174: ...nagement The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM that estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up When the state of charge is high the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging If t...

Page 175: ...so a DIC message might be displayed such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW or LOW BATTERY If one of these messages displays it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 23 Battery Power Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained if the interior courtesy lamps or reading lamps are ac...

Page 176: ...ne Bluetooth 7 17 Settings Settings 7 24 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 7 26 Introduction Infotainment Base radio information is included in this manual See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems Read the following pages to become familiar with these features Warning Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too ofte...

Page 177: ...ation faceplate buttons and screen buttons Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability See Defensive Driving on page 9 3 To play the infotainment system with the ignition off see Reta...

Page 178: ... Eject 3 CD Slot 4 AUX Port 5 PUSH SEL Select 6 D Home Page 7 SRCE Source 8 FAV Favorites Menu 9 SEEK Previous Reverse 10 SEEK Next Forward 11 BACK Operation Infotainment Controls PUSH O Volume Power Press to turn the system on and off Turn to adjust the volume Z Eject Press to eject a disc from the CD player See CD Player on page 7 11 AUX Port 3 5 mm 1 8 in connection for external audio devices P...

Page 179: ... Favorite Pages SEEK Previous Reverse AM FM SiriusXM if equipped Press to seek to the previous strong station Press and hold for Scan Press again to stop the scan CD USB Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track CD USB Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track Release the button to return to playing speed See CD Player on page 7 11 and Auxiliary Devices on page 7 14 S...

Page 180: ...iusXM stations To store a favorite station press and hold on the desired position on the banner until a beep is heard g Voice Recognition Press to begin voice recognition See Bluetooth on page 7 17 Menu Press to enter the Home Page menu q Previous Press to go to the previous Home Page Next r Press to go to the next Home Page Home Page Features Some features are disabled when the vehicle is moving ...

Page 181: ... Radio PUSH O Power Volume Press to turn the radio on or off Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the active source The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 2 Audio Source To access AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped do one of the following Press the AM FM or XM if equipped screen button on the Home Page Press the SRCE radio button to...

Page 182: ...o select AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped Turn the PUSH SEL knob to find a radio station To select a preset station press FAV to scroll through the favorite pages and then press a preset button on the radio or the screen button Seeking a Station Press SEEK or SEEK to search for a station You may also use the on the steering wheel controls AM To access the AM menu press the Menu screen button and the ...

Page 183: ...t Press to display the favorites list XM Channel List Press to display a list of SiriusXM channels XM Category List Press to display a list of SiriusXM categories Tune Select If equipped with SiriusXM press and the following may display Artist Press to set an audio alert when the current artist is playing on a SiriusXM channel Song Press to set an audio alert when the current song is playing on a ...

Page 184: ... the number of pages to display Recalling a Preset Station To recall a preset station from a favorites page do one the following Press the FAV screen button at the top bar to display the preset pop up Press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station In the AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped main page press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station ...

Page 185: ... and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the radio SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service If equipped SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service provides digital radio reception Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to fade in and out In addition traveling or standing under heavy foliage bridges garages or tunnels m...

Page 186: ...ched or damaged discs Do not apply labels to discs The labels could get caught in the player Insert only one disc at a time Keep the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris Use a marking pen to label the top of the disc Loading and Ejecting Discs To load a disc 1 Turn the radio on 2 Insert a disc into the slot label side up The player pulls it in the rest of the way If the disc i...

Page 187: ...lays and or the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons The disc has an invalid or unknown format The disc is very hot Try the disc again when the temperature returns to normal The road is very rough Try the disc again when the road is smoother The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid Try the disc again later There was a problem while burning the dis...

Page 188: ... a delay before the list displays Select a song from the list to begin playback Artists Press to view the list of artists stored on the disc Select an artist name to view a list of all songs by the artist There might be a delay before the list displays Select a song from the list to begin playback Genres Press to view the genres Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre Select a son...

Page 189: ...re is no editing capability These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files Auxiliary Devices The vehicle has a 3 5 mm 1 8 in auxiliary input jack on the faceplate and a USB port in the center stack If equipped there are two USB ports on the rear of the center console that can be used for charging only They can charge devices that draw 2 1 amps or less See the...

Page 190: ...cept on some radios where dual control is allowed For example rear seat passengers can control a CD and listen to it through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones To turn the RSA off from the front press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds Press the power b...

Page 191: ...radio While listening to a disc press to go to the next track or chapter on the disc Press to go back to the start of the current track or chapter if more than 10 seconds have played This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc When a DVD video menu is being displayed press or to perform a cursor up or down on the menu Hold or to perform a curso...

Page 192: ...to switch between the radio AM FM SiriusXM if equipped CD and if the vehicle has these features DVD front auxiliary and rear auxiliary Mute Press this button to silence the system Press this button again or any other radio button to turn the sound on x Volume Press the plus or minus buttons to increase or to decrease the volume Phone Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability the sy...

Page 193: ...rt all functions and not all phones work with the in vehicle Bluetooth system See www gm com bluetooth for more information on compatible phones Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags For additional information say Help while you are in a voice recognition menu Noise Keep interior noise levels to a minimum The s...

Page 194: ... the cell phone is deleted from the system Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system To connect to a different paired phone see Connecting to a Different Phone later in this section Pair...

Page 195: ...ble cell phones were paired Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to you may have to use this command several times 1 Press b g 2 Say Bluetooth 3 Say Change phone If another cell phone is found the response will be Phone name is now connected If another cell phone is not found the original phone remains connected Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone nu...

Page 196: ...then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number Using the Delete Command 1 Press b g 2 Say Delete 3 Say the name tag you want to delete Using the Delete All Name Tags Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn by Turn Destinations Directory if equipped To delete all name tags 1 Press b g 2 Say Delete a...

Page 197: ... entered the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone After the last digit has been entered say Dial Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Using the Re dial Command 1 Press b g 2 After the tone say Re dial Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received the audio system...

Page 198: ...ess can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON RUN Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle 1 Press b g 2 Say Transfer Call Transferring Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone press b g The audio transfers to the vehicle If the audio does not transfer to the ve...

Page 199: ...on see the previous section Deleting a Paired Phone and the previous sections on deleting name tags Other Information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 12 Settings Press Settings on the Home Pa...

Page 200: ...PM or 24 hour setting on the clock Press and hold to quickly increase or decrease the time settings Press OK to save the adjustments Press the Back or Cancel screen button to cancel the adjustments Set Date Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the Month Day and Year settings Press and hold to quickly increase or decrease the date settings Press OK to save the adjustments Press the B...

Page 201: ...t the screen brightness touch the screen then press or on the brightness control Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Manufact...

Page 202: ...8 10 Air Vents Air Vents 8 11 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 12 Climate Control Systems The heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system 1 Fan Control 2 REAR Rear Climate Control 3 Temperature Control 4 Recirculation 5 Air Delivery Mode Control 6 Air Conditioning 7 Rear Window Defogger 9 Off Turn the fan control all the way counterclockwise to t...

Page 203: ...d the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning unless the outside temperature is less than 4 C 40 F Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defog mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear 0 Defrost This clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents with some to the floor vents In this mode ou...

Page 204: ...e indicator flashes three times and turns off The air conditioning also comes on when this mode is activated unless the outside air temperature is less than 4 C 40 F While in recirculation mode the windows can fog when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed REAR Rear Climate Control Press to turn the rear heating and air con...

Page 205: ... fan controls are adjusted the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting The outside temperature is displayed on the instrument cluster On Off Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to turn the climate control system on or off The climate control system will also turn on if the defrost AUTO or air conditioning buttons are pressed Automatic Operation AUTO Aut...

Page 206: ...st the temperature of the air coming through the system The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off since outside air still enters the vehicle unless the recirculation mode is selected See Recirculation later in this section Driver Side Temperature Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the driver side temperature The driver side temperature display...

Page 207: ...all the windows are clear 0 Defrost Press to turn the defrost on or off This mode quickly clears the windshield of fog or frost Air is directed to the windshield side window and floor vents In this mode outside air is pulled inside the vehicle The air conditioning system runs automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is less than 4 C 40 F Do not drive the vehicle until all the w...

Page 208: ...amp To clear the fog select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed REAR Press to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on or off See Rear Climate Control System on page 8 9 or Rear Climate Control System with Rear Seat Audio on page 8 10 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window R1 Rear Window Defogger Press to tu...

Page 209: ...ture of the air inside the vehicle There is also an exterior temperature sensor behind the front grille This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain comfort settings by ad...

Page 210: ...ontrol to the front climate control settings It comes on when REAR is pressed Independent Mode This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls It comes on when any rear control is adjusted Fan Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed Turn the knob to to turn the fan off Temperature Control Turn clockwise or counterclockw...

Page 211: ...ontrols except C are pressed The display is activated when the rear system is on The system can also be turned off by pressing C until the fan goes off Sync Mode This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control settings It comes on when REAR is pressed Independent Mode This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls It comes on when any ...

Page 212: ... Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet to change the direction of the airflow Use the thumbwheel near the outlet to control the amount of airflow or to shut off the airflow Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle ...

Page 213: ...1 14 1 Open the glove box 2 Twist the compartment retainers 1 and pull outward to remove 3 Lower the instrument panel compartment assembly 2 beyond the stops 4 If needed unsnap the instrument panel compartment assembly 2 from the instrument panel When reinstalling be sure the instrument panel compartment dampener arm is aligned properly to the dampener gear assembly 5 Squeeze the housing cover 1 t...

Page 214: ...ing the Engine 9 16 Engine Heater 9 17 Retained Accessory Power RAP 9 18 Shifting Into Park 9 18 Shifting out of Park 9 19 Parking over Things That Burn 9 20 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 20 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 21 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 21 Manual Mode 9 23 Tow Haul Mode 9 24 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 25 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 25 Parking B...

Page 215: ...aws regarding driver distraction Become familiar with the local laws in your area To avoid distracted driving 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...

Page 216: ...h 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 Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are ...

Page 217: ... or driving slowly there may be a problem with the system You will still have power steering but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds See your dealer for service Hydraulic Power Steering This vehicle has hydraulic power steering It may require maintenance See Power Steering Fluid on page 10 18 If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or there is a system malfunction...

Page 218: ... 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 taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible If the vehicle starts to slide fol...

Page 219: ...creates strong forces Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under the vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is ...

Page 220: ...ed car accident Pay attention to special road signs falling rocks area winding roads long grades passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road creating less traction or grip Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avo...

Page 221: ...t be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle is stuck in the snow Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Continued Warning Cont...

Page 222: ... 56 km h 35 mph Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels Turn off any traction system Shift back and forth between R Reverse and a low forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible To prevent transmission wear wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal while shifting and ...

Page 223: ...and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions 1 and the maximum vehicle capacity weight 2 in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 37 and Tire Pressure on page 10 45 There is a...

Page 224: ...unt of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determin...

Page 225: ...Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label Label Example A vehicle specific...

Page 226: ...oss Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles This could cause loss of control and a crash Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle Caution Overloading the vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not overload the vehicle If y...

Page 227: ...perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 805 km 500 mi Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle 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 ea...

Page 228: ...r If this happens move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC ACCESSORY If this does not work then the vehicle needs service Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not ...

Page 229: ...UN position with the engine off the battery could be drained You may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time START This is the position that starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to ON RUN for driving Key Lock Release The vehicle has an electronic key lock release system This system is to ...

Page 230: ...anking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 18 C or 0 F it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to cool down Wh...

Page 231: ...away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this Retained Accessory Power RAP These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off Audio System Power Windows Sunroof if ...

Page 232: ...age 9 45 If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running be sure the vehicle is in P Park and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you have moved the shift lever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked in P Park...

Page 233: ... to shift out of P Park 1 Fully release the shift lever button 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shift lever button again 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park see your dealer Parking over Things That Burn Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves ...

Page 234: ...ly Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed 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 18 and Engine Exhaust on page 9 20 If park...

Page 235: ...P Park If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever then push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting out of Park on page 9 19 R Reverse Use this gear to back up Caution Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmiss...

Page 236: ...the transmission could be damaged Have the vehicle serviced right away If the vehicle is stopped on a hill with your foot off the brake pedal the vehicle may roll This is normal and is due to the torque converter designed to improve fuel economy and performance Use the brake to hold the vehicle on a hill Do not use the accelerator pedal L Low This position gives you access to gear ranges This prov...

Page 237: ...5 Fifth until the Plus button is used or you shift back into D Drive While in L Low the transmission will prevent shifting to a lower gear range if the engine speed is too high You have a brief period of time to slow the vehicle If vehicle speed is not reduced within the time allowed the lower gear range shift will not be completed You must further slow the vehicle then press the Minus button to t...

Page 238: ...Drive Systems All Wheel Drive Vehicles with this feature transfer engine power as required to all four wheels It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle the system automatically detects the compact spare and reduces AWD performance to protect the system To restore full AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the syst...

Page 239: ... accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even with ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly ...

Page 240: ... forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The Brake Assis...

Page 241: ...d and traction control or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin cruise control will disengage Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move The systems may be heard or felt while they are operating or while performing diagnostic checks This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the ve...

Page 242: ...ge displays in the DIC See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 38 If TCS is limiting wheel spin when the 4 button is pressed the system will not turn off until the wheels stop spinning Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 10 2 Cruise Control With cruise control a speed of about 40 km h 25 mph or more can be maintained without keeping yo...

Page 243: ...s already active use to increase vehicle speed SET Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If cruise control is already active use to decrease vehicle speed Cancel Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cruise Control If I is on when not in use SET or RES could get pressed and go into cruise when not desired Keep I off when cruise is ...

Page 244: ...fly For each press the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph slower The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units See Instrument Cluster on page 5 10 The increment value used depends on the units displayed Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow do...

Page 245: ...ng a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA provides a red flashing visual alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps FCA also lights an amber visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m 197 ft and operates at speeds above 40 km h 25 mph Warning FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes When approaching a slower moving o...

Page 246: ...A may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice or if the windshield is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog 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...

Page 247: ...es in other lanes objects that are not vehicles or shadows These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly cleaning the outside of the windshield area in front of the camera sensor may correct the issue Parking Assist If available the Rear Parking Assist RPA system assists the driver with parking and av...

Page 248: ...irt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care on page 10 75 The sensors are covered by frost or ice Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather The message may not clear until the frost or ice has melted A trailer was attached to the vehicle or an object was hanging out of the liftgate ...

Page 249: ...ft off the ground This zone starts at approximately the middle of the vehicle and goes back 5 m 16 ft How the System Works The SBZA symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle in the next lane over that is in the side blind zone This indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes Before making a lane change check the SBZA display check mirrors glance over your shoulder and u...

Page 250: ...e to guardrails signs trees shrubs and other non moving objects This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service SBZA may not operate when the SBZA sensors in the left or right corners of the rear bumper are covered with mud dirt snow ice or slush or in heavy rainstorms For cleaning instructions see Washing the Vehicle under Exterior Care on page 10 75 If the DIC still displays th...

Page 251: ...ft into P Park Reach a vehicle speed of 8 km h 5 mph Symbols and Guidelines The RVC system may have a feature that lets the driver view caution symbols on the RVC screen while using the RVC The Rear Parking Assist RPA system must not be disabled to use these symbols See Parking Assist on page 9 34 The caution symbols appear when an object has been detected by the RPA system The symbol may cover th...

Page 252: ...ner or under the bumper The area displayed can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear The following illustrations show the field of view that the camera provides 1 View displayed by the camera 1 View displayed by the camera 2 Corner of the rear bumper When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system might not...

Page 253: ...he camera Detect road edges Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads If LDW only detects lane markings on one side of the road it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marking 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 headlamps and c...

Page 254: ...ain optimum vehicle performance we recommend using TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines See www toptiergas com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher Do not use gasoline with an octane rating below 87 as it may cause engine damage and will lower fuel economy Use of Seasonal Fuels Use summer and w...

Page 255: ...s Standards the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance might be affected The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle may not pass a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 16 If this occurs return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by ...

Page 256: ...not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel Continued Warning Continued Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop then unscrew the cap all the way The fuel cap is behind a...

Page 257: ... If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Caution 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 may not fit properly may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light and could damage the fuel tan...

Page 258: ...th preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer Read the entire section before towing a trailer For towing a disabled vehicle see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 72 For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 72 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer Become familiar with the state and local ...

Page 259: ...ctors lamps tires and mirrors If the trailer has electric brakes start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes work During the trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work Towing with a Stability Control System When towing the sound of the stability control system might be heard T...

Page 260: ...rking Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well The vehicle can tow in D Drive Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often The Tow Haul Mode may be used if the transmission shifts too often See Tow H...

Page 261: ...ce Schedule on page 11 3 Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake system Inspect these before and during the trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions...

Page 262: ...ompletely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load 1 of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weigh...

Page 263: ...not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the vehicle and trailer Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Inflate the vehicle s tires to the upper limit for cold tires These numbers can be found on the Certification label or see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 for more information Do not go over the GVW limit for the vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of the trailer tongue If using a weight...

Page 264: ...s A loaded trailer that weighs more than 450 kg 1 000 lbs needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed adjusted and maintained properly Because the vehicle has antilock brakes do not try to tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system If you do both brake systems will not ...

Page 265: ...tric trailer brake controller are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires above the parking brake assembly for the electric trailer brake controller The harness contains the following wires Red Black Power Supply White Brake Switch Signal Gray Illumination Dark Blue Trailer Brake Signal Black Ground The electric trailer brake co...

Page 266: ... 21 Battery 10 22 All Wheel Drive 10 23 Starter Switch Check 10 23 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 23 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 23 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 24 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 24 Windshield Replacement 10 25 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 25 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 26 LED Lighting 10 26 License Plate Lamp 10 26 Replac...

Page 267: ...ed service people Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals California Perchlorate...

Page 268: ...er technician Also see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 35 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work Warning It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge service manual tools or parts Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work If doing some of your own service w...

Page 269: ...dary hood release to the right 3 After you have partially lifted the hood gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Pull the hood down to close Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight Check...

Page 270: ...Black plate 5 1 GMC Acadia Acadia Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7576030 2015 CRC 3 21 14 Vehicle Care 10 5 Engine Compartment Overview ...

Page 271: ...d on page 10 18 7 Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 7 8 Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 7 9 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 11 10 Engine Cover on page 10 6 11 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 10 20 12 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washe...

Page 272: ...urate reading the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for the location of the engine oil dipstick Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential 1 If the engine has been running recently turn off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan Checking the oil level too soon afte...

Page 273: ... on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 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 specificatio...

Page 274: ...taking it to a place that collects used oil Engine 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...

Page 275: ...vals listed in Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 Caution Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 The transm...

Page 276: ...4 to reinstall the housing cover and reconnect the electrical connector to the sensor Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Caution If the air cleaner filter is off...

Page 277: ...d require changing sooner Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it...

Page 278: ...ids and Lubricants on page 11 13 Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground or into sewers streams or bodies of water Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center familiar with legal requirements regarding used coolant disposal This will help protect the environment and your health Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when che...

Page 279: ...s vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged If recovery tank is empty check the coolant level in the radiator before adding coolant to the recovery tank or take the vehicle to the dealer for service See How to Add Coolant to the Radiator later in this section If coolant is needed add the proper DEX COOL...

Page 280: ...system including the upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If a hiss is heard wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left in the system 3 Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 4 Fill the radiator to the base of the filler neck with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture 5 Fill the coolant recovery t...

Page 281: ...rheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel cluster See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5 12 The vehicle may also display an ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE and ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE message in the Driver Information Center DIC See Engine Cooling System Messages on page 5 34 You may de...

Page 282: ...g from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle Climbs a long hill on a hot day Stops after high speed driving Idles for long periods in traffic Tows a trailer If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam 1 Turn the air condition...

Page 283: ...mode should be avoided Caution After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode the engine oil will be severely degraded Any repairs performed before the engine is cool may cause engine damage Allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life system See Engine Oil on page 10 7 Power Steering Fluid The power ...

Page 284: ... fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 Washer Fluid What to Use When adding windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If the vehicle will be operating in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid When the windshield washer fluid reservoir is...

Page 285: ...n out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence t...

Page 286: ...ack up A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level Have the brake hydraulic system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well Do not top off the brake fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as ne...

Page 287: ...vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the vehicle If you do wash it off immediately Battery Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reprod...

Page 288: ...er position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check Warning When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Apply the parking brake Be ready to apply the regular ...

Page 289: ...e parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to P Park Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your dealer if service is required Wiper Blade Replacement Front Wiper Blade Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 Replacement blades come in different types...

Page 290: ...2 to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm 1 out of the blade assembly 3 3 Push the new blade assembly securely in the wiper arm hook until the release lever clicks into place 4 Return the wiper arm and blade assembly to the rest position on the glass Windshield Replacement The vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windshield If you ever have to have the windshield replaced be sure to get an ac...

Page 291: ... any LED lighting assembly contact your dealer License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Remove the two push pins holding each of the license plate lamps to the liftgate trim by unscrewing them 2 Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward through the liftgate trim opening 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Revers...

Page 292: ...This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems Fuses and circuit breakers protect power devices in the vehicle Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced the same amperage fuse can be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace ...

Page 293: ...r melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle Lift the cover for access to the fuse...

Page 294: ...ot be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage A C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS MTR Antilock Brake System ABS Motor AFS Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power AUX VAC PUMP Auxiliary Vacuum Pump AWD All Wheel Drive System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 CIGAR LIGHTER Cigarette Lighter ...

Page 295: ... Wheel HUMIDITY MAF Humidity Sensor MAF Sensor HVAC BLWR Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Blower LT HI BEAM Left High Beam Headlamp LT LO BEAM Left Low Beam Headlamp LT PRK Left Parking Lamp LT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils PWR L GATE Power Liftgate PWR OUTLET Power Outlet RR APO Rear Accessory Power Outlet Fuses Usage RR DEFOG Rear Defogg...

Page 296: ...mpressor Clutch AUX VAC PUMP Auxiliary Vacuum Pump CRNK Switched Power FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 FOG LAMP Fog Lamps GMC HI BEAM High Beam Headlamps HID LO BEAM High Intensity Discharge HID Low Beam Headlamps HORN Horn IGN Ignition Main Relays Usage LT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp PRK LAMP Parking Lamp PWR TRN Powertrain RR DEFOG Rear Wi...

Page 297: ...may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage A C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS MTR Antilock Brake System ABS Motor AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power AUX VAC PUMP Auxiliary Vacuum Pump AWD All Wheel Drive System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 CIGAR LIGHTER Cigarette Lighter ECM 1 Engine Control Module 1 ...

Page 298: ...ting Ventilation and Air Conditioning Blower LT HI BEAM Left High Beam Headlamp LT DRL Left Daytime Running Lamp LT PRK Left Parking Lamp LT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils PWR L GATE Power Liftgate PWR OUTLET Power Outlet RR APO Rear Accessory Power Outlet RR DEFOG Rear Defogger RR HVAC Rear Climate Control System Fuses Usage RT HI BEAM Right Hi Be...

Page 299: ... 3 RT DRL Right Daytime Running Lamp HI BEAM High Beam Headlamps Relays Usage LT DRL Left Daytime Running Lamp HORN Horn IGN Ignition Main LT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp PRK LAMP Parking Lamp PWR TRN Powertrain RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger RT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp FOG LAMPS Fog Lamps TRLR BCK UP Trailer Back up Lamps WPR Windshield ...

Page 300: ...Rear Fog Lamp AIRBAG Airbag AMP Amplifier BCK UP STOP Back up Lamp Stoplamp BCM Body Control Module CNSTR VENT Canister Vent CTSY Courtesy Lamps Fuses Usage DR LCK Door Locks DRL LO BEAM Daytime Running Lamps Relay Low Beam Headlamps Relay DSPLY Display FRT WSW Front Windshield Washer HTD COOL SEAT Heated Cooling Seats HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning INADV PWR INT LAMPS Inadvertent P...

Page 301: ...e PWR MIR Power Mirrors RDO Radio REAR WPR Rear Wiper RT TRN SIG Passenger Side Turn Signal STR WHL ILLUM Steering Wheel Illumination USB CHRG USB Charging Relay Side Relays Usage LT PWR SEAT Driver Side Power Seat Relay RT PWR SEAT Passenger Side Power Seat Relay PWR WNDW Power Windows Relay PWR COLUMN Power Steering Column Relay L GATE Liftgate Relay LCK Power Lock Relay REAR WSW Rear Window Was...

Page 302: ...service For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer Warning Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout Continued Warning Continued and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash co...

Page 303: ... equipment all season tires can be identified by the last two characters of this TPC code which will be MS Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected All season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered...

Page 304: ...C 40 F or on ice or snow covered roads is expected See Winter Tires on page 10 38 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall Passenger P Metric Tire Example 1 Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspe...

Page 305: ...ctors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 55 7 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load Compact Spare Tire Example 1 Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread 2 Temporary Use Only The compact spare...

Page 306: ... molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size 1 Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Ti...

Page 307: ...cords between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in kPa kilo...

Page 308: ...d Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg 150 lb See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 Occupant Distribution Designated seating...

Page 309: ... tire when only 1 6 mm 1 16 in of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 52 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Ti...

Page 310: ...the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry When to Check...

Page 311: ...ion pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys...

Page 312: ...tatement on page 13 12 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly if the vehicle has one The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmits the tire p...

Page 313: ...nt 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 covered by the vehicle warranty Always use only the GM approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors ...

Page 314: ...S 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 road tire containing the T...

Page 315: ...driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 9 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF 10 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label 11 Put the valve caps back on the valve stems Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires including the sp...

Page 316: ...ve been rotated See Tire Pressure on page 10 45 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 47 Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose aft...

Page 317: ... GM recommends that tires including the spare if equipped be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear The tire manufacture date is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Number TIN which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit...

Page 318: ...formance of the vehicle Braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not replaced at the same time If proper rotation and maintenance have been done all four tires should wear out at about the same time See Tire Rotation on page 10 50 However if it is necessary to replace only one axle set of worn tires place the new tires on the rear axle Winter tires with the s...

Page 319: ...el indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 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 resistance to rollover may be affected If the vehicle has electronic systems such...

Page 320: ...ks may vary with respect to these grades 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 speci...

Page 321: ...nflation or excessive 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 are not necessary on a regular basis Consider an alignment check if there is u...

Page 322: ...tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown It could 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 withou...

Page 323: ...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 replace the flat tire as soon as possible Warning Lifting a vehic...

Page 324: ...ite 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 information explains how to repair or change a tire Tire Changing Removing Tools The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located in the storage compartment on the driver side at the rear of the ve...

Page 325: ...vehicle in front of the rear bumper See Compact Spare Tire on page 10 67 for more information 1 Rear Convenience Center 2 Wrench Three Piece Shown One Piece Similar 3 Carpet Cutout 4 Hoist Shaft 5 Compact Spare Tire 6 Retainer 1 Open the storage compartment door of the convenience center 1 that is nearest the liftgate 2 Open the carpet cutout 3 that is located through the hole of the storage compa...

Page 326: ...cle has a wheel cover loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench They will not come off Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off Be careful the edges may be sharp Do not try to remove the cover with your bare hands Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced If the vehicle h...

Page 327: ... If a jack is used to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly the vehicle could be damaged When raising the vehicle on a jack avoid contact with the rear axle control arms 5 Attach the wrench to the jack and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 7 6 cm 3 in 6 Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on ...

Page 328: ...e later in this section for more information Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When Continued Warning Continued changing 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...

Page 329: ...e 12 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Caution Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications for the wheel nut torque specification 14 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequen...

Page 330: ...with the valve stem down 2 Reinstall the plastic spare tire heat shield on the compact spare tire 3 Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start to raise the compact spare tire Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 4 When the compact spare tire is almost in the stored position turn the tire so the valve is toward the rear of the vehicle This...

Page 331: ... 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 5 the center of the wheel 4 and the plastic spare tire heat shield 3 as shown 5 Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges 2 6 Hook the other end of the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinge on the other side...

Page 332: ... cap or the plastic bolt on wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on the vehicle When you replace the compact spare with a full size tire reinstall the bolt on wheel covers or the center cap Hand tighten them over the wheel nuts using the wrench Compact Spare Tire Warning Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling This could lead ...

Page 333: ...act spare is installed do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire wheel and other parts of the vehicle Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They will not fit Keep the spare tire and its wheel together Caution Tire chains...

Page 334: ...connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in Neutral before setting the parking brake If one of the vehicles is a fo...

Page 335: ...ake 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 Warning Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jum...

Page 336: ... end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal of the dead battery Your vehicle has a remote negative terminal for this purpose 10 Now start the...

Page 337: ...s off the ground Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on...

Page 338: ...will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components Reinstall the fuse to start the vehicle To tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground 1 Position the vehicle to be towed shift the transmission to P Park and turn the ignition to LOCK OFF 2 Secure the vehicle to the towing vehicle 3 Set the parking brake 4 Turn the ignition to ACC ACCESSORY 5 Shift the transmission to...

Page 339: ... tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire Towing with two Continued Caution Continued different tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to the transmission Dolly Towing All Wheel Drive Vehicles All wheel drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on the ground To properly tow these vehicles they should be...

Page 340: ... covered by the vehicle warranty Never have the vehicle towed from the rear Do not tow the vehicle from the rear Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory Use a de icing agent only when absolutely necessary and have the locks greased after using See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 Washing the Vehicle To preserve the vehicle s finish wash it often and o...

Page 341: ...ll before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois 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 asses...

Page 342: ...pproved for aluminum or stainless steel Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain alkaline substances and can damage the moldings Always dilute a concentrated cleaner according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not use chrome cleaners Do not use cleaners that are not intended for automotive use Use a nonabrasive wax on the vehicle after washing to protect and extend the molding finish Cleanin...

Page 343: ...lades Bugs road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions sand salt heat sun snow and ice Weatherstrips Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate weatherstrips at least once a year...

Page 344: ...d Chassis Components Visually inspect steering suspension and chassis components for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year Inspect power steering for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Visually check constant velocity joint boots and axle seals for leaks Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges steel fuel do...

Page 345: ...r dealer may have products for cleaning the interior Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage Apply all cleaners directly to the cleaning cloth Do not spray cleaners directly on any switches or controls Cleaners should be removed quickly Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time Cleaners may contain...

Page 346: ...c Carpet Suede Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming only use it on the floor carpet Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques Gently blot liquids with a paper towel Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed For solid soils remove as much as possi...

Page 347: ...horoughly and air dry before next use Caution Do not attach a device with a suction cup to the display This may cause damage and would not be covered by the warranty Instrument Panel Leather Vinyl Other Plastic Surfaces Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt For a more thorough cleaning use a soft m...

Page 348: ...de adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Floor Mats Warning If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed it can interfere with the pedals Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals Use the follo...

Page 349: ...nto position 3 Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the pedals Knob Retainer Some vehicles have floor mats with a knob retainer Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat 1 Turn the knob until it is aligned with the slot in the floor mat grommet 2 Pull up on the floor mat 3 Center the slot in the floor mat grommet with the knob on the floor and set into ...

Page 350: ...s Maintenance Records 11 15 General Information Your vehicle is an important investment This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance It may also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maint...

Page 351: ...ry 12 000 km 7 500 mi Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions Because of the way people use vehicles maintenance needs vary There may need to be more frequent checks and services The Additional Required Services Normal are for vehicles that Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and...

Page 352: ...pressures See Tire Pressure on page 10 45 Inspect the tires for wear See Tire Inspection on page 10 50 Check the windshield washer fluid level See Washer Fluid on page 10 19 Engine Oil Change When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km 600 mi If driven under the best conditions the engine oil life system may not indicate the need...

Page 353: ...lly inspect windshield wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination See Exterior Care on page 10 75 Replace worn or damaged wiper blades See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 24 Check tire inflation pressures See Tire Pressure on page 10 45 Inspect tire wear See Tire Inspection on page 10 50 Visually check for fluid leaks Inspect engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page ...

Page 354: ... Check on page 10 23 Check ignition transmission lock See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10 23 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check on page 10 24 Check accelerator pedal for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of th...

Page 355: ... 000 km 90 000 mi 156 000 km 97 500 mi 168 000 km 105 000 mi 180 000 km 112 500 mi 192 000 km 120 000 mi 204 000 km 127 500 mi 216 000 km 135 000 mi 228 000 km 142 500 mi 240 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system ...

Page 356: ...is a reduction in air flow excessive window fogging or odors 2 Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition 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 s...

Page 357: ...il life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change automatic transmission fluid Change transfer case fluid if equipped with AWD 4 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Drain and fill engine cooling system 5 Visually inspect accessory drive belts 6 Replace brake f...

Page 358: ...pecial Application Services Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km 3 000 mi Have underbody flushing service performed See Underbody Maintenance in Exterior Care on page 10 75 Additional Maintenance and Care Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs To maintain vehicle performance additional ma...

Page 359: ...ing Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts engineered for the vehicle Fluids Proper fluid levels and approved fluids protect the vehicle s systems and components See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrum...

Page 360: ...and balanced Maintaining the tires can save money and 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 provi...

Page 361: ...dealer has the required equipment to ensure proper wheel alignment Windshield For safety appearance and the best viewing keep the windshield clean and clear Signs of damage include scratches cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view...

Page 362: ...rinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 12 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission F...

Page 363: ...t No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 in Canada 10953481 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15278634 A...

Page 364: ...RC 3 21 14 Service and Maintenance 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 ...

Page 365: ...Black plate 16 1 GMC Acadia Acadia Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7576030 2015 CRC 3 21 14 11 16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 366: ...Black plate 17 1 GMC Acadia Acadia Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7576030 2015 CRC 3 21 14 Service and Maintenance 11 17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 367: ...Black plate 18 1 GMC Acadia Acadia Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7576030 2015 CRC 3 21 14 11 18 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 368: ...e It can be seen through the windshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 fo...

Page 369: ...mation Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 11 3 L 11 9 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 83 3 L 22 0 gal Transfer Case Fluid 1 0 L 1 0 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are appr...

Page 370: ... Acadia Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7576030 2015 CRC 3 21 14 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 6L V6 Engine D Automatic 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in ...

Page 371: ...Black plate 4 1 GMC Acadia Acadia Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7576030 2015 CRC 3 21 14 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 372: ...to the Canadian Government 13 13 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 14 Event Data Recorders 13 14 OnStar 13 15 Infotainment System 13 15 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or ...

Page 373: ...with your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretat...

Page 374: ...bout 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to Mediation Arbitrat...

Page 375: ...r Experience U S my gmc com The GMC online owner experience is a one stop resource that allows interaction with GMC and keeps important vehicle specific information in one place Membership Benefits E Vehicle Information Download owner manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G Maintenance Information View maintenance schedules alerts OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic information and schedul...

Page 376: ...available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive 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 ...

Page 377: ...el Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow from a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty service or if...

Page 378: ...Roadside Assistance advisor will help to make arrangements and explain how to receive payment Alternative Service If assistance cannot be provided right away the Roadside Assistance advisor may give permission to get local emergency road service You will receive payment up to 100 after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance Mechanical failures may be covered however any cost for parts...

Page 379: ...round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of your dealer s area Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If overnight warranty repairs are needed and public transportation is used the expense must be supported by original receipts and within the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service If U S customers arrange their own transportation limited reimbursemen...

Page 380: ... preserved The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to mainta...

Page 381: ...to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read the lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of the lease for poor quality repairs If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Move the v...

Page 382: ...ing for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis a...

Page 383: ...curity as well as in connection with conveniences such as Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in vehicle transmitters for garage door openers RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate o...

Page 384: ...hicles it may order a recall and remedy 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...

Page 385: ...d if equipped to provide antilock 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 Reco...

Page 386: ...ent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request by police or similar government office as part of GM s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law Data that GM 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 ...

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Page 388: ...Star services may require a paid subscription OnStar requires the vehicle battery and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing public emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more ...

Page 389: ...Press to get a priority connection to an OnStar Emergency Advisor available 24 7 to Get help for an emergency Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis and evacuation routes OnStar Services Emergency With Automatic Crash Response the OnStar system can automatically connect to an OnStar Emergency Advisor The built in system can automatically c...

Page 390: ... Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone Say Cancel route System responds Do you want to cancel directions 2 Say Yes System responds OK request completed thank you goodbye Route Preview 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Route preview System responds with the next three maneuvers Repeat 1 Press System responds On...

Page 391: ...elect or say WiFi settings 2 The WiFi settings will display the WiFi network name SSID passphrase and level of encryption 3 To change the SSID or passphrase press Q or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR to connect with an Advisor OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App If Equipped Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple Android and BlackBerry or Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices From the mobile device check t...

Page 392: ... responds OK dialing 911 Retrieve My Number 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say My number System responds Your OnStar Hands Free Calling number is then says the number End a Call Press System responds Call ended Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say Store System responds Please say the number you would like to store 3 Say the entire number without pau...

Page 393: ...f the vehicle is disposed of sold transferred or if the lease ends Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain the OnStar service options available How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote...

Page 394: ...de services to help subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions Press Q for help with Locating a gas station with an attendant to pump gas Finding a hotel restaurant etc that meets accessibility needs Providing directions to the closest hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communicate to deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired customers wh...

Page 395: ...g cellular and GPS signal reception Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity this message may come on Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar serv...

Page 396: ... LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE Except as contained in this notice the name of a copyright holder shall not be used in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale use or other dealings in this Software without prior written authori...

Page 397: ... provided with the distribution The sole exception to this condition is redistribution of a standard UnZipSFX binary including SFXWiz as part of a self extracting archive that is permitted without inclusion of this license as long as the normal SFX banner has not been removed from the binary or disabled 3 Altered versions including but not limited to ports to new operating systems existing ports w...

Page 398: ... 3 27 Where Are the Airbags 3 25 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 35 Passenger Status Indicator 5 15 Readiness Light 5 14 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 34 System Check 3 23 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 11 Alert Side Blind Zone SBZA 9 35 All Season Tires 10 38 All Wheel Drive 9 25 10 23 AM FM Radio 7 6 Antenna Multi band 7 10 Antilock Brake System ABS 9 25 Warning Light 5 19 Appearance ...

Page 399: ...ate Materials Requirements 10 2 Warning 10 2 Camera Rear Vision RVC 9 37 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 9 20 Liftgate 2 8 Winter Driving 9 7 Cargo Cover 4 3 Management System 4 3 Tie Downs 4 3 Cautions Danger and Warnings iv CD Player 7 11 Center Console Storage 4 2 Chains Tire 10 57 Charging System Light 5 15 Check Engine Light 5 16 I...

Page 400: ...phone TTY Users 13 4 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 13 11 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 13 1 D Damage Repair Collision 13 9 Danger Warnings and Cautions iv Data Recorders Event 13 14 Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp System 6 2 Defensive Driving 9 3 Delayed Entry Lighting 6 6 Delayed Exit Lighting 6 7 Delayed Headlamps 6 3 Delayed Locking 2 7 Devices Auxili...

Page 401: ...ing Light 5 21 Cooling System 10 11 Cooling System Messages 5 34 Cover 10 6 Drive Belt Routing 12 4 Exhaust 9 20 Heater 9 17 Oil Life System 10 9 Oil Messages 5 35 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 10 18 Overheating 10 16 Power Messages 5 35 Pressure Light 5 21 Running While Parked 9 21 Starting 9 16 Entry Lighting 6 6 Equipment Towing 9 50 Event Data Recorders 13 14 Extender Safety Belt 3 22 E...

Page 402: ...r 5 49 Programming 5 49 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 5 12 Fuel 5 11 Odometer 5 11 Speedometer 5 11 Tachometer 5 11 Voltmeter 5 13 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 9 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 45 Vehicle Care 10 2 Glove Box 4 1 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 13 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 6 3 Head Restraints 3 2 Head up Display 5 28 Headlamps Aiming 10 25 Bulb ...

Page 403: ...ey and Lock Messages 5 36 Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 2 2 Keys 2 1 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 10 39 Lamps Courtesy 6 5 Dome 6 5 Exterior Controls 6 1 License Plate 10 26 Malfunction Indicator 5 16 Messages 5 36 Reading 6 6 Lane Departure Warning LDW 9 40 Lane Departure Warning Light 5 20 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 16 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 3 52 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Ch...

Page 404: ...intenance Schedule 11 3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 13 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 5 16 Manual Mode 9 23 Memory Features 1 8 Memory Seats 3 6 Messages Airbag System 5 38 Battery Voltage and Charging 5 32 Brake System 5 33 Door Ajar 5 33 Engine Cooling System 5 34 Engine Oil 5 35 Engine Power 5 35 Fuel System 5 35 Key and Lock 5 36 Lamp 5 36 Object Detection System 5 36 Ride Control System ...

Page 405: ... Navigation 14 3 OnStar Overview 14 1 OnStar Security 14 3 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics 14 6 Operating Mode Overheated Engine Protection 10 18 Operation Infotainment System 7 3 Ordering Service Publications 13 11 Outlets Power 5 7 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 10 18 Overheating Engine 10 16 Overview Infotainment System 7 3 P Parade Dimming 6 7 Park Shifting Into 9 18 Shifting Out of 9 ...

Page 406: ... Seat Audio RSA System 7 15 Rear Seat Entertainment System Rear Seat Audio RSA 7 15 Rear Seats 3 9 Rear Vision Camera RVC 9 37 Rear Window Washer Wiper 5 4 Rearview Mirrors 2 17 Automatic Dimming 2 17 Reclining Seatbacks 3 5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 13 Records Maintenance 11 15 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 72 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 13 5 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 2 ...

Page 407: ...d Restraints 3 2 Lumbar Adjustment Front 3 4 Memory 3 6 Power Adjustment Front 3 4 Rear 3 9 Reclining Seatbacks 3 5 Third Row Seat 3 11 Securing Child Restraints 3 52 3 54 Security Light 5 22 Messages 5 39 OnStar 14 3 Vehicle 2 11 Vehicle Alarm 2 11 Service Accessories and Modifications 10 2 Doing Your Own Work 10 3 Engine Soon Light 5 16 Maintenance Records 11 15 Service cont d Maintenance Genera...

Page 408: ...achometer 5 11 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 4 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 13 Immobilizer 2 13 Third Row Seats 3 11 Time 5 6 Tires 10 37 All Season 10 38 Buying New Tires 10 52 Chains 10 57 Changing 10 59 Compact Spare 10 67 Designations 10 41 Different Size 10 54 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 58 Inflation Monitor System 10 47 Inspection 10 50 Messages 5 39 Pressure Light 5 21 Tires cont d Pressure Monitor S...

Page 409: ...al Remote System 5 49 Operation 5 52 Programming 5 49 Using This Manual iv V Vehicle Alarm System 2 11 Canadian Owners iii Control 9 3 Identification Number VIN 12 1 Load Limits 9 9 Messages 5 32 Personalization 5 42 Reminder Messages 5 41 Remote Start 2 4 Security 2 11 Speed Messages 5 41 Towing 10 72 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 20 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 10 45 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...

Page 410: ...rnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 6 3 Washer Fluid 10 19 Messages 5 41 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 43 Windows 2 17 Power 2 17 Windshield Replacement 10 25 Wiper Washer 5 3 Winter Driving 9 7 Winter Tires 10 38 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 24 Wipers Rear Washer 5 4 Wiring...

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