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Black plate (23,1)

Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2012

In Brief

1-23

indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. It is the
driver

’

s responsibility to maintain

correct tire pressures.

See

Tire Pressure Monitor System

on page 10

‑

43

.

Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit

This vehicle may come with a spare
tire and tire changing equipment or
a tire sealant and compressor kit.
The kit can be used to temporarily
seal small punctures in the tread
area of the tire.

See

Tire Sealant and Compressor

Kit on page 10

‑

57

for complete

operating information.

If the vehicle came with a spare tire
and tire changing equipment, see

If

a Tire Goes Flat on page 10

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55

.

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 Oil Life System

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,

with the engine off.

2. If the vehicle has Driver

Information Center (DIC)
buttons: Press the vehicle
information button until OIL
LIFE REMAINING displays.

If the vehicle does not have
Driver Information Center (DIC)
buttons: The vehicle must be in
P (Park) to access this display.
Press the trip odometer reset
stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING
displays.

3. If the vehicle has Driver

Information Center (DIC)
buttons: Press and hold the
set/reset button until

“

100%

”

is

displayed. Three chimes sound
and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message goes off.

If the vehicle does not have
Driver Information Center (DIC)
buttons: Press and hold the
trip odometer reset stem
until OIL LIFE REMAINING
shows

“

100%.

”

Three chimes

sound and the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message
goes off.

4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

See

Engine Oil Life System on

page 10

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10

.

Содержание Traverse 2012

Страница 1: ... Belts 3 14 Airbag System 3 23 Child Restraints 3 38 Storage 4 1 Storage Compartments 4 1 Additional Storage Features 4 4 Roof Rack System 4 5 Instruments and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 10 Information Displays 5 24 Vehicle Messages 5 31 Vehicle Personalization 5 40 Universal Remote System 5 48 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 5 Lighting F...

Страница 2: ...Aiming 10 26 Bulb Replacement 10 26 Electrical System 10 28 Wheels and Tires 10 36 Jump Starting 10 74 Towing 10 79 Appearance Care 10 83 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Maintenance Schedule 11 3 Special Application Services 11 8 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 9 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 12 Maintenance Records 11 14 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identificat...

Страница 3: ... in this manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l adresse suivante Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 1 800 551 4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue frança...

Страница 4: ... describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gauge or indicator M This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehic...

Страница 5: ...adlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor _ Tow Haul Mode t Traction Control StabiliTrak M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Страница 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Страница 7: ...1 11 Steering Wheel Adjustment 1 12 Interior Lighting 1 13 Exterior Lighting 1 14 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 14 Climate Controls 1 15 Transmission 1 16 Vehicle Features Radio s 1 17 Satellite Radio 1 18 Portable Audio Devices 1 18 Bluetooth 1 18 Steering Wheel Controls 1 19 Cruise Control 1 19 Navigation System 1 20 Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons 1 20 Ultrasonic Parking Assist 1 21 ...

Страница 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Страница 9: ...Cruise Control on page 9 31 K Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2 L Horn on page 5 4 M Driver Information Center DIC Buttons If Equipped See Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons on page 5 24 or Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 N Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 If Equipped Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 4 If Equipped O Shift Lever See S...

Страница 10: ...ock 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 3 Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Vehicle With this ...

Страница 11: ...itch on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 5 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 the K or Q button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Power Door Locks Base Model Uplevel Model K Press to unlock the doors Q Press to lock the doors Se...

Страница 12: ...emote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press O Press the touch pad switch on the outside liftgate handle For more information see Liftgate on page 2 10 Windows Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it For more information see Power Windows on page 2 20 Seat Adjustment Manual Seats A Seat Adjustment Handle B Driver Seat Height Adjustment Lever C Seatback Lever ...

Страница 13: ...3 3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 for more information Power Seats A Seat Adjustment Control B Seatback Control C Lumbar Control To adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control A forward or rearward Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control A up or down Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control B forward or rearward See Recli...

Страница 14: ...itions 2 Press and hold 1 until two beeps sound 3 Repeat for a second driver position using 2 To recall press and release 1 or 2 The vehicle must be in P Park A single beep will sound The seat and outside mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver See Memory Seats on page 3 7 and Vehicle Personalization With DIC Buttons on page 5 40 for more information Easy Exit...

Страница 15: ...e 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 safety belt mini latch using a key in the slot on the mini buckle and let the belt retract into the headliner Stow the mini latch in the holder in the headliner 3 Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat 4 Push the seatback...

Страница 16: ... highest setting and one for the lowest See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 8 for more information Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achieve a comfortable seating position change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper posi...

Страница 17: ...nsing system The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 31 for more information Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Base Model To adjust the mirrors 1 Press o or p to select a mirror 2 Press the control pad to adjust the mirror 3 Return the switch to the center to deselect the mirror Uplevel Model ...

Страница 18: ...to the folded position See Folding Mirrors on page 2 17 Interior Mirror The automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from other vehicle headlamps Each time the vehicle is started the dimming feature comes on See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 19 Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever A down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push...

Страница 19: ...ol 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 top of the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the dome lamps are off Press near the bottom of the button so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened Reading Lamps Press...

Страница 20: ...ps 5 Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps For more information see Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Automatic Headlamp System on page 6 3 Delayed Headlamps on page 6 3 Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers 8 Us...

Страница 21: ... on the instrument panel 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 5 and Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 5 5 Climate Controls A Fan Control B Temperature Control C Air Delivery Mode Control D Air Conditioning E...

Страница 22: ...e control see Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate Control Only on page 8 9 or Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate 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 indicator withi...

Страница 23: ... off press 4 to display the time For more information about these and other radio features see Operation on page 7 3 For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System and Rear Seat Audio RSA System see Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 7 36 and Rear Seat Audio RSA System on page 7 45 for more information Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites u...

Страница 24: ...n provinces XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound A fee is required to receive the XM service For more information refer to www xmradio com or call 1 800 929 2100 U S www xmradio ca or call 1 877 438 9677 Canada For more information see Satellite Radio on page 7 8 Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an au...

Страница 25: ...e information c x Press to reject an incoming call or end a current call SRCE Press to switch between the radio CD and for equipped vehicles DVD front auxiliary and rear auxiliary For vehicles with the navigation system press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition See Voice Recognition in the navigation manual for more information Press to go to the next radi...

Страница 26: ...anks airports restaurants and more See the navigation system manual for more information Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons To access the DIC some vehicles have buttons located on the instrument panel V Press to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC U Press to customize the feature settings on your vehicle See Vehicle Personalization With DIC...

Страница 27: ...king Assist on page 9 33 for more information Storage Compartments For vehicles with a second row center console press the buttons B or C to access storage areas Lift up on A for additional storage area See Floor Console Storage on page 4 3 Power Outlets The vehicle has 12 volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cell phone or MP3 player The power ou...

Страница 28: ...itions Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started To turn off traction control press and release t located on the instrument panel and the appropriate DIC message displays See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 36 Press and release t again to turn on the traction control system The StabiliTrak system remains on For more information see StabiliTrak System on page 9 28 ...

Страница 29: ...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 Oil Life System 1 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off 2 If the vehicle has Driver Information Center DIC buttons Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays If the...

Страница 30: ...ed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a single trip Replace the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Roadside Assistance Program U S 1 800 243 8872 TTY Users U S 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 Mexico 01 800 466 0800 A...

Страница 31: ...tion to get the help you need Online Owner Center U S and Canada The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders vehicle maintenance tips online owner manual special privileges and more Sign up today at www chevyownercenter com U S or www gm ca Canada OnStar If equipped this vehicle has a comprehensive in vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor f...

Страница 32: ...Black plate 26 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 1 26 In Brief 2 NOTES ...

Страница 33: ...omatic Door Locks 2 8 Lockout Protection 2 9 Safety Locks 2 9 Doors Liftgate 2 10 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 2 13 Anti theft Alarm System 2 13 Immobilizer 2 14 Immobilizer Operation 2 14 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 2 16 Power Mirrors 2 16 Folding Mirrors 2 17 Heated Mirrors 2 18 Blind Spot Mirrors 2 18 Park Tilt Mirrors 2 19 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 2 19 Automatic Dimming...

Страница 34: ... keys in a vehicle with children The key is used for the ignition and all door locks The key has a bar coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys Store this information in a safe place not in the vehicle See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed Notice If the keys get locked in the vehicle it may have to be damaged to get them out Always ca...

Страница 35: ...nsmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter functions work up to 60 m 195 ft away from the vehicle There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 3 With Remote Start and Power Liftgate Show...

Страница 36: ...larm 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 repeatedly for 30 seconds The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON RUN or L is pressed again The ignition must be in LOCK OFF for the panic alarm to work Programming Transm...

Страница 37: ... 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 remote starting of vehicles Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low on fuel The vehicle could run out of fuel If the vehicle has the remote start feature the RKE transm...

Страница 38: ... ON RUN position to drive the vehicle If the vehicle 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 through 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 ...

Страница 39: ...asily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can b...

Страница 40: ...g the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center DIC See DELAY DOOR LOCK under Vehicle Personalization With DIC Buttons on page 5 40 Automatic Door Locks Vehicles w...

Страница 41: ...r side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger door is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger door will unlock Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door To set the locks...

Страница 42: ... equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 9 21 To unlock the liftgate use the power door lock switch or press the door unlock button on the RKE transmitter twice See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 To open the liftgate press the touch pad under the liftgate handle The vehicle must ...

Страница 43: ...ned and closed in the following ways Press and hold the power liftgate button on the RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 for more information Press O Press the touch pad on the outside liftgate handle Pressing the buttons or touch pad a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction Power Liftgate Button near Liftgate Latch The liftgate can al...

Страница 44: ...on can be used again If the liftgate comes across more obstacles on the same power cycle the power function deactivates and you must manually open or close the liftgate A message displays LIFTGATE OPEN to indicate that the liftgate is open See Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons on page 5 24 or Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 for more information After rem...

Страница 45: ...ter console Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft deterrent features however they do not make it impossible to steal Anti theft Alarm System On vehicles with an anti theft alarm system to activate the system Press Q on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the power door lock switch when any door is open The security light flashes When the door is closed the security light stops flashing a...

Страница 46: ... door 2 Press Q 3 Get out of the vehicle close the door and wait for the security light to go out 4 Reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door This should set off the alarm If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps flash check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on pag...

Страница 47: ... an emergency contact Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program Mexico on page 13 9 It is possible for the PASS Key III decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key Up to 10 keys may be programmed to the vehicle The following procedure is for programming additional keys only If all currently programmed keys ...

Страница 48: ... 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 sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirr...

Страница 49: ...al position For vehicles with power folding mirrors 1 Press A to fold the mirrors out to the driving position 2 Press B 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 manually folded unfolded The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds To reset the mirr...

Страница 50: ...e approaching vehicle is a long distance away the image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror 2 As the vehicle gets closer the image in the main mirror gets larger and moves outboard 3 As the vehicle enters the blind zone the image transitions from the main mirror to the blind spot mirror 4 When the vehicle is in the blind zone the image only appears in the blind spot...

Страница 51: ...area behind your vehicle To avoid glare of the headlamps from behind move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to the center for daytime use Vehicles with OnStar have three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an...

Страница 52: ... 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 or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons Children or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehi...

Страница 53: ...or pulling the switch Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle 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 ON RUN position or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 19 2...

Страница 54: ... lockout feature on or off An indicator light will come on to show the lockout feature is on Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or to extend along the rod if available Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 ...

Страница 55: ...ress close the sunroof Manual Sunshade The front sunshade 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 Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time while the vehicle is not in use Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track...

Страница 56: ...Black plate 24 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 2 24 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES ...

Страница 57: ...tem Parts after a Crash 3 23 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 31 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 36 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 36 Airbag System Check 3 37 Replacing ...

Страница 58: ...ve until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 1 Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the release button located on the head restraint post on the top o...

Страница 59: ...Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving A Seat Adjustment Handle B Driver Seat Height Adjustment Lever C Seatback Lever To adjust a manual seat 1 Lift t...

Страница 60: ... seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control A forward or rearward Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control A up or down Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control B forward or rearward See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control C See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 Lumbar A...

Страница 61: ...their job when reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it 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 cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Co...

Страница 62: ...e injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked To recline the seatback 1 Lift the lever 2 Move the seatback to the desired position and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to the upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to...

Страница 63: ...ll The memory feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors to stored positions when entering the vehicle To activate unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The driver seat and outside mirrors will move to the memory position associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu See ...

Страница 64: ...exit position again If the exit position is still not recalling see your dealer for service See Easy Exit Seat under Vehicle Personalization With DIC Buttons on page 5 40 for more information Heated and Ventilated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures To reduce the risk of burns people with such a cond...

Страница 65: ... The heated and or cooled seats are canceled after the ignition is turned off Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside the heated seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on Press the desired heated seat button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started The heated seat button lights will not turn ...

Страница 66: ...ks on the floor 2 Move the front center console armrest completely forward See Center Console Storage on page 4 2 3 Place the folding armrests in the upright position 4 Make sure that the safety belt is unfastened and in the stowed position 5 Pull the sliding seat lever C forward and move the seatback forward The seat cushion will fold and the entire seat will slide forward The head restraints wil...

Страница 67: ...ight position and unfasten the safety belt 3 Pull forward on the reclining seatback strap B and push down on the seatback The head restraint will fold down automatically To return the seatback to the seating position lift the upper corner of the seatback and push it rearward until it locks into place Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Pull up on the head restraint to return it...

Страница 68: ... headliner Stow the mini latch in the holder in the headliner 3 Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat 4 Push the seatback forward to lay flat Returning the Seat to the Seating Position To return the seatback to the seating position 1 From the rear of the vehicle raise the seatback to the upright position using the pullstrap on the back of the third row seat or lift the seatback and ...

Страница 69: ...ty belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 3 Fold the seatback down See Folding the Seatback earlier in this section 4 Remove the rear bolts on the floor on each side of the seat 5 Remove the seat by tilting it slightly upward and then pulling it out of the rear...

Страница 70: ... s are not wearing safety belts injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle In addition anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a...

Страница 71: ...nscious during and after a crash so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also in nearly all states and in all Cana...

Страница 72: ...e to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash WARNING You can be seriously injured or even killed by not wearing your safety belt properly Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest Lap Shoulder Belt All seating po...

Страница 73: ...way and start again 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 4 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 22 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you ...

Страница 74: ...Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder but not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash See How to Wear Safety Belt...

Страница 75: ...rash they will need to be replaced and probably other new parts for the vehicle s safety belt system See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 23 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides If not they are available through your dealer The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats a...

Страница 76: ...of its storage location and then return the headrest to its upright position 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person w...

Страница 77: ...the safety belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide into its storage location or on its storage clip 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 ...

Страница 78: ...fety System Check Now and then check that the safety belt reminder light safety belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are all working properly Look for 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 impac...

Страница 79: ...ty belt assemblies inspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 15 Airbag System The vehicle has th...

Страница 80: ... to work with safety belts not replace them Also airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate on page 3 27 Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts Everyone in the veh...

Страница 81: ...r them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in the vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 3 38 or Infants and Young Children on page 3 41 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light...

Страница 82: ...panel Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The driver and front outboard passenger seat mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The roof rail airbags for the driver front outboard passenger and second and third row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows ...

Страница 83: ...e only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primarily on how fast the vehicle is traveling It depends on what is hit the direction of the impact and h...

Страница 84: ...ystem predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side or in a severe frontal impact In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or the repair costs For frontal airbags inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down For seat mounted side impact and roof...

Страница 85: ...d Roof rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes For location of the airbags see Where Are the Airbags on page 3 25 The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags...

Страница 86: ...late the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modu...

Страница 87: ... is complete either the word ON or OFF or the symbol for on or off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 16 The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat...

Страница 88: ...tion 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 move the...

Страница 89: ...traints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 15 for more information including important safety information If...

Страница 90: ...ng upon the child s seating posture and body build It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person...

Страница 91: ...e of the passenger sensing system Here is how The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat If this happens the off indicator will be lit and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger sensing system will turn on the passenger air...

Страница 92: ...ates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Adding accessories that change the vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly The operation...

Страница 93: ...s see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 10 51 for additional information If your vehicle needs to be modified because you have a disability and you have questions about whether the modifications will affect the vehicle s airbag system or if you have questions about whether the airbag system will be affected if the vehicle is modified for any other reason call Customer Assistance See Customer...

Страница 94: ...ems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See your dealer for service If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving the airbag system may not work properly Have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag R...

Страница 95: ...p belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt shou...

Страница 96: ...ously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time WARNING Never do this 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 head and neck in...

Страница 97: ...children to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who are not restrained...

Страница 98: ...e front passenger seat as far back as it will go Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in...

Страница 99: ... strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants should always be secured in rear facing child restraints WARNING A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bon...

Страница 100: ...d can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child r...

Страница 101: ...child restraints In the U S refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station For CPST availability in Canada check with Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office Securing the Child within the Child Restraint WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not...

Страница 102: ... restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 31 for additional information 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 Child rest...

Страница 103: ...lling a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how ...

Страница 104: ...ay have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be su...

Страница 105: ...r Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors To assist you in locating the lower anchors each second row anchor position has a label near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion To assist you in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover if equipped or near the anchor The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback ...

Страница 106: ...the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Third Row The third row has one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear of the center seatback This anchor should be used for the center seating position only Never 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...

Страница 107: ...e anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash attach only one child restraint per anchor WARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child r...

Страница 108: ...ng the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 4 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if the vehicle has one Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Fin...

Страница 109: ...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 in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side t...

Страница 110: ...and where to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 47 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instruc...

Страница 111: ...ck is set the shoulder belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 5 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten t...

Страница 112: ...ut the Restraint on page 3 45 In addition the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 31 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 16 for more information including important safety information A label on the sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat i...

Страница 113: ... top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as...

Страница 114: ...r to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the a...

Страница 115: ...an instrument panel storage area To open the cover press the button A This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack See Auxiliary Devices on page 7 34 for more information Glove Box Lift the glove box handle to open it Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box Cupholders There are two cupholders with removable liners located in front of the center console There may be cupholders located in the secon...

Страница 116: ...the cupholders Center Console Storage Pull up on the lever located on the front of the center console armrest to slide it forward and backward To open the armrest storage area press the button located 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 ...

Страница 117: ...ss the lower storage area press the lower button C and lift up The top of the console can be folded forward for increased storage area Lift up on the handle on the rear of the console A and pull forward WARNING Never open more than one of the three latches at a time to help avoid personal injury and damage to the console Notice Slide the front console as far forward as it will go before folding th...

Страница 118: ...remove the cargo management cover 1 Open the cover It remains open when lifted 2 Pull the cover up making sure to unhook the hinges at the rear of the cover WARNING An improperly latched and closed cargo cover or cargo cover left in the open position could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden maneuver Someone could be injured Be sure to return the cover to the closed position and l...

Страница 119: ...our dealer for additional information Notice Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg 200 lbs or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails making sure to fasten cargo securely To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened Loading cargo...

Страница 120: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 4 6 Storage 2 NOTES ...

Страница 121: ... 21 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 5 21 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 22 Tire Pressure Light 5 22 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 22 Security Light 5 23 High Beam On Light 5 23 Cruise Control Light 5 24 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC With DIC Buttons 5 24 Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons 5 29 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages 5 31 Battery Voltage and Char...

Страница 122: ...l the lever A 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 A 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 steering wheel w and c...

Страница 123: ...y move forward or in reverse through the tracks See the separate navigation manual for more information Track information is displayed on the screen Release w and c x when the desired track is reached 2 Press and release w and c x to begin playing the track shown in the display To navigate folders on an iPod or USB device for vehicles without a navigation system 1 Press and hold w and c x while li...

Страница 124: ...les DVD front auxiliary and rear auxiliary For vehicles with the navigation system press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition See Voice Recognition in the navigation manual for more information Seek Press to go to the next radio station while in AM FM or XM For vehicles with or without a navigation system Press to go to the next track or chapter while sourc...

Страница 125: ... until the motor cools Windshield Washer J Washer Fluid Press the button at the end of the turn signal lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield The wipers clear the windshield and either stop or return to the preset speed The ignition key must be in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN for this to work See Washer Fluid on page 10 20 WARNING In freezing weather do not use the washer until the w...

Страница 126: ...ct zone for your location Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip or moving to a new state or province it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is not set correctly Compass variance is the difference between the earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If the compass is not set to the zon...

Страница 127: ...he compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount a magnetic emergency light magnetic note pad holder or any other magnetic item Turn off the vehicle move the magnetic item then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass To calibrate the compass use the following procedure Compass Calibration Procedure 1 Before calibrating the compass make sure the compass ...

Страница 128: ...to day month year 1 Press G and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on the radio screen until the time 12H hour and 24H hour and the date MM DD month and day and DD MM day and month display 2 Press the pushbutton located under the desired option 3 Press G again to apply the selected default or let the screen time out Power Outlets The vehicle has 12 volt outlets that ...

Страница 129: ...outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only such as cell phone charge cords Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternative Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts The power outlet is located on the rear of the center console An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use The light comes on when t...

Страница 130: ...at something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehi...

Страница 131: ...Black plate 11 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 Instruments and Controls 5 11 Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown Metric Similar ...

Страница 132: ...ossible it is set at zero and a label is put on the driver door to show the old mileage reading Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Fuel Gauge English Metric When the ignition is on the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left in the tank An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on The gauge will first indicate empty ...

Страница 133: ...t it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up The gauge does not go back to empty when the ignition is turned off Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Metric English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature If the gauge pointer moves into the red area it means that the engine coolant has ove...

Страница 134: ...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 electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Safet...

Страница 135: ...lectronic 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 The system check includes the airbag sensor s passenger sensing system the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system se...

Страница 136: ... the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag 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 airb...

Страница 137: ...led OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels to produce a cleaner environment This light 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 15 for more information If the malfunction indicator la...

Страница 138: ...eed Avoid hard accelerations Avoid steep uphill grades If towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light continues to flash stop and park the vehicle Turn the vehicle off wait at least 10 seconds and 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 emis...

Страница 139: ...ystem test equipment is connected to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel See your dealer if assistance is needed The vehicle may not pass inspection if The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON RUN while the engine is off The OBD II On Boar...

Страница 140: ...ully release If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released it means the vehicle has a brake problem If while driving the light comes on and a brake message comes on the Driver Information Center DIC pull off the road and stop carefully The pedal could be harder to push or the pedal can go closer to the floor It could take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed fo...

Страница 141: ...ill brakes but no antilock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on there are no antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 20 Tow Haul Mode Light This light comes on when the Tow Haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode on page 9 25 StabiliTrak Indicator Light This light comes on briefly whi...

Страница 142: ...mation about tire pressures and the TPMS When the 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 Vehicle Messages on page 5 31 for more information Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pr...

Страница 143: ...the engine is started If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If it does not come 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...

Страница 144: ...hat 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 22 for more information 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 the top right corner o...

Страница 145: ...tems T Vehicle Information Press this button to scroll through the following 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 schedul...

Страница 146: ...n METRIC or ENGLISH units All of the vehicle information will then be displayed in the unit of measurement selected FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC The tire pressure will be shown in either kilopascals kPa or pounds per square inch psi Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRO...

Страница 147: ... is not reset at the beginning of the trip To use the retroactive reset feature press and hold the set reset button for at least four seconds The trip odometer will display the number of kilometers km or miles mi driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving Once the vehicle begins moving the trip odometer will accumulate mileage For example if the vehicle was driven 8 km...

Страница 148: ...my cannot be reset TIMER Press the trip fuel button until TIMER displays This display can be used as a timer To start the timer press the set reset button while TIMER is displayed The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time the ignition is off Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on even if another display is bei...

Страница 149: ...ip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers km or miles mi To switch between English and metric measurements see UNITS later in this section TRIPA or TRIP B Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIPA or TRIP B displays This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since th...

Страница 150: ...ddition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 for more information Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oi...

Страница 151: ...e available languages The available languages are ENGLISH default FRANCAIS French ESPANOL Spanish and NO CHANGE 3 Once the desired language is displayed release the trip odometer reset stem to set your choice Vehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition Mu...

Страница 152: ... cluster See Charging System Light on page 5 17 Driving with this problem could drain the battery Turn off all unnecessary accessories Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible See your dealer Brake System Messages SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 20...

Страница 153: ...d out of P Park Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC POWER LIFTGATE OFF This message displays when the power liftgate has been turned off by pressing the power liftgate button on the center console RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is no...

Страница 154: ...tice If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed See Engine Overheating on page 10 17 for more information This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling syste...

Страница 155: ...also displays when the vehicle s engine power is reduced Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no reduction in performance proceed to your destination The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced Anyti...

Страница 156: ...NUAL This message displays if there is something interfering with the park assist system See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 33 for more information PARK ASSIST OFF After the vehicle has been started this message displays to remind the driver that the URPA system has been turned off Press the set reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC...

Страница 157: ...g system Have your dealer inspect the system for problems See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 15 and Airbag System on page 3 23 for more information Anti theft Alarm System Messages SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft deterrent system The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the...

Страница 158: ...ding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tires on page 10 36 Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 and Tire Pressure on page 10 42 You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time press the set reset button or the trip odometer reset stem The DIC also shows...

Страница 159: ...le has the All Wheel Drive AWD system this message displays if there is a problem with this system If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle after 30 seconds and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the AWD system needs service See your dealer SERVICE TRANSMISSION This ...

Страница 160: ...Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir Also see Washer Fluid on page 10 20 for more information Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization With DIC Buttons Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred set...

Страница 161: ...he DIC messages appear to English Press the customization button until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to display all DIC messages in English DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC disp...

Страница 162: ...l automatically unlock See Automatic Door Locks on page 2 8 for more information 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 the following settings OFF None of the doors will automatically unlock DRIVER AT KEY OUT Only the driver door wi...

Страница 163: ...eive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 for more information 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 following settings L...

Страница 164: ...s 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 current setting will remain To select a ...

Страница 165: ...t known setting To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired 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 19 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT M...

Страница 166: ... memory recall took place prior to removing the key again NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC 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 7 f...

Страница 167: ... 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 is...

Страница 168: ...e Universal Home Remote Keep the original hand held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section When programming a garage door park outside of th...

Страница 169: ...e door and the hand held transmitter button Do not release the Universal Home Remote button or the hand held transmitter button until Step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require substitution of Step 3 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 4 The indicator light on the Universal Home Remote will flash slowly at fir...

Страница 170: ...g the Universal Home Remote System Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons Gate Operator and Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seco...

Страница 171: ...ons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote device 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds 2 Release both buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote buttons repeat the programming instructions earlier...

Страница 172: ...Black plate 52 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 5 52 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES ...

Страница 173: ...or Lighting Instrument Panel 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 lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steeri...

Страница 174: ...lowing lamps A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Push the turn signal lane change lever away from you to turn the high beams on Pull the lever toward you to return to low beams This indicator l...

Страница 175: ...The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps will go off and the DRL will come on The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed Do not cover the light sensor on top of the instrument panel because it works with the DRL Delayed Headlamps Delayed headlamps provide a period of exterior lighting as you leave the area aro...

Страница 176: ... change Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is completed If the lever is briefly pressed and released the turn signal flashes three times The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes ...

Страница 177: ...y 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 located in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers The dome lamps come on when a door is opened unless the dome lamp overri...

Страница 178: ...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 will not come on unless a door is opened Delayed Entry Lighti...

Страница 179: ...ower 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 the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or...

Страница 180: ...Y 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 With DIC Buttons on page 5 24 or Driver Information Center DIC Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 Battery Power Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained if the interior courtesy lamps or reading ...

Страница 181: ...o 7 7 Satellite Radio 7 8 Radio Reception 7 12 Multi Band Antenna 7 13 Audio Players CD Player 7 13 CD DVD Player 7 15 MP3 Radios with CD USB 7 22 MP3 Radios with CD DVD 7 28 Auxiliary Devices 7 34 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 7 36 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 7 45 Phone Bluetooth 7 46 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 7 54 ...

Страница 182: ...vehicle is parked Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system Set up the tone speaker adjustments and preset radio stations For more information see Defensive Driving on page 9 3 The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 19 for more information Navigat...

Страница 183: ...Black plate 3 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 Infotainment System 7 3 Operation Radio with CD Radio with CD USB Similar ...

Страница 184: ...7 36 for more information on the RSE system The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Playing the Radio...

Страница 185: ...e current song being played Auto Text will automatically page scroll the information every five seconds above the FAV presets on the radio display To activate Auto Text 1 Press MENU to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the softkey under the AUTO TXT tab on the radio display 3 Press the softkey under the ON tab on the radio display If 4 is pressed and the song title or artist information is long...

Страница 186: ...sition press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for different types of music The choices are pop rock country talk jazz and classical Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source If the radio has a Bose audi...

Страница 187: ...udio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory If Calibration Error displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer for service Locked This message displays when the TheftLock system has locked up the radio Take the vehicle to your dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be co...

Страница 188: ...page Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or XM stations The balance fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted are stored with the favorite stations To store a station as a favorite 1 Tune to the desired radio station 2 Press FAV to display the page to store the station 3 Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds When that softkey is pressed and r...

Страница 189: ...ding a Category CAT Station CAT Category The CAT button is used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode To find XM channels within a desired category 1 Press BAND until the XM frequency displays 2 Press CAT to display the category tabs 3 Continue pressing CAT until the desired category name displays Radios with CD and DVD can also navigate the category list by pressing s REV or FWD 4 ...

Страница 190: ...each having six favorite stations available per page Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or XM stations The balance fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted are stored with the favorite stations To store a station as a favorite 1 Tune to the desired radio station 2 Press FAV to display the page to store the station 3 Press and hold one of the six softkeys until ...

Страница 191: ...annel The system is working properly No Title Info No song title information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No CAT Info No category information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Information No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Subscription Pl...

Страница 192: ...FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other For better radio reception most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day and then reduce these levels during the night Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the radio XM Satellite Radio ...

Страница 193: ...ys Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The disc can be removed If the disc is not removed after several seconds the disc automatically pulls back into the player f Tune Turn to select tracks on the CD that is currently playing SEEK and SEEK Press to go to the start of the current track if more than 10 seconds on the CD have played Press SEEK to go to the next track If either arrow is hel...

Страница 194: ...grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Care of the CD Player Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on ...

Страница 195: ...yer Playing a CD In Either the DVD or CD Slot Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing Loading a disc into the system depending on media type and format ranges from five to 20 seconds for a CD and up to 30 seconds for a DVD to begin playing If the ignition or radio is turned off while a CD is in the player it stays in the player When th...

Страница 196: ...volume Release to resume playing the track The elapsed time of the track displays FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track Sound will be heard at a reduced volume Release to resume playing the track The elapsed time of the track displays RDM Random CD tracks can be listened to in random rather than sequential order with the random setting To use random press the s...

Страница 197: ...dge of the hole and the outer edge If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Care of the CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD or DVD player If a CD is recorded on a personal compute...

Страница 198: ...dios with CD USB on page 7 22 or MP3 Radios with CD DVD on page 7 28 CD Messages Optical Error The disc was inserted upside down Disk Read Error A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format Player Error There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play The road is very rough When the road becomes smoother the CD should play...

Страница 199: ...n the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SEEK Next Track Chapter Press to go to the next track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews s REV Fast Reverse Press to quickly reverse the DVD at five times the normal speed The radio displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse To stop fast reversing press again This ...

Страница 200: ...able c Stop Press to stop playing rewinding or fast forwarding a DVD r Enter Press to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu y Menu Press to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the softkeys under the navigation arrows to navigate the cursor through the DVD menu After making a selection press this button This button only operates when using a DVD Nav Navigate...

Страница 201: ...default to the softkey menu display which requires the Play Enter or Navigation softkeys to be pressed either by the softkey on the radio or by the rear seat passenger using the remote control It may take up to 30 seconds for a DVD to begin playing Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system do one of the following Press c on the remote control Press the sof...

Страница 202: ...D or DVD CD AUX is pressed on the radio MP3 Radios with CD USB Format Radios that have the capability of playing MP3s can play mp3 or wma files that were recorded onto a CD R or CD RW disc The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates 32 kbps 40 kbps 56 kbps 64 kbps 80 kbps 96 kbps 112 kbps 128 kbps 160 kbps 192 kbps 224 kbps 256 kbps and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate Radios that ...

Страница 203: ...iles stored in folders in the root directory Tracks are played in the following order Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist When the last track of the last playlist has played play continues from the first track of the first playlist Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially throug...

Страница 204: ...time of the file displays Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays S c Previous Folder Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder c T Next Folder Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder RDM Random Files on the disc can be listened to in random rather than sequential order To use random press the softkey und...

Страница 205: ...ct the device to the USB port located in the instrument panel storage area See Instrument Panel Storage on page 4 1 for more information The USB port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device To connect an iPod connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the instrument panel storage area If ...

Страница 206: ... display additional information about the selected track Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below To use the softkeys 1 Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below or press the softkey below the function if it is currently displayed 2 Press the s...

Страница 207: ...gh the list of menus 3 Press f to select the menu 4 Turn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu 5 Press f to select the file to be played To skip through large lists the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order First softkey first item in the list Second softkey 1 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Third softkey 5 through the list each time...

Страница 208: ... storage device as well as AAC files stored on an iPod Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio plays discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio and MP3 WMA files depending on which slot the disc is loaded into The DVD Player only reads uncompressed audio and ignores MP3 WMA files on a mixed mode disc The CD Player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3 WMA files on a mixed mode disc Uncom...

Страница 209: ...r function does not function on a disc that was recorded without folders or playlists When displaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT When the disc contains only playlists and compressed audio files but no folders all files are located under the root folder The folder down and the folder up buttons search playlists first and then go to the root folder When the radio displays the nam...

Страница 210: ...WMA File From a Disc In Either the DVD or CD Slot If a disc is inserted into the top DVD slot the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks only f Tune Turn to select MP3 WMA files SEEK Press to go to the start of the track if more than five seconds have played Press to go to the previous track if less than five seconds have played Press a...

Страница 211: ...press the softkey located below either arrow tab The disc goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the artist displays To change from playback by artist to playback by album 1 Press the softkey below the Sort By tab 2 Press one of the softkeys below the Album tab from the sort screen 3 Press the softkey below the Back tab ...

Страница 212: ...evice or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the radio s display f Tune Turn to select files SEEK Press to go to the start of the track if more than 10 seconds have played Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks SEEK Press to go to the next track Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through...

Страница 213: ...lists the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order First softkey first item in the list Second softkey 1 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Third softkey 5 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fourth softkey 10 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fifth softkey end of the list h Music Navigator Press the softkey below h to view and selec...

Страница 214: ...s first connected 2 Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Shuffles all songs on the USB storage device or iPod C Shuffle Album Shuffles all songs in the current album on an iPod Shuffle Folder Shuffles all songs in the current folder on a USB storage device Auxiliary Devices The vehicle may have a 3 5 mm 1 8 in auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate and for vehicles with a...

Страница 215: ...s When a disc is in either slot the DVD CD text tab and a message showing the track or chapter number display If an auxiliary input device is not connected and a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD CD AUX button only cycles between the two sources and does not indicate No Aux Input Device If a front auxiliary input device is connected the DVD CD AUX button cycles through all avail...

Страница 216: ...two wireless headphones and a remote control See Operation on page 7 3 for more information on the vehicle s infotainment system Before Driving The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might or might not work until the temperature is within the op...

Страница 217: ...ntrol Switch the headphones off when not in use Push the power button to turn on the headphones An indicator light located on the headphones comes on If the light does not come on the batteries might need to be replaced Intermittent sound or static on the headphones can also be an indication of weak batteries See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information To adjust the volume o...

Страница 218: ...can be replaced separately from the headphone set To purchase replacement ear pads call 1 888 293 3332 then prompt zero 0 or contact your dealer Headphones should be stored in the front floor console and not in the front seat back pocket Headphone damage can occur when the second row seats are folded forward Battery Replacement To change the batteries on the headphones 1 Turn the screw to loosen t...

Страница 219: ...nd zoom screen brightness and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu by using the remote control To change a setting 1 Press z 2 Use n q p o and r to navigate and use the setup menu 3 Press z again to remove the setup menu from the screen Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following sources Wireless headphones Vehicle speak...

Страница 220: ...ater in this section for more information Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the overhead console and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries might need to be replaced S...

Страница 221: ...lay menu or a DVD menu is active c Stop Press to stop playing rewinding or fast forwarding a DVD Press twice to return to the beginning of the DVD s Play Pause Press to start playing a DVD Press while a DVD is playing to pause it Press again to continue playing the DVD When the DVD is playing depending on the radio play may be slowed down by pressing s then The DVD continues playing in a slow play...

Страница 222: ...unction vary for each disc 1 through 0 Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad provides the capability of direct chapter or track number selection Clear Press within three seconds after entering a numeric selection to clear all numerical inputs 10 Double Digit Entries Press to select chapter or track numbers greater than nine Press this button before entering the number If the remote control becomes los...

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

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

Страница 225: ...e control of the volume for each set of headphones The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off The front audio system displays X when the RSA is on and disappears from the display when it is off Audio can be heard through wired headphones not included plugged into the jacks on the RSA If the vehicle has this feature audio can also be heard on Channel 2 of the wireless headphones The ...

Страница 226: ...channel set on the main radio This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing press PROG to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer press PROG to select the next...

Страница 227: ...n The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9 1 m 30 ft Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the 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 ar...

Страница 228: ... the vehicle is moving Pairing only needs to be completed once unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or 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 ...

Страница 229: ...le cell phone in the order in which all the available 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 and hold b g for two seconds 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 connecte...

Страница 230: ...the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number Using the Delete Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 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 and h...

Страница 231: ...one at a time that you want to dial After each digit is 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 and hold b g for two seconds 2 After the tone say Re dial Once connected the person called will be heard through the au...

Страница 232: ...hen say Mute call To cancel mute press b g and then say Un mute call Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON RUN Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System t...

Страница 233: ...ne system Account numbers can also be stored for use Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial 3 Say the number or name tag to send Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system it will be retained indefinitely This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing informa...

Страница 234: ...5 978 762 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2010 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Copyright 1992 2010 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved ...

Страница 235: ...ents 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 A Fan Control B Temperature Control C Air Delivery Mode Control D Air Conditioning E REAR Rear Climate Control F Recirculation G Rear Window Defogger 9 Off Turn the fan control all the way counterclockwise to turn the fr...

Страница 236: ...lation and runs the air conditioning unless the outside temperature is less than 4 C 40 F Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defog mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear 0 Defrost This clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents with some to the floor vents In this mode outside air is pulled inside the...

Страница 237: ...s mode is activated unless the outside air temperature is less than 4 C 40 F While in recirculation mode the windows can fog when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed REAR Rear Climate Control Press to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on or off See Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate Control Only on page 8 9...

Страница 238: ... Conditioning L PASS Passenger M Passenger Side Temperature Control Display Function Each time the temperature mode or fan control buttons are pressed the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting The outside temperature is displayed on the instrument panel cluster O On Off Press to turn the climate control system on or off While the system is off outsid...

Страница 239: ...ide temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary The system will remain at the selected setting Choosing the warmest or coolest temperatures does not cause the vehicle to heat or cool more quickly To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather the system delays turning on the fan until warm air is available Press the fan control to override this delay and select the fan speed Temp...

Страница 240: ...rument panel and floor outlets Some air is directed towards the windshield and side window outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets 6 Floor Air is directed to the floor outlets with some of the air directed to the windshield side window and second row floor outlets In this mode the system uses outside air Defog This mode clears the windows of fog or m...

Страница 241: ...stem removes moisture from the air so water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Recirculation Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off An indicator light comes on when recirculation is on When the engine is turned off the recirculation mode automatically turns off and must be re selected when the engine is turned on again This mode recircu...

Страница 242: ...e or sharp object to clear the inside rear window Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass These actions may damage the rear defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Sensors The solar sensor located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel monitors the solar heat Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly The inter...

Страница 243: ...trol System Rear Climate Control Only A Fan Control B Temperature Control C Air Delivery Mode Control For vehicles with the rear climate control system the controls are located on the rear of the center console The system can also be controlled with the front controls Press the REAR button on the front climate control system to turn the rear climate control system on or off An indicator comes on w...

Страница 244: ...through the overhead outlets Bi Level Air is directed through the rear floor outlets as well as the overhead outlets 6 Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets The rear system floor outlets are located under the third row seats Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio A Fan Control B Air Delivery Mode Control C Temperature Control For vehicles with the rear climate cont...

Страница 245: ... change the direction of the airflow Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display H Vent Air is directed through the overhead outlets Bi Level Air is directed through the rear floor outlets as well as the overhead outlets 6 Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets The rear system floor outlets are located under the third row seats Air Vents Use the slider switch...

Страница 246: ...hicle turn on the air conditioner to reduce windshield fogging Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air and inside air when in recirculation mode To find out what type of replacement filter to use see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 13 1 Open the glove box 2 Twist the compartment retainers A and pull outward ...

Страница 247: ... compartment dampener arm is aligned properly to the dampener gear assembly 5 Squeeze the housing cover A tabs to remove 6 Remove the old air filter from the passenger compartment air filter housing B 7 Install the new air filter 8 Replace the housing cover 9 If removed reinstall the instrument panel compartment assembly 10 Reinstall the compartment retainers See your dealer if additional assistan...

Страница 248: ...Black plate 14 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 8 14 Climate Controls 2 NOTES ...

Страница 249: ...xhaust Engine Exhaust 9 21 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 22 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 22 Manual Mode 9 24 Tow Haul Mode 9 25 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 26 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 26 Parking Brake 9 27 Brake Assist 9 28 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 28 Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak System 9 28 Cruise Control Cruise Control 9 31 Object Detection Systems Ultras...

Страница 250: ...devices Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions Become familiar with vehicle features before driving such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor Stop or park the vehicle to...

Страница 251: ...nt 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 with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle Braking steering and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while drivin...

Страница 252: ...n relation to the speed of the vehicle The amount of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park At faster speeds the steering effort increases to provide a sport like feel to the steering This provides maximum control and stability If the vehicle seems harder to steer than normal when parking or driving slowly there may be a problem w...

Страница 253: ...ration 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 follow these suggestions Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go The vehicle may straighte...

Страница 254: ...upants 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 wet enough and you are going fast enough When the vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road There is no hard and...

Страница 255: ...G Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill Stay in your own lane Do not swing wide or cut across the cent...

Страница 256: ...ry surfaces Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby If possible use the Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program Mexico on page 13 9 To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe Turn on the hazard warning flashers Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror WARNING Snow can trap...

Страница 257: ...the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow If the vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to the vehicle s traction system in the Index If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method WARNING If the vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or oth...

Страница 258: ...your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label WARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross 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 Over...

Страница 259: ...cle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of ava...

Страница 260: ...36 kg 300 lbs C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 317 kg 700 lbs Example 2 A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 453 kg 1 000 lbs B Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 5 340 kg 750 lbs C Available Cargo Weight 113 kg 250 lbs Example 3 A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 453 kg 1 000 lbs B Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs C Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs ...

Страница 261: ...f the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline N...

Страница 262: ...he vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break In Notice The vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow t...

Страница 263: ...d the brake pedal must be applied Notice Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key Use the correct key make sure it is all the way in and turn it only with your hand If the key cannot be turned by hand see your dealer STOPPING THE ENGINE LOCK OFF When the vehicle is stopped turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF to turn the engine off Ret...

Страница 264: ...ith the wheels turned off center 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 ACC ACC ACCESSORY This is the position in which you can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets This position unlocks the ignition and steering wheel Use this position if ...

Страница 265: ...ed when the engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts If the engine does not start and the key is held in START cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage To prevent gear damage this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch...

Страница 266: ...ours before starting Some models may have an internal thermostat in the cord which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0 F 18 C To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is located on the driver side of the engine compartment It is routed around the windshield washer fluid reservoir 3 Plug the cord ...

Страница 267: ...re the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 43 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 9 27 for more information 2 Move the shift lever into P Park by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the shift lever all t...

Страница 268: ... so you can shift out of P Park Shifting out of Park The vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system The shift lock release is designed to Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P Park with the shift lever button fully released and Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P Park unless the ignition is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal ...

Страница 269: ...ing garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired Continued WARNING Continued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely seal...

Страница 270: ...ansmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever...

Страница 271: ...k 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 20 R Reverse Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Shift to R Reverse only after the vehicle is stopped To rock t...

Страница 272: ...omy than D Drive You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud Manual Mode Electronic Range Select ERS Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle s speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster When using the ERS mode a number will display next to...

Страница 273: ...mode The button is located on the instrument panel under the climate controls Push the button to activate the system Push it again to deactivate the system You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load When Tow Haul is activated the Tow Haul symbol will come on the instrument panel cluster See Tow Haul Mode under Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 43 for mor...

Страница 274: ...ight be heard while this test is going on and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light stays on See Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light on page 5 21 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle a computer senses that the wheels a...

Страница 275: ... the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 20 Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down ...

Страница 276: ...hicle from rolling either forward or rearward during vehicle drive off After the driver completely stops and holds the vehicle in a complete standstill on a grade HSA will be automatically activated During the transition period between when the driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate to drive off on a grade HSA holds the braking pressure to ensure that there is no rolling The brak...

Страница 277: ...can be turned off by pressing and releasing the traction control button Traction control can be turned on by pressing and releasing the traction control button and the appropriate TRACTION CONTROL ON message will be displayed if not automatically shut off for any other reason When the traction control system is turned off the appropriate TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will be displayed on the DIC Th...

Страница 278: ...If the wheel s of one axle is allowed to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak ABS brake warning lights and any relevant DIC messages are displayed the transfer case could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and messages are displayed The traction control system may activate on dry or ro...

Страница 279: ...ocated on left side of the steering wheel T On Off Press to turn cruise control on and off The indicator comes on when cruise control is on RES Resume Accelerate Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate SET Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate Cancel Press to disengage cruise control without e...

Страница 280: ...wheel until the lower speed desired is reached then release it To slow down in small amounts press the SET button briefly Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow down to the previously set cruise speed Using C...

Страница 281: ...ft lever is moved into R Reverse A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps The interval between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle When the distance is less than 30 cm 12 in the beeping is a continuous tone for five seconds To be detected objects must be at l...

Страница 282: ...tions from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck are affecting system performance Rear Vision Camera RVC The vehicle may have a rear vision camera system Read this entire section before using it WARNING The RVC system does not display pedestrians bicyclists animals or any other object located outside the cameras field of view below the bumper or under the vehicle Cont...

Страница 283: ...aying a view of the area behind the vehicle When the driver shifts the vehicle into R Reverse the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen Once the driver shifts out of R Reverse the navigation screen will go back to the last screen that had been displayed after a delay Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off To turn the rear vision camera system on or off 1 Shift into P ...

Страница 284: ...e disabled to use the caution symbols If URPA has been disabled and the symbols have been turned on the Rear Parking Assist Symbols Unavailable error message may display See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 33 The symbols appear when an object has been detected by the URPA system The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen To turn the symbols on or off 1 Make sure that UR...

Страница 285: ...ra provides A View displayed by the camera B Corner of the rear bumper When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if The RVC is turned off See Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off earlier in this section It is dark The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens Ice snow mud or anythin...

Страница 286: ...ns Once conditions return to normal the device will reset and the green indicator will stop flashing During any of these fault conditions the display will be blank and the indicator will continue to flash as long as the vehicle is in R Reverse or until the conditions return to normal Pressing and holding z when the left indicator light is flashing will turn off the video display along with the lef...

Страница 287: ... Requirements If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California Emissions Standards the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance might b...

Страница 288: ...ge can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors It is available at your dealer Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earli...

Страница 289: ...ed fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle To open the fuel door push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if the cap is released too soon it will spring back to the right While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you op...

Страница 290: ...ght not fit properly might cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 17 Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if ...

Страница 291: ...uipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all The driver and passengers could be seriously injured The vehicle may also be damaged the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed Ask your dealer for advice and inf...

Страница 292: ...additional load Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires experience Get familiar with handling and braking with the added trailer weight The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself Check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirror adjustments If the trailer has electric brakes start the vehicle and trail...

Страница 293: ...heavy trailer or a large or heavy load under the following driving conditions Traveling through rolling terrain Traveling in stop and go traffic Traveling in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired Operating the vehicle in Tow Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer will not cause damage but there is no benefit Such a selection when unloaded may result in u...

Страница 294: ... 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 See Automatic Engine Grade Braking within Tow Haul Mode on page 9 25 The vehicle can tow in D Drive Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than a...

Страница 295: ...hings 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 See Engine Overheating on...

Страница 296: ...he GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice See Customer Assistance Offices U S and Canada on page 13 4 or Customer Assistance Offices Mexico on page 13 5 for more information Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle The Gross V...

Страница 297: ...ings 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 10 for more information Do not go over the GVW limit for the vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of the trailer tongue If using a weight distributing hitch do not go...

Страница 298: ... more than 450 kg 1 000 lbs needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed adjusted and maintained properly Because the vehicle has antilock brakes do not try to tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system If you do both brake systems will not work well or at all Trailer Wi...

Страница 299: ...trailer wiring package The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires behind the steering column for the electric trailer brake controller The harness contains the following wires Red Black Power Supply White Brake Switch Signal Gray Illumination Dark Blue Trailer Brake Signal Black Ground The electric trailer brake controller should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center Convers...

Страница 300: ...Black plate 52 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 9 52 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES ...

Страница 301: ...17 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 10 19 Power Steering Fluid 10 19 Washer Fluid 10 20 Brakes 10 21 Brake Fluid 10 22 Battery 10 23 All Wheel Drive 10 24 Starter Switch Check 10 24 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 24 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 25 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 25 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 25 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming...

Страница 302: ...form Tire Quality Grading 10 52 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 53 Wheel Replacement 10 53 Tire Chains 10 54 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 55 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 57 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 64 Tire Changing 10 65 Compact Spare Tire 10 73 Jump Starting Jump Starting 10 74 Towing Towing the Vehicle 10 79 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 79 Appearance Care Exterior Car...

Страница 303: ...g initiators seat belt pretensioners and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters may contain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Accessories and Modifications Adding non dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety including s...

Страница 304: ...if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners Metric and English fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong fasteners are used parts can later break or fall off You could be hu...

Страница 305: ... to the right 3 After you have partially lifted the hood gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Pull the hood down to close Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight Check to make sure the...

Страница 306: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 10 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview ...

Страница 307: ...er Engine Oil on page 10 8 H Engine Cover on page 10 7 I Engine Oil Dipstick out of view See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 8 J Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 11 K Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 10 21 L Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 11 M Windshield Washer ...

Страница 308: ...partment Overview on page 10 6 for the location of the engine oil dipstick Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential 1 If the engine has been running recently turn off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level reading 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with...

Страница 309: ... or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification Viscosity Grade SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W 30 10W 40 or 20W 50 If in an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C a...

Страница 310: ...dicates that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 mi It is possible that if driving under the best conditions the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Y...

Страница 311: ...isted in Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 The transmission...

Страница 312: ... Base 4 Loosen the outlet duct clamp A 5 Loosen the six housing cover C screws B 6 Remove the housing cover C with outlet duct 7 Remove the filter D and any loose debris that may be found in the base E 8 Inspect or replace the filter D 9 Reverse Steps 2 through 6 to reinstall the housing cover and reconnect the electrical connector to the sensor 10 Reinstall the engine cover See Engine Cover on pa...

Страница 313: ...ou can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 50 000 km 30 000 mi or 2...

Страница 314: ...p to 129 C 265 F engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Not...

Страница 315: ... symbol on it When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD line marked on the recovery tank When the engine is hot the level could be higher than the FULL COLD line If the coolant is below the FULL COLD line when the engine is hot there could be a leak in the cooling system If the coolant is low add the coolant or take the vehicle to a dealer for service How to Add...

Страница 316: ...essure cap is hot Wait for the Continued WARNING Continued cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If coolant is needed add the proper mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done 1 Detach the fasteners and lift off the panel that covers the radiator cap 2 Remove the radiator pressure cap when the c...

Страница 317: ...if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel cluster See Engine Co...

Страница 318: ...am from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when the vehicles engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could...

Страница 319: ...il it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode next in this section Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode lets the vehicle be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode there is a s...

Страница 320: ...he fluid is on or below the MIN line add fluid close to the MAX Line What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 Always use the proper fluid Notice Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Always use the correct fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1...

Страница 321: ...le is moving except when applying the brake pedal firmly WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well That could lead to a crash When the brake wear warning sound is heard have the vehicle serviced Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes...

Страница 322: ... on page 10 6 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear When new linings are installed the fluid level goes back 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 so...

Страница 323: ... Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If brake fluid is spilled on the 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 ...

Страница 324: ...ely if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in P Park or N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service 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...

Страница 325: ...y steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running s...

Страница 326: ...rm 3 Replace the wiper blade 4 Return the wiper arm and blade assembly to the rest position on the glass Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment However if your vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment to the low beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their high beam headlamps at you f...

Страница 327: ...n the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it from the taillamp assembly 7 Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket 8 Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it connects 9 Push the taillamp assembly back into its original location When reinstalling the taillamp assembly make sure the pin on the taillamp assembly lines up and is inserted correctly i...

Страница 328: ...om the bulb socket C 5 Reverse the steps to install Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number License Plate Lamp 194LL Rear Sidemarker Lamp 194LL Rear Turn Signal and Taillamps 7443 W21 5W For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring WARNING Exposure to high voltage can cause shock burns and even death The high voltage components in ...

Страница 329: ...oad and a fuse needs to be replaced the same amperage fuse can be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor ...

Страница 330: ...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 located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block Notice Spilli...

Страница 331: ... 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 ECM Engine Control Module ...

Страница 332: ...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 PCM IGN Powertrain Control Module Ignition PWR L GATE Power Liftgate PWR OUTLET Power Outlet REAR CAMERA Rear Vision Camera RR APO Rear Accessory Power Outlet RR DEFOG Rear Defogger Fuses Usage RR HVAC Rear Climate Control System RT HI BEAM Right High Beam Hea...

Страница 333: ...ling Fan 3 FOG LAMP Fog Lamps HI BEAM High Beam Headlamps HID LO BEAM High Intensity Discharge HID Low Beam Headlamps 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 Relays Usage Stop Lamps China Only Stop Lamps China Only TRLR ...

Страница 334: ...me Running Lamps DRL 2 RR Fog GMC HID Only If Equipped Rear Fog Lamps China Only DSPLY Display FRT WSW Front Windshield Washer HTD COOL SEAT Heated Cooling Seats Fuses Usage HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning INADV PWR LED Inadvertent Power LED INFOTMNT Infotainment LT TRN SIG Driver Side Turn Signal MSM Memory Seat Module PDM Power Mirrors Liftgate Release PWR MODE Power Mode PWR MIR P...

Страница 335: ...r Seat Relay PWR WNDW Power Windows Relay PWR COLUMN Power Steering Column Relay L GATE Liftgate Relay LCK Power Lock Relay REAR WSW Rear Window Washer Relay UNLCK Power Unlock Relay Relays Usage DRL2 Daytime Running Lamps 2 Relay If Equipped LT UNLCK Driver Side Unlock Relay DRL Daytime Running Lamps Relay If Equipped SPARE Spare FRT WSW Front Windshield Washer Relay ...

Страница 336: ...ger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If the tread is bad...

Страница 337: ...epartment of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT Department of Transportation code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the...

Страница 338: ...cturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 420 kPa 60 psi For more i...

Страница 339: ... letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire The load index represents the load car...

Страница 340: ...ignifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT Motor Vehicle Safety Standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating fo...

Страница 341: ...the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard See Tire Pressure on page 10 42 andVehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 d...

Страница 342: ...ached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good Underinflated tires or tires that do not have enoug...

Страница 343: ...e cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until the recommended pressure is reached If the inflation pressure is high press on the metal stem in the ce...

Страница 344: ...ion indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure...

Страница 345: ...C Without DIC Buttons on page 5 29 and Tire Messages on page 5 38 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as the vehicle is driven This could be an early indicator that the air pressure is getting low and needs to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label shows the size of the original equipme...

Страница 346: ... should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully See your dealer for service Replacement tires or wheels do not match the o...

Страница 347: ... 5 Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall near the valve stem Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 6 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 7 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 8 Proceed to the...

Страница 348: ...s Time for New Tires on page 10 49 and Wheel Replacement on page 10 53 Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires If the vehicle has a compact spare tire do not include it in the tire rotation Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated See Tire Pressure on page 10 42 and Vehicle Load Limit...

Страница 349: ...te of the tires Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1 6 mm 1 16 in or less of tread remaining See Tire Inspection on page 10 47 and Tire Rotation on page 10 48 for more information The rubber in tires ages over time This also applies for the spare tire if the vehicle has one even if it is never used Multiple co...

Страница 350: ... monitoring performance GM s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire s sidewall near the tire size If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 10 37 for additional information GM recommends replacing all the tires at the same time Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of...

Страница 351: ...on page 9 10 for the label location and more information about the Tire and Loading Information label 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 sys...

Страница 352: ...ominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks 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 Add...

Страница 353: ...r car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause he...

Страница 354: ...earance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 55 for more information 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...

Страница 355: ... be very bumpy and noisy Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire Re inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash Never attempt to re inflate a tire that has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat Have your dealer or an authori...

Страница 356: ...he engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised Continued WARNING Continued 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 5 Place wheel blocks on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire safely follow the instructions...

Страница 357: ... pressure WARNING Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit there may not be a spare tire and tire changing equipment and on som...

Страница 358: ... Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be replaced See Removal and...

Страница 359: ...age 10 64 2 Unwrap the sealant air hose F and the power plug H 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the sealant air hose F onto the tire valve stem Turn it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug H into the accessory pow...

Страница 360: ...eached Notice If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes the vehicle should not be driven farther The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve See Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada on page 13 7 or Roa...

Страница 361: ...s fallen more than 68 kPa 10 psi below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program Mexico on page 13 9 If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa 10 psi from the recommended inflation pressure inflate the ti...

Страница 362: ...ing Flashers on page 6 4 See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 55 for other important safety warnings 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 64 2 Unwrap the air only hose G and the power plug H 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach i...

Страница 363: ...bel See Tire Pressure on page 10 42 The pressure gauge C may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached If you inflate the tire higher than the recommended pressure you can adjust the excess pressure by pressing the pressure deflation button D if eq...

Страница 364: ...sealant hose 2 Press the canister release button 3 Pull up and remove the canister 4 Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer 5 Push the new canister into place Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the storage compartment on the driver side at the rear of the vehicle 1 Press down on the latch tab and pull the cover off...

Страница 365: ...e rear of the vehicle 1 Open the jack storage compartment by pulling on the latch tab located toward the rear of the vehicle and pulling the cover off A Tool Bag B Wing Bolt C Jack 2 Remove the wing bolt B by turning it counterclockwise 3 Push the jack C up out of the holding bracket and remove the tool bag A 4 Turn the jack on its side with the bottom facing toward you 5 Pull the jack straight ou...

Страница 366: ... nearest the liftgate 2 Open the carpet cutout C that is located through the hole of the storage compartment 3 Attach the wrench B into the hoist shaft D 4 Turn the wrench B counterclockwise to lower the spare tire E to the ground Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 5 Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the spare t...

Страница 367: ...in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced If the vehicle has aluminum wheels remove the wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench 3 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the wrench For wheels with a wheel lock key use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and wrench The key is supplied in the front passenger door pocket Notice If this vehicle has wheel...

Страница 368: ...s off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 7 Raise the vehicle by turning th...

Страница 369: ...from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 11 Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 12 Put the nuts on by hand by turning them clockwise until the wheel is held against the mounting surface Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel 13 Lower the vehicle by attaching the wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely WARNING Wheel nu...

Страница 370: ... tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing upwards the secondary latch will not work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from the vehicle If this happened when the vehicle was being driven the tire might contact a person or another vehicle causing injury and damage to itself Be sure the underbody mounte...

Страница 371: ...y against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the wrench until you feel more than two clicks This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 6 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wrench to tighten the cable Storing the Flat Tire 1 Remove the cab...

Страница 372: ...and the plastic spare tire heat shield C as shown 5 Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges B 6 Hook the other end of the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinge on the other side of the vehicle 7 Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure 8 Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker Push the tube toward the front of the vehicle 9 Close the liftgate an...

Страница 373: ...sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed Store the center 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 compac...

Страница 374: ...o 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 The All Wheel Drive AWD system will be automatically disabled when you use the compact spare To restore the AWD and prevent excessive wear on the clutch in your AWD replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as possible Notice Tire chains will not fit ...

Страница 375: ...t 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 four wheel drive vehicle be...

Страница 376: ...st 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 jumper cables do not ha...

Страница 377: ...erminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other 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 at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts ...

Страница 378: ...rect order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that ha...

Страница 379: ... towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome 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 the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider bef...

Страница 380: ...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 ...

Страница 381: ...front tires is a compact spare tire Towing with two 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 placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front...

Страница 382: ...vice designed for towing 5 Remove the key from the ignition 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly 7 Release the parking brake Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never have the vehicle towed from the rear Do not tow the vehicle from the rear ...

Страница 383: ...n all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting Finish Care Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish See your dealer for approved cleaning products Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoa...

Страница 384: ...onger seal better and not stick or squeak See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome U...

Страница 385: ...teel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Underbody Maintenance Use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle s underbody Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this If not removed rust and corrosion can develop Sheet Metal Damage If th...

Страница 386: ... removed quickly Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior Before using cleaners read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label While cleaning the interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows To prevent damage do not clean the interior using ...

Страница 387: ... as possible prior to vacuuming To clean 1 Saturate a clean lint free colorfast cloth with water or club soda Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet 2 Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip from the cleaning cloth 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Rotate the cleaning cloth to a clean area ...

Страница 388: ...nel Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions Notice Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or painted surface in the vehicle blot immediately and clean with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution Damage caused by air fresheners would not be covere...

Страница 389: ...it over Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat Use only a single floor mat on the driver side Do not place one floor mat on top of another Button Retainer Floor mats with a button type retainer Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat 1 Pull up on the rear of the mat to unlock and remove 2 Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the floor mat openings over the carpet retainers and snap...

Страница 390: ...ter the slot in the floor mat grommet with the knob on the floor and set into position 4 Turn the knob until it is perpendicular to the slot in the grommet to lock the mat in place 5 Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the pedals ...

Страница 391: ...ho can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With trained technicians...

Страница 392: ... 39 Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal chart The Additional Required Services Severe are for vehicles that are Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous terrain Frequently towing a trailer Used for high speed or competitive driving Used for taxi police or delivery service Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Serv...

Страница 393: ...life system must be reset Your trained dealer technician can perform this work If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally service the vehicle within 5 000 km 3 000 mi since the last service Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 10 Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km 7 500 mi Rotate the tires if recommended for the vehicle a...

Страница 394: ... or damaged parts Lubricate body components See Exterior Care on page 10 83 Check starter switch See Starter Switch Check on page 10 24 Check automatic transmission shift lock control function See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10 24 Check ignition transmission lock See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10 25 Check parking brake and automatic transmission p...

Страница 395: ...Black plate 5 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 Service and Maintenance 11 5 ...

Страница 396: ...g or odors b Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve if the vehicle has one works properly Replace as needed c Or every four years whichever comes first d 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 th...

Страница 397: ...Black plate 7 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 Service and Maintenance 11 7 ...

Страница 398: ...es first d Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced e Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System on page 10 13 f Or every 10 years whichever comes first Inspect for fraying excessive cracking or d...

Страница 399: ...rt the vehicle maintain a battery with full cranking power Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians can inspect the belts and recommend replacement when necessary Brakes Brakes stop the vehi...

Страница 400: ...trol for a smoother ride Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration bounce sway while braking longer stopping distance or uneven tire wear As part of the multi point inspection trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking blown seals or damage and can advise when service is needed Tires Tires need to be properly inflated rotated and balanced Ma...

Страница 401: ...ent may need to be adjusted include pulling improper vehicle handling or unusual tire wear Your 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...

Страница 402: ...ble water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 13 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 88862806 in Canada 88862807 Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Carrier Assembly Differential Rear Dr...

Страница 403: ...74 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 in Canada 992887 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15278634 A3083C Engine Oil Filter 89017525...

Страница 404: ...aintenance 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 ...

Страница 405: ...Black plate 15 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 Service and Maintenance 11 15 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Страница 406: ...Black plate 16 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 11 16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Страница 407: ...indshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the vehicle s engine code Se...

Страница 408: ...the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 10 8 L 11 4 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 83 3 L 22 0 gal Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 5 0 L 5 3 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 11 for information on checking fluid level...

Страница 409: ...ck plate 3 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 6L V6 Engine D Automatic 1 10 mm 0 043 in Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Страница 410: ...Black plate 4 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual 2012 12 4 Technical Data 2 NOTES ...

Страница 411: ...y Defects to the Canadian Government 13 18 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 18 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 19 Event Data Recorders 13 19 OnStar 13 20 Navigation System 13 20 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 13 20 Radio Frequency Statement 13 20 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure U S and Canada Your satisfaction and good...

Страница 412: ...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 interpretation o...

Страница 413: ...gram 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 The Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Care Centre ...

Страница 414: ...neral Motors for support if needed STEP THREE If your case is not resolved in a reasonable amount of time by your dealer please call the General Motors Customer Assistance Center CAC and provide the following information Name Address Phone number Model year Brand Vehicle Identification Number VIN Mileage Delivery date Description of the problem Dealership name Dealership address See Customer Assis...

Страница 415: ...gin Islands General Motors de Mexico S de R L de C V Customer Assistance Center Av Ejercito Nacional 843 Col Granada C P 11520 Mexico D F 01 800 466 0800 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0800 Customer Assistance Offices Mexico To contact the Customer Assistance Center CAC use the phone numbers listed in this section Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday 08 00 to 20 00 hours and Saturday...

Страница 416: ...es for your specific vehicle OnStar and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries Other Helpful Links Chevrolet www chevrolet com Chevrolet Merchandise www chevymall com Help Center www chevrolet com pages mds helpcenter faq do FAQ Contact Us My GM Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and us...

Страница 417: ...888 889 2438 For Canadian purchased vehicles call 1 800 268 6800 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle I...

Страница 418: ...properly inflated It is the owner s responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Impound towing caused by violation of any laws Legal fines Mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Towing or services for vehicle...

Страница 419: ...ided by the new vehicle limited warranty Roadside Assistance provides assistance to the driver and passengers while driving the vehicle within your city of residence or on any passable road in Mexico the United States and Canada Services are subject to the limitations described in the following pages Program coverage varies by country Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 365 days of the...

Страница 420: ...ill be asked to cover the difference in cost at the time of the move If the vehicle cannot be received by the nearest Chevrolet dealer due to scheduling conflicts the vehicle will be taken to a safe place where it will remain for up to 48 hours until it can be taken to the dealer If the storage costs exceed the amount authorized the owner is responsible to pay the difference at the time of service...

Страница 421: ...en repaired Roadside Assistance will provide bus or commercial airline one way service subject to availability for the person designated by you to collect your vehicle at the dealership s location if you or the designated person are not in the same town or city as the dealership These services are not provided for U S or Canada residents All services provided in the U S and Canada are at the owner...

Страница 422: ... the limits of the program some of which are listed previously in this section To contact Roadside Assistance by phone use the following numbers Mexico 01 800 466 0800 United States 1 866 466 8901 Canada 1 800 268 6800 E mail asistencia chevrolet gm com Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Scheduling Servic...

Страница 423: ...vide shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes one way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of your dealer s area Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs and public transportation is used instead of your dealer s shuttle service the expe...

Страница 424: ...sale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built Genuine GM Collision parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are preserved The use of Genuine GM ...

Страница 425: ...ure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier consider switching to another insurance carrier If the vehicle is leased the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replaceme...

Страница 426: ...r Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with the repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if the vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for...

Страница 427: ...redit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc at www helminc com Or write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Make checks payable in U S funds Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Gove...

Страница 428: ...hicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately and notify General Motors of Canada Limited Call Transport Canada at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 80 rue Noel Gatineau QC J8Z 0A1 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this notify General Motors Call 1 800 222 1020 or write Chev...

Страница 429: ...in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in the vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the drive...

Страница 430: ...tion system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information Refer to the navigation manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection wit...

Страница 431: ...an connect to a live Advisor for Emergency Security Navigation Connection and Diagnostic Services Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons If the status light is Solid Green System is ready Flashing Green On a call Red Indicates a problem Push Q or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 to speak to an Advisor Push X to Make a call end a call or answer an incoming call Give...

Страница 432: ...identify the vehicle location and can provide critical information to emergency personnel The Advisor is also trained to offer critical assistance in emergency situations Security OnStar provides services like Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Ignition Block and Roadside Assistance if the vehicle is equipped with these services OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely if it is equipped with aut...

Страница 433: ...n a tone 3 Say Goodbye Exits voice commands Get My Destination 1 Push X System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Get my destination System responds with miles to the destination then responds with OnStar ready then a tone 3 Say Goodbye Exits voice commands Other Navigation Services Available from OnStar OnStar eNav Allows subscribers to send destinations from Google Maps and MapQuest com to ...

Страница 434: ... Say Store System responds Please say the number you would like to store 3 Say the entire number without pausing System responds Please say the name tag 4 Pick a name tag System responds About to store name tag Does that sound OK 5 Say Yes or No to try again System responds OK storing name tag Place a Call Using a Stored Number 1 Push X System responds OnStar ready 2 Say Call name tag System respo...

Страница 435: ...e prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible after acquiring the vehicle The Advisor will update vehicle records and will explain the OnStar service offers and options available How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Turn by Turn Navigation and Hands Free Calling...

Страница 436: ...ne network congestion or jamming See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions Push Q for help with Locating a gas station with an at...

Страница 437: ...lp gain access to the vehicle Global Positioning System GPS Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall buildings in parking garages around airports in tunnels underpasses or parking garages or in an area with very dense trees If GPS signals are not available the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar However OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact location In ...

Страница 438: ...ated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle Do not add any electrical equipment See Add On Electrical Equipment on page 9 51 Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www onstar com Privacy sensitive users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privac...

Страница 439: ... an Airbag Inflate 3 27 Where Are the Airbags 3 25 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 5 16 Readiness Light 5 15 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 36 System Check 3 23 Alarm System Anti theft 2 13 All Wheel Drive 9 26 10 24 AM FM Radio 7 7 Antenna Multi band 7 13 Anti theft Alarm System 2 13 Alarm System Messages 5 37 Antilock Brake System ABS 9 26 Warning Light 5 21 Appearance Care Exterior 10 ...

Страница 440: ... and Stoplamps 10 26 Buying New Tires 10 50 C Calibration 5 6 California Fuel Requirements 9 39 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 10 3 Warning 10 3 Camera Rear Vision 9 34 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 9 21 Liftgate 2 10 Winter Driving 9 7 Cargo Cover 4 4 Management System 4 4 Tie Downs 4 4 Cautions Danger and Warnings iii CD Player ...

Страница 441: ...sy Lamps 6 5 Courtesy Transportation Program 13 13 Cover Cargo 4 4 Engine 10 7 Cruise Control 9 31 Light 5 24 Messages 5 32 Cupholders 4 1 Customer Assistance 13 6 Offices 13 4 13 5 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 13 16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 13 1 13 3 D Damage Repair Collision 13 14 Danger Warnings and Cautions iii Data Recorde...

Страница 442: ... and Circuit Breakers 10 30 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 33 Overload 10 29 Emergency OnStar 14 2 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 10 11 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 5 17 Compartment Overview 10 6 Coolant 10 13 Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 13 Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 22 Cooling System 10 13 Cooling System Messages 5 33 Cover 10 7 Drive Belt Routing 12 3 Engine cont Exhaust 9 21 Heater 9...

Страница 443: ...ine Compartment Fuse Block 10 30 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 30 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 33 G Garage Door Opener 5 48 Programming 5 48 Gasoline Specifications 9 39 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 5 13 Fuel 5 12 Odometer 5 12 Speedometer 5 12 Tachometer 5 12 Voltmeter 5 14 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 10 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 43 Vehicle Care 10 2 Glo...

Страница 444: ...em 2 3 Keys 2 2 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 10 37 Lamp Messages 5 36 Lamps Courtesy 6 5 Dome 6 5 Exterior Controls 6 1 License Plate 10 28 Malfunction Indicator 5 17 Reading 6 6 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 16 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 3 54 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 47 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide 2 10 Lighting Delayed Entry 6 6 Delayed Exit 6 7 Entry 6 6 Illumination Control...

Страница 445: ...arm System 5 37 Battery Voltage and Charging 5 32 Brake System 5 32 Door Ajar 5 32 Engine Cooling System 5 33 Engine Oil 5 34 Engine Power 5 35 Fuel System 5 35 Key and Lock 5 36 Lamp 5 36 Object Detection System 5 36 Ride Control System 5 36 Service Vehicle 5 37 Tire 5 38 Transmission 5 39 Vehicle 5 31 Vehicle Reminder 5 40 Vehicle Speed 5 40 Washer Fluid 5 40 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview 2...

Страница 446: ...verheating Engine 10 17 Overview OnStar 14 1 P Parade Dimming 6 7 Park Shifting into 9 19 Shifting out of 9 20 Park Tilt Mirrors 2 19 Parking Assist Ultrasonic 9 33 Brake 9 27 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 25 Over Things That Burn 9 21 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 5 16 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 12 Passenger Sensing System 3 31 Perchlorate Materials Requirements California 10 3 ...

Страница 447: ...ram GM Mobility 13 7 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 3 Remote Vehicle Start 2 5 Replacement Bulbs 10 28 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 38 Maintenance 11 13 Replacing Airbag System 3 38 Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash 3 54 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 23 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 13 18 General Motors 13 18 U S Government 13 17 Restraints Where to P...

Страница 448: ...ce General Information 11 1 Parts Identification Label 12 1 Publications Ordering Information 13 16 Scheduling Appointments 13 12 Vehicle Messages 5 37 Servicing the Airbag 3 36 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmission 10 24 Shifting Into Park 9 19 Out of Park 9 20 Sidemarker and Stoplamps Bulb Replacement 10 26 Signals Turn and Lane Change 6 4 Spare Tire Compact 10 73 Specificatio...

Страница 449: ... 48 Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 57 Sealant and Compressor Kit Storing 10 64 Sidewall Labeling 10 37 Terminology and Definitions 10 39 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 52 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 53 Wheel Replacement 10 53 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 49 Tow Haul Mode 9 25 Tow Haul Mode Light 5 21 Towing Driving Characteristics 9 43 Equipment 9 49 General Information 9 43 Towing con...

Страница 450: ... Identification Label 12 1 Ventilation Air 8 11 Visors 2 22 Voltage Devices and Wiring 10 28 Voltmeter Gauge 5 14 W Warning Brake System Light 5 20 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 10 Warnings iii Cautions and Danger iii Hazard Flashers 6 4 Washer Fluid 10 20 Washer Fluid Messages 5 40 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 53 Different Size 10 51 Replacement 10 53 When It Is Time for New Tire...

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