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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 105
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 150
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 197
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 363
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 382
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 393
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
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2 Introduction
Introduction This manual describes features that Propriétaires Canadiens
may or may not be on the vehicle
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because of optional equipment that
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The names, logos, emblems, Plymouth, MI 48170
If this vehicle has the Duramax
slogans, vehicle model names, and USA
diesel engine, see the Duramax
vehicle body designs appearing in diesel supplement for additional and
this manual including, but not limited specific information on this engine. Using this Manual
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, To quickly locate information about
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your the vehicle, use the Index in the
COLORADO are trademarks and/or back of the manual. It is an
service marks of General Motors specific vehicle to confirm the
features. alphabetical list of what is in the
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or licensors. Keep this manual in the vehicle for it can be found.
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A circle with a slash through it is a Vehicle Symbol Chart
{ Danger safety symbol which means “Do Here are some additional symbols
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let that may be found on the vehicle
Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen.”
high level of risk which will result and what they mean. See the
in serious injury or death. features in this manual for
Symbols information.
The vehicle has components and 9 : Airbag Readiness Light
labels that use symbols instead of
{ Warning text. Symbols are shown along with # : Air Conditioning
Warning indicates a hazard that
the text describing the operation or ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
information relating to a specific
could result in injury or death. component, control, message,
$ : Brake System Warning Light
gauge, or indicator. " : Charging System
M : Shown when the owner’s I : Cruise Control
Caution manual has additional instructions ` : Do Not Puncture
or information.
Caution indicates a hazard that ^ : Do Not Service
could result in property or vehicle
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions B : Engine Coolant Temperature
damage. or information. O : Exterior Lamps
0 : Shown when there is more _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
information on another page —
“see page.” . : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
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* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief 5
In Brief Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 20
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20
Instrument Panel Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Driver Information Center (DIC)
Initial Drive Information (Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8 Driver Information Center (DIC)
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lane Departure
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 23
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11 Performance and Maintenance
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Traction Control/Electronic
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 24
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13 Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 25
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Driving for Better Fuel
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Roadside Assistance
Vehicle Features Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 195. 8. Heated Front Seats 0 49 (If 13. Steering Wheel Controls 0 106
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn Equipped). (If Equipped).
and Lane-Change Signals 9. Power Outlets 0 109 (If Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 145. Equipped). (Uplevel) Controls (If
Driver Information Center (DIC) 10. Shift Lever. Equipped).
(Base Level) Controls (If See Automatic Transmission See Driver Information Center
Equipped). 0 224 or Manual Transmission (DIC) (Base Level) 0 129 or
See Driver Information Center 0 229. Driver Information Center (DIC)
(DIC) (Base Level) 0 129 or (Uplevel) 0 131.
11. Auxiliary Jack 0 165.
Driver Information Center (DIC) 14. Horn 0 107.
(Uplevel) 0 131. USB Port 0 159.
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment
3. Instrument Cluster (Upevel) 12. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 106 (Out of View).
0 114 or Instrument Cluster 0 145.
16. Cruise Control 0 247.
(Base Level) 0 112. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 240. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer System 0 251 (If Equipped).
0 107. Cargo Lamp 0 147.
17. Transfer Case Knob (If
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic Lane Departure Warning Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Headlamp System 0 144. (LDW) 0 253 (If Equipped). Drive 0 231.
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator Hill Descent Control (HDC) Driver Mode Control (ZR2
(If Equipped). See Vehicle 0 243 (If Equipped). Only) 0 244 (If Equipped).
Alarm System 0 36.
Tow/Haul Mode 0 229 (If 18. Hood Release. See Hood
6. Infotainment 0 150. Equipped). 0 277.
7. Climate Control Systems 0 191 Locking Front Axle 0 246 (If 19. Parking Brake 0 239.
(If Equipped). Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control Locking Rear Axle 0 245 (If
System 0 193 (If Equipped). Equipped).
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20. Data Link Connector (DLC) Initial Drive
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Information
Light) 0 120.
This section provides a brief
21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 142. overview about some of the
Fog Lamps 0 146 (If important features that may or may
Equipped). not be on your specific vehicle.

22. Instrument Panel Illumination For more detailed information, refer

Control 0 147. to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner’s manual.

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System K : Press to unlock the driver door.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Press K again within three seconds
transmitter functions may work from to unlock all remaining doors.
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock
vehicle. and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 136.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press 7 and
hold for at least three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. Press 7
again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 30.
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Remote Vehicle Start Door Locks If equipped with power door locks:
If equipped, the engine can be To lock or unlock a door from the Q : Press to lock the doors.
started from outside of the vehicle. outside press Q or K on the K : Press to unlock the doors.
Starting the Vehicle Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) See Door Locks 0 33 and Power
transmitter or use the key in the Door Locks 0 34.
1. Press and release Q on the driver door.
RKE transmitter. To lock a door from the inside, push Windows
2. Immediately press and hold / down on the door lock knob. To
unlock, pull the door handle once to Power Windows
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. unlock the door and again to
unlatch it.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering. Power Door Locks
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
. Press and hold / until the Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab
parking lamps turn off. Similar
. Turn on the hazard warning Power windows work when the
flashers. Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
. Turn the vehicle on and then off. or when Retained Accessory Power
Similar
(RAP) is active. See Retained
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 32. Accessory Power (RAP) 0 220.
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Using the window switch, press to 3. Try to move the seat back and Power Lumbar
open or pull to close the window. forth to make sure it is locked
The windows may be temporarily in place.
disabled if they are used repeatedly Power Seats
within a short time.

Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats

If equipped, press and hold the top

of the control to increase lumbar
support. Press and hold the bottom
of the control to decrease lumbar
To adjust a power seat, if equipped: support. Release the control when
. Move the seat forward or the desired level of support is
rearward by sliding the control reached.
forward or rearward. See Lumbar Adjustment 0 48.
To adjust a manual seat: . Raise or lower the entire seat by
1. Pull the handle at the front of moving the entire control up
the seat. or down.
2. Slide the seat to the desired See Power Seat Adjustment 0 48
position and release the and Reclining Seatbacks 0 48.
handle.
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Reclining Seatbacks 2. Push and pull on the seatback See Heated Front Seats 0 49.
to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 48. Head Restraint
Adjustment
Heated Seats 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
position.
To recline: See Head Restraints 0 46 and Seat
1. Lift the lever. Adjustment 0 47.
2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, and then
release the lever to lock the If equipped, the buttons are on the
seatback in place. center stack. To operate, the engine
must be running.
3. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked. Press + to heat the driver or
To return the seatback to the upright passenger seatback only.
position: Press z to heat the driver or
1. Lift the lever fully without passenger cushion and seatback.
applying pressure to the The indicator light comes on when
seatback. this feature is on.
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Seat Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status
indicator lights on the overhead
System console are visible when the vehicle
is started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0 119.

Mirror Adjustment
Using hood-mounted air deflectors
and add-on convex mirror
United States attachments could decrease mirror
performance.
Exterior Mirrors
Manual Mirrors
Refer to the following sections for If equipped, adjust the manual
important information on how to use mirror by moving it up and down or
seat belts properly: Canada and Mexico left to right to see a little of the side
. Seat Belts 0 53. The passenger sensing system will of the vehicle and to have a clear
. turn off the front outboard view behind the vehicle.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 54. passenger frontal airbag under See Manual Mirrors 0 38.
. certain conditions. No other airbag
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 55.
is affected by the passenger
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for sensing system. See Passenger
Children (LATCH System) 0 80. Sensing System 0 66.
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Power Mirrors Interior Mirror Steering Wheel
Adjustment Adjustment
Adjust the mirror for a clear view of
the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid the glare of
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, the rearview mirror
If equipped, adjust the power dims automatically to reduce the
mirrors: glare of the headlamps from behind. To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Move the selector switch to L The dimming feature comes on
(Left) or R (Right) to choose when the vehicle is started. 1. Pull the lever down.
driver or passenger mirror. 2. Move the steering wheel up
2. Press the arrows on the control or down.
pad to move each mirror in the 3. Pull the lever up to lock the
desired direction. steering wheel in place.
3. Return the selector switch to
the center position.
See Power Mirrors 0 39.
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Tilt and Telescoping Steering Interior Lighting Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
Wheel
Dome Lamps
The interior lamps control in the
overhead console controls both the
front and rear interior lamps.

The front reading lamps are in the

overhead console.

To adjust the tilt and telescoping

steering wheel, if equipped:
( : Turns the lamps off.
1. Pull the lever down.
H : Turns the lamps on when any
2. Move the steering wheel up door is opened.
or down.
' : Keeps the lamps on all
3. Pull or push the steering wheel the time.
closer or away from you.
The rear reading lamps are in the
4. Pull the lever up to lock the headliner.
steering wheel in place.
# or $ : Press to turn each lamp
Do not adjust the steering wheel on or off.
while driving.
For more information, see Dome
Lamps 0 147.
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Exterior Lighting . Instrument Panel Lights The windshield wiper/washer lever
. Taillamps is on the right side of the steering
column. With the ignition on or in
. License Plate Lamps ACC/ACCESSORY, move the
. Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps windshield wiper lever to select the
wiper speed.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the HI : Use for fast wipes.
headlamps. LO : Use for slow wipes.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel lights.
instrument panel to the left of the See:
steering wheel. . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 142.
O : Turns off the automatic . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
headlamps and Daytime Running
0 144.
Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp INT : Move the lever up to INT for
control toO again to turn the . Fog Lamps 0 146.
intermittent wipes, then turn the x
automatic headlamps or DRL INT band up for more frequent
back on. Windshield Wiper/Washer wipes or down for less frequent
For vehicles first sold in Canada, off wipes.
will only work when the vehicle is in OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
P (Park).
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
AUTO : Automatically turns on the the wiper lever down. For several
headlamps at normal brightness, wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
together with the following:
. Parking Lamps
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n L : Pull the windshield wiper Climate Controls
lever toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers. These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer Climate Control System
0 107.

1. Fan Control 5. TEMP (Temperature Control)

2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 6. Rear Window Defogger (If
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls Equipped)

4. Defrost 7. Air Recirculation

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Automatic Climate Control System Transmission
Range Selection Mode

1. Fan Control 7. Rear Window Defogger

2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 8. Air Recirculation Range Selection Mode helps control
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 9. Power Button the vehicle's transmission and
4. Defrost See Climate Control Systems 0 191 vehicle speed while driving downhill
or Automatic Climate Control or towing a trailer by letting you
5. Temperature Control select a desired range of gears.
System 0 193 (If Equipped).
6. AUTO (Automatic Operation) To enable:
1. Move the shift lever to the
L (Manual Mode) position. The
current range will display next
to the L This is the highest
attainable range with all lower
gears accessible. For example,
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when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, Automatic Transfer Case
1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears
are available.
2. Press the plus/minus button on
the shift lever to select the
desired range of gears for
current driving conditions. See
Manual Mode 0 227.

Four-Wheel Drive
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,
the engine's driving power can be ZR2 Only
sent to all four wheels for extra
traction. Except ZR2 The transfer case knob is to the left
of the steering column. Use it to
Electronic Transfer Case shift into and out of the different
four-wheel drive modes.
The different drive options that may
be available are described following.
2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This
setting is used for driving in most
street and highway situations.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel
Drive) : This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction
conditions are variable.
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4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use Vehicle Features g : Press to seek the previous
this setting when extra traction is station.
needed, such as on snowy or icy Infotainment System l : Press to seek the next station.
roads or in most off-road situations.
The base radio information is See Overview 0 152 about these
N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting included in this manual. See the and other radio features.
only when towing the vehicle. infotainment manual for information
See Recreational Vehicle Towing on the uplevel radios, audio players, Storing Radio Station Presets
0 348 or Trailer Towing 0 261. phone, navigation system, Rear Up to 25 preset stations from all
4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : Seat Entertainment (RSE), and bands can be stored in the favorite
voice or speech recognition, lists in any order. Up to five stations
Choose 4 n when driving in deep
if equipped. can be stored in each favorite page
sand, mud, or snow, and while and the number of favorite pages
climbing or descending steep hills.
See Four-Wheel Drive 0 231.
Radio(s) can be set.

For ZR2 locking axle information, O : Press to turn the system on. To store the station to a position in
Press and hold to turn it off. When the list, while on the active source
see Locking Rear Axle 0 245 and main page, such as AM, FM,
Locking Front Axle 0 246. on, press to mute; press again to
unmute. Turn to increase or or SXM (if equipped), press and
For ZR2 Off-Road Mode decrease the volume. hold a favorites/soft key button on
information, see Driver Mode the center stack.
Control (ZR2 Only) 0 244. RADIO : Press to choose between
FM, AM, and SXM, if equipped. See “Storing Radio Station Presets”
under AM-FM Radio 0 154.
MEDIA : Press to change the audio
source between USB, AUX, and Setting the Clock
Bluetooth® Audio, if equipped.
See Clock 0 108.
{ : Press to go to the Home Page.
MENU : Press to select a menu.
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Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite There is a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM input jack and USB port on the
satellite radio subscription can center stack. External devices such
receive SiriusXM programming. as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3
players, and USB storage devices
SiriusXM Satellite Radio may be connected, depending on
Service the audio system.
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service See USB Port 0 159 and Auxiliary
based in the 48 contiguous United Jack 0 165.
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide Bluetooth®
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to The Bluetooth system allows users
coast, and in digital-quality sound. with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone If equipped, some audio controls
A fee is required to receive the to make and receive hands-free can be adjusted at the steering
SiriusXM service. calls using the vehicle audio system wheel.
and controls.
For more information refer to: g : Press to answer an incoming
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone call or start voice recognition.
. www.siriusxm.com or call
must be paired with the in-vehicle See Bluetooth (Infotainment
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.). Bluetooth system before it can be Controls) 0 178 or Bluetooth
. www.siriusxm.ca or call used in the vehicle. Not all phones (Overview) 0 172 or Bluetooth
1-877-438-9677 (Canada). will support all functions. (Voice Recognition) 0 174 or OnStar
See Satellite Radio 0 156. See Bluetooth (Infotainment Overview 0 396. Press and hold to
Controls) 0 178 or Bluetooth activate Bluetooth voice pass-thru.
(Overview) 0 172 or Bluetooth See Voice Recognition 0 166.
(Voice Recognition) 0 174.
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i : Press to decline an incoming 1. Favorite: When on a radio +RES : If there is a set speed in
call or end a current call. Press to source, press to select the next memory, press briefly to resume to
mute or unmute the infotainment or previous audio broadcast that speed or press and hold to
system when not on a call. favorite. When listening to a accelerate. If cruise control is
media device, press to select already active, use to increase
o or p : Press the five-way control the next or previous track. vehicle speed.
to go to the previous or next area of
a display in the instrument cluster. 2. Volume: Press to increase or SET− : Press briefly to set the
decrease the volume. speed and activate cruise control.
w or x : Press the five-way If cruise control is already active,
control to go up or down in a list on
the instrument cluster.
Cruise Control use to decrease vehicle speed.
* : Press to disengage cruise
@ : Press to select a highlighted control without erasing the set
menu option. speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 247.

Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base Level)
The DIC display is in the center of
the instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the turn
signal lever.
5 : Press to turn the system on or
off. A white indicator comes on in
The favorites and volume switches the instrument cluster when cruise
are on the back of the steering is turned on.
wheel.
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If the vehicle has the uplevel See Driver Information Center (DIC)
instrument cluster, the right steering (Base Level) 0 129 or Driver
wheel controls are used to operate Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
the DIC. 0 131.

Forward Collision Alert

1. SET/CLR: Press to set, (FCA) System
or press and hold to clear, the
menu item displayed. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
2. w / x : Use the band to front-end crashes. FCA provides a
scroll through the items in green indicator, V, when a vehicle
each menu. is detected ahead. This indicator
3. MENU: Press to display the displays amber if you follow a
DIC menus. This button is also vehicle much too closely. When
used to return to or exit the last approaching a vehicle ahead too
screen displayed on the DIC. quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
See Driver Information Center (DIC) w or x : Press to move up or beeps.
(Base Level) 0 129 or Driver down in a list.
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
0 131. o or p : Press to move between System 0 251.
the interactive display zones in the
Driver Information Center cluster. Lane Departure
(DIC) (Uplevel) V : Press to open a menu or select Warning (LDW)
a menu item. Press and hold to
The DIC display is in the instrument If equipped, LDW may help avoid
reset values on certain screens.
cluster. It shows the status of many unintentional lane departures at
vehicle systems. speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
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to detect the lane markings. The The vehicle may have accessory Performance and
LDW light, @, is green if a lane power outlets:
marking is detected. If the vehicle . On the center stack below the Maintenance
departs the lane without using a turn climate control system,
signal in that direction, the light will if equipped. Traction Control/
change to amber and flash. In
. On the center floor console, Electronic Stability
addition, beeps will sound.
if equipped. Control
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
. On the rear of the center storage The Traction Control System (TCS)
0 253.
console. limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.
Rear Vision Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use. The StabiliTrak system assists with
Camera (RVC) directional control of the vehicle in
See Power Outlets 0 109.
If equipped, RVC displays a view of difficult driving conditions. The
the area behind the vehicle, on the system is on when the vehicle is
infotainment display, when the started.
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
Turning the Systems Off and
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) On (Except ZR2)
0 250.
. To turn off TCS, press and
Power Outlets release g on the center stack.
Accessory power outlets can be
i illuminates in the instrument
cluster.
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3 . To turn TCS on again, press and
player, etc. release g. i in the instrument
cluster will turn off.
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. To turn off both TCS and . To turn off both TCS and The low tire pressure warning light
StabiliTrak, press and hold g on StabiliTrak, press and hold g on alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
the center stack until i and g the center stack, until i and g
tires. If the warning light comes on,
illuminate in the instrument illuminate in the instrument stop as soon as possible and inflate
cluster. cluster. the tires to the recommended
. To turn on both systems, press . To turn on both systems, press pressure shown on the Tire and
and release g. i and g turn off and release g. i and g turn off Loading Information label. See
in the instrument cluster. in the instrument cluster. Vehicle Load Limits 0 210. The
warning light will remain on until the
StabiliTrak will automatically turn on StabiliTrak will automatically turn on tire pressure is corrected.
if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
(35 mph) in normal mode. TCS will (35 mph) in normal mode. TCS will The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
remain off until g is pressed or until remain off until g is pressed or until the vehicle is first started, and then
the ignition is turned off and then the ignition is turned off and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
back on. back on. may be an early indicator that the
See Traction Control/Electronic See Traction Control/Electronic tire pressures are getting low and
Stability Control 0 240. Stability Control 0 240. the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
Turning the Systems Off and Tire Pressure Monitor
On (ZR2 Only) The TPMS does not replace normal
This vehicle may have a Tire monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
. To turn off TCS, press and the correct tire pressures.
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
release g on the center stack. See Tire Pressure Monitor System
i and g illuminate in the 0 321.
instrument cluster.
. To turn TCS on again, press and
release g. i and g in the
instrument cluster will turn off.
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Fuel (Gasoline) E85 or FlexFuel Resetting the Oil Life System
To reset the engine oil life system:
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0 129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 131. If the vehicle
Regular Fuel No E85 or FlexFuel does not have DIC buttons, the
Use only unleaded gasoline rated Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater vehicle must be in P (Park) to
87 octane or higher in your vehicle. than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), access this display.
Do not use gasoline with an octane such as E85, cannot be used in this
rating lower as it may result in vehicle. 2. Press and hold V on the DIC,
vehicle damage and lower fuel or SET/CLR on the turn signal
lever if the vehicle does not
economy. See Fuel 0 255. Engine Oil Life System have DIC buttons, for several
The engine oil life system calculates seconds. The oil life will
Fuel (Diesel) engine oil life based on vehicle use change to 100%.
For diesel vehicles, do not use and, on most vehicles, displays a The oil life system can also be reset
gasoline. See “Fuel for Diesel Driver Information Center (DIC) as follows:
Engines” in the Duramax diesel message when it is necessary to
supplement. change the engine oil and filter. The 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
oil life system should be reset to on the DIC.
100% only following an oil change. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0 129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 131.
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2. Fully press the accelerator . Keep vehicle tires properly
pedal slowly three times within inflated.
five seconds. If the display . Combine several trips into a
shows 100%, the system is single trip.
reset.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
See Engine Oil Life System 0 283. the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
Driving for Better Fuel near the size.
Economy . Follow recommended scheduled
Driving habits can affect fuel maintenance.
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy Roadside Assistance
possible. Program
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
smoothly.
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
. Brake gradually and avoid
1-888-889-2438
abrupt stops.
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time. New Chevrolet owners are
automatically enrolled in the
. When road and weather
Roadside Assistance Program.
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 386.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
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Keys, Doors, and Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39
39
Keys and Locks
Windows Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39
39 Keys
Interior Mirrors { Warning
Keys and Locks Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 41
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 41
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with
Automatic Dimming Rearview the ignition key is dangerous and
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) children or others could be
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Windows seriously injured or killed. They
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 32 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 could operate the power windows
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 or other controls or make the
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 vehicle move. The windows will
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 function with the keys in the
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 34 ignition, and children or others
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 could be caught in the path of a
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 closing window. Do not leave
Doors children in a vehicle with the
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ignition key.

Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 36
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 38
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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reduce the risk of unintentionally
Warning (Continued) moving the key out of the RUN
position. Do not add any additional
impacted, and airbags may not items to the ring attached to the
deploy. To reduce the risk of ignition key. Attach additional items
unintentional rotation of the only to the second ring, and limit
ignition key, do not change the added items to a few essential keys
way the ignition key and Remote or small, light items no larger than
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, an RKE transmitter.
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.

The ignition key and key rings, and

{ Warning RKE transmitter, if equipped, are
designed to work together as a
If the key is unintentionally
system to reduce the risk of
rotated while the vehicle is unintentionally moving the key out
running, the ignition could be of the RUN position. The ignition
moved out of the RUN position. key has a small hole to allow
This could be caused by heavy attachment of the provided key ring.
items hanging from the key ring, It is important that any replacement
or by large or long items attached ignition keys have a small hole. See
to the key ring that could be your dealer if a replacement key is
contacted by the driver or required.
steering wheel. If the ignition The combination and size of the
moves out of the RUN position, rings that came with your keys were
the engine will shut off, braking specifically selected for your
and steering power assist may be vehicle. The rings are connected to
(Continued) the key like two links of a chain to
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Programming with Two Programming without Two
Recognized Keys Recognized Keys
To program a new key: Program a new key to the vehicle
1. Insert the original, already when a recognized key is not
programmed key in the ignition available. Canadian regulations
and turn the ignition on. require that owners see their dealer.

2. Turn the ignition off and If two currently recognized keys are
remove the key. not available, follow this procedure
to program the first key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds,
insert the second original This procedure will take
already programmed key in the approximately 30 minutes to
Interference from radio-frequency ignition and turn the ignition on. complete for the first key. The
identification (RFID) tags may vehicle must be off and all of the
4. Turn the ignition off, and keys you wish to program must be
prevent the key from starting the
remove the key. with you.
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle. 5. Insert the new key to be 1. Insert the new vehicle key into
programmed and turn the the ignition.
The key is used for the ignition and
ignition on within five seconds.
all door locks. 2. Turn the ignition on. The
The security light will turn off security light will come on.
Programming Keys once the key has been
programmed. 3. Wait 10 minutes until the
Follow these procedures to program security light turns off.
up to eight keys to the vehicle. 6. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional
keys are to be programmed. 4. Turn the ignition off.

If a key is lost or damaged, see your 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
dealer to have a new key made. times. After the third time, turn
the ignition on; the key is
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learned and all previously With an active OnStar service plan, Remote Keyless Entry
known keys will no longer work an OnStar Advisor may remotely
with the vehicle. unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
(RKE) System Operation
6. To learn the second key, turn Overview 0 396. The RKE transmitter functions may
the ignition off. Insert the work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
second key to be learned and Remote Keyless Entry the vehicle.
turn the ignition on. (RKE) System Other conditions can affect the
After two keys are learned, the performance of the transmitter. See
See Radio Frequency Statement
remaining keys can be learned by Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
0 392.
following the procedure in System 0 30.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
“Programming with Two
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
Recognized Keys.”
range:
The key has a bar-coded key tag
. Check the distance. The
that the dealer or qualified locksmith
transmitter may be too far from
can use to make new keys. Store
the vehicle.
this information in a safe place, not
in the vehicle. . Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
blocking the signal.
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush . Check the transmitter's battery.
or pick. See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
See your dealer if a replacement With Remote Start (without
key or additional key is needed. . If the transmitter is still not Remote Start Similar)
working correctly, see your
If locked out of the vehicle, see / : If equipped, / is used to start
dealer or a qualified technician
Roadside Assistance Program the engine from outside the vehicle
for service.
0 386. using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 32.
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Q : Press to lock all doors. Pressing K on the RKE transmitter Battery Replacement
If enabled through the Driver disarms the vehicle alarm system. Replace the battery in the
Information Center (DIC), the turn See Vehicle Alarm System 0 36. transmitter soon if the REPLACE
signal lamps flash once to indicate 7 : Press and release one time to BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
locking has occurred. If enabled initiate vehicle locator. The turn message displays in the DIC.
through the DIC, the horn chirps signal lamps flash and the horn
when Q is pressed again within sounds three times. Caution
three seconds. See Vehicle Press and hold 7 for at least
Personalization 0 136. When replacing the battery, do
three seconds to sound the panic not touch any of the circuitry on
Pressing Q arms the vehicle alarm alarm. The turn signal lamps flash the transmitter. Static from your
system. See Vehicle Alarm System and the horn sounds repeatedly for body could damage the
0 36. 30 seconds. The alarm turns off transmitter.
K : Press once to unlock only the when the ignition is turned on or 7
is pressed again. The ignition must
driver door. If K is pressed again be off for the panic alarm to work. To replace the battery:
within three seconds, all remaining
doors unlock. The interior lamps Programming Transmitters to
may come on and stay on for the Vehicle
20 seconds or until the ignition is
Only RKE transmitters programmed
turned on.
to this vehicle will work. If a
If enabled through the DIC, the turn transmitter is lost or stolen, a
signal lamps flash twice to indicate replacement can be purchased and
unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle programmed through your dealer.
Personalization 0 136. If enabled Each vehicle can have up to
through the DIC, the exterior lamps eight transmitters programmed to it.
may turn on. See Vehicle See your dealer for transmitter
Personalization 0 136. programming.
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1. Separate and remove the back 5. Push together the transmitter . The key is in the ignition.
cover of the transmitter with a back cover top side first, and . The hood is not closed.
flat, thin object, such as a coin. then the bottom toward the
key ring. . There is an emission control
system malfunction and the
Remote Vehicle Start malfunction indicator lamp is on.
If equipped, the engine can be The engine will turn off during a
started from outside of the vehicle. remote vehicle start if:
The climate controls and rear . The coolant temperature gets
window defogger may also too high.
come on. . The oil pressure gets low.
If the vehicle has heated seats and
The RKE transmitter range may be
the feature is turned on in vehicle
less while the vehicle is running.
personalization, the heated seats
will turn on during colder outside Other conditions can affect the
temperatures and will shut off when performance of the transmitter.
2. Press and slide the battery the ignition is turned on. See See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
down toward the pocket of the Heated Front Seats 0 49. System 0 30 or Vehicle
transmitter in the direction of Personalization 0 136.
the key ring. Do not use a Laws in some communities may
metal object. restrict the use of remote starters. Starting the Engine Using Remote
Check local regulations for any Start
3. Remove the battery. requirements on remote starting of
4. Insert the new battery, positive vehicles. 1. Press and release Q.
side facing up. Replace with a Do not use remote start if the 2. Immediately press and hold /
CR2032 or equivalent battery. vehicle is low on fuel. until the turn signal lamps flash
The vehicle cannot be remote or for at least four seconds.
started if:
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When the vehicle starts, the Canceling a Remote Start
parking lamps will turn on. The Warning (Continued)
To cancel a remote start, do one of
doors will be locked and the the following:
climate control system may passengers should wear
seat belts properly and the
come on. . Press and hold / until the
doors should be locked
The engine will continue to run for parking lamps turn off. whenever the vehicle is
10 minutes. Repeat the steps for . Turn on the hazard warning driven.
one 10-minute time extension. Turn flashers. . Young children who get into
the ignition on to operate the
. Turn the vehicle on and then off. unlocked vehicles may be
vehicle.
unable to get out. A child
Extending Engine Run Time Door Locks can be overcome by
The engine run time can be extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even
extended by 10 minutes, for a total { Warning death from heat stroke.
of 20 minutes, if during the first
10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are Unlocked doors can be Always lock the vehicle
repeated while the engine is still dangerous. whenever leaving it.
running. An extension can be . Passengers, especially . Outsiders can easily enter
requested, 30 seconds after children, can easily open through an unlocked door
starting. the doors and fall out of a when you slow down or stop
A maximum of two remote starts, moving vehicle. The doors the vehicle. Locking the
or a single start with an extension, can be unlocked and doors can help prevent this
is allowed between ignition cycles. opened while the vehicle is from happening.
moving. The chance of
The ignition must be turned on and
being thrown out of the To lock or unlock a door from the
then back off to use remote start
vehicle in a crash is outside press Q or K on the
again.
increased if the doors are Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
not locked. So, all transmitter or use the key in the
(Continued) driver door.
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To lock a door from the inside, push Power Door Locks When Q is pressed on the power
down on the door lock knob. To door lock switch with the door open,
unlock, pull the door handle once to a chime will sound three times
unlock the door and again to indicating that delayed locking is
unlatch it. active.
Free-Turning Locks The doors will then lock
The door key lock cylinder turns automatically five seconds after all
freely when either the wrong key is doors are closed. If a door is
used, or the correct key is not fully reopened before five seconds have
inserted. The free-turning door lock elapsed, the five-second timer will
feature prevents the lock from being reset once all the doors are closed
forced open. To reset the lock, turn again.
it to the vertical position with the Press Q on the door lock switch
correct key fully inserted. Remove Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab
the key and insert it again. If this Similar again, or press Q on the RKE
does not reset the lock, turn the key transmitter, to override this feature
halfway around in the cylinder and If equipped with power door locks: and lock the doors immediately.
repeat the reset procedure. Q : Press to lock the doors. Delayed locking can be
K : Press to unlock the doors. programmed through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Delayed Locking Vehicle Personalization 0 136.

This feature delays the actual Automatic Door Locks

locking of the doors until
five seconds after all doors are If equipped, the doors will lock
closed. automatically when all doors are
closed, the ignition is on, and the
Delayed locking can only be turned shift lever is moved out of P (Park)
on when the Unlocked Door Anti
Lockout feature has been turned off.
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for automatic transmissions or Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
vehicle speed is above 13 km/h If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout has
(8 mph) for manual transmissions. been turned on and the vehicle is
To unlock the doors: off, the driver door is open, and
locking is requested, all the doors
. Press K on a power door lock will lock and the driver door will
switch. remain unlocked. Push the lock
. If equipped with an automatic button on the door or the RKE
transmission, shift the transmitter a second time to lock the
transmission into P (Park) driver door. The Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout feature can be turned
. If equipped with manual on or off. See Vehicle
transmission, remove the key Personalization 0 136.
from the ignition when parked. Press { to activate the safety locks
on the rear doors. The indicator light
Automatic door locking cannot be Safety Locks comes on when activated. The
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
If equipped, the rear door safety vehicle must be on, in ACC/
can be programmed. See Vehicle
locks prevent passengers from ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Personalization 0 136.
opening the rear doors from inside Accessory Power (RAP). See
the vehicle. Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Lockout Protection 0 220.
When locking is requested with the If the indicator light flashes, the
driver door open and the key in the feature may not be working properly.
ignition, all the doors will lock and
then the driver door will unlock. This
can be manually overridden by
pressing and holding Q on the
power door lock switch.
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Doors Open the tailgate by lifting up on its Vehicle Security
handle while pulling the
tailgate down. This vehicle has theft-deterrent
Tailgate features; however, they do not make
To shut the tailgate, firmly push it
the vehicle impossible to steal.
upward until it latches.
{ Warning
After closing the tailgate, pull it back Vehicle Alarm System
It is extremely dangerous to ride to be sure it latches securely.
on the tailgate, even when the If equipped with the anti-theft alarm
vehicle is operated at low speeds. system, the indicator light, on the
People riding on the tailgate can instrument panel near the
easily lose their balance and fall windshield, indicates the status of
the system.
in response to vehicle
maneuvers. Falling from a moving
vehicle may result in serious
injuries or death. Do not allow
people to ride on the tailgate. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt
properly.

On vehicles with a lock on the

tailgate, use the key to lock or
unlock the tailgate. The power door
locks will not lock or unlock the
tailgate.
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
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Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by
A door or the hood is open. first unlocking with the RKE accident:
Slow Flash : Alarm system is transmitter, the horn will chirp and . Lock the vehicle after all
armed. the lights will flash to indicate occupants have left the vehicle
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not and all doors are closed.
Arming the Alarm System started, or the door is not unlocked
. Always unlock a door with the
1. Turn off the vehicle. by pressing K on the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second RKE transmitter.
2. Lock the vehicle with one of pre-alarm, the alarm will be Unlocking the driver door with the
the following: activated. key will not disarm the system or
. Use the Remote Keyless turn off the alarm.
If a door or the hood is opened
Entry (RKE) transmitter. without first disarming the system, Detecting a Tamper Condition
. With a door open, press Q the turn signals will flash and the
horn will sound for about If K is pressed on the RKE
on the interior of the door.
30 seconds. The alarm system will transmitter and the horn chirps three
3. After 30 seconds the alarm then re-arm to monitor for the next times, an alarm occurred previously
system will arm, and the unauthorized event. while the alarm system was armed.
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the Disarming the Alarm System Immobilizer
alarm system is operating. To disarm the alarm system or turn
Pressing Q on the RKE See Radio Frequency Statement
off the alarm if it has been activated:
0 392.
transmitter a second time will
bypass the 30-second delay . Press K on the RKE transmitter.
and immediately arm the alarm . Start the vehicle.
system.
The theft-deterrent alarm system will
not arm if the doors are locked with
the key.
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Immobilizer Operation If the engine does not start and the Exterior Mirrors
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again. Convex Mirrors
If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged, { Warning
try another ignition key. It may be A convex mirror can make things,
necessary to check the fuse. See like other vehicles, look farther
This vehicle has a passive Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 305.
away than they really are. If you
theft-deterrent system. If the engine still does not start with
cut too sharply into the right lane,
the other key, the vehicle needs
The system does not have to be service. If the vehicle does start, the you could hit a vehicle on the
manually armed or disarmed. first key may be faulty. See your right. Check the inside mirror or
The vehicle is automatically dealer. glance over your shoulder before
immobilized when the vehicle is changing lanes.
It is possible for the immobilizer
turned off. system to learn new or replacement
The system is automatically keys. Up to eight keys can be The passenger side mirror is convex
disarmed when the ignition is turned programmed for the vehicle. To shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
from off to on. program additional transmitters, see curved so more can be seen from
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the driver seat.
The security light, in the instrument
System Operation 0 30.
cluster, comes on if there is a Manual Mirrors
problem with arming or disarming Do not leave the transmitter or
the theft-deterrent system. device that disarms or deactivates If equipped, adjust manual mirrors
the vehicle theft-deterent system in by moving the mirror up and down
When trying to start the vehicle, the
the vehicle. or left to right to see a little of the
security light comes on briefly when
See your dealer to get a new key side of the vehicle and to have a
the ignition is turned on.
blank cut exactly as the ignition key clear view behind the vehicle.
that operates the system.
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Using hood-mounted air deflectors 3. Return the selector switch to outside mirror. It can show objects
and add-on convex mirror the center position. that may be in the vehicle's
attachments could decrease mirror blind zone.
performance. Folding Mirrors
Power Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent
damage when going through an
automatic car wash. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the original
position.

Heated Mirrors
If equipped, the rear window
defogger also heats the outside
mirrors.
K : Press to heat the outside
mirrors. See “Rear Window
If equipped, adjust the power
Defogger” under Climate Control
mirrors:
Systems 0 191.
1. Move the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose Blind Spot Mirrors
driver or passenger mirror.
The blind spot mirror is a small
2. Press the arrows on the control convex mirror built into the upper
pad to move each mirror in the and outer corner of the driver
desired direction.
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Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle mirror for a vehicle in the blind
Mirror is a long distance away, the zone. Then, glance over your
image in the main mirror is shoulder to double check
small and near the inboard before moving slowly into the
edge of the mirror. adjacent lane.
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 mirror.
Using the Outside Mirror with
the Blind Spot Mirror
1. Set the main mirror so that the
side of the vehicle can just be
seen and the blind spot mirror
has an unobstructed view.
2. When checking for traffic or
before changing a lane, look at
the main driver/passenger side
Actual Mirror View mirror to observe traffic in the
adjacent lane, behind your
vehicle. Check the blind spot
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Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Windows
Rearview Mirror
Interior Rearview Mirrors If equipped, the mirror will { Warning
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear automatically reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. The Never leave a child, a helpless
view of the area behind your
dimming feature comes on each adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
vehicle.
time the vehicle is started. especially with the windows
If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle closed in warm or hot weather.
may have three control buttons at They can be overcome by the
the bottom of the mirror. See your extreme heat and suffer
dealer for more information about permanent injuries or even death
OnStar and how to subscribe to it. from heat stroke.
See OnStar Overview 0 396.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.

Manual Rearview Mirror

If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare from
the headlamps from behind.
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The vehicle aerodynamics are Rear Window Lockout (Crew
designed to improve fuel economy Cab Only)
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.

Power Windows

{ Warning
Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab
Children could be seriously Similar
injured or killed if caught in the
Power windows work when the
path of a closing window. Never This feature stops the rear
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
leave keys in a vehicle with or when Retained Accessory Power passenger windows from working.
children. When there are children (RAP) is active. See Retained
in the rear seat, use the window Accessory Power (RAP) 0 220.
. Press Z to engage the rear
lockout button to prevent window lockout feature. The
operation of the windows. See Using the window switch, press to indicator light is on when
Keys 0 27. open or pull to close the window. engaged.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
. Press Z again to disengage.
within a short time.
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Window Express Movement Automatic Reversal System 1. Close all doors.
All windows can be opened without Override 2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
holding the window switch. Press ACCESSORY.
the switch down fully and quickly { Warning 3. Partially open the window to be
release to express open the programmed. Then close it and
window. If automatic reversal system
continue to pull the switch
override is active, the window will
If equipped, pull the window switch briefly after the window has
not reverse automatically. You or
up fully and quickly release to fully closed.
others could be injured and the
express close the window. 4. Open the window and continue
window could be damaged.
Briefly press or pull the window Before using automatic reversal to press the switch briefly after
switch in the same direction to stop system override, make sure that the window has fully opened.
that window’s express movement. all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path. Rear Windows
Window Automatic Reversal
System Sliding Rear Window
The express-close feature will When the engine is on, override the
reverse window movement if it automatic reversal system by pulling
comes in contact with an object. and holding the window switch if
Extreme cold or ice could cause the conditions prevent it from closing.
window to auto-reverse. The Programming the Power
window will operate normally after Windows
the object or condition is removed.
Programming may be necessary if
the vehicle battery has been
disconnected or discharged. If the
window is unable to express-up,
program each express-close
window:
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If the vehicle has this feature,
squeeze the latch in the center of
the window and slide the glass to
open it.
Be sure the latch is engaged when
the window is closed.

Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block

glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window and, if equipped, extend
along the rod.
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Seats and Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Restraints Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 62
When Should an Airbag
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Securing Child Restraints (With
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 the Seat Belt in the
Head Restraints What Makes an Airbag Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
How Does an Airbag
Front Seats Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 What Will You See after an
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 48 Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Passenger Sensing System . . . 66
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Adding Equipment to the
Rear Seats Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 71
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 72
Seat Belts Replacing Airbag System Parts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
How to Wear Seat Belts Child Restraints
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Infants and Young Children . . . . 74
Seat Belt Use During Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 77
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 78
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 59 Children (LATCH System) . . . . 80
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Replacing LATCH System Parts
Replacing Seat Belt System After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Head Restraints
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.

{ Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the Driver Seat, Inboard Button
drive until the head restraints for top of the restraint is at the same
all occupants are installed and The height of the head restraint can
height as the top of the occupant's
adjusted properly. be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
head. This position reduces the
up to raise it. Try to move the head
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
restraint to make sure that it is
locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the restraint
down. Try to move the head
restraint after the button is released
to make sure that it is locked in
place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
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Rear Head Restraints To fold the head restraint, press the Front Seats
button on the side of the head
Crew Cab restraint.
The vehicle’s rear seats have head Seat Adjustment
When an occupant is in the seat,
restraints in the outboard seating always return the head restraint to
positions that cannot be adjusted up the upright position until it locks into { Warning
or down. place. Push and pull on the head You can lose control of the
restraint to make sure that it is vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
locked.
seat while the vehicle is moving.
If you are installing a child restraint Adjust the driver seat only when
in the rear seat, see Lower Anchors the vehicle is not moving.
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 80.
Extended Cab
The vehicle’s rear seats have
headrests in the outboard seating
positions that cannot be adjusted.
If you are installing a child restraint
The rear outboard head restraints in the rear seat, see Lower Anchors
are designed to be folded. When and Tethers for Children (LATCH
folding the seatback down, the head System) 0 80.
restraint must first be manually
folded forward out of the way to fold
the seatback down.
The head restraint can be folded To adjust the seat:
forward to allow for better visibility 1. Pull the handle at the front of
when the rear seat is unoccupied. the seat.
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2. Slide the seat to the desired To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks
position and release the Reclining Seatbacks 0 48.
handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and Lumbar Adjustment { Warning
forth to be sure the seat is Sitting in a reclined position when
Power Lumbar
locked in place. the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
Power Seat Adjustment up, the seat belts cannot do
their job.
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
be in front of you. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or
other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious
If equipped, press and hold the top
internal injuries.
of the control to increase lumbar
support. Press and hold the bottom For proper protection when the
To adjust the seat, if equipped: of the control to decrease lumbar vehicle is in motion, have the
. Move the seat forward or support. Release the control when seatback upright. Then sit well
rearward by sliding the control the seatback reaches the desired back in the seat and wear the
forward or rearward. level of lumbar support. seat belt properly.
. Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the entire control up
or down.
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2. Move the seatback to the
{ Warning desired position, and then
release the lever to lock the
If either seatback is not locked, it seatback in place.
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause 3. Push and pull on the seatback
injury to the person sitting there. to make sure it is locked.
Always push and pull on the To return the seatback to the upright
seatbacks to be sure they are position:
locked. 1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback.
Do not have a seatback reclined if 2. Push and pull on the seatback
the vehicle is moving. to make sure it is locked.

{ Warning Heated Front Seats

You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
{ Warning
seat while the vehicle is moving. If temperature change or pain to
Adjust the driver seat only when the skin cannot be felt, the seat
the vehicle is not moving. heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, use care
To recline the seatback: when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
1. Lift the lever. time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
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Press z to heat the driver or The temperature performance of an
Warning (Continued) unoccupied seat may be reduced.
passenger cushion and seatback.
This is normal.
heat, such as a blanket, cushion, The indicator light comes on when
cover, or similar item. This may this feature is on. The heated seats will not turn on
cause the seat heater to during a remote start unless they
Press the button once for the are enabled in the vehicle
overheat. An overheated seat highest setting. With each press of
heater may cause a burn or may personalization menu.
the button, the seat will change to See Remote Vehicle Start 0 32 and
damage the seat. the next lower setting, and then to Vehicle Personalization 0 136.
the off setting. The indicator lights
next to the buttons indicate three for
the highest setting and one for the
lowest. If the heated seats are on
high, their level may automatically
be lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
Remote Start Auto Heated
Seats
During a remote start, the heated
seats can be turned on
automatically. The heated seats are
canceled when the ignition is turned
If equipped, the buttons are on the on. Press the heated seat button to
center stack. To operate, the engine use the heated seats after the
must be running. vehicle is started.

Press + to heat the driver or The heated seat indicator lights do

not turn on during a remote start.
passenger seatback only.
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Rear Seats the vehicle through the rear door
and left the vehicle without the
Rear Seat Reminder vehicle being shut off.
If equipped, the message REAR The feature can be turned on or off.
SEAT REMINDER LOOK IN REAR See Vehicle Personalization 0 136.
SEAT displays under certain
Folding the Rear Seat
conditions indicating there may be
an item or passenger in the rear On crew cab models, the rear
seat. Check before exiting the seatbacks can be folded forward.
vehicle.
This feature will activate when a Caution
second row door is opened while
the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes Folding a rear seat with the seat 2. Disconnect the rear center seat
before the vehicle is turned on. belts still fastened may cause belt latch from the mini-buckle
There will be an alert when the damage to the seat or the seat by inserting the tip of the seat
vehicle is turned off. The alert does belts. Always unbuckle the seat belt tongue into the slot on the
not directly detect objects in the rear belts and return them to their buckle. Let the belt retract.
seat; instead, under certain normal stowed position before
conditions, it detects when a rear folding a rear seat.
door is opened and closed,
indicating that there may be To fold a rear seatback:
something in the rear seat.
1. Fold the head restraint. See
The feature is active only once each Head Restraints 0 46.
time the vehicle is turned on and off,
and will require reactivation by
opening and closing the second row
doors. There may be an alert even
when there is nothing in the rear
seat; for example, if a child entered
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4. Reconnect the center seat belt
{ Warning latch plate to the mini-buckle.
Make sure the seat belt is not
If either seatback is not locked, it twisted.
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause 5. Push and pull on the latch
injury to the person sitting there. plate to be sure it is secure.
Always push and pull on the When the seatback is not in use, it
seatbacks to be sure they are should be kept in the upright, locked
locked. position.

3. Push and pull on the seatback

3. Pull the release strap on the to make sure it is locked in
outboard side of the seatback. place.
4. Fold the seatback forward.
To return a seatback to the upright
{ Warning
position: A seat belt that is improperly
1. Lift the seatback up and push it routed, not properly attached,
rearward. or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
2. Return the head restraint to the person wearing the belt could be
upright position. See Head seriously injured. After raising the
Restraints 0 46.
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the seat belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted.
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Seat Belts Warning (Continued)
front passenger seat is unoccupied,
only the driver seat belt must be
This section describes how to use buckled to unlock the shift lever.
seat belts properly, and some things passengers to ride in any area of
the vehicle that is not equipped This system may not allow the
not to do.
with seats and seat belts. vehicle to shift out of P (Park) if an
object — such as a briefcase,
{ Warning Always wear a seat belt, and handbag, grocery bag, laptop,
check that all passenger(s) are or other electronic device — is on
Do not let anyone ride where a restrained properly too. the front outboard passenger seat.
seat belt cannot be worn properly. If this happens, remove the object
In a crash, if you or your from the seat or buckle the
passenger(s) are not wearing This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the seat belts. seat belt.
seat belts, injuries can be much
See Seat Belt Reminders 0 118. If the driver or front outboard
worse than if you are wearing
passenger unbuckles their seat belt
seat belts. You can be seriously Seat Belt Assurance System while driving, the seat belt reminder
injured or killed by hitting things
This vehicle may have the Seat Belt chime and light(s) will come on. See
inside the vehicle harder or by Assurance System, which prevents Seat Belt Reminders 0 118.
being ejected from the vehicle. In the vehicle from shifting out of
addition, anyone who is not The Seat Belt Assurance System
P (Park). A message displays in the will time out 30 seconds after the
buckled up can strike other Driver Information Center (DIC)
passengers in the vehicle. brake pedal is initially pressed.
indicating the shift lever is locked A message displays in the DIC
It is extremely dangerous to ride when the brake pedal is applied and indicating the shift lever is unlocked
in a cargo area, inside or outside the seat belts for either the driver or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out
of a vehicle. In a collision, front outboard passenger are not of P (Park). See “Seat Belts” and
passengers riding in these areas buckled. The vehicle will not shift “Child Restraints” in the Index for
are more likely to be seriously out of P (Park). Buckle the seat information about the importance of
belts to unlock the shift lever. If the proper restraint use.
injured or killed. Do not allow
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This system may not function when worn properly, your strongest Also, in nearly all states and in
properly if the airbag readiness light bones take the forces from the seat all Canadian provinces, the law
is on. See Airbag Readiness Light belts. That is why wearing seat belts requires wearing seat belts.
0 119. makes such good sense.
Why Seat Belts Work Questions and Answers About
How to Wear Seat Belts
Seat Belts Properly
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle This section is only for people of
after a crash if I am wearing a adult size.
seat belt? There are special things to know
A: You could be — whether you are about seat belts and children, and
wearing a seat belt or not. Your there are different rules for smaller
chance of being conscious children and infants. If a child will be
during and after a crash, so you riding in the vehicle, see Older
can unbuckle and get out, is Children 0 73 or Infants and Young
much greater if you are belted. Children 0 74. Follow those rules for
everyone's protection.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why
should I have to wear seat It is very important for all occupants
belts? to buckle up. Statistics show that
When riding in a vehicle, you travel
unbelted people are hurt more often
as fast as the vehicle does. If the A: Airbags are supplemental in crashes than those who are
vehicle stops suddenly, you keep systems only. They work with wearing seat belts.
going until something stops you. seat belts — not instead of them.
It could be the windshield, the Whether or not an airbag is There are important things to know
instrument panel, or the seat belts! provided, all occupants still have about wearing a seat belt properly.
When you wear a seat belt, you and to buckle up to get the most
the vehicle slow down together. protection.
There is more time to stop because
you stop over a longer distance and,
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. Wear the shoulder belt over the If you are using a rear seating
shoulder and across the chest. position with a detachable seat belt
These parts of the body are best and the seat belt is not attached,
able to take belt restraining see Rear Seats 0 51 for instructions
forces. The shoulder belt locks if on reconnecting the seat belt to the
there is a sudden stop or crash. mini-buckle.
The following instructions explain
{ Warning how to wear a lap-shoulder belt
properly.
You can be seriously injured,
or even killed, by not wearing 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is
your seat belt properly. adjustable, so you can sit up
. straight. To see how, see
Sit up straight and always keep . Never allow the lap or “Seats” in the Index.
your feet on the floor in front shoulder belt to become
of you. loose or twisted.
. Always use the correct buckle . Never wear the shoulder
for your seating position. belt under both arms or
. Wear the lap part of the belt low behind your back.
and snug on the hips, just . Never route the lap or
touching the thighs. In a crash, shoulder belt over an
this applies force to the strong armrest.
pelvic bones and you would be
less likely to slide under the lap
belt. If you slid under it, the belt Lap-Shoulder Belt
would apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause All seating positions in the vehicle
serious or even fatal injuries. have a lap-shoulder belt.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull
the belt across you. Do not let
it get twisted.
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The lap-shoulder belt may lock If the webbing locks in the latch 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt
if you pull the belt across you plate before it reaches the height adjuster, move it to the
very quickly. If this happens, let buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to height that is right for you. See
the belt go back slightly to unlock. “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”
unlock it. Then pull the belt later in this section for
across you more slowly. instructions on use and
If the shoulder portion of a important safety information.
passenger belt is pulled out all
the way, the child restraint
locking feature may be
engaged. If this happens, let
the belt go back all the way
and start again.

3. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to
make sure it is secure. If the 5. To make the lap part tight, pull
belt is not long enough, see up on the shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Extender 0 58.
Position the release button on
the buckle so that the seat belt
could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Push up on the release button and
move the height adjuster to the
The vehicle has a shoulder belt
desired position.
height adjuster for the driver and
front outboard passenger seating After the adjuster is set to the
positions. desired position, try to move it down
without pushing the release button
Adjust the height so the shoulder
to make sure it has locked into
portion of the belt is on the shoulder
position.
and not falling off of it. The belt
should be close to, but not Seat Belt Pretensioners
contacting, the neck. Improper
shoulder belt height adjustment This vehicle has seat belt
could reduce the effectiveness of pretensioners for front outboard
To unlatch the belt, push the button the seat belt in a crash. See How to occupants. Although the seat belt
on the buckle. The belt should Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 54. pretensioners cannot be seen, they
return to its stowed position. are part of the seat belt assembly.
They can help tighten the seat belts
Always stow the seat belt slowly.
during the early stages of a
If the seat belt webbing returns
moderate to severe frontal, near
quickly to the stowed position, the
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
retractor may lock and cannot be
conditions for pretensioner
pulled out. If this happens, pull the
activation are met. Seat belt
seat belt straight out firmly to unlock
pretensioners can also help tighten
the webbing, and then release it.
the seat belts in a side crash or a
If the webbing is still locked in the
rollover event.
retractor, see your dealer.
Pretensioners work only once. If the
Before a door is closed, be sure the
pretensioners activate in a crash,
seat belt is out of the way. If a door
the pretensioners and probably
is slammed against a seat belt,
other parts of the vehicle's seat belt
damage can occur to both the seat
belt and the vehicle.
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system will need to be replaced. Seat Belt Use During that the fetus will not be hurt in a
See Replacing Seat Belt System crash. For pregnant women, as for
Parts after a Crash 0 59.
Pregnancy anyone, the key to making seat
Do not sit on the outboard seat belt Seat belts work for everyone, belts effective is wearing them
while entering or exiting the vehicle including pregnant women. Like all properly.
or at any time while sitting in the occupants, they are more likely to
seat. Sitting on the seat belt can be seriously injured if they do not Seat Belt Extender
damage the webbing and hardware. wear seat belts.
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten
Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides around you, you should use it.
But if a seat belt is not long enough,
Rear seat belt comfort guides may
provide added seat belt comfort for your dealer will order you an
older children who have outgrown extender. When you go in to order it,
take the heaviest coat you will wear,
booster seats and for some adults.
so the extender will be long enough
When installed on a shoulder belt,
the comfort guide positions the for you. To help avoid personal
shoulder belt away from the neck injury, do not let someone else use
it, and use it only for the seat it is
and head.
made to fit. The extender has been
Comfort guides are available designed for adults. Never use it for
through your dealer for the rear securing child restraints. For more
outboard seating positions. information on the proper use and fit
Instructions are included with the A pregnant woman should wear a of seat belt extenders see the
guide. lap-shoulder belt, and the lap instruction sheet that comes with
portion should be worn as low as the extender.
possible, below the rounding,
throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a seat
belt is worn properly, it is more likely
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Safety System Check Replacing Seat Belt
{ Warning System Parts after a
Periodically check the seat belt
reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch Do not bleach or dye seat belt Crash
plates, retractors, shoulder belt webbing. It may severely weaken
height adjusters (if equipped), and the webbing. In a crash, they
seat belt anchorages to make sure might not be able to provide
{ Warning
they are all in working order. Look adequate protection. Clean and A crash can damage the seat belt
for any other loose or damaged seat rinse seat belt webbing only with system in the vehicle. A damaged
belt system parts that might keep a mild soap and lukewarm water. seat belt system may not properly
seat belt system from performing Allow the webbing to dry. protect the person using it,
properly. See your dealer to have it
resulting in serious injury or even
repaired. Torn or frayed seat belts
may not protect you in a crash. Seat belts should be properly cared death in a crash. To help make
They can rip apart under impact for and maintained. sure the seat belt systems are
forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, working properly after a crash,
Seat belt hardware should be kept
have it replaced immediately. dry and free of dust or debris. As have them inspected and any
necessary exterior hard surfaces necessary replacements made as
Make sure the seat belt reminder soon as possible.
light is working. See Seat Belt and seat belt webbing may be lightly
Reminders 0 118. cleaned with mild soap and water.
Ensure there is not excessive dust After a minor crash, replacement of
Keep seat belts clean and dry. See or debris in the mechanism. If dust seat belts may not be necessary.
Seat Belt Care 0 59. or debris exists in the system please But the seat belt assemblies that
see the dealer. Parts may need to were used during any crash may
Seat Belt Care be replaced to ensure proper have been stressed or damaged.
Keep belts clean and dry. functionality of the system. See your dealer to have the seat
belt assemblies inspected or
replaced.
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New parts and repairs may be Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word
necessary even if the seat belt AIRBAG is on the center of the
system was not being used at the The vehicle has the following steering wheel for the driver and on
time of the crash. airbags: the instrument panel for the front
Have the seat belt pretensioners . A frontal airbag for the driver outboard passenger.
checked if the vehicle has been in a . A frontal airbag for the front For seat-mounted side impact
crash, or if the airbag readiness light outboard passenger airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the
stays on after you start the vehicle side of the seatback closest to
or while you are driving. See Airbag . A seat-mounted side impact the door.
Readiness Light 0 119. airbag for the driver
For roof-rail airbags, the word
. A seat-mounted side impact AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim.
airbag for the front outboard
passenger Airbags are designed to supplement
the protection provided by seat
. A roof-rail airbag for the driver belts. Even though today's airbags
and the passenger seated are also designed to help reduce
directly behind the driver the risk of injury from the force of an
. A roof-rail airbag for the front inflating bag, all airbags must inflate
outboard passenger and the very quickly to do their job.
passenger seated directly Here are the most important things
behind the front outboard to know about the airbag system:
passenger
All vehicle airbags have the word { Warning
AIRBAG on the trim or on a label
near the deployment opening. You can be severely injured or
killed in a crash if you are not
wearing your seat belt, even with
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) { Warning

airbags. Airbags are designed to airbag when it inflates can be Children who are up against,
work with seat belts, not replace seriously injured or killed. Do not or very close to, any airbag when
them. Also, airbags are not sit unnecessarily close to any it inflates can be seriously injured
designed to inflate in every crash. airbag, as you would be if sitting or killed. Always secure children
In some crashes seat belts are on the edge of the seat or leaning properly in the vehicle. To read
the only restraint. See When forward. Seat belts help keep you how, see Older Children 0 73 or
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 63. in position before and during a Infants and Young Children 0 74.
Wearing your seat belt during a crash. Always wear a seat belt,
crash helps reduce your chance even with airbags. The driver
of hitting things inside the vehicle should sit as far back as possible
or being ejected from it. Airbags while still maintaining control of
are “supplemental restraints” to the vehicle. The seat belts and
the seat belts. Everyone in the the front outboard passenger
vehicle should wear a seat belt airbags are most effective when
properly, whether or not there is you are sitting well back and
an airbag for that person. upright in the seat with both feet There is an airbag readiness light
on the floor. on the instrument cluster, which
shows the airbag symbol. The
Occupants should not lean on or
system checks the airbag electrical
sleep against the door or side
{ Warning windows in seating positions with
system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical
Because airbags inflate with great seat-mounted side impact airbags problem. See Airbag Readiness
force and faster than the blink of and/or roof-rail airbags. Light 0 119.
an eye, anyone who is up
against, or very close to, any
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Where Are the Airbags?

The front outboard passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger

frontal airbag is in the passenger Side Similar
The driver frontal airbag is in the side instrument panel. The driver and front outboard
center of the steering wheel. passenger seat-mounted side
impact airbags are in the side of the
seatbacks closest to the door.
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Warning (Continued)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate?
that person causing severe injury This vehicle is equipped with
or even death. The path of an airbags. See Airbag System 0 60.
inflating airbag must be kept Airbags are designed to inflate if the
clear. Do not put anything impact exceeds the specific airbag
between an occupant and an system's deployment threshold.
airbag, and do not attach or put Deployment thresholds are used to
anything on the steering wheel predict how severe a crash is likely
hub or on or near any other to be in time for the airbags to
airbag covering. inflate and help restrain the
Driver Side Crew Cab Shown, Do not use seat accessories that occupants. The vehicle has
Passenger Side and Extended Cab electronic sensors that help the
block the inflation path of a
airbag system determine the
Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag.
severity of the impact. Deployment
The roof-rail airbags for the driver, Never secure anything to the roof thresholds can vary with specific
front outboard passenger, and of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags vehicle design.
second row outboard passengers by routing a rope or tie‐down Frontal airbags are designed to
are in the ceiling above the side through any door or window inflate in moderate to severe frontal
windows. opening. If you do, the path of an or near frontal crashes to help
inflating roof-rail airbag will be reduce the potential for severe
{ Warning blocked. injuries, mainly to the driver's or
front outboard passenger's head
If something is between an and chest.
occupant and an airbag, the
airbag might not inflate properly Whether the frontal airbags will or
or it might force the object into should inflate is not based primarily
on how fast the vehicle is traveling.
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It depends on what is hit, the A seat-mounted side impact airbag airbag causing the bag to break out
direction of the impact, and how is designed to inflate on the side of of the cover. The inflator, the airbag,
quickly the vehicle slows down. the vehicle that is struck. and related hardware are all part of
Frontal airbags may inflate at Roof-rail airbags are designed to the airbag module.
different crash speeds depending on inflate in moderate to severe side For airbag locations, see Where Are
whether the vehicle hits an object crashes depending on the location the Airbags? 0 62.
straight on or at an angle, and of the impact. In addition, these
whether the object is fixed or roof-rail airbags are designed to How Does an Airbag
moving, rigid or deformable, narrow inflate during a rollover or in a
or wide. severe frontal impact. Roof-rail
Restrain?
airbags are not designed to inflate in In moderate to severe frontal or
Frontal airbags are not intended to
rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags near frontal collisions, even belted
inflate during vehicle rollovers, in
will inflate when either side of the occupants can contact the steering
rear impacts, or in many side
vehicle is struck, if the sensing wheel or the instrument panel. In
impacts.
system predicts that the vehicle is moderate to severe side collisions,
In addition, the vehicle has about to roll over on its side, or in a even belted occupants can contact
advanced technology frontal severe frontal impact. the inside of the vehicle.
airbags. Advanced technology
In any particular crash, no one can Airbags supplement the protection
frontal airbags adjust the restraint
say whether an airbag should have provided by seat belts by
according to crash severity.
inflated simply because of the distributing the force of the impact
Seat-mounted side impact airbags vehicle damage or repair costs. more evenly over the
are designed to inflate in moderate occupant's body.
to severe side crashes depending What Makes an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags
on the location of the impact.
Seat-mounted side impact airbags Inflate? are designed to help contain the
head and chest of occupants in the
are not designed to inflate in frontal In a deployment event, the sensing outboard seating positions in the
impacts, near frontal impacts, system sends an electrical signal first and second rows. The rollover
rollovers, or rear impacts. triggering a release of gas from the capable roof-rail airbags are
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the designed to help reduce the risk of
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full or partial ejection in rollover be some smoke and dust coming The vehicle has a feature that may
events, although no system can from the vents in the deflated automatically unlock the doors, turn
prevent all such ejections. airbags. Airbag inflation does not on the interior lamps and hazard
But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of warning flashers, and shut off the
types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer fuel system after the airbags inflate.
because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent The feature may also activate,
not toward those airbags. See When people from leaving the vehicle. without airbag inflation, after an
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 63. event that exceeds a predetermined

Airbags should never be regarded

{ Warning threshold. After turning the ignition
off and then on again, the fuel
as anything more than a supplement When an airbag inflates, there system will return to normal
to seat belts. may be dust in the air. This dust operation; the doors can be locked,
could cause breathing problems the interior lamps can be turned off,
What Will You See after for people with a history of and the hazard warning flashers can
an Airbag Inflates? asthma or other breathing trouble. be turned off using the controls for
To avoid this, everyone in the those features. If any of these
After frontal and seat-mounted side systems are damaged in the crash
impact airbags inflate, they quickly vehicle should get out as soon as
they may not operate as normal.
deflate, so quickly that some people it is safe to do so. If you have
breathing problems but cannot
may not even realize the airbags
inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still get out of the vehicle after an { Warning
be at least partially inflated for some airbag inflates, then get fresh air
A crash severe enough to inflate
time after they inflate. Some by opening a window or a door.
the airbags may have also
components of the airbag module If you experience breathing
damaged important functions in
may be hot for several minutes. For problems following an airbag
the vehicle, such as the fuel
location of the airbags, see Where deployment, you should seek
system, brake and steering
Are the Airbags? 0 62. medical attention.
systems, etc. Even if the vehicle
The parts of the airbag that come appears to be drivable after a
into contact with you may be warm,
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but not too hot to touch. There may
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. The vehicle has a crash sensing
Warning (Continued) and diagnostic module which
records information after a
moderate crash, there may be crash.
concealed damage that could See Vehicle Data Recording and
make it difficult to safely operate Privacy 0 394 and Event Data
the vehicle. Recorders 0 394. United States
Use caution if you should attempt . Let only qualified technicians
to restart the engine after a crash work on the airbag systems.
has occurred. Improper service can mean that
an airbag system will not work
In many crashes severe enough to properly. See your dealer for
inflate the airbag, windshields are service.
broken by vehicle deformation. Canada and Mexico
Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing
also occur from the front outboard System The words ON and OFF, or the
passenger airbag. symbol for on and off, will be visible
The vehicle has a passenger during the system check. When the
. Airbags are designed to inflate sensing system for the front system check is complete, either the
only once. After an airbag outboard passenger position. The word ON or OFF, or the symbol for
inflates, you will need some new passenger airbag status indicator on and off, will be visible. See
parts for the airbag system. will light on the overhead console Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
If you do not get them, the when the vehicle is started. 0 119.
airbag system will not be there
to help protect you in another The passenger sensing system
crash. A new system will include turns off the front outboard
airbag modules and possibly passenger frontal airbag under
other parts. The service manual certain conditions. No other airbag
for the vehicle covers the need is affected by the passenger
to replace other parts. sensing system.
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The passenger sensing system
works with sensors that are part of Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
the front outboard passenger seat
and seat belt. The sensors are airbag inflates. This is because secure child restraints in the rear
designed to detect the presence of the back of the rear-facing child seat. Consider using another
a properly seated occupant and restraint would be very close to vehicle to transport the child
determine if the front outboard the inflating airbag. A child in a when a rear seat is not available.
passenger frontal airbag should be forward-facing child restraint can
allowed to inflate or not. be seriously injured or killed if the If the vehicle does not have a rear
passenger frontal airbag inflates seat that will accommodate a
According to accident statistics,
and the passenger seat is in a rear-facing child restraint, a
children are safer when properly
secured in a rear seat in the correct forward position. rear-facing child restraint should not
child restraint for their weight Even if the passenger sensing be installed in the vehicle, even if
and size. system has turned off the the airbag is off.
Whenever possible, children aged passenger frontal airbag, no The passenger sensing system is
12 and under should be secured in system is fail-safe. No one can designed to turn off the front
a rear seating position. guarantee that an airbag will not outboard passenger frontal airbag if:
deploy under some unusual . The front outboard passenger
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
circumstance, even though the seat is unoccupied.
the front. This is because the risk to
the rear-facing child is so great, airbag is turned off.
. The system determines that an
if the airbag inflates. Never put a rear-facing child infant is present in a rear-facing
restraint in the front seat, even if infant seat.
{ Warning the airbag is off. If securing a
. The system determines that a
forward-facing child restraint in
A child in a rear-facing child small child is present in a child
the front outboard passenger
restraint.
restraint can be seriously injured seat, always move the seat as far
or killed if the passenger frontal back as it will go. It is better to . The system determines that a
(Continued) small child is present in a
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booster seat.
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. A front outboard passenger the on indicator will light and stay lit If the On Indicator Is Lit for a
takes his/her weight off of the as a reminder that the airbag is Child Restraint
seat for a period of time. active.
If a child restraint has been installed
. The front outboard passenger For some children who have and the on indicator is lit:
seat is occupied by a smaller outgrown child restraints, and for
person, such as a child who has very small adults, the passenger 1. Turn the vehicle off.
outgrown child restraints. sensing system may or may not turn 2. Remove the child restraint from
. There is a critical problem with off the front outboard passenger the vehicle.
the airbag system or the frontal airbag, depending upon the
3. Remove any additional items
passenger sensing system. person's seating posture and body
from the seat such as blankets,
build. Everyone in the vehicle who
When the passenger sensing cushions, seat covers, seat
has outgrown child restraints should
system has turned off the front heaters, or seat massagers.
wear a seat belt properly — whether
outboard passenger frontal airbag, or not there is an airbag for that 4. Reinstall the child restraint
the off indicator will light and stay lit person. following the directions
as a reminder that the airbag is off. provided by the child restraint
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 119.
{ Warning manufacturer and refer to
Securing Child Restraints (With
The passenger sensing system is If the airbag readiness light ever the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
designed to turn on the front comes on and stays on, it means 0 99 or Securing Child
outboard passenger frontal airbag that something may be wrong Restraints (With the Seat Belt
anytime the system senses that a with the airbag system. To help in the Rear Seat) 0 94.
person of adult size is sitting avoid injury to yourself or others, 5. If, after reinstalling the child
properly in the front outboard have the vehicle serviced right restraint and restarting the
passenger seat. When the away. See Airbag Readiness vehicle, the on indicator is still
passenger sensing system has Light 0 119 for more information, lit, turn the vehicle off. Then
allowed the airbag to be enabled, including important safety slightly recline the vehicle
information. seatback and adjust the seat
cushion, if adjustable, to make
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sure that the vehicle seatback If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material
is not pushing the child Adult-Sized Occupant from the seat, such as
restraint into the seat cushion. blankets, cushions, seat
Also make sure the child covers, seat heaters, or seat
restraint is not trapped under massagers.
the vehicle head restraint. 3. Place the seatback in the fully
If this happens, adjust the head upright position.
restraint. See Head Restraints
0 46. 4. Have the person sit upright in
the seat, centered on the seat
6. Restart the vehicle. cushion, with legs comfortably
If the on indicator is still lit, secure extended.
the child in the child restraint in a 5. If the shoulder portion of the
rear seat position in the vehicle, and belt is pulled out all the way,
check with your dealer. the child restraint locking
If no rear seat is available, do not feature will be engaged. This
If a person of adult-size is sitting in
install a child restraint in this vehicle may unintentionally cause the
the front outboard passenger seat,
and check with your dealer. passenger sensing system to
but the off indicator is lit, it could be
turn the airbag off for some
because that person is not sitting
adult-sized occupants. If this
properly in the seat or that the child
happens, unbuckle the belt, let
restraint locking feature is engaged.
the belt go back all the way,
Use the following steps to allow the
and then buckle the belt again
system to detect that person and
without pulling the belt out all
enable the front outboard passenger
the way.
frontal airbag:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
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6. Restart the vehicle and have “Child Restraints” in the Index for
the person remain in this additional information about the { Warning
position for two to importance of proper restraint use.
three minutes after the on Stowing articles under the
A thick layer of additional material, passenger seat or between the
indicator is lit. such as a blanket or cushion, passenger seat cushion and
or aftermarket equipment such as seatback may interfere with the
{ Warning seat covers, seat heaters, and seat proper operation of the passenger
massagers can affect how well the sensing system.
If the front outboard passenger passenger sensing system
airbag is turned off for an operates. We recommend that you
adult-sized occupant, the airbag not use seat covers or other Servicing the
will not be able to inflate and help aftermarket equipment except when
protect that person in a crash, approved by GM for your specific
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
resulting in an increased risk of vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Airbags affect how the vehicle
serious injury or even death. An the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 71 should be serviced. There are parts
adult-sized occupant should not for more information about of the airbag system in several
ride in the front outboard modifications that can affect how places around the vehicle. Your
passenger seat, if the passenger the system operates. dealer and the service manual have
airbag off indicator is lit. The on indicator may be lit if an information about servicing the
object, such as a briefcase, vehicle and the airbag system. To
handbag, grocery bag, laptop, purchase a service manual, see
Additional Factors Affecting Service Publications Ordering
System Operation or other electronic device, is put on
an unoccupied seat. If this is not Information 0 391.
Seat belts help keep the passenger desired remove the object from
in position on the seat during the seat.
vehicle maneuvers and braking,
which helps the passenger sensing
system maintain the passenger
airbag status. See “Seat Belts” and
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Your dealer and the service manual
{ Warning Warning (Continued) have information about the location
of the airbag sensors, sensing and
For up to 10 seconds after the in the vehicle could be injured, diagnostic module, and airbag
vehicle is turned off and the and the vehicle and/or snow plow wiring.
battery is disconnected, an airbag could be damaged. Do not install
can still inflate during improper a snow plow or similar equipment In addition, the vehicle has a
service. You can be injured if you on the vehicle. passenger sensing system for the
are close to an airbag when it front outboard passenger position,
which includes sensors that are part
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. Adding accessories that change the of the passenger seat. The
They are probably part of the vehicle's frame, bumper system, passenger sensing system may not
airbag system. Be sure to follow height, front end, or side sheet operate properly if the original seat
proper service procedures, and metal may keep the airbag system trim is replaced with non-GM
make sure the person performing from working properly. covers, upholstery, or trim; or with
work for you is qualified to do so. GM covers, upholstery, or trim
The operation of the airbag system
can also be affected by changing designed for a different vehicle. Any
object, such as an aftermarket seat
Adding Equipment to the any parts of the front seats, seat
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad
belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle module, steering wheel, instrument or device, installed under or on top
panel, inner door seals including the of the seat fabric, could also
{ Warning speakers, any of the airbag interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This
modules, ceiling or pillar garnish
If a snow plow or similar trim, overhead console, front could either prevent proper
equipment is installed on the sensors, side impact sensors, deployment of the passenger
vehicle, the airbag system may or airbag wiring. airbag(s) or prevent the passenger
not function properly. An airbag sensing system from properly
could inflate when it is not turning off the passenger airbag(s).
supposed to inflate. People riding See Passenger Sensing System
0 66.
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If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
airbags, see Different Size Tires Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued)
and Wheels 0 329 for additional
important information. open or break the airbag inspected and any necessary
coverings. If there are any replacements made as soon as
If you have to modify your vehicle opened or broken airbag possible.
because you have a disability and coverings, have the airbag
have questions about whether the covering and/or airbag module
modifications will affect the vehicle's If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replaced. For the location of the replace airbag system parts. See
airbag system, or if you have
airbags, see Where Are the your dealer for service.
questions about whether the airbag
Airbags? 0 62. See your dealer
system will be affected if the vehicle If the airbag readiness light stays on
is modified for any other reason, call for service.
after the vehicle is started or comes
Customer Assistance. See on when you are driving, the airbag
Customer Assistance Offices 0 384. Replacing Airbag System system may not work properly. Have
Parts after a Crash the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag System Check Airbag Readiness Light 0 119.
The airbag system does not need
regularly scheduled maintenance or
{ Warning
replacement. Make sure the airbag A crash can damage the airbag
readiness light is working. See systems in the vehicle.
Airbag Readiness Light 0 119. A damaged airbag system may
not properly protect you and your
Caution passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
in serious injury or even death. To
If an airbag covering is damaged, help make sure the airbag
opened, or broken, the airbag systems are working properly
may not work properly. Do not after a crash, have them
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. Q: What is the proper way to
Child Restraints Sit all the way back on the seat.
Do the knees bend at the seat wear seat belts?
edge? If yes, continue. If no,
Older Children return to the booster seat.
A: An older child should wear a
lap-shoulder belt and get the
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. additional restraint a shoulder
Does the shoulder belt rest on belt can provide. The shoulder
the shoulder? If yes, continue. belt should not cross the face or
If no, try using the rear seat belt neck. The lap belt should fit
comfort guide, if available. See snugly below the hips, just
“Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides” touching the top of the thighs.
under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 55. This applies belt force to the
If a comfort guide is not child's pelvic bones in a crash.
available, or if the shoulder belt It should never be worn over the
still does not rest on the abdomen, which could cause
shoulder, then return to the severe or even fatal internal
booster seat. injuries in a crash.
. Does the lap belt fit low and Also see “Rear Seat Belt Comfort
Older children who have outgrown
snug on the hips, touching the Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt
booster seats should wear the
thighs? If yes, continue. If no, 0 55.
vehicle’s seat belts.
return to the booster seat. According to accident statistics,
The manufacturer instructions that . Can proper seat belt fit be children are safer when properly
come with the booster seat state the
maintained for the length of the restrained in a rear seating position.
weight and height limitations for that
trip? If yes, continue. If no, In a crash, children who are not
booster. Use a booster seat with a
return to the booster seat. buckled up can strike other people
lap-shoulder belt until the child
passes the fit test below: who are buckled up, or can be
thrown out of the vehicle. Older
children need to use seat belts
properly.
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{ Warning { Warning
Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the
to wear the same seat belt. The seat belt with the shoulder belt
seat belt cannot properly spread behind their back. A child can be
the impact forces. In a crash, they seriously injured by not wearing
can be crushed together and the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a
seriously injured. A seat belt must crash, the child would not be
be used by only one person at restrained by the shoulder belt.
a time. The child could move too far
forward increasing the chance of
head and neck injury. The child
might also slide under the lap Infants and Young
belt. The belt force would then be Children
applied right on the abdomen.
That could cause serious or fatal Everyone in a vehicle needs
protection! This includes infants and
injuries. The shoulder belt should
all other children. Neither the
go over the shoulder and across
distance traveled nor the age and
the chest. size of the traveler changes the
need, for everyone, to use safety
restraints. In fact, the law in every
state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says
children up to some age must be
restrained while in a vehicle.
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appropriate child restraints. Neither
{ Warning the vehicle's seat belt system nor its
airbag system is designed for them.
Children can be seriously injured
or strangled if a shoulder belt is Children who are not restrained
wrapped around their neck. The properly can strike other people,
shoulder belt can tighten but or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
cannot be loosened if it is locked.
The shoulder belt locks when it is { Warning
pulled all the way out of the
retractor. It unlocks when the Never hold an infant or a child
shoulder belt is allowed to go all while riding in a vehicle. Due to
the way back into the retractor, crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not
but it cannot do this if it is
possible to hold it during a crash.
{ Warning
wrapped around a child’s neck.
If the shoulder belt is locked and For example, in a crash at only Children who are up against,
tightened around a child’s neck, 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) or very close to, any airbag when
the only way to loosen the belt is infant will suddenly become a it inflates can be seriously injured
to cut it. 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's or killed. Never put a rear-facing
arms. An infant or child should be child restraint in the front
Never leave children unattended secured in an appropriate outboard seat. Secure a
in a vehicle and never allow restraint. rear-facing child restraint in a rear
children to play with the seat seat. It is also better to secure a
belts. forward-facing child restraint in a
rear seat. If you must secure a
Every time infants and young forward-facing child restraint in
children ride in vehicles, they should the front outboard seat, always
have the protection provided by move the front passenger seat as
far back as it will go.
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For each type of child restraint,
there are many different models { Warning
available. When purchasing a child
restraint, be sure it is designed to be A young child's hip bones are still
used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the so small that the vehicle's regular
restraint will have a label saying that seat belt may not remain low on
it meets federal motor vehicle safety the hip bones, as it should.
standards. The restraint Instead, it may settle up around
manufacturer's instructions that the child's abdomen. In a crash,
come with the restraint state the the belt would apply force on a
weight and height limitations for a body area that is unprotected by
particular child restraint. In addition, any bony structure. This alone
there are many kinds of restraints could cause serious or fatal
Child restraints are devices used to available for children with special injuries. To reduce the risk of
restrain, seat, or position children in needs.
the vehicle and are sometimes serious or fatal injuries during a
called child seats or car seats. crash, young children should
{ Warning always be secured in appropriate
There are three basic types of child restraints.
child restraints: To reduce the risk of neck and
. Forward-facing child restraints head injury in a crash, infants and
toddlers should be secured in a
. Rearward-facing child restraints rear-facing child restraint until age
. Belt-positioning booster seats two, or until they reach the
maximum height and weight limits
The proper child restraint for your
of their child restraint.
child depends on their size, weight,
and age, and also on whether the
child restraint is compatible with the
vehicle in which it will be used.
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Child Restraint Systems

Forward-Facing Child Restraint Booster Seats

Rear-Facing Infant Restraint A forward-facing child restraint A belt-positioning booster seat is
provides restraint for the child's used for children who have
A rear-facing child restraint provides body with the harness. outgrown their forward-facing child
restraint with the seating surface restraint. Boosters are designed to
against the back of the infant. improve the fit of the vehicle's seat
The harness system holds the infant belt system until the child is large
in place and, in a crash, acts to enough for the vehicle seat belts to
keep the infant positioned in the fit properly without a booster seat.
restraint. See the seat belt fit test in Older
Children 0 73.
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Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child availability in Canada, check with
Restraint in the Vehicle restraint, refer to the instructions Transport Canada or the Provincial
that come with the restraint which Ministry of Transportation office.
may be on the restraint itself or in a
{ Warning booklet, or both, and to this manual. Securing the Child Within the
The child restraint instructions are Child Restraint
A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child important, so if they are not
restraint is not properly secured in available, obtain a replacement { Warning
copy from the manufacturer.
the vehicle. Secure the child A child can be seriously injured or
restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured
killed in a crash if the child is not
using the vehicle’s seat belt or child restraint can move around in a
properly secured in the child
LATCH system, following the collision or sudden stop and injure
people in the vehicle. Be sure to restraint. Secure the child
instructions that came with that properly following the instructions
child restraint and the instructions properly secure any child restraint in
the vehicle — even when no child is that came with that child restraint.
in this manual.
in it.

To help reduce the chance of injury, In some areas of the United States Where to Put the
the child restraint must be secured and Canada, Certified Child Restraint
in the vehicle. Child restraints must Passenger Safety Technicians
(CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics,
be secured in vehicle seats by lap children and infants are safer when
belts or the lap belt portion of a and demonstrate how to correctly
use and install child restraints. In properly restrained in an appropriate
lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH child restraint secured in a rear
system. See Lower Anchors and the U.S., refer to the National
Highway Traffic Safety seating position.
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 80 for more information. Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged
Children can be endangered in a locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in
crash if the child restraint is not inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position.
properly secured in the vehicle.
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Never put a rear-facing child
restraint in the front. This is because Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
the risk to the rear-facing child is so
great if the airbag deploys. Secure rear-facing child restraints position is not suitable for child
in a rear seat, even if the airbag restraint installation. The seat
is off. If you secure a cushion is too short to properly
{ Warning forward-facing child restraint in support a rear-facing or
A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the forward-facing child restraint.
restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back A child could be seriously injured
or killed if the front passenger as it will go. It is better to secure or killed in a sudden stop or
airbag inflates. This is because the child restraint in a rear seat. crash.
the back of the rear-facing child See Passenger Sensing System A rear-facing or forward-facing
restraint would be very close to 0 66 for additional information. child restraint can be installed in
the inflating airbag. A child in a the right rear seating position
forward-facing child restraint can using the seat cushion extension
If the vehicle does not have a rear
be seriously injured or killed if the in an extended cab model. Never
seat that will accommodate a
front passenger airbag inflates rear-facing child restraint, a install a child restraint in the right
and the passenger seat is in a rear-facing child restraint should not rear seating position without the
forward position. be secured in the vehicle, even if seat cushion extension.
Even if the passenger sensing the airbag is off. See Lower Anchors and Tethers
system has turned off the front for Children (LATCH System)
passenger frontal airbag, no { Warning 0 80 and Securing Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt in
system is fail-safe. No one can
guarantee that an airbag will not Never secure a rear-facing or the Front Seat) 0 99 or Securing
deploy under some unusual forward-facing child restraint in Child Restraints (With the Seat
circumstance, even though it is the left rear seating position in an Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 94.
turned off. extended cab model. This seating
(Continued) (Continued)
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Never secure a rear-facing or Keep in mind that an unsecured anchorage system to secure a
forward-facing child restraint in the child restraint can move around in a rear-facing or forward-facing
left rear seating position in an collision or sudden stop and injure child seat.
extended cab model. people in the vehicle. Be sure to Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat
When securing a child restraint with properly secure any child restraint in belts to secure the child and the
the seat belts in a rear seat position, the vehicle — even when no child is booster seat. If the manufacturer
study the instructions that came with in it. recommends that the booster seat
the child restraint to make sure it is be secured with the LATCH system,
compatible with this vehicle. Lower Anchors and this can be done as long as the
Child restraints and booster seats Tethers for Children booster seat can be positioned
vary considerably in size, and some (LATCH System) properly and there is no interference
may fit in certain seating positions with the proper positioning of the
The LATCH system secures a child lap-shoulder belt on the child.
better than others. restraint during driving or in a crash.
Depending on where you place the LATCH attachments on the child Make sure to follow the instructions
child restraint and the size of the restraint are used to attach the child that came with the child restraint,
child restraint, you may not be able restraint to the anchors in the and also the instructions in this
to access adjacent seat belts or vehicle. The LATCH system is manual.
LATCH anchors for additional designed to make installation of a When installing a child restraint with
passengers or child restraints. child restraint easier. a top tether, you must also use
Adjacent seating positions should In order to use the LATCH system in either the lower anchors or the seat
not be used if the child restraint your vehicle, you need a child belts to properly secure the child
prevents access to or interferes with restraint that has LATCH restraint. A child restraint must
the routing of the seat belt. attachments. LATCH-compatible never be installed using only the top
Wherever a child restraint is rear-facing and forward-facing child tether and anchor.
installed, be sure to follow the seats can be properly installed The LATCH anchorage system can
instructions that came with the child using either the LATCH anchors or be used until the combined weight
restraint system and secure the the vehicle’s seat belts. Do not use of the child plus the child restraint is
child restraint system properly. both the seat belts and the LATCH 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the seat belt
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alone instead of the LATCH Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor
anchorage system once the
combined weight is more than
29.5 kg (65 lbs).
See Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 99
or Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 94.
Child restraints built after March
2014 will be labeled with the
specific child weight up to which the
LATCH system can be used to
install the restraint.
The following explains how to attach Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3,4) is used to secure
a child restraint with these built into the vehicle. There are two the top of the child restraint to the
attachments in the vehicle. lower anchors for each LATCH vehicle. A top tether anchor is built
Not all vehicle seating positions seating position that will into the vehicle. The top tether
have lower anchors. In this case, accommodate a child restraint with attachment hook (2) on the child
the seat belt must be used (with top lower attachments (2). restraint connects to the top tether
tether where available) to secure anchor in the vehicle in order to
the child restraint. reduce the forward movement and
See Securing Child Restraints (With rotation of the child restraint during
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 99 driving or in a crash.
or Securing Child Restraints (With The child restraint may have a
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 94. single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).
Either will have a single attachment
hook (2) to secure the top tether to
the anchor.
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Some child restraints with top H : Seating positions with
tethers are designed for use with or two lower anchors.
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 sure to read and follow
the instructions for your child
restraint. To assist in locating the lower
anchors on crew cab models, each
Lower Anchor and Top Tether seating position with lower anchors
Anchor Locations has two labels near the crease Extended Cab (Rear Seats Shown)
between the seatback and the seat I : Seating positions with
cushion. top tether anchors.
A child restraint in the rear center H : Seating positions with
seating position must be installed two lower anchors.
with seat belts as it is not equipped
with lower LATCH anchors. For extended cab models with rear
See Securing Child Restraints (With seats, there are exposed metal
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 99 lower anchors for each rear seating
or Securing Child Restraints (With position, attached to the back wall,
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 94. near the seat cushion.
Even though LATCH anchors are
required for this position, a child
Crew Cab restraint (forward-facing or
rear-facing) should not be installed
I : Seating positions with in the left rear seat.
top tether anchors.
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For extended cab without rear seat
and crew cab models, there are top
tether anchor symbols to assist you
in locating the top tether anchors.

Extended Cab without Rear Seats Extended Cab with Rear Seats
(Front Seats Shown) The top tether anchors in an
For extended cab models without extended cab model are loops near
rear seats, there is a top tether the top of each rear seatback. See
anchor provided for the front Crew Cab the instructions under “Securing a
passenger seat. The top tether anchors in a crew Child Restraint with the LATCH
cab model are on the back wall System” later in this section on how
behind each rear seating position. to attach a top tether.
Fold down the rear seatback to Do not attach a top tether to the
access the anchor. See instructions loop near the top of the seatback of
for crew cab under Rear Seats 0 51. the seating position in which the
Be sure to use an anchor directly child restraint is installed.
behind the seating position where
I : Seating positions with the child restraint will be placed.
top tether anchors.
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the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top tether { Warning
must be attached.
To reduce the risk of serious or
According to accident statistics, fatal injuries during a crash, do
children and infants are safer when not attach more than one child
properly restrained in a child restraint to a single anchor.
restraint system or infant restraint Attaching more than one child
system secured in a rear seating restraint to a single anchor could
position. See Where to Put the
cause the anchor or attachment
Restraint 0 78 for additional
to come loose or even break
information.
during a crash. A child or others
Extended Cab without Rear Seats Securing a Child Restraint with could be injured.
the LATCH System
The top tether anchor in an
extended cab without rear seats is a
metal wire on the lower inboard side { Warning { Warning
of the cab wall directly behind the
If a LATCH-type child restraint is Children can be seriously injured
front passenger seat.
not attached to anchors, the child or strangled if a shoulder belt is
Do not place heavy objects on the restraint will not be able to protect wrapped around their neck. The
top tether anchor or use it as a tie the child correctly. In a crash, the
down for cargo as this may cause shoulder belt can tighten but
child could be seriously injured or cannot be loosened if it is locked.
damage to the anchor. killed. Install a LATCH-type child The shoulder belt locks when it is
Do not secure a child restraint in a restraint properly using the pulled all the way out of the
position without a top tether anchor anchors, or use the vehicle's seat retractor. It unlocks when the
if a national or local law requires belts to secure the restraint, shoulder belt is allowed to go all
that the top tether be attached, or if following the instructions that the way back into the retractor,
came with the child restraint and
the instructions in this manual. (Continued)
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2. For rear outboard seating
Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) positions, if the head restraint
interferes with the proper
but it cannot do this if it is Do not fold the rear seatback installation of the child
wrapped around a child’s neck. when the seat is occupied. Do not restraint, the head restraint
If the shoulder belt is locked and fold the empty rear seat with a may be removed. See “Head
tightened around a child’s neck, seat belt buckled. This could Restraint/Headrest Removal
the only way to loosen the belt is damage the seat belt or the seat. and Reinstallation” at the end
to cut it. Unbuckle and return the seat belt of this section.
Buckle any unused seat belts to its stowed position, before
3. If the child restraint
behind the child restraint so folding the seat.
manufacturer's instructions
children cannot reach them. Pull recommend that the top tether
the shoulder belt all the way out If you need to secure more than one be attached, attach the top
of the retractor to set the lock, child restraint in the rear seat, see tether to the top tether anchor.
and tighten the belt behind the Where to Put the Restraint 0 78. Refer to the child restraint
child restraint after the child instructions and the following
Crew Cab steps:
restraint has been installed.
1. When installing a rear-facing 3.1. Release and pull the rear
child restraint, it may be seatback forward to
necessary to move the front access the top tether
Caution seat forward to properly install anchors. See Rear Seats
per the child restraint 0 51.
Do not let the LATCH manufacturer instructions.
attachments rub against the See Seat Adjustment 0 47 or 3.2. Put the child restraint on
vehicle’s seat belts. This may Power Seat Adjustment 0 48. the seat.
damage these parts. If necessary,
move buckled seat belts to avoid
rubbing the LATCH attachments.
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3.3. Route the top tether If the position you are
according to your child using does not have a
restraint instructions and head restraint and you
the following instructions: are using a dual tether,
route the tether over the
seatback.

If the position you are

using has a fixed head
If the position you are restraint and you are
using does not have a using a single tether,
head restraint and you route the tether around If the position you are
are using a single tether, the inboard or outboard using has a fixed head
route the tether over the side of the head restraint. restraint and you are
seatback. using a dual tether, route
the tether around the
sides of the head
restraint.
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does not have lower Extended Cab with Rear Seats
attachments or the desired
seating position does not have
lower anchors, secure the child
{ Warning
restraint with the seat belts and Never secure a rear-facing or
the top tether. Refer to your forward-facing child restraint in
child restraint manufacturer the left rear seating position in an
instructions and Securing Child extended cab model. This seating
Restraints (With the Seat Belt position is not suitable for child
in the Front Seat) 0 99 or
restraint installation. The seat
Securing Child Restraints (With
cushion is too short to properly
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
0 94. support a rear-facing or
3.4. Adjust the top tether to its forward-facing child restraint.
full length and attach the 5. Tighten the top tether. A child could be seriously injured
top tether hook to the 6. Before placing a child in the or killed in a sudden stop or
anchor. Make sure that child restraint, make sure it is crash.
you secure the top tether securely held in place. To
to the top tether anchor A booster seat can be used in the
check, grasp the child restraint left or right rear seating position if
and not to the seatback at the LATCH path and attempt
latch. the base of the booster seat fits
to move it side to side and
on the seat cushion and does not
3.5. Push rearward on the back and forth. There should
be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of extend past the front edge. If it
seatback until it locks into
movement for proper does, it should be installed in the
its upright position. Push
installation. right rear seating position using
and pull on the seatback
the seat cushion extension. Only
to make sure it is secured
properly. install a booster seat in either rear
seating position if it can be
4. Attach and tighten the lower
(Continued)
attachments to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
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Extended Cab Rear Seat Cushion
Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Extension
properly installed according to the tilted forward which will not allow The vehicle is equipped with a
child restraint manufacturer’s a passenger to sit properly in the headrest that is used as a seat
instructions. front outboard passenger seat. cushion extension for installation of
The passenger could be seriously child restraints in the right rear seat.
A rear-facing or forward-facing
injured or killed in a sudden stop
child restraint can be installed in
the right rear seating position or crash. { Warning
using the seat cushion extension The right rear seat cushion
in an extended cab model. Never extension is designed to support
install a rear-facing or
forward-facing child restraint in
{ Warning the weight of a child in a child
restraint or booster seat. It is
the right rear seating position Do not attach a top tether to the neither designed nor intended to
without the seat cushion loop near the top of the seatback support the weight of an adult.
extension. and directly behind the seating Use the seat cushion extension
position in which the child only when a child restraint or
restraint is installed in an booster seat is installed in the
extended cab with rear seats. The
{ Warning top tether will not be able to be
right rear seating position.

Do not let anyone ride in the front properly tightened. See

instructions below for how to When installing a rear-facing child
passenger seat when a restraint in the right rear seating
rear-facing child restraint is properly attach a top tether.
position, move the front seat all the
installed in the right rear seating way forward and tilt the seatback
position. To properly fit the forward to properly install the child
rear-facing child restraint, the restraint. See Power Seat
front seatback will need to be Adjustment 0 48, Seat Adjustment
(Continued) 0 47, and Reclining Seatbacks 0 48.
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When a rear-facing child restraint is
installed properly, the front
passenger seat cannot be used.
1. Always install the seat cushion
extension in the right rear
seating position when installing
a forward-facing or rear-facing
child restraint. Also use the
seat cushion extension for
booster seats that extend past
the front edge of the seat
cushion.
3. Insert the headrest posts into Route the top tether (1) through
the holes on the front of the the loop (2) at the top of the
passenger side seat cushion to seatback directly behind the
install the seat cushion child restraint and attach the
extension. The notches on the top tether hook to the top tether
posts should face the loop at the top of the seatback
passenger side of the vehicle. for the opposite rear seating
Try to move the headrest to position (3).
make sure it is locked in place.
5. Attach and tighten the lower
4. If the child restraint attachments to the lower
manufacturer recommends that anchors. If the child restraint
the top tether be attached, does not have lower
adjust the top tether to its full attachments, secure the child
2. Press the button for the length and attach the top tether restraint with the seat belts and
passenger side headrest at the hook to the anchor. Refer to the top tether (if appropriate).
top of the seatback and pull up. the child restraint instructions
and the following:
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See Securing Child Restraints Extended Cab without Rear
(With the Seat Belt in the Front Seats Warning (Continued)
Seat) 0 99 or Securing Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt Since this vehicle does not have
in the Rear Seat) 0 94.
{ Warning a rear seat that will accommodate
a rear-facing child restraint, a
6. Tighten the top tether. The A child in a rear-facing child
rear-facing child restraint should
child restraint instructions will restraint can be seriously injured
not be installed in your vehicle,
show you how. or killed if the right front
even if the airbag is off.
7. Before placing a child in the passenger airbag inflates. This is
because the back of the See Passenger Sensing System
child restraint, make sure it is
rear-facing child restraint would 0 66 for additional information.
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint be very close to the inflating
at the LATCH path and attempt airbag. A child in a forward-facing The vehicle has a front outboard
to move it side to side and child restraint can be seriously passenger frontal airbag and a
back and forth. There should injured or killed if the right front passenger sensing system. The
be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of passenger airbag inflates and the passenger sensing system is
movement for proper passenger seat is in a forward designed to turn off the front
installation. position. passenger frontal airbag when an
8. Always reinstall the headrest infant in a rear-facing infant seat or
Even if the passenger sensing
before the seating position is a small child in a forward-facing
system has turned off the right
used by another occupant. See child restraint or booster seat is
front passenger frontal airbag, no detected.
“Head Restraint/Headrest system is fail-safe. No one can
Removal and Reinstallation” at See Securing Child Restraints (With
guarantee that an airbag will not the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 99
the end of this section. deploy under some unusual or Securing Child Restraints (With
circumstance, even though it is the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 94
turned off. and Passenger Sensing System
(Continued) 0 66 for important seat information
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and additional information on route the tether under the
installing a child restraint in the front headrest or head restraint
passenger position. and in between the
1. Put the child restraint on the headrest or head restraint
right front passenger seat. posts.

2. If the child restraint

manufacturer's instructions
recommend that the top tether
be attached, attach and tighten
the top tether hook to the top
tether anchor.
2.1. Route the top tether 2.2. Attach the top tether hook
according to your child to the metal wire on the
restraint instructions and lower inboard side of the
the following instructions: If you are using a dual cab wall directly behind
tether, route the tether the front passenger seat.
around the headrest or
head restraint. 2.3. Tighten the top tether.
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 to side and
back and forth. There should
If you are using a single be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
tether, raise the headrest movement for proper
or head restraint and installation.
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Head Restraint/Headrest To remove the head restraint: To reinstall the head restraint:
Removal and Reinstallation

{ Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
1. Partially fold the seat forward. 1. Insert the posts into the holes
Crew Cab in the top of the seatback. The
2. Press the button on the side of
The rear outboard head restraints the head restraint post at the notch on the post should face
can be removed if they interfere with top of the seatback and pull up the driver side of the vehicle.
the proper installation of the child on the head restraint. 2. Push the head restraint down.
restraint. Pull up on the head restraint to
3. Store the head restraint in a
secure place. make sure it is locked in place.

4. Always reinstall the head

restraint before the seating
position is used by another
occupant.
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Extended Cab 3. If removing the headrest to 1. If installed as a seat cushion
To remove the headrest: install as a seat cushion extension, first press both
extension for a forward-facing buttons on the front of the seat
or rearward-facing child cushion to remove the
restraint in the right rear headrest.
seating position, see the
instructions in “Securing a
Child Restraint with the LATCH
System” earlier in this section.
4. Always reinstall the headrest
before the seating position is
used by another occupant.
To reinstall the headrest:

1. Press the button on the side of

the headrest post on the top of
the seatback and pull up.
2. To reinstall the headrest, insert
2. If removing the headrest to the posts into the holes in the
install a booster seat in the left top of the seatback. The
rear seating position, store the notches on the posts should
headrest in a secure place. face the driver side of the
Never install a forward-facing vehicle.
or rearward-facing child 3. Push the headrest down. Pull
restraint in the left rear seating up on the headrest to make
position. sure it is locked in place.
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Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint or vehicle seat
position does not have the LATCH
Parts After a Crash (With the Seat Belt in the system, you will be using the seat
Rear Seat) belt to secure the child restraint. Be
{ Warning When securing a child restraint with sure to follow the instructions that
the seat belts in a rear seat position, came with the child restraint.
A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged study the instructions that came with If more than one child restraint
LATCH system may not properly the child restraint to make sure it is needs to be installed in the rear
compatible with this vehicle. seat, be sure to read Where to Put
secure the child restraint,
If the child restraint has the LATCH the Restraint 0 78.
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make system, see Lower Anchors and Extended Cab
sure the LATCH system is Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 80 for how and where to
working properly after a crash,
see your dealer to have the install the child restraint using { Warning
system inspected and any LATCH. If a child restraint is secured Never secure a rear-facing or
necessary replacements made as in the vehicle using a seat belt and forward-facing child restraint in
it uses a top tether, see Lower
soon as possible. the left rear seating position in an
Anchors and Tethers for Children
extended cab model. This seating
(LATCH System) 0 80 for top tether
If the vehicle has the LATCH system anchor locations. position is not suitable for child
and it was being used during a restraint installation. The seat
Do not secure a child seat in a cushion is too short to properly
crash, new LATCH system parts position without a top tether anchor
may be needed. support a rear-facing or
if a national or local law requires forward-facing child restraint.
New parts and repairs may be that the top tether be anchored, or if A child could be seriously injured
necessary even if the LATCH the instructions that come with the
or killed in a sudden stop or
system was not being used at the child restraint say that the top strap
crash.
time of the crash. must be anchored.
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When using the lap-shoulder belt to
Warning (Continued) { Warning secure the child restraint in this
position, follow the instructions that
A booster seat can be used in the Do not let anyone ride in the front came with the child restraint and the
left or right rear seating position if passenger seat when a following instructions:
the base of the booster seat fits rear-facing child restraint is
on the seat cushion and does not installed in the right rear seating 1. Always install the seat cushion
extend past the front edge. If it position. To properly fit the extension in the right rear seat
does, it should be installed in the rear-facing child restraint, the position when installing a
forward-facing or rear-facing
right rear seating position using front seatback will need to be
child restraint. Also use the
the seat cushion extension. Only tilted forward which will not allow
seat cushion extension for
install a booster seat in either rear a passenger to sit properly in the booster seats that extend past
seating position if it can be front outboard passenger seat. the front edge of the seat
properly installed according to the The passenger could be seriously cushion.
child restraint manufacturer’s injured or killed in a sudden stop
instructions. or crash.
A rear-facing or forward-facing
child restraint can be installed in A booster seat may be used in the
the right rear seating position left rear seating position if the base
using the seat cushion extension of the booster seat fits on the seat
in an extended cab model. Never cushion and does not extend past
install a rear-facing or the front edge of the seat cushion.
forward-facing child restraint in If the booster seat extends past the
the right rear seating position front of the seat cushion, it should
without the seat cushion be used in the right rear seating
extension. position with the seat cushion
extension.
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2. Press the button on the When installing a rear-facing
passenger side headrest and child restraint, move the front
pull up. seat all the way forward and tilt
the seatback forward to
properly install the child
restraint per the child restraint
manufacturer instructions.
See Seat Adjustment 0 47 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 48.
When a rear-facing child
restraint is installed properly,
the front passenger seat
cannot be used.
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the
5. If the child restraint belt if needed.
manufacturer recommends
using a top tether, adjust the
3. Insert the headrest posts into top tether to its full length and
the holes on the front of the attach it to the top tether
passenger side seat cushion to anchor. Refer to the
install the seat cushion instructions that came with the
extension. The notches on the child restraint and see Lower
post should face the passenger Anchors and Tethers for
side of the vehicle. Try to move Children (LATCH System) 0 80.
the headrest to make sure it is
6. Pick up the latch plate, and run
locked in place.
the lap and shoulder portions
4. Put the child restraint on of the vehicle's seat belt
the seat. through or around the restraint.
The child restraint instructions 7. Push the latch plate into the
will show you how. buckle until it clicks.
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Position the release button on 10. Tighten the top tether. See
the buckle, away from the child Lower Anchors and Tethers for
restraint system, so that the Children (LATCH System) 0 80.
seat belt could be quickly 11. Before placing a child in the
unbuckled if necessary. child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and back and forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
9. To tighten the belt, push down more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
on the child restraint, pull the movement.
shoulder portion of the belt to To remove the child restraint,
tighten the lap portion of the unbuckle the vehicle’s seat belt and
belt, and feed the shoulder belt let it return to the stowed position.
back into the retractor. When If the top tether is attached to a top
8. Pull the shoulder belt all the installing a forward-facing child tether anchor, disconnect it.
way out of the retractor to set restraint, it may be helpful to Reinstall the headrest in the
the lock. When the retractor use your knee to push down on seatback before the seating position
lock is set, the belt can be the child restraint as you is used. See “Head Restraint/
tightened but not pulled out of tighten the belt. Headrest Removal and
the retractor. Try to pull the belt out of the Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors
retractor to make sure the and Tethers for Children (LATCH
retractor is locked. If the System) 0 80 for additional
retractor is not locked, repeat information on installing the
Steps 6 and 7. headrest properly.
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Crew Cab 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions
When using the lap-shoulder belt to
of the vehicle's seat belt
secure the child restraint in this
through or around the restraint.
position, follow the instructions that
The child restraint instructions
came with the child restraint and the
will show you how.
following instructions:
1. If the head restraint interferes
with the proper installation of
the child restraint, the head
restraint may be removed. See
“Head Restraint/Headrest
Removal and Reinstallation”
under Lower Anchors and 6. Pull the shoulder belt all the
Tethers for Children (LATCH way out of the retractor to set
System) 0 80. the lock. When the retractor
lock is set, the belt can be
2. If the child restraint tightened but not pulled out of
manufacturer recommends the retractor.
using a top tether, adjust the
top tether to its full length and 5. Push the latch plate into the
attach it to the top tether buckle until it clicks.
anchor. Refer to the
instructions that came with the Position the release button on
child restraint and see Lower the buckle, away from the child
Anchors and Tethers for restraint system, so that the
Children (LATCH System) 0 80. seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.
3. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
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8. Tighten the top tether. See Securing Child Restraints
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 80.
(With the Seat Belt in the
9. Before placing a child in the
Front Seat)
child restraint, make sure it is This vehicle has airbags. A rear
securely held in place. To seat is a safer place to secure a
check, grasp the child restraint forward-facing child restraint. See
at the seat belt path and Where to Put the Restraint 0 78.
attempt to move it side to side In addition, the vehicle has a
and back and forth. When the passenger sensing system which is
child restraint is properly designed to turn off the front
installed, there should be no outboard passenger's frontal airbag
7. To tighten the belt, push down more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of under certain conditions.
on the child restraint, pull the movement. See Passenger Sensing System
shoulder portion of the belt to To remove the child restraint, 0 66 and Passenger Airbag Status
tighten the lap portion of the unbuckle the vehicle’s seat belt and Indicator 0 119 for more information,
belt, and feed the shoulder belt let it return to the stowed position. including important safety
back into the retractor. When If the top tether is attached to a top information.
installing a forward-facing child tether anchor, disconnect it. If the
restraint, it may be helpful to Never put a rear-facing child
head restraint was removed, restraint in the front. This is because
use your knee to push down on reinstall it before the seating
the child restraint as you the risk to the rear-facing child is so
position is used. See “Head great, if the airbag deploys.
tighten the belt. Restraint/Headrest Removal and
Try to pull the belt out of the Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors
retractor to make sure the and Tethers for Children (LATCH
retractor is locked. If the System) 0 80 for additional
retractor is not locked, repeat information on installing the head
Steps 6 and 7. restraint properly.
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the instructions that come with the
{ Warning Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap
must be anchored.
A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in
restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger In Canada, the law requires that
or killed if the front outboard seat, always move the seat as far forward-facing child restraints have
passenger frontal airbag inflates. back as it will go. It is better to a top tether, and that the tether be
This is because the back of the secure the child restraint in a attached.
rear-facing child restraint would rear seat. When using the lap-shoulder belt to
be very close to the inflating secure the child restraint in this
See Passenger Sensing System
airbag. A child in a forward-facing position, follow the instructions that
0 66 for additional information.
child restraint can be seriously came with the child restraint and the
injured or killed if the front following instructions:
outboard passenger frontal airbag If the vehicle does not have a rear 1. Move the seat as far back as it
inflates and the passenger seat is seat that will accommodate a will go before securing the
in a forward position. rear-facing child restraint, a forward-facing child restraint.
rear-facing child restraint should not Move the seat upward or the
Even if the passenger sensing be installed in the vehicle, even if
system has turned off the front seatback to an upright position,
the airbag is off. if needed, to get a tight
outboard passenger frontal
If a child restraint uses a top tether, installation of the child
airbag, no system is fail-safe. No
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for restraint.
one can guarantee that an airbag Children (LATCH System) 0 80 for
will not deploy under some When the passenger sensing
top tether anchor locations. system has turned off the front
unusual circumstance, even
though it is turned off. Do not secure a child seat in a outboard passenger frontal
position without a top tether anchor airbag, the off indicator on the
Secure rear-facing child restraints if a national or local law requires passenger airbag status
in a rear seat, even if the airbag that the top tether be anchored, or if indicator should light and stay
is off. If you secure a
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lit when you start the vehicle.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 119.
2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle's seat belt
through or around the restraint.
The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the
buckle until it clicks. way out of the retractor to set
Position the release button on the lock. When the retractor
the buckle, away from the child lock is set, the belt can be
restraint system, so that the tightened but not pulled out of
seat belt could be quickly the retractor.
unbuckled if necessary. 6. If the vehicle does not have a
rear seat and the child restraint
manufacturer recommends
using a top tether anchor,
attach the top tether to the top
tether anchor. Refer to the
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the instructions that came with the
child restraint and to Lower
belt if needed.
Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 80.
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8. Tighten the top tether. See
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 80.
9. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and back and forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
7. To tighten the belt, push down more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
on the child restraint, pull the movement.
shoulder portion of the belt to If the airbag is off, the off indicator
tighten the lap portion of the on the passenger airbag status
belt, and feed the shoulder belt indicator will come on and stay on
back into the retractor. When when the vehicle is started. If a child
installing a forward-facing child restraint has been installed and on
restraint, it may be helpful to indicator is lit, see “If the On
use your knee to push down on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint”
the child restraint as you under Passenger Sensing System
tighten the belt. 0 66.
Try to pull the belt out of the To remove the child restraint,
retractor to make sure the unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and
retractor is locked. If the let it return to the stowed position.
retractor is not locked, repeat If the top tether is attached to a top
Steps 5 and 7. tether anchor, disconnect it.
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Storage 103
Storage Storage Cupholders
Compartments Crew Cab
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 103 { Warning
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Do not store heavy or sharp
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . 104 objects in storage compartments.
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 104 In a crash, these objects may
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 104 cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.

Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to
open it.
If equipped, pull the armrest to
lower. There are two cupholders in
the armrest.
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Sunglasses Storage Underseat Storage Center Console Storage

Extended Cab Shown, Crew Model

If equipped, press and release to Similar There is storage under the armrest
access. in the center console. Press the
If equipped, there is storage under button and lift. Depending on the
the rear seat. Pull the release strap options, there may be a USB port
or lever and then raise the seat and/or auxiliary jack inside.
cushion. Pull the strap or lever
again to lower the cushion. See USB Port 0 159 and Auxiliary
Jack 0 165.
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Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 128
Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 119
Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 128
Controls Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 120
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . .
Door Ajar Light (Uplevel
128

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Controls (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 120
Brake System Warning Information Displays
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 106 Driver Information Center (DIC)
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 106 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Antilock Brake System (ABS) (Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Driver Information Center (DIC)
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 107 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Up-Shift Light (Manual (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Vehicle Messages
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . 124 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . 124 Engine Power Messages . . . . . 135
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . 124 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 135
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Lane Departure Warning
Indicators (LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Vehicle Personalization
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 125 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 136
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Instrument Cluster (Base StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . 125
Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Traction Control System (TCS)/
Instrument Cluster (Upevel) . . . 114 StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 126
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Low Fuel Warning Light (Base
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Low Fuel Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 118 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 127
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Controls Tilt and Telescoping Steering Steering Wheel Controls
Wheel
Steering Wheel
Adjustment

If equipped, some audio controls

To adjust the tilt and telescoping can be adjusted at the steering
steering wheel, if equipped: wheel.
1. Pull the lever down. g : Press to answer an incoming
To adjust the steering wheel:
2. Move the steering wheel up call or start voice recognition.
1. Pull the lever down. or down. See Bluetooth (Infotainment
2. Move the steering wheel up Controls) 0 178 or Bluetooth
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
or down. (Overview) 0 172 or Bluetooth
closer or away from you.
(Voice Recognition) 0 174 or OnStar
3. Pull the lever up to lock the 4. Pull the lever up to lock the Overview 0 396. Press and hold to
steering wheel in place. steering wheel in place. activate Bluetooth voice pass-thru.
Do not adjust the steering wheel See Voice Recognition 0 166.
while driving.
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i : Press to decline an incoming 1. Favorite: When on a radio HI : Use for fast wipes.
call or end a current call. Press to source, press to select the next LO : Use for slow wipes.
mute or unmute the infotainment or previous audio broadcast
system when not on a call. favorite. When listening to a
media device, press to select
o or p : Press the five-way control the next or previous track.
to go to the previous or next area of
a display in the instrument cluster. 2. Volume: Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
w or x : Press the five-way
control to go up or down in a list on
the instrument cluster.
Horn
INT : Move the lever up to INT for
@ : Press to select a highlighted To sound the horn, press a on the
steering wheel. intermittent wipes, then turn the x
menu option.
INT band up for more frequent
Windshield Wiper/Washer wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several
wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
n L : Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you to spray windshield
The windshield wiper/washer lever washer fluid and activate the wipers.
is on the right side of the steering The wipers will continue until the
column. With the ignition on or in lever is released or the maximum
ACC/ACCESSORY, move the wash time is reached. When the
The favorites and volume switches windshield wiper lever to select the windshield wiper lever is released,
are on the back of the steering wiper speed. additional wipes may occur
wheel. depending on how long the
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windshield washer had been If the windshield wiper lever is then will automatically determine when a
activated. See Washer Fluid 0 293 moved to OFF before the driver GPS signal is restored and provide
for information on filling the door is opened or within 10 minutes, a heading again.
windshield washer fluid reservoir. the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield. Clock
{ Warning If the ignition is turned off while the Setting the Time and Date
wipers are performing wipes due to
In freezing weather, do not use windshield washing, the wipers To set the time:
the washer until the windshield is continue to run until they reach the 1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home
warmed. Otherwise the washer base of the windshield. Page, then touch Time
fluid can form ice on the
and Date.
windshield, blocking your vision. Compass
2. Touch Set Time, then touch «
The vehicle may have a compass
Clear snow and ice from the wiper display on the Driver Information or ª to increase or decrease
blades and windshield before using Center (DIC). The compass receives hours, minutes, and AM or PM.
them. If frozen to the windshield, its heading and other information Touch 12–24 Hr for 12 or
carefully loosen or thaw them. from the Global Positioning 24 hour clock.
Damaged blades should be System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak,
replaced. See Wiper Blade 3. Touch S to go back to the
and vehicle speed information. previous menu.
Replacement 0 300.
The compass system is designed to Auto Set requires an OnStar
Heavy snow or ice can overload the operate for a certain number of
wiper motor. service plan.
miles or degrees of turn before
Wiper Parking needing a signal from the GPS If auto timing is set, the time
satellites. When the compass displayed on the clock may not
If the ignition is turned off while the display shows CAL, drive the update immediately when driving
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they vehicle for a short distance in an into a new time zone.
will immediately stop. open area where it can receive a
GPS signal. The compass system
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To set the date: Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment, Caution
1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home
Page, then touch Time such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc. Leaving electrical equipment
and Date. plugged in for an extended period
The vehicle may have accessory of time while the vehicle is off will
2. Touch Set Date, then touch « power outlets: drain the battery. Always unplug
or ª to increase or decrease . On the center stack below the electrical equipment when not in
month, day, or year. climate control system, use and do not plug in equipment
3. Touch S to go back to the if equipped. that exceeds the maximum
previous menu. . On the center floor console, 15 amp rating.
To set the clock display: if equipped.
. On the rear of the center storage Certain power accessory plugs may
1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home not be compatible with the
Page, then touch Time console.
accessory power outlet and could
and Date. Lift the cover to access and replace overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
2. Touch Clock Display, then when not in use. If a problem is experienced, see
touch Off or On to turn the your dealer.
clock display off or on. { Warning When adding electrical equipment,
3. Touch S to go back to the Power is always supplied to the be sure to follow the proper
previous menu. outlets. Do not leave electrical installation instructions included with
equipment plugged in when the the equipment. See Add-On
Power Outlets Electrical Equipment 0 272.
vehicle is not in use because the
For USB charging port locations, vehicle could catch fire and cause
see USB Port 0 159. injury or death.
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. Or, see your dealer for details.
Caution { Warning
Hanging heavy equipment from { Warning Remove all objects from the
the power outlet can cause Wireless charging can affect the charging pad before charging
damage not covered by the operation of an implanted your mobile device. Objects, such
vehicle warranty. The power pacemaker or other medical as coins, keys, rings, paper clips,
outlets are designed for devices. If you have one, it is or cards, between the phone and
accessory power plugs only, such recommended to consult with charging pad will become very
as cell phone charge cords. your doctor before using the hot. On the rare occasion that the
wireless charging system. charging system does not detect
an object, and the object gets
Wireless Charging wedged between the phone and
If equipped, the vehicle has wireless The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ charger, remove the phone and
charging in front of the center floor ACCESSORY, or Retained allow the object to cool before
console. The system operates at Accessory Power (RAP) must be removing it from the charging
145 kHz and wirelessly charges one active. The wireless charging pad, to prevent burns.
Qi compatible mobile device. The feature may not correctly indicate
power output of the system is charging when the vehicle is in RAP.
capable of charging at a rate up to See Retained Accessory Power
1 amp (5W), as requested by the (RAP) 0 220.
compatible mobile device. See The operating temperature is −20 °C
Radio Frequency Statement 0 392. (−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the
To check for phone or other device charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to
compatibility: 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.
. In the U.S., see
my.chevrolet.com/learn.
. In Canada, see
gmtotalconnect.ca.
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If the indicator light turns Warning Lights,
yellow, make sure the charging
pad is clear of any objects and Gauges, and
verify that the mobile device is
capable of wireless charging
Indicators
before re-positioning it. Warning lights and gauges can
If the indicator light does not signal that something is wrong
turn on, this indicates that the before it becomes serious enough
mobile device may need to be to cause an expensive repair or
re-positioned. replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
To re-position, remove the prevent injury.
mobile device from the pad,
To charge a mobile device: turn it 180 degrees, and wait Some warning lights come on briefly
three seconds before placing/ when the engine is started to
1. Remove all objects from the indicate they are working. When
charging pad. The system may aligning the mobile device on
the pad again. one of the warning lights comes on
not charge if there are any and stays on while driving, or when
objects between the mobile one of the gauges shows there may
device and charging pad. be a problem, check the section that
2. Place the mobile device face explains what to do. Waiting to do
up on the charging pad. repairs can be costly and even
3. The indicator light next to the dangerous.
charging pad will turn green.
This indicates that the mobile
device is properly positioned
and charging.
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Instrument Cluster (Base Level)

English Shown, Metric Similar

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If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel supplement
for more information.
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Instrument Cluster (Upevel)

English Shown, Metric Similar

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If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Press o to access the cluster the Audio menu. In the Audio menu
see the Duramax diesel supplement browse for music, select from the
applications. Use w or x to scroll
for more information. favorites, or change the audio
through the list of available source.
Cluster Menu applications. Not all applications will
be available on all vehicles. Phone
There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument . Info app. This is where you can Press V to select the Phone app,
cluster. view the selected Driver
then press p to enter the Phone
Information Center (DIC)
displays. menu. In the Phone menu, if there is
See Driver Information Center no active phone call, view recent
(DIC) (Base Level) 0 129 or calls, scroll through contacts,
Driver Information Center (DIC) or select from the favorites. If there
(Uplevel) 0 131. is an active call, mute or unmute the
phone or switch to handset or
. Audio handsfree operation.
. Phone Navigation
. Navigation
Press V to select the Navigation
. Settings app, then press p to enter the
Audio Navigation menu. If there is no
active route, you can resume the
Use the right steering wheel control In the main view of the Audio app,
last route and turn the voice
to open and scroll through the press w or x to scroll through prompts on/off. If there is an active
different items and displays. radio stations or move to the next/ route, press V to cancel route
previous track of a CD/USB/
guidance or turn the voice prompts
Bluetooth device that is connected on/off.
to the vehicle. Press V to select the
Audio app, then press p to enter
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Settings while viewing this page. If the Tachometer
selected speed limit is exceeded, a
Press V to select the Settings app. pop-up warning is displayed with a The tachometer displays the engine
Use w or x to scroll through the chime. speed in revolutions per
items in the Settings menu. minute (rpm).

Units : Press p while Units is

Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
displayed to enter the Units menu. The speedometer shows the
Choose U.S. or metric units by vehicle's speed in either kilometers
pressing V while the desired item is per hour (km/h) or miles per
highlighted. hour (mph).

Info Pages : Press p while Info Odometer

Pages is displayed to enter the Info
The odometer shows how far the
Pages menu and select the items to
vehicle has been driven, in either
be displayed in the Info app.
kilometers or miles.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0 129 or Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) Trip Odometer
0 131. The trip odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven since Metric
Speed Warning : The Speed
Warning display allows the driver to the trip odometer was last reset.
set a speed that they do not want to The trip odometer is accessed and
exceed. To set the Speed Warning, reset through the Driver Information
press p when Speed Warning is Center (DIC).
displayed. Press w or x to adjust See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0 129 or Driver
the value. Press V to set the speed. Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
Once the speed is set, this feature 0 131.
can be turned off by pressing V
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Here are four things that some Engine Coolant
owners ask about. None of these
show a problem with the fuel gauge:
Temperature Gauge
. At the service station, the fuel
pump shuts off before the gauge
reads full.
. It takes a little more or less fuel
to fill up than the gauge
indicated. For example, the
gauge indicated the tank was
half full, but it actually took a
little more or less than half the
English
tank's capacity to fill the tank.
When the ignition is on, the fuel . The gauge moves a little while
gauge indicates about how much
turning a corner or speeding up. Metric
fuel is left in the tank.
. The gauge takes a few seconds
An arrow on the fuel gauge
to stabilize after the ignition is
indicates the side of the vehicle the
turned on, and goes back to
fuel door is on.
empty when the ignition is
When the indicator nears empty, the turned off.
low fuel light comes on. There is a
small amount of fuel left, but the fuel
tank should be filled soon.
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Seat Belt Reminders Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Light
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
Light There is a passenger seat belt
reminder light near the passenger
There is a driver seat belt reminder airbag status indicator. See
light on the instrument cluster. Passenger Sensing System 0 66.

English
This gauge shows the engine When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this
coolant temperature. light flashes and a chime may come light flashes and a chime may come
If the pointer moves toward the on to remind the driver to fasten on to remind passengers to fasten
warning area at the high end of the their seat belt. Then the light stays their seat belt. Then the light stays
gauge, the engine is too hot. on solid until the belt is buckled. on solid until the belt is buckled.
This cycle may continue several This cycle continues several times if
This reading indicates the same times if the driver remains or the passenger remains or becomes
thing as the warning light. It means becomes unbuckled while the unbuckled while the vehicle is
that the engine coolant has vehicle is moving. moving.
overheated. If the vehicle has been
operating under normal driving If the driver seat belt is buckled, If the passenger seat belt is
conditions, pull off the road, stop the neither the light nor the chime buckled, neither the chime nor the
vehicle, and turn off the engine as comes on. light comes on.
soon as possible. See Engine The front passenger seat belt
Overheating 0 291. reminder light and chime may turn
on if an object is put on the seat
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such as a briefcase, handbag, The airbag readiness light comes on safety information. The overhead
grocery bag, laptop, or other for several seconds when the console has a passenger airbag
electronic device. To turn off the vehicle is started. If the light does status indicator.
reminder light and/or chime, remove not come on then, have it fixed
the object from the seat or buckle immediately.
the seat belt.
{ Warning
Airbag Readiness Light
If the airbag readiness light stays
This light shows if there is an
on after the vehicle is started or
electrical problem with the airbag United States
system. The system check includes comes on while driving, it means
the airbag sensor(s), the passenger the airbag system might not be
sensing system, the pretensioners, working properly. The airbags in
the airbag modules, the wiring, and the vehicle might not inflate in a
the crash sensing and diagnostic crash, or they could even inflate
module. For more information on the without a crash. To help avoid
airbag system, see Airbag System injury, have the vehicle serviced
0 60. right away. Canada and Mexico
When the vehicle is started, the
If there is a problem with the airbag passenger airbag status indicator
system, a Driver Information Center will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
(DIC) message may also come on. for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check. Then, after
Passenger Airbag Status several more seconds, the status
Indicator indicator will light either ON or OFF,
or either the on or off symbol, to let
The vehicle has a passenger you know the status of the front
sensing system. See Passenger outboard passenger frontal airbag.
Sensing System 0 66 for important
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If the word ON or the on symbol is system. Have it checked by your
lit on the passenger airbag status Warning (Continued) dealer. Driving while this light is on
indicator, it means that the front could drain the battery.
outboard passenger frontal airbag is away. See Airbag Readiness
When this light comes on, the Driver
allowed to inflate. Light 0 119 for more information,
Information Center (DIC) also
If the word OFF or the off symbol is including important safety displays a message.
lit on the airbag status indicator, it information.
If a short distance must be driven
means that the passenger sensing with the light on, be sure to turn off
system has turned off the front Charging System Light all accessories, such as the radio
outboard passenger frontal airbag. and air conditioner.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there Malfunction Indicator
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
Lamp (Check Engine
passenger sensing system. See Light)
your dealer for service. This light is part of the vehicle’s
The charging system light comes on emission control on-board
{ Warning briefly when the ignition is turned diagnostic system. If this light is on
on, but the engine is not running, as while the engine is running, a
If the airbag readiness light ever a check to show the light is working. malfunction has been detected and
comes on and stays on, it means The light turns off when the engine the vehicle may require service. The
that something may be wrong is started. If it does not, have the light should come on to show that it
with the airbag system. To help vehicle serviced by your dealer. is working when the ignition is on
avoid injury to yourself or others, and the engine is not running. See
If the light stays on, or comes on
have the vehicle serviced right Ignition Positions 0 216.
while driving, there may be a
(Continued) problem with the electrical charging
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If towing a trailer, reduce the
Caution amount of cargo being hauled as
soon as possible.
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake, If the light continues to flash, find a
or fuel system, or the use of safe place to park. Turn the vehicle
replacement tires that do not off and wait at least 10 seconds
Malfunctions are often indicated by before restarting the engine. If the
meet the original tire
the system before any problem is light is still flashing, follow the
specifications, can cause this light
noticeable. Being aware of the light previous guidelines and see your
and seeking service promptly when to come on. This could lead to
dealer for service as soon as
it comes on may prevent damage. costly repairs not covered by the
possible.
vehicle warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’s ability to pass If the light is on steady : A
Caution an Emissions Inspection/ malfunction has been detected.
Maintenance test. See Diagnosis and service may be
If the vehicle is driven continually required.
with this light on, the emission Accessories and Modifications
control system may not work as 0 276. Check the following:
well, the fuel economy may be . If fuel has been added to the
lower, and the vehicle may not If the light is flashing : A vehicle using the capless funnel
run smoothly. This could lead to malfunction has been detected that adapter, make sure that it has
costly repairs that might not be could damage the emission control been removed. See “Filling the
covered by the vehicle warranty. system and increase vehicle Tank with a Portable Gas Can”
emissions. Diagnosis and service under Filling the Tank 0 256.
may be required. The diagnostic system can
detect if the adapter has been
To help prevent damage, reduce
left installed in the vehicle,
vehicle speed and avoid hard
allowing fuel to evaporate into
accelerations and uphill grades.
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the atmosphere. A few driving before the system is ready for
trips with the adapter removed inspection. This can happen if
may turn off the light. the 12-volt battery has recently
. Poor fuel quality can cause been replaced or run down, or if
inefficient engine operation and the vehicle has been recently
poor driveability, which may go serviced.
away once the engine is warmed The DLC is under the instrument See your dealer if the vehicle will
up. If this occurs, change the panel to the left of the steering not pass or cannot be made ready
fuel brand. It may require at wheel. Connecting devices that are for the test.
least one full tank of the proper not used to perform an Emissions
fuel to turn the light off. See Fuel Inspection/Maintenance test or to Brake System Warning
0 255. service the vehicle may affect Light
If the light remains on, see your vehicle operation. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0 272. See The vehicle brake system consists
dealer.
your dealer if assistance is needed. of two hydraulic circuits. If one
Emissions Inspection and circuit is not working, the remaining
The vehicle may not pass circuit can still work to stop the
Maintenance Programs inspection if: vehicle. For normal braking
If the vehicle requires an Emissions . The light is on when the engine performance, both circuits need to
Inspection/Maintenance test, the is running. be working.
test equipment will likely connect to
the vehicle's Data Link . The light does not come on If the warning light comes on, there
Connector (DLC). when the ignition is on while the is a brake problem. Have the brake
engine is off. system inspected right away.
. Critical emission control systems
have not been completely
diagnosed. If this happens, the
vehicle would not be ready for
inspection and might require
several days of routine driving
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If the light comes on while driving,
{ Warning stop as soon as it is safely possible
and turn off the vehicle. Then start
The brake system might not be the engine again to reset the
working properly if the brake system. If the ABS light stays on,
system warning light is on. or comes on again while driving, the
Metric English Driving with the brake system vehicle needs service. A chime may
warning light on can lead to a also sound when the light comes on
This light should come on briefly crash. If the light is still on after steady.
when the engine is started. If it does the vehicle has been pulled off
If the ABS light is the only light on,
not come on then, have it fixed so it the road and carefully stopped,
the vehicle has regular brakes, but
will be ready to warn you if there is have the vehicle towed for the antilock brakes are not
a problem. service. functioning.
When the ignition is on, the brake
Engagement of the front axle lock
system warning light also comes on Antilock Brake System will disable the ABS and illuminate
when the parking brake is set. The
(ABS) Warning Light the ABS warning light. The ABS
light stays on if the parking brake
light will turn off when the front axle
does not fully release. If it stays on
lock is disengaged.
after the parking brake is fully
released, it means the vehicle has a If both the ABS and the brake
brake problem. system warning light are on, the
vehicle's antilock brakes are not
If the light comes on while driving,
functioning and there is a problem
pull off the road and stop carefully.
with the regular brakes. See your
The pedal might be harder to push,
This light comes on briefly when the dealer for service.
or the pedal can go closer to the
floor. It may take longer to stop. engine is started. See Brake System Warning Light
If the light is still on, have the If the light does not come on, have it 0 122.
vehicle towed for service. See fixed so it will be ready to warn if
Towing the Vehicle 0 348. there is a problem.
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Up-Shift Light (Manual Some delay between the shifting If equipped, the Hill Descent Control
and the light coming on is normal. light comes on when the system is
Transmission) ready for use. When the light
See Four-Wheel Drive 0 231 for
more information. flashes, the system is active.
See Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Tow/Haul Mode Light 0 243.

Lane Departure Warning

(LDW) Light
This light comes on when an
up-shift is recommended for best
fuel economy. The number
displayed with the arrow indicates
the recommended gear. For vehicles with the Tow/Haul
Mode feature, this light comes on
Four-Wheel-Drive Light when the Tow/Haul Mode has been
activated. If equipped, this light comes on
See Tow/Haul Mode 0 229. briefly while starting the vehicle. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
Hill Descent Control Light serviced.
This light is green if LDW is on and
ready to operate.

The four-wheel-drive light comes on This light changes to amber and

when a vehicle with a manual flashes to indicate that the lane
transfer case is shifted into marking has been crossed without
four-wheel drive and the front axle using a turn signal in that direction.
engages.
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See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while
0 253. starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your
Vehicle Ahead Indicator dealer. If the system is working dealer.
normally, the indicator light then This light comes on when the
turns off. StabiliTrak system is turned off.
The traction off light comes on when If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction
the Traction Control System (TCS) Control System (TCS) is also off.
has been turned off by pressing and If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak system does not assist in controlling
button. the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and
If equipped, this indicator will This light and the StabiliTrak OFF the StabiliTrak systems, and the
display green when a vehicle is light come on when StabiliTrak is warning light turns off.
detected ahead and amber when turned off.
you are following a vehicle ahead See Traction Control/Electronic
much too closely. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not Stability Control 0 240.
limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Traction Control System
System 0 251. See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 240. (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
Traction Off Light
StabiliTrak OFF Light

This light comes on briefly when the

engine is started.
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If the light does not come on, have For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Engine Oil Pressure Light
the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Monitor System (TPMS), this light
If the system is working normally, comes on briefly when the engine is
the indicator light turns off. started. It provides information Caution
If the light is on and not flashing, the about tire pressures and the TPMS. Lack of proper engine oil
TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak When the Light Is On Steady maintenance can damage the
system have been disabled. engine. Driving with the engine oil
A Driver Information Center (DIC) This indicates that one or more of
the tires are significantly low can also damage the engine.
message may display. Check the The repairs would not be covered
DIC messages to determine which underinflated.
by the vehicle warranty. Check
feature(s) is no longer functioning A Driver Information Center (DIC) the oil level as soon as possible.
and whether the vehicle requires tire pressure message may also Add oil if required, but if the oil
service. display. Stop as soon as possible, level is within the operating range
If the light is on and flashing, the and inflate the tires to the pressure and the oil pressure is still low,
TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system value shown on the Tire and
have the vehicle serviced. Always
is actively working. Loading Information label. See Tire
follow the maintenance schedule
Pressure 0 320.
See Traction Control/Electronic for changing engine oil.
Stability Control 0 240. When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
Tire Pressure Light If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 322. This light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
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If the light comes on and stays on, it The low fuel warning light comes on Security Light
means that oil is not flowing through and a chime sounds when the
the engine properly. The vehicle vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns
could be low on oil and might have off when fuel is added to the
some other system problem. See fuel tank.
your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light (Uplevel)
(Base Level) The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
This light is near the fuel gauge and does not start, there could be a
comes on briefly when the ignition is problem with the theft-deterrent
turned on as a check to show it is system. See Immobilizer Operation
working. 0 38.
It also comes on when the fuel tank
is low on fuel. The light turns off High-Beam On Light
English Shown when fuel is added. If it does not,
This light comes on for a few have the vehicle serviced.
seconds when the ignition is turned
on as a check to indicate it is
working. If it does not come on,
have it fixed.
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This light comes on when the This light comes on when the Door Ajar Light (Uplevel
high-beam headlamps are in use. exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 142.
Cluster)
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 143.
Cruise Control Light
Front Fog Lamp Light

This light comes on when a door is

open or not securely latched. Before
driving, check that all doors are
The cruise control light is white properly closed.
The fog lamp light comes on when when the cruise control is on and
the fog lamps are in use. ready, and turns green when the
cruise control is set and active.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. See Fog The light goes out when the cruise
Lamps 0 146 for more information. control is turned off. See Cruise
Control 0 247.
Lamps On Reminder
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Information Displays 2. w x : Use the band to scroll Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel
through the items in Economy : Displays the current
each menu. distance traveled, in either
Driver Information Center kilometers (km) or miles (mi), from
(DIC) (Base Level) 3. MENU: Press to display the the last reset for the trip odometer.
Trip/Fuel Menu, the Vehicle The trip odometer can be reset to
The DIC displays information about Information Menu, and the zero by pressing and holding the
your vehicle. It also displays ECO Menu. This button is also SET/CLR button while the trip
warning messages if a system used to return to or exit the last odometer display is showing.
problem is detected. See Vehicle screen displayed on the DIC.
Messages 0 135. All messages Also displays the approximate
appear in the DIC display in the If the vehicle has a diesel engine, average liters per 100 kilometers
center of the instrument cluster. see the Duramax diesel supplement (L/100 km) or miles per gallon
for additional DIC pages. (mpg). This number is based on the
DIC Operation and Displays number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded
Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items
The DIC has different displays since the last time this menu item
which can be accessed by using the Press MENU on the turn signal was reset. This number reflects only
DIC buttons on the turn signal lever. lever until the TRIP menu displays. the approximate average fuel
Use w x to scroll through the economy that the vehicle has right
DIC Buttons menu items. Not all items are now, and will change as driving
available on every vehicle. The conditions change. Reset the
following is a list of all possible average consumption by pressing
menu items: SET/CLR when it is displayed.
Digital Speed : Displays how fast Fuel Range : Displays the
the vehicle is moving in either approximate distance the vehicle
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles can be driven without refueling. The
per hour (mph). The speedometer fuel range estimate is based on an
1. SET/CLR: Press to set, average of the vehicle's fuel
cannot be reset.
or press and hold to clear, the economy over recent driving history
menu item displayed.
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and the amount of fuel remaining in Navigation : Used for the OnStar recommended in the Maintenance
the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be Turn-by-Turn guidance. See OnStar Schedule in this manual. See
reset. Overview 0 396. Maintenance Schedule 0 365.
Average Vehicle Speed : Displays Blank Display : Displays no The Oil Life display must be reset
the average vehicle speed of the information. after each oil change. Do not reset
vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) the Oil Life display accidentally at
or miles per hour (mph). This Vehicle Information Menu any time other than when the oil has
average is based on the various (VEHICLE) Items just been changed. It cannot be
vehicle speeds recorded since the Press MENU on the turn signal reset accurately until the next oil
last reset. Reset the average speed lever until the VEHICLE menu is change. To reset the engine oil life
by pressing SET/CLR when it is displayed. Use w x to scroll system, see Engine Oil Life System
displayed. 0 283.
through the menu items. Not all
Timer : To start the timer, press items are available on every vehicle. Oil Pressure : Oil pressure is
SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. The following is a list of all possible displayed in either kilopascal (kPa)
The display will show the amount of menu items: or in pounds per square inch (psi).
time that has passed since the timer Tire Pressure : Displays a vehicle
Remaining Oil Life : Displays an
was last reset, not including time the with the approximate pressures of
estimate of the oil's remaining useful
ignition is off. Time will continue to all four tires. Tire pressure is
life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
be counted as long as the ignition is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa)
displayed, that means 99% of the
on, even if another display is being or in pounds per square inch (psi).
current oil life remains.
shown on the DIC. The timer will See Tire Pressure Monitor System
record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, When the remaining oil life is low,
0 321 and Tire Pressure Monitor
and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
Operation 0 322.
which the display will return to zero. message will appear on the display.
To stop the timer, press SET/CLR The oil should be changed as soon Battery Voltage : Displays the
briefly while Timer is displayed. To as possible. See Engine Oil 0 281. current battery voltage, if equipped.
reset the timer to zero, press and In addition to the engine oil life Battery voltage changes are normal
hold SET/CLR. system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is
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while driving. See Charging System confirm the setting. This will change value will show “- - -“until the
Light 0 120. If there is a problem the displays on the DIC to the type selected distance has been
with the battery charging system, of measurements you select. traveled.
the DIC will display a message. The display provides feedback on
ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO)
Engine Hours : Shows the total Items how current driving behavior in the
number of hours the engine has run. bar graph affects the running
This menu is only available on some average in the top display and how
Transmission Fluid vehicles. Press MENU on the turn
Temperature : Shows the well recent driving compares to the
signal lever until the ECO menu is best that has been achieved.
temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid in either degrees displayed. Use w x to scroll
Celsius (°C) or degrees through the menu items. Not all Driver Information Center
Fahrenheit (°F). items are available on every vehicle. (DIC) (Uplevel)
The following is a list of all possible
Trailer Brake (If Equipped) : menu items: The DIC displays are shown in the
TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer center of the instrument cluster in
gain setting. This setting can be Best Average Fuel Economy : The
the Info app.
adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either bottom displays the best average
See Instrument Cluster (Upevel)
a trailer connected or disconnected. fuel economy (AFE) that is achieved
0 114 or Instrument Cluster (Base
for a selected distance. The top
OUTPUT shows the power output to Level) 0 112. The displays show the
displays a running average of fuel
the trailer anytime a trailer with status of many vehicle systems.
economy for the most recently
electric brakes is connected. Output traveled selected distance. The
is displayed as a bar graph. Dashes center bar graph displays the
may appear in the OUTPUT display instantaneous fuel economy.
if a trailer is not connected. Quickly press the SET/CLR button
Units : Move w x to change to change the settings for the
distance options.
between Metric or US when the Unit
display is active. Press SET/CLR to When viewing best AFE, a several
second press and hold of SET/CLR
will reset the best value. The best
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DIC Info Page Options particular vehicle. Some items may
not be turned on by default but can
The info pages on the DIC can be
be turned on through the Options
turned on or off through the
app. See “DIC Info Page Options”
Options menu.
earlier in this section.
1. Press o to access the cluster Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in
applications. either kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph).
2. Press w or x to scroll to the
Options application. Trip A or Trip B : Shows the
current distance traveled, in either
3. Press V to enter the kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since
Options menu. the trip odometer was last reset.
w or x : Press to move up or 4. Scroll to Info Pages and This also shows the approximate
down in a list. press p. average liters per 100 kilometers
o or p : Press to move between (L/100 km) or miles per
5. Press w or x to move gallon (mpg). This number is
the interactive display zones in the through the list of possible calculated based on the number of
cluster. information displays. L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the
V : Press to open a menu or select last time this menu item was reset.
a menu item. Press and hold to 6. Press V while an item is
This number reflects only the
reset values on certain screens. highlighted to select or approximate average fuel economy
deselect that item. When an that the vehicle has right now, and
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, item is selected, a checkmark
see the Duramax diesel supplement will change as driving conditions
will appear next to it. change.
for additional DIC pages.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all
possible DIC info page displays.
Some may not be available for your
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Press and hold V while this display additional maintenance is number reflects only the
is active to reset the trip odometer recommended. See Maintenance approximate fuel economy that the
and the average fuel economy. Trip Schedule 0 365. vehicle has right now and changes
A and Trip B can also be reset by The Oil Life display must be reset frequently as driving conditions
change. This display cannot be
pressing p and choosing reset. after each oil change. It will not
reset itself. Do not to reset the Oil reset.
Fuel Range : Shows the Life display at any time other than Average Vehicle Speed : Displays
approximate distance the vehicle when the oil has just been changed. the average vehicle speed of the
can be driven without refueling. It cannot be reset accurately until vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
LOW will be displayed when the the next oil change. To reset the or miles per hour (mph). This
vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel engine oil life system, press and average is based on the various
range estimate is based on an
average of the vehicle's fuel hold V for several seconds while vehicle speeds recorded since the
the Oil Life display is active. See last reset. Reset the average speed
economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in Engine Oil Life System 0 283. by pressing V when it is displayed.
the fuel tank. Tire Pressure : Shows the Fuel Economy : The center
Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the approximate pressures of all four displays the approximate
oil's remaining useful life. tires. Tire pressure is displayed in instantaneous fuel economy as a
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds number and bar graph. Displayed
displayed, that means 99% of the per square inch (psi). If the pressure above the bar graph is a running
current oil life remains. is low, the value for that tire is average of fuel economy for the
shown in amber. most recently traveled selected
When the remaining oil life is low, See Tire Pressure Monitor System distance. Displayed below the bar
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON 0 321 and Tire Pressure Monitor graph is the best average fuel
message will appear on the display. Operation 0 322. economy that has been achieved for
The oil should be changed as soon the selected distance. The selected
as possible. See Engine Oil 0 281. Instantaneous Fuel Economy :
Displays the current fuel economy in distance is displayed at the top of
In addition to the engine oil life the page as “last xxx mi/km.”
system monitoring the oil life, liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)
or miles per gallon (mpg). This
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Press p to select the distance or Speed Limit : Shows sign Trailer Brake (If Equipped) :
information, which comes from a TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer
reset best value. Use w and x to
roadway database in the onboard gain setting. This setting can be
choose the distance and press V. navigation, if equipped. adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either
Press w and x to select “Reset Battery Voltage : Displays the a trailer connected or disconnected.
Best Score.” Press V to reset the current battery voltage, if equipped. OUTPUT shows the power output to
best average fuel economy. After Battery voltage changes are normal the trailer anytime a trailer with
reset, the best value displays “-,-” while driving. See Charging System electric brakes is connected. Output
until the selected distance has been Light 0 120. If there is a problem is displayed as a bar graph. Dashes
traveled. with the battery charging system, may appear in the OUTPUT display
the DIC will display a message. if a trailer is not connected.
The display provides information on
how current driving behavior affects Oil Pressure : Oil pressure is Blank Page : Shows no
the running average and how well displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) information.
recent driving compares to the best or in pounds per square inch (psi).
that has been achieved for the Engine Hours : Shows the total
selected distance. number of hours the engine has run.
Timer : This display can be used as Off Road Page : This page shows
a timer. To start the timer, press V the traction, four wheel drive, and
while this display is active. The steering angle states. When the
display will show the amount of time front or rear axles are locked, a lock
that has passed since the timer was icon is displayed. See Off-Road
last reset. To stop the timer, press V Driving 0 201.
briefly while this display is active Transmission Fluid
and the timer is running. To reset Temperature : Shows the
the timer to zero, press and hold V temperature of the automatic
while this display is active, or press transmission fluid in either degrees
p and select reset. Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
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.
Vehicle Messages Brakes is driven. The vehicle may be driven
while this message is on, but
. Ride Control Systems
Messages displayed on the DIC maximum acceleration and speed
indicate the status of the vehicle or . Driver Assistance Systems may be reduced. Anytime this
some action that may be needed to . Cruise Control message stays on, or displays
correct a condition. Multiple repeatedly, the vehicle should be
messages may appear one after . Lighting and Bulb Replacement taken to your dealer for service as
another. . Wiper/Washer Systems soon as possible.
The messages that do not require . Doors and Windows
immediate action can be Vehicle Speed Messages
. Seat Belts
acknowledged and cleared by
.
SPEED LIMITED TO
pressing V. The messages that Airbag Systems
XXX KM/H (MPH)
require immediate action cannot be . Engine and Transmission
cleared until that action is This message shows that the
. Tire Pressure vehicle speed has been limited to
performed.
. Battery the speed displayed. The limited
All messages should be taken speed is a protection for various
seriously; clearing the message propulsion and vehicle systems,
does not correct the problem. Engine Power Messages such as lubrication, thermal,
If a SERVICE message appears, ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED suspension, Teen Driver if
see your dealer. equipped, or tires.
This message displays when the
Follow the instructions given in the vehicle's propulsion power is If equipped with a diesel engine,
messages. The system displays reduced. Reduced propulsion power see the Duramax Diesel
messages regarding the following can affect the vehicle's ability to supplement.
topics: accelerate. If this message is on,
. Service Messages but there is no observed reduction
in performance, proceed to your
. Fluid Levels destination. The performance may
. Vehicle Security be reduced the next time the vehicle
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3. Press o BACK on the center .
Vehicle Rear Camera

Personalization stack or touch h on the . Return to Factory Settings

infotainment screen to return to . Software Information
Use the audio system controls to the previous menu or exit.
access the personalization menus . Wi-Fi
for customizing vehicle features. Turn the ignition on to access the
Settings menu, then select Detailed information for each menu
The following are all possible SETTINGS from the Home Page on follows.
personalization features. Depending the infotainment display. Time and Date
on the vehicle, some may not be
available. Personalization Menus Manually set the time and date. See
The following list of menu items may Clock 0 108.
Base Radio Audio System
Controls be available: Rear Seat Reminder
. Time and Date
{ : Press to access the Home This allows for a chime and a
Page Menu. . Rear Seat Reminder message when the rear door has
Q or R : Touch to scroll through the . Language been opened before or during
menus or setup items. operation of the vehicle.
. Valet Mode
0 : Touch to exit or return to the Select Off or On.
. Teen Driver
previous screen or menu. Language
. Radio
Uplevel Radio Audio System Select Language, then select from
Controls . Vehicle the available language(s).
1. Touch the desired feature to . Bluetooth The selected language will display
display a list of available . Apple CarPlay on the system, and voice
options. recognition will reflect the selected
. Android Auto
2. Touch to select the desired language.
. Voice
feature setting.
. Display
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Valet Mode . Auto Volume Select Off, Low, Medium-Low,
. Maximum Startup Volume Medium, Medium-High, or High.
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls. Maximum Startup Volume
Manage Favorites
It may also limit access to vehicle
This allows favorites to be edited. This feature sets the maximum
storage locations, if equipped.
See “Manage Favorites” in “Radio startup volume. If the vehicle is
To enable valet mode: started and the volume is greater
Setup” under Home Page 0 153 or
1. Enter a four-digit code on the “Manage Favorites” in “Settings” than this level, the volume is
keypad. under “Radio” in the infotainment adjusted to this level. To set the
manual. maximum startup volume, touch +
2. Select Enter to go to the or − to increase or decrease.
confirmation screen. Number of Favorites Shown
Vehicle
3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Touch to set the number of favorites
to display. Select and the following may
Touch LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or display:
unlock the system. Touch Back to Select the desired number or select
go back to the previous menu. Auto and the infotainment system . Climate and Air Quality
will automatically adjust the number . Comfort and Convenience
Teen Driver
of favorites shown. .
See “Teen Driver” under “Settings” Lighting
in the infotainment manual. Audible Touch Feedback . Power Door Locks
This allows Audible Touch . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Radio Feedback to be turned on or off.
Touch to display the Radio menu Select Off or On. Climate and Air Quality
and the following may display:
Select and the following may
. Manage Favorites Auto Volume
display:
. This feature adjusts the volume . Auto Fan Speed
Number of Favorites Shown
based on vehicle speed and
. Audible Touch Feedback ambient noise. . Auto Defog
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. Auto Rear Defog Lighting Power Door Locks
Auto Fan Speed Select and the following may Select and the following may
display: display:
This feature will set the auto fan
speed. . Vehicle Locator Lights . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
Select Low, Medium, or High. . Exit Lighting . Auto Door Unlock
Auto Defog Vehicle Locator Lights . Delayed Door Lock
This allows the feature to be turned This feature will flash the exterior Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
on or off. lamps and allows the headlamps, When on, this feature will keep the
parking lamps, taillamps, and most driver door from locking when the
Select Off or On.
of the interior lamps to turn on door is open. If Off is selected, the
Auto Rear Defog briefly when K on the Remote Delayed Door Lock menu will be
This allows the feature to be turned Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is available.
on or off. pressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Select Off or On. Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
Comfort and Convenience Exit Lighting
This allows selection of which of the
Select and the following may This allows the selection of how doors will automatically unlock when
display: long the exterior lamps stay on the vehicle is shifted into P (Park)
when leaving the vehicle when it is for an automatic transmission or
. Chime Volume dark outside. when the key is removed from the
Chime Volume Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, ignition for a manual transmission.
This allows the selection of the or 120 Seconds. Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
chime volume level.
Touch + or − to adjust the volume.
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Delayed Door Lock Remote Door Unlock Pair New Device
When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of which doors Select to pair a new device. See
locking of the doors. To override the will unlock when pressing K on the “Pairing” under Bluetooth
delay, press the power door lock RKE transmitter. (Infotainment Controls) 0 178 or
switch on the door. Bluetooth (Overview) 0 172 or
Select All Doors or Driver Door. Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) 0 174
Select Off or On.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats or “Pairing” in “Infotainment
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Controls” under “Bluetooth” in the
If equipped and turned on, this infotainment manual.
Select and the following may feature will turn the heated seats on
display: when using remote start on Device Management
. Remote Unlock Light Feedback cold days. Select to connect to a different
. Remote Lock Feedback Select Off or On. phone source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone.
. Remote Door Unlock Bluetooth
Ringtones
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Select and the following may
display: Select to change the ring tone for
Remote Unlock Light Feedback the specific phone. The phone does
. Pair New Device not need to be connected to change
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle . Device Management the ring tones.
with the RKE transmitter. . Ringtones Voice Mail Numbers
Select Off or Flash Lights. . Voice Mail Numbers This feature displays the voice mail
Remote Lock Feedback . Text Message Alerts number for all connected phones.
To change the voice mail number,
This allows selection of what type of select EDIT. Type a new number,
feedback is given when locking the then select SAVE.
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
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Text Message Alerts Android Auto . Display “What Can I Say?” Tips
This allows the feature to be turned Select and the following may Confidence Threshold
on or off. display:
This feature allows the adjustment
Select Off or On. . Android Auto of the sensitivity of the speech
. Manage Android Auto Devices recognition system.
Apple CarPlay
Select Confirm More or
Select and the following may Android Auto
Confirm Less.
display: This feature allows Android devices
. Apple CarPlay to be connected to the infotainment Prompt Length
. Manage Apple CarPlay Devices system through a USB port. See This feature adjusts the voice
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto prompt length.
Apple CarPlay 0 184.
Select Short or Long.
This feature allows Apple devices to Select Off or On.
be connected to the infotainment Audio Feedback Speed
system through a USB port. See Manage Android Auto Devices
This feature adjusts the audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Select to manage Android devices. feedback speed.
0 184. Android Auto must be on for this
Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.
Select Off or On. feature to be accessed. See Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto 0 184. Display “What Can I Say?” Tips
Manage Apple CarPlay Devices This feature gives voice
Voice
Select to manage Apple devices. command tips.
Apple CarPlay must be on for this Select and the following may
display: Select Off or On.
feature to be accessed. See Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto 0 184. . Confidence Threshold Display
. Prompt Length Select and the following may
. Audio Feedback Speed display:
. Mode
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. Calibrate Touchscreen Return to Factory Settings Wi-Fi
. Turn Display Off Select and the following may Select and the following may
display: display:
Mode
. Restore Vehicle Settings . Wi-Fi
Select to change the display
screen mode. . Clear All Private Data . Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Select Auto, Day, or Night. . Restore Radio Settings Wi-Fi
Calibrate Touchscreen Restore Vehicle Settings This feature allows Wi-Fi networks
This allows selection of restoring to be turned off or on.
Select to calibrate the touchscreen,
then follow the prompts. vehicle settings. Select Off or On.
Turn Display Off Select Restore or Cancel. Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Select to turn the display off. Touch Clear All Private Data Select to manage Wi-Fi networks.
anywhere on the infotainment Select to clear all private information Wi-Fi must be on for this feature to
display area or press any from the vehicle. be accessed.
infotainment control on the center
stack to turn the display on. Select Delete or Cancel.

Rear Camera Restore Radio Settings

Select and the following may This allows selection to restore
display: radio settings.
. Guidance Lines Select Restore or Cancel.

Guidance Lines Software Information

Select to turn Off or On. See Rear Select to view the infotainment
Vision Camera (RVC) 0 250. system current software information.
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Lighting Battery Power Protection . . . . . 149
Exterior Lighting Battery
Exterior Lighting
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Exterior Lamp Controls
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 142
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
The exterior lamp control is on the
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 145
instrument panel to the left of the
Turn and Lane-Change
steering wheel.
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 O : Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running
Interior Lighting Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 control to O again to turn the
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 automatic headlamps or DRL
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 back on.
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 For vehicles first sold in Canada, off
will only work when the vehicle is in
Lighting Features P (Park).
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Battery Load Management . . . 148
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AUTO : Automatically turns on the When the headlamps are turned on Headlamp High/
headlamps at normal brightness, while the vehicle is on, the
together with the following: headlamps turn off automatically
Low-Beam Changer
. Parking Lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is Push the turn signal lever toward
turned off. When the headlamps are the instrument panel to change the
. Instrument Panel Lights turned on while the vehicle is off, headlamps from low to high beam.
. Taillamps the headlamps will stay on for
Pull the turn signal lever toward you
10 minutes before turning off to
. License Plate Lamps and release it to return to low-beam
prevent the battery from being
headlamps.
. Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps drained. Turn the headlamp control
off and then back to the headlamp
When the vehicle is turned off and on position to make the headlamps
the headlamps are in AUTO, the stay on for an additional 10 minutes.
headlamps turn off. When the key is To keep the lamps on for more than
removed, they automatically turn on 10 minutes, the ignition must be on
for a set time. The time of the delay or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
can be changed using the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) # : If equipped, this turns on the When the high-beam headlamps are
(Base Level) 0 129 or Driver fog lamps. See Fog Lamps 0 146. on, this indicator light on the
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) instrument cluster will also be on.
0 131. Exterior Lamps Off
; : Turns on the parking lamps Reminder Flash-to-Pass
including all lamps, except the A reminder chime sounds when the This feature lets you use the
headlamps. headlamps or parking lamps are high-beam headlamps to signal a
2 : Turns on the headlamps manually turned on, the ignition is driver in front of you that you want
together with the parking lamps and off, and a door is open. To disable to pass. It works even if the
instrument panel lights. the chime, turn the lamps off. headlamps are in the automatic
position.
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To use it, pull the turn signal lever . The light sensor determines it is
toward you, then release it. daytime.
If the headlamps are in the When the DRL system is on, only
automatic position or on low beam, the DRL are on. The taillamps,
the high-beam headlamps will turn sidemarker lamps, instrument panel
on. They will stay on as long as you lights, and other lamps will not
hold the lever toward you. The be on.
high-beam indicator on the When it begins to get dark, the
instrument cluster will come on. automatic headlamp system
Release the lever to return to There is a light sensor on top of the
switches from DRL to the instrument panel. Do not cover the
normal operation. headlamps. sensor, otherwise the headlamps
Daytime Running To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior will come on when they are not
lamp control to O and then release. needed.
Lamps (DRL)
For vehicles first sold in Canada, off The system may also turn on the
DRL can make it easier for others to will only work when the vehicle is headlamps when driving through a
see the front of the vehicle during parked. parking garage or tunnel.
the day. Fully functional DRL are
required on all vehicles first sold in If the vehicle is started in a dark
Automatic Headlamp garage, the automatic headlamp
Canada.
System system comes on immediately. If it
The DRL system comes on when is light outside when the vehicle
the following conditions are met: When the exterior lamp control is
leaves the garage, there is a slight
set to AUTO and it is dark enough
. The ignition is on. delay before the automatic
outside, the headlamps come on
headlamp system changes to the
. The exterior lamp control is automatically.
DRL. During that delay, the
in AUTO. instrument cluster may not be as
. The transmission is not in bright as usual. Make sure the
P (Park). instrument panel brightness control
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is in the full bright position. See Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 147.
Signals
When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps will turn off or may
change to Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
The automatic headlamp system
turns off when the exterior lamp
control is turned to O or the ignition An arrow on the instrument cluster
is off. flashes in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
Lights On with Wipers
Move the turn signal lever all the
If the windshield wipers are way up or down to signal a turn.
activated in daylight with the engine | : Press to make the front and
on, and the exterior lamp control is Raise or lower the lever for less
rear turn signal lamps flash on and
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking than one second until the arrow
off. Press again to turn the
lamps, and other exterior lamps starts to flash to signal a lane
flashers off.
come on. The transition time for the change. This causes the turn
lamps coming on varies based on When the hazard warning flashers signals to automatically flash three
wiper speed. When the wipers are are on, the vehicle's turn signals will times. Holding the turn signal lever
not operating, these lamps turn off. not work. for more than one second will cause
Move the exterior lamp control to O the turn signals to flash until the
lever is released.
or ; to disable this feature.
The lever returns to its starting
position whenever it is released.
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If after signaling a turn or a lane Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed
change the arrows flash rapidly or to high beam, the fog lamps go off.
do not come on, a signal bulb could When the high-beam headlamps are
be burned out. turned off, the fog lamps will come
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a on again.
bulb is not burned out, check the Some localities have laws that
fuse. See Fuses and Circuit require the headlamps to be on with
Breakers 0 305. the fog lamps.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for more
than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime If equipped, the control is on the
sounds at each flash of the turn center of the exterior lamp control,
signal. The message TURN to the left of the steering column.
SIGNAL ON will also appear in the
The ignition must be on for the fog
Driver Information Center (DIC). To
lamps to come on.
turn the chime and message off,
move the turn signal lever to the off # : Press to turn the fog lamps on
position. or off. A light will come on in the
instrument cluster.
When the fog lamps are turned on,
the parking lamps automatically
turn on.
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Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp Dome Lamps

Instrument Panel
Illumination Control

The interior lamps control in the

overhead console controls both the
front and rear interior lamps.
This feature controls the brightness The cargo lamp provides more light To operate:
of the steering wheel and instrument in the cargo area of the vehicle, ( : Turns the lamps off.
panel lights. The instrument panel if needed. The lights inside of the
illumination control is next to the pickup box also turn on, if equipped. H : Turns the lamps on when any
door is opened.
exterior lamp control. Press the switch down to turn the
D : Move the thumbwheel up or cargo lamp on or off. The shift lever ' : Keeps the lamps on all
must be in the P (Park) position to the time.
down to brighten or dim the lights.
operate the cargo lamp. The interior lamps turn on
automatically if the airbags are
deployed.
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Reading Lamps Lighting Features automatically turn off. The interior
lamps do not come on if the dome
lamp control is in the Off position.
Entry Lighting
The exterior lamps turn off
Some exterior lamps and the interior immediately by turning the exterior
lamps turn on briefly at night, or in lamps control off.
areas with limited lighting, when K
This feature can be changed. See
is pressed on the Remote Keyless Vehicle Personalization 0 136.
Entry (RKE) transmitter. When a
door is opened, the interior lamps
come on if the dome lamp control is
Battery Load
The front reading lamps, in the H position. After about Management
if equipped, are in the overhead 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn The vehicle has Electric Power
console. off. Entry lighting can be disabled Management (EPM), which
manually by changing the ignition estimates the battery's temperature
out of the OFF position, or by and state of charge. It then adjusts
pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
This feature can be changed. See
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under When the battery's state of charge
Vehicle Personalization 0 136. is low, the voltage is raised slightly
to quickly bring the charge back up.
Exit Lighting When the state of charge is high,
the voltage is lowered slightly to
Some exterior lamps and the interior prevent overcharging. The voltmeter
The rear reading lamps, if equipped, lamps come on at night, or in areas gauge or the voltage display on the
are in the headliner. with limited lighting when the key is Driver Information Center (DIC),
# or $ : Press to turn each lamp removed from the ignition. The if equipped, may show the voltage
on or off. exterior and interior lamps remain
on for a set amount of time and then
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moving up or down. This is normal. Normally, these actions occur in timer, turn the exterior lamp control
If there is a problem, an alert will be steps or levels, without being to the O position and then back to
displayed. noticeable. In rare cases at the
the ; or 2 position.
The battery can be discharged at highest levels of corrective action,
idle if the electrical loads are very this action may be noticeable to the To keep the lamps on for more than
high. This is true for all vehicles. driver. If so, a DIC message might 10 minutes, the ignition must be on
This is because the generator be displayed and it is recommended or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
(alternator) may not be spinning fast that the driver reduce the electrical
enough at idle to produce all the loads as much as possible.
power that is needed for very high
electrical loads. Battery Power Protection
A high electrical load occurs when This feature shuts off the dome and
several of the following are on, such reading lamps, if they are left on for
as: headlamps, high beams, fog more than 10 minutes after the
lamps, rear window defogger, ignition is turned off. The cargo
climate control fan at high speed, lamp shuts off after 20 minutes. This
heated seats, engine cooling fans, prevents the battery from
trailer loads, and loads plugged into running down.
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive
Exterior Lighting Battery
discharge of the battery. It does this Saver
by balancing the generator's output The exterior lamps turn off about
and the vehicle's electrical needs. 10 minutes after the ignition is
It can increase engine idle speed to turned off, if the parking lamps or
generate more power, whenever headlamps have been manually left
needed. It can temporarily reduce on. This protects against draining
the power demands of some the battery. To restart the 10-minute
accessories.
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Infotainment Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Introduction
System Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Infotainment
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Base radio information is included in
Introduction Apple CarPlay and this manual. See the infotainment
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 manual for information on other
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 151 Trademarks and License available infotainment systems.
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Agreements Read the following pages to
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 become familiar with the features.
Trademarks and License
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Radio { Warning
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Taking your eyes off the road for
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 too long or too often while using
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 158 any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
Audio Players could be injured or killed. Do not
Avoiding Untrusted Media give extended attention to
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
infotainment tasks while driving.
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Limit your glances at the vehicle
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
Voice Recognition whenever possible.
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Phone The infotainment system has built-in
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 172 features intended to help avoid
distraction by disabling some
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functions when driving. These Theft-Deterrent Feature
functions may gray out when they
are unavailable. Many infotainment TheftLock is designed to discourage
features are also available through theft of the vehicle's radio by
the instrument cluster and steering learning a portion of the Vehicle
wheel controls. Identification Number (VIN). The
radio does not operate if it is stolen
Before driving: or moved to a different vehicle.
. Become familiar with the
operation, center stack controls,
and infotainment display
controls.
. Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
. Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called
easily by pressing a single
control or by using a single voice
command if equipped with
Bluetooth phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0 199.
To play the infotainment system with
the ignition off, see Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 220.
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Overview 1. {
. Press to go to the Home
Page. See Home Page
0 153.
2. 7
. Radio: Press and release to
go to the previous station or
channel. Press and hold to
fast seek the next strongest
previous station or channel.
. USB/BT Music/Pictures:
Press and hold to go to the
previous content. Press and
hold to fast rewind.
3. O
. Press to turn the power on.
. Press and hold to turn the
power off.
. Press to mute the system
when on.
. Turn to decrease or
increase the volume.
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4. 6 Home Page Features Projection : Touch to access
supported devices when connected.
. Radio: Press and release to See USB Port 0 159.
go to the next station or
channel. Press and hold to Settings : Touch to access the
fast seek the next strongest Personalization menu. See Vehicle
station or channel. Personalization 0 136.
. USB/BT Music/Pictures: Climate : Touch to access the
Press and hold to go to the Climate menu.
next content. Press and See Climate Control Systems 0 191
hold to fast forward. or Automatic Climate Control
System 0 193.
5. # Press { to go to the Home Page.
OnStar : If equipped, touch to
. Press and release to Audio : Touch to select AM, FM, access the OnStar menu. See
access the phone screen, SXM (if equipped), USB/iPod/ OnStar Overview 0 396.
answer an incoming call, Bluetooth Audio, or AUX. See
or access the device home AM-FM Radio 0 154, Satellite Radio Software Updates
screen. Press and hold to 0 156, USB Port 0 159, Bluetooth
access Press to Talk. Audio 0 165, or Auxiliary Jack Over-the-Air Software Updates
0 165.
If equipped, the infotainment system
Home Page Gallery : Touch to view a picture. can download and install select
See USB Port 0 159. software updates over a wireless
Infotainment Display Buttons connection. The system will prompt
Phone : Touch to activate the
Infotainment display buttons show phone features (if equipped). for certain updates to be
on the screen when available. When See Bluetooth (Infotainment downloaded and installed. There is
a function is unavailable, the button Controls) 0 178 or Bluetooth also an option to check for updates
may gray out. When a function is (Overview) 0 172 or Bluetooth manually.
selected, the button may highlight. (Voice Recognition) 0 174.
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To manually check for updates, On most compatible mobile devices, Radio
touch SETTINGS on the Home activation of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in
Page, followed by Software the Settings menu under Mobile
Information, and then System Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot, AM-FM Radio
Update. Follow the on-screen Mobile Hotspot, or similar. Playing the Radio
prompts. The steps to check for, Availability of Over-the-Air vehicle
download and install updates may Audio Source Menu
software updates varies by vehicle
vary by vehicle. and country. For more information { : Press to go to the Home Page.
Downloading Over-the-Air vehicle on this feature, see O : Press to turn on, mute,
software updates requires Internet www.my.chevrolet.com/learn. or unmute the system. Press and
connectivity, which can be accessed hold to turn off the system.
through the vehicle’s built-in OnStar
4G LTE connection, if equipped and Selecting a Band
active. If required, data plans are
provided by a third party. Optionally, Press {, then touch AUDIO,
a secure Wi-Fi hotspot such as a Source, then select AM, FM,
compatible mobile device hotspot, or SXM (if equipped). The last
home hotspot, or public hotspot can station that was playing starts
be used. Applicable data rates may playing again.
apply. System Settings
To connect the infotainment system
to a secured mobile device hotspot, Auto Volume
home hotspot, or public hotspot, This feature automatically adjusts
touch SETTINGS on the Home the radio volume to compensate for
Page, followed by Wi-Fi, and then road and wind noise.
Manage Wi-Fi Networks. Select the The level of volume compensation
appropriate Wi-Fi network, and can be selected, or the feature can
follow the on-screen prompts. be turned off.
Download speeds may vary.
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1. Touch MENU from a source Custom Tone Settings Selecting a Station
screen. 1. Touch MENU. Seek Tuning
2. Select Auto Volume. 2. Touch Tone Settings. If the radio station is not known:
3. Select the desired setting. 3. Touch Custom.
Press 7 or 6 to automatically
4. Touch 3 to go back to the . Bass, Midrange, or Treble: search for available radio stations.
source screen. Touch − or +.
Manual Tuning
Tone Settings . Fade or Balance: Adjust the
front/rear or left/right Continue touching t or u to
The tone settings can be set for
speakers by dragging the manually change the radio station.
each radio band and each audio
player source. dot in the vehicle image on
Direct Tune
the screen.
Preset Tone Settings From the AM or FM menu:
Touch 3 to go back to the source
1. Touch MENU. screen. 1. Touch Tune.
2. Touch Tone Settings. 2. Enter the station number.
Selecting an Auxiliary Device
3. Select a preset tone setting.
Connect the auxiliary device to the 3. Touch Go or t or u to go to
. Bass, Midrange, or Treble: AUX input terminal. Play will begin the previous or next station.
Touch − or +. when the system has finished Favorite
. Fade or Balance: Adjust the reading the information on the
front/rear or left/right device. 1. Touch S or T to scroll through
speakers by dragging the If the AUX device is already the favorites.
dot in the vehicle image on connected, press {, AUDIO, 2. Touch the station to select it.
the screen. Source, then select the device. Station List
1. From the AM or FM menu,
touch MENU.
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2. Select Station List. 2. Touch S or T to select the the SiriusXM service. See
desired page of saved www.siriusxm.com or call
3. Touch Q or R to scroll through 1-888-601-6296 (U.S.); or see
the list. Touch the station to favorites.
www.siriusxm.ca or call
select it. 3. Touch and hold any of the 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
preset buttons to save the
Update Station List current radio station to that When SiriusXM is active, the
1. From the AM or FM menu, button of the selected channel name and number,
touch MENU, then touch favorites page. category name, song title, and artist
Update Station List. The display on the screen.
To change a preset button, tune to
broadcasting list updating will the new desired radio station and Listening to SiriusXM Radio
begin. touch and hold the preset button.
2. During the AM or FM 1. Press {.
broadcasting list update, touch Satellite Radio 2. Touch AUDIO.
Cancel to stop the updates.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio 3. Touch Source.
Storing a Station as a Favorite Service 4. Touch SXM and the most
Stations from all bands can be recent listened to SiriusXM
Vehicles with an SXM Satellite
stored in any order in the favorite channel will display.
Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
pages. Satellite Radio subscription can Touch 0 to return to the
Up to 25 stations can be stored. receive SiriusXM programming. HOME menu.
Storing Stations SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
Selecting a Category
based in the 48 contiguous United
To store the station to a position in States and 10 Canadian provinces. From Menu, touch Categories, then
the list, touch the corresponding SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide touch the desired category or from
button 1−5 until a beep is heard. variety of programming and Categories, touch Q or R to find the
1. Select the desired station. commercial-free music, coast to desired channel. Touch the channel
coast, and in digital-quality sound. to select it.
A service fee is required to receive
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Selecting a Channel Using the SiriusXM Menu 2. Touch OK.
Touch u or t and the previous or Operation Auto Volume
next channel will be selected. 1. Touch MENU on the SXM 1. Touch Auto Volume. See “Auto
infotainment display. Volume” in AM-FM Radio
Touch and hold u or t to jump
0 154.
four channels backward or forward, 2. Touch the menu to select the
then release the button at the desired item or to display the 2. Touch OK.
desired channel. detail menu item.
Categories
Using the Preset Buttons 3. Touch 0 to return to the 1. Touch Categories.
Up to seven favorites pages can be previous menu.
2. Touch Q or R to find the
saved, and each page can store up Channel List desired category. Touch the
to five channels.
1. Touch SXM Channel List from category to select it.
To change a preset button, tune to the SXM menu. The channel
the new desired channel and hold Explicit Content Filter
list is displayed.
the button. When on, only a filtered list of
2. Touch Q or R to find the channels will be received. When off,
Listening to Preset Channels desired channel. Tune to the all regular SXM programming
1. Continue touching S or T to channel by selecting it. subscribed to will be received.
select the desired Tone Settings 1. Touch SXM Explicit Filter.
favorites page.
From the tone settings menu, the 2. Select On or Off.
2. Touch the preset button to sound features can be set up for
listen to the channel saved to SiriusXM audio and each audio Radio Reception
that button. player’s functions.
Frequency interference and static
1. Touch Tone Settings. The tone can occur during normal radio
settings screen is displayed. reception if items such as cell phone
See “Tone Settings” in AM-FM chargers, vehicle convenience
Radio 0 154.
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accessories, and external electronic SiriusXM Satellite Radio if the vehicle has these features.
devices are plugged into the Service Keep the antenna clear of
accessory power outlet. If there is obstructions for clear reception.
interference or static, unplug the If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital radio Items on the roof of the vehicle can
item from the accessory power interfere with the performance of the
outlet. reception. Tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals, radio system and OnStar (if
FM causing the sound to fade in and equipped). Make sure the
out. In addition, traveling or standing multi-band antenna is not
FM signals only reach about 16 to obstructed.
under heavy foliage, bridges,
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
that automatically works to reduce
of time.
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or Cell Phone Usage
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out. Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
AM or just having the phone on may
cause static interference with the
The range for most AM stations is
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
greater than for FM, especially at
if this happens.
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can occur when Multi-Band Antenna
things like storms and power lines The multi-band antenna is on the
interfere with radio reception. When roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
this happens, try reducing the treble used for OnStar, the SiriusXM
on the radio. Satellite Radio Service System, and
GPS (Global Positioning System),
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Audio Players USB Support Supported Apple Devices
The USB port uses the USB 2.0 To view supported devices in the
Avoiding Untrusted Media standard. External devices such as U.S., see www.my.chevrolet.com/
iPhones/iPods and USB storage learned.
Devices devices may be connected. To view supported devices in
When using media devices such as Canada, see
USB Supported Devices
CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, SD www.chevroletowner.ca.
cards, USB devices, and mobile . USB flash drives
devices, consider the source. For supported devices in Mexico,
. Portable USB hard drives
Untrusted media devices could see your dealer.
contain files that affect system . iPod/iPhone devices
USB Supported File and Folder
operation or performance. Avoid use Not all iPods and USB drives are Structure
if the content or origin cannot be compatible with the USB port.
trusted. The infotainment system supports:
Make sure the iPod has the latest
. FAT16.
firmware from Apple for proper
USB Port operation. iPod firmware can be . FAT32.
If equipped, there is a USB port for updated using the latest iTunes . exFAT.
data and charging in the center application. See www.apple.com/
stack, inside the center console, itunes. Connecting a USB Storage
and/or at the rear of the center For help with identifying your iPod, Device or iPod/iPhone
console. For uplevel radios, see the go to www.apple.com/support.
infotainment manual. To connect a USB storage device,
The USB port can play both lower connect the device to the USB port.
Using the USB Port and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg, To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect
The infotainment system can play and .wav files stored on a USB one end of the device’s cable to the
music by connecting an auxiliary storage device. iPod/iPhone and the other end to
device to the USB port. the USB port.
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The iPod/iPhone charges while it is . Files with a bit rate above . Only USB storage devices
connected to the vehicle if the 128 kbps will result in higher formatted in FAT16/32 or exFAT
vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY or quality sound. file systems are recognized.
ignition is on. See Ignition Positions . ID3 Tag information for MP3 NTFS and other file systems are
0 216. When the vehicle is turned files, such as the album name not recognized.
off, the iPod/iPhone automatically and the artist, can be played. . The time it takes to process files
powers off and will not charge or will depend on the USB storage
draw power from the vehicle's . To display album title, track title,
and artist information, the file device type and capacity, and
battery. the type of files stored.
should be compatible with the
For more information on USB ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats. . Some USB storage device files
usage, see “Audio System may not be compatible.
Information” following. Using a USB Storage Device or
iPod/iPhone . Up to two USB devices and one
Audio System Information iPod can be played through a
. Use a USB or flash memory type
The infotainment system can play storage device. Do not connect USB hub. All devices may not be
the music files contained in the USB using a USB adaptor. supported, depending on the
storage device or iPod/iPhone performance of the USB hub.
. Do not connect and reconnect If there is not enough power
products.
the USB device repeatedly in a supply, it may not operate
Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files short time, as this may cause normally.
. Music files with .mp3, .wma, static electricity and problems
. Do not disconnect the USB
.ogg, and .wav file name using the device.
storage device while it is playing.
extensions can be played. . Use a USB device with a metal This may cause damage to the
. MP3 files that can be played: Bit connecting terminal. product or affect the
rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps. . Connection with i-Stick Type performance of the USB device.
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz, USB storage devices may be . Disconnect the USB storage
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 faulty due to vehicle vibration. device when the ignition is
kHz, and 16 kHz. turned off. If the ignition is turned
. Do not touch the USB
connecting terminal. on while the USB device is
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connected, the USB device may . Some iPod/iPhone models may
be damaged or may not operate not support the connectivity or
normally. functionality of this product.
. USB storage devices can only . Only connect the iPod/iPhone
be connected for playing music, with connection cables
viewing photo files, supported by iPod/iPhone
or upgrading. products. Other connection
. Do not use the USB terminal to cables cannot be used.
charge USB accessory . The iPod/iPhone may be . Refer to the table for the
equipment. The heat generated damaged if it is connected to the classification items related to the
may cause performance issues vehicle with the ignition on. search function provided by the
or damage. When not in use, disconnect the iPod/iPhone.
. Music files to which Digital Right iPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Management (DRM) is applied . When the iPod/iPhone is
cannot be played. connected to the USB port by Playing Music from a USB Device
. using the iPod/iPhone cable, the . Connect the USB device to the
USB storage device with a
capacity limit of 5,000 files, such Bluetooth music is not USB port.
as music, photo, video, and supported. . Play will start automatically after
15 stages of folder structure. . The iPod/iPhone playback the system has finished reading
Normal usage cannot be functions and the information the USB device.
guaranteed for a storage device displayed may be different when . If a non-readable USB device is
that exceeds this limit. The iPod/ played on the infotainment
connected, an error message
iPhone can play all music files system.
displays and the system will
that are supported. The music
switch to the previous audio
file lists will only display up to
function.
5,000 files on the screen. These
files are sorted in alphabetical
order.
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Changing to Next/Previous Files
. Touch l to change to the
next file.
. Touch g within five seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
If the USB device is already Current File . Touch the desired menu.
connected: Touch g after five seconds of the Browse Music
1. Press {. playback time. 1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch AUDIO. Scanning Forward or Backward 2. Touch the desired music.
3. Touch Source. Touch and hold g or l during Tone Settings
4. Touch USB. playback to rewind or fast forward.
. Touch Tone Settings. The Tone
Release the button to resume
To stop the USB device and select playback at normal speed. Settings menu is displayed. See
another media source, touch “Tone Settings” in AM-FM Radio
Source, then select the other Playing a File Randomly 0 154.
source. Touch Z during playback. Auto Volume
To remove the USB device, select . ON: Plays all files randomly. . Touch Auto Volume. The Auto
another function, then remove the Volume menu is displayed. See
USB device. . OFF: Returns to normal “Auto Volume” in AM-FM Radio
playback. 0 154.
Pause
Using the USB Music Menu Traffic Program (If Equipped)
. Touch j to pause. . Touch Menu during playback. . Touch On or Off.
. Touch r to resume.
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MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) . If a non-readable USB device is . Touch g within two seconds of
. Connect a MTP supported connected, an error message the playback time to play the
device. displays and the system will previous file.
switch to the previous audio
. Play will start automatically after function. Returning to the Beginning of the
the system has finished reading Current File
the MTP device. If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected: Touch g after two seconds of the
. If a non-readable MTP device is playback time.
connected, an error message 1. Press {.
displays and the system will Scanning Forward or Backward
2. Touch AUDIO.
switch to the previous audio Touch and hold g or l during
function. 3. Touch Source.
playback to rewind or fast forward.
iPod/iPhone Player 4. Touch iPod. Release the button to resume
To stop the device and select playback at normal speed.
This feature is limited to models
supporting the iPod/iPhone another media source, touch Playing a File Randomly
connection. Source, then select the other
source. Touch Z during playback.
Playing Music Files .
To remove the device, select ON: Plays all files randomly.
. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the another function, then remove the . OFF: Returns to normal
USB port. device. playback.
. Play will start from the previously Pause Using the iPod Menu
played point after the system
has finished reading the USB . Touch j to pause. . Touch Menu during playback.
device. . Touch the appropriate
. Touch r to resume.
play mode.
Changing to Next/Previous Song
Browse Music
. Touch l to change to the
1. Touch Browse Music.
next song.
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2. Touch the desired music. Viewing Pictures Rotating a Picture
Tone Settings 1. Connect the USB device to the Touch w from the picture screen.
. Touch Tone Settings. The Tone USB port.
Enlarging a Picture
Settings menu is displayed. See 2. Touch the screen to open to full
“Tone Settings” in AM-FM Radio screen. Touch the screen again Touch x from the picture screen.
0 154. to return to the previous
screen. Using the USB Picture Menu
Auto Volume
If the USB device is already 1. Touch MENU from the picture
. Touch Auto Volume. The Auto screen.
Volume menu is displayed. See connected:
2. Touch the appropriate menu:
“Auto Volume” in AM-FM Radio 1. Touch {.
0 154. . Slide Show Time: Allows
2. Touch GALLERY. selection of the slide show
Picture System Information interval.
Some features are disabled while
The infotainment system can view the vehicle is in motion. . Clock, Temp. Display:
picture files stored on a USB
Viewing a Slide Show Allows selection of On or
storage device and devices that
Off to show the clock and
support Media Transfer 1. Touch z from the picture temperature on the full
Protocol (MTP). screen. screen.
. Supported file extensions: .jpg, 2. Touch the screen to cancel the . Display Settings: Adjusts
.bmp, .png, .gif. slide show during the slide for Brightness and Contrast.
. Animated GIF files are not show playback.
supported. 3. Touch 0 to exit.
Viewing a Previous or Next
. Some files may not operate due Picture
to a different recording format or
the condition of the file. Touch S or T from the picture
screen.
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Auxiliary Jack 2. Touch AUDIO. To play music via Bluetooth:
If equipped, an AUX jack is located 3. Touch Source. 1. Power on the device, and pair
on the center stack or in the center 4. Touch AUX. to connect the device.
console storage. See Center 2. Once paired, go into the audio
Console Storage 0 104. To adjust the tone settings, see
“Tone Settings” in “System Settings” application from the Home
Possible auxiliary audio sources under AM-FM Radio 0 154. Page or via the application tray.
include: Select MEDIA until Bluetooth
To adjust the auto volume settings, displays.
. Laptop computer see “Auto Volume” in AM-FM Radio
0 154. Bluetooth Audio Menu
. Audio music player
Touch MENU to display the
This jack is not an audio output. Do Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth Audio menu. The
not plug headphones into the following may be available:
auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary If equipped, music may be played
devices should be set up while the from a paired Bluetooth device. See Tone: Turn the MENU knob to
vehicle is in P (Park). “Pairing” in Bluetooth (Infotainment adjust the tone settings.
Controls) 0 178 or Bluetooth
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable
(Overview) 0 172 or Bluetooth Touch o BACK to go back to the
from the auxiliary device to the previous menu.
(Voice Recognition) 0 174 for help
auxiliary input jack.
pairing a device. Manage Bluetooth Devices: Select
Playing Music Volume and song selection may be to go to the Bluetooth page to add
controlled by using the infotainment or delete devices.
Play will begin when the system has
finished reading the information on controls or the phone/device. When selecting Bluetooth Audio, the
the device. If Bluetooth Audio is selected and radio may not be able to launch the
nothing is heard, check the volume audio player on the connected
To play the music from the device, setting on both the phone/device device to start playing. When the
if the device is already connected: and the infotainment system. vehicle is not moving, use the
1. Press {. Launch music by touching MEDIA phone to begin playback.
on the Home Page.
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All devices launch audio differently. Voice Recognition In general there are flexible ways to
When selecting Bluetooth Audio as speak commands for completing the
a source, the radio may show as If equipped, voice recognition allows tasks. Most of them, except
paused on the screen. Press play for hands-free operation within the destination entry and voice keypad,
on the device or touch r on the audio and phone applications. This can be completed in a single
infotainment display to begin feature can be started by pressing command. If the task takes more
playback. g on the steering wheel or by than one command to complete, the
selecting g on the infotainment first command would be to indicate
Some phones support sending the kind of task that is to be
display.
Bluetooth music information to performed. The system replies with
display on the radio. When the radio However, not all features within prompts that lead through a dialog
receives this information, it will these areas are supported by voice to enter the necessary information.
check to see if any is available and commands. Generally, only complex
display it. For more information tasks that require multiple manual Voice recognition can be used when
about supported Bluetooth features, interactions to complete are the ignition is on or when Retained
see www.gm.com/bluetooth in the supported by voice commands. Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
U.S. and Canada only. See Retained Accessory Power
For example, tasks that take more (RAP) 0 220.
than one or two button presses such
as selecting a song or artist to play Using Voice Recognition
from a media device would be Voice recognition becomes available
supported by voice commands. once the system has been
Other tasks, like adjusting the initialized. This begins when the
volume or seeking up or down are ignition is turned on. Initialization
audio features that are easily may take a few moments.
performed by pressing one or two
buttons, and are not supported by
voice commands.
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1. Press g on the steering wheel Press g to interrupt any voice voice commands, or some
to activate voice recognition, recognition system prompt. For selections may expedite a session.
If a selection is made using a
or select g on the infotainment example, if the prompt seems
to be taking too long to finish, manual control, the dialog will
display. progress in the same way as if the
. If voice recognition is press g again and the beep
selection was made through a voice
started from the steering should happen right away. command. Once the system is able
wheel control, the There are two voice prompt modes to complete the task, or the session
instrument cluster displays supported: is terminated, the voice recognition
the selections and visual . Long verbal prompts: The longer dialog stops.
dialog content. prompts provide more An example of this type of manual
. If voice recognition is information regarding the intervention is pressing displayed
started from the supported actions. number list entry instead of
infotainment display, the . Short prompts: The short speaking the number associated
selections and visual dialog with the entry desired.
prompts provide simple
content appear on both the instructions about what can be
infotainment display and Canceling Voice Recognition
stated.
the instrument cluster . Touch the Home screen button
display. If a command is not spoken, the to terminate the voice
voice recognition system says a recognition session which was
2. The audio system mutes and help prompt.
the system plays a prompt initiated by touching g on the
followed by a beep. Prompts and Screen Displays infotainment display.
3. Wait until after the beep While a voice recognition session is . Touch or say “Cancel” or “Exit”
completes, then clearly speak active, there will be corresponding to terminate the voice
one of the commands buttons on screens displayed. recognition session and display
described in this section. Manual interaction in the voice the screen from which voice
recognition session is permitted. recognition was initiated.
Interaction during a voice session
may be completed entirely using
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. Press i on the steering wheel For example, if the prompt stated, the system understands that
to terminate the voice session seems to be taking too long to a phone call is requested and will
and display the screen from finish, or if what is being respond with questions until enough
which voice recognition was prompted causes a need for an details are gathered.
initiated. immediate reply, press g again If the phone number has been
and wait for the beep. saved with a name and a place, the
Helpful Hints for Speaking direct command should include
Commands . Speak the command naturally,
not too fast, not too slow. Use both, for example “Call Dave Smith
Voice recognition can understand direct commands without a lot of at work.”
commands that are either naturally extra words.
stated in sentence form (English Using Voice Recognition for
only), or direct commands that state . Usually Phone and Audio List Options
the application and the task. commands can be spoken in a
When a list is displayed, a voice
single command.
For languages that do not support prompt will ask to confirm or select
natural language commands in For example, “Call Dave Smith an option from that list. A selection
sentence form, use the direct at work,” “Play” followed by the can be made by manually selecting
commands shown as examples on artist or song name, or “Tune” the item, or by speaking the line
the display screen. followed by the radio station number for the item to select.
number.
For best results: When a screen contains a list,
There is no need to memorize options may be available but not
. Listen for the prompt and wait specific command words. Direct displayed. The list on a voice
for the beep before saying a commands might be more clearly recognition screen functions the
command or reply. understood by the system. An same as a list on other screens.
. Say “Help” or look at the screen example of a direct command would Scrolling can be used to help
display for commands. be “Call 555-1212.” Examples of display other entries from the list.
these direct commands are
. Voice recognition system prompt Manually scrolling or paging the list
displayed on most of the screens
can be interrupted during a on a screen during a voice
while a voice session is active.
prompt by pressing g again. recognition session suspends the
If “Phone” or “Phone Commands,” is
current voice recognition event and
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plays the prompt “Make your the instrument cluster or the “Tune to <AM frequency> AM” :
selection from the list using the infotainment display. Touch Dismiss Tune to the radio station whose
manual controls or touch Back to try to make the pop-up go away. frequency is identified in the
again.” command (like “nine fifty”).
Pressing g while the help prompt is
If manual selection takes more than playing will terminate the prompt “Tune to <FM frequency> FM” :
15 seconds, the session terminates and a beep will be heard. Doing this Tune to the radio station whose
and prompts that it has timed out. will stop the help prompt so that a frequency is identified in the
The screen returns back to the voice command can be used. command (like “one o one
screen where voice recognition was point one”).
initiated. Voice Recognition for the “Tune to SXM <SXM channel
Radio number>” : Tune to the SXM (if
The Back Command
Select the g screen button to equipped) radio station whose
Say “Back” or touch Back to go to channel number is identified in the
the previous screen. launch audio voice recognition.
If the voice button is touched in a command.
If in voice recognition, and “Back” is radio screen, the voice commands “Tune to SXM <SXM channel
stated all the way through to the for radio and media features are name>” : Tune to the SXM (if
initial screen, then “Back” is stated available. equipped) radio station whose
one more time, the voice recognition channel name is identified in the
session will cancel. “Switch to AM” : Switch bands to
AM and tune to the last AM radio command.
Help station. Voice Recognition for Audio
Say “Help” on any voice recognition “Switch to FM” : Switch bands to My Media
screen and the help prompt for the FM and tune to the last FM radio
screen is played. Additionally, a If browsing My Media when the
station. voice button is selected, the voice
pop-up displays a text version of the
help prompt. Depending on how “Switch to SXM” : Switch bands to recognition commands for My Media
voice recognition was initiated, the SXM (if equipped) and tune to the features are available.
Help pop-up will appear either on last SiriusXM channel. “Play Artist” : Begin a dialog to
enter a specific Artist name.
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“Play Artist <artist name>” : name is the name displayed on the “My Media” : Begin a dialog to
Begin playback of the media screen when the device is first enter the desired media content.
selection identified in the command. selected as an audio source.
Handling Large Amounts of Media
“Play Album” : Begin a dialog to “Play Chapter” : Begin a dialog to Content
enter a specific album name. enter a specific name.
It is expected that large amounts of
“Play Album <album name>” : “Play Chapter <chapter name>” : media content will be brought into
Begin playback of the identified Begin playback of the media the vehicle. It may be necessary to
album name in the command. selection identified in the command. handle large amounts of media
“Play Song” : Begin a dialog to “Play Audiobook” : Begin a dialog content in a different way than
enter a specific song name. to enter a specific name. smaller amounts of media. The
system may limit the options of
“Play Song <song name>” : Begin “Play Audiobook <audiobook voice recognition by not allowing
playback of the identified song name>” : Begin playback of the selection of song titles by voice at
name in the command. media selection identified in the the highest level if the number of
“Play Genre” : Begin a dialog to command. songs exceeds the maximum limit.
enter a specific genre. “Play Episode” : Begin a dialog to Voice command option changes
“Play Genre <genre name>” : enter a specific name. through media content limits are:
Begin playback of the media “Play Episode <episode . Song files including other
selection identified in the command. name>” : Begin playback of the individual files of all media types
“Play Playlist” : Begin a dialog to media selection identified in the such as audiobook chapters,
enter a specific playlist name. command. podcast episodes, and videos.
“Play Playlist <playlist name>” : “Play Podcast” : Begin a dialog to . Album type folders including
Begin playback of the identified enter a specific name. types such as albums and
playlist in the command. “Play Podcast <podcast audiobooks.
“Play <device name>” : Play name>” : Begin playback of the There are no restrictions if the
music from a specific device media selection identified in the number of song files and albums is
identified by name. The device command. less than 4,000. When the number
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of song files connected to the The access commands for playlists, “Pair Phone” : Begins the
system is between 4,000 and 8,000, artists, and genres are prohibited Bluetooth pairing process. Follow
the content cannot be accessed after the number of this type of instructions on the radio display.
directly with one command like media exceeds 4,000. “Switch Phone” : Select a different
“Play <song name>.” The system will provide feedback phone for outgoing calls.
The restriction is that the command the first time voice recognition is “Voice Keypad” : Begins a dialog
“Play Song” must be spoken first; initiated if it has become apparent to enter special numbers like
the system will then ask for the song that any of these limits are reached international numbers. The numbers
name. The reply command would be during a device initializing process. can be entered in groups of digits
to say the name of the song to play. with each group of digits being
Voice Recognition for the
Similar limits exist for album Phone repeated back by the system. If the
content. If there are more than group of digits is not correct, the
4,000 albums, but less than 8,000, “Call <contact name>” : Initiate a command “Delete” will remove the
the content cannot be accessed call to an entered contact. The last group of digits and allow them
directly with one command like, command may include location if to be re-entered. Once the entire
“Play <album name>.” The the contact has location numbers number has been entered, the
command “Play Album” must first be stored. command “Call” will start dialing the
spoken; the system will then ask for “Call <contact name> At Home,” number.
the album name. The reply would “At Work,” “On Mobile,” or “On “Voice Mail” : Initiate a call to voice
be to say the name of the album Other” : Initiate a call to an entered mail numbers.
to play. contact and location at home, at
Once the number of songs has work, on mobile device, or on Voice Recognition for OnStar
exceeded approximately 8,000, another phone. (If Equipped)
there is no support for accessing the “Call <phone number>” : Initiate a “OnStar” : Begin OnStar Voice
songs directly through voice call to a standard phone number Recognition.
commands. There will still be seven or 10 digits in length, and
access to the media content by also 911, 411, or 611.
using commands for playlists,
artists, and genres.
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Bluetooth Speech Recognition Phone duplicate or rarely used entries.
(If Equipped) If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts.
Voice Pass-Thru allows access to Bluetooth (Overview)
the speech recognition commands . Review the controls and
Instructions for using the cell phone operation of the infotainment
on the cell phone. See your cell
may differ between infotainment system.
phone manufacturer’s user guide to
systems. The base radio and base
see if the cell phone supports this . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
radio with touchscreen instructions
feature. The system may not work with
are included in this manual. See the
Activating this function will start the infotainment manual for instructions all cell phones. See “Pairing” in
Bluetooth Speech Recognition on a on the uplevel radios. this section.
connected phone. . If the cell phone has voice
Bluetooth-capable systems can
The steering wheel controls are interact with many cell phones, dialing capability, learn to use
used to operate this function. allowing: that feature to access the
address book or contact list.
Press and hold g to activate. . Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode. . See “Deleting a Paired Phone”
A voice session begins so that voice
and/or “Deleting a Bluetooth
commands can be given to Siri or . Sharing of the cell phone’s Device” in this section.
many other controls provided by the address book or contact list with
cell phone. the vehicle.
{ Warning
Press @ to exit or press i to To minimize driver distraction,
close and return to the previous before driving, and with the vehicle When using a cell phone, it can
application prior to the start of Voice parked: be distracting to look too long or
Pass-Thru. . Become familiar with the too often at the screen of the
features of the cell phone. phone or the infotainment system.
Organize the phone book and Taking your eyes off the road too
contact lists clearly and delete (Continued)
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Steering Wheel Controls When to Speak : A tone sounds to
Warning (Continued) indicate that the system is ready for
See Steering Wheel Controls 0 106.
a voice command. Wait for the tone
long or too often could cause a Infotainment System Controls and then speak.
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving. For information about how to How to Speak : Speak clearly in a
navigate the menu system using the calm and natural voice.
infotainment controls, see Overview
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system 0 152. Audio System
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell When using the Bluetooth system,
phone with a Hands-Free Profile to { : Press to go to the Home Page.
See Home Page 0 153. sound comes through the vehicle's
make and receive phone calls. The front audio system speakers and
infotainment system and voice # : Select to enter the phone main overrides the audio system. Use the
recognition are used to control the menu. O knob during a call to change the
system. The system can be used See Bluetooth (Infotainment volume level. The system maintains
while the ignition is turned on or in Controls) 0 178 or Bluetooth a minimum volume level.
ACC/ACCESSORY. The range of (Overview) 0 172 or Bluetooth
the Bluetooth system can be up to (Voice Recognition) 0 174. Bluetooth Audio Quality
9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support Turn off the Echo and Noise
all functions and not all phones work Voice Recognition
cancellation feature on your phone,
with the Bluetooth system. See If equipped, the voice recognition if supported, for the best hands-free
www.gm.com/bluetooth or see your system uses commands to control performance.
dealer for more information about the system and dial phone numbers.
compatible phones. See www.gm.com/bluetooth or see
Noise : The system may not your dealer.
Bluetooth Controls recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise, such
Use the controls on the infotainment
as noise from open windows or loud
display, center stack, and the
talking inside the vehicle.
steering wheel to operate the
Bluetooth system.
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Bluetooth (Voice 5. Locate the device named “Your Listing All Paired and Connected
Vehicle” in the list on the cell Phones
Recognition) phone. Follow the instructions The system can list all cell phones
Using Voice Recognition on the cell phone to enter the paired to it. If a paired cell phone is
PIN provided in Step 3. The also connected to the vehicle, the
To use voice recognition, press g system may respond with a six system responds with “is connected”
on the steering wheel. Use the digit code to be confirmed on after that phone name.
commands below for the various the cell phone (instead of
voice features. For additional entering a four digit code). 1. Press g. The system responds
information, say “Help” while you Check that the same digits are “Ready,” followed by a tone.
are in a voice recognition menu. shown on the cell phone and
say "Yes" to confirm. Select 2. Say “Bluetooth.”
Pairing Confirm on the cell phone as 3. Say “List.”
Pairing a Phone well. After the PIN is
successfully entered, the Deleting a Paired Phone
1. Press g. The system responds system prompts you to provide If the phone name to delete is
“Ready,” followed by a tone. a name for the paired cell unknown, see “Listing All Paired
2. Say “Bluetooth.” phone. This name will be used and Connected Phones.”
to indicate which phones are
3. Say “Pair.” The system paired and connected to the 1. Press g. The system responds
responds with instructions and vehicle. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.
a four-digit Personal with “<Phone name> has been 2. Say “Bluetooth.”
Identification Number (PIN). successfully paired” after the
The PIN is used in Step 5. pairing process is complete. 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks
for which phone to delete.
4. Start the pairing process on the 6. Repeat Steps 1−5 to pair
cell phone that you want to additional phones. 4. Say the name of the phone to
pair. For help with this process, delete.
see your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide.
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Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone directions given by the system
To connect to a different cell phone, Numbers to save a name tag for this
the Bluetooth system looks for the number.
The following commands are used
next available cell phone in the to delete and store phone numbers. Using the “Digit Store” Command
order in which all available cell
phones were paired. This may need Store : This command will store a If an unwanted number is
to be repeated depending on how phone number or a group of recognized by the system, say
many cell phones have been numbers as a name tag. “Correction” at any time to clear the
connected. last number.
Digit Store : This command allows
a phone number to be stored as a To hear all of the digits recognized
1. Press g. The system responds name tag by entering the digits one by the system, say “Verify” at
“Ready,” followed by a tone. at a time. any time.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” Delete : This command is used to 1. Press g. The system responds
3. Say “Change phone.” delete individual name tags. “Ready,” followed by a tone.
. If another cell phone is Delete All Name Tags : This 2. Say “Digit Store.”
found, the response will be command deletes all stored name
“<Phone name> is now tags in the Hands-Free Calling 3. Say each digit, one at a time.
connected.” Directory and the Destinations After each digit is entered, the
Directory. system repeats back the digit it
This can be repeated to heard followed by a tone. After
connect any of the up to Using the “Store” Command the last digit has been entered,
five paired phones. say “Store,” and then follow the
1. Press g. The system responds directions given by the system
. If another cell phone is not “Ready,” followed by a tone.
found, the original phone to save a name tag for this
remains connected. 2. Say “Store.” number.
3. Say the entire phone number Using the “Delete” Command
or a group of digits all at once
with no pauses, then follow the 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
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2. Say “Delete.” Making a Call Calling Emergency
3. Say the name tag you want to Calls can be made using the 1. Press g. The system responds
delete. following commands. “Ready,” followed by a tone.
Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Dial or Call : The dial or call 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.”
Command command can be used
interchangeably to dial a phone 3. Say [emergency number].
This command deletes all stored
name tags in the Hands-Free number or a stored name tag. 4. Say “Dial” or “Call.”
Calling Directory and the Digit Dial : This command allows a Using the “Digit Dial” Command
Destinations Directory. phone number to be dialed by
entering the digits one at a time. The digit dial command allows a
To delete all name tags: phone number to be dialed by
Re-dial : This command is used to entering the digits one at a time.
1. Press g. The system responds dial the last number used on the cell After each digit is entered, the
“Ready,” followed by a tone. phone. system repeats back the digit it
2. Say “Delete all name tags.” Using the “Dial” or “Call” heard followed by a tone.
Listing Stored Numbers Command If an unwanted number is
recognized by the system, say
The list command will list all the 1. Press g. The system responds “Correction” at any time to clear the
stored numbers and name tags. “Ready,” followed by a tone. last number.
Using the “List” Command 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” To hear all of the numbers
3. Say the entire number without recognized by the system, say
1. Press g. The system responds
pausing or say the name tag. “Verify” at any time.
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Directory.” Once connected, the person called 1. Press g. The system responds
will be heard through the audio “Ready,” followed by a tone.
3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.” speakers.
2. Say “Digit Dial.”
4. Say “List.”
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3. Say each digit, one at a time. Call Waiting 3. Use the “Dial” or “Call”
After each digit is entered, the command to dial the number of
Call waiting must be supported on
system repeats back the digit it the third party to be called.
the cell phone and enabled by the
heard followed by a tone. After 4. Once the call is connected,
wireless service carrier.
the last digit has been entered,
press g to link all callers
say “Dial.” . Press g to answer an incoming
together.
Once connected, the person called call when another call is active.
will be heard through the audio The original call is placed Ending a Call
speakers. on hold.
Press i to end a call.
Using the “Re-dial” Command . Press g again to return to the
original call. Transferring a Call
1. Press g. The system responds
. To ignore the incoming call, no Audio can be transferred between
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
action is required. the Bluetooth system and the cell
2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” phone.
The system dials the last . Press i to disconnect the
The cell phone must be paired and
number called from the current call and switch to the call
connected with the Bluetooth
connected cell phone. on hold.
system before a call can be
Once connected, the person called Three-Way Calling transferred. The connection process
will be heard through the audio can take up to two minutes after the
speakers. Three-way calling must be ignition is turned on.
supported on the cell phone and
Receiving a Call enabled by the wireless service To Transfer Audio from the
carrier. Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone
When an incoming call is received,
the audio system mutes and a ring 1. While on a call, press g. During a call with the audio in the
tone is heard in the vehicle. vehicle:
2. Say “Three-way call.”
. Press g to answer the call. 1. Press g.
. Press i to ignore a call. 2. Say “Transfer Call.”
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To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth The cell phone's normal prompt information. For information on how
System from a Cell Phone messages will go through their cycle to delete this information, see
During a call with the audio on the according to the phone's operating “Deleting a Paired Phone.”
instructions.
cell phone, press g. The audio
transfers to the vehicle. If the audio Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
Bluetooth (Infotainment
does not transfer to the vehicle, use (DTMF) Tones Controls)
the audio transfer feature on the cell To use infotainment controls to
The Bluetooth system can send
phone. See your cell phone access the menu system, see
numbers and the numbers stored as
manufacturer's user guide for more Overview 0 152.
name tags during a call. You can
information.
use this feature when calling a Pairing
Voice Pass-Thru menu-driven phone system.
Account numbers can also be A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
Voice pass-thru allows access to the stored for use. must be paired to the Bluetooth
voice recognition commands on the system and then connected to the
cell phone. See your cell phone Sending a Number or Name Tag vehicle before it can be used. See
manufacturer's user guide to see if During a Call your cell phone manufacturer's user
the cell phone supports this feature. guide for Bluetooth functions before
1. Press g. The system responds
To access contacts stored in the cell “Ready,” followed by a tone. pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone: phone is not connected, calls will be
2. Say “Dial.” made using OnStar Hands-Free
1. Press g. The system responds 3. Say the number or name tag Calling, if available. See OnStar
“Ready,” followed by a tone. to send. Overview 0 396.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” Pairing Information
Clearing the System
3. Say “Voice.” The system . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
responds “OK, accessing Unless information is deleted out of
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it capability cannot be paired to
<phone name>.” the vehicle as a phone and an
will be retained indefinitely. This
includes all phone pairing MP3 player at the same time.
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. Up to 10 cell phones can be Pairing a Phone - SSP and No Pairing a Phone - SSP and Paired
paired to the Bluetooth system. Paired Device Device
. The pairing process is disabled When there is no paired device on When a paired device is on the
when the vehicle is moving. the infotainment system and Simple infotainment system and SSP is
. Pairing only needs to be Secure Pairing (SSP) is supported: supported:
completed once, unless the 1. Press {. 1. Press {.
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone 2. Touch PHONE, press # on the 2. Touch Settings.
is deleted from the system. center stack, or press g on the 3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device
. Only one paired cell phone can steering wheel without OnStar. Management.
be connected to the Bluetooth 3. Touch Search Device. 4. Touch the desired device to
system at a time. pair. When the Bluetooth
4. Touch the desired device to device and infotainment system
. If multiple paired cell phones are pair on the searched list
within range of the system, the screen. are successfully paired, Z / 5
system connects to the first is displayed on the pair device
available paired cell phone in the 5. Touch Yes on the pop-up screen. If no desired device is
order that they were first paired screen of the Bluetooth device available go to Step 5.
to the system. and infotainment system.
5. Touch Search Device to search
When the Bluetooth device and 6. When the Bluetooth device and for the desired device.
infotainment system are infotainment system are
successfully paired, the phone 6. Touch the desired device to
successfully paired, the phone book pair on the searched list
is downloaded automatically. This is screen is displayed on the
infotainment system. screen.
dependent on the type of the phone
paired. If the automatic download
does not occur, proceed with the
phone book download on the
phone.
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7. Touch Yes on the pop-up 4. Touch the desired device to Pairing a Phone - No SSP and
screen of the Bluetooth device pair on the searched list Paired Device
and infotainment system. screen. When a paired device is on the
. The connected phone is 5. Input the Personal infotainment system and SSP is not
highlighted by 5. Identification Number (PIN) supported:
code (default: 1234) to the
. Z / 5 indicates the hands-free Bluetooth device. When the 1. Press {.
and phone music functions are Bluetooth device and 2. Touch Settings.
enabled. infotainment system are
successfully paired, the 3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device
. 5 indicates only the hands-free PHONE screen is displayed on Management.
function is enabled. the infotainment system. 4. Touch the desired device to
. Z indicates only Bluetooth When the connection fails, a failure pair. When the Bluetooth
message is displayed on the device and infotainment system
music is enabled.
infotainment system. are successfully paired, Z / 5
Pairing a Phone - No SSP and No is displayed on the pair device
Paired Device If a Bluetooth device was previously screen. If no desired device is
connected, the infotainment system available go to Step 5.
When there is no paired device on executes the auto connection.
the infotainment system and SSP is However, if the Bluetooth setting on 5. Touch Search Device to search
not supported: the Bluetooth device is turned off, a for the desired device.
1. Press {. failure message is displayed on the 6. Touch the desired device to
infotainment system. pair on the searched list
2. Touch PHONE, press # on the screen.
center stack, or press g on the 7. Input the Personal
steering wheel without OnStar. Identification Number (PIN)
3. Touch Search Device. code (default: 1234) to the
Bluetooth device. When the
Bluetooth device and
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infotainment system are Checking the Bluetooth 6. Touch Delete.
successfully paired, Z / 5 is Connection
Bluetooth Music
displayed on the pair device 1. Press {.
screen. Before playing Bluetooth music,
2. Touch Settings. read the following information.
. The connected phone is
3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device . A cell phone or Bluetooth device
highlighted by 5.
Management. that supports Advanced Audio
. Z / 5 indicates the hands-free Distribution Profile (A2DP)
4. The paired device will show. versions over 1.2 must be
and phone music functions are
enabled. Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device registered and connected to the
product.
. 5 indicates only the hands-free 1. Press {. . From the cell phone or Bluetooth
function is enabled. 2. Touch Settings. device, find the Bluetooth device
. Z indicates only Bluetooth 3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device type to set/connect the item as a
music is enabled. Management. stereo headset.

Connecting a Paired Bluetooth 4. Touch the name of the device . e will appear on the screen if
Device to be disconnected. the stereo headset is
5. Touch Disconnect. successfully connected.
1. Press {. . The sound played by the
2. Touch Settings. Deleting a Bluetooth Device Bluetooth device is delivered
3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device 1. Press {. through the infotainment system.
Management. 2. Touch Settings. . Bluetooth music can be played
4. Touch the device to be only when a Bluetooth device
3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device has been connected. To play
connected. Management. Bluetooth music, connect the
4. Touch the device to delete. Bluetooth phone to the
infotainment system.
5. Touch Y.
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. If the Bluetooth device is Playing the Next Song Conditions that may occur when
disconnected while playing playing Bluetooth music:
phone music, the music is Touch l.
. It takes time to transmit data
discontinued. The audio Playing the Previous Song from the Bluetooth device to the
streaming function may not be infotainment system.
supported in some Bluetooth Touch g within two seconds of
phones. Only one function can playback time to play the . If the cell phone or Bluetooth
be used at a time between the previous song. device is not in the waiting
Bluetooth hands-free or Phone screen mode, it may not
music function. For example, Returning to the Beginning of the automatically play.
if you convert to Bluetooth Current Song
. The infotainment system
hands-free while playing Phone Touch g after two seconds of transmits the order to play from
music, the music is playback time. the Bluetooth device in the
discontinued. Playing music from Bluetooth music play mode.
the car is not possible when Search If this is done in a different
there are no music files stored in
the cell phone.
Touch and hold g or l to rewind mode, then the device transmits
or fast forward. the order to stop. Depending on
Playing Bluetooth Music the Bluetooth device options,
Playing Music Randomly this order to play/stop may take
1. Press {. Touch Z during playback. Touch
time to activate.
2. Touch AUDIO. again to return to normal play. . If the Bluetooth music playback
3. Touch Source. is not functioning, then check to
This function may not be supported see if the Bluetooth device is in
4. Touch Bluetooth. depending on the Bluetooth device. the waiting screen mode.
Pause Do not change the track too quickly . Sounds may be cut off during
when playing Bluetooth music. the Bluetooth music playback.
Touch j to pause.
Touch r to resume.
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. The infotainment system outputs Viewing a Text Message 2. While in the predefined
the audio from the cell phone or messages list view, select Add
While viewing a text message:
Bluetooth device as it is New Predefined Message and
transmitted. . Select Reply to reply using a a keyboard displays.
predefined text message.
3. Type a new message and
Text Messaging . Select Call to place a call to the select NEW MSG when done
If equipped, the infotainment system sender of the text message. to add the message. Press o
may allow text messages to be Viewing Sender Information BACK on center stack to go
received and replied to. Received back to the predefined
messages can also be read aloud. If equipped, select the name of the
messages list. Select z to
sender to view sender information if
Text Menu this information matches contact delete one character at a time.
Inbox : Select to display incoming information already stored. Memory Full
messages. To view a message, Select a Predefined Message : This message may display if there is
select the name of the sender. Select from a set of quick no more room on the phone to store
Select LISTEN to listen to the text messages. Select the message messages.
message. Press o BACK on the to send.
center stack to return to the Text Settings
Predefined Messages
previous menu. Text Alerts : When on, this feature
These are short text messages that will display an alert when a new text
Settings : See “Text Settings” later can be used to send so responses
in this section. message has been received. Select
will not have to be typed. on or off.
Reply : Select to reply using a The messages can be deleted or a
predefined text message. See “Text Manage Predefined Messages :
new message can be added. Select to add, change, or delete
Settings.”
To add a new message: predefined messages.
Call : Select to place a call to the
sender of the text message. 1. Select Text Settings, then
select Manage Predefined
Messages.
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Apple CarPlay and 3. When the phone is first For further information on how to set
connected to activate Apple up Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Android Auto CarPlay or Android Auto, the in the vehicle, see my.chevrolet.com
If equipped, Android Auto and/or message “Device Projection or see Customer Assistance Offices
Apple CarPlay capability may be Privacy Consent” will appear. 0 384.
available through a compatible . Select Continue to launch Android Auto is provided by Google
smartphone. If available, Apple CarPlay or and is subject to Google’s terms
PROJECTION will appear on the Android Auto. and privacy policy. Apple CarPlay is
Home Page of the infotainment provided by Apple and is subject to
display. . Select Disable to remove
Apple CarPlay and Android Apple’s terms and privacy policy.
To use Android Auto or Apple Auto capability from the Data plan rates apply. For Android
CarPlay: vehicle Settings menu. Auto support see https://
Other functions may support.google.com/androidauto.
1. Download the Android Auto
still work. For Apple CarPlay support see
app to your phone from the
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple
Google Play store. No app is PROJECTION on the Home Page or Google may change or suspend
required for Apple CarPlay. will change to Android Auto or Apple availability at any time. Android
2. Connect an Android phone or CarPlay depending on the phone. Auto, Android, Google, Google Play,
iPhone by using the compatible Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay and other marks are trademarks of
phone USB cable and plugging may automatically launch upon USB Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a
into a USB data port. For best connection. If not, touch the trademark of Apple Inc.
performance, use the device’s ANDROID AUTO and/or APPLE
factory-provided USB cable. CARPLAY icon on the Home Page
Aftermarket or third-party to launch.
cables may not work.
Press { on the center stack to
return to the Home Page.
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® ®
Trademarks and iPod shuffle , and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
Explicit Language Notice: Channels
with frequent explicit language are
License Agreements in the U.S. and other countries. indicated with an “XL” preceding the
channel name. Channel blocking is
FCC Information available for SiriusXM Satellite
See Radio Frequency Statement Radio receivers by notifying
0 392. SiriusXM:
. USA Customers — See
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601–6296.
Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, . Canadian Customers — See
taxes, one time activation fee, and www.siriusxm.ca or call
other fees may apply. Subscription 1-877-438-9677.
fee is consumer only. All fees and
"Made for iPod" and "Made for programming subject to change. It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
iPhone" mean that an electronic Subscriptions subject to Customer disassemble, reverse engineer,
accessory has been designed to Agreement available at hack, manipulate, or otherwise
connect specifically to iPod or www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM® make available any technology or
iPhone and has been certified by service only available in the software incorporated in receivers
the developer to meet Apple 48 contiguous United States and compatible with the SiriusXM®
performance standards. Apple is not Canada. Satellite Radio System or that
responsible for the operation of this support the SiriusXM website, the
In Canada: Some deterioration of Online Service or any of its content.
device or its compliance with safety service may occur in extreme
and regulatory standards. Please Furthermore, the AMBER voice
northern latitudes. This is beyond compression software included in
note that the use of this accessory the control of SiriusXM® Satellite
with iPod or iPhone may affect this product is protected by
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secrets of Digital Voice
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General Requirements: Schedule I: Gracenote EULA are either registered trademarks or
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Climate Controls Climate Control Systems
With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled.
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . 191
Automatic Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

1. Fan Control TEMP : Turn clockwise or

2. A/C (Air Conditioning) counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature inside the
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls vehicle.
4. Defrost 9 : Turn clockwise or
5. TEMP (Temperature Control) counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. There is
6. Rear Window Defogger (If about a five second delay when the
Equipped) fan is turned on. Turn the knob all
7. Air Recirculation the way counterclockwise to turn the
fan off.
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Air Delivery Mode Control : Press and the air conditioning compressor Rear Window Defogger
Y, \, [ , or - to change the will run, unless the outside
K : If equipped, press to turn the
direction of the airflow. An indicator temperature is close to freezing.
rear window defogger on or off. An
light comes on in the selected mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the indicator light on the button comes
button. windows are clear. on to show that the rear window
Y : Air is directed to the instrument See Air Vents 0 195. defogger is on.
panel outlets.
@ : Press to turn on recirculation. The rear window defogger only
\ : Air is divided between the An indicator light comes on. Air is works when the ignition is on. The
instrument panel and floor outlets. recirculated to quickly cool the defogger also turns off if the ignition
[ : Air is directed to the floor inside of the vehicle. It can also be is turned to off or ACC/
outlets, with some air directed to the used to help reduce outside air and ACCESSORY.
windshield, outboard instrument odors that enter the vehicle.
panel, and side window outlets. 8 : If equipped, press to turn on Caution
- : This mode clears the windows outside air. An indicator light comes Using a razor blade or sharp
of fog or moisture. Air is directed to on. Outside air is circulated object to clear the inside rear
the windshield, with some air throughout the vehicle. window can damage the rear
directed to the floor, outboard A/C : Press to turn the air window defogger. Repairs would
instrument panel outlets, and side conditioning system on or off. An not be covered by the vehicle
window outlets. indicator light comes on to show warranty. Do not clear the inside
0 : Press to clear the windshield that the air conditioning is enabled. rear window with sharp objects.
of fog or frost more quickly. Air is If the fan is turned off, the air
directed to the windshield and side conditioner will not run. The A/C
window vents, with some air light will stay on even if the outside Heated Mirrors : If equipped with
directed to the outboard instrument temperatures are below freezing. heated outside mirrors, the mirrors
panel. The system automatically heat to help clear fog or frost from
forces outside air into the vehicle the surface of the mirror when the
rear window defog button is
pressed. See Heated Mirrors 0 39.
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Automatic Climate Control System When AUTO is lit, all functions
operate automatically. Each function
With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be can also be manually set. Functions
controlled. not manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled.
To place the system in full automatic
operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature.
To find your comfort setting,
start with 22 °C (72 °F) and
allow the system time to
stabilize. Then adjust the
temperature as needed for best
comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to
1. Fan Control Automatic Operation cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
2. A/C (Air Conditioning) The system automatically heats or may be automatically selected in
cools the vehicle to the desired warm weather.
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
temperature: The recirculation light will not come
4. Defrost on when automatically controlled.
. Fan Speed
5. Temperature Control Press @ to manually select
. Air Delivery Mode
6. AUTO (Automatic Operation) recirculation; press it again to select
. Air Conditioning outside air.
7. Rear Window Defogger
. Recirculation
8. Air Recirculation
9. Power Button
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Do not cover the solar sensor on the Air Delivery Mode Controls : conditioning compressor will run,
top of the instrument panel near the Press Y, \, [ , or - to change unless the outside temperature is
windshield. This sensor regulates the direction of the airflow. An close to freezing.
air temperature based on sun load. indicator light comes on in the 0 : Press to clear the windshield
See “Sensors” later in this section. selected mode button. of fog or frost more quickly. Air is
Manual Operation Changing the mode cancels the directed to the windshield and the
automatic operation and the system side window vents, with some air
O : Press to turn the climate control directed to the outboard instrument
system on or off. When the system goes into manual mode.
panel outlets. The system
is turned off, air will stop flowing into Press AUTO to return to automatic automatically forces outside air into
the cabin. Press O again or adjust operation. the vehicle and the air conditioning
any of the climate controls to turn Y : Air is directed to the instrument compressor will run, unless the
the system back on and the airflow panel outlets. outside temperature is below
will continue based on the selected freezing.
climate control settings. \ : Air is divided between the
instrument panel and floor outlets. Do not drive the vehicle until all
A : Turn clockwise or windows are clear.
counterclockwise to increase or [ : Air is directed to the floor
outlets, with some to the windshield, See Air Vents 0 195.
decrease the fan speed. There is
about a five second delay when the outboard instrument panel outlets, A/C : Press to turn the air
fan is turned on. Press the knob to side window outlets, and second conditioning system on or off. An
turn the fan off. Press AUTO to row floor outlets. indicator light comes on to show
return to automatic operation. - : This mode clears the windows that the air conditioning is enabled.
of fog or moisture. Air is directed to The A/C light will stay on even if the
Temperature Control : Turn the
the windshield, floor outlets, outside temperatures are below
knob clockwise or counterclockwise
outboard instrument panel outlets, freezing. If the fan is turned off, the
to increase or decrease temperature
and side window outlets. The air conditioner will not run. Press
setting.
system automatically forces outside AUTO to return to automatic
air into the vehicle and the air operation.
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@ : Press to turn on recirculation. K : Press to turn the rear window Air Vents
An indicator light comes on. Air is defogger on or off. An indicator light
recirculated to quickly cool the on the button comes on to show that Adjustable air vents are in the
inside of the vehicle. It can also be the rear window defogger is on. center and on the side of the
used to help reduce outside air and instrument panel. Use the sliding
The rear window defogger only knobs on the air vents to change
odors that enter the vehicle. The air works when the ignition is on. The
conditioning compressor also comes the direction of the airflow. Slide the
defogger also turns off if the ignition knob up or down to open or close
on when this mode is activated. is turned to off or ACC/
Press AUTO to return to automatic off the airflow.
ACCESSORY.
operation. Air vents blow warm air on the side
Auto Defog : The climate control windows in cold weather. If Floor,
Caution Defog, or Defrost modes are
system may have a sensor to
automatically detect high humidity Using a razor blade or sharp selected, a small amount of air will
inside the vehicle. When high object to clear the inside rear come from the vents close to the
humidity is detected, the climate window. If the airflow is shut off
window can damage the rear
control system may adjust air using the sliding knobs, warm air
window defogger. Repairs would
delivery modes, outside air supply, will be directed to the other
not be covered by the vehicle instrument panel vents. This is
and turn on the air conditioner. If the warranty. Do not clear the inside
climate control system does not normal operation.
rear window with sharp objects.
detect possible window fogging, it Use the sliding knobs to turn vent
returns to normal operation. To turn airflow on or off based on the mode
Auto Defog off or on, see “Climate Heated Mirrors : If equipped with selected.
and Air Quality” under Vehicle heated outside mirrors, the mirrors
Personalization 0 136. heat to help clear fog or frost from Operation Tips
the surface of the mirror when the . Clear away any ice, snow,
Rear Window Defogger rear window defog button is or leaves from air inlets at the
The rear window defogger uses a pressed. See Heated Mirrors 0 39. base of the windshield that could
warming grid to remove fog from the block the flow of air into the
rear window. vehicle.
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. Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
Maintenance
decrease moisture drawn into
the vehicle. Passenger Compartment
. Keep the path under the front
Air Filter
seats clear of objects to help The passenger compartment air
circulate the air inside of the filter reduces dust, pollen, and other
vehicle more effectively. airborne irritants from outside air
. Use of non-GM approved hood that is pulled into the vehicle. The
deflectors can adversely affect filter will need to be replaced
the performance of the system. periodically. See Maintenance
Check with your dealer before Schedule 0 365.
adding equipment to the outside Using the climate control system
of the vehicle. without an air filter installed is not
recommended. Water or other
debris could enter the system and
result in leaks or noises. Always
install a new filter when removing
the old filter.
For more information on filter
replacement, see your dealer.
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Driving and Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . .
221
222
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . .
Driver Mode Control
243

Operating Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking over Things
222 (ZR2 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . .
244
245
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Driving Information Locking Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Engine Exhaust
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Cruise Control
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Running the Vehicle While Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Driver Assistance Systems
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Automatic Transmission Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . 250
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 224 Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Lane Departure
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 206 Manual Transmission
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 207 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 229 Fuel
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Drive Systems California Fuel
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 209 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Truck-Camper Loading Brakes Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 256
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Antilock Brake Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Starting and Operating Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Filling a Portable Fuel
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 216 Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 240
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Trailer Towing
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Ride Control Systems General Towing
Retained Accessory Traction Control/Electronic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
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Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 . Designate a front seat
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Driving Information passenger to handle potential
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 271 distractions.
Distracted Driving
Conversions and Add-Ons . Become familiar with vehicle
Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as
Add-On Electrical
and can take your focus from the programming favorite radio
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
task of driving. Exercise good stations and adjusting climate
judgment and do not let other control and seat settings.
activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into
from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to
governments have enacted laws driving.
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in . Wait until the vehicle is parked
your area. to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your . Stop or park the vehicle to tend
hands on the steering wheel, and to children.
focus your attention on driving. . Keep pets in an appropriate
. Do not use a phone in carrier or restraint.
demanding driving situations. . Avoid stressful conversations
Use a hands-free method to while driving, whether with a
place or receive necessary passenger or on a cell phone.
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.
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. Focus on the task of driving. Braking
{ Warning
Drunk Driving Braking action involves perception
Taking your eyes off the road too time and reaction time. Deciding to
long or too often could cause a Death and injury associated with push the brake pedal is perception
crash resulting in injury or death. drinking and driving is a global time. Actually doing it is
Focus your attention on driving. tragedy. reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is
Refer to the infotainment section for { Warning about three-quarters of a second. In
more information on using that that time, a vehicle moving at
Drinking and then driving is very 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
system and the navigation system,
dangerous. Your reflexes, (66 ft), which could be a lot of
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone. perceptions, attentiveness, and distance in an emergency.
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
Defensive Driving can have a serious — or even include:
Defensive driving means “always fatal — collision if you drive after . Keep enough distance between
expect the unexpected.” The first drinking. you and the vehicle in front
step in driving defensively is to wear of you.
the seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 53. Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking. . Avoid needless heavy braking.
. Assume that other road users Ride home in a cab; or if you are . Keep pace with traffic.
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and with a group, designate a driver
other drivers) are going to be If the engine ever stops while the
who will not drink.
careless and make mistakes. vehicle is being driven, brake
Anticipate what they might do normally but do not pump the
and be ready. Control of a Vehicle brakes. Doing so could make the
. Allow enough following distance pedal harder to push down. If the
Braking, steering, and accelerating engine stops, there will be some
between you and the driver in are important factors in helping to power brake assist but it will be
front of you. control a vehicle while driving. used when the brake is applied.
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Once the power assist is used up, it See your dealer if there is a Off-Road Recovery
can take longer to stop and the problem.
brake pedal will be harder to push.
Curve Tips
Steering . Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
Electric Power Steering
. Reduce speed before entering a
The vehicle has electric power curve.
steering. It does not have power
. Maintain a reasonable steady
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required. speed through the curve.
If power steering assist is lost due . Wait until the vehicle is out of
to a system malfunction, the vehicle the curve before accelerating
can be steered, but may require gently into the straightaway.
increased effort. Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop
If the steering assist is used for an off the edge of a road onto the
. There are some situations when
extended period of time while the shoulder while driving. Follow
steering around a problem may
vehicle is not moving, power assist these tips:
be more effective than braking.
may be reduced. 1. Ease off the accelerator and
. Holding both sides of the
If the steering wheel is turned until it then, if there is nothing in the
steering wheel allows you to turn
reaches the end of its travel and is way, steer the vehicle so that it
180 degrees without removing
held against that position for an straddles the edge of the
a hand. pavement.
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced. . The Antilock Brake System
2. Turn the steering wheel about
(ABS) allows steering while
Normal use of the power steering one-eighth of a turn, until the
braking.
assist should return when the right front tire contacts the
system cools down. pavement edge.
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3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help
straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid.
. Ease your foot off the
Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the Off-Road Driving
Skidding way you want the vehicle to go. Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be
The vehicle may straighten out. used for off-road driving. Vehicles
There are three types of skids that Be ready for a second skid if it without four-wheel drive and
correspond to the vehicle's three occurs. vehicles not equipped with All
control systems: Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR)
. Slow down and adjust your
. Braking Skid — wheels are not driving according to weather tires must not be driven off-road
rolling. conditions. Stopping distance except on a level, solid surface. For
. Steering or Cornering Skid — can be longer and vehicle contact information about the
control can be affected when original equipment tires, see the
too much speed or steering in a
traction is reduced by water, warranty manual.
curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force. snow, ice, gravel, or other One of the best ways for successful
material on the road. Learn to off-road driving is to control the
. Acceleration Skid — too much recognize warning clues — such speed.
throttle causes the driving as enough water, ice, or packed
wheels to spin. snow on the road to make a
Defensive drivers avoid most skids mirrored surface — and slow { Warning
by taking reasonable care suited to down when you have any doubt. When driving off-road, bouncing
existing conditions, and by not . Try to avoid sudden steering, and quick changes in direction
overdriving those conditions. But acceleration, or braking, can easily throw you out of
skids are always possible. including reducing vehicle speed position. This could cause you to
by shifting to a lower gear. Any lose control and crash. You and
sudden changes could cause your passengers should always
the tires to slide. wear seat belts.
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Before Driving Off-Road
Caution Warning (Continued)
. Have all necessary maintenance
and service work completed. Operating the vehicle for heaviest things should be
. Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, extended periods without the front on the floor, forward of the
and check inflation pressure in fascia lower air dam installed can rear axle.
all tires, including the spare, cause improper airflow to the . Heavy loads on the roof
if equipped. engine. Reattach the front fascia raise the vehicle's center of
. air dam after off-road driving. gravity, making it more likely
Read all the information about
four-wheel-drive vehicles in this to roll over. You can be
manual. Loading the Vehicle for seriously or fatally injured if
the vehicle rolls over. Put
. Remove any underbody air Off-Road Driving heavy loads inside the
deflector, if equipped. Re-attach cargo area, not on the roof.
the air deflector after off-road { Warning
driving.
. Unsecured cargo on the For more information about loading
. Know the local laws that apply to the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits
load floor can be tossed
off-road driving. about when driving over 0 210 and Tires 0 312.
To gain more ground clearance if rough terrain. You or your
passengers can be struck
Environmental Concerns
needed, it may be necessary to
remove the front fascia lower air by flying objects. Secure the . Always use established trails,
dam, if equipped. However, driving cargo properly. roads, and areas that have been
without the air dam reduces fuel . set aside for public off-road
Keep cargo in the cargo
economy. recreational driving and obey all
area as far forward and as
posted regulations.
low as possible. The
(Continued) . Do not damage shrubs, flowers,
trees, or grasses or disturb
wildlife.
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. Do not park over things that When driving on hills: N (Neutral). The brakes could
burn. See Parking over Things . Use a low gear and keep a firm overheat and you could lose
That Burn 0 223. grip on the steering wheel. control.
Driving on Hills . Maintain a slow speed.
Driving safely on hills requires good
{ Warning
. When possible, drive straight up
judgment and an understanding of or down the hill. If the vehicle has the two-speed
what the vehicle can and cannot do. automatic or electronic transfer
. Slow down when approaching
case, shifting the transfer case to
the top of the hill.
{ Warning . Use headlamps even during the
N (Neutral) can cause your
vehicle to roll even if the
Many hills are simply too steep day to make the vehicle more transmission is in P (Park). This is
for any vehicle. Driving up hills visible. because the N (Neutral) position
can cause the vehicle to stall. on the transfer case overrides the
Driving down hills can cause loss { Warning transmission. You or someone
of control. Driving across hills can else could be injured. If leaving
cause a rollover. You could be Driving to the top of a hill at high the vehicle, set the parking brake
injured or killed. Do not drive on speed can cause an accident. and shift the transmission to
steep hills. There could be a drop-off, P (Park). Shift the transfer case to
embankment, cliff, or even any position but N (Neutral).
another vehicle. You could be
Before driving on a hill, assess the seriously injured or killed. As you
steepness, traction, and . When driving down a hill, keep
near the top of a hill, slow down
obstructions. If the terrain ahead the vehicle headed straight
and stay alert.
cannot be seen, get out of the down. Use a low gear because
vehicle and walk the hill before the engine will work with the
driving further. . Never go downhill forward or brakes to slow the vehicle and
backward with either the help keep the vehicle under
transmission or transfer case in control.
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. Never try to turn the vehicle 3.2. Stay clear of the path the
{ Warning around. If the hill is steep vehicle would take if it
enough to stall the vehicle, rolled downhill.
Heavy braking when going down it is steep enough to cause
a hill can cause your brakes to . Avoid turns that take the vehicle
it to roll over. across the incline of the hill.
overheat and fade. This could
cause loss of control and you or . If you cannot make it up the A hill that can be driven straight
others could be injured or killed. hill, back straight down up or down might be too steep to
Apply the brakes lightly when the hill. drive across. Driving across an
. Never back down a hill in incline puts more weight on the
descending a hill and use a low
N (Neutral) using only the downhill wheels, which could
gear to keep vehicle speed under
brake. The vehicle can roll cause a downhill slide or a
control. rollover.
backward quickly and you
could lose control. . Surface conditions can be a
If the vehicle stalls on a hill: problem. Loose gravel, muddy
. If driving downhill when the
1. Apply the brakes to stop the vehicle stalls, shift to a spots, or even wet grass can
vehicle, and then apply the lower gear, release the cause the tires to slip sideways,
parking brake. parking brake, and drive downhill. If the vehicle slips
straight down the hill. sideways, it can hit something
2. Shift into P (Park) and then
that will trip it — a rock, a rut,
restart the engine. 3. If the vehicle cannot be etc. — and roll over.
. If driving uphill when the restarted after stalling, set the
. Hidden obstacles can make the
vehicle stalls, shift to parking brake, shift into
P (Park), and turn the steepness of the incline more
R (Reverse), release the
vehicle off. severe. If a rock is driven across
parking brake, and back
with the uphill wheels, or if the
straight down. 3.1. Leave the vehicle and downhill wheels drop into a rut
seek help. or depression, the vehicle can tilt
even more.
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. If an incline must be driven braking. Drive at a reduced speed
across, and the vehicle starts to and avoid sharp turns or abrupt Warning (Continued)
slide, turn downhill. This should maneuvers.
help straighten out the vehicle could drown. If it is only shallow
Traction is reduced on hard packed water, it can still wash away the
and prevent the side slipping. snow and ice and it is easy to lose ground from under your tires.
control. Reduce vehicle speed when Traction could be lost, and the
{ Warning driving on hard packed snow vehicle could roll over. Do not
and ice. drive through rushing water.
Getting out of the vehicle on the
downhill side when stopped
across an incline is dangerous. { Warning
If the vehicle rolls over, you could Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, Caution
be crushed or killed. Always get or rivers can be dangerous. Ice
out on the uphill side of the conditions vary greatly and the Do not drive through standing
vehicle and stay well clear of the vehicle could fall through the ice; water if it is deep enough to cover
rollover path. you and your passengers could the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust
drown. Drive your vehicle on safe pipe. Deep water can damage the
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, surfaces only. axle and other vehicle parts.
or Ice
Use a low gear when driving in Driving in Water If the standing water is not too deep,
mud — the deeper the mud, the drive through it slowly. At faster
speeds, water can get into the
lower the gear. Keep the vehicle { Warning engine and cause it to stall. Stalling
moving to avoid getting stuck.
Driving through rushing water can can occur if the exhaust pipe is
Traction changes when driving on under water. Do not turn off the
sand. On loose sand, such as on be dangerous. Deep water can
ignition when driving through water.
beaches or sand dunes, the tires sweep your vehicle downstream
If the exhaust pipe is under water,
tend to sink into the sand. This and you and your passengers
the engine will not start. When going
affects steering, accelerating, and (Continued) through water, the brakes get wet
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and it may take longer to stop. See of driving conditions and avoid Hydroplaning
“Driving on Wet Roads” later in this driving through large puddles and
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
section. deep-standing or flowing water.
can build up under the vehicle's
After Off-Road Driving tires so they actually ride on the
Remove any brush or debris that
{ Warning water. This can happen if the road is
wet enough and you are going fast
has collected on the underbody or Wet brakes can cause crashes. enough. When the vehicle is
chassis, or under the hood. These They might not work as well in a hydroplaning, it has little or no
accumulations can be a fire hazard. quick stop and could cause contact with the road.
After operation in mud or sand, pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle. There is no hard and fast rule about
have the brake linings cleaned and hydroplaning. The best advice is to
checked. These substances can After driving through a large slow down when the road is wet.
cause glazing and uneven braking. puddle of water or a car/vehicle
Check the body structure, driveline, wash, lightly apply the brake Other Rainy Weather Tips
steering, suspension, wheels, tires, pedal until the brakes work Besides slowing down, other wet
and exhaust system for damage and
normally. weather driving tips include:
check the fuel lines and cooling
system for any leakage. Flowing or rushing water creates . Allow extra following distance.
More frequent maintenance service strong forces. Driving through . Pass with caution.
is required. See the Maintenance flowing water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away. If this . Keep windshield wiping
Schedule 0 365. equipment in good shape.
happens, you and other vehicle
Driving on Wet Roads occupants could drown. Do not . Keep the windshield washer fluid
ignore police warnings and be reservoir filled.
Rain and wet roads can reduce very cautious about trying to drive . Have good tires with proper
vehicle traction and affect your through flowing water.
ability to stop and accelerate. tread depth. See Tires 0 312.
Always drive slower in these types . Turn off cruise control.
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Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving
{ Warning
Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice
mountains is different than driving Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: or with the ignition off is Snow or ice between the tires and
dangerous. This can cause the road creates less traction or
. Keep the vehicle serviced and in grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
good shape. overheating of the brakes and
loss of steering assist. Always occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when
. Check all fluid levels and brakes, freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
have the engine running and the
tires, cooling system, and driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
vehicle in gear.
transmission. until roads can be treated.
. Shift to a lower gear when going . For Slippery Road Driving:
Drive at speeds that keep the
down steep or long hills. vehicle in its own lane. Do not . Accelerate gently. Accelerating
swing wide or cross the too quickly causes the wheels to
{ Warning center line. spin and makes the surface
. Be alert on top of hills; under the tires slick.
Using the brakes to slow the
vehicle on a long downhill slope something could be in your lane . Turn on Traction Control. See
can cause brake overheating, can (e.g., stalled car, accident). Traction Control/Electronic
reduce brake performance, and . Pay attention to special road Stability Control 0 240.
could result in a loss of braking. signs (e.g., falling rocks area, . The Antilock Brake System
Shift the transmission to a lower winding roads, long grades, (ABS) improves vehicle stability
gear to let the engine assist the passing or no-passing zones) during hard stops, but the
brakes on a steep downhill slope. and take appropriate action. brakes should be applied sooner
than when on dry pavement.
See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0 238.
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. Allow greater following distance
and watch for slippery spots. Icy { Warning Warning (Continued)
patches can occur on otherwise
clear roads in shaded areas. Snow can trap engine exhaust the fan speed to the highest
The surface of a curve or an under the vehicle. This may setting. See “Climate
overpass can remain icy when cause exhaust gases to get Control Systems.”
the surrounding roads are clear. inside. Engine exhaust contains For more information about CO,
Avoid sudden steering carbon monoxide (CO), which see Engine Exhaust 0 223.
maneuvers and braking while cannot be seen or smelled. It can
on ice. cause unconsciousness and even
death. To save fuel, run the engine for
. Turn off cruise control. short periods to warm the vehicle
If the vehicle is stuck in snow: and then shut the engine off and
Blizzard Conditions
. Clear snow from the base of partially close the window. Moving
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and the vehicle, especially any about to keep warm also helps.
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle blocking the exhaust pipe. If it takes time for help to arrive,
unless there is help nearby.
. Open a window about 5 cm when running the engine, push the
If possible, use Roadside
(2 in) on the vehicle side accelerator pedal slightly so the
Assistance. See Roadside
that is away from the wind, engine runs faster than the idle
Assistance Program 0 386. To get
to bring in fresh air. speed. This keeps the battery
help and keep everyone in the
charged to restart the vehicle and to
vehicle safe: . Fully open the air outlets on signal for help with the headlamps.
. Turn on the hazard warning or under the instrument Do this as little as possible, to
flashers. panel. save fuel.
. Tie a red cloth to an outside . Adjust the climate control
mirror. system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
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If the Vehicle Is Stuck Warning (Continued)
might need to be towed out. See
Towing the Vehicle 0 348. Recovery
Slowly and cautiously spin the hooks can be used, if the vehicle
wheels to free the vehicle when damage. Spin the wheels as little has them.
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. as possible and avoid going
See “Rocking the Vehicle to Get It above 56 km/h (35 mph). Recovery Hooks
Out” later in this section.
If equipped, the front and rear axles For information about using tire { Warning
may be locked to improve traction. chains on the vehicle, see Tire
See Locking Front Axle 0 246 and Chains 0 332. Never pull on recovery hooks
Locking Rear Axle 0 245. from the side. The hooks could
Rocking the Vehicle to Get break and you and others could
The Traction Control System (TCS) It Out be injured. When using recovery
can often help to free a stuck hooks, always pull the vehicle
vehicle. See Traction Control/ Turn the steering wheel left and
right to clear the area around the from the front.
Electronic Stability Control 0 240.
If TCS cannot free the vehicle, see front wheels. For four-wheel-drive
“Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out” vehicles, shift into Four-Wheel Drive
following. High. Turn the TCS off. Shift back
and forth between R (Reverse) and
{ Warning a forward gear, spinning the wheels
as little as possible. To prevent
If the vehicle's tires spin at high transmission wear, wait until the
speed, they can explode, and you wheels stop spinning before shifting
or others could be injured. The gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in
vehicle can overheat, causing an the forward and reverse directions
causes a rocking motion that could
engine compartment fire or other
free the vehicle. If that does not get
(Continued) the vehicle out after a few tries, it
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Tire and Loading Information
Caution { Warning Label
Do not drive through standing Do not load the vehicle any
water if it is deep enough to cover heavier than the Gross
the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust Vehicle Weight Rating
pipe. Deep water can damage the (GVWR), or either the
axle and other vehicle parts. maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
There are recovery hooks at the This can cause systems to
front of the vehicle. Use them if the break and change the way the
vehicle is stuck off-road and needs vehicle handles. This could
to be pulled some place to continue cause loss of control and a
driving. crash. Overloading can also
reduce stopping distance, Label Example
Vehicle Load Limits damage the tires, and shorten A vehicle-specific Tire and
It is very important to know how the life of the vehicle. Loading Information label is
much weight the vehicle can attached to the B-pillar or on the
carry. This weight is called the forward edge of the rear door.
vehicle capacity weight and The Tire and Loading
includes the weight of all Information label shows the
occupants, cargo, and all number of occupant seating
nonfactory-installed options. positions (1), and the maximum
Two labels on the vehicle may vehicle capacity weight (2) in
show how much weight it was kilograms and pounds.
designed to carry: the Tire and
Loading Information label and
the Certification/Tire label.
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The Tire and Loading 2. Determine the combined exceed the available cargo
Information label also shows the weight of the driver and and luggage load capacity
size of the original equipment passengers that will be calculated in Step 4.
tires (3) and the recommended riding in your vehicle. 6. If your vehicle will be towing
cold tire inflation pressures (4). 3. Subtract the combined a trailer, load from your
For more information on tires weight of the driver and trailer will be transferred to
and inflation see Tires 0 312 passengers from XXX kg or your vehicle. Consult this
and Tire Pressure 0 320. XXX lbs. manual to determine how
There is also important loading 4. The resulting figure equals
this reduces the available
information on the vehicle cargo and luggage load
the available amount of
Certification/Tire label. It may capacity of your vehicle.”
cargo and luggage load
show the Gross Vehicle Weight See Trailer Towing 0 261 for
capacity. For example, if the
Rating (GVWR) and the Gross important information on towing
"XXX" amount equals
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for a trailer, towing safety rules, and
1400 lbs. and there will be
the front and rear axles. See trailering tips.
five 150 lb passengers in
“Certification/Tire Label” later in
your vehicle, the amount of
this section.
available cargo and luggage
“Steps for Determining Correct load capacity is 650 lbs.
Load Limit– (1400-750 (5 x 150) =
1. Locate the statement "The 650 lbs.)
combined weight of 5. Determine the combined
occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo
never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s That weight may not safely
placard.
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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for
Example 1 = (453 kg) Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg
(1,000 lb) (1,000 lb) (1,000 lb)
2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight
@ 68 kg (150 lb) × 2 = @ 68 kg (150 lb) × 5 = @ 91 kg (200 lb) × 5 =
136 kg (300 lb) 340 kg (750 lb) 453 kg (1,000 lb)
3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight =
Cargo Weight = 317 kg 113 kg (250 lb) 0 kg (0 lb)
(700 lb)
Refer to the Tire and Loading
Information label for specific
information about the vehicle's
capacity weight and seating
positions. The combined weight
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of the driver, passengers, and The GVWR includes the weight
cargo should never exceed the of the vehicle, all occupants, { Warning
vehicle's capacity weight. fuel, and cargo. Do not load the vehicle any
Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label may heavier than the Gross
also show the maximum weights Vehicle Weight Rating
for the front and rear axles, (GVWR), or either the
called Gross Axle Weight maximum front or rear Gross
Rating (GAWR). To find out the Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
actual loads on the front and This can cause systems to
rear axles, weigh the vehicle at break and change the way the
a weigh station. Your dealer can vehicle handles. This could
help with this. Be sure to spread cause loss of control and a
the load equally on both sides of crash. Overloading can also
the centerline. reduce stopping distance,
damage the tires, and shorten
Label Example { Warning the life of the vehicle.

A vehicle-specific Certification/ In the case of a sudden stop

Tire label is attached to the or collision, things carried in
the bed of your truck could Caution
B-pillar or on the forward edge
of the rear door. The label may shift forward and come into Overloading the vehicle may
show the size of the vehicle's the passenger area, injuring cause damage. Repairs would not
original tires and the inflation you and others. If you put be covered by the vehicle
pressures needed to obtain the things in the bed of your truck, warranty. Do not overload the
gross weight capacity of the you should make sure they vehicle.
vehicle. This is called Gross are properly secured.
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
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Using heavier suspension When using this upper load
components to get added Warning (Continued) platform, be sure the load is
durability might not change the . When you carry securely tied down to prevent it
weight ratings. Ask your dealer something inside the from shifting. The load's center
to help load the vehicle the vehicle, secure it of gravity should be positioned
right way. whenever you can. in a zone over the rear axle. The
zone is located in the area
.
{ Warning Do not leave a seat
folded down unless you
between the front of each wheel
well and the rear of each wheel
Things you put inside the need to. well. The center of gravity height
vehicle can strike and injure must not extend above the top
people in a sudden stop or There is also important loading of the pickup box flareboard.
turn, or in a crash. information for off-road driving in Any load that extends beyond
. Put things in the cargo this manual. See “Loading the the vehicle's taillamp area must
area of the vehicle. Try to Vehicle for Off-Road Driving“ be properly marked according to
spread the weight evenly. under Off-Road Driving 0 201. local laws and regulations.
. Never stack heavier Two-Tiered Loading Remember not to exceed the
things, like suitcases, Depending on the model of the Gross Axle Weight
inside the vehicle so that pickup, an upper load platform Rating (GAWR) of the front or
some of them are above can be created by positioning rear axle.
the tops of the seats. three or four 5 cm (2 in) by Add-On Equipment
. Do not leave an 15 cm (6 in) wooden planks
unsecured child restraint across the width of the pickup When carrying removable items,
in the vehicle. box. The planks must be a limit on how many people
inserted in the pickup box carried inside the vehicle may
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depressions.
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be necessary. Be sure to weigh Maximum these load points. Depending on the
the vehicle before buying and accessory design, use a spacer
* Equipment Weight under the accessory at the load
installing the new equipment.
* The combined weight for all points to remove gap. The holes for
rail-mounted equipment should GM approved accessories (3) are
Caution not intended for aftermarket
not exceed 454 kg (1,000 lb).
Overloading the vehicle may equipment. See www.gmupfitter.com
cause damage. Repairs would not Loading Points for additional pickup box load
bearing structural information.
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not overload the
vehicle.
Truck-Camper Loading
Information
Remember not to exceed the The vehicle was neither
Gross Axle Weight designed nor intended to carry a
Rating (GAWR) of the front or slide-in camper.
rear axle.
Maximum Caution
* Equipment Weight Adding a slide-in camper or
Ladder Rack 340 kg (750 lb) similar equipment to the vehicle
and Cargo can damage it, and the repairs
1. Primary Load Points would not be covered by the
Cross Toolbox 181 kg (400 lb) 2. Secondary Load Areas vehicle warranty. Do not install a
and Cargo 3. GM Approved Accessory slide-in camper or similar
Mounting Points equipment on the vehicle.
Side Boxes 113 kg per
and Cargo side (250 lb Structural members (1) and (2) are
per side) included in the pickup box design.
Additional accessories should use
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Starting and Caution (Continued)
Ignition Positions
Operating premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
New Vehicle Break-In breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
Caution linings.
. Do not tow a trailer during
The vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will break-in. See Trailer Towing
0 261 for the trailer towing
perform better in the long run if
capabilities of the vehicle
you follow these guidelines:
and more information.
. Keep the vehicle speed at
Following break-in, engine speed
88 km/h (55 mph) or less for
the first 805 km (500 mi). and load can be gradually The ignition switch has four different
increased. positions.
. Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow, To shift out of P (Park), the ignition
for the first 805 km (500 mi). must be in ON/RUN or ACC/
Do not make full-throttle ACCESSORY and the regular brake
starts. Avoid downshifting to pedal must be applied.
brake or slow the vehicle. 0 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/
. Avoid making hard stops for OFF) : When the vehicle is stopped,
the first 322 km (200 mi) or turn the ignition switch to LOCK/
so. During this time the new OFF to turn the engine off. Retained
brake linings are not yet Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
broken in. Hard stops with active. See Retained Accessory
new linings can mean Power (RAP) 0 220.
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This position locks the ignition and firmly apply the brakes and
steering wheel. It also locks the steer the vehicle to a safe Caution
transmission on automatic location.
transmission vehicles. The key can Using a tool to force the key to
3. Come to a complete stop. Shift turn in the ignition could cause
be removed in LOCK/OFF. to P (Park) with an automatic damage to the switch or break the
The steering can bind with the transmission, or Neutral with a key. Use the correct key, make
wheels turned off center. If this manual transmission. Turn the sure it is all the way in, and turn it
happens, move the steering wheel ignition to LOCK/OFF. only with your hand. If the key
from right to left while turning the 4. Set the parking brake. See cannot be turned by hand, see
key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this Parking Brake 0 239. your dealer.
does not work, then the vehicle
needs service.
Do not turn the engine off when the
{ Warning 1 (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This
vehicle is moving. This will cause a position lets things like the radio
Turning off the vehicle while
loss of power assist in the brake and the windshield wipers operate
moving may cause loss of power while the engine is off. It also
and steering systems and disable assist in the brake and steering
the airbags. unlocks the steering wheel. Use this
systems and disable the airbags. position if the vehicle must be
If the vehicle must be shut off in an While driving, only shut the pushed or towed.
emergency: vehicle off in an emergency.
2 (ON/RUN) : This position can be
1. Brake using a firm and steady used to operate the electrical
pressure. Do not pump the If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, accessories and to display some
brakes repeatedly. This may and must be shut off while driving, instrument cluster warning and
deplete power assist, requiring turn the ignition to ACC/ indicator lights. This position can
increased brake pedal force. ACCESSORY. also be used for service and
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). On vehicles with an automatic diagnostics, and to verify the proper
This can be done while the transmission, the shift lever must be operation of the malfunction
vehicle is moving. After shifting in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch indicator lamp as may be required
to N (Neutral), continue to to LOCK/OFF. for emission inspection purposes.
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The switch stays in this position Manual Transmission
when the engine is running. The Caution
The shift lever should be in Neutral
transmission is also unlocked in this
If you add electrical parts or and the parking brake engaged.
position on automatic transmission
accessories, you could change Hold the clutch pedal down to the
vehicles.
the way the engine operates. Any floor and start the engine. The
If the key is left in the ACC/ resulting damage would not be vehicle will not start if the clutch
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position covered by the vehicle warranty. pedal is not all the way down.
with the engine off, the battery could See Add-On Electrical Equipment
be drained. The vehicle may not Starting Procedure
0 272.
start if the battery is allowed to drain 1. With your foot off the
for an extended period of time. accelerator pedal, turn the
Place the transmission in the ignition key to START. When
3 (START) : This is the position that
starts the engine. When the engine proper gear. the engine starts, let go of the
starts, release the key. The ignition Automatic Transmission key. The idle speed will go
switch returns to ON/RUN for down as the engine gets warm.
driving. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or Do not race the engine
N (Neutral). The engine will not start immediately after starting it.
A warning tone will sound when the in any other position. To restart the Operate the engine and
driver door is opened, the ignition is engine when the vehicle is already transmission gently to allow the
in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/ moving, use N (Neutral) only. oil to warm up and lubricate all
OFF, and the key is in the ignition. moving parts.
Caution
Starting the Engine Caution
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
see the Duramax diesel vehicle is moving. If you do, you Cranking the engine for long
supplement. could damage the transmission. periods of time, by returning the
Shift to P (Park) only when the ignition to the START position
vehicle is stopped. (Continued)
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Operate the engine and the plug-end of the cord may exist,
Caution (Continued) transmission gently until the oil which will prevent engine heater
warms up and lubricates all operation at temperatures above
immediately after cranking has moving parts. −18 °C (0 °F).
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the Engine Heater
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
cranking motor cool down. see the Duramax diesel
supplement.
2. If the engine does not start
after five to 10 seconds, { Warning
especially in very cold weather Do not plug in the engine block
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could heater while the vehicle is parked
be flooded with too much
in a garage or under a carport.
gasoline. Try pushing the
Property damage or personal
accelerator pedal all the way to Heater Cord Near Engine Air
the floor and holding it there injury may result. Always park the
vehicle in a clear open area away Cleaner, 2.5L L4 Engine Shown,
while holding the key in START
from buildings or structures. 3.6L V6 Engine Similar
for up to 15 seconds. Wait at
least 15 seconds between each To Use the Engine Heater
try, to allow the cranking motor If equipped, the engine heater can
to cool down. When the engine 1. Turn off the engine.
provide easier starting and better
starts, let go of the key and fuel economy during engine 2. Open the hood and unwrap the
accelerator. If the vehicle starts warm-up in cold weather conditions electrical cord. The cord is
briefly but then stops again, do at or below −18 °C (0 °F). Vehicles secured near the coolant surge
the same thing. This clears the with an engine heater should be tank or to the engine air
extra gasoline from the engine. plugged in at least four hours before cleaner. Carefully remove
Do not race the engine starting. An internal thermostat in the cord.
immediately after starting it.
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Check the heater cord for 4. Before starting the engine, be
damage. If it is damaged, do Warning (Continued) sure to unplug and store the
not use it. See your dealer for cord as it was before to keep it
a replacement. Inspect the condition, or using a away from moving engine
cord for damage yearly. damaged heater or parts. If you do not, it could be
extension cord, could make damaged.
3. Plug the cord into a normal, it overheat and cause a fire,
grounded 110-volt AC outlet. property damage, electric The length of time the heater should
shock, and injury. remain plugged in depends on
{ Warning . Do not operate the vehicle
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
area where you will be parking the
with the heater cord vehicle for the best advice on this.
Improper use of the heater cord
permanently attached to the
or an extension cord can damage vehicle. Possible heater
the cord and may result in cord and thermostat Retained Accessory
overheating and fire. damage could occur. Power (RAP)
. Plug the cord into a . While in use, do not let the Some vehicle accessories may be
three-prong electrical utility heater cord touch vehicle used after the ignition is turned off.
receptacle that is protected parts or sharp edges. Never
by a ground fault detection The power windows and sunroof,
close the hood on the if equipped, will continue to work for
function. An ungrounded heater cord.
outlet could cause an up to 10 minutes or until any door is
electric shock. . Before starting the vehicle, opened.
unplug the cord, reattach The infotainment system will
. Use a weatherproof, the cover to the plug, and
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated continue to work for 10 minutes,
securely fasten the cord. until the driver door is opened,
extension cord if needed. Keep the cord away from
Failure to use the or until the ignition is turned on or
any moving parts. placed in ACC/ACCESSORY.
recommended extension
cord in good operating
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Shifting Into Park 2. Hold the button on the shift
Warning (Continued)
lever and push the lever toward
the front of the vehicle into
{ Warning P (Park). If you have four-wheel drive and
the transfer case is in N (Neutral),
It can be dangerous to get out of 3. Be sure the transfer case (if the vehicle will be free to roll,
the vehicle if the shift lever is not equipped) is in a drive even if the shift lever is in
fully in P (Park) with the parking gear — not in N (Neutral). P (Park). So be sure the transfer
brake firmly set. The vehicle can 4. Turn the ignition key to off. case is in a drive gear – not in
roll. If you have left the engine N (Neutral).
running, the vehicle can move 5. Remove the key and take it
suddenly. You or others could be with you. If you can leave the And, if you leave the vehicle with
vehicle with the ignition key in the engine running, it could
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
your hand, the vehicle is in overheat and even catch fire. You
not move, even when you are on
P (Park). or others could be injured. Do not
fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow. With four-wheel drive, Leaving the Vehicle with the leave the vehicle with the engine
if the transfer case is in Engine Running running unless you have to.
N (Neutral), the vehicle will be
free to roll, even if the shift lever
is in P (Park). Be sure the transfer
{ Warning If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, be sure the
case is in a drive gear. If towing a It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle is in P (Park) and the
trailer, see Driving Characteristics vehicle with the engine running. parking brake is firmly set before
and Towing Tips 0 259. The vehicle could move suddenly you leave it. After you move the shift
if the shift lever is not fully in lever into P (Park), hold the regular
P (Park) with the parking brake brake pedal down. Then, see if you
1. Hold the brake pedal down, can move the shift lever away from
then set the parking brake. firmly set.
P (Park) without pressing the button
(Continued) on the shift lever. If you can, it
See Parking Brake 0 239.
means that the shift lever was not
fully locked into P (Park).
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Torque Lock Shifting out of Park 2. While holding down the brake
pedal and pressing the shift
If you are parking on a hill and you This vehicle is equipped with an lever button, move the shift
do not shift the transmission into electronic shift lock release system. lever all the way into P (Park).
P (Park) properly, the weight of the The shift lock release is
vehicle may put too much force on designed to: 3. While holding the shift lever
the parking pawl in the button, move the shift lever to
. Prevent ignition key removal the desired position.
transmission. You may find it difficult
to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). unless the shift lever is in
P (Park). If you are still having a problem
This is called torque lock. To shifting, then have the vehicle
prevent torque lock, set the parking . Prevent movement of the shift serviced soon.
brake and then shift into P (Park) lever out of P (Park), unless the
properly before you leave the driver ignition is on and the regular This vehicle may have the Seat Belt
seat. To find out how, see Shifting brake pedal is applied. Assurance System, which may
Into Park 0 221. prevent the vehicle from shifting out
To shift out of P (Park): of P (Park). See Seat Belts 0 53.
When you are ready to drive, move
1. Apply the brake pedal.
the shift lever out of P (Park) before
you release the parking brake. 2. Press the button on the shift Parking
lever. If the vehicle has a manual
If torque lock does occur, you may
3. Move the shift lever to the transmission, before you get out of
need to have another vehicle push
desired position. the vehicle, move the shift lever into
yours a little uphill to take some of
R (Reverse), and firmly apply the
the pressure from the parking pawl If you still are unable to shift out of parking brake. Once the shift lever
in the transmission. You will then be P (Park): has been placed into R (Reverse)
able to pull the shift lever out of
1. Ease the pressure on the shift with the clutch pedal pressed in,
P (Park).
lever. turn the ignition off, remove the key
and release the clutch.
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If you are parking on a hill, or if the Engine Exhaust
vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Warning (Continued)
Driving Characteristics and Towing
Tips 0 259. { Warning . There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket
Parking over Things monoxide (CO), which cannot be modifications that are not
That Burn seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed.
can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or
{ Warning even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle:
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park with poor ventilation windows completely down.
over papers, leaves, dry grass, (parking garages, tunnels, . Have the vehicle repaired
or other things that can burn. deep snow that may block immediately.
underbody airflow or tail
pipes). Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
. The exhaust smells or
area such as a garage or a
sounds strange or different.
building that has no fresh air
. The exhaust system leaks ventilation.
due to corrosion or damage.
. The vehicle exhaust system
Running the Vehicle
has been modified,
damaged, or improperly While Parked
repaired. It is better not to park with the
(Continued) engine running.
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If the vehicle is left with the engine Automatic shift out of P (Park). See “Torque
running, follow the proper steps to Lock” under Shifting Into Park
be sure the vehicle will not move. Transmission 0 221.
See Shifting Into Park 0 221 and
If equipped, there is an electronic
Engine Exhaust 0 223. If the vehicle
has a manual transmission, see
shift lever position indicator within { Warning
the instrument cluster. This display
Parking 0 222. It is dangerous to get out of the
comes on when the ignition key is
If parking on a hill and pulling a turned on. vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
trailer, see Driving Characteristics in P (Park) with the parking brake
and Towing Tips 0 259. firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park 0 221 and
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips 0 259.
P : This position locks the drive
wheels. Use P (Park) when starting
the engine because the vehicle
cannot move easily. When parked
on a hill, especially when the
vehicle has a heavy load, you might
notice an increase in the effort to
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To rock the vehicle back and forth to
{ Warning get out of snow, ice, or sand without Caution
damaging the transmission, see If
If you have four-wheel drive, the the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 209. Shifting out of P (Park) or
vehicle will be free to roll — even N (Neutral) with the engine
if the shift lever is in P (Park) — if N : In this position, the engine does running at high speed may
the transfer case is in N (Neutral). not connect with the wheels. To damage the transmission. The
So, be sure the transfer case is in restart the engine when the vehicle repairs would not be covered by
a drive gear, Two-Wheel Drive is already moving, use the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
N (Neutral) only.
High or Four-Wheel Drive High or engine is not running at high
Four-Wheel Drive Low — not in speed when shifting the vehicle.
N (Neutral). See Shifting Into Park { Warning
0 221.
Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running at high speed is Caution
R : Use this gear to back up. dangerous. Unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal, the A transmission hot message may
Caution vehicle could move very rapidly. display if the automatic
You could lose control and hit transmission fluid is too hot.
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the people or objects. Do not shift Driving under this condition can
vehicle is moving forward could into a drive gear while the engine damage the vehicle. Stop and idle
damage the transmission. The is running at high speed. the engine to cool the automatic
repairs would not be covered by transmission fluid. This message
the vehicle warranty. Shift to clears when the transmission fluid
R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has cooled sufficiently.
is stopped.
D : This position is for normal
driving. If more power is needed for
passing, press the accelerator
pedal down.
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D (Drive) can be used when towing In some cases, this could appear to L : This position allows selection of
a trailer, carrying a heavy load, be a delayed shift, however the a range of gears appropriate for
driving on steep hills, or driving transmission is operating normally. current driving conditions. See
off-road. Shift the transmission to a The transmission uses adaptive Manual Mode 0 227.
lower gear range selection if the shift controls. The adaptive shift
transmission shifts too often. See control process continually Caution
Manual Mode 0 227. compares key shift parameters to
Downshifting the transmission in pre-programmed ideal shifts stored Spinning the tires or holding the
slippery road conditions could result in the transmission’s computer. The vehicle in one place on a hill
in skidding. See “Skidding” under transmission constantly makes using only the accelerator pedal
Loss of Control 0 201. adjustments to improve vehicle may damage the transmission.
performance according to how the The repair will not be covered by
The vehicle has a shift stabilization
vehicle is being used, such as with the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle
feature that adjusts the transmission
a heavy load or when the is stuck, do not spin the tires.
shifting to the current driving
conditions in order to reduce rapid temperature changes. During this When stopping on a hill, use the
upshifts and downshifts. This shift adaptive shift control process, brakes to hold the vehicle in
stabilization feature is designed to shifting might feel different as the place.
determine, before making an transmission determines the best
upshift, if the engine is able to settings.
Normal Mode Grade Braking
maintain vehicle speed by analyzing When temperatures are very cold,
things such as vehicle speed, the transmission's gear shifting Normal Mode Grade Braking is
throttle position, and vehicle load. could be delayed providing more enabled when the vehicle is started,
If the shift stabilization feature stable shifts until the engine warms but is not enabled in Range
determines that a current vehicle up. Shifts could be more noticeable Selection Mode. It assists in
speed cannot be maintained, the with a cold transmission. This maintaining desired vehicle speeds
transmission does not upshift and difference in shifting is normal. when driving on downhill grades by
instead holds the current gear. using the engine and transmission
to slow the vehicle.
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Manual Mode With an 8-speed automatic the transmission is operating in
transmission, hold the plus/minus when the shift lever is moved from
Range Selection Mode buttons on the shift lever to select D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode)
the highest or lowest range determines if a downshift occurs.
available for the current vehicle See the following chart.
speed.
When the shift lever is moved from
D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a
number displays next to the L,
indicating the current transmission
range.
This number is the highest gear that
the transmission will command while
operating in L (Manual Mode). All
gears below that number are
available. As driving conditions
Range Selection Mode helps control change, the transmission can
the vehicle's transmission and automatically shift to lower gears.
vehicle speed while driving downhill For example, when L5 is selected,
or towing a trailer by letting you 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are
select a desired range of gears. automatically shifted by the
To use this feature: transmission, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be
used until the plus/minus button on
1. Move the shift lever to the shift lever is used to change to
L (Manual Mode). the range.
2. Press the plus/minus button on In vehicles with gasoline engines,
the shift lever to select the when the shift lever is moved from
desired range of gears for D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a
current driving conditions. downshift may occur. The gear that
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6-Speed Automatic Transmission Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active.
Gear before shifting from See Tow/Haul Mode 0 229.
6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode)
While using Range Selection Mode,
Range after shifting from cruise control and the Tow/Haul
L4 L4 L3 L2 L2 L1
D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Mode can be used.

Caution
8-Speed Automatic Transmission Spinning the tires or holding the
Gear before vehicle in one place on a hill
shifting from using only the accelerator pedal
8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st may damage the transmission.
D (Drive) to
L (Manual Mode) The repair will not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle
Range after
shifting from is stuck, do not spin the tires.
D (Drive) to When stopping on a hill, use the
L6 L6 L5 L4 L3 L3 L2 L1 brakes to hold the vehicle in
L (Manual Mode) –
Tow/Haul not place.
engaged
Range after Low Traction Mode
shifting from If equipped, Low Traction Mode
D (Drive) to L6 L5 L4 L3 L3 L3 L2 L1 assists in vehicle acceleration when
L (Manual Mode) – road conditions are slippery, such
Tow/Haul engaged as with ice or snow. While the
vehicle is at a stop, select L2 using
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Range Selection Mode. This will See Tow/Haul Mode Light 0 124 and Manual Transmission
limit torque to the wheels and help Hill and Mountain Roads 0 207.
to prevent the tires from spinning. Also see “Tow/Haul Mode” under
Towing Equipment 0 264.
Tow/Haul Mode
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
If equipped, Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the Tow/Haul button activates the
the transmission shift pattern to exhaust brake system
reduce shift cycling. This provides simultaneously. See “Exhaust
increased performance, vehicle Brake” in the Duramax diesel
control, and transmission cooling supplement.
when driving down steep hills or
mountain grades, towing, or hauling
heavy loads.

If equipped with a manual

transmission, this is the shift
pattern.

Caution
Do not rest your hand on the shift
lever while driving. The pressure
could cause premature wear in
Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off
the transmission. The repairs
by pressing the button on the center
stack. When the Tow/Haul Mode is would not be covered by the
enabled, a light on the instrument vehicle warranty.
cluster will come on.
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To operate the manual transmission: To stop, let up on the accelerator
Caution pedal and press the brake pedal.
1 (First) : Press the clutch pedal
fully to the pedal stop and shift into Just before the vehicle stops, press
Do not rest your foot on the clutch the clutch pedal and the brake
pedal while driving or while 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on the
clutch pedal as you slowly press pedal, and shift to Neutral.
stopped. The pressure can cause
premature wear in the clutch. The down on the accelerator pedal. Neutral : Use this position when
repairs would not be covered by You can shift into 1 (First) when you you start or idle the engine.
the vehicle warranty. are going less than 30 km/h R (Reverse) : To back up, with the
(20 mph). If you have come to a vehicle at a complete stop, press
complete stop and it is hard to shift the clutch pedal. Press down on
into 1 (First), put the shift lever in shift lever in the 3–4 Neutral
Caution Neutral and let up on the clutch. position, then shift into R (Reverse).
Then press the clutch pedal back If it is hard to shift, let the shift lever
A transmission hot message may down and shift into 1 (First). return to the 3–4 Neutral position
display if the manual transmission and release the clutch pedal. Then
fluid is too hot. Driving at high 2 (Second) : Press the clutch pedal
fully to the pedal stop while letting follow the steps again to shift into
speed under this condition can R (Reverse). Slowly let up on the
damage the vehicle. Drive at a up on the accelerator pedal and
shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly clutch pedal as you press the
slower speed, or stop and idle the accelerator pedal.
let up on the clutch pedal as you
engine to cool the manual
press the accelerator pedal.
transmission fluid. The message Caution
clears when the vehicle has 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and
slowed and the transmission fluid 6 (Sixth) : Shift into 3 (Third), Shifting to R (Reverse) while the
has cooled sufficiently. 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) the vehicle is moving forward could
same way you do for 2 (Second). damage the transmission. The
Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as repairs would not be covered by
you press the accelerator pedal.
(Continued)
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Shift Indicator Drive Systems
Caution (Continued)
the vehicle warranty. Shift to Four-Wheel Drive
R (Reverse) only after the vehicle
If equipped, four-wheel drive
is stopped. engages the front axle for extra
traction.
Use R (Reverse), along with the
parking brake, for parking the This light comes on when an Caution
vehicle. up-shift is recommended for best
fuel economy. The number Do not drive on clean, dry
Shift Speeds
displayed with the arrow indicates pavement in 4 m, or 4 n for an
the recommended gear. extended period of time. These
{ Warning conditions may cause:
If you skip a gear when . Overheating.
downshifting, you could lose
. Oil leakage.
control of the vehicle. You could
injure yourself or others. Do not . Damage to internal and
shift down more than one gear at external components of the
a time when downshifting. front axle.
. Premature wear on the
vehicle’s powertrain.

Driving on clean, dry pavement in 4

m or 4 n may:
. Cause a vibration to be felt in
the steering system.
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. Cause tires to wear faster. Engagement noise and bump when All of the lights will blink on then off
. Cause additional driveline noise. shifting between 4 n and 4 m or from momentarily when the ignition is
N (Neutral), with the engine running, turned on. The light that remains on
will indicate the state of the
{ Warning is normal.
transfer case.
Shifting into 4 n will turn Traction
If equipped with four-wheel drive, If the indicator mark on the switch
Control and StabiliTrak off. See does not match up with the light
the vehicle will be free to roll if the Traction Control/Electronic Stability
transfer case is in N (Neutral), then that likely means the switch
Control 0 240. was moved when the ignition
even when the shift lever is in
P (Park). You or someone else Electronic Transfer Case was off.
could be seriously injured. Be The indicator mark on the switch
sure the transfer case is in a drive must line up with the indicator light
gear — 2 m, 4 m, or 4 n or set the before a shift can be commanded.
parking brake before placing the To command a shift rotate the
transfer case in N (Neutral). See transfer case switch to the new
desired position. The light will blink
Shifting Into Park 0 221.
meaning that the shift is in progress.
When the shift is completed the new
position will be illuminated. If the
Caution transfer case can not complete a
shift command, it will go back to its
Extended high-speed operation in last chosen setting.
4 n may damage or shorten the In extreme cold weather it may be
life of the drivetrain. Use the transfer case knob, next to necessary to slow or stop the
the steering wheel, to shift into and vehicle to shift from 2 m to 4 m.
out of four-wheel drive for extra
traction.
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Delayed shifts from 4 m to 2 m may mud, or deep snow, and while Shifting Into 4 n
be experienced due to uneven tire climbing or descending steep hills.
wear, low tire pressure, high vehicle When engaged, keep vehicle speed When 4 n is engaged, vehicle speed
loading, or cold temperatures. below 72 km/h (45 mph). should be kept below 72 km/h
(45 mph).
Shifting into 4 n will turn Traction
Caution Control and StabiliTrak off. See 1. The ignition must be on and
Traction Control/Electronic Stability the vehicle must be stopped or
Shifting the transmission into gear Control 0 240. moving less than 5 km/h
before the requested mode (3 mph) with the transmission
indicator light has stopped 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use in N (Neutral). It is best for the
flashing could damage the when extra traction is needed. The vehicle to be moving
transfer case. front axle engages and helps when 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph).
driving on snowy or icy roads, and
when off-roading. The vehicle can 2. Turn the knob to 4 n. Wait for
The settings are: the 4 n indicator light to stop
be shifted from 2 m to 4 m while the
N (Neutral) : Use only when the vehicle is moving. flashing before shifting the
vehicle needs to be towed. transmission into gear.
See Recreational Vehicle Towing Shifting Into 4 m If the transmission is in gear and/or
0 348 or Towing the Vehicle 0 348. moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph),
Turn the knob to 4 m at any speed
2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : Use up to 121 km/h (75 mph), except the 4 n indicator light will flash for
for driving on most streets and from 4 n. The indicator light will flash 30 seconds and not complete the
highways. The front axle is not while shifting and will remain on the shift. After 30 seconds the transfer
engaged. This setting provides the selected setting. case will shift to 4 m. Turn the knob
best fuel economy.
to 4 m to see the indicator. With the
4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This
Shifting Into 2 m vehicle moving less than 5 km/h
setting engages the front axle and Turn the knob to 2 m at any speed, (3 mph), and the transmission in
delivers extra torque. Choose 4 n if N (Neutral), attempt the shift again.
except when shifting from 4 n.
driving off-road in deep sand, deep
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Shifting Out of 4 n 2. Set the parking brake and 8. Turn the engine off, and the
press and hold the brake ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY.
1. To shift out of 4 n the vehicle pedal. See Parking Brake 9. Place the transmission shift
must be stopped or moving 0 239. lever in P (Park). See
less than 5 km/h (3 mph) with 3. Start the vehicle or turn the Recreational Vehicle Towing
the transmission in N (Neutral) ignition on. 0 348.
and the ignition on. It is best for
the vehicle to be moving 4. Shift the transmission to 10. Turn the ignition off.
1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). N (Neutral).
Shifting Out of N (Neutral)
2. Turn the knob to 4 m or 2 m. 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 m. To shift:
Wait for the 4 m or 2 m indicator 6. Turn the transfer case knob 1. Set the parking brake and
light to stop flashing before clockwise to N (Neutral) until it apply the brake pedal.
shifting the transmission stops and hold it there until the
into gear. N (Neutral) light starts blinking. 2. Turn the ignition on with the
This will take at least engine off.
If the transmission is in gear and/or
10 seconds. Then slowly 3. Shift the transmission to
moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph),
release the knob to the 4 n N (Neutral).
the 4 m or 2 m indicator light will flash
position. The N (Neutral) light 4. Turn the transfer case knob to
for 30 seconds, but will not complete
will come on when the transfer
the shift. With the vehicle moving 2 m.
case shift to N (Neutral) is
less than 5 km/h (3 mph), and the
complete. After the transfer case has
transmission in N (Neutral), attempt
shifted out of N (Neutral), the
the shift again. 7. With the engine running, verify
N (Neutral) light will go out.
that the transfer case is in
Shifting Into N (Neutral) N (Neutral) by shifting the 5. Release the parking brake.
To shift: transmission to R (Reverse),
then to D (Drive). There should
1. Park the vehicle on a level
be no movement of the vehicle
surface.
while shifting the transmission.
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If the indicator mark on the switch
Caution does not match up with the light
then that likely means the switch
Shifting the transmission into gear was moved when the ignition
before the requested mode was off.
indicator light has stopped
flashing could damage the The indicator mark on the switch
transfer case. must line up with the indicator light
before a shift can be commanded.
To command a shift rotate the
6. Start the engine and shift the transfer case switch to the new
transmission to the desired position. The light will blink
desired gear. meaning that the shift is in progress.
ZR2 Only When the shift is completed the new
Automatic Transfer Case position will be illuminated. If the
For ZR2 locking axle information,
see Locking Rear Axle 0 245 and transfer case can not complete a
Locking Front Axle 0 246. shift command, it will go back to its
last chosen setting.
For ZR2 Off-Road Mode
information, see Driver Mode The settings are:
Control (ZR2 Only) 0 244. N (Neutral) : Use only when the
Use the transfer case knob next to vehicle needs to be towed.
the steering wheel to shift into and See Recreational Vehicle Towing
out of four-wheel drive. 0 348 or Towing the Vehicle 0 348.

All of the lights will blink on then off 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : Use
momentarily when the ignition is for driving on most streets and
turned on. The light that remains on highways. The front axle is not
Except ZR2 will indicate the state of the engaged. This setting provides the
transfer case. best fuel economy.
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AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This Shifting Into 4 n
Drive) : Use when road surface setting engages the front axle and
traction conditions are variable. When 4 n is engaged, keep vehicle
delivers extra torque. Choose 4 n
When driving in AUTO, the front speed below 72 km/h (45 mph).
axle is engaged, and the vehicle's when driving off-road in deep sand,
power is sent to the front and rear deep mud, or deep snow, and while To shift into 4 n:
wheels automatically based on climbing or descending steep hills.
1. The ignition must be on and
driving conditions. This setting Shifting into 4 n will turn Traction the vehicle must be stopped or
provides slightly lower fuel economy Control and StabiliTrak off. See moving less than 5 km/h
than 2 m. Traction Control/Electronic Stability (3 mph) with the transmission
Control 0 240. in N (Neutral). It is best for the
Do not use AUTO mode, vehicle to be moving
if equipped, to park on a steep Shifting Into 4 m or AUTO 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph).
grade with poor traction such as ice,
snow, mud, or gravel. In AUTO Turn the knob to the 4 m or AUTO 2. Turn the knob to 4 n. Wait for
mode only the rear wheels will hold position at any speed, except from the 4 n indicator light to stop
the vehicle from sliding when 4 n. The indicator light will flash flashing before shifting the
parked. If parking on a steep grade,
while shifting and will remain on transmission into gear.
use 4 m to keep all four wheels when the shift is completed.
engaged.
Caution
Shifting Into 2 m
4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : This
setting engages the front axle. Use Turn the knob to 2 m at any speed, Shifting the transmission into gear
this position when extra traction is before the requested mode
except when shifting from 4 n. The indicator light has stopped
needed, such as when driving on indicator light will flash while shifting
snowy or icy roads, or when flashing could damage the
and will remain on when the shift is transfer case.
off-roading. completed.
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If the transmission is in gear and/or 4. Shift the transmission to
moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), Caution N (Neutral).
the 4 n indicator light will flash for Shifting the transmission into gear 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 m.
30 seconds and not complete the before the requested mode
shift. After 30 seconds the transfer 6. Turn the transfer case knob
indicator light has stopped clockwise to N (Neutral) until it
case will shift to 4 m. Turn the knob flashing could damage the stops and hold it there until the
to 4 m to display the indicator. With transfer case. N (Neutral) light starts blinking.
the vehicle moving less than 5 km/h This will take at least
(3 mph), and the transmission in If the transmission is in gear and/or 10 seconds. Then slowly
N (Neutral), attempt the shift again. moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), release the knob to the 4 n
Shifting Out of 4 n the 4 m, AUTO, or 2 m indicator light position. The N (Neutral) light
will flash for 30 seconds but will not will come on when the transfer
To shift: complete the shift. With the vehicle case shift to N (Neutral) is
1. The vehicle must be stopped moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph), complete.
or moving less than and the transmission in N (Neutral), 7. With the engine running, verify
5 km/h (3 mph) with the attempt the shift again. that the transfer case is in
transmission in N (Neutral) and N (Neutral) by shifting the
the ignition on. It is best for the Shifting Into N (Neutral)
transmission to R (Reverse),
vehicle to be moving To shift: then shift the transmission to
1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). 1. Park the vehicle on a level D (Drive). There should be no
2. Turn the knob to 4 m, AUTO, surface. movement of the vehicle while
shifting the transmission.
or 2 m. Wait for the 4 m, AUTO, 2. Set the parking brake and
press and hold the brake 8. Turn the engine off, and the
or 2 m indicator light to stop ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY.
pedal. See Parking Brake
flashing before shifting the
0 239.
transmission into gear.
3. Start the vehicle or turn the
ignition on.
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9. Place the transmission shift Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it
lever in P (Park). See becomes necessary to slam on the
Recreational Vehicle Towing brakes and continue braking to
0 348. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a
10. Turn the ignition off.
System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are
slowing down. If one of the wheels
This vehicle has an Antilock Brake
Shifting Out of N (Neutral) is about to stop rolling, the computer
System (ABS), an advanced
To shift: will separately work the brakes at
electronic braking system that helps
each wheel.
1. Set the parking brake and prevent a braking skid.
apply the brake pedal. ABS can change the brake pressure
When the vehicle begins to drive
to each wheel, as required, faster
2. Turn the ignition on with the away, ABS checks itself.
than any driver could. This can help
engine off. A momentary motor or clicking noise
you steer around the obstacle while
may be heard while this test is going
3. Shift the transmission to braking hard.
on, and it may even be noticed that
N (Neutral). the brake pedal moves a little. This As the brakes are applied, the
4. Turn the transfer case knob to is normal. computer keeps receiving updates
the desired setting. on wheel speed and controls
braking pressure accordingly.
After the transfer case has
shifted out of N (Neutral), the Remember: ABS does not change
N (Neutral) light will go out. the time needed to get a foot up to
the brake pedal or always decrease
5. Release the parking brake. stopping distance. If you get too
6. Start the engine and shift the close to the vehicle in front of you,
transmission to the If there is a problem with ABS, this there will not be enough time to
desired gear. warning light stays on. See Antilock apply the brakes if that vehicle
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light suddenly slows or stops. Always
0 123. leave enough room up ahead to
stop, even with ABS.
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Using ABS Set the parking brake by holding the system warning light will flash and a
regular brake pedal down, then chime will sound warning you that
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
pushing down the parking brake the parking brake is still on.
the brake pedal down firmly and let
pedal. If you are towing a trailer and are
ABS work. You may hear the ABS
pump or motor operating and feel If the ignition is on, the brake parking on a hill, see Driving
the brake pedal pulsate. This is system warning light will come on. Characteristics and Towing Tips
normal. See Brake System Warning Light 0 259.
0 122.
Braking in Emergencies Brake Assist
ABS allows you to steer and brake Caution The Brake Assist feature is
at the same time. In many
designed to assist the driver in
emergencies, steering can help Driving with the parking brake on
stopping or decreasing vehicle
more than even the very best can overheat the brake system
speed in emergency driving
braking. and cause premature wear or conditions. This feature uses the
damage to brake system parts. stability system hydraulic brake
Parking Brake Make sure that the parking brake control module to supplement the
is fully released and the brake power brake system under
warning light is off before driving. conditions where the driver has
quickly and forcefully applied the
To release the parking brake, hold brake pedal in an attempt to quickly
the regular brake pedal down, then stop or slow down the vehicle. The
push down momentarily on the stability system hydraulic brake
parking brake pedal until you feel control module increases brake
the pedal release. Slowly pull your pressure at each corner of the
foot up off the parking brake pedal. vehicle until the ABS activates.
If the parking brake is not released Minor brake pedal pulsation or
when you begin to drive, the brake pedal movement during this time is
normal and the driver should
continue to apply the brake pedal as
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the driving situation dictates. The window. It will not activate if the Ride Control Systems
Brake Assist feature will vehicle is in a drive gear and facing
automatically disengage when the downhill, or if the vehicle is facing
brake pedal is released or brake uphill and in R (Reverse). Traction Control/
pedal pressure is quickly Electronic Stability
decreased. Control
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System Operation
This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist The vehicle has a Traction Control
(HSA) feature, which may be useful System (TCS) and StabiliTrak, an
when the vehicle is stopped on a electronic stability control system.
grade sufficient enough to activate These systems help limit wheel spin
HSA. This feature is designed to and assist the driver in maintaining
prevent the vehicle from rolling, control, especially on slippery road
either forward or rearward, during conditions.
vehicle drive off. After the driver TCS activates if it senses that any
completely stops and holds the of the drive wheels are spinning or
vehicle in a complete standstill on a beginning to lose traction. When this
grade, HSA will be automatically happens, TCS applies the brakes to
activated. During the transition the spinning wheels and reduces
period between when the driver engine power to limit wheel spin.
releases the brake pedal and starts
to accelerate to drive off on a grade, StabiliTrak activates when the
HSA holds the braking pressure for vehicle senses a difference between
a maximum of two seconds to the intended path and the direction
ensure that there is no rolling. The the vehicle is actually traveling.
brakes will automatically release StabiliTrak selectively applies
when the accelerator pedal is braking pressure to any one of the
applied within the two-second
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vehicle wheel brakes to assist the comes on in the instrument cluster. If d comes on and stays on:
driver in keeping the vehicle on the Both TCS and StabiliTrak are
intended path. automatically disabled. 1. Stop the vehicle.
If cruise control is being used and 2. Turn the engine off and wait
TCS or StabiliTrak begins to limit 15 seconds.
wheel spin, cruise control will 3. Start the engine.
disengage. Cruise control may be
turned back on when road Drive the vehicle. If d comes on
conditions allow. and stays on, the vehicle may need
more time to diagnose the problem.
Both systems come on
The indicator light for both systems If the condition persists, see your
automatically when the vehicle is
is in the instrument cluster. This dealer.
started and begins to move. The
light will:
systems may be heard or felt while Turning the Systems Off and
they are operating or while . Flash when TCS is limiting On (Except ZR2)
performing diagnostic checks. This wheel spin.
is normal and does not mean there . Flash when StabiliTrak is
is a problem with the vehicle. activated.
It is recommended to leave both . Turn on and stay on when either
systems on for normal driving system is not working.
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets If either system fails to turn on or to
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. activate, a message displays in the The button for TCS and StabiliTrak
See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 209 Driver Information Center (DIC), and is on the center stack.
and “Turning the Systems Off and d comes on and stays on to
On” later in this section. indicate that the system is inactive
and is not assisting the driver in
When the transfer case (if equipped) maintaining control. The vehicle is
is in 4 n, the stability system is safe to drive, but driving should be
automatically disabled, and g adjusted accordingly.
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StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
Caution if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h Caution
(35 mph). TCS will remain off
Do not repeatedly brake or Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is until g is pressed or until the accelerate heavily when TCS is
off. The vehicle driveline could be ignition is turned off and then off. The vehicle driveline could be
back on.
damaged. damaged.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle performance. See
To turn off only TCS, press and To turn off only TCS, press and
Accessories and Modifications
release g. The Traction Off light i 0 276. release g. The Traction Off light i
displays in the instrument cluster. To and StabiliTrak Off light g display in
turn TCS on again, press and Turning the Systems Off and the instrument cluster. To turn TCS
release g. The Traction Off light i On (ZR2 Only)
on again, press and release g. The
in the instrument cluster will turn off.
Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g Off light g in the instrument cluster
is pressed, the system will not turn will turn off.
off until the wheels stop spinning.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
is pressed, the system will not turn
press and hold g until the Traction off until the wheels stop spinning.
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak
Off light i and StabiliTrak Off light is on the center stack. To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
g come on and stay on in the press and hold g until the Traction
instrument cluster. To turn TCS and
StabiliTrak on again, press and Off light i and StabiliTrak Off light
release g. The Traction Off light i g come on and stay on in the
instrument cluster. To turn TCS and
and StabiliTrak Off light g in the StabiliTrak on again, press and
instrument cluster turn off.
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release g. The Traction Off light i correction StabiliTrak will provide in Press 5 to enable or disable HDC.
the event the vehicle is not traveling Vehicle speed must be below
and StabiliTrak Off light g in the
on the intended path. 60 km/h (37 mph).
instrument cluster turn off.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h press and hold g until a StabiliTrak
(35 mph). TCS will remain off off message displays in the
instrument cluster. To turn TCS and
until g is pressed or until the
StabiliTrak on again, press and
ignition is turned off and then
back on. release g. i and g in the
instrument cluster will turn off.
Adding accessories can affect the The HDC light displays on the
vehicle performance. See StabiliTrak will not automatically turn instrument cluster when enabled.
Accessories and Modifications on while in Off-Road Mode. TCS
and StabiliTrak will remain off in HDC can maintain vehicle speeds
0 276. between 4 and 30 km/h (3 and
Off-Road Mode until g is pressed or 19 mph) on an incline greater than
Stability Control Interaction the ignition is turned off and then
with Off-Road Mode (ZR2 Only) or equal to a 10% grade. A blinking
back on. HDC light indicates that the system
The TCS and StabiliTrak is actively applying the brakes to
calibrations are different while in Hill Descent maintain vehicle speed.
Off-Road Mode. They provide Control (HDC)
optimum performance in an off-road When HDC is set, that is the initial
environment. If equipped, HDC can be used when set speed. It can be increased or
driving downhill. It sets and decreased by applying the
Pressing and releasing g while in maintains vehicle speed while accelerator or brake pedal. Smaller
Off-Road Mode disables TCS and descending a very steep incline in a HDC speed control adjustments are
changes the StabiliTrak calibration forward or reverse gear. accomplished using the cruise up or
to allow a greater difference down buttons. Each tap of the
The HDC switch is on the center +RES will increase the set speed by
between vehicle path and intended
stack, below the climate controls. 0.8 km/h (0.5 mph), while each tap
path. This reduces the amount of
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of the SET– will decrease the set Driver Mode Control
speed by 0.8 km/h (0.5 mph). This
adjusted speed becomes the new
(ZR2 Only)
set speed. If equipped, the Off-Road Driving
HDC will remain enabled between Mode attempts to maximize
30 and 60 km/h (19 and 37 mph), performance on terrain with limited
however vehicle speed cannot be traction. It is turned on by pressing
set or maintained in this range. and releasing 7 on the center of
It will automatically disable if the the transfer case knob located on
vehicle speed is above 80 km/h the instrument panel. The Off-Road
(50 mph) or above 60 km/h Mode is accessible in all transfer
(37 mph) for at least 30 seconds. 5 case modes and is turned off
must be pressed again to automatically when the vehicle Transfer Case Knob with
re-enable HDC. ignition is turned off. Off-Road Mode
When enabled, if the vehicle is at a Off-Road Mode facilitates limited
speed above 30 km/h (19 mph) and traction driving by:
less than 60 km/h (37 mph), a DIC . Modifying the sensitivity of the
message will display instructing the accelerator pedal for fine linear
driver to reduce speed for HDC control of torque on uneven
operation. terrain
Cruise control will not function while . Modifying the transmission shift
HDC is enabled and vehicle speed map to hold gears for longer, in
is below 40 km/h (25 mph). order to limit slip while driving
over obstacles
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. Optimizing the performance of severe conditions, the rear axle fluid
the anti-lock brake (ABS), should be changed. See Caution
Traction Control System (TCS) Maintenance Schedule 0 365.
and StabiliTrak systems on If you try to lock the axle while the
vehicle is stuck and the tires are
slippery surfaces Locking Rear Axle spinning, the vehicle’s drivetrain
For more information, on disabling If equipped, the locking rear axle could be damaged. The repairs
the TCS and StabiliTrak systems can give the vehicle additional would not be covered by the
see Traction Control/Electronic traction from the rear wheels when vehicle warranty. Always lock the
Stability Control 0 240. traveling in off-road situations such axle before attempting situations
Off-Road Mode also interact with as mud, snow, steep hills, and and/or navigating terrain that
the axle locking system. It allows uneven terrain. could cause the vehicle to
the vehicle to travel at higher become stuck.
speeds with a locked rear axle. See
Locking Rear Axle 0 245 for more
information.
Caution
Limited-Slip Differential
If the vehicle’s axle is locked
If equipped, the limited-slip while driving on pavement, the
differential can give more traction on drivetrain could be damaged.
snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. Repairs would not be covered by
It works like a standard axle most of the vehicle warranty. Do not use
the time, but when traction is low, the locking axle on pavement.
this feature allows the drive wheel
with the most traction to move the
vehicle. For vehicles with the Before the front axle can be locked,
limited-slip differential, driven under the rear axle must be locked and
the transfer case must be in 4 n.
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To lock the rear axle:
Caution
1. Press the rear axle locking
switch with the vehicle moving If the vehicle’s axle is locked
less than 40 km/h (25 mph). while driving on pavement, the
2. Wait for the light in the switch drivetrain could be damaged.
to stop flashing and remain Repairs would not be covered by
illuminated to show that the the vehicle warranty. Do not use
rear axle is locked. the locking axle on pavement.
The locking rear axle will be
disengaged when the vehicle speed Before the front axle can be locked,
exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph). The the rear axle must be locked and
Off-Road Mode allows the axle lock the transfer case must be in 4 n.
to remain engaged at higher vehicle Caution
speeds. To lock the front and rear axles:
If you try to lock the axle while the
After pressing the switch to unlock vehicle is stuck and the tires are 1. Place the transfer case in 4 n.
the axle, it may remain locked due spinning, the vehicle’s drivetrain This is the only mode that
to torque in the driveline. The axle is could be damaged. The repairs allows the front axle to lock.
more easily unlocked by turning the See Four-Wheel Drive 0 231
would not be covered by the
steering wheel to the right and to for more information regarding
vehicle warranty. Always lock the
the left while traveling at a low the transfer case and
speed. axle before attempting situations
four-wheel drive low operation.
and/or navigating terrain that
could cause the vehicle to 2. Press the rear axle locking
Locking Front Axle become stuck. switch with the vehicle stopped
If equipped, the locking front axle or moving less than 40 km/h
can give the vehicle additional (25 mph).
traction when traveling in off-road
situations such as mud, snow, steep
hills, and uneven terrain.
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3. Wait for the light in the switch If HDC was enabled prior to axle Cruise Control
to stop flashing and remain lock, it will be automatically enabled
illuminated to show that the when the locking front axle is With cruise control a speed of about
rear axle is locked. disengaged. 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be
maintained without keeping your
4. Press the front axle locking After pressing the switch to unlock
foot on the accelerator. Cruise
switch with the vehicle stopped the axle, it may remain locked due
control does not work at speeds
or moving less than 40 km/h to torque in the driveline. The axle is
below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
(25 mph). more easily unlocked by turning the
steering wheel to the right and to
5. Wait for the light in the switch
to stop flashing and remain the left while traveling at a low { Warning
illuminated to show that the speed.
Cruise control can be dangerous
front axle is locked. where you cannot drive safely at
Engagement of the front axle a steady speed. Do not use
lock will disable the Antilock cruise control on winding roads or
Brake System (ABS) and in heavy traffic.
illuminate the ABS warning
light. Hill Decent Control (HDC) Cruise control can be dangerous
will also be disabled. on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
The locking front axle will be
disengaged when the vehicle speed cause excessive wheel slip, and
exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph) or the you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.
transfer case is shifted out of 4 n.
ABS will be automatically enabled
If equipped with a manual
and the ABS warning light will turn
transmission, the cruise control will
off when the locking front axle is
remain active when the gears are
disengaged.
shifted. The cruise is deactivated if
the clutch is pressed for several
seconds. If the cruise control is
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being used and the Traction Control * : Press to disengage cruise
(TCS) system or StabiliTrak begins control without erasing the set
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control speed from memory.
will automatically disengage. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Setting Cruise Control
Control 0 240. If a collision alert If 5 is on when not in use, SET− or
occurs when cruise control is
+RES could get pressed and go into
activated, cruise control is
disengaged. See Forward Collision cruise when not desired. Keep 5
Alert (FCA) System 0 251. When off when cruise is not being used.
road conditions allow you to safely
1. Press 5 to turn the cruise
use it again, cruise control can be
system on.
turned back on.
5 : Press to turn the system on or 2. Get up to the desired speed.
If equipped with Hill Descent Control
(HDC), the cruise control will off. A white indicator comes on in 3. Press and release SET−.
disengage if HDC is active. the instrument cluster when cruise
4. Remove foot from the
control is turned on.
If the brakes are applied, the cruise accelerator.
control disengages. +RES : If there is a set speed in
The cruise control indicator on the
memory, press briefly to resume to
instrument cluster turns green after
that speed or press and hold to
cruise control has been set to the
accelerate. If cruise control is
desired speed.
already active, use to increase
See Instrument Cluster (Upevel)
vehicle speed.
0 114 or Instrument Cluster (Base
SET− : Press briefly to set the Level) 0 112.
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
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Resuming a Set Speed The speedometer reading can be Passing Another Vehicle While
If the cruise control is set at a displayed in either English or metric Using Cruise Control
desired speed and then the brakes units. Use the accelerator pedal to
See Driver Information Center (DIC) increase the vehicle speed. When
are applied or * is pressed, the (Base Level) 0 129 or Driver
cruise control is disengaged without you take your foot off the pedal, the
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) vehicle will slow down to the
erasing the set speed from memory. 0 131. The increment value used previous set cruise speed. While
Once the vehicle speed reaches depends on the units displayed. pressing the accelerator pedal or
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, Reducing Speed While Using shortly following the release to
press +RES briefly. The vehicle Cruise Control override cruise control, briefly
returns to the previous set speed. pressing SET– will result in cruise
If the cruise control system is control set to the current vehicle
Increasing Speed While Using already activated:
Cruise Control speed.
. Press and hold SET– until the
If the cruise control system is desired lower speed is reached, Using Cruise Control on Hills
already activated: then release it. How well the cruise control will work
. Press and hold +RES until the . To slow down in small on hills depends on the vehicle
desired speed is reached, then increments, briefly press SET– . speed, load, and the steepness of
release it. For each press, the vehicle goes the hills. When going up steep hills,
about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. you might have to step on the
. To increase vehicle speed in
accelerator pedal to maintain your
small increments, briefly press The speedometer reading can be speed. When going downhill, you
+RES. For each press, the displayed in either English or metric might have to brake or shift to a
vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h units. lower gear to keep your speed
(1 mph) faster. See Driver Information Center (DIC) down. If the brake pedal is applied,
(Base Level) 0 129 or Driver cruise control will disengage.
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 131. The increment value used
depends on the units displayed.
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Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance and the driver shifts the vehicle into
There are four ways to end cruise R (Reverse), the video image
control:
Systems automatically appears on the
infotainment screen. The
. Step lightly on the brake pedal. Rear Vision infotainment screen goes to the
previous screen after approximately
. Press *. Camera (RVC) four seconds once the vehicle is
. Press the clutch pedal for shifted out of R (Reverse).
several seconds or shift the { Warning To see the previous screen sooner,
transmission to N (Neutral). do one of the following:
The camera(s) do not display
. To turn off cruise control, children, pedestrians, bicyclists, . Press a hard key on the
press 5. crossing traffic, animals, or any infotainment system.
other object outside of the . Shift into P (Park).
Erasing Speed Memory
cameras’ field of view, below the
The cruise control set speed is bumper, or under the vehicle. The RVC will not work properly if
erased from memory if 5 is pressed Shown distances may be different the tailgate is down. If the tailgate is
or if the ignition is turned off. from actual distances. Do not down, do not use this system.
drive or park the vehicle using Guidelines
only these camera(s). Always
The RVC system may have a
check behind and around the
guideline overlay that can help the
vehicle before driving. Failure to
driver align the vehicle when
use proper care may result in backing into a parking spot.
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
To turn the guidelines on or off:
The RVC system is designed to 1. Shift into P (Park).
help the driver when backing up by 2. Touch SETTINGS on the Home
displaying a view of the area behind Page of the infotainment
the vehicle. When the ignition is on display.
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3. Select Rear Camera. When the System Does Not
4. Select Guidance Lines, then Seem to Work Properly
select Off or On. The RVC system may not work
Rear Vision Camera Error properly or display a clear image if:
Messages . It is dark.
SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA . The sun or the beam of
SYSTEM : This message can headlamps are shining directly
display on the infotainment screen into the camera lens.
when the system is not working . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else
properly.
builds up on the camera lens.
If any other problem occurs or if a Clean the lens, rinse it with
problem persists, see your dealer. 1. View displayed by the water, and wipe it with a soft
camera. cloth.
Rear Vision Camera Location
. The back of the vehicle is in an
The camera is under the tailgate accident. The position and
handle. mounting angle of the camera
The area displayed by the camera is can change or the camera can
limited. It does not display objects be affected. Be sure to have the
that are close to either corner or camera, its position, and
under the bumper and can vary mounting angle checked at your
depending on vehicle orientation or dealer.
road conditions. Displayed images
may be further or closer than they Forward Collision Alert
appear. 1. View displayed by the
camera. (FCA) System
The following illustrations show the 2. Corner of the rear bumper. If equipped, the FCA system may
field of view that the camera
help to avoid or reduce the harm
provides.
caused by front-end crashes. When
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approaching a vehicle ahead too FCA can be disabled with either the
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing FCA steering wheel control or, { Warning
alert on the windshield, and rapidly if equipped, through vehicle
beeps. FCA also lights an amber personalization. See “Collision/ FCA does not provide a warning
visual alert if following another Detection Systems” under Vehicle to help avoid a crash, unless it
vehicle much too closely. Personalization 0 136. detects a vehicle. FCA may not
detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA
FCA detects vehicles within a Detecting the Vehicle Ahead sensor is blocked by dirt, snow,
distance of approximately 60 m or ice, or if the windshield is
(197 ft) and operates at speeds
damaged. It may also not detect a
above 40 km/h (25 mph).
vehicle on winding or hilly roads,
or in conditions that can limit
{ Warning visibility such as fog, rain,
FCA is a warning system and or snow, or if the headlamps or
does not apply the brakes. When windshield are not cleaned or in
FCA warnings will not occur unless proper condition. Keep the
approaching a slower-moving or the FCA system detects a vehicle
stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, windshield, headlamps, and FCA
ahead. When a vehicle is detected, sensors clean and in good repair.
or when following a vehicle too the vehicle ahead indicator will
closely, FCA may not provide a display green. Vehicles may not be
warning with enough time to help detected on curves, highway exit Collision Alert
avoid a crash. It also may not ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility;
provide any warning at all. FCA or if a vehicle ahead is partially
does not warn of pedestrians, blocked by pedestrians or other
animals, signs, guardrails, objects. FCA will not detect another
bridges, construction barrels, vehicle ahead until it is completely
or other objects. Be ready to take in the driving lane.
action and apply the brakes. See
Defensive Driving 0 199.
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When your vehicle approaches Selecting the Alert Timing Cleaning the System
another detected vehicle too rapidly,
The Collision Alert control is on the If the FCA system does not seem to
the red lights will flash on the
windshield. Also, eight rapid steering wheel. Press [ to set the operate properly, this may correct
FCA timing to Far, Medium, Near, the issue:
high-pitched beeps will sound from
the front. When this Collision Alert or Off. The first button press shows . Clean the outside of the
occurs, the brake system may the current setting on the DIC. windshield in front of the
prepare for driver braking to occur Additional button presses will rearview mirror.
more rapidly which can cause a change this setting. The chosen
. Clean the entire front of the
brief, mild deceleration. Continue to setting will remain until it is changed
and will affect the timing of both the vehicle.
apply the brake pedal as needed.
Cruise control may be disengaged Collision Alert and the Tailgating . Clean the headlamps.
when the Collision Alert occurs. Alert features. The timing of both
alerts will vary based on vehicle Lane Departure
Tailgating Alert speed. The faster the vehicle speed,
the farther away the alert will occur.
Warning (LDW)
Consider traffic and weather If equipped, LDW may help avoid
conditions when selecting the alert crashes due to unintentional lane
timing. The range of selectable alert departures. It may provide an alert if
timing may not be appropriate for all the vehicle is crossing a lane
drivers and driving conditions. marking without using a turn signal
in that direction. LDW uses a
The vehicle ahead indicator will Unnecessary Alerts camera sensor to detect the lane
display amber when you are FCA may provide unnecessary markings at speeds of 56 km/h
following a detected vehicle ahead alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles (35 mph) or greater.
much too closely. in other lanes, objects that are not
vehicles, or shadows. These alerts
are normal operation and the
vehicle does not need service.
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When LDW is on, @ is green if
{ Warning Warning (Continued)
LDW is available to warn of a lane
The LDW system does not steer attention on the road and departure. If the vehicle crosses a
the vehicle. The LDW system maintain proper vehicle position detected lane marking without using
may not: within the lane, or vehicle the turn signal in that direction, @
. Provide enough time to damage, injury, or death could changes to amber and flashes.
occur. Always keep the Additionally, there will be three
avoid a crash.
windshield, headlamps, and beeps on the right or left, depending
. Detect lane markings under camera sensors clean and in on the lane departure direction.
poor weather or visibility good repair. Do not use LDW in
conditions. This can occur if When the System Does Not
bad weather conditions. Seem to Work Properly
the windshield or
headlamps are blocked by The system may not detect lanes as
dirt, snow, or ice; if they are How the System Works well when there are:
not in proper condition; or if
The LDW camera sensor is on the . Close vehicles ahead.
the sun shines directly into
windshield ahead of the rearview
the camera. . Sudden lighting changes, such
mirror.
. Detect road edges. as when driving through tunnels.
To turn LDW on and off, press @ on . Banked roads.
. Detect lanes on winding or the center stack. The control
hilly roads. indicator will light when LDW is on. If the LDW system is not functioning
If LDW only detects lane properly when lane markings are
markings on one side of the road, clearly visible, cleaning the
windshield may help.
it will only warn you when
departing the lane on the side LDW alerts may occur due to tar
where it has detected a lane marks, shadows, cracks in the road,
marking. Always keep your temporary or construction lane
markings, or other road
(Continued)
imperfections. This is normal system
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operation; the vehicle does not need Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline
service. Turn LDW off if these meeting ASTM specification D4814
conditions continue. For diesel engine vehicles, see with a posted octane rating of 87 or
“Fuel for Diesel Engines” in the higher. Do not use gasoline with a
Duramax diesel supplement. posted octane rating of less than 87,
GM recommends the use of TOP as this may cause engine knock and
TIER detergent gasoline to keep the will lower fuel economy.
engine cleaner and reduce engine Prohibited Fuels
deposits. See www.toptiergas.com
for a list of TOP TIER detergent
Caution
gasoline marketers and applicable
countries. Do not use fuels with any of the
following conditions; doing so
may damage the vehicle and void
its warranty:
. For vehicles which are not
FlexFuel, fuel labeled
greater than 15% ethanol by
volume, such as mid-level
ethanol blends (16 – 50%
ethanol), E85, or FlexFuel.
. Fuel with any amount of
methanol, methylal, and
aniline. These fuels can
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or corrode metal fuel system
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with parts or damage plastic and
ethanol levels greater than 15% by rubber parts.
volume. (Continued)
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federal specifications, but emission If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is
Caution (Continued) control system performance may be not available, one bottle of GM Fuel
affected. The malfunction indicator System Treatment Cleaner added to
. Fuel containing metals such lamp could turn on and the vehicle the fuel tank at every engine oil
as methylcyclopentadienyl may not pass a smog-check test. change, can help. GM Fuel System
manganese tricarbonyl See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Treatment Cleaner is the only
(MMT), which can damage (Check Engine Light) 0 120. If this gasoline additive recommended by
the emissions control occurs, return to your authorized General Motors. It is available at
system and spark plugs. dealer for diagnosis. If it is your dealer.
. Fuel with a posted octane determined that the condition is
rating of less than the caused by the type of fuel used, Filling the Tank
recommended fuel. Using repairs may not be covered by the
this fuel will lower fuel vehicle warranty. If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
economy and performance, see “Filling the Tank” in the
Duramax diesel supplement.
and may decrease the life of Fuels in Foreign
the emissions catalyst.
Countries { Warning
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
California Fuel fuel octane ratings in anti-knock Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
Requirements index (AKI). For fuel not to use in a violently and can cause injury or
foreign country, see “Prohibited death.
If the vehicle is certified to meet Fuels” in Fuel 0 255.
California Emissions Standards, it is . To help avoid injuries to you
designed to operate on fuels that and others, read and follow
meet California specifications. See Fuel Additives all the instructions on the
the underhood emission control To keep fuel systems clean, TOP fuel pump island.
label. If this fuel is not available in TIER detergent gasoline is . Turn off the engine when
states adopting California Emissions recommended. See Fuel 0 255. refueling.
Standards, the vehicle will operate
(Continued)
satisfactorily on fuels meeting
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)

. Keep sparks, flames, and . Vehicle performance issues,
smoking materials away including engine stalling and
from fuel. damage to the fuel system.
. Do not leave the fuel pump . Fuel spills.
unattended. . Potential fuel fires.
. Do not use a cell phone
while refueling.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a
. Do not reenter the vehicle few seconds after you have finished
while pumping fuel. pumping before removing the
The hinged fuel door is on the driver nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
. Keep children away from side of the vehicle. To open the fuel
the fuel pump and never let surfaces as soon as possible. See
door, push and release the rearward Exterior Care 0 353.
children pump fuel. center edge of the door.
. Fuel can spray out if the
refueling nozzle is inserted
The vehicle has a capless refueling
system and does not have a fuel
{ Warning
too quickly. This spray can cap. The filling nozzle must be fully If a fire starts while you are
happen if the tank is nearly inserted and latched prior to starting refueling, do not remove the
full, and is more likely in hot fuel flow. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
weather. Insert the refueling
shutting off the pump or by
nozzle slowly and wait for
any hiss noise to stop prior { Warning notifying the station attendant.
to beginning to flow fuel. Leave the area immediately.
Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:
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Filling the Tank with a Portable 3. Remove and clean the funnel
Gas Can adapter and return to the Warning (Continued)
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and storage location.
. Bring the fill nozzle in
must be filled from a portable contact with the inside of
gas can: Filling a Portable Fuel the fill opening before
Container operating the nozzle.
Contact should be
{ Warning maintained until the filling is
complete.
Never fill a portable fuel container . Do not smoke while
while it is in the vehicle. Static pumping fuel.
electricity discharge from the
. Do not use a cellular phone
1. Locate the capless funnel container can ignite the fuel
adapter from inside the vehicle. vapor. You can be badly burned while pumping fuel.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into and the vehicle damaged if this
the capless fuel system. occurs. To help avoid injury to you
and others:
{ Warning . Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.
Attempting to refuel without using
. Do not fill a container while
the funnel adapter may cause fuel
it is inside a vehicle, in a
spillage and damage the capless vehicle's trunk, pickup bed,
fuel system. This could cause a or on any surface other than
fire and you or others could be the ground.
badly burned and the vehicle
(Continued)
could be damaged.
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. Do not tow a trailer during the
Trailer Towing first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent Warning (Continued)
damage to the engine, axle,
General Towing or other parts.
. Do not drive with the
Information liftgate, trunk/hatch,
. Then during the first 800 km or rear-most window open.
Only use towing equipment that has (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not
. Fully open the air outlets on
been designed for the vehicle. drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle. or under the instrument
Contact your dealer or trailering
panel.
dealer for assistance with preparing . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read . Also adjust the climate
Shift the transmission to a lower
the entire section before towing a gear if the transmission shifts control system to a setting
trailer. too often under heavy loads and/ that brings in only outside
or hilly conditions. air. See “Climate Control
For towing a disabled vehicle, see
Systems” in the Index.
Towing the Vehicle 0 348. For . If equipped with 4WD, see
towing the vehicle behind another Four-Wheel Drive 0 231 before For more information about
vehicle such as a motor home, see pulling a trailer. carbon monoxide, see Engine
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 348. Exhaust 0 223.

Driving Characteristics { Warning

Towing a trailer requires a certain
and Towing Tips When towing a trailer, exhaust amount of experience. The
gases may collect at the rear of combination you are driving is
Driving with a Trailer the vehicle and enter if the longer and not as responsive as the
When towing a trailer: liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most vehicle itself. Get acquainted with
. Become familiar with the state window is open. the handling and braking of the rig
before setting out for the open road.
and local laws that apply to When towing a trailer:
trailer towing. Before starting, check all trailer hitch
(Continued)
parts and attachments, safety
chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
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tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has Backing Up If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn
electric brakes, start the out, the arrows on the instrument
Hold the bottom of the steering
combination moving and then apply cluster will still flash for turns. It is
wheel with one hand. To move the
the trailer brake controller by hand important to check occasionally to
trailer to the left, move that hand to
to be sure the brakes work. be sure the trailer bulbs are still
the left. To move the trailer to the
During the trip, check occasionally working.
right, move your hand to the right.
to be sure that the load is secure Always back up slowly and, Driving on Grades
and the lamps and any trailer if possible, have someone
brakes still work. guide you. Reduce speed and shift to a lower
gear before starting down a long or
Following Distance Making Turns steep downgrade. If the
Stay at least twice as far behind the transmission is not shifted down, the
vehicle ahead as you would when Caution brakes might get hot and no longer
driving the vehicle without a trailer. work well.
This can help to avoid heavy Making very sharp turns while Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift
braking and sudden turns. trailering could cause the trailer to the transmission to a lower gear if
come in contact with the vehicle. the transmission shifts too often
Passing The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly
More passing distance is needed Avoid making very sharp turns conditions.
when towing a trailer. The while trailering. The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if
combination will not accelerate as the transmission shifts too often.
quickly and is longer so it is When turning with a trailer, make See Tow/Haul Mode 0 229.
necessary to go much farther wider turns than normal. Do this so
beyond the passed vehicle before When towing at high altitude on
the trailer will not strike soft steep uphill grades, consider the
returning to the lane. shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, following: Engine coolant will boil at
or other objects. Avoid jerky or a lower temperature than at normal
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in altitudes. If the engine is turned off
advance. immediately after towing at high
altitude on steep uphill grades, the
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vehicle may show signs similar to 2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance when Trailer
engine overheating. To avoid this, under the trailer wheels. Towing
let the engine run while parked, 3. When the wheel chocks are in
preferably on level ground, with the The vehicle needs service more
place, release the regular often when pulling a trailer. See
transmission in P (Park) for a few brakes until the chocks absorb
minutes before turning the engine Maintenance Schedule 0 365.
the load. Things that are especially important
off. If the overheat warning comes
on, see Engine Overheating 0 291. 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then in trailer operation are automatic
apply the parking brake and transmission fluid, engine oil, axle
Parking on Hills shift into P (Park). lubricant, belts, cooling system, and
brake system. It is a good idea to
5. Release the brake pedal.
{ Warning inspect these before and during
the trip.
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
Parking the vehicle on a hill with Check periodically to see that all
the trailer attached can be 1. Apply and hold the brake
pedal. hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
dangerous. If something goes
wrong, the rig could start to move. 2. Start the engine. Trailer Towing
People can be injured, and both 3. Shift into a gear.
the vehicle and the trailer can be Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
damaged. When possible, always 4. Release the parking brake. See New Vehicle Break-In 0 216.
park the rig on a flat surface. 5. Let up on the brake pedal.
6. Drive slowly until the trailer is
{ Warning
If parking the rig on a hill: clear of the chocks. The driver can lose control when
1. Press the brake pedal, but do 7. Stop and have someone pick pulling a trailer if the correct
not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn up and store the chocks. equipment is not used or the
the wheels into the curb if vehicle is not driven properly. For
facing downhill or into traffic if example, if the trailer is too heavy
facing uphill. (Continued)
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durability, and fuel economy. optional equipment, passengers,
Warning (Continued) Successful, safe trailering takes and cargo in the tow vehicle must
correct equipment, and it has to be be subtracted from the trailer weight
or the trailer brakes are used properly. rating.
inadequate for the load, the
vehicle may not stop as expected. The following information has many Use the following chart to determine
The driver and passengers could time-tested, important trailering tips how much the vehicle can weigh,
be seriously injured. The vehicle and safety rules. Many of these are based upon the vehicle model and
may also be damaged; the important for your safety and that of options.
your passengers. Read this section
resulting repairs would not be
carefully before pulling a trailer.
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Pull a trailer only if all the steps in Weight of the Trailer
this section have been followed.
Safe trailering requires monitoring
Ask your dealer for advice and the weight, speed, altitude, road
information about towing a trailer grades, outside temperature, the
with the vehicle. dimensions of the front of the trailer,
and how frequently the vehicle is
See Vehicle Load Limits 0 210 for used to pull a trailer. Take into
more information about the vehicle's consideration any special equipment
maximum load capacity. on the vehicle, and the amount of
tongue weight the vehicle can carry.
To identify the trailering capacity of See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue”
the vehicle, read the information in later in this section for more
“Weight of the Trailer” later in this information.
section.
Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) is
Trailering is different than just calculated assuming the tow vehicle
driving the vehicle by itself. has the driver, a front seat
Trailering means changes in passenger, and all required trailering
handling, acceleration, braking, equipment. Weight of additional
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SAE J2807 Compliant
Engine Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)
2.5L L4 4.10 1 587 kg (3,500 lb) 3 856 kg (8,500 lb)
3.6L V6 3.42 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
3.6L V6 (ZR2) 3.42 2 268 kg (5,000 lb) 4 672 kg (10,300 lb)
(a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle
and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be
exceeded.

Ask your dealer for trailering tongue weight the vehicle can carry, In general, trailer tongue weight (1)
information or advice. which will also reduce the trailer should be 10–15% of the loaded
weight the vehicle can tow. trailer weight (2). Some specific
Weight of the Trailer Tongue trailer types, such as boat trailers,
The tongue weight load (1) of any fall outside of this range. Refer to
trailer is very important because it is the trailer owner’s manual for the
also part of the vehicle weight. The recommended trailer tongue weight.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) In all cases, do not exceed the
includes the curb weight of the maximum loads for the vehicle
vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and series and hitch type.
the people who will be riding in the Do not exceed the maximum
vehicle as well as trailer tongue allowable tongue weight for the
weight. Vehicle options, equipment, vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch
passengers, and cargo in the extension that will position the hitch
vehicle reduce the amount of ball closest to the vehicle. This will
help reduce the effect of trailer
tongue weight on the rear axle.
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Trailer rating may be limited by the on the center pillar or see Vehicle Towing Equipment
vehicle's ability to carry tongue Load Limits 0 210. Make sure not to
weight. Tongue weight cannot cause exceed the GVWR limit for the Hitches
the vehicle to exceed the vehicle, or the RGAWR, with the tow The correct hitch equipment helps
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight vehicle and trailer fully loaded for maintain combination control. Many
Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross the trip including the weight of the trailers can be towed with a
Axle Weight Rating). trailer tongue. If using a weight-carrying hitch which simply
After loading the trailer, weigh the weight-distributing hitch, make sure features a coupler latched to the
trailer and then the tongue, not to exceed the RGAWR before hitch ball, or a tow eye latched to a
separately, to see if the weights are applying the weight distribution pintle hook. Other trailers may
proper. If they are not, adjustments spring bars. require a weight-distributing hitch
might be made by moving some Weight of the Trailering that uses spring bars to distribute
items around in the trailer. Combination the trailer tongue weight among the
If a cargo carrier is used in the tow vehicle and trailer axles.
It is important that the combination
trailer hitch receiver, choose a of the tow vehicle and trailer does If a step-bumper hitch will be used,
carrier that positions the load as not exceed any of its weight the bumper could be damaged in
close to the vehicle as possible. ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, sharp turns. Make sure there
Make sure the total weight, Trailer Weight Rating, or Tongue is ample room when turning to avoid
including the carrier, is no more than Weight. The only way to be sure it is contact between the trailer and the
half of the maximum allowable not exceeding any of these ratings bumper.
tongue weight for the vehicle of is to weigh the tow vehicle and A step-bumper hitch is limited to
227 kg (500 lb), whichever is less. trailer combination, fully loaded for 1 587 kg (3,500 lb) total weight.
Total Weight on the Vehicle's the trip, getting individual weights
Consider using sway controls with
Tires for each of these items.
any trailer. Ask a trailering
Be sure the vehicle's tires are professional about sway controls or
inflated to the inflation pressures refer to the trailer manufacturer's
found on the Certification/Tire label recommendations and instructions.
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Weight-Distributing Hitch Safety Chains certain threshold. These
Adjustment requirements vary from state to
Always attach chains between the
state.
A weight-distributing hitch may be vehicle and the trailer. Cross the
useful with some trailers. safety chains under the tongue of Read and follow the instructions for
the trailer to help prevent the tongue the trailer brakes so they are
from contacting the road if it installed, adjusted, and maintained
becomes separated from the hitch. properly.
Instructions about safety chains Do not tap into the vehicle's
may be provided by the hitch hydraulic brake system
manufacturer or by the trailer
manufacturer. Always leave just Trailer Wiring Harness
enough slack so the combination For vehicles not equipped with
can turn. Never allow safety chains heavy-duty trailering, a harness is
to drag on the ground. secured underneath the left side of
Trailer Brakes the vehicle, next to the spare tire.
The harness requires the installation
A loaded trailer that weighs more of a trailer connector, which is
than 900 kg (2,000 lb) must be available through your dealer. The
1. Front of Vehicle equipped with its own brake system, seven-wire harness contains the
2. Body to Ground Distance with brakes working on all axles. following trailer circuits:
When using a weight-distributing Trailer braking equipment
conforming to Canadian Standards . Yellow: Left stop/turn signal
hitch, measure distance (2) before
coupling the trailer to the hitch ball. Association (CSA) requirement . Green: Right stop/turn signal
Measure the height again after the CAN3-D313, or its equivalent, is
. Brown: Taillamps/parking lamps
trailer is coupled and adjust the recommended.
spring bars so the distance (2) is as . Black: Ground
State and local regulations may also
close as possible to halfway require the trailer to have its own . Gray: Back-up lamps
between the two measurements. braking system if loaded above a . Orange: Battery feed
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. Blue: Trailer brake . Black: Ground
To help charge a remote . White/Blue: Brake signal to
(non-vehicle) battery, press the Tow/ controller
Haul Mode button on the center . Blue: Trailer Brake power to
stack. If the trailer is too light for trailer connector
Tow/Haul Mode, turn on the
headlamps to help charge the To remove the left side kick panel, This indicator light on the instrument
battery. start at the front of the panel pulling cluster comes on when the Tow/
toward the rear of the vehicle and lift Haul Mode is on.
Trailer Brake Control Wiring upward to disengage the integral
Harness Tow/Haul is a feature that assists
clips.
when pulling a heavy trailer or a
Tow/Haul Mode large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul
Mode 0 229.
Tow/Haul is designed to be most
effective when the vehicle and
trailer combined weight is at least
75 percent of the vehicle's Gross
Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
See “Weight of the Trailer” under
Trailer Towing 0 261. Tow/Haul is
most useful under the following
driving conditions:
Press this button on the center . When pulling a heavy trailer or a
stack to turn on and off the Tow/
A four-wire harness, without large or heavy load through
Haul Mode.
connector, is secured behind the left rolling terrain.
side kick panel. The harness . When pulling a heavy trailer or a
contains the following circuits: large or heavy load in
. Red/Green: Battery feed stop-and-go traffic.
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. When pulling a heavy trailer or a Integrated Trailer Brake antilock brake or StabiliTrak
large or heavy load in busy Control System systems to activate, power sent to
parking lots where improved low the trailer's brakes will be
speed control of the vehicle is The vehicle may have an Integrated automatically adjusted to minimize
desired. Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system trailer wheel lock-up. This does not
for use with electric trailer brakes or imply that the trailer has StabiliTrak.
Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul most electric over hydraulic trailer
when lightly loaded or with no trailer brakes. If the vehicle’s brake, antilock brake,
at all will not cause damage. or StabiliTrak systems are not
However, there is no benefit to the functioning properly, the ITBC
selection of Tow/Haul when the system may not be fully functional
vehicle is unloaded. Such a or may not function at all. Make sure
selection when unloaded may result all of these systems are fully
in unpleasant engine and operational to ensure full
transmission driving characteristics functionality of the ITBC system.
and reduced fuel economy. Tow/ This symbol is on the Trailer Brake The ITBC system is powered
Haul is recommended only when Control Panel on vehicles with an through the vehicle's electrical
pulling a heavy trailer or a large or ITBC system. The power output to system. Turning the ignition off will
heavy load. the trailer brakes is based on the also turn off the ITBC system. The
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, amount of brake pressure being ITBC system is fully functional only
the Tow/Haul button activates the applied by the vehicle’s brake when the ignition is in ON/RUN.
exhaust brake system system, and on the type of trailer
simultaneously. See “Exhaust
Brake” in the Duramax diesel
brakes detected. This available
power output to the trailer brakes
{ Warning
supplement. can be adjusted to a wide range of Connecting a trailer that has an
trailering situations. air brake system may result in
The ITBC system is integrated with reduced or complete loss of trailer
the vehicle’s brake, antilock brake, braking. There may be an
and StabiliTrak systems. In trailering (Continued)
conditions that cause the vehicle’s
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2. Trailer Gain Adjustment . Press a Trailer Gain button.
Warning (Continued) Buttons If the Trailer Brake Display Page
The ITBC system has a control is not currently displayed, press
increase in stopping distance or a Trailer Gain button to recall the
trailer instability which could panel on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering column. See current Trailer Gain setting.
result in personal injury or Each press and release of the
damage to the vehicle, trailer, Instrument Panel 0 6. The control
panel allows adjustment to the gain buttons will then change the
or other property. Use the ITBC Trailer Gain setting.
system only with electric or amount of output, referred to as
Trailer Gain, available to the trailer . Activate the Manual Trailer
electric over hydraulic trailer
brakes and allows manual Brake Apply Lever.
brakes.
application of the trailer brakes. The TRAILER GAIN: This setting can be
Trailer Brake Control Panel is used adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either
Trailer Brake Control Panel along with the Trailer Brake Display a trailer connected or disconnected.
Page on the Driver Information To adjust the Trailer Gain, press one
Center (DIC) to adjust and display of the Trailer Gain Adjustment
power output to the trailer brakes. buttons. Press and hold a gain
Trailer Brake DIC Display Page button to continuously adjust the
Trailer Gain. To turn the output to
The ITBC system displays
the trailer off, adjust the Trailer Gain
messages in the DIC. setting to 0.0 (zero).
The display page indicates Trailer TRAILER OUTPUT: This displays
Gain setting, power output to the anytime a trailer with electric brakes
trailer brakes, trailer connection, and is connected. Output to the trailer
system operational status. brakes is based on the amount of
To display the Trailer Brake Display vehicle braking present and relative
Page, do any of the following: to the Trailer Gain setting. Output is
1. Manual Trailer Brake Apply . Scroll through the DIC menu displayed from 0 to 100% for each
Lever gain setting.
pages.
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The Trailer Output will indicate “- - - the left will apply only the trailer Use the following to adjust Trailer
- - -” on the Trailer Brake Display brakes. Use this lever to adjust Gain for each towing condition:
Page whenever the following occur: Trailer Gain to properly adjust the 1. Drive the vehicle with the trailer
. No trailer is connected. power output to the trailer brakes. attached on a level road
. A trailer without electric brakes The trailer's and the vehicle's brake surface representative of the
is connected (no DIC message lamps will come on when either towing condition and free of
will display). vehicle brakes or manual trailer traffic at about 32 to 40 km/h
brakes are applied. (20 to 25 mph) and fully apply
. A trailer with electric brakes has the Manual Trailer Brake Apply
become disconnected (a Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure Lever.
CHECK TRAILER WIRING Trailer Gain should be set for a
message will also display on Adjusting Trailer Gain at
specific trailering condition and must speeds lower than 32 to
the DIC). be adjusted anytime vehicle loading, 40 km/h (20 to 25 mph) may
. There is a fault present in the trailer loading, or road surface result in an incorrect gain
wiring to the trailer brakes (a conditions change. setting.
CHECK TRAILER WIRING
message will also display on { Warning 2. Adjust the Trailer Gain, using
the Trailer Gain Adjustment
the DIC).
Trailer brakes that are Buttons, to just below the point
. The ITBC system is not working of trailer wheel lock-up,
over-gained or under-gained may
due to a fault (a SERVICE indicated by trailer wheel
not stop the vehicle and the trailer
TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM squeal or tire smoke when a
as intended and can result in a
message will also display in trailer wheel locks.
the DIC). crash. Always follow the
instructions to set the Trailer Gain Trailer wheel lock-up may not
Manual Trailer Brake Apply for the proper trailer stopping occur if towing a heavily loaded
The Manual Trailer Brake Apply performance. trailer. In this case, adjust the
Lever is used to apply the trailer’s Trailer Gain to the highest
electric brakes independent of the allowable setting for the towing
vehicle’s brakes. Sliding the lever to condition.
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3. Readjust Trailer Gain anytime If the disconnect occurs while 3. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the
vehicle loading, trailer loading, the vehicle is stationary, this ignition back to RUN.
or road surface conditions message will automatically turn 4. If the CHECK TRAILER
change or if trailer wheel off in about 30 seconds. This WIRING message reappears,
lock-up is noticed at any time message will also turn off if it is the electrical fault is on the
while towing. acknowledged or if the trailer vehicle side.
harness is reconnected.
Other ITBC-Related DIC Messages If the CHECK TRAILER
If the disconnect occurs while WIRING message only
In addition to displaying TRAILER the vehicle is moving, this
GAIN and OUTPUT through the reappears when connecting the
message will continue until the trailer wiring harness to the
DIC, trailer connection and ITBC ignition is turned off. This
system status are displayed on vehicle, the electrical fault is on
message will also turn off if it is the trailer side.
the DIC. acknowledged or if the trailer
TRAILER CONNECTED: This harness is reconnected. SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE
message will briefly display when a SYSTEM: This message will display
. There is an electrical fault in the
trailer with electric brakes is first when there is a problem with the
wiring to the trailer brakes. This ITBC system. If this message
connected to the vehicle. This message will continue as long
message will automatically turn off continues over multiple ignition
as there is an electrical fault in cycles, there is a problem with the
in about 10 seconds. This message the trailer wiring. This message
can be acknowledged before it ITBC system. Have the vehicle
will also turn off if it is serviced.
automatically turns off. acknowledged.
CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This If either the CHECK TRAILER
To determine if the electrical fault is WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER
message will display if: on the vehicle side or trailer side of BRAKE SYSTEM message displays
. The ITBC system first the trailer wiring harness while driving, the ITBC system may
determines connection to a connection: not be fully functional or may not
trailer with electric brakes and 1. Disconnect the trailer wiring function at all. When traffic
then the trailer harness becomes harness from the vehicle. conditions allow, carefully pull the
disconnected from the vehicle. vehicle over to the side of the road
2. Turn the ignition off.
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and turn the ignition off. Check the and the trailer has the electric
wiring connection to the trailer and actuated brake system, StabiliTrak Warning (Continued)
turn the ignition back on. If either of may also apply the trailer brakes.
these messages continues, either or improperly inflated or incorrect
If TSC is enabled, the Traction vehicle or trailer tires. See Towing
the vehicle or trailer needs service. Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Equipment 0 264 for trailer ratings
A GM dealer may be able to warning light will flash on the and hitch setup
diagnose and repair problems with instrument cluster. Vehicle speed recommendations.
the trailer. However, any diagnosis must be reduced. If trailer sway
and repair of the trailer is not continues, StabiliTrak can reduce
covered under the vehicle warranty. engine torque to help slow the Adding non-dealer accessories can
Contact your trailer dealer for vehicle. See Traction Control/ affect the vehicle performance. See
assistance with trailer repairs and Electronic Stability Control 0 240. Accessories and Modifications
trailer warranty information. 0 276.
{ Warning Electronic Trailer Sway Control
Trailer Sway Devices
Control (TSC) Even if the vehicle is equipped
with TSC, trailer sway could result Some trailers may come equipped
Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a in loss of control and the vehicle with an electronic device designed
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature. could crash. If excessive trailer to reduce or control trailer sway.
Trailer sway is unintended sway is detected, slow down to a Aftermarket equipment
side-to-side motion of a trailer while safe speed. Check the trailer and manufacturers also offer similar
being towed. If the vehicle is towing vehicle to help correct possible devices that connect to the wiring
a trailer and the TSC detects that between the trailer and the vehicle.
causes. These could include an
sway is increasing, the vehicle These devices may interfere with
improperly or overloaded trailer,
brakes are selectively applied at the vehicle’s trailer brake or other
each wheel, to help reduce unrestrained cargo, improper
systems, including integrated
excessive trailer sway. If the vehicle trailer hitch configuration,
anti-sway systems, if equipped.
is equipped with the Integrated excessive vehicle-trailer speed, Messages related to trailer
Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, (Continued) connections or trailer brakes could
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appear on the Driver Information Conversions and
Center (DIC). The effect that these Warning (Continued)
devices may have on vehicle
. Before driving on the open
Add-Ons
handling or trailer brake
roads, check that the trailer
performance is unknown.
brakes are working properly. Add-On Electrical
Drive the vehicle with the Equipment
{ Warning trailer attached on a level
Use of electronic trailer sway
road surface that is free of
traffic at about 32-40 km/h
{ Warning
control devices could result in (20-25 mph) and fully apply The Data Link Connector (DLC)
reduced trailer brake the manual trailer brake is used for vehicle service
performance, loss of trailer apply lever. Also check that and Emission Inspection/
brakes, or other malfunctions, and the trailer brake lamps and Maintenance testing. See
could cause a crash. You or other lamps are functioning Malfunction Indicator Lamp
others could be injured or killed. correctly. (Check Engine Light) 0 120.
Before using one of these
. If the trailer brakes are not A device connected to the DLC —
devices:
operating properly at any such as an aftermarket fleet or
. Ask the device or trailer time, or if a DIC message driver-behavior tracking device —
manufacturer if the device indicates problems with the may interfere with vehicle
has been thoroughly tested trailer connections or trailer systems. This could affect vehicle
for compatibility with the brakes, carefully pull the operation and cause a crash.
make, model, and year of vehicle over to the side of Such devices may also access
the vehicle as well as the road when traffic information stored in the vehicle’s
optional equipment installed conditions allow. systems.
on the vehicle.
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Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.

Add-on equipment can drain the

vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 0 70 and Adding Equipment
to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 71.
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Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Vehicle Care Battery - North America . . . . . . 295
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
General Information Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Electrical System
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 275 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 298 Electrical System Overload . . . 305
California Proposition Automatic Transmission Shift Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 305
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Lock Control Function Engine Compartment Fuse
California Perchlorate Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Materials Requirements . . . . . 276 Ignition Transmission Lock Instrument Panel Fuse
Accessories and Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Park Brake and P (Park) Wheels and Tires
Vehicle Checks Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 300 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Doing Your Own Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 300 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Windshield Replacement . . . . . 301 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Engine Compartment Headlamp Aiming Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 314
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Tire Terminology and
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 283 Bulb Replacement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Tire Pressure Monitor
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 285 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Sidemarker, and Parking Tire Pressure Monitor
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 286 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 291 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 When It Is Time for New
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
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Different Size Tires and General Information California Proposition
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Uniform Tire Quality For service and parts needs, visit 65 Warning
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 your dealer. You will receive
Wheel Alignment and Tire genuine GM parts and GM-trained { Warning
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 and supported service people.
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 331 Most motor vehicles, including
Genuine GM parts have one of this one, as well as many of its
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 these marks:
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 service parts and fluids, contain
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 and/or emit chemicals known to
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 343 the State of California to cause
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 344 cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine
Jump Starting
exhaust, many parts and
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 systems, many fluids, and some
component wear by-products
Towing the Vehicle contain and/or emit these
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 348 chemicals. For more information
Recreational Vehicle go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 passenger-vehicle.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 See Battery - North America 0 295
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 and Jump Starting - North America
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 0 345 and the back cover.
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California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks
caused by modifying vehicle height
Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be
Certain types of automotive covered by the vehicle warranty. Doing Your Own
applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components
Service Work
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
installation or use of non-GM { Warning
certified parts, including control
may contain perchlorate materials. module or software modifications, is It can be dangerous to work on
Special handling may be necessary. not covered under the terms of the your vehicle if you do not have
For additional information, see vehicle warranty and may affect the proper knowledge, service
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ remaining warranty coverage for manual, tools, or parts. Always
perchlorate. affected parts. follow owner’s manual procedures
and consult the service manual
Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other for your vehicle before doing any
Modifications systems on the vehicle. See your service work.
Adding non-dealer accessories or dealer to accessorize the vehicle
making modifications to the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories If doing some of your own service
can affect vehicle performance and installed by a dealer technician. work, use the proper service
safety, including such things as Also, see Adding Equipment to the manual. It tells you much more
airbags, braking, stability, ride and Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 71. about how to service the vehicle
handling, emissions systems, than this manual can. To order the
aerodynamics, durability, and proper service manual, see Service
electronic systems like antilock Publications Ordering Information
brakes, traction control, and stability 0 391.
control. These accessories or This vehicle has an airbag system.
modifications could even cause Before attempting to do your own
malfunction or damage not covered service work, see Servicing the
by the vehicle warranty. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 70.
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Keep a record with all parts receipts closed by lifting up on the front
and list the mileage and the date of edge of the hood. Repeat the
any service work performed. See process if necessary.
Maintenance Records 0 377.

Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle to
Hood find the secondary hood
release handle. The handle is
To open the hood: under the front edge of the
hood near the center. Push the
handle to the right and at the
same time raise the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be
sure all the filler caps are
properly installed.
1. Pull the hood release lever with
this symbol on it. It is inside the 2. Lower the hood to 20 cm (8 in)
vehicle to the lower left of the above the vehicle and release
steering wheel. it so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is firmly
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Engine Compartment Overview

2.5L L4 Engine
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1. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0 287.
2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 286.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil 0 281.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 287.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil 0 281.
6. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 306.
7. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
See Brake Fluid 0 294 or
Hydraulic Clutch 0 285 (If
Equipped).
8. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 293.
9. Battery - North America 0 295.
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3.6L V6 Engine
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1. Coolant Surge Tank and Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil
Pressure Cap. See Cooling
For diesel engine vehicles, see Check the engine oil level regularly,
System 0 287.
“Engine Oil” in the Duramax diesel every 650 km (400 mi), especially
2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 286. supplement. prior to a long trip. The engine oil
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See dipstick handle is a loop. See
To ensure proper engine Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Oil 0 281. performance and long life, careful 0 278 for the location.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of attention must be paid to engine oil.
View). See Cooling System Following these simple, but
0 287. important steps will help protect { Warning
your investment:
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See The engine oil dipstick handle
Engine Oil 0 281. . Use engine oil approved to the may be hot; it could burn you.
proper specification and of the Use a towel or glove to touch the
6. Engine Compartment Fuse
proper viscosity grade. See dipstick handle.
Block 0 306.
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See in this section.
Brake Fluid 0 294. If a low oil Driver Information Center
. Check the engine oil level (DIC) message displays, check the
8. Windshield Washer Fluid regularly and maintain the oil level.
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid proper oil level. See “Checking
0 293. Engine Oil” and “When to Add Follow these guidelines:
9. Battery - North America 0 295. Engine Oil” in this section. . To get an accurate reading, park
. Change the engine oil at the the vehicle on level ground.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Check the engine oil level after
see the Duramax diesel appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0 283. the engine has been off for at
supplement. least two hours. Checking the
. Always dispose of engine oil engine oil level on steep grades
properly. See “What to Do with or too soon after engine shutoff
Used Oil” in this section. can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
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checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick Caution (Continued)
and check the level.
operating range, i.e., the engine
. If unable to wait two hours, the has so much oil that the oil level
engine must be off for at least gets above the cross-hatched
15 minutes if the engine is area that shows the proper
warm, or at least 30 minutes if 3.6L V6 Engine operating range, the engine could
the engine is not warm. Pull out If the oil is below the cross-hatched be damaged. You should drain
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean area at the tip of the dipstick and out the excess oil or limit driving
paper towel or cloth, then push it the engine has been off for at least of the vehicle and seek a service
back in all the way. Remove it 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
again, keeping the tip down, and professional to remove the
recommended oil and then recheck excess amount of oil.
check the level. the level. See “Selecting the Right
When to Add Engine Oil Engine Oil” later in this section for
an explanation of what kind of oil to See Engine Compartment Overview
use. For engine oil crankcase 0 278 for the location of the engine
capacity, see Capacities and oil fill cap.
Specifications 0 379. Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
Caution range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
2.5L L4 Engine Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the Selecting the Right Engine Oil
acceptable operating range Selecting the right engine oil
shown on the dipstick are harmful depends on both the proper oil
to the engine. If you find that you specification and viscosity grade.
have an oil level above the See Recommended Fluids and
(Continued) Lubricants 0 374.
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Specification Cold Temperature Operation: In an What to Do with Used Oil
Ask for and use engine oils that area of extreme cold, where the
Used engine oil contains certain
meet the dexos1 specification. temperature falls below −29 °C
elements that can be unhealthy for
Engine oils that have been (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be
your skin and could even cause
approved by GM as meeting the used for the 3.6L V6 engine and
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
dexos1 specification are marked SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine
your skin for very long. Clean your
with the dexos1 approved logo. See oil may be used for the 2.5L L4
skin and nails with soap and water,
www.gmdexos.com. engine. An oil of this viscosity grade
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
will provide easier cold starting for
properly dispose of clothing or rags
the engine at extremely low
containing used engine oil. See the
temperatures. When selecting an oil
manufacturer's warnings about the
of the appropriate viscosity grade, it
use and disposal of oil products.
is recommended to select an oil of
the correct specification. See Used oil can be a threat to the
“Specification” earlier in this section. environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never
Caution Oil Flushes dispose of oil by putting it in the
Do not add anything to the oil. The trash or pouring it on the ground,
Failure to use the recommended
recommended oils meeting the into sewers, or into streams or
engine oil or equivalent can result bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
in engine damage not covered by dexos1 specification are all that is
needed for good performance and it to a place that collects used oil.
the vehicle warranty.
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
Engine Oil Life System
Viscosity Grade
recommended and could cause When to Change Engine Oil
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine damage not covered by the
engine oil for the 3.6L V6 engine. vehicle warranty. This vehicle has a computer system
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade that indicates when to change the
engine oil for the 2.5L L4 engine. engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
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include engine revolutions, engine the oil regularly over the course of 2. Press and hold V on the DIC,
temperature, and miles driven. an oil drain interval and keep it at or SET/CLR on the turn signal
Based on driving conditions, the the proper level. lever if the vehicle does not
mileage at which an oil change is If the system is ever reset have DIC buttons, for several
indicated can vary considerably. For accidentally, the oil must be seconds. The oil life will
the oil life system to work properly, changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) change to 100%.
the system must be reset every time since the last oil change.
the oil is changed. The oil life system can also be reset
Remember to reset the oil life as follows:
On some vehicles, when the system system whenever the oil is changed.
has calculated that oil life has been 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
diminished, a CHANGE ENGINE How to Reset the Engine Oil on the DIC.
OIL SOON message comes on to Life System See Driver Information Center
indicate that an oil change is (DIC) (Base Level) 0 129 or
Reset the system whenever the
necessary. Change the oil as soon Driver Information Center (DIC)
engine oil is changed so that the
as possible within the next 1 000 km (Uplevel) 0 131.
system can calculate the next
(600 mi). It is possible that, if driving engine oil change. Always reset the 2. Fully press the accelerator
under the best conditions, the oil life engine oil life to 100% after every oil pedal slowly three times within
system might indicate that an oil change. It will not reset itself. To five seconds.
change is not necessary for up to a reset the engine oil life system:
year. The engine oil and filter must If the display shows 100%, the
be changed at least once a year 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING system is reset.
and, at this time, the system must on the DIC. If the vehicle has a CHANGE
be reset. For vehicles without the See Driver Information Center ENGINE OIL SOON message and it
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON (DIC) (Base Level) 0 129 or comes back on when the vehicle is
message, an oil change is needed Driver Information Center (DIC) started and/or the OIL LIFE
when the OIL LIFE REMAINING (Uplevel) 0 131. If the vehicle REMAINING is near 0%, the engine
percentage is near 0%. Your dealer does not have DIC buttons, the oil life system has not been reset.
has trained service people who will vehicle must be in P (Park) to Repeat the procedure.
perform this work and reset the access this display.
system. It is also important to check
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Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission When to Check and What
Fluid Fluid to Use

How to Check Automatic How to Check Manual

Transmission Fluid Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the It is not necessary to check the
transmission fluid level. manual transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your occurs, take the vehicle to your The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid
dealer and have it repaired as soon dealer and have it repaired as soon reservoir cap has this symbol on it.
as possible. as possible. See Recommended The common brake/clutch fluid
Fluids and Lubricants 0 374 for the reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake
There is a special procedure for fluid as indicated on the reservoir
checking and changing the proper fluid to use.
cap. See Engine Compartment
transmission fluid. Because this Overview 0 278 for reservoir
procedure is difficult, this should be Hydraulic Clutch
location.
done at your dealer. Contact your For vehicles with a manual
dealer for additional information or transmission, it is not necessary to How to Check and Add Fluid
the procedure can be found in the regularly check brake/clutch fluid Visually check the brake/clutch fluid
service manual. To purchase a unless there is a leak suspected. reservoir to make sure the fluid level
service manual, see Service Adding fluid will not correct a leak. is at the MIN (minimum) line on the
Publications Ordering Information A fluid loss in this system could front of the reservoir. The brake/
0 391. indicate a problem. Have the hydraulic clutch fluid system should
Change the fluid and filter at the system inspected and repaired. be closed and sealed.
intervals listed in Maintenance
Schedule 0 365, and be sure to use
the fluid listed in Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0 374.
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Do not remove the cap to check the debris. Remove the engine air 3. Air Duct Clamp
fluid level or to top-off the fluid level. cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake To inspect or replace the engine air
Remove the cap only when the engine air cleaner/filter (away cleaner/filter:
necessary to add the proper fluid from the vehicle), to release loose
until the level reaches the MIN line. dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air 1. Remove the screws (1) on top
cleaner/filter for damage, and of the engine air cleaner/filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter replace if damaged. Do not clean housing.
the engine air cleaner/filter or 2. Disconnect the electrical
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the components with water or
engine compartment on the connector (2).
compressed air.
passenger side of the vehicle. See 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by
Engine Compartment Overview To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ loosening the air duct
0 278. filter: clamp (3).
When to Inspect the Engine Air 4. Lift the filter cover housing
Cleaner/Filter away from the engine air
cleaner/filter housing.
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/ 5. Pull out the filter.
filter, see Maintenance Schedule 6. Inspect or replace the engine
0 365. air cleaner/filter.
How to Inspect the Engine Air 7. Reverse Steps 2–5 to reinstall
Cleaner/Filter the filter cover housing.
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before 2.5L L4 Gas Engine Shown, 2.8L
removing the engine air cleaner/ L4 Diesel Engine Similar
filter, make sure that the engine air
cleaner/filter housing and nearby 1. Screws
components are free of dirt and 2. Electrical Connector
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4. Lift the filter cover housing
away from the engine air Caution
cleaner/filter housing.
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
5. Pull out the filter. can easily get into the engine,
6. Inspect or replace the engine which could damage it. Always
air cleaner/filter. have the air cleaner/filter in place
when driving.
7. Reverse Steps 2–5 to reinstall
the filter cover housing.
Cooling System
{ Warning The cooling system allows the
3.6L V6 Engine Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct
cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature.
1. Screws others to be burned. The air
2. Electrical Connector cleaner not only cleans the air; it
3. Air Duct Clamp helps to stop flames if the engine
To inspect or replace the engine air backfires. Use caution when
cleaner/filter: working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
1. Remove the screws (1) on top
of the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector (2).
3. Disconnect the outlet duct by
loosening the air duct
clamp (3).
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{ Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts.
They can be very hot and can
burn you. Do not run the engine if
there is a leak; all coolant could
leak out. That could cause an
engine fire and can burn you. Fix
any leak before driving the
vehicle.
2.5L L4 Gas Engine Shown, 2.8L 3.6L V6 Engine
L4 Diesel Engine Similar Engine Coolant
1. Coolant Surge Tank and
1. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap The cooling system in the vehicle is
Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out filled with DEX-COOL engine
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) coolant mixture.
of View) See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 374 and Maintenance
{ Warning Schedule 0 365.
An underhood electric fan can The following explains the cooling
start up even when the engine is system and how to check and add
not running and can cause injury. coolant when it is low. If there is a
Keep hands, clothing, and tools problem with engine overheating,
away from any underhood see Engine Overheating 0 291.
electric fan.
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What to Use . Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant
temperature.
The vehicle must be on a level
{ Warning surface when checking the coolant
Caution level.
Plain water, or other liquids such
as alcohol, can boil before the Do not use anything other than a
proper coolant mixture will. With mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
plain water or the wrong mixture, meets GM Standard
the engine could get too hot but GMW3420 and clean, drinkable
there would not be an overheat water. Anything else can cause
warning. The engine could catch damage to the engine cooling
fire and you or others could be system and the vehicle, which
burned. would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL Never dispose of engine coolant by
coolant. This mixture: putting it in the trash, or by pouring
. Gives freezing protection down it on the ground, or into sewers, Check to see if coolant is visible in
streams or, bodies of water. Have the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
to −37 °C (−34 °F) outside
the coolant changed by an inside the coolant surge tank is
temperature.
authorized service center, familiar boiling, do not do anything else until
. Gives boiling protection up to with legal requirements regarding it cools down.
129 °C (265 °F) engine used coolant disposal. This will help
temperature. protect the environment and your If coolant is visible but the coolant
health. level is not at or above the mark
. Protects against rust and pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of
corrosion. clean, drinkable water and
. Will not damage aluminum parts. DEX-COOL coolant.
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Be sure the cooling system is cool
before this is done. { Warning
If no coolant is visible in the coolant Steam and scalding liquids from a
surge tank, add coolant as follows: hot cooling system are under
How to Add Coolant to the pressure. Turning the pressure
Coolant Surge Tank cap, even a little, can cause them
1. Turn the pressure cap slowly
to come out at high speed and
counterclockwise. If a hiss is
you could be burned. Never turn
{ Warning the cap when the cooling system,
heard, wait for that to stop.
A hiss means there is still
Spilling coolant on hot engine including the pressure cap, is hot. some pressure left.
parts can burn you. Coolant Wait for the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool. 2. Keep turning the cap and
contains ethylene glycol and it will remove it.
burn if the engine parts are hot
enough.
Caution
Failure to follow the specific
{ Warning coolant fill procedure could cause
Plain water, or other liquids such the engine to overheat and could
as alcohol, can boil before the cause system damage. If coolant
proper coolant mixture will. With is not visible in the surge tank,
plain water or the wrong mixture, contact your dealer.
the engine could get too hot but
there would not be an overheat The coolant surge tank pressure
warning. The engine could catch cap can be removed when the
fire and you or others could be cooling system, including the surge
burned. tank pressure cap and upper
radiator hose, is no longer hot.
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3. Fill the coolant surge tank with If the decision is made not to lift the
the proper mixture to the mark Caution hood when this warning appears,
pointed to on the front of the get service help right away. See
coolant surge tank. If the pressure cap is not tightly Roadside Assistance Program
installed, coolant loss and engine 0 386.
4. With the coolant surge tank damage may occur. Be sure the
cap off, start the engine and let cap is properly and tightly If the decision is made to lift the
it run until the upper radiator secured. hood, make sure the vehicle is
hose starts getting hot. Watch parked on a level surface.
out for the engine cooling fan. Then check to see if the engine
By this time, the coolant level Engine Overheating cooling fan is running. If the engine
inside the coolant surge tank is overheating, the fan should be
may be lower. If the level is The vehicle has an engine coolant
temperature gauge on the running. If it is not, do not continue
lower, add more of the proper to run the engine and have the
mixture to the coolant surge instrument cluster to warn of engine
overheating. See Engine Coolant vehicle serviced.
tank until the level reaches the
mark pointed to on the front of Temperature Gauge 0 117. If Steam Is Coming from the
the coolant surge tank. Engine Compartment
Caution
5. Replace the cap tightly.
6. Verify coolant level after the Do not run the engine if there is a { Warning
engine is shut off and the leak in the engine cooling system.
Steam and scalding liquids from a
coolant is cold. If necessary, This can cause a loss of all
hot cooling system are under
repeat coolant fill procedure coolant and can damage the
pressure. Turning the pressure
Steps 1–6. system and vehicle. Have any
cap, even a little, can cause them
leaks fixed right away.
to come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never turn
the cap when the cooling system,
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3. When it is safe to do so, pull off In most everyday driving conditions,
Warning (Continued) the road, shift to P (Park) or the fan is spinning slower and the
N (Neutral), and let the clutch is not fully engaged. This
including the pressure cap, is hot. engine idle. improves fuel economy and reduces
Wait for the cooling system and fan noise. Under heavy vehicle
pressure cap to cool. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge is no longer in the overheat loading, trailer towing, and/or high
zone, the vehicle can be driven. outside temperatures, the fan speed
If No Steam Is Coming from Continue to drive the vehicle slowly increases as the clutch more fully
the Engine Compartment for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe engages, so an increase in fan
distance from the vehicle in front. noise may be heard. This is normal
If an engine overheat warning is and should not be mistaken as the
displayed but no steam can be seen If the warning does not come back
on, continue to drive normally and transmission slipping or making
or heard, the problem may not be extra shifts. It is merely the cooling
too serious. Sometimes the engine have the cooling system checked
for proper fill and function. system functioning properly. The fan
can get a little too hot when the will slow down when additional
vehicle: If the warning continues, pull over, cooling is not required and the
. Climbs a long hill on a hot day. stop, and park the vehicle clutch disengages.
right away.
. Stops after high-speed driving. This fan noise may also be heard
If there is no sign of steam, idle the when starting the engine. It will go
. Idles for long periods in traffic. engine for three minutes while away as the fan clutch partially
If the overheat warning is displayed parked. If the warning is still disengages.
with no sign of steam: displayed, turn off the engine until it
cools down. If the vehicle has electric cooling
1. Turn the air conditioning off. fan(s), the fans may be heard
spinning at low speed during most
2. Turn the heater on to the Engine Fan everyday driving. The fans may turn
highest temperature and to the
If the vehicle has a clutched engine off if no cooling is required. Under
highest fan speed. Open the
cooling fan, when the clutch is heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing,
windows as necessary.
engaged, the fan spins faster to high outside temperatures,
provide more air to cool the engine. or operation of the air conditioning
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system, the fans may change to Adding Washer Fluid
high speed and an increase in fan Caution (Continued)
noise may be heard. This is normal
. Do not mix water with
and indicates that the cooling
system is functioning properly. The ready-to-use washer fluid.
fans will change to low speed when Water can cause the
additional cooling is no longer solution to freeze and
required. damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
The electric engine cooling fans Open the cap with the washer washer system.
may run after the engine has been symbol on it. Add washer fluid until . When using concentrated
turned. off. This is normal and no the tank is full. See Engine
service is required. washer fluid, follow the
Compartment Overview 0 278 for
manufacturer instructions for
reservoir location.
adding water.
Washer Fluid
Caution . Fill the washer fluid tank
What to Use only three-quarters full when
When windshield washer fluid needs . Do not use washer fluid that it is very cold. This allows
to be added, be sure to read the contains any type of water for fluid expansion if
manufacturer's instructions before repellent coating. This can freezing occurs, which could
use. Use a fluid that has sufficient cause the wiper blades to damage the tank if it is
protection against freezing in an chatter or skip. completely full.
area where the temperature may fall . Do not use engine coolant
below freezing. (antifreeze) in the Brakes
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield Disc brake pads have built-in wear
washer system and paint. indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
(Continued) are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be
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heard all the time the vehicle is inspect brake pads for wear and Brake Fluid
moving, except when applying the evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
brake pedal firmly. proper sequence to torque
specifications in Capacities and
{ Warning Specifications 0 379.
Brake linings should always be
The brake wear warning sound replaced as complete axle sets.
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to Brake Pedal Travel
The brake/clutch master cylinder
a crash. When the brake wear See your dealer if the brake pedal reservoir is filled with GM approved
warning sound is heard, have the does not return to normal height, DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on
vehicle serviced. or if there is a rapid increase in the reservoir cap. See Engine
pedal travel. This could be a sign Compartment Overview 0 278 for
that brake service may be required. the location of the reservoir.
Caution Replacing Brake System Parts Checking Brake Fluid
Continuing to drive with worn-out Always replace brake system parts Place the vehicle in P (Park) or
brake pads could result in costly with new, approved replacement Neutral with the parking brake
brake repair. parts. If this is not done, the brakes applied if equipped with a manual
may not work properly. The braking transmission. On a level surface,
performance expected can change the brake fluid level should be
Some driving conditions or climates in many other ways if the wrong between the minimum and
can cause a brake squeal when the replacement brake parts are maximum marks on the brake fluid
brakes are first applied or lightly installed or parts are improperly reservoir.
applied. This does not mean installed.
something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are
necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
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There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may { Warning { Warning
go down:
If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake
. Normal brake lining wear. When can spill on the engine and burn, fluid could result in damage to the
new linings are installed, the if the engine is hot enough. You brake system. This could result in
fluid level goes back up. or others could be burned, and the loss of braking leading to a
. A fluid leak in the brake/clutch the vehicle could be damaged. possible injury. Always use the
hydraulic system. Have the Add brake fluid only when work is proper GM approved brake fluid.
brake/clutch hydraulic system done on the brake/clutch
fixed. With a leak, the brakes will hydraulic system.
not work well.
Caution
Always clean the brake fluid When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a
reservoir cap and the area around low level, the brake warning light If brake fluid is spilled on the
the cap before removing it. comes on. See Brake System vehicle's painted surfaces, the
Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Warning Light 0 122. paint finish can be damaged.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Brake fluid absorbs water over time Immediately wash off any painted
If fluid is added when the linings are which degrades the effectiveness of surface.
worn, there will be too much fluid the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
when new brake linings are at the specified intervals to prevent
installed. Add or remove fluid, as increased stopping distance. See
Battery - North America
necessary, only when work is done Maintenance Schedule 0 365. For diesel engine vehicles, see
on the brake/clutch hydraulic “Battery” in the Duramax diesel
system. What to Add
supplement.
Use only GM approved DOT 3
The original equipment battery is
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
maintenance free. Do not remove
container. See Recommended
the cap and do not add fluid.
Fluids and Lubricants 0 374.
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Refer to the replacement number Vehicle Storage How to Check Lubricant
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview
{ Warning
0 278 for battery location. Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
{ Warning You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
WARNING: Battery posts, North America 0 345 for tips on
terminals, and related working around a battery without
accessories contain lead and lead getting hurt.
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the Automatic Transfer Case
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to battery to keep the battery from
running down. 1. Drain Plug
the State of California to cause 2. Fill Plug
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER Extended Storage: Remove the
HANDLING. For more information black, negative (−) cable from the
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ battery or use a battery trickle
passenger-vehicle. charger.

Four-Wheel Drive
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 275 and the back Transfer Case
cover.
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule
0 365 to determine when to check
the lubricant.
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When to Change Lubricant How to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule
0 365 to determine how often to
change the lubricant.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 374 to determine what
kind of lubricant to use.

Front Axle
Electronic Transfer Case When to Check and Change
Lubricant
Front Axle for 2.5L Shown, Front
1. Drain Plug It is not necessary to regularly Axle for 3.6L Similar
2. Fill Plug check front axle fluid unless a leak
To get an accurate reading, the is suspected, or an unusual noise is 1. Drain Plug
vehicle should be on a level heard. A fluid loss could indicate a 2. Fill Plug
surface. problem. Have it inspected and
repaired. To get an accurate reading, the
If the level is below the bottom of vehicle should be on a level
the fill plug (2) hole, located on the surface.
transfer case, some lubricant will If the level is below the bottom of
need to be added. Add enough the fill plug (2) hole, located on the
lubricant to raise the level to the front axle, some lubricant will need
bottom of the fill plug (2) hole. Use to be added. Add enough lubricant
care not to overtighten the plug. to raise the level to the bottom of
the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to
overtighten the plug.
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What to Use Therefore, a reading taken To get an accurate reading, the
Refer to Recommended Fluids and five minutes after the vehicle has vehicle should be on a level
Lubricants 0 374 to determine what been driven will appear to have a surface.
kind of lubricant to use. lower fluid level than a vehicle that If the level is below the bottom of
has been stationary for an hour or the fill plug (2) hole, located on the
two. The rear axle assembly must
Rear Axle be supported on a flat, level surface
rear axle, some lubricant will need
to be added. Add enough lubricant
When to Check and Change to get a true reading. to raise the level to the bottom of
Lubricant How to Check Lubricant the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to
It is not necessary to regularly overtighten the plug.
check rear axle fluid unless a leak is What to Use
suspected, or an unusual noise is
heard. A fluid loss could indicate a Refer to Recommended Fluids and
problem. Have it inspected and Lubricants 0 374 to determine what
repaired. kind of lubricant to use.
All axle assemblies are filled by
volume of fluid during production.
Starter Switch Check
They are not filled to reach a certain
level. When checking the fluid level { Warning
on any axle, variations in the
readings can be caused by factory When you are doing this
fill differences between the minimum inspection, the vehicle could
Rear Axle for 2.5L Shown, Rear
and the maximum fluid volume. move suddenly. If the vehicle
Axle for 3.6L Similar
Also, if a vehicle has just been moves, you or others could be
driven before checking the fluid 1. Drain Plug injured.
level, it may appear lower than 2. Fill Plug
normal because fluid has traveled 1. Before starting this check, be
out along the axle tubes and has sure there is enough room
not drained back to the sump area. around the vehicle.
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2. Apply both the parking brake Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever
and the regular brake. moves out of P (Park), contact
Shift Lock Control your dealer for service.
Do not use the accelerator Function Check
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it Ignition Transmission
starts. { Warning Lock Check
3. For automatic transmission When you are doing this While parked, and with the parking
vehicles, try to start the engine inspection, the vehicle could brake set, try to turn the ignition off
in each gear. The vehicle move suddenly. If the vehicle in each shift lever position.
should start only in P (Park) or moves, you or others could be . For automatic transmission
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts injured. vehicles, the ignition should turn
in any other position, contact
to off only when the shift lever is
your dealer for service.
1. Before starting this check, be in P (Park).
For manual transmission
sure there is enough room . For manual transmission
vehicles, put the shift lever in
around the vehicle. It should be vehicles, the ignition should turn
Neutral, push the clutch pedal
parked on a level surface. off only when you press the key
down halfway, and try to start
2. Apply the parking brake. Be release button.
the engine. The vehicle should
start only when the clutch ready to apply the regular On all vehicles, the ignition key
pedal is pushed down all the brake immediately if the vehicle should come out only when the
way to the floor. If the vehicle begins to move. ignition is off.
starts when the clutch pedal is 3. With the engine off, turn the Contact your dealer if service is
not pushed all the way down, ignition on, but do not start the required.
contact your dealer for service. engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
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Park Brake and P (Park) . To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability: Caution (Continued)
Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
{ Warning parking brake followed by the the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
regular brake.
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move. Contact your dealer if service is
required. To replace the windshield wiper
You or others could be injured blade:
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Pull the windshield wiper
of the vehicle in case it begins to Windshield wiper blades should be assembly away from the
roll. Be ready to apply the regular inspected for wear or cracking. windshield.
brake at once should the vehicle Replacement blades come in
begin to move. different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the windshield wiper blade length and
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping type, see Maintenance
your foot on the regular brake, set Replacement Parts 0 375.
the parking brake.
. To check the parking brake's Caution
holding ability: With the engine
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot the windshield when no wiper
pressure from the regular brake blade is installed could damage
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is the windshield. Any damage that
2. Press the release lever in the
held by the parking brake only. occurs would not be covered by
middle of the wiper blade
(Continued) where the wiper blade
attaches.
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3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper
{ Warning
blade replacement. If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
Windshield Replacement you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
Driver Assistance Systems
dealer for service immediately.
If the windshield needs to be Visually inspect the gas struts for
replaced and the vehicle is signs of wear, cracks, or other
equipped with a front camera sensor damage periodically. Check to
for the Driver Assistance Systems, a make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
GM replacement windshield is is held open with enough force.
recommended. The replacement Hood
If struts are failing to hold the
windshield must be installed hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
according to GM specifications for
operate. Have the vehicle
proper alignment. If it is not, these
serviced.
systems may not work properly, they
may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for
proper windshield replacement. Caution
Gas Strut(s) Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in not push down or pull on gas
lifting and holding open the hood/ struts. This may cause damage to
trunk/liftgate system in full open the vehicle. Trunk
position.
See Maintenance Schedule 0 365.
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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement
Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement
should need no further adjustment. bulbs, or any bulb changing
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, procedure not listed in this section,
the headlamp aim may be affected. contact your dealer.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer. Halogen Bulbs

{ Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
Liftgate gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
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Headlamps, Front Turn 2. Remove the headlamp bulb
cover by turning it
Signal, Sidemarker, and counterclockwise.
Parking Lamps 3. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly
and pull it straight out.
4. Unplug the electrical connector
from the old bulb by releasing
the clip on the bulb socket.
Turn Signal/Sidemarker/
Parking Lamp 2. Remove the two rear lamp
assembly screws.
1. Open the hood.
3. Pull the rear lamp assembly
2. Turn the bulb socket
outboard away from the box
Driver Side counterclockwise to remove it
side until the retainers release.
from the headlamp assembly
There will be a noise when the
1. Low-Beam Headlamp and pull it straight out.
retainers release.
2. High-Beam Headlamp 3. Remove the bulb by pulling it
3. Front Turn Signal/ straight out of the bulb socket.
Sidemarker/Parking Lamp
See your dealer for passenger side Taillamps, Turn Signal,
replacement. Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Headlamp Lamps
1. Open the hood. 1. Open the tailgate.
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Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp

4. Pull the rear lamp assembly 9. Verify the retainer ring is in the
straight back to remove it from proper position. If the retainer
the vehicle. ring is out of position, it will not
5. Turn the bulb socket engage. Reset the retainer by
counterclockwise. pulling it forward with a tool.
10. Push the rear lamp assembly 1. Cargo Lamp Bulbs
6. Pull the bulb straight out from
the socket. straight in until it is seated 2. Center High-Mounted
against the vehicle. Stoplamp (CHMSL) Bulb
7. Replace the bulb, then insert
the bulb socket into the rear 11. Make sure the rear lamp
lamp assembly and turn assembly is flush with the
clockwise. box side.
12. Reinstall the two rear lamp
assembly screws.
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To replace one of these bulbs: Electrical System Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
Electrical System heavy snow or ice, the windshield
Overload wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
The vehicle has fuses to protect
Although the circuit is protected
against an electrical system
from electrical overload, overload
overload. Fuses also protect power
due to heavy snow or ice may
devices in the vehicle.
cause wiper linkage damage.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one Always clear ice and heavy snow
of the identical size and rating. from the windshield before using the
If there is a problem on the road and windshield wipers.
a fuse needs to be replaced, there If the overload is caused by an
1. Remove the two screws and lift is a fuse puller in the Engine electrical problem and not snow or
off the lamp assembly. Compartment Fuse Block. Replace ice, be sure to get it fixed.
the fuse as soon as possible with
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull it
one of the same amperage rating. Fuses and Circuit
straight out. Headlamp Wiring Breakers
3. Pull the bulb straight out from An electrical overload may cause The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
the socket. the lamps to go on and off, or in protected from short circuits by a
some cases to remain off. Have the combination of fuses and circuit
headlamp wiring checked right away breakers. This greatly reduces the
if the lamps go on and off or chance of damage caused by
remain off. electrical problems.
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Engine Compartment
{ Danger Fuse Block
Caution
Fuses and circuit breakers are If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Spilling liquid on any electrical
marked with their ampere rating. see the Duramax diesel component on the vehicle may
Do not exceed the supplement. damage it. Always keep the
specified amperage rating when covers on any electrical
replacing fuses and circuit The engine compartment fuse block component.
breakers. Use of an oversized is in the engine compartment, on
fuse or circuit breaker can result the driver side of the vehicle.
A fuse puller is available inside this
in a vehicle fire. You and others fuse block.
could be seriously injured or
killed.

To check a fuse, look at the

silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to 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 Lift the cover to access the fuse
out. Replace the fuse as soon as block.
possible.
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The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. F11 Miscellaneous 1/ F27 Trailer brake
Ignition control module (if
Fuses Usage
F12 Starter equipped)/Trailer
F1 Traction control wiring
module power F13 Traction control
module F28 Rear window
F2 Engine control defogger
module power F14 –
F29 –
F3 Air conditioning F15 –
F30 Driver heated seat
clutch F16 –
F31 –
F4 – F17 Front axle actuator
F32 Passenger
F5 Engine control F18 – heated seat
module/Integrated
chassis control F19 – F33 Body control
module/Fuel pump F20 – module 3
power module F34 Fuel pump power
F21 Front blower
F6 Wipers module
F22 Antilock brake
F7 Cargo lamp/Bed system valves F35 Integrated chassis
lighting (if control module (if
equipped) F23 – equipped)
F8 Fuel injectors–even F24 Trailer F36 Center
F25 Transfer case high-mounted
F9 Fuel injectors–odd
electronic control stoplamp
F10 Engine control
F26 Antilock brake F37 Right high-beam
module 1
system pump headlamp
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
F38 Left high-beam F50 Trailer parking F66 Right trailer
headlamp lamps stoplamp/Turn
F39 Rear differential F51 Horn signal lamps
lock F52 – F67 Electric power
actuators (ZR2 steering
only) F53 –
F68 –
F40 Front differential F54 –
F69 Battery regulated
lock F55 – voltage control
actuators (ZR2
only) F56 Washer pump F70 –
F41 – F57 – F71 –
F42 – F58 – F72 –
F43 – F59 – F73 –
F44 Vacuum pump F60 Mirrors defogger F74 Generator
F45 – F61 – F75 –
F46 Engine control F62 Canister vent
module 2 solenoid Relays Usage
F47 Miscellaneous 2/ F63 – K1 Air conditioning
Ignition F64 Trailer clutch
F48 Fog lamps (if reverse lamp K2 Starter
equipped) F65 Left trailer K3 –
F49 – stoplamp/Turn K4 Wipers speed
signal lamps
K5 Wipers control
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Relays Usage Relays Usage
K6 Cargo lamp/Bed K17 Rear window/Mirror
lighting (if defogger
equipped)
K7 Powertrain Instrument Panel Fuse
K8 – Block
K9 Front differential
lock
actuators (ZR2
only)
K10 Rear differential
lock
actuators (ZR2
only)
K11 Center
high-mounted
stoplamp
K12 Vacuum pump
The instrument panel fuse block is
K13 – behind the passenger side cowl side
K14 Trailer parking trim panel. Remove the plastic nut
lamps at the front of the cover, then pull
the cover away from the trim panel
K15 Run/Crank to access the fuse block.
K16 –
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Fuses Usage
F3 –
F4 Steering wheel
controls
F5 Body control module 2
F6 –
F7 –
F8 Mirror window module
F9 Instrument cluster
F10 –
F11 Body control module 8
F12 –
F13 OnStar/HVAC
F14 Radio/HMI
F15 Body control module 6
F16 Communication
gateway module
F17 Body control module 4
F18 Airbag
The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage
with all of the fuses, relays, and F19 –
features shown. F1 Body control module 1 F20 Amplifier (if equipped)
F2 –
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Wheels and Tires
F21 – F36 Discrete logic ignition
F22 – sensor Tires
F23 Data link F37 – Every new GM vehicle has
connector/USB F38 – high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
F24 HVAC ignition F39 Auxiliary power
the warranty manual for
F25 Body control module 7 outlet 2
information regarding the tire
F26 – F40 Auxiliary power outlet warranty and where to get
F41 Auxiliary power service. For additional
F27 –
outlet 1/Lighter information refer to the tire
F28 Instrument panel/ manufacturer.
Sensing and F42 Left power window
diagnostic module/ F43 Driver power seat
Ignition { Warning
F44 –
F29 Miscellaneous/Ignition . Poorly maintained and
F45 Right power window
F30 – improperly used tires are
F46 Passenger power seat dangerous.
F31 Front camera
. Overloading the tires can
F32 Steering wheel Relays Usage
controls backlighting cause overheating as a
K1 Retained accessory result of too much
F33 Heated steering wheel power
flexing. There could be a
F34 Front ventilated seats K2 Run/Crank blowout and a serious
F35 Park/Reverse/Neutral/ crash. See Vehicle Load
Drive/Low/Wireless Limits 0 210.
charging module (Continued)
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performance on most road surfaces
Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) and weather conditions. Original
equipment tires designed to GM's
. Underinflated tires pose . Replace any tires that specific tire performance criteria
the same danger as have been damaged by have a TPC specification code
overloaded tires. The impacts with potholes, molded onto the sidewall. Original
resulting crash could curbs, etc. equipment all-season tires can be
cause serious injury. . Improperly repaired tires identified by the last two characters
Check all tires frequently of this TPC code, which will
can cause a crash. Only be “MS.”
to maintain the the dealer or an
recommended pressure. authorized tire service Consider installing winter tires on
Tire pressure should be center should repair, the vehicle if frequent driving on
checked when the tires snow or ice-covered roads is
replace, dismount, and expected. All-season tires provide
are cold. mount the tires. adequate performance for most
. Overinflated tires are . winter driving conditions, but they
Do not spin the tires in
more likely to be cut, excess of 56 km/h may not offer the same level of
punctured, or broken by (35 mph) on slippery traction or performance as winter
a sudden impact — such tires on snow or ice-covered roads.
surfaces such as snow, See Winter Tires 0 313.
as when hitting a pothole. mud, ice, etc. Excessive
Keep tires at the spinning may cause the
recommended pressure. Winter Tires
tires to explode.
. Worn or old tires can This vehicle was not originally
cause a crash. If the equipped with winter tires. Winter
tread is badly worn,
All-Season Tires tires are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice-covered
replace them. This vehicle may come with
roads. Consider installing winter
all-season tires. These tires are
(Continued) tires on the vehicle if frequent
designed to provide good overall
driving on ice or snow covered
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roads is expected. See your dealer All-Terrain Tires
for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. This vehicle may have all-terrain
Also, see Buying New Tires 0 327. tires. These tires provide good
performance on most road surfaces,
With winter tires, there may be weather conditions, and for off-road
decreased dry road traction, driving. See Off-Road Driving 0 201.
increased road noise, and shorter
tread life. After changing to winter The tread pattern on these tires may
tires, be alert for changes in vehicle wear more quickly than other tires.
handling and braking. Consider rotating the tires more
frequently than at 12 000 km
If using winter tires: (7,500 mi) intervals if irregular wear
. Use tires of the same brand and is noted when the tires are Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
tread type on all four wheel inspected. See Tire Inspection
positions. 0 325. (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a
combination of letters and
. Use only radial ply tires of the
Tire Sidewall Labeling numbers used to define a
same size, load range, and
particular tire's width, height,
speed rating as the original Useful information about a tire is
equipment tires. aspect ratio, construction type,
molded into its sidewall. The and service description. See the
Winter tires with the same speed examples show a typical “Tire Size” illustration later in this
rating as the original equipment tires passenger vehicle tire and a section.
may not be available for H, V, W, Y, compact spare tire sidewall.
and ZR speed rated tires. If winter (2) TPC Spec (Tire
tires with a lower speed rating are Performance Criteria
chosen, never exceed the tire's Specification) : Original
maximum speed capability. equipment tires designed to
GM's specific tire performance
criteria have a TPC specification
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code molded onto the sidewall. Tire Identification Number (TIN). (8) Temporary Use Only : Only
GM's TPC specifications meet or The TIN shows the use a temporary spare tire until
exceed all federal safety manufacturer and plant code, the road tire is repaired and
guidelines. tire size, and date the tire was replaced. This spare tire should
(3) DOT (Department of manufactured. The TIN is not be driven on over 112 km/h
Transportation) : The molded onto both sides of the (70 mph), or 88 km/h (55 mph)
Department of Transportation tire, although only one side may when pulling a trailer, with the
(DOT) code indicates that the have the date of manufacture. proper inflation pressure. See
tire is in compliance with the (5) Tire Ply Material : The type Full-Size Spare Tire 0 344.
U.S. Department of of cord and number of plies in
Transportation Motor Vehicle the sidewall and under the tread.
Safety Standards. (6) Uniform Tire Quality
DOT Tire Date of Grading (UTQG) : Tire
Manufacture : The last four manufacturers are required to
digits of the TIN indicate the tire grade tires based on three
manufactured date. The first two performance factors: treadwear,
digits represent the week (01– traction, and temperature
52) and the last two digits, the resistance. For more information
year. For example, the third see Uniform Tire Quality
week of the year 2010 would Grading 0 329.
have a four-digit DOT date Compact Spare Tire Example
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation
of 0310. Load Limit : Maximum load that (1) Tire Ply Material : The type
(4) Tire Identification Number can be carried and the of cord and number of plies in
(TIN) : The letters and numbers maximum pressure needed to the sidewall and under the tread.
following the DOT (Department support that load.
of Transportation) code are the
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(2) Temporary Use Only : The (4) Maximum Cold Inflation code molded onto the sidewall.
compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit : Maximum load that GM's TPC specifications meet or
use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the exceed all federal safety
speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to guidelines.
The compact spare tire is for support that load.
emergency use when a regular (5) Tire Inflation : The Tire Designations
road tire has lost air and gone temporary use tire or compact Tire Size
flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire should be inflated to
spare tire, see Compact Spare The following is an example of a
420 kPa (60 psi). For more
Tire 0 343 and If a Tire Goes typical passenger vehicle
information on tire pressure and
Flat 0 332. tire size.
inflation see Tire Pressure
(3) Tire Identification Number 0 320.
(TIN) : The letters and numbers (6) Tire Size : A combination of
following the DOT (Department letters and numbers define a
of Transportation) code are the tire's width, height, aspect ratio,
Tire Identification Number (TIN). construction type, and service
The TIN shows the description. The letter T as the
manufacturer and plant code, first character in the tire size (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire :
tire size, and date the tire was means the tire is for temporary The United States version of a
manufactured. The TIN is use only. metric tire sizing system. The
molded onto both sides of the letter P as the first character in
tire, although only one side may (7) TPC Spec (Tire the tire size means a passenger
have the date of manufacture. Performance Criteria vehicle tire engineered to
Specification) : Original standards set by the U.S. Tire
equipment tires designed to and Rim Association.
GM's specific tire performance
criteria have a TPC specification
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(2) Tire Width : The three-digit tire. The load index represents Belt : A rubber coated layer of
number indicates the tire section the load carrying capacity a tire cords between the plies and the
width in millimeters from is certified to carry. The speed tread. Cords may be made from
sidewall to sidewall. rating is the maximum speed a steel or other reinforcing
(3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit tire is certified to carry a load. materials.
number that indicates the tire Bead : The tire bead contains
height-to-width measurements. Tire Terminology and steel wires wrapped by steel
For example, if the tire size Definitions cords that hold the tire onto
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Air Pressure : The amount of the rim.
item 3 of the illustration, it would air inside the tire pressing Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire
mean that the tire's sidewall is outward on each square inch of in which the plies are laid at
60 percent as high as it is wide. the tire. Air pressure is alternate angles less than
(4) Construction Code : A letter expressed in kPa (kilopascal) 90 degrees to the centerline of
code is used to indicate the type or psi (pounds per square inch). the tread.
of ply construction in the tire. Accessory Weight : The Cold Tire Pressure : The
The letter R means radial ply combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire,
construction; the letter D means accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal)
diagonal or bias ply optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch)
construction; and the letter B automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat
means belted-bias ply windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure
construction. conditioning. 0 320.
(5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of Aspect Ratio : The relationship Curb Weight : The weight of a
the wheel in inches. of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and
(6) Service Description : These optional equipment including the
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the
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maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Intended Outboard Sidewall : Maximum Loaded Vehicle
and coolant, but without The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight : The sum of curb
passengers and cargo. that must always face outward weight, accessory weight,
DOT Markings : A code molded when mounted on a vehicle. vehicle capacity weight, and
into the sidewall of a tire Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric production options weight.
signifying that the tire is in unit for air pressure. Normal Occupant Weight : The
compliance with the U.S. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A number of occupants a vehicle
Department of Transportation tire used on light duty trucks and is designed to seat multiplied by
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety some multipurpose passenger 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Standards. The DOT code vehicles. Limits 0 210.
includes the Tire Identification Occupant Distribution :
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric Load Index : An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions.
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer, that corresponds to the load Outward Facing Sidewall : The
production plant, brand, and carrying capacity of a tire. side of an asymmetrical tire that
date of production. Maximum Inflation Pressure : has a particular side that faces
The maximum air pressure to outward when mounted on a
GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight vehicle. The side of the tire that
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is contains a whitewall, bears
0 210. white lettering, or bears
molded onto the sidewall.
GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight manufacturer, brand, and/or
Rating for the front axle. See Maximum Load Rating : The model name molding that is
Vehicle Load Limits 0 210. load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same
maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall
GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight pressure for that tire.
Rating for the rear axle. See of the tire.
Vehicle Load Limits 0 210.
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Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A Speed Rating : An government testing procedures.
tire used on passenger cars and alphanumeric code assigned to The ratings are molded into the
some light duty trucks and a tire indicating the maximum sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
multipurpose vehicles. speed at which a tire can Tire Quality Grading 0 329.
Recommended Inflation operate. Vehicle Capacity Weight : The
Pressure : Vehicle Traction : The friction between number of designated seating
manufacturer's recommended the tire and the road surface. positions multiplied by
tire inflation pressure as shown The amount of grip provided. 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
on the tire placard. Tread : The portion of a tire that cargo load. See Vehicle Load
See Tire Pressure 0 320 and comes into contact with Limits 0 210.
Vehicle Load Limits 0 210. the road. Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators : Narrow Tire : Load on an individual tire
tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear due to curb weight, accessory
extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread weight, occupant weight, and
90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm cargo weight.
the tread. (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Vehicle Placard : A label
Rim : A metal support for a tire When It Is Time for New Tires permanently attached to a
and upon which the tire beads 0 326. vehicle showing the vehicle
are seated. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality capacity weight and the original
Sidewall : The portion of a tire Grading Standards) : A tire equipment tire size and
between the tread and the bead. information system that provides recommended inflation pressure.
consumers with ratings for a See “Tire and Loading
tire's traction, temperature, and Information Label” under Vehicle
treadwear. Ratings are Load Limits 0 210.
determined by tire
manufacturers using
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Tire Pressure Caution (Continued)
When to Check
Tires need the correct amount of Check the tires once a month or
air pressure to operate . Poor handling. more. Do not forget to check the
effectively. . Rough ride. spare tire. If the vehicle has a
compact spare tire, it should be
. Needless damage from at 420 kPa (60 psi).
Caution
road hazards. See Compact Spare Tire 0 343
Neither tire underinflation nor and Full-Size Spare Tire 0 344
overinflation is good. The Tire and Loading for additional information.
Underinflated tires, or tires Information label on the vehicle How to Check
that do not have enough air, indicates the original equipment
can result in: tires and the correct cold tire Use a good quality pocket-type
. Tire overloading and inflation pressures. The gauge to check tire pressure.
recommended pressure is the Proper tire inflation cannot be
overheating which could
minimum air pressure needed to determined by looking at the tire.
lead to a blowout.
support the vehicle's maximum Check the tire inflation pressure
. Premature or load carrying capacity. See when the tires are cold, meaning
irregular wear. Vehicle Load Limits 0 210. the vehicle has not been driven
. Poor handling. for at least three hours or no
How the vehicle is loaded more than 1.6 km (1 mi).
. Reduced fuel economy. affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load the vehicle Remove the valve cap from the
Overinflated tires, or tires that tire valve stem. Press the tire
with more weight than it was
have too much air, can gauge firmly onto the valve to
designed to carry.
result in: get a pressure measurement.
. Unusual wear. If the cold tire inflation pressure
(Continued) matches the recommended
pressure on the Tire and
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Loading Information label, no the inflation pressure recommended Please note that the TPMS is not a
further adjustment is necessary. by the vehicle manufacturer on the substitute for proper tire
If the inflation pressure is low, vehicle placard or tire inflation maintenance, and it is the driver's
add air until the recommended pressure label. (If your vehicle has responsibility to maintain correct tire
tires of a different size than the size pressure, even if under-inflation has
pressure is reached. If the
indicated on the vehicle placard or not reached the level to trigger
inflation pressure is high, press tire inflation pressure label, you illumination of the TPMS low tire
on the metal stem in the center should determine the proper tire pressure telltale.
of the tire valve to release air. inflation pressure for those tires.) Your vehicle has also been
Re-check the tire pressure with As an added safety feature, your equipped with a TPMS malfunction
the tire gauge. vehicle has been equipped with a indicator to indicate when the
tire pressure monitoring system system is not operating properly.
Return the valve caps on the (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire The TPMS malfunction indicator is
valve stems to prevent leaks pressure telltale when one or more combined with the low tire pressure
and keep out dirt and moisture. of your tires is significantly telltale. When the system detects a
under-inflated. malfunction, the telltale will flash for
Tire Pressure Monitor Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then
System pressure telltale illuminates, you remain continuously illuminated.
should stop and check your tires as This sequence will continue upon
The Tire Pressure Monitor System subsequent vehicle start-ups as
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor soon as possible, and inflate them
to the proper pressure. Driving on a long as the malfunction exists.
technology to check tire pressure
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor significantly under-inflated tire When the malfunction indicator is
the air pressure in your tires and causes the tire to overheat and can illuminated, the system may not be
transmit tire pressure readings to a lead to tire failure. Under-inflation able to detect or signal low tire
receiver located in the vehicle. also reduces fuel efficiency and tire pressure as intended. TPMS
tread life, and may affect the malfunctions may occur for a variety
Each tire, including the spare (if vehicle's handling and stopping of reasons, including the installation
provided), should be checked ability. of replacement or alternate tires or
monthly when cold and inflated to wheels on the vehicle that prevent
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the TPMS from functioning properly. displays, see Driver Information
Always check the TPMS malfunction Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 129 or
telltale after replacing one or more Driver Information Center (DIC)
tires or wheels on your vehicle to (Uplevel) 0 131.
ensure that the replacement or The low tire pressure warning light
alternate tires and wheels allow the may come on in cool weather when
TPMS to continue to function When a low tire pressure condition the vehicle is first started, and then
properly. is detected, the TPMS illuminates turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
See Tire Pressure Monitor the low tire pressure warning light could be an early indicator that the
Operation 0 322. located on the instrument cluster. air pressure is getting low and
If the warning light comes on, stop needs to be inflated to the proper
See Radio Frequency Statement
as soon as possible and inflate the pressure.
0 392.
tires to the recommended pressure
A Tire and Loading Information label
shown on the Tire and Loading
Tire Pressure Monitor Information label. See Vehicle Load
shows the size of the original
equipment tires and the correct
Operation Limits 0 210.
inflation pressure for the tires when
This vehicle may have a Tire A message to check the pressure in they are cold. See Vehicle Load
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). a specific tire displays in the Driver Limits 0 210, for an example of the
The TPMS is designed to warn the Information Center (DIC). The low Tire and Loading Information label
driver when a low tire pressure tire pressure warning light and the and its location. Also see Tire
condition exists. TPMS sensors are DIC warning message come on at Pressure 0 320.
mounted onto each tire and wheel each ignition cycle until the tires are
The TPMS can warn about a low
assembly, excluding the spare tire inflated to the correct inflation
tire pressure condition but it does
and wheel assembly. The TPMS pressure. Using the DIC, tire
not replace normal tire
sensors monitor the air pressure in pressure levels can be viewed. For
maintenance. See Tire Inspection
the tires and transmit the tire additional information and details
0 325, Tire Rotation 0 325, and
pressure readings to a receiver about the DIC operation and
Tires 0 312.
located in the vehicle.
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cycle until the problem is corrected. the sensor matching process is
Caution Some of the conditions that can performed successfully. See
cause these to come on are: your dealer for service.
Tire sealant materials are not all
the same. A non-approved tire . One of the road tires has been . Replacement tires or wheels do
sealant could damage the TPMS replaced with the spare tire. The not match the original equipment
sensors. TPMS sensor damage spare tire does not have a tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
caused by using an incorrect tire TPMS sensor. The malfunction other than those recommended
sealant is not covered by the light and the DIC message could prevent the TPMS from
should go off after the road tire functioning properly. See Buying
vehicle warranty. Always use only
is replaced and the sensor New Tires 0 327.
the GM approved tire sealant
matching process is performed . Operating electronic devices or
available through your dealer or successfully. See “TPMS Sensor
included in the vehicle. being near facilities using radio
Matching Process” later in this wave frequencies similar to the
section. TPMS could cause the TPMS
TPMS Malfunction Light and . The TPMS sensor matching sensors to malfunction.
Message process was not done or not If the TPMS is not functioning
The TPMS will not function properly completed successfully after properly, it cannot detect or signal a
if one or more of the TPMS sensors rotating the tires. The low tire pressure condition. See
are missing or inoperable. When the malfunction light and the DIC your dealer for service if the TPMS
system detects a malfunction, the message should go off after malfunction light and DIC message
low tire pressure warning light successfully completing the come on and stay on.
flashes for about one minute and sensor matching process. See
then stays on for the remainder of “TPMS Sensor Matching TPMS Sensor Matching
the ignition cycle. A DIC warning Process” later in this section. Process
message also displays. The . One or more TPMS sensors are Each TPMS sensor has a unique
malfunction light and DIC warning missing or damaged. The identification code. The identification
message come on at each ignition malfunction light and the DIC code needs to be matched to a new
message should go off when the tire/wheel position after rotating the
TPMS sensors are installed and vehicle’s tires or replacing one or
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more of the TPMS sensors. Also, The TPMS sensor matching 5. If the vehicle has an uplevel
the TPMS sensor matching process process is: DIC, press and hold V in the
should be performed after replacing 1. Set the parking brake. center of the DIC controls.
a spare tire with a road tire
containing the TPMS sensor. The 2. Turn the ignition on without If the vehicle has a base level
malfunction light and the DIC starting the vehicle. DIC, press SET/CLR on the
message should go off at the next turn signal lever to begin the
3. If the vehicle has an uplevel sensor matching process.
ignition cycle. The sensors are DIC, make sure the Tire
matched to the tire/wheel positions, Pressure info page option is A message asking if the
using a TPMS relearn tool, in the turned on. The info pages on process should begin should
following order: driver side front tire, the DIC can be turned on and appear. Press SET/CLR again
passenger side front tire, passenger off through the Settings menu. to confirm the selection.
side rear tire, and driver side rear. See Driver Information Center
See your dealer for service or to The horn sounds twice to
(DIC) (Base Level) 0 129 or signal the receiver is in relearn
purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS Driver Information Center (DIC)
relearn tool can also be purchased. mode and the TIRE
(Uplevel) 0 131. LEARNING ACTIVE message
See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
Activation Tool at 4. If the vehicle has an uplevel displays on the DIC screen.
www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or DIC, use the DIC controls on 6. Start with the driver side
call 1-800-GM TOOLS the right side of the steering front tire.
(1-800-468-6657). wheel to scroll to the Tire
Pressure screen under the DIC 7. Place the relearn tool against
There are two minutes to match the info page. the tire sidewall, near the valve
first tire/wheel position, and stem. Then press the button to
five minutes overall to match all four If the vehicle has a base level activate the TPMS sensor.
tire/wheel positions. If it takes DIC, use the MENU button to A horn chirp confirms that the
longer, the matching process stops select the Vehicle Information sensor identification code has
and must be restarted. menu in the DIC. Use the been matched to this tire and
thumbwheel to scroll to the Tire wheel position.
Pressure Menu item screen.
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8. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection Tire Rotation
front tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 7. We recommend that the tires, Tires should be rotated every
including the spare tire, if the 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
9. Proceed to the passenger side
rear tire, and repeat the vehicle has one, be inspected Maintenance Schedule 0 365.
procedure in Step 7. for signs of wear or damage at Tires are rotated to achieve a
least once a month. uniform wear for all tires. The
10. Proceed to the driver side rear
tire, and repeat the procedure Replace the tire if: first rotation is the most
in Step 7. The horn sounds two . The indicators at three or important.
times to indicate the sensor
identification code has been
more places around the tire Anytime unusual wear is
matched to the driver side rear can be seen. noticed, rotate the tires as soon
tire, and the TPMS sensor . There is cord or fabric as possible, check for proper tire
matching process is no longer showing through the tire's inflation pressure, and check for
active. The TIRE LEARNING rubber. damaged tires or wheels. If the
ACTIVE message on the DIC unusual wear continues after the
display screen goes off. . The tread or sidewall is rotation, check the wheel
11. Turn the vehicle off. cracked, cut, or snagged alignment.
deep enough to show cord or See When It Is Time for New
12. Set all four tires to the fabric.
recommended air pressure Tires 0 326 and Wheel
level as indicated on the Tire . The tire has a bump, bulge, Replacement 0 331.
and Loading Information label. or split.
. The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.
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Check that all wheel nuts are When It Is Time for New
properly tightened. See “Wheel Tires
Nut Torque” under Capacities
and Specifications 0 379. Factors, such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road conditions
{ Warning affect the wear rate of the tires.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
Use this rotation pattern when changing a wheel, remove any
rotating the tires. rust or dirt from places where the
Do not include the spare tire in wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
the tire rotation.
towel can be used; however, use
Adjust the front and rear tires to a scraper or wire brush later to
the recommended inflation remove all rust or dirt.
pressure on the Tire and
Treadwear indicators are one way to
Loading Information label after Lightly coat the center of the tell when it is time for new tires.
the tires have been rotated. wheel hub with wheel bearing Treadwear indicators appear when
See Tire Pressure 0 320 and grease after a wheel change or the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
Vehicle Load Limits 0 210. tire rotation to prevent corrosion or less of tread remaining. Some
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor or rust build-up. Do not get commercial truck tires may not have
grease on the flat wheel treadwear indicators.
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0 322. mounting surface or on the
wheel nuts or bolts.
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See Tire Inspection 0 325 and Tire area away from direct sunlight to GM's exclusive TPC Spec
Rotation 0 325 for additional slow aging. This area should be free system considers over a dozen
information. of grease, gasoline, or other critical specifications that impact
The rubber in tires ages over time. substances that can deteriorate the overall performance of the
rubber.
This also applies to the spare tire, vehicle, including brake system
if the vehicle has one, even if it is Parking for an extended period can performance, ride and handling,
never used. Multiple factors cause flat spots on the tires that traction control, and tire
including temperatures, loading may result in vibrations while pressure monitoring
conditions, and inflation pressure driving. When storing a vehicle for performance. GM's TPC Spec
maintenance affect how fast aging at least a month, remove the tires or
takes place. GM recommends that raise the vehicle to reduce the
number is molded onto the tire's
tires, including the spare if weight from the tires. sidewall near the tire size. If the
equipped, be replaced after six tires have an all-season tread
years, regardless of tread wear. The Buying New Tires design, the TPC Spec number
tire manufacture date is the last four will be followed by MS for mud
digits of the DOT Tire Identification GM has developed and matched and snow. See Tire Sidewall
Number (TIN) which is molded into specific tires for the vehicle. The Labeling 0 314 for additional
one side of the tire sidewall. The original equipment tires installed information.
first two digits represent the week were designed to meet General
(01-52) and the last two digits, the Motors Tire Performance Criteria GM recommends replacing worn
year. For example, the third week of Specification (TPC Spec) tires in complete sets of four.
the year 2010 would have a system rating. When Uniform tread depth on all tires
four-digit DOT date of 0310. replacement tires are needed, will help to maintain the
Vehicle Storage GM strongly recommends performance of the vehicle.
buying tires with the same TPC Braking and handling
Tires age when stored normally performance may be adversely
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Spec rating.
affected if all the tires are not
a vehicle that will be stored for at
replaced at the same time.
least a month in a cool, dry, clean
If proper rotation and
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maintenance have been done,
all four tires should wear out at Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
about the same time. See Tire vehicle damage. Use the A tire and/or wheel could fail
Rotation 0 325 for information correct size, brand, and type suddenly and cause a crash.
on proper tire rotation. However, of tires on all wheels. Use only radial-ply tires with
if it is necessary to replace only the wheels on the vehicle.
one axle set of worn tires, place This vehicle may have a
the new tires on the rear axle. different size spare than the
road tires originally installed Winter tires with the same speed
on the vehicle. When new, the rating as the original equipment
{ Warning vehicle included a spare tire tires may not be available for H,
Tires could explode during and wheel assembly with a V, W, Y and ZR speed rated
improper service. Attempting similar overall diameter as the tires. Never exceed the winter
to mount or dismount a tire road tires and wheels, so it is tires’ maximum speed capability
could cause injury or death. all right to drive on it. The when using winter tires with a
Only your dealer or authorized spare tire was developed for lower speed rating.
tire service center should use on this vehicle and will not If the vehicle tires must be
mount or dismount the tires. affect vehicle handling. replaced with a tire that does not
have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size,
{ Warning { Warning load range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
Mixing tires of different sizes, Using bias-ply tires on the original tires.
brands, or types may cause vehicle may cause the wheel
rim flanges to develop cracks Vehicles that have a tire
loss of control of the vehicle,
after many miles of driving. pressure monitoring system
resulting in a crash or other
could give an inaccurate
(Continued) (Continued) low-pressure warning if non-TPC
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Spec rated tires are installed. applies only to vehicles sold in
See Tire Pressure Monitor { Warning the United States. The grades
System 0 321. If different sized wheels are used, are molded on the sidewalls of
The Tire and Loading there may not be an acceptable most passenger car tires. The
Information label indicates the level of performance and safety if Uniform Tire Quality Grading
original equipment tires on the tires not recommended for those (UTQG) system does not apply
vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits wheels are selected. This to deep tread, winter tires,
0 210 for the label location and increases the chance of a crash compact spare tires, tires with
more information about the Tire and serious injury. Only use GM nominal rim diameters of
and Loading Information label. specific wheel and tire systems 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
developed for the vehicle, and or to some limited-production
have them properly installed by a tires.
Different Size Tires and GM certified technician.
Wheels While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
If wheels or tires are installed that See Buying New Tires 0 327 and
are a different size than the original
and light trucks may vary with
Accessories and Modifications respect to these grades, they
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle 0 276.
performance, including its braking, must also conform to federal
ride and handling characteristics, safety requirements and
Uniform Tire Quality additional General Motors Tire
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has Grading Performance Criteria (TPC)
electronic systems such as antilock The following information relates standards.
brakes, rollover airbags, traction to the system developed by the
control, electronic stability control, Quality grades can be found
United States National Highway where applicable on the tire
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be Traffic Safety Administration sidewall between tread shoulder
affected. (NHTSA), which grades tires by and maximum section width. For
treadwear, traction, and example:
temperature performance. This
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Treadwear 200 Traction AA Traction laboratory test wheel. Sustained
Temperature A high temperature can cause the
The traction grades, from
All Passenger Car Tires Must highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, material of the tire to degenerate
Conform to Federal Safety and C. Those grades represent and reduce tire life, and
Requirements In Addition To the tire's ability to stop on wet excessive temperature can lead
These Grades. pavement as measured under to sudden tire failure. The grade
controlled conditions on C corresponds to a level of
Treadwear performance which all
specified government test
The treadwear grade is a surfaces of asphalt and passenger car tires must meet
comparative rating based on the concrete. A tire marked C may under the Federal Motor Safety
wear rate of the tire when tested have poor traction performance. Standard No. 109. Grades B and
under controlled conditions on a Warning: The traction grade A represent higher levels of
specified government test assigned to this tire is based on performance on the laboratory
course. For example, a tire straight-ahead braking traction test wheel than the minimum
graded 150 would wear one and tests, and does not include required by law. Warning: The
one-half (1½) times as well on acceleration, cornering, temperature grade for this tire is
the government course as a tire hydroplaning, or peak traction established for a tire that is
graded 100. The relative characteristics. properly inflated and not
performance of tires depends overloaded. Excessive speed,
upon the actual conditions of Temperature underinflation, or excessive
their use, however, and may The temperature grades are A loading, either separately or in
depart significantly from the (the highest), B, and C, combination, can cause heat
norm due to variations in driving representing the tire's resistance buildup and possible tire failure.
habits, service practices and to the generation of heat and its
differences in road ability to dissipate heat when
characteristics and climate. tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be
Caution
repaired. See your dealer if any of
Balance these conditions exist.
The tires and wheels were aligned The wrong wheel can also cause
Your dealer will know the kind of problems with bearing life, brake
and balanced at the factory to wheel that is needed.
provide the longest tire life and best cooling, speedometer or
overall performance. Adjustments to Each new wheel should have the odometer calibration, headlamp
wheel alignment and tire balancing same load-carrying capacity, aim, bumper height, vehicle
are not necessary on a regular diameter, width, offset, and be ground clearance, and tire or tire
basis. Consider an alignment check mounted the same way as the one it chain clearance to the body and
if there is unusual tire wear or the replaces. chassis.
vehicle is significantly pulling to one Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
side or the other. Some slight pull to nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor Used Replacement Wheels
the left or right, depending on the System (TPMS) sensors with new
crown of the road and/or other road GM original equipment parts.
surface variations such as troughs { Warning
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth { Warning Replacing a wheel with a used
road, the tires and wheels may need one is dangerous. How it has
Using the wrong replacement been used or how far it has been
to be rebalanced. See your dealer wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
for proper diagnosis. driven may be unknown. It could
nuts can be dangerous. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
affect the braking and handling of When replacing wheels, use a
Wheel Replacement the vehicle. Tires can lose air, new GM original equipment
Replace any wheel that is bent, and cause loss of control, causing wheel.
cracked, or badly rusted or a crash. Always use the correct
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts for replacement.
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
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Tire Chains Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued)
{ Warning drive slowly, readjust, or remove can hear the chains contacting
the device if it is contacting the the vehicle, stop and retighten
If the vehicle has 255/65R17 AT, vehicle, and do not spin the them. If the contact continues,
265/60R18, 265/65R17 or 265/ vehicle's wheels. slow down until it stops. Driving
70R16 size tires, do not use tire too fast or spinning the wheels
chains. They can damage the If you do find traction devices that
will fit, install them on the rear with chains on will damage the
vehicle because there is not vehicle.
enough clearance. Tire chains tires.
used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can If a Tire Goes Flat
cause damage to the brakes, Caution It is unusual for a tire to blowout
suspension, or other vehicle while driving, especially if the tires
parts. The area damaged by the If the vehicle has a tire size other are maintained properly. If air goes
tire chains could cause you to than 255/65R17 AT, 265/60R18, out of a tire, it is much more likely to
lose control of the vehicle and 265/65R17 or 265/70R16, use tire leak out slowly. But if there ever is a
you or others may be injured in a chains only where legal and only blowout, here are a few tips about
crash. when you must. Use chains that what to expect and what to do:
Use another type of traction are the proper size for the tires. If a front tire fails, the flat tire
device only if its manufacturer Install them on the tires of the creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
recommends it for use on the rear axle. Do not use chains on toward that side. Take your foot off
vehicle and tire size combination the tires of the front axle. Tighten the accelerator pedal and grip the
and road conditions. Follow that them as tightly as possible with steering wheel firmly. Steer to
manufacturer's instructions. To the ends securely fastened. Drive maintain lane position, and then
help avoid damage to the vehicle, slowly and follow the chain gently brake to a stop, well off the
manufacturer's instructions. If you road, if possible.
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A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and { Warning { Warning
may require the same correction as
used in a skid. Stop pressing the Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be
accelerator pedal and steer to it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous. The vehicle can slip
straighten the vehicle. It may be dangerous without the off the jack and roll over or fall
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake appropriate safety equipment and causing injury or death. Find a
to a stop, well off the road, training. If a jack is provided with level place to change the tire. To
if possible. the vehicle, it is designed only for help prevent the vehicle from
changing a flat tire. If it is used for moving:
{ Warning anything else, you or others could
be badly injured or killed if the
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
Driving on a flat tire will cause vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack 2. Put an automatic
permanent damage to the tire. is provided with the vehicle, only transmission in P (Park) or a
Re-inflating a tire after it has been use it for changing a flat tire. manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a 3. For four-wheel-drive
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
blowout and a serious crash. vehicles, be sure the
and wheel damage by driving slowly
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire transfer case is in a drive
to a level place, well off the road,
that has been driven on while gear– not in N (Neutral).
if possible. Turn on the hazard
severely underinflated or flat. warning flashers. See Hazard 4. Turn off the engine and do
Have your dealer or an authorized Warning Flashers 0 145. not restart while the vehicle
tire service center repair or is raised.
replace the flat tire as soon as 5. Do not allow passengers to
possible. remain in the vehicle.
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Warning (Continued)
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
6. Place wheel blocks,
Tools
if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite Crew Cab
corner of the tire being
To access and remove the jack and
changed.
tools:

When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),

use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
4. Turn the knob on the jack (2)
counterclockwise to lower the
jack head to release the jack
from its holder.
5. Turn the wing nut (1)
counterclockwise to remove the
jack and wheel blocks.

1. Lift the rear seat to access the

tool bag.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire 2. Remove the straps to remove
the tool bag.
The following information explains
how to use the jack and change 3. Fold the rear seat to access
a tire. the jack.
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Extended Cab

3. Turn the knob on the jack (1) 1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem
counterclockwise to lower the Pointed Down for All Except
1. Jack Cover jack head to release the jack ZR2 Models. Valve Stem
2. Tool Bag Cover from its holder. Pointed Up for ZR2
4. Turn the wing nut (2) Models.)
To access and remove the jack and
counterclockwise to remove the 2. Tire/Wheel Retainer
tools:
jack and wheel blocks. 3. Hoist Cable
1. Pull the bottom of the jack 4. Hoist Assembly
cover (1) forward to remove it. 5. Turn the wing nut (3)
counterclockwise to remove the 5. Hoist Shaft
2. Pull the lower access pocket tool bag. 6. Jack Handle Extensions
forward and then upward to 7. Wheel Wrench
remove the tool bag cover (2). Use the jack handle extensions and
8. Spare Tire Lock (If
the wheel wrench to remove the
Equipped)
underbody-mounted spare tire.
9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
10. Hoist End of Extension Tool
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1. Open the spare tire lock cover 3. Insert the hoist end (open
on the bumper. end) (10) of the extension
Insert the ignition key, turn, and through the hole (9) in the rear
pull straight out to remove the bumper.
spare tire lock (8), if equipped. Do not use the chiseled end of
the wheel wrench.
Be sure the hoist end of the
extension (10) connects to the
hoist shaft. The ribbed square 6. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle
end of the extension is used to with some slack in the cable to
lower the spare tire. access the tire/wheel retainer.
4. Turn the wheel wrench Tilt the retainer and pull it
counterclockwise to lower the through the center of the wheel
spare tire to the ground. along with the cable and
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) Continue to turn the wheel spring.
and the two jack handle wrench until the spare tire can
be pulled out from under the 7. Put the spare tire near the
extensions (6), as shown. flat tire.
vehicle.
5. Pull the spare tire out from Removing the Flat Tire and
under the vehicle. Installing the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and
instructions to remove the flat tire
and raise the vehicle.
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3. Use the wheel wrench and turn
it counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove
the wheel nuts yet.

2. If the wheel has a center cap

that covers the lug nuts, place
the chisel end of the wheel
wrench in each of the slots in
1. Jack the cap, and gently pry it out.
2. Wheel Blocks
3. Jack Handle
4. Jack Handle Extensions
5. Wheel Wrench Front Position — ZR2 Models
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0 332.
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{ Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack is dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack,
you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle
when it is supported only by
a jack.

Front Position — All Except ZR2

Models
Rear Position { Warning
5. If the flat tire is on the rear,
4. Position the jack under the position the jack under the rear Raising the vehicle with the jack
vehicle, as shown. If the flat axle about 5 cm (2 in) inboard improperly positioned can
tire is on the front of the of the shock absorber bracket. damage the vehicle and even
vehicle, position the jack on the make the vehicle fall. To help
Make sure that the jack head is
depression in the vehicle's avoid personal injury and vehicle
positioned so that the rear axle
frame, behind the flat tire. damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
is resting securely between the
grooves that are on the head into the proper location
jack head. before raising the vehicle.

6. Turn the wheel wrench

clockwise to raise the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is
enough room for the spare tire
to fit under the wheel well.
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Warning (Continued) { Warning

towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts
a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might
remove all rust or dirt. come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.

10. Put the wheel nuts back on

with the rounded end of the
nuts toward the wheel.
11. Tighten each wheel nut by
7. Remove all the wheel nuts and hand. Then use the wheel
take off the flat tire. wrench to tighten the nuts until
the wheel is held against
{ Warning the hub.
12. Turn the wheel wrench
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the counterclockwise to lower the
parts to which it is fastened, can vehicle. Lower the jack
make wheel nuts become loose completely.
after time. The wheel could come 8. Remove any rust or dirt from
the wheel bolts, mounting
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
surfaces, and spare wheel. { Warning
rust or dirt from places where the 9. Install the spare tire. If wheel studs are damaged, they
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In can break. If all the studs on a
an emergency, a cloth or a paper wheel broke, the wheel could
(Continued) come off and cause a crash.
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Warning (Continued) { Warning Caution (Continued)

If any stud is damaged because Wheel nuts that are improperly or torque specification. See
of a loose-running wheel, it could incorrectly tightened can cause Capacities and Specifications
be that all of the studs are the wheels to become loose or 0 379 for the wheel nut torque
damaged. To be sure, replace all come off. The wheel nuts should specification.
studs on the wheel. If the stud be tightened with a torque wrench
holes in a wheel have become to the proper torque specification
larger, the wheel could collapse in after replacing. Follow the torque
operation. Replace any wheel if specification supplied by the
its stud holes have become larger aftermarket manufacturer when
or distorted in any way. Inspect using accessory locking wheel
hubs and hub‐piloted wheels for nuts. See Capacities and
damage. Because of loose Specifications 0 379 for original
running wheels, piloting pad equipment wheel nut torque
damage may occur and require specifications.
replacement of the entire hub, for
proper centering of the wheels.
When replacing studs, hubs,
wheel nuts or wheels, be sure to Caution
use GM original equipment parts. Improperly tightened wheel nuts 13. Tighten the nuts firmly in a
can lead to brake pulsation and crisscross sequence, as
shown, by turning the wheel
rotor damage. To avoid expensive
wrench clockwise.
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper When reinstalling the regular wheel
sequence and to the proper and tire, also reinstall the center
cap. Place the cap on the wheel
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and push it into place until it seats.
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The cap may only go on one way.
Be sure to line up any tabs on the Caution (Continued)
center cap with corresponding
indentations on the wheel. pointing down and have the
wheel/tire repaired as soon as
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire possible.
and Tools

{ Warning Caution
Storing a jack, a tire, or other The tire hoist can be damaged if
equipment in the passenger there is no tension on the cable
compartment of the vehicle could when using it. To have the
cause injury. In a sudden stop or 1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem
necessary tension, the spare or Pointed Down for All Except
collision, loose equipment could road tire and wheel assembly
strike someone. Store all these in ZR2 Models. Valve Stem
must be installed on the tire hoist Pointed Up for ZR2
the proper place. to use it. Models.)
2. Tire/Wheel Retainer
Store the tire under the rear of the 3. Hoist Cable
Caution vehicle in the spare tire carrier. 4. Hoist Assembly
5. Hoist Shaft
Storing an aluminum wheel with a 6. Jack Handle Extensions
flat tire under your vehicle for an 7. Wheel Wrench
extended period of time or with
8. Spare Tire Lock (If
the valve stem pointing up can Equipped)
damage the wheel. Always stow 9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
the wheel with the valve stem
10. Hoist End of Extension Tool
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1. Put the tire on the ground at
the rear of the vehicle with the
valve stem pointed down for all
models except ZR2 or with the
valve stem up for ZR2 models.
2. Pull the cable and spring
through the center of the
wheel. Tilt the wheel retainer
plate down and through the
center of the wheel. 4. Insert the hoist end (10)
through the hole (9) in the rear
Make sure the retainer is fully bumper and onto the hoist
seated across the underside of shaft.
the wheel.
Do not use the chiseled end of
the wheel wrench.
5. Raise the tire part way upward.
Make sure the retainer is
seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the
underside of the vehicle by
turning the wheel wrench
clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. You
3. Attach the wheel wrench (7) cannot overtighten the cable.
and extensions (6) together, as 7. Make sure the tire is stored
shown. securely and flush in the
radius (2) of the spare tire
support bracket (1). Push, pull,
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and then try to turn the tire. Be sure to fully tighten the wing with the spare tire installed and it is
If the tire moves, use the wheel nut (4) so the tool bag cover can be recommended that the vehicle
wrench to tighten the cable. properly and securely closed. speed be limited to 80 km/h
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock, (50 mph). To conserve the tread of
if the vehicle has one. Compact Spare Tire the spare tire, have the standard tire
repaired or replaced as soon as
To store the jack and tools, reverse convenient and return the spare tire
the steps for removing them. { Warning to the storage area.
Driving with more than one When using a compact spare tire,
compact spare tire at a time could the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and
result in loss of braking and Traction Control systems may
handling. This could lead to a engage until the spare tire is
crash and you or others could be recognized by the vehicle,
injured. Use only one compact especially on slippery roads. Adjust
spare tire at a time. driving to reduce possible
wheel slip.
If this vehicle has a compact spare
1. Wheel Wrench tire, it was fully inflated when new; Caution
2. Jack Handle however, it can lose air over time. When the compact spare is
3. Jack Handle Extensions Check the inflation pressure
installed, do not take the vehicle
4. Wing Nut regularly. It should be 420 kPa
through an automatic car wash
(60 psi).
For extended cab models, be sure with guide rails. The compact
to replace the wheel wrench (1), Stop as soon as possible and check spare can get caught on the rails
jack handle (2), and two jack handle that the spare tire is correctly which can damage the tire, wheel,
extensions (3) in the bag, as shown, inflated after being installed on the and other parts of the vehicle.
so it can be properly stored in the vehicle. The compact spare tire is
storage compartment. designed for temporary use only.
The vehicle will perform differently Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles.
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Do not mix the compact spare tire or Full-Size Spare Tire Caution
wheel with other wheels or tires.
They will not fit. Keep the spare tire If this vehicle came with a full-size
and its wheel together. spare tire, it was fully inflated when If the vehicle has four-wheel drive
new, however, it can lose air over and a different size spare tire is
time. Check the inflation pressure installed, do not drive in
Caution regularly. four-wheel drive until the flat tire
Tire chains will not fit the compact See Tire Pressure 0 320 and is repaired and/or replaced. The
spare. Using them can damage Vehicle Load Limits 0 210. For vehicle could be damaged and
instructions on how to remove, the repairs would not be covered
the vehicle and the chains. Do not
install, or store a spare tire, see Tire by the warranty. Never use
use tire chains on the compact
Changing 0 334. four-wheel drive when a different
spare.
If equipped with a temporary use size spare tire is installed on the
full-size spare tire, it is indicated on vehicle.
the tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall
Caution Labeling 0 314. This spare tire The vehicle may have a different
should not be driven on over size spare tire than the road tires
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive 112 km/h (70 mph), or 88 km/h
and a different size spare tire is originally installed on the vehicle.
(55 mph) when pulling a trailer, at This spare tire was developed for
installed, do not drive in the proper inflation pressure. Repair
four-wheel drive until the flat tire use on this vehicle, so it is all right
and replace the road tire as soon as to drive on it. If the vehicle has
is repaired and/or replaced. The it is convenient, and stow the spare four-wheel drive and a different size
vehicle could be damaged and tire for future use. spare tire is installed, drive only in
the repairs would not be covered two-wheel drive.
by the warranty. Never use
four-wheel drive when a different After installing the spare tire on the
size spare tire is installed on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible
vehicle. and check that the spare tire is
correctly inflated.
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Have the damaged or flat road tire Jump Starting
repaired or replaced and installed Warning (Continued)
back onto the vehicle as soon as
possible so the spare tire will be Jump Starting - North HANDLING. For more information
available in case it is needed again. America go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
Do not mix tires and wheels of For more information about the
different sizes, because they will not vehicle battery, see Battery - North
fit. Keep your spare tire and its America 0 295. See California Proposition
wheel together. If the vehicle has a 65 Warning 0 275 and the back
If the battery has run down, try to cover.
spare tire that does not match the
use another vehicle and some
original road tires and wheels in size
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
and type, do not include the spare in
Be sure to use the following steps to { Warning
the tire rotation.
do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
{ Warning . They contain acid that can
WARNING: Battery posts, burn you.
terminals, and related . They contain gas that can
accessories contain lead and lead explode or ignite.
compounds, chemicals known to . They contain enough
the State of California to cause electricity to burn you.
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also If you do not follow these steps
contain other chemicals known to exactly, some or all of these
the State of California to cause things can hurt you.
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
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3. Good Battery Negative
Caution Terminal Caution
4. Good Battery Positive
Ignoring these steps could result If the other vehicle does not have
Terminal
in costly damage to the vehicle a 12-volt system with a negative
that would not be covered by the The jump start negative grounding ground, both vehicles can be
vehicle warranty. Trying to start stud (1) for the discharged battery is damaged. Only use a vehicle that
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it to the left of the windshield washer has a 12-volt system with a
will not work, and it could damage fluid reservoir. negative ground for jump starting.
the vehicle. The jump start positive terminal on
the discharged battery (2) is located 2. Position the two vehicles so
in the engine compartment on the that they are not touching.
driver side of the vehicle.
3. Set the parking brake firmly
The jump start positive terminal (3) and put the shift lever in
and negative terminal (4) are on the P (Park) with an automatic
battery of the vehicle providing the transmission, or N (Neutral)
jump start. with a manual transmission.
The positive jump start connection
for the discharged battery is under a Caution
trim cover. Open the cover to
expose the terminal. If any accessories are left on or
1. Check the other vehicle. plugged in during the jump
It must have a 12-volt battery starting procedure, they could be
with a negative ground system. damaged. The repairs would not
1. Discharged Battery be covered by the vehicle
Negative Grounding Stud warranty. Whenever possible, turn
2. Discharged Battery Positive off or unplug all accessories on
Terminal either vehicle when jump starting.
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4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all 10. Try to start the vehicle that had
lights and accessories in both { Warning the dead battery. If it will not
vehicles, except the hazard start after a few tries, it
warning flashers if needed. Fans or other moving engine probably needs service.
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
{ Warning parts once the engine is running.
Caution
An electric fan can start up even If the jumper cables are
when the engine is not running 5. Connect one end of the red connected or removed in the
and can injure you. Keep hands, positive (+) cable to the wrong order, electrical shorting
clothing, and tools away from any positive (+) terminal on the may occur and damage the
underhood electric fan. discharged battery. vehicle. The repairs would not be
6. Connect the other end of the covered by the vehicle warranty.
red positive (+) cable to the Always connect and remove the
jumper cables in the correct order,
{ Warning positive (+) terminal of the good
battery. making sure that the cables do
Using a match near a battery can not touch each other or other
7. Connect one end of the black
cause battery gas to explode. metal.
negative (–) cable to the
People have been hurt doing this, negative (–) terminal of the
and some have been blinded. good battery. Jumper Cable Removal
Use a flashlight if you need more 8. Connect the other end of the Reverse the sequence exactly when
light. black negative (–) cable to the removing the jumper cables.
Battery fluid contains acid that negative (–) grounding stud for After starting the disabled vehicle
can burn you. Do not get it on the discharged battery. and removing the jumper cables,
you. If you accidentally get it in 9. Start the engine in the vehicle allow it to idle for several minutes.
your eyes or on your skin, flush with the good battery and run
the place with water and get the engine at idle speed for at
medical help immediately. least four minutes.
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Towing the Vehicle towing is towing the vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground. Dolly
towing is towing the vehicle with two
Caution wheels on the ground and two
wheels on a dolly.
Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The Follow the tow vehicle
damage would not be covered by manufacturer’s instructions. See
the vehicle warranty. your dealer or trailering professional
for additional advice and equipment
Do not lash or hook to recommendations.
suspension components. Use the
proper straps around the tires to Caution
secure the vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with
specific attachment points to be Use of a shield mounted in front
Use only a flatbed tow truck for used to pull the vehicle onto a of the vehicle grille could restrict
towing a disabled vehicle. Never flatbed car carrier from a flat road airflow and cause damage to the
use a sling type lift or damage will surface. Do not use these transmission. The repairs would
occur. Use ramps to help reduce attachment points to pull the vehicle not be covered by the vehicle
approach angles if necessary. from snow, mud or sand. warranty. If using a shield, only
A towed vehicle should have its use one that attaches to the
drive wheels off the ground. Recreational Vehicle towing vehicle.
Consult a professional towing Towing
service if the disabled vehicle must Recreational vehicle towing means
be towed. towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle, such as a motor home. The
two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are
dinghy and dolly towing. Dinghy
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Dinghy Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Warning (Continued)
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
be injured. Set the parking brake
before shifting the transfer case
to N (Neutral).

To dinghy tow:
1. Position the vehicle being
towed behind the tow vehicle,
facing forward and on a level
surface.
2. Securely attach the vehicle
Only dinghy tow four-wheel-drive being towed to the tow vehicle.
vehicles that have an N (Neutral) 3. Apply the parking brake and
Caution and a Four-Wheel Drive Low (4 (n) start the engine.
setting. 4. Shift the transfer case to
If the two-wheel-drive vehicle is N (Neutral). See “Shifting into
towed with all four wheels on the
ground, the drivetrain
{ Warning N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel
Drive 0 231. Check that the
components could be damaged. Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle is in N (Neutral) by
The repairs would not be covered vehicle's transfer case into shifting the transmission to
by the vehicle warranty. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle R (Reverse) and then to D
to roll even if the transmission is (Drive). There should be no
in P (Park). You or others could movement of the vehicle while
Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not
(Continued) shifting.
be towed with all four wheels on the
ground. 5. Turn the engine off.
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9. With a foot on the brake pedal, R (Reverse) and then to D
Caution release the parking brake. (Drive). There should be
Keep the ignition key in the movement of the vehicle while
Failure to disconnect the negative towed vehicle in ACC/ shifting.
battery cable or to have it contact ACCESSORY to prevent the
the terminals can cause damage 7. Shift the transmission to
steering column from locking. P (Park) and turn off the
to the vehicle.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle ignition.

6. Disconnect the negative Before disconnecting the towed 8. Disconnect the vehicle from the
battery cable at the battery and vehicle: tow vehicle.
secure the nut and bolt. Cover 1. Park on a level surface. 9. Release the parking brake.
the negative battery post with a
2. Set the parking brake, then 10. Reset any lost presets.
non-conductive material to
prevent any contact with the shift the transmission to The outside temperature
negative battery terminal. P (Park), and move the ignition display will default to 0 °C
key to OFF. (32 °F) but will reset with
7. Shift the transmission to
3. Connect the battery. normal usage.
P (Park).
4. Apply the brake pedal.
Caution 5. Shift the transfer case out of
N (Neutral) to Two-Wheel Drive
If the steering column is locked, High. See “Shifting out of
vehicle damage may occur. N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel
Drive 0 231. See your dealer if
8. Move the steering wheel to the transfer case cannot be
make sure the steering column shifted out of N (Neutral).
is unlocked. 6. Check that the vehicle is in
Two-Wheel Drive High by
shifting the transmission to
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Dolly Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive
be towed with the rear wheels on vehicle from the front:
Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the ground. Two-wheel-drive
the Ground) – Two-Wheel-Drive 1. Attach the dolly to the tow
transmissions have no provisions vehicle following the dolly
Vehicles for internal lubrication while being manufacturer's instructions.
towed.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the
To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive dolly.
vehicle, the vehicle must be towed
with the rear wheels on the dolly. 3. Shift the transmission to
See “Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off P (Park).
the Ground)” later in this section. 4. Set the parking brake.
Front Towing (Front Wheels Off
the Ground) – Four-Wheel-Drive { Warning
Vehicles
Shifting a four-wheel-drive
vehicle's transfer case into
N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle
to roll even if the transmission is
Caution in P (Park). You or others could
be injured. Set the parking brake
If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is
before shifting the transfer case
towed with the rear wheels on the
to N (Neutral).
ground, the transmission could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle 5. Use a clamping device
warranty. Never tow the vehicle designed for towing to ensure
with the rear wheels on the that the front wheels are locked
ground. into the straight position.
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6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off 5. Use a clamping device
following the manufacturer's the Ground) designed for towing to ensure
instructions. that the front wheels are locked
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles into the straight position.
7. Shift the transfer case to
N (Neutral). See “Shifting into 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel
Drive 0 231 for the proper Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
procedure.
8. Release the parking brake only
{ Warning
after the vehicle being towed is Shifting a four-wheel-drive
firmly attached to the tow vehicle's transfer case into
vehicle. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle
9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. to roll even if the transmission is
in P (Park). You or others could
be injured. Set the parking brake
before shifting the transfer case
To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive to N (Neutral).
vehicle from the rear:
1. Drive the rear wheels onto the To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive
dolly. vehicle from the rear:
2. Set the parking brake. See 1. Drive the rear wheels onto the
Parking Brake 0 239. dolly.
3. Put the transmission in 2. Set the parking brake. See
P (Park). Parking Brake 0 239.
4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly 3. Put the transmission in
following the manufacturer's P (Park).
instructions.
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4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Appearance Care
following the manufacturer's Caution (Continued)
instructions.
Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all
5. Use a clamping device manufacturer directions regarding
designed for towing to ensure Locks correct product usage, necessary
that the front wheels are locked Locks are lubricated at the factory. safety precautions, and
into the straight position. Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any
6. Shift the transfer case to absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product.
N (Neutral). See “Shifting into locks greased after using. See
N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel Recommended Fluids and
Drive 0 231 for the proper Lubricants 0 374.
procedure. Caution
Washing the Vehicle
7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Avoid using high-pressure
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct washes closer than 30 cm (12 in)
sunlight. to the surface of the vehicle. Use
of power washers exceeding
8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result
Caution
in damage or removal of paint
Do not use petroleum-based, and decals.
acidic, or abrasive cleaning
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic Caution
parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle Do not power wash any
warranty. Approved cleaning component under the hood that
products can be obtained from has this e symbol.
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are damaged, see your dealer to
Caution (Continued) have the damage assessed and Caution
repaired. Foreign materials such as
This could cause damage that calcium chloride and other salts, ice Machine compounding or
would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree aggressive polishing on a
vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
industrial chimneys, etc., can may damage it. Use only
If using an automatic car wash, damage the vehicle's finish if they non-abrasive waxes and polishes
follow with the car wash remain on painted surfaces. Wash that are made for a basecoat/
instructions. The windshield wiper the vehicle as soon as possible. clearcoat paint finish on the
and rear window wiper, if equipped, If necessary, use non-abrasive vehicle.
must be off. Remove any cleaners that are marked safe for
accessories that may be damaged painted surfaces to remove foreign
To keep the paint finish looking new,
or interfere with the car wash matter.
keep the vehicle garaged or
equipment. Occasional hand waxing or mild covered whenever possible.
Rinse the vehicle well, before polishing should be done to remove
residue from the paint finish. See Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
washing and after, to remove all Moldings
cleaning agents completely. If they your dealer for approved cleaning
are allowed to dry on the surface, products.
they could stain. Caution
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
Dry the finish with a soft, clean uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, Failure to clean and protect the
chamois or an all-cotton towel to decals, simulated wood, or flat paint bright metal moldings can result
avoid surface scratches and water as damage can occur. in a hazy white finish or pitting.
spotting. This damage would not be
Finish Care covered by the vehicle warranty.

Application of aftermarket clearcoat

sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces
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The bright metal moldings on the rinse the bedliner surface following Follow instructions under "Washing
vehicle are aluminum, chrome or a chemical spill to avoid permanent the Vehicle" previously in this
stainless steel. To prevent damage damage. section.
always follow these cleaning Spray-in bedliners can fade from Lamp covers are made of plastic,
instructions: oxidation, road dirt, heavy-duty and some have a UV protective
. Be sure the molding is cool to hauling, and hard water stains. coating. Do not clean or wipe them
the touch before applying any Clean it periodically by washing off while they are dry.
cleaning solution. the loose dirt and using a mild Do not use any of the following on
. Use only approved cleaning detergent. To restore the original lamp covers:
solutions for aluminum, chrome appearance, apply the bedliner
conditioner available through your . Abrasive or caustic agents.
or stainless steel. Some
cleaners are highly acidic or dealer. . Washer fluids and other cleaning
contain alkaline substances and agents in higher concentrations
can damage the moldings. Caution than suggested by the
manufacturer.
. Always dilute a concentrated Using silicone-based products
cleaner according to the . Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
may damage the bedliner, reduce
manufacturer’s instructions. or other harsh cleaners.
the slip-resistant texture, and
. Do not use cleaners that are not attract dirt. . Ice scrapers or other hard items.
intended for automotive use. . Aftermarket appearance caps or
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ covers while the lamps are
vehicle after washing to protect Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and illuminated, due to excessive
and extend the molding finish. heat generated.
Stripes
Spray-In Bedliner Care Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
A spray-in bedliner is a permanent soft cloth, and a car washing soap
coating that bonds to the truck bed to clean exterior lamps, lenses and
and cannot be removed. Promptly emblems, decals, and stripes.
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Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires
Caution cloth or paper towel soaked with
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
windshield washer fluid or a mild
Failure to clean lamps properly clean the tires.
detergent. Wash the windshield
can cause damage to the lamp thoroughly when cleaning the
cover that would not be covered blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and Caution
by the vehicle warranty. a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper Using petroleum-based tire
streaking. dressing products on the vehicle
may damage the paint finish and/
Caution Replace the wiper blades if they are or tires. When applying a tire
worn or damaged. Damage can be dressing, always wipe off any
Using wax on low gloss black caused by extreme dusty overspray from all painted
finish stripes can increase the conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,
surfaces on the vehicle.
gloss level and create a snow, and ice.
non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and
Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim — Aluminum
water only. Apply weatherstrip lubricant on or Chrome
weatherstrips to make them last
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
longer, seal better, and not stick or
Air Intakes soap and water to clean the wheels.
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips
After rinsing thoroughly with clean
Clear debris from the air intakes, once a year. Hot, dry climates may
water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
between the hood and windshield, require more frequent application.
A wax may then be applied.
when washing the vehicle. Black marks from rubber material on
painted surfaces can be removed by
Windshield and Wiper Blades rubbing with a clean cloth. See
Clean the outside of the windshield Recommended Fluids and
with glass cleaner. Lubricants 0 374.
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Visually check constant velocity joint
Caution Caution (Continued) boots and axle seals for leaks.
Chrome wheels and other chrome silicone carbide tire cleaning Body Component Lubrication
trim may be damaged if the brushes. Damage could occur Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
vehicle is not washed after driving and the repairs would not be hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel
on roads that have been sprayed covered by the vehicle warranty. fuel door hinge, and power assist
with magnesium, calcium, step hinges, unless the components
or sodium chloride. These are plastic. Applying silicone grease
Brake System
chlorides are used on roads for on weatherstrips with a clean cloth
conditions such as ice and dust. Visually inspect brake lines and will make them last longer, seal
Always wash the chrome with hoses for proper hook-up, binding, better, and not stick or squeak
soap and water after exposure. leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors Underbody Maintenance
for surface condition. Inspect drum At least twice a year, spring and fall,
brake linings/shoes for wear or use plain water to flush any
Caution cracks. Inspect all other brake parts. corrosive materials from the
Steering, Suspension, and underbody. Take care to thoroughly
To avoid surface damage, do not
Chassis Components clean any areas where mud and
use strong soaps, chemicals,
other debris can collect.
abrasive polishes, cleaners, Visually inspect steering,
brushes, or cleaners that contain suspension, and chassis Do not directly power wash the
acid on aluminum or components for damaged, loose, transfer case and/or front/rear axle
chrome-plated wheels. Use only or missing parts or signs of wear at output seals. High pressure water
approved cleaners. Also, never least once a year. can overcome the seals and
drive a vehicle with aluminum or contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
Inspect power steering for proper fluid will decrease the life of the
chrome-plated wheels through an attachment, connections, binding, transfer case and/or axles and
automatic car wash that uses leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. should be replaced.
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Sheet Metal Damage Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean
the interior using the following
If the vehicle is damaged and To prevent dirt particle abrasions, cleaners or techniques:
requires sheet metal repair or regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
replacement, make sure the body Immediately remove any soils. . Never use a razor or any other
repair shop applies anti-corrosion Newspapers or dark garments can sharp object to remove soil from
material to parts repaired or transfer color to the vehicle’s any interior surface.
replaced to restore corrosion interior. . Never use a brush with stiff
protection. bristles.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
Original manufacturer replacement dust from knobs and crevices on the . Never rub any surface
parts will provide the corrosion instrument cluster. Using a mild aggressively or with too much
protection while maintaining the soap solution, immediately remove pressure.
vehicle warranty. hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect
. Do not use laundry detergents or
Finish Damage repellent from all interior surfaces or
dishwashing soaps with
permanent damage may result.
Quickly repair minor chips and degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
Use cleaners specifically designed use approximately 20 drops per
scratches with touch-up materials
for the surfaces being cleaned to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
available from your dealer to avoid
prevent permanent damage. Apply A concentrated soap solution will
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
all cleaners directly to the cleaning create streaks and attract dirt.
damage can be corrected in your
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any Do not use solutions that contain
dealer's body and paint shop.
switches or controls. Remove strong or caustic soap.
Chemical Paint Spotting cleaners quickly.
. Do not heavily saturate the
Airborne pollutants can fall upon Before using cleaners, read and upholstery when cleaning.
and attack painted vehicle surfaces follow all safety instructions on the
. Do not use cleaners containing
causing blotchy, ring-shaped label. While cleaning the interior,
solvents.
discolorations, and small, irregular open the doors and windows to get
dark spots etched into the paint proper ventilation.
surface. Refer to “Finish Care”
previously in this section.
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Interior Glass Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by
gently wringing until water does
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned.
not drip from the cleaning cloth.
dampened with water. Wipe droplets . When lightly soiled, wipe with a
left behind with a clean dry cloth. 3. Start on the outside edge of the
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
If necessary, use a commercial soil and gently rub toward the
dampened with water.
glass cleaner after cleaning with center. Fold the cleaning cloth
plain water. . When heavily soiled, use warm to a clean area frequently to
soapy water. prevent forcing the soil in to the
Caution fabric.
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
4. Continue gently rubbing the
To prevent scratching, never use Start by vacuuming the surface soiled area until there is no
abrasive cleaners on automotive using a soft brush attachment. If a longer any color transfer from
glass. Abrasive cleaners or rotating vacuum brush attachment is the soil to the cleaning cloth.
aggressive cleaning may damage being used, only use it on the floor
carpet. Before cleaning, gently 5. If the soil is not completely
the rear window defogger.
remove as much of the soil as removed, use a mild soap
possible: solution followed only by plain
Cleaning the windshield with water water.
. Gently blot liquids with a paper
during the first three to six months If the soil is not completely
of ownership will reduce tendency towel. Continue blotting until no
more soil can be removed. removed, it may be necessary to
to fog. use a commercial upholstery
. For solid soils, remove as much
Speaker Covers cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
as possible prior to vacuuming. hidden area for colorfastness before
Vacuum around a speaker cover To clean: using a commercial upholstery
gently, so that the speaker will not cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
be damaged. Clean spots with water 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free
formation occurs, clean the entire
and mild soap. colorfast cloth with water.
fabric or carpet.
Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint After cleaning, use a paper towel to
transfer to the fabric or carpet. blot excess moisture.
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Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather,
and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Caution (Continued)
Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not
surfaces or vehicle displays. First, Surfaces recommended.
use a soft bristle brush to remove Use a soft microfiber cloth
dirt that can scratch the surface. dampened with water to remove Do not use cleaners that increase
Then gently clean by rubbing with a dust and loose dirt. For a more gloss, especially on the instrument
microfiber cloth. Never use window thorough cleaning, use a soft panel. Reflected glare can decrease
cleaners or solvents. Periodically microfiber cloth dampened with a visibility through the windshield
hand wash the microfiber cloth mild soap solution. under certain conditions.
separately, using mild soap. Do not
use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
Caution Caution
thoroughly and air dry before
next use. Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause
especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics
Caution well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces. If an air
may cause permanent damage. freshener comes in contact with
Do not attach a device with a Wipe excess moisture from these
suction cup to the display. This any plastic or painted surface in
surfaces after cleaning and allow the vehicle, blot immediately and
may cause damage and would them to dry naturally. Never use
not be covered by the vehicle clean with a soft cloth dampened
heat, steam, or spot removers. Do with a mild soap solution.
warranty. not use cleaners that contain Damage caused by air fresheners
silicone or wax-based products. would not be covered by the
Cleaners containing these vehicle warranty.
solvents can permanently change
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Cargo Cover and Floor Mats . Do not use a floor mat if the
Convenience Net vehicle is not equipped with a
floor mat retainer on the driver
If equipped, wash with warm water { Warning side floor.
and mild detergent. Do not use
chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold If a floor mat is the wrong size or . Use the floor mat with the
water, and then dry completely. is not properly installed, it can correct side up. Do not turn
interfere with the pedals. it over.
Care of Seat Belts Interference with the pedals can . Do not place anything on top of
Keep belts clean and dry. cause unintended acceleration the driver side floor mat.
and/or increased stopping
. Use only a single floor mat on
{ Warning distance which can cause a crash
and injury. Make sure the floor
the driver side.
Do not bleach or dye seat belt mat does not interfere with the . Do not place one floor mat on
webbing. It may severely weaken pedals. top of another.
the webbing. In a crash, they Removing and Replacing the
might not be able to provide Use the following guidelines for Floor Mats
adequate protection. Clean and proper floor mat usage:
rinse seat belt webbing only with Pull up on the rear of the floor mat
mild soap and lukewarm water. . The original equipment floor to unlock each retainer and remove.
Allow the webbing to dry. mats were designed for your
vehicle. If the floor mats need
replacing, it is recommended
that GM certified floor mats be
purchased. Non-GM floor mats
may not fit properly and may
interfere with the pedals. Always
check that the floor mats do not
interfere with the pedals.
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Reinstall by lining up the floor mat

retainer openings over the carpet
retainers and snapping into position.
Make sure the floor mat is properly
secured in place.
Verify the floor mat does not
interfere with the pedals.
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Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the
importance of providing
Maintenance This maintenance section applies to
vehicles with a gasoline engine. For
competitively priced maintenance
and repair services. With trained
diesel engine vehicles, see technicians, the dealer is the place
General Information "Maintenance Schedule" in the for routine maintenance such as oil
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 363 Duramax diesel supplement. changes and tire rotations and
Your vehicle is an important additional maintenance items like
Maintenance Schedule investment. This section describes tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 365 the required maintenance for the blades.
Special Application Services vehicle. Follow this schedule to help
Special Application protect against major repair Caution
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may Damage caused by improper
Additional Maintenance also help to maintain the value of maintenance can lead to costly
and Care the vehicle if it is sold. It is the repairs and may not be covered
Additional Maintenance responsibility of the owner to have by the vehicle warranty.
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 all required maintenance performed. Maintenance intervals, checks,
Your dealer has trained technicians inspections, recommended fluids,
Recommended Fluids, and lubricants are important to
Lubricants, and Parts who can perform required
maintenance using genuine keep the vehicle in good working
Recommended Fluids and condition.
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 replacement parts. They have
Maintenance Replacement up-to-date tools and equipment for Do not have chemical flushes that
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 fast and accurate diagnostics. Many are not approved by GM
dealers have extended evening and performed on the vehicle. The
Maintenance Records Saturday hours, courtesy use of flushes, solvents, cleaners,
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 377 transportation, and online or lubricants that are not
scheduling to assist with service
needs. (Continued)
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. Are driven on reasonable road
Caution (Continued) surfaces within legal driving { Warning
limits.
approved by GM could damage Performing maintenance work can
the vehicle, requiring expensive . Use the recommended fuel. See be dangerous and can cause
repairs that are not covered by Fuel 0 255. serious injury. Perform
the vehicle warranty. Refer to the information in the maintenance work only if the
Maintenance Schedule Additional required information, proper tools,
The Tire Rotation and Required Required Services - Normal chart. and equipment are available.
Services are the responsibility of the The Additional Required Services - If they are not, see your dealer to
vehicle owner. It is recommended to Severe are for vehicles that are: have a trained technician do the
have your dealer perform these work. See Doing Your Own
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Service Work 0 276.
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
in hot weather
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working . Mainly driven in hilly or
condition, improves fuel economy, mountainous terrain
and reduces vehicle emissions. . Frequently towing a trailer
Because of the way people use . Used for high speed or
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. competitive driving
There may need to be more
frequent checks and services. The . Used for taxi, police, or delivery
Additional Required Services - service
Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the
. Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional
within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart.
the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 210.
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Maintenance filter must be changed at least once
a year and the oil life system must
be needed if there is a reduction in
air flow, excessive window fogging,
Schedule be reset. Your trained dealer or odors.
technician can perform this work.
Owner Checks and Services If the engine oil life system is reset Tire Rotation and Required
accidentally, service the vehicle Services Every 12 000 km/
At Each Fuel Stop
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the 7,500 mi
. Check the engine oil level. See last service. Reset the oil life
Engine Oil 0 281. Rotate the tires, if recommended for
system when the oil is changed. the vehicle, and perform the
Once a Month See Engine Oil Life System 0 283. following services. See Tire
. Check the tire inflation Passenger Compartment Air Rotation 0 325.
pressures. See Tire Pressure Filter . Check engine oil level and oil
0 320. life percentage. If needed,
The passenger compartment air
. Inspect the tires for wear. See change engine oil and filter, and
filter removes dust, pollen, and
Tire Inspection 0 325. reset oil life system.
other airborne irritants from outside
See Engine Oil 0 281 and
. Check the windshield washer air that is pulled into the vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System 0 283.
fluid level. See Washer Fluid The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance. . Check engine coolant level. See
0 293.
Inspect the passenger compartment Cooling System 0 287.
Engine Oil Change air filter every 36 000 km . Check windshield washer fluid
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL (22,500 mi) or two years, whichever level. See Washer Fluid 0 293.
SOON message displays, have the comes first. Replace if necessary.
More frequent replacement may be . Visually inspect windshield wiper
engine oil and filter changed within blades for wear, cracking,
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven needed if the vehicle is driven in
areas with heavy traffic, areas with or contamination. See Exterior
under the best conditions, the Care 0 353. Replace worn or
engine oil life system may not poor air quality, or areas with high
dust levels. Replacement may also damaged wiper blades. See
indicate the need for vehicle service Wiper Blade Replacement
for up to a year. The engine oil and 0 300.
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. Check tire inflation pressures. . Check starter switch. See Starter . Verify spare tire key lock
See Tire Pressure 0 320. Switch Check 0 298. operation and lubricate as
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire . Check automatic transmission needed. See Tire Changing
Inspection 0 325. shift lock control function. See 0 334.
. Visually check for fluid leaks. Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter. 0 299.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
. Check ignition transmission lock.
0 286.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
. Inspect brake system. See Check 0 299.
Exterior Care 0 353.
. Check parking brake and
. Visually inspect steering, automatic transmission park
suspension, and chassis mechanism. See Park Brake and
components for damaged, loose, P (Park) Mechanism Check
or missing parts or signs of 0 300.
wear. See Exterior Care 0 353.
. Check accelerator pedal for
. Check restraint system damage, high effort, or binding.
components. See Safety System Replace if needed.
Check 0 59.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
. Visually inspect fuel system for signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage or leaks. damage. Check the hold open
. Visually inspect exhaust system ability of the strut. If the hold
and nearby heat shields for open is low, service the gas
loose or damaged parts. strut. See Gas Strut(s) 0 301.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0 353.
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2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi

4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
4WD. (4)
@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @
Replace brake fluid. If equipped with an automatic
transmission. (7)
Replace brake/clutch fluid. If equipped with
manual transmission. (8)

Footnotes — Maintenance replacement may be needed if fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer

Schedule Additional Required driving in areas with heavy traffic, can help determine when to replace
Services - Normal poor air quality, high dust levels, the filter.
(1) Or every two years, whichever or environmental allergens.
comes first. More frequent Passenger compartment air filter
passenger compartment air filter replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window
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(2) Or every four years, whichever (8) If equipped with a manual
comes first. If driving in dusty transmission, replace brake/clutch
conditions, inspect the filter at each fluid every three years. See Brake
oil change or more often as needed. Fluid 0 294.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the transfer case fluid.
Contaminated fluid will decrease the
life of the transfer case and/or axles
and should be replaced.
(5) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 287.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(7) If equipped with an automatic
transmission, replace brake fluid
every five years. See Brake Fluid
0 294.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi

4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @
Change manual transmission fluid. @ @ @
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
4WD. (4)
@ @ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @
Replace brake fluid. If equipped with an automatic
transmission. (7)
Replace brake/clutch fluid. If equipped with
manual transmission. (8)
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Footnotes — Maintenance contaminate the transfer case fluid. Special Application
Schedule Additional Required Contaminated fluid will decrease the
Services - Severe life of the transfer case and/or axles Services
(1) Or every two years, whichever and should be replaced. . Severe Commercial Use
comes first. More frequent (5) Or every five years, whichever Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis
passenger compartment air filter comes first. See Cooling System components every oil change.
replacement may be needed if 0 287. . Have underbody flushing service
driving in areas with heavy traffic, (6) Or every 10 years, whichever performed. See "Underbody
poor air quality, high dust levels, comes first. Inspect for fraying, Maintenance" in Exterior Care
or environmental allergens. excessive cracking, or damage; 0 353.
Passenger compartment air filter replace, if needed.
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window (7) If equipped with an automatic
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer transmission, replace brake fluid
can help determine when to replace every five years. See Brake Fluid
the filter. 0 294.
(2) Or every four years, whichever (8) If equipped with a manual
comes first. If driving in dusty transmission, replace brake/clutch
conditions, inspect the filter at each fluid every three years. See Brake
oil change or more often as needed. Fluid 0 294.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
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. To avoid break-down or failure to . Trained dealer technicians have
Additional start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment
Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and
. Trained dealer technicians have recommend quality parts
Your vehicle is an important
the diagnostic equipment to test engineered for the vehicle.
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly the battery and ensure that the Fluids
repairs. To maintain vehicle connections and cables are
corrosion-free. Proper fluid levels and approved
performance, additional
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
maintenance services may be
Belts and components. See
required.
. Belts may need replacing if they Recommended Fluids and
It is recommended that your dealer Lubricants 0 374 for GM approved
squeak or show signs of
perform these services — their fluids.
cracking or splitting.
trained dealer technicians know . Engine oil and windshield
your vehicle best. Your dealer can . Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment washer fluid levels should be
also perform a thorough
to inspect the belts and checked at every fuel fill.
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your recommend adjustment or . Instrument cluster lights may
vehicle may need attention. replacement when necessary. come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
The following list is intended to Brakes filled.
explain the services and conditions
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
to look for that may indicate Hoses
crucial to safe driving.
services are required.
. Signs of brake wear may include Hoses transport fluids and should
Battery chirping, grinding, or squealing be regularly inspected to ensure
noises, or difficulty stopping. that there are no cracks or leaks.
The 12-volt battery supplies power
With a multi-point inspection, your
to start the engine and operate any
dealer can inspect the hoses and
additional electrical accessories.
advise if replacement is needed.
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Lamps of leaking, blown seals, Vehicle Care
Properly working headlamps, or damage, and can advise To help keep the vehicle looking like
taillamps, and brake lamps are when service is needed. new, vehicle care products are
important to see and be seen on Tires available from your dealer. For
the road. information on how to clean and
Tires need to be properly inflated, protect the vehicle’s interior and
. Signs that the headlamps need rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
attention include dimming, failure exterior, see Interior Care 0 358 and
the tires can save money and fuel, Exterior Care 0 353.
to light, cracking, or damage. and can reduce the risk of tire
The brake lamps need to be failure. Wheel Alignment
checked periodically to ensure
. Signs that the tires need to be Wheel alignment is critical for
that they light when braking.
replaced include three or more ensuring that the tires deliver
. With a multi-point inspection, visible treadwear indicators; cord optimal wear and performance.
your dealer can check the lamps or fabric showing through the . Signs that the alignment may
and note any concerns. rubber; cracks or cuts in the need to be adjusted include
Shocks and Struts tread or sidewall; or a bulge or pulling, improper vehicle
split in the tire. handling, or unusual tire wear.
Shocks and struts help aid in control
. Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required
for a smoother ride.
inspect and recommend the right equipment to ensure proper
. Signs of wear may include tires. Your dealer can also
steering wheel vibration, bounce/ wheel alignment.
provide tire/wheel balancing
sway while braking, longer services to ensure smooth Windshield
stopping distance, or uneven vehicle operation at all speeds.
tire wear. For safety, appearance, and the
Your dealer sells and services best viewing, keep the windshield
. As part of the multi-point name brand tires. clean and clear.
inspection, trained dealer
. Signs of damage include
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs scratches, cracks, and chips.
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. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
. Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
recommended fluids and lubricants section in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (6 Speed) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (8 Speed) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19331925, in
Canada 19300537).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL coolant.
See Cooling System 0 287.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 281.
Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Front (If Equipped With Four-Wheel SAE 75W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in
Drive) and Rear Axle Canada 88863090).
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in
Canada 19299819).
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Canada 10953474).
Hinge and Linkage, Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt
Linkage, and Fuel Door Hinge
Manual Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case (If Equipped With DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Four-Wheel Drive)
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
equivalent.
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in
Canada 10953437).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.

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 94775933 A3195C
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Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number

Oil Filter
2.5L L4 12640445 PF64
3.6L V6 55594651 PF2257G
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 23135671 CF196
Spark Plugs
2.5L L4 12627160 41-115
3.6L V6 12646780 41-130
Wiper Blades
Driver Side – 55 cm (21.7 in) 84225697 —
Passenger Side – 45 cm (17.7 in) 84225696 —
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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.
Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Technical Data Vehicle Identification parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 379 for the vehicle's engine code.
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle Identification Service Parts
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Identification Label
Service Parts Identification
There may be a label on the inside
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
of the glove box that contains the
Vehicle Data following information:
Capacities and . Vehicle Identification
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Number (VIN)
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 381
This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation
corner of the instrument panel, on
. Paint information
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
be seen through the windshield from . Production options and special
outside. The Vehicle Identification equipment
Number (VIN) also appears on the If there is no label, there is a
Vehicle Certification and Service barcode on the certification label on
Parts labels and certificates of title the center (B) pillar to scan for this
and registration. same information.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 374.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
Capacities
Application
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System
2.5L L4 9.1 L 9.6 qt
3.6L V6 10.6 L 11.2 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
2.5L L4 4.7 L 5.0 qt
3.6L V6 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank 80 L 21 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.9 L 2.0 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap
2.5L L4 A 0.95–1.10mm (0.037–
0.043 in)
3.6L V6 N 0.80–0.90mm (0.031–
0.035 in)
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Engine Drive Belt Routing

V6 Engines
L4 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.
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Customer Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to
Customer Information
Information the United States
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Customer Satisfaction
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure
Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are
Customer Satisfaction Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 important to your dealer and to
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns
Customer Assistance General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
with the sales transaction or the
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be
Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 385
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes,
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . 385 however, despite the best intentions
GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 394 of all concerned, misunderstandings
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 can occur. If your concern has not
Roadside Assistance OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 395 been resolved to your satisfaction,
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 the following steps should be taken:
Scheduling Service
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern
Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 management. Normally, concerns
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 389 can be quickly resolved at that level.
Service Publications Ordering If the matter has already been
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 reviewed with the sales, service,
Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 of your dealership or the general
manager.
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STEP TWO : If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, decision given in your case, you
member of dealership management, remember that your concern will may reject it and proceed with any
it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's other venue for relief available
resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest to you.
further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. You may contact the BBB Auto Line
Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : Program using the toll-free
Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Both General Motors and your telephone number or write them at
Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making the following address:
Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied
1-800-263-3777 (English), BBB Auto Line Program
with your new vehicle. However, Council of Better Business Bureaus,
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). if you continue to remain unsatisfied Inc.
We encourage you to call the after following the procedure 3033 Wilson Boulevard
toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you Suite 600
inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business Arlington, VA 22201
following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program to
give the Customer Assistance enforce your rights. Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
representative: http://www.bbb.org/council/
The BBB Auto Line Program is an programs-services/
. Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered dispute-handling-and-resolution/
Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business bbb-auto-line
from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive
title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or This program is available in all
the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle 50 states and the District of
through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
be required to resort to this informal vehicle age, mileage, and other
. Dealership name and location.
dispute resolution program prior to factors. General Motors reserves
. Vehicle delivery date and filing a court action, use of the the right to change eligibility
present mileage. program is free of charge and your limitations and/or discontinue its
case will generally be heard within participation in this program.
40 days. If you do not agree with the
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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance
Owners : In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor
not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
Offices
addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to
procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for
and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer
Company wants you to be aware of 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet,
its participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to:
Mediation/Arbitration Program. The Mediation/Arbitration Program
General Motors of Canada United States and Puerto Rico
c/o Customer Care Centre
Company has committed to binding General Motors of Canada Chevrolet Motor Division
arbitration of owner disputes Company Chevrolet Customer Assistance
involving factory-related vehicle Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Center
service claims. The program 1908 Colonel Sam Drive P.O. Box 33170
provides for the review of the facts Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Detroit, MI 48232-5170
involved by an impartial third party www.Chevrolet.com
arbiter, and may include an informal Your inquiry should be accompanied
hearing before the arbiter. The by the Vehicle Identification 1-800-222-1020
program is designed so that the Number (VIN). 1-800-833-2438 (For Text
entire dispute settlement process, Telephone Devices (TTYs))
from the time you file your complaint Roadside Assistance:
to the final decision, should be 1-800-243-8872
completed in about 70 days. We From U.S. Virgin Islands:
believe our impartial program offers 1-800-496-9994
advantages over courts in most
jurisdictions because it is informal,
quick, and free of charge.
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Canada the U.S. can communicate with D : Select a preferred dealer and
Chevrolet by dialing: view locations, maps, phone
General Motors of Canada
1-800-833-2438. TTY users in numbers, and hours.
Company
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: r : Track your vehicle’s warranty
CA1-163-005 information.
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Online Owner Center
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 J : View active recalls by Vehicle
Online Owner Experience Identification Number (VIN). See
www.gm.ca (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
1-800-263-3777 (English) 0 378.
The Chevrolet online owner
1-800-263-7854 (French)
1-800-263-3830 (For Text
experience allows interaction with H : View GM Card, SiriusXM
Chevrolet and keeps important Satellite radio (if equipped), and
Telephone devices (TTYs))
vehicle-specific information in one OnStar account information (if
Roadside Assistance:
place. equipped).
1-800-268-6800
Membership Benefits F : Chat with online help
Overseas representatives.
E : Download owner’s manuals
Please contact the local General and view vehicle-specific how-to See my.chevrolet.com to register
Motors Business Unit. videos. your vehicle.

Customer Assistance for G : View maintenance schedules, Chevrolet Owner Centre

alerts, and OnStar Vehicle (Canada) chevroletowner.ca
Text Telephone (TTY) Diagnostic Information. Schedule
Users service appointments. Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre:
To assist customers who are deaf, I : View and print dealer-recorded . Chat live with online help
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired service records and self-recorded representatives.
and who use Text Telephones service records. . Locate owner resources such as
(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY lease-end, financing, and
equipment available at its Customer warranty information.
Assistance Center. Any TTY user in
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. Retrieve your favorite articles, To learn about the GM Mobility Calling for Assistance
quizzes, tips, and multimedia program, see www.gmmobility.com
When calling Roadside Assistance,
galleries organized into the or call the GM Mobility Assistance
have the following information
Featured Articles and Auto Care Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text
ready:
Sections. Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935. . Your name, home address, and
. Download owner’s manuals.
home telephone number
. Find the General Motors of Canada also has
a Mobility program. See www.gm.ca . Telephone number of your
Chevrolet-recommended
or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE location
maintenance services.
(800-463-7483) for details. TTY . Location of the vehicle
users call 1-800-263-3830.
GM Mobility . Model, year, color, and license
Reimbursement Program Roadside Assistance plate number of the vehicle
Program . Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), and
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call delivery date of the vehicle
1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone
(TTY): 1-888-889-2438.) . Description of the problem
For Canadian-purchased vehicles, Coverage
call 1-800-268-6800. Services are provided for the
This program is available to Service is available 24 hours a day, duration of the vehicle’s powertrain
qualified applicants for cost 365 days a year. warranty.
reimbursement, up to certain limits,
of eligible aftermarket adaptive In the U.S., anyone driving the
equipment required for the vehicle, vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
such as hand controls or a person driving the vehicle without
wheelchair/scooter lift for the permission from the owner is not
vehicle. covered.
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Roadside Assistance is not a part of warranty service, or if the vehicle Services Not Included in
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. was in a crash and cannot be Roadside Assistance
General Motors North America and driven. Assistance is not given
. Impound towing caused by
Chevrolet reserve the right to make when the vehicle is stuck in the
any changes or discontinue the sand, mud, or snow. violation of any laws
Roadside Assistance program at . . Legal fines
Flat Tire Change: Service to
any time without notification. change a flat tire with the spare . Mounting, dismounting,
General Motors North America and tire. The spare tire, if equipped, or changing of snow tires,
Chevrolet reserve the right to limit must be in good condition and chains, or other traction devices
services or payment to an owner or properly inflated. It is the owner's
Service is not provided if a vehicle
driver if they decide the claims are responsibility for the repair or
is in an area that is not accessible
made too often, or the same type of replacement of the tire if it is not
to the service vehicle or is not a
claim is made many times. covered by the warranty.
regularly traveled or maintained
Services Provided . Battery Jump Start: Service to public road, which includes ice and
jump start a dead battery. winter roads. Off-road use is not
. Emergency Fuel Delivery:
. Trip Interruption Benefits and covered.
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest Assistance: If your trip is Services Specific to
service station. interrupted due to a warranty Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
event, incidental expenses may
. Lock-Out Service: Service to be reimbursed within the . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
unlock the vehicle if you are Powertrain warranty period. is up to 7 liters. If available,
locked out. A remote unlock may Items considered are reasonable diesel fuel delivery may be
be available if you have OnStar. and customary hotel, meals, restricted. Propane and other
For security reasons, the driver rental car, or a vehicle being fuels are not provided through
must present identification delivered back to the customer, this service.
before this service is given. up to 500 miles. . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
. Emergency Tow from a Public registration is required.
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Chevrolet dealer for
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. Trip Interruption Benefits and Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation
Assistance: Must be over
150 km from where your trip was
Appointments Program
started to qualify. When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership
Pre-authorization, original service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating
detailed receipts, and a copy of request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
the repair orders are required. scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer support
Once authorization has been and advising the service consultant program for vehicles with the
received, the Roadside of your transportation needs, your Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
Assistance advisor will help to dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada),
make arrangements and explain inconvenience. extended powertrain, and/or
how to receive payment. hybrid-specific warranties in both
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled
. Alternative Service: If into the service department the U.S. and Canada.
assistance cannot be provided immediately, keep driving it until it Several Courtesy Transportation
right away, the Roadside can be scheduled for service, options are available to assist in
Assistance advisor may give unless, of course, the problem is reducing inconvenience when
permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call warranty repairs are required.
emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, Courtesy Transportation is not a
receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. part of the New Vehicle Limited
after sending the original receipt
If your dealer requests you to bring Warranty. A separate booklet
to Roadside Assistance.
the vehicle for service, you are entitled “Limited Warranty and
Mechanical failures may be
urged to do so as early in the work Owner Assistance Information”
covered, however any cost for
day as possible to allow for furnished with each new vehicle
parts and labor for repairs not
same-day repair. provides detailed warranty coverage
covered by the warranty are the
information.
owner responsibility.
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Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to
For an overnight warranty repair, the unilaterally modify, change,
Warranty service can generally be
dealer may provide an available or discontinue Courtesy
completed while you wait. However,
courtesy rental vehicle or provide for Transportation at any time and to
if you are unable to do so, your
reimbursement of a rental vehicle. resolve all questions of claim
dealer may offer the following
Reimbursement is limited and must eligibility pursuant to the terms and
transportation options:
be supported by original receipts as conditions described herein at its
Shuttle Service well as a signed and completed sole discretion.
This includes one-way or round-trip rental agreement and meet state/
shuttle service within reasonable provincial, local, and rental vehicle Collision Damage Repair
time and distance parameters of provider requirements. If the vehicle is involved in a
your dealer's area. Requirements vary and may include collision and it is damaged, have the
minimum age requirements, damage repaired by a qualified
Public Transportation or Fuel insurance coverage, credit card, etc.
Reimbursement technician using the proper
Additional fees such as fuel usage equipment and quality replacement
If overnight warranty repairs are charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, parts. Poorly performed collision
needed, and public transportation is excessive mileage, or rental usage repairs diminish the vehicle resale
used, the expense must be beyond the completion of the repair value, and safety performance can
supported by original receipts and are also your responsibility. be compromised in subsequent
within the maximum amount allowed It may not be possible to provide a collisions.
by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. like vehicle as a courtesy rental.
customers arrange their own Collision Parts
transportation, limited Additional Program Genuine GM Collision parts are new
reimbursement for reasonable fuel Information parts made with the same materials
expenses may be available. Claim and construction methods as the
amounts should reflect actual costs All program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was
and be supported by original originally built. Genuine GM
receipts. See your dealer for every dealer. Contact your dealer
for specific availability. Collision parts are the best choice to
information. ensure that the vehicle's designed
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appearance, durability, and safety collisions. Aftermarket parts are not aftermarket collision parts. Some
are preserved. The use of Genuine covered by the GM New Vehicle insurance companies will not
GM parts can help maintain the GM Limited Warranty, and any vehicle specify aftermarket collision parts.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. failure related to such parts is not When purchasing insurance, we
Recycled original equipment parts covered by that warranty. recommend that you ensure that the
may also be used for repair. These vehicle will be repaired with GM
Repair Facility original equipment collision parts.
parts are typically removed from
vehicles that were total losses in GM also recommends that you If such insurance coverage is not
prior crashes. In most cases, the choose a collision repair facility that available from your current
parts being recycled are from meets your needs before you ever insurance carrier, consider switching
undamaged sections of the vehicle. need collision repairs. Your dealer to another insurance carrier.
A recycled original equipment GM may have a collision repair center If the vehicle is leased, the leasing
part may be an acceptable choice to with GM-trained technicians and company may require you to have
maintain the vehicle's originally state-of-the-art equipment, or be insurance that ensures repairs with
designed appearance and safety able to recommend a collision repair Genuine GM Original Equipment
performance; however, the history of center that has GM-trained Manufacturer (OEM) parts or
these parts is not known. Such parts technicians and comparable Genuine Manufacturer replacement
are not covered by the GM New equipment. parts. Read the lease carefully, as
Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any Insuring the Vehicle you may be charged at the end of
related failures are not covered by the lease for poor quality repairs.
that warranty. Protect your investment in the GM
vehicle with comprehensive and If a Crash Occurs
Aftermarket collision parts are also collision insurance coverage. There
available. These are made by If there has been an injury, call
are significant differences in the emergency services for help. Do not
companies other than GM and may quality of coverage afforded by
not have been tested for the vehicle. leave the scene of a crash until all
various insurance policy terms. matters have been taken care of.
As a result, these parts may fit Many insurance policies provide
poorly, exhibit premature durability/ Move the vehicle only if its position
reduced protection to the GM
corrosion problems, and may not vehicle by limiting compensation for
perform properly in subsequent damage repairs through the use of
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puts you in danger, or you are Choose a reputable repair facility the repair professional, and insist on
instructed to move it by a police that uses quality replacement parts. Genuine GM parts. Remember,
officer. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this if the vehicle is leased, you may be
Give only the necessary information section. obligated to have the vehicle
to police and other parties involved If the airbag has inflated, see What repaired with Genuine GM parts,
in the crash. Will You See after an Airbag even if your insurance coverage
Inflates? 0 65. does not pay the full cost.
For emergency towing see
Roadside Assistance Program If another party's insurance
Managing the Vehicle Damage company is paying for the repairs,
0 386. Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a
Gather the following information: In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that
. Driver name, address, and damage repairs, GM recommends insurance company's collision policy
telephone number that you take an active role in its repair limits, as you have no
repair. If you have a pre-determined contractual limits with that company.
. Driver license number In such cases, you can have control
repair facility of choice, take the
. Owner name, address, and vehicle there, or have it towed there. of the repair and parts choices as
telephone number Specify to the facility that any long as the cost stays within
required replacement collision parts reasonable limits.
. Vehicle license plate number
be original equipment parts, either
. Vehicle make, model, and new Genuine GM parts or recycled Service Publications
model year original GM parts. Remember, Ordering Information
. Vehicle Identification recycled parts will not be covered by
Number (VIN) the GM vehicle warranty. Service Manuals
. Insurance company and policy Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals have the diagnosis
number but you must live with the repair. and repair information on the
Depending on your policy limits, engines, transmission, axle,
. General description of the your insurance company may suspension, brakes, electrical,
damage to the other vehicle initially value the repair using steering, body, etc.
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with
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Owner Information For Credit Card Orders Only Operation is subject to the following
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see two conditions:
Owner publications are written
Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. 1. The device may not cause
specifically for owners and intended
to provide basic operational Or write to: harmful interference.
information about the vehicle. The Helm, Incorporated 2. The device must accept any
Owner’s Manual includes the Attention: Customer Service interference received, including
Maintenance Schedule for all 47911 Halyard Drive interference that may cause
models. Plymouth, MI 48170 undesired operation of the
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Prices are subject to change without device.
Owner’s Manual, and Warranty notice and without incurring Changes or modifications to any of
Manual. obligation. Allow ample time for these systems by other than an
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – delivery. authorized service facility could void
$40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and All listed prices are quoted in U.S. authorization to use this equipment.
shipping fees. funds. Make checks payable in U.S.
Without Pouch: Owner’s funds.
Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency
$25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Statement
shipping fees. This vehicle has systems that
Current and Past Models operate on a radio frequency that
complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the
Service and Owner publications are Federal Communications
available for many current and past Commission (FCC) rules and with
model year GM vehicles. Innovation, Science and Economic
ORDER TOLL FREE: Development (ISED) Canada's
1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday RSP-100 / license-exempt RSS's /
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time ICES-001.
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Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French)
the Vehicle Safety Hotline or write to:
Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to http:// Transport Canada
Reporting Safety Defects www.safercar.gov; or write to: Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate
to the United States Defect Investigations and
Administrator, NHTSA Recalls Division
Government 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 80 Noel Street
If you believe that your vehicle Washington, D.C. 20590 Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1
has a defect which could cause You can also obtain other
a crash or could cause injury or information about motor vehicle Reporting Safety Defects
death, you should immediately safety from http:// to General Motors
inform the National Highway www.safercar.gov.
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
Traffic Safety Administration
Transport Canada) in a situation like
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Reporting Safety Defects this, notify General Motors.
General Motors. to the Canadian Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:
If NHTSA receives similar Government
Chevrolet Motor Division
complaints, it may open an If you live in Canada, and you Chevrolet Customer Assistance
investigation, and if it finds that believe that the vehicle has a Center
a safety defect exists in a group safety defect, notify Transport P.O. Box 33170
of vehicles, it may order a recall Canada immediately, and notify Detroit, MI 48232-5170
and remedy campaign. General Motors of Canada In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
However, NHTSA cannot Company. Call Transport (English) or 1-800-263-7854
become involved in individual Canada at 1-800-333-0510; (French), or write:
problems between you, your go to:
dealer, or General Motors.
www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English)
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General Motors of Canada Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders
Company
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an
CA1-163-005 event data recorder (EDR). The
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near
computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air
In Mexico, call 01-800-466-0811. bag deployment or hitting a road
about the vehicle’s performance and
In other Central America and how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in
Caribbean Countries, call vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s
52-722-236-0680. monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is
transmission performance, to designed to record data related to
monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety
deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time,
crash, and, if equipped, to provide typically 30 seconds or less. The
antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to
control the vehicle. These modules record such data as:
may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your
technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating;
Some modules may also store data
. Whether or not the driver and
about how the vehicle is operated,
such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were
average speed. These modules may buckled/fastened;
retain personal preferences, such as . How far (if at all) the driver was
radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/
temperature settings. or brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was
traveling.
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These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and
better understanding of the share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar
circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, website.
injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional Information
Note consent of the lessee; in response 0 402.
to an official request by police or
EDR data are recorded by your similar government office; as part of
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash GM's defense of litigation through Infotainment System
situation occurs; no data are the discovery process; or, as If the vehicle is equipped with a
recorded by the EDR under normal required by law. Data that GM navigation system as part of the
driving conditions and no personal collects or receives may also be infotainment system, use of the
data (e.g., name, gender, age, and used for GM research needs or may system may result in the storage of
crash location) are recorded. be made available to others for destinations, addresses, telephone
However, other parties, such as law research purposes, where a need is numbers, and other trip information.
enforcement, could combine the shown and the data is not tied to a See the infotainment manual for
EDR data with the type of specific vehicle or vehicle owner. information on stored data and for
personally identifying data routinely
deletion instructions.
acquired during a crash
investigation. OnStar
To read data recorded by an EDR, If the vehicle is equipped with
special equipment is required, and OnStar and has an active service
access to the vehicle or the EDR is plan, additional data may be
needed. In addition to the vehicle collected through the OnStar
manufacturer, other parties, such as system. This includes information
law enforcement, that have the about the vehicle’s operation;
special equipment, can read the collisions involving the vehicle; the
information if they have access to use of the vehicle and its features;
the vehicle or the EDR. and, in certain situations, the
location and approximate GPS
speed of the vehicle. Refer to the
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OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details
including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
OnStar Overview
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
The OnStar system status light is
OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons. If the
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 status light is:
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 = Voice Command Button . Solid Green: System is ready.
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Q Blue OnStar Button . Flashing Green: On a call.
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
> Red Emergency Button . Red: Indicates a problem.
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional This vehicle may be equipped with a . Off: System is active. Press Q
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 comprehensive, in-vehicle system twice to speak with an OnStar
that can connect to an OnStar Advisor.
Advisor for Emergency, Security,
Navigation, Connections, and Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
Diagnostics Services. OnStar (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
services may require a paid service Advisor.
plan and data plan. OnStar requires Functionality of the Voice Command
the vehicle battery and electrical button may vary by vehicle and
system, cellular service, and GPS region.
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to
existing emergency service
providers. OnStar may collect
information about you and your
vehicle, including location
information. See OnStar User
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= to: . Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
Press
if equipped.
OnStar Services
. Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See the Press > to get a priority connection Emergency
infotainment manual for to an OnStar Advisor available Emergency Services require an
information on how to use the 24/7 to: active, OnStar service plan
OnStar app. . Get help for an emergency. (excludes Basic Plan). With
Or . Be a Good Samaritan or Automatic Crash Response, built-in
. Make a call, end a call, respond to an AMBER Alert. sensors can automatically alert a
or answer an incoming call. specially trained OnStar Advisor
. Get assistance in severe who is immediately connected in to
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling weather or other crisis situations the vehicle to help.
voice commands. and find evacuation routes.
Press > for a priority connection to
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
Navigation voice commands. emergency service providers, direct
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi them to your exact location, and
hotspot name or SSID and relay important information.
password, if equipped. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
Press Q to connect to an trained Advisors are available
Advisor to: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
. Verify account information or assistance, and information during a
update contact information. crisis.
. Get driving directions. With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
. Receive a Diagnostic check of can locate a nearby service provider
the vehicle's key operating to help with a flat tire, a battery
systems. jump, or an empty gas tank.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
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Security Navigation Cancel Route
If equipped, OnStar provides these OnStar navigation requires a 1. Press =. System responds:
services: specific OnStar service plan. “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn 2. Say “Cancel route.” System
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to directions or have them sent to the responds: “Do you want to
pinpoint the vehicle and help vehicle’s navigation screen, cancel directions?”
authorities quickly recover it. if equipped. 3. Say “Yes.” System responds:
. With Remote Ignition Block, “OK, request completed, thank
if equipped, OnStar can block
Turn-by-Turn Navigation you, goodbye.”
the engine from being restarted. 1. Press Q to connect to an Route Preview
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Advisor.
if equipped, OnStar can work 1. Press =. System responds:
2. Request directions to be
with law enforcement to downloaded to the vehicle. “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
gradually slow the vehicle down. 2. Say “Route preview.” System
3. Follow the voice-guided
Theft Alarm Notification commands. responds with the next three
maneuvers.
If equipped, if the doors are locked Using Voice Commands
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a Repeat
During a Planned Route
notification by text, e-mail, or phone 1. Press =. System responds:
call will be sent. If the vehicle is Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the region. For some vehicles, press = 2. Say “Repeat.” System
vehicle. to open the OnStar app on the responds with the last direction
infotainment display. For other given, then responds with
vehicles press = as follows. “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
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Get My Destination Connections 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
devices can be connected. A data
1. Press =. System responds: The following OnStar services help plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. with staying connected. controls only when it is safe to
2. Say “Get my destination.” For coverage maps, see do so.
System responds with the www.onstar.com (U.S.) or 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
address and distance to the www.onstar.ca (Canada).
information, press = to open
destination, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Ensuring Security the OnStar app on the
. Change the default passwords infotainment display, then
Send Destination to Vehicle for the Wi-Fi hotspot and select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some
Directions can be sent to the myChevrolet mobile application. vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi
vehicle’s navigation screen, Make these passwords different Settings on the screen.
if equipped. from each other and use a 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
combination of letters, numbers, the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
Press Q, then ask the Advisor to and symbols to increase the password, and on some
download directions to the vehicle’s security. vehicles, the connection type
navigation system, if equipped. After (no Internet connection, 3G,
the call ends, the navigation screen . Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier). 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
will provide prompts to begin driving (poor, good, excellent).
directions. Routes that are sent to This is your network’s name that
the navigation screen can only be is visible to other wireless 3. To change the SSID or
canceled through the navigation devices. Choose a unique name password, press Q or call
system. and avoid family names or 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
vehicle descriptions. with an Advisor. On some
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped) vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
The vehicle may have a built-in the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
to the Internet and web content at
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After initial set-up, your vehicle’s . Send destinations to the vehicle. Remote Services
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect . Locate the vehicle on a map Contact an OnStar Advisor to
automatically to your mobile (U.S. market only). unlock the doors or sound the horn
devices. Manage data usage by
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot and flash the lamps.
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the on/off, manage settings, and OnStar AtYourService
myChevrolet mobile app, or by monitor data consumption,
contacting an OnStar Advisor. On if equipped. OnStar Advisors can provide offers
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be from restaurants and retailers on
. Locate a dealer and schedule your route, help locate hotels,
managed from the Wi-Fi service.
Hotspot menu. or book a room. These services
. Request roadside assistance. vary by market.
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If
. Set a parking reminder with pin OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Available)
drop, take a photo, make a note,
Download the myChevrolet mobile and set a timer. Make and receive calls with the
app to compatible Apple and built-in wireless calling service,
. Connect with Chevrolet on social which requires available minutes.
Android smartphones. Chevrolet
users can access the following media. Functionality of the Voice Command
services from a smartphone: For myChevrolet mobile app button may vary by vehicle and
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle, information and compatibility, see region. For some vehicles, press =
if factory-equipped. www.my.chevrolet.com. to open the OnStar app on the
An active OnStar service, infotainment display, then select
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped Hands-Free calling. For other
with automatic locks. compatible device, factory-installed
remote start, and power locks are vehicles press = as follows.
. Activate the horn and lamps. required. Data rates apply. See
Make a Call
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil onstar.com for details and system
life, or tire pressure, limitations. 1. Press =. System responds:
if factory-equipped with the Tire “OnStar ready.”
Pressure Monitor System.
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2. Say “Call.” System responds: End a Call of the vehicle’s health. Or press
“Call. Please say the name or Q to have an Advisor initiate a
number to call.” Press =. System responds: “Call remote diagnostic report.
ended.”
3. Say the entire number without . Proactive Alerts: Receive a
pausing, including a “1” and the Verify Minutes and Expiration real-time e-mail or text message
area code. System responds: regarding potential issues with
“OK, calling.” Press = and say “Minutes” then key vehicle components, such
“Verify” to check how many minutes as the battery, fuel system,
Calling 911 Emergency remain and their expiration date. or starter system. Alerts for
1. Press =. System responds: potential issues appear on the
“OnStar ready.”
Diagnostics infotainment display. Proactive
By monitoring and reporting on the Alerts are designed to help
2. Say “Call.” System responds: predict specific types of issues
“Call. Please say the name or vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics provides a based on information collected
number to call.” from the vehicle. Other factors
way to keep up on maintenance.
3. Say “911” without pausing. Capabilities vary by model. See may affect vehicle performance.
System responds: “911.” www.onstar.com for details and Not all issues will deliver alerts.
system limitations. Message and In some cases, a dealer service
4. Say “Call.” System responds: check may be required to
“OK, dialing 911.” data rates may apply. Advanced
Diagnostics requires an active confirm the accuracy of the
Retrieve My Number OnStar paid service plan, e-mail alerts.
address on file, and enrollment in . Dealer Maintenance Notification:
1. Press =. System responds: Advanced Diagnostics. Have the vehicle notify your
“OnStar ready.” preferred dealer when it is time
Includes:
2. Say “My number.” System for maintenance. Your dealer will
responds: “Your OnStar . Diagnostic Alerts: Set then contact you to set up an
Hands-Free Calling number is,” preferences to receive real-time appointment.
then says the number. e-mails, texts, or monthly reports
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To begin, press Q to speak to an .
OnStar Additional After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Advisor, or see www.onstar.com.
Information
Transferring Service
OnStar Smart Driver
Press Q to request account transfer
OnStar Smart Driver provides eligibility information. The Advisor
information about driving behavior to can cancel or change account
help maximize overall vehicle information.
performance, reduce wear and tear,
and enhance fuel efficiency. An Selling/Transferring the
Insurance Discounts Eligibility Vehicle
feature is also offered within OnStar Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
Smart Driver. See www.onstar.com (1-888-466-7827) immediately to
for details regarding vehicle terminate your OnStar services if
eligibility and system limitations. the vehicle is disposed of, sold,
OnStar, General Motors, and their transferred, or if the lease ends.
affiliates are not insurance
providers. Obtain insurance only Reactivation for Subsequent
from licensed insurance providers. Owners
In-Vehicle Audio Messages Press Q and follow the prompts to
Audio messages may play important speak to an Advisor as soon as
information at the following times: possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
. Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
service options.
Q to set up an account.
. With the OnStar Basic Plan, How OnStar Service Works
every 60 days. Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
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Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics, services. Service involving location Press Q to help:
Remote Services, Roadside information about the vehicle cannot
Assistance, Turn-by-Turn work unless GPS signals are . Locate a gas station with an
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling available, unobstructed, and attendant to pump gas.
are available on most vehicles. Not compatible with the OnStar . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
all OnStar services are available hardware. OnStar services may not that meets accessibility needs.
everywhere or on all vehicles. For work if the OnStar equipment is not
. Provide directions to the closest
more information, a full description properly installed or it has not been
of OnStar services, system properly maintained. If equipment or hospital or pharmacy in urgent
limitations, and OnStar User Terms, software is added, connected, situations.
Privacy Statement, and Software or modified, OnStar services may TTY Users
Terms: not work. Other problems beyond
the control of OnStar — such as OnStar has the ability to
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR communicate to deaf,
(1-888-466-7827). hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather,
electrical system design and hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.). architecture of the vehicle, damage customers while in the vehicle. The
to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless available dealer-installed TTY
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
phone network congestion or system can provide in-vehicle
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. jamming — may prevent service. access to all OnStar services,
except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
. Press Q to speak with an See Radio Frequency Statement Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
Advisor. 0 392.
OnStar Personal Identification
OnStar services cannot work unless Services for People with
the vehicle is in a place where Number (PIN)
Disabilities
OnStar has an agreement with a A PIN is needed to access some
wireless service provider for service Advisors provide services to help OnStar services. The PIN will need
in that area. The wireless service with physical disabilities and to be changed the first time when
provider must also have coverage, medical conditions. speaking with an Advisor. To
network capacity, reception, and
technology compatible with OnStar
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change the OnStar PIN, contact an Global Positioning or near the antenna to prevent
OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or System (GPS) blocking cellular and GPS signal
calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. reception.
. Obstruction of the GPS can
Warranty occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar
buildings; in parking garages; Message
OnStar equipment may be around airports; in tunnels and
warranted as part of the vehicle underpasses; or in an area with If there is limited cellular coverage
warranty. very dense trees. If GPS signals or the cellular network has reached
are not available, the OnStar maximum capacity, this message
Languages may come on. Press Q to try the
system should still operate to
The vehicle can be programmed to call OnStar. However, OnStar call again or try again after driving a
respond in multiple languages. could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area.
Press Q and ask for an Advisor. the exact location.
Vehicle and Power Issues
Advisors are available in English, . In emergency situations, OnStar
Spanish, and French. Available OnStar services require a vehicle
can use the last stored GPS
languages may vary by country. electrical system, wireless service,
location to send to emergency
and GPS satellite technologies to be
Potential Issues responders.
available and operating for features
OnStar cannot perform Remote A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is
Assistance after the vehicle has Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected.
been off continuously for 10 days Advisor may give a verbal route or
may ask for a call back after the Add-on Electrical Equipment
without an ignition cycle. If the
vehicle has not been started for vehicle is driven into an open area. The OnStar system is integrated
10 days, OnStar can contact Cellular and GPS Antennas into the electrical architecture of the
Roadside Assistance or a locksmith vehicle. Do not add any electrical
to help gain access to the vehicle. Cellular reception is required for equipment. See Add-On Electrical
OnStar to send remote signals to Equipment 0 272. Added electrical
the vehicle. Do not place items over
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equipment may interfere with the system status, identify whether OnStar - Software
operation of the OnStar system and updates or changes are available, Acknowledgements
cause it to not operate. or deliver updates or changes. An
active OnStar agreement constitutes Certain OnStar components include
Vehicle Software Updates consent to these software updates libcurl and unzip software and other
or changes and agreement that third party software. Below are the
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
either OnStar or GM may remotely notices and licenses associated with
software updates or changes to the
deliver them to the vehicle. libcurl and unzip and for other third
vehicle without further notice or
party software please see http://
consent. These updates or changes
may enhance or maintain safety, Privacy opensource.lge.com/index
security, or the operation of the The complete OnStar Privacy www.onstar.com/us/en/
vehicle or the vehicle systems. Statement may be found at
libcurl:
Software updates or changes may www.onstar.com (U.S.),
affect or erase data or settings that or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION
are stored in the vehicle, such as recommend that you review it. If you NOTICE
OnStar Hands-Free Calling name have any questions, call Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel
tags, saved navigation destinations, 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) Stenberg, <daniel@haxx.se>.
or pre-set radio stations. Neither or press Q to speak with an
OnStar nor GM is responsible for All rights reserved.
Advisor. Users of wireless
any affected or erased data or communications are cautioned that Permission to use, copy, modify,
settings. These updates or changes the privacy of any information sent and distribute this software for any
may also collect personal via wireless cellular communications purpose with or without fee is
information. Such collection is cannot be assured. Third parties hereby granted, provided that the
described in the OnStar privacy may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this
statement or separately disclosed at transmissions and private permission notice appear in all
the time of installation. These communications without consent. copies.
updates or changes may also cause
a system to automatically THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED
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collect information about vehicle ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
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Airbag System (cont'd)
Index A
Accessories and When Should an Airbag
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 62
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 272 Airbags
Additional Information Adding Equipment to the
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Additional Maintenance Passenger Status Indicator . . . .119
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Adjustments Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Agreements System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Trademarks and License . . . . . 185 Alarm
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 286 Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . .191, 193 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Air Filter, Passenger All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Antenna
Airbag System Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 238
How Does an Airbag Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Appearance Care
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 66 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
What Makes an Airbag Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Apple CarPlay and
What Will You See after an Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
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Audio Battery (cont'd) Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 151 Battery - North America . . . .295, 345 Stoplamps, and Back-up
Automatic Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 300 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 193 Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Bluetooth
C
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 174, 178
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
California
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Brake
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Automatic Transmission System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 122
Perchlorate Materials
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Shift Lock Control Function Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
California
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Proposition
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .275, 295, 345,
Avoiding Untrusted Media Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Back Cover
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Camera
Axle Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 216
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Locking Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Bulb Replacement
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Center High-Mounted
Capacities and
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
B Carbon Monoxide
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Battery Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Exterior Lighting Battery Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Headlamps, Front Turn
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 104
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Center High-Mounted Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Customer Assistance (cont'd)
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 389 Text Telephone (TTY)
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Compartments Customer Information
Charging Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Service Publications
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 391
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 120 Connections Customer Satisfaction
Check OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Engine Light (Malfunction Control
D
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 389
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 299 Traction and Electronic
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Child Restraints Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Data Collection
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 74 Control Light
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 395
Lower Anchors and Tethers Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 394
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Daytime Running
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 99 Coolant
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Engine Temperature Gauge . . .117
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 193
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cleaning Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Diagnostics
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Courtesy Transportation
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . 245
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 191 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Door
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . 112, 114
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Door (cont'd) Electrical System (cont'd) Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 305 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Instrument Panel Fuse Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 142
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 381 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 143
Driver Information Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Exterior Lighting Battery
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .129, 131 Emergency Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
F
Driving Engine
Fan
Characteristics and Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Check Light (Malfunction
Filter,
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 278
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 26 Coolant Temperature
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 145
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 207 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 209 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Fluid
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 285
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Four-Wheel Drive
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
E Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Electrical Equipment, Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 223
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Electrical System Forward Collision Alert
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Engine Compartment Fuse (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . .231, 296
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 394
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412 Index
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . 124 G Headlamps (cont'd)
Frequency Statement Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Daytime Running
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Gauges Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Engine Coolant Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Headlamps, Front Turn
Front Fog Lamp Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Signal, Sidemarker, and
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Front Seats Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 127
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 143
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 128
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Warning Lights and Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 General Information Heater
Filling a Portable Fuel Service and Maintenance . . . . . 363 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 193
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 207
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 GM Mobility Reimbursement Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 243
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 127 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 124
Requirements, California . . . . . 256 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 240
H Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Fuses Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 145
Engine Compartment Fuse Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 How to Wear Seat Belts
Headlamps
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 305 Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Instrument Panel Fuse HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 193
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
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I Lamps Lights
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Ignition Transmission Lock Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 144 Antilock Brake System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 122
Indicator Exterior Lamps Off Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Check Engine (Malfunction
Infants and Young Children, Exterior Lighting Battery Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Malfunction Indicator Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 126
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . 112, 114 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 41 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lane Departure Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
J
Lane Departure Warning High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 143
Jack
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . 124
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 124
Jump Starting - North
LATCH System Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Replacing Parts after a Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . .118
K Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Keyless Entry LATCH, Lower Anchors and StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 30 Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Lighting Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Traction Control System
L
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 314
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Up-Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . 245 Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 N
Locking Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Navigation
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 229 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Locks Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Media
O
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 159
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Messages
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Messaging
Oil
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 127 Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Lower Anchors and Tethers Mirrors
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 283
for Children (LATCH Automatic Dimming
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 73
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
M OnStar Additional
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 OnStar Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Maintenance and Care OnStar Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 41
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 365 OnStar Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Recommended Fluids and OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Monitor System, Tire
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Operation
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 120 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
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Ordering Phone (cont'd) Radios (cont'd)
Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 391 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 174, 178 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Outlets Port Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Power Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 250
P
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Park
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 220 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Recognition
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 58 Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Brake and P (Park)
Privacy Recommended Fluids and
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 300
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 394 Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 223
Program Records
Passenger Airbag Status
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 388 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Proposition Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 348
Passenger Compartment Air
65 Warning, Reimbursement Program,
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
California . . . . . . . . . . . .275, 295, 345, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 66
Back Cover Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Perchlorate Materials
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Requirements, California . . . . . . 276 R
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Personalization Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 392
Replacement Parts
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Phone Radios
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Apple CarPlay and AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 72
Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
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Replacing LATCH System Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd) Security (cont'd)
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacing Seat Belt System Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Service
Reporting Safety Defects Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Accessories and
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 393 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 388 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Climate Control System . . . . . . . 191
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 276
Restraints Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 377
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 How to Wear Seat Belts Maintenance, General
Retained Accessory Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Parts Identification Label . . . . . 378
Ride Control Systems Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Publications Ordering
Enhanced Traction Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 59 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
System (ETS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 58 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 388
Roads Seats Services
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Roadside Assistance Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Shift Lock Control Function
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 48 Check, Automatic
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 381 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 48 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Running the Vehicle While Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Shifting
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
S
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 94, 99 Signals, Turn and
Safety Defects Reporting
Security Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 393
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
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Spare Tire Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tires (cont'd)
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 System Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Special Application Services . . . . 370 Forward Collision Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Specifications and Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Pressure Monitor Operation . . 322
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150, 395 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 321
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
T
StabiliTrak Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Terminology and Definitions . . 317
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Uniform Tire Quality
Taillamps
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Wheel Alignment and Tire
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 385
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 331
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 38
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 When It Is Time for New
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Storage Areas Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 124
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Towing
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 259
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 259
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 103 Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 348
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Struts Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 271
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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Traction U Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Control System (TCS)/ Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 329
W
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . 245 Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Warning
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Updates Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Traction Control/Electronic Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 253
Trademarks and License Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
V Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Trailer
Vehicle Warnings
Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 271
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Wheels
Transmission
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 378 Alignment and Tire Balance . . 331
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 When It Is Time for New
Transportation Program,
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 78
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Truck-Camper Loading
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 125 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Turn and Lane-Change
Vehicle Care Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Windshield
Turn Signal
Vehicle Data Recording and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
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Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 300
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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