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Automatic
Transmission
Operation
Your
vehicle’s
automatic
transmission
may
have
a
shift
lever
on
the
steering
column
or
on
the
console
between
the
seats.
There
is
also
a
display
located
on
the
instrument
panel
cluster
that
indicates
the
vehicle’s
gear
position.
Console
Shift
Lever
2-29
102
104
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Default Chapter
2
Canadian Owners
2
Using this Manual
3
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Table of Contents
5
Front Seats
6
Power Seats
6
Power Lumbar
7
Heated Seats
7
Reclining Seatbacks
8
Head Restraints
10
Center Seat
11
Rear Seats
12
Split Folding Rear Seat
12
Why Safety Belts Work
14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
18
Lap-Shoulder Belt
26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
31
Lap Belt
32
Child Restraints
33
Safety Belt Extender
33
Safety Belts
34
Child Restraints
40
Child Restraint Systems
41
Where to Put the Restraint
43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
45
Top Tether Anchor
46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
48
Securing a Child Restraint in a
51
Rear Seat Position
51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
54
Airbag System
58
Where Are the Airbags
61
When Should an Airbag Inflate
63
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
64
How Does an Airbag Restrain
64
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
64
Passenger Sensing System
66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
70
Vehicle
70
Restraint System Check
72
Checking the Restraint Systems
72
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
73
Section 2 Features and Controls
75
Default Chapter
75
Features and Controls
75
Keys
77
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
78
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
79
Battery Replacement
81
Remote Vehicle Start
82
Remote Start Ready
84
Doors and Locks
85
Door Locks
85
Power Door Locks
85
Delayed Locking
86
Automatic Door Lock
86
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
86
Rear Door Security Locks
86
Lockout Protection
87
Trunk
88
Opening the Trunk
88
Windows
91
Power Windows
92
Sun Visors
93
Theft-Deterrent Systems
94
Content Theft-Deterrent
94
Disarming with Your Key
95
PASS-Key ® III
96
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
98
New Vehicle Break-In
98
Ignition Positions
98
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
99
Starting the Engine
100
Starting Procedure
100
Engine Coolant Heater
101
Active Fuel Management
102
Automatic Transmission Operation
103
Parking Brake
106
Shifting into PARK (P)
107
Console Shift Lever
108
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
108
Shifting out of PARK (P)
109
Parking over Things that Burn
110
Engine Exhaust
111
Running the Vehicle While Parked
111
Mirrors
112
Manual Rearview Mirror
112
Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
112
With Onstar
112
Outside Power Mirrors
114
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
114
Outside Convex Mirror
114
Object Detection Systems
115
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
115
How the System Works
116
Onstar System
117
Onstar Services
118
Onstar Virtual Advisor
119
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
120
How Onstar Service Works
120
Universal Home Remote System
121
Universal Home Remote System Operation
122
Programming the Universal Home Remote System
123
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
125
Storage Areas
126
Glove Box
126
Cupholder(S)
126
Center Console Storage
127
Convenience Net
128
Sunroof
128
Section 3 Instrument Panel
129
Instrument Panel Overview
132
Hazard Warning Flashers
134
Other Warning Devices
134
Horn
134
Tilt Wheel
134
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
136
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
136
Flash-To-Pass
136
Windshield Wipers
137
Windshield Washer
137
Cruise Control
138
Exterior Lamps
141
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System
142
Fog Lamps
143
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
143
Interior Lamps
144
Instrument Panel Brightness
144
Courtesy Lamps
144
Entry Lighting
144
Delayed Entry Lighting
145
Theater Dimming
145
Delayed Exit Lighting
145
Perimeter Lighting
145
Overhead Console Reading Lamps
146
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps
146
Electric Power Management
146
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
147
Battery Run-Down Protection
147
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
148
Climate Controls
148
Climate Control System
148
Defogging and Defrosting
150
Rear Window Defogger
151
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
152
Manual Operation
153
Outlet Adjustment
156
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
157
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
158
Instrument Panel Cluster
159
Speedometer and Odometer
160
Tachometer
160
Safety Belt Reminders
160
Safety Belt Reminder Light
160
Airbag Readiness Light
161
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
162
Charging System Light
164
Brake System Warning Light
165
Antilock Brake System
166
Warning Light
166
Traction Control System (TCS)
166
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
166
Enhanced Traction System
167
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
167
Warning Light
167
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
168
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
168
Low Coolant Warning Light
169
Tire Pressure Light
169
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
170
If the Light Is Flashing
171
If the Light Is on Steady
171
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
172
Maintenance Schedule
173
Oil Pressure Light
173
Change Engine Oil Light
173
Security Light
173
Cruise Control Light
174
Reduced Engine Power Light
174
Highbeam on Light
174
Headlamps Suggested Light
175
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
175
Door Ajar Light
175
Trunk Ajar Light
175
Service Vehicle Soon Light
176
Fuel Gage
176
Low Fuel Warning Light
176
Check Gas Cap Light
177
Driver Information Center (DIC)
177
DIC Operation and Displays
178
Average Fuel Economy
181
Tire Pressure
182
Compass Calibration
183
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)
184
DIC Warnings and Messages
186
Battery Saver Active
187
Change Oil Soon
187
Charging System Failure
187
Check Gas Cap
188
Check Tire Pressure
188
Delayed Locking
189
Engine Coolant Hot
190
Hood Ajar
191
Headlamps Suggested
191
Key in Ignition
192
Low Fuel
193
Low Washer Fluid
194
Parking Brake on
195
Reduced Engine Power
196
Service Brake System
198
Service Theft System
200
Service Tire Monitor System
200
Service Vehicle Soon
202
Stability Control off
202
DIC Vehicle Personalization
204
Trunk Ajar
204
Remote Start
209
Audio System(S)
212
Setting the Clock
213
Playing the Radio
215
Setting Preset Stations
216
Radio Messages
218
Care of Your CD Player
219
Care of Your Cds
219
Playing a CD
219
Using an Mp
225
XM Radio Messages
228
Theft-Deterrent Feature
229
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
230
Radio Reception
231
Backglass Antenna
232
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
233
Chime Level Adjustment
233
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
235
Default Chapter
235
Driving Your Vehicle
235
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
236
Defensive Driving
236
Drunk Driving
236
Control of a Vehicle
237
Braking
237
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
238
Braking in Emergencies
239
Using Abs
239
Traction Control System (TCS)
240
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
241
Stabilitrak System
242
Steering
243
Power Steering
243
Steering in Emergencies
244
Off-Road Recovery
245
Passing
245
Loss of Control
246
Driving at Night
247
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
248
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
249
Highway Hypnosis
249
Hill and Mountain Roads
250
Winter Driving
251
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
252
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice
254
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
255
Loading Your Vehicle
255
Towing
261
Towing Your Vehicle
261
Recreational Vehicle Towing
261
Towing a Trailer
262
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
263
Weight of the Trailer
264
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
264
Safety Chains
265
Driving with a Trailer
266
Following Distance
267
Making Turns
267
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
267
Driving on Grades
268
Parking on Hills
268
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
269
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
269
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
271
Service and Appearance Care
271
Service
273
Accessories and Modifications
273
California Proposition 65 Warning
273
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
274
Doing Your Own Service Work
274
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
275
Your Vehicle
275
Fuel
275
Gasoline Octane
275
Gasoline Specifications
276
California Fuel
276
Additives
277
Fuels in Foreign Countries
277
Filling the Tank
278
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
280
Checking Things under the Hood
280
Hood Release
281
Engine Compartment Overview
282
Engine Oil
288
Checking Engine Oil
288
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
290
Engine Oil Additives
291
Engine Oil Life System
291
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
292
What to Do with Used Oil
292
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
293
Automatic Transmission Fluid
295
Checking the Fluid Level
296
Engine Coolant
297
Checking Coolant
298
What to Use
298
Adding Coolant
299
Radiator Pressure Cap
299
Pressure Cap
300
Engine Overheating
300
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
301
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
301
Overheated Engine Protection
302
Operating Mode
302
Cooling System
303
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
309
L V6 Engine
309
Power Steering Fluid
313
Windshield Washer Fluid
314
Adding Washer Fluid
315
Brakes
316
Brake Fluid
316
What to Add
316
Brake Wear
317
Brake Adjustment
318
Battery
319
Vehicle Storage
319
Jump Starting
320
Headlamp Aiming
326
Bulb Replacement
328
Halogen Bulbs
328
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
329
License Plate Lamp
331
Replacement Bulbs
331
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
332
Windshield Replacement
332
Tires
333
Tire Sidewall Labeling
334
Tire Terminology and Definitions
337
Inflation - Tire Pressure
340
How to Check
341
Tire Pressure Monitor System
341
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
343
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
344
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
344
Tire Inspection and Rotation
345
When It Is Time for New Tires
347
Buying New Tires
348
Different Size Tires and Wheels
350
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
350
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
352
Wheel Replacement
352
Tire Chains
354
If a Tire Goes Flat
356
Changing a Flat Tire
357
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
358
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
359
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Base Model)
365
Compact Spare Tire
368
Appearance Care
369
Interior Cleaning
369
Fabric/Carpet
370
Leather
371
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
371
Care of Safety Belts
372
Weatherstrips
372
Washing Your Vehicle
372
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
373
Finish Care
373
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
374
Windshield and Wiper Blades
374
Finish Damage
375
Sheet Metal Damage
375
Tires
375
Chemical Paint Spotting
376
Underbody Maintenance
376
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
376
Vehicle Identification
377
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
377
Service Parts Identification Label
378
Electrical System
378
Add-On Electrical Equipment
378
Headlamp Wiring
379
Windshield Wiper Fuses
379
Power Windows and Other Power Options
379
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
379
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
380
Underhood Fuse Block
382
Capacities and Specifications
386
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
389
Maintenance Schedule
389
Maintenance Requirements
390
Using the Maintenance Schedule
390
Your Vehicle and the Environment
390
Scheduled Maintenance
392
Additional Required Services
394
Maintenance Footnotes
395
At each Fuel Fill
396
Engine Oil Level Check
396
Owner Checks and Services
396
At Least Once a Month
397
At Least Once a Year
397
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
398
Underbody Flushing Service
399
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
400
Maintenance Replacement Parts
401
Engine Drive Belt Routing
402
Maintenance Record
404
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
407
Default Chapter
407
Customer Assistance Information
407
Customer Assistance and Information
408
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
408
Online Owner Center
411
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
412
Customer Assistance Offices
412
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
413
Roadside Assistance Program
414
Calling for Assistance
415
Scheduling Service Appointments
416
Courtesy Transportation
416
Transportation Options
417
Collision Damage Repair
418
If a Crash Occurs
419
Insuring Your Vehicle
419
Repair Facility
419
Reporting Safety Defects
421
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
421
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
421
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
422
Service Publications Ordering Information
422
Owner Information
422
Service Manuals
422
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
423
Event Data Recorders
424
Onstar
425
Navigation System
425
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
425
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Language
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