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parts
identified
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by
name,
part
number,
or
specification
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obtained
from
your
dealer/retailer.
Part
GM
Part
Number
ACDelco
®
Part
Number
Engine
Air
Cleaner/Filter
15278634
—
Engine
Oil
Filter
89017524
PF48
Spark
Plugs
12611882
41-107
Windshield
Wiper
Blades
Right
–
20.8
inches
(53.
cm)
15254804
—
Left
–
24.6
inches
(62.5
cm)
15254805
—
Rear–
11.6
inches
(30.0
cm)
15280814
—
6-13
421
423
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Using this Manual
3
Vehicle Symbols
5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
6
Default Chapter
6
Table of Contents
6
Front Seats
7
Front Seats
7
Power Seats
7
Manual Lumbar
8
Power Lumbar
8
Heated Seats
9
Memory Seat and Mirrors
9
Easy Exit Seat
10
Reclining Seatbacks
11
Power Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
14
Rear Seats
15
Safety Belts
21
Why Safety Belts Work
22
Safety Belts
26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
26
Lap-Shoulder Belt
34
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
36
Safety Belt Pretensioners
36
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
39
Safety Belt Extender
39
Child Restraints
40
Older Children
40
Infants and Young Children
43
Child Restraint Systems
46
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
48
Where to Put the Restraint
49
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
50
Top Tether Anchor
51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
61
Airbag System
64
Where Are the Airbags
67
When Should an Airbag Inflate
70
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
72
How Does an Airbag Restrain
72
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
73
Passenger Sensing System
74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
79
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
79
Restraint System Check
80
Checking the Restraint Systems
80
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
81
Section 2 Features and Controls
82
Keys
84
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
85
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
86
Battery Replacement
87
Remote Vehicle Start
88
Remote Start Ready
90
Doors and Locks
91
Door Locks
91
Power Door Locks
91
Delayed Locking
92
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
92
Rear Door Security Locks
92
Lockout Protection
93
Liftgate
93
Power Liftgate
95
Windows
99
Power Windows
100
Programming the Power Windows
101
Sun Visors
102
Theft-Deterrent Systems
103
Content Theft-Deterrent
103
Testing the Alarm
104
PASS-Key III+ Operation
105
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
107
New Vehicle Break-In
107
Ignition Positions
107
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
108
Starting Procedure
109
Starting the Engine
109
Engine Coolant Heater
110
Automatic Transmission Operation
111
Tow/Haul Mode
115
Parking Brake
116
Shifting into PARK (P)
117
Shifting out of PARK (P)
118
Parking over Things that Burn
119
Engine Exhaust
119
Running the Engine While Parked
120
Mirrors
121
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
121
And Compass
121
Compass Calibration
121
Compass Variance
122
Outside Power Mirrors
123
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
123
Curb View Assist
124
Outside Convex Mirror
125
Outside Heated Mirrors
125
Object Detection Systems
125
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
125
How the System Works
126
Rear Vision Camera
128
Onstar System
128
Onstar Services
128
Onstar Virtual Advisor
129
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
130
How Onstar Service Works
130
Your Responsibility
130
Universal Home Remote System
131
Universal Home Remote System Operation (with One Triangular LED)
131
Programming the Universal Home Remote System
132
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
135
Instrument Panel Storage
136
Storage Areas
136
Glove Box
136
Cupholder(S)
136
Center Console Storage
137
Second Row Center Console
137
Floor Mats
138
Convenience Net
139
Luggage Carrier
139
Rear Seat Armrest
139
Cargo Cover
140
Cargo Management System
140
Cargo Tie Downs
140
Sunroof
141
Section 3 Instrument Panel
142
Instrument Panel Overview
145
Hazard Warning Flashers
147
Horn
147
Other Warning Devices
147
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
148
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
148
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
149
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
149
Flash-To-Pass
150
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
150
Windshield Wipers
150
Windshield Washer
151
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
152
Cruise Control
153
Exterior Lamps
155
Delayed Headlamps
156
Adaptive Forward Lighting System
157
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System
157
Dome Lamp Override
158
Dome Lamps
158
Fog Lamps
158
Instrument Panel Brightness
158
Delayed Entry Lighting
159
Entry Lighting
159
Delayed Exit Lighting
160
Electric Power Management
160
Parade Dimming
160
Reading Lamps
160
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
161
Battery Run-Down Protection
161
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
162
Analog Clock
163
Climate Controls
163
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
163
Automatic Operation
165
Manual Operation
166
Air Conditioning
167
Defogging and Defrosting
169
Rear Window Defogger
170
Outlet Adjustment
170
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
171
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
174
Instrument Panel Cluster
175
Speedometer and Odometer
176
Tachometer
176
Safety Belt Reminders
176
Safety Belt Reminder Light
176
Airbag Readiness Light
177
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
178
Charging System Light
180
Voltmeter Gage
181
Brake System Warning Light
182
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
183
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
183
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
184
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
184
Tire Pressure Light
185
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
186
If the Light Is Flashing
187
If the Light Is on Steady
187
Oil Pressure Light
188
Cruise Control Light
189
Fog Lamp Light
189
Highbeam on Light
189
Security Light
189
Fuel Gage
190
Tow/Haul Mode Light
190
DIC Operation and Displays
191
Park Assist
193
Driver Information Center (DIC)
191
DIC Warnings and Messages
197
Battery Saver Active
198
Check Tire Pressure
198
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
200
Fuel Level Low
200
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
201
Service Air Bag
202
Service Brake System
203
Service Tire Monitor System
204
Service Transmission
204
Service Vehicle Soon
204
Theft Attempted
205
DIC Vehicle Customization
206
Auto Door Lock
208
Auto Door Unlock
208
Remote Door Lock
209
Remote Door Unlock
209
Exit Lighting
210
Approach Lighting
211
Park Tilt Mirrors
212
Remote Start
213
Factory Settings
214
Audio System(S)
215
Setting the Time
216
Setting the Time and Date
217
Radio(S) (MP3)
219
Playing the Radio
221
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
222
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
223
Radio Messages
225
Playing a DVD
231
Inserting a Disc
234
DVD Radio Error Messages
235
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
236
Using an MP3
237
Six-Disc CD Player)
237
Playing an Mp3/Wma
240
Using an MP3
242
DVD Player)
242
XM Radio Messages
247
Navigation/Radio System
248
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
248
Before You Drive
249
Audio Output
252
Video Screen
252
Remote Control
253
Cleaning the Video Screen
257
DVD Display Error Messages
257
DVD Distortion
257
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
258
Theft-Deterrent Feature
259
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
260
Multi-Band Antenna
261
Radio Reception
261
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
262
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
263
Defensive Driving
263
Drunk Driving
263
Braking
264
Control of a Vehicle
264
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
265
Braking in Emergencies
266
Stabilitrak System
266
Traction Control Operation
268
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
268
Steering
269
Power Steering
269
Steering in Emergencies
270
Loss of Control
271
Off-Road Recovery
271
Passing
271
Driving at Night
273
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
273
Other Rainy Weather Tips
274
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
275
Highway Hypnosis
275
Hill and Mountain Roads
275
Winter Driving
276
Driving on Snow or Ice
277
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
278
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
280
Loading Your Vehicle
281
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
281
Recreational Vehicle Towing
286
Dinghy Towing
287
Towing
286
Towing Your Vehicle
286
Towing a Trailer
290
Weight of the Trailer
293
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
294
Safety Chains
296
Trailer Brakes
296
Driving with a Trailer
297
Driving on Grades
298
Making Turns
298
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
298
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
299
Parking on Hills
299
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
300
Trailer Wiring Harness
300
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
302
Service
304
Accessories and Modifications
304
California Proposition 65 Warning
305
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
305
Doing Your Own Service Work
305
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
306
Fuel
306
Gasoline Octane
306
Gasoline Specifications
306
California Fuel
307
Additives
307
Fuels in Foreign Countries
308
Filling the Tank
309
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
311
Checking Things under the Hood
311
Hood Release
312
Engine Compartment Overview
313
Engine Oil
314
When to Add Engine Oil
315
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
316
Engine Oil Additives
317
Engine Oil Life System
317
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
318
What to Do with Used Oil
318
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
319
Automatic Transmission Fluid
320
Checking the Fluid Level
321
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
321
Engine Coolant
323
What to Use
324
Adding Coolant
325
Radiator Pressure Cap
326
Engine Overheating
326
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
327
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
327
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
328
Cooling System
329
Power Steering Fluid
335
Windshield Washer Fluid
336
Adding Washer Fluid
336
Brakes
337
Brake Adjustment
339
Battery
340
Replacing Brake System Parts
340
Vehicle Storage
341
Jump Starting
341
Transfer Case
346
All-Wheel Drive
346
Headlamp Aiming
347
Bulb Replacement
348
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
348
Halogen Bulbs
348
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
349
License Plate Lamp
350
Replacement Bulbs
350
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
351
Windshield Replacement
351
Tires
352
Tire Sidewall Labeling
353
Tire Terminology and Definitions
356
Inflation - Tire Pressure
359
How to Check
360
Tire Pressure Monitor System
360
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
362
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
363
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
363
Tire Inspection and Rotation
365
When It Is Time for New Tires
366
Buying New Tires
367
Different Size Tires and Wheels
369
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
369
Wheel Replacement
371
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
371
Tire Chains
372
If a Tire Goes Flat
373
Changing a Flat Tire
374
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
375
Removing the Spare Tire
376
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
378
Secondary Latch System
383
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
386
Compact Spare Tire
389
Appearance Care
390
Interior Cleaning
390
Fabric/Carpet
391
Leather
392
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
392
Care of Safety Belts
393
Weatherstrips
393
Washing Your Vehicle
393
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
394
Finish Care
394
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
395
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
395
Tires
396
Sheet Metal Damage
396
Finish Damage
396
Underbody Maintenance
397
Chemical Paint Spotting
397
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
397
Vehicle Identification
398
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
398
Service Parts Identification Label
399
Electrical System
399
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
399
Add-On Electrical Equipment
400
Windshield Wiper Fuses
400
Power Windows and Other Power Options
400
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
401
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
401
Underhood Fuse Block
404
Capacities and Specifications
409
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
410
Introduction
411
Maintenance Requirements
411
Maintenance Schedule
411
Using the Maintenance Schedule
411
Your Vehicle and the Environment
411
Scheduled Maintenance
413
Additional Required Services
415
Maintenance Footnotes
416
Engine Oil Level Check
417
At each Fuel Fill
417
Owner Checks and Services
417
At Least Once a Month
418
At Least Once a Year
418
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
420
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
422
Engine Drive Belt Routing
423
Maintenance Record
424
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
428
Customer Assistance and Information
429
Online Owner Center
432
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
433
Customer Assistance Offices
433
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
434
Roadside Assistance Program
435
Calling for Assistance
436
Courtesy Transportation
437
Transportation Options
438
Scheduling Service Appointments
437
Collision Damage Repair
439
If a Crash Occurs
440
Insuring Your Vehicle
440
Repair Facility
440
Reporting Safety Defects
442
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
442
Owner Information
443
Service Manuals
443
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
442
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
443
Service Publications Ordering Information
443
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
444
Event Data Recorders
445
Navigation System
446
Onstar
446
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
446
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Model
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Category
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Language
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