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Instrument
Panel
Cluster
The
instrument
panel
cluster
is
designed
to
show
how
the
vehicle
is
running.
It
shows
how
fast
the
vehicle
is
going,
how
much
fuel
has
been
used,
and
many
other
things
needed
to
drive
safely
and
economically.
The
vehicle
has
this
cluster
or
one
very
similar
to
it.
It
includes
indicator
warning
lights
and
gages
that
are
explained
on
the
following
pages.
Be
sure
to
read
about
them.
United
States
Super
shown,
Canada
and
base
similar
3-33
170
172
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System
5
Default Chapter
2
Canadian Owners
2
Table of Contents
5
Seats and Restraint System
5
Head Restraints
6
Front Seats
8
Head Restraints
8
Manual Seats
8
Front Seats
8
Power Seats
9
Power Lumbar
9
Heated Seats
10
Heated and Cooled Seats
11
Memory Seat and Mirrors
12
Easy Exit Seat
12
Reclining Seatbacks
13
Power Reclining Seatbacks
14
Center Seat
16
Rear Seats
16
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
16
Safety Belts
16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
16
Why Safety Belts Work
18
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Lap-Shoulder Belt
31
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
33
Safety Belt Pretensioners
34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
37
Lap Belt
37
Safety Belt Extender
38
Child Restraints
39
Older Children
39
Infants and Young Children
42
Child Restraint Systems
45
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
47
Where to Put the Restraint
48
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
49
Top Tether Anchor
50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
58
Airbag System
62
Where Are the Airbags
64
When Should an Airbag Inflate
67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
69
How Does an Airbag Restrain
69
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
70
Passenger Sensing System
71
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
76
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
77
Restraint System Check
78
Checking the Restraint Systems
78
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
79
Section 2 Features and Controls
81
Default Chapter
81
Features and Controls
81
Keys
83
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
84
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
85
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
86
Battery Replacement
87
Remote Vehicle Start
88
Remote Start Ready
89
Doors and Locks
90
Door Locks
90
Power Door Locks
90
Delayed Locking
91
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
91
Rear Door Security Locks
92
Lockout Protection
92
Trunk
93
Remote Trunk Release
93
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
94
Windows
95
Power Windows
96
Sun Visors
97
Theft-Deterrent Systems
97
Content Theft-Deterrent
97
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
98
Disarming with Your Key
98
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation
99
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
100
New Vehicle Break-In
100
Ignition Positions
101
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
102
Starting the Engine
102
Starting Procedure
103
Engine Coolant Heater
104
Automatic Transmission Operation
105
Parking Brake
107
Shifting into Park
108
Steering Column Shift Lever
109
Console Shift Lever
109
Torque Lock
110
Shifting out of Park
111
Parking over Things that Burn
111
Engine Exhaust
112
Running the Vehicle While Parked
113
Mirrors
114
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
114
Compass
114
Compass Variance
115
Outside Power Mirrors
116
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
116
Park Tilt Mirrors
117
Outside Convex Mirror
117
Outside Heated Mirrors
117
Object Detection Systems
118
Onstar ® System
126
Onstar Virtual Advisor
128
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
128
How Onstar Service Works
129
Your Responsibility
129
Universal Home Remote System
130
Storage Areas
137
Section 3 Instrument Panel
139
Default Chapter
139
Instrument Panel
139
Instrument Panel Overview
142
Hazard Warning Flashers
144
Horn
144
Tilt Wheel
144
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
145
Heated Steering Wheel
145
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
146
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
146
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
147
Flash-To-Pass
147
Windshield Wipers
147
Rainsense™ II Wipers
148
Windshield Washer
149
Cruise Control
150
Exterior Lamps
153
Wiper Activated Headlamps
154
Headlamps on Reminder
154
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
154
Fog Lamps
155
Cornering Lamps
155
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
155
Instrument Panel Brightness
155
Courtesy Lamps
156
Entry Lighting
156
Delayed Entry Lighting
156
Theater Dimming
156
Delayed Exit Lighting
156
Perimeter Lighting
156
Front Reading Lamps
156
Electric Power Management
157
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
157
Battery Run-Down Protection
158
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
158
Ashtray(S)
159
Climate Controls
159
Climate Control System
159
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
162
Manual Operation
164
Outlet Adjustment
168
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
168
Operation Tips
168
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
170
Instrument Panel Cluster
171
Speedometer and Odometer
172
Trip Odometer
172
Tachometer
172
Safety Belt Reminders
173
Airbag Readiness Light
174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
175
Charging System Light
176
Brake System Warning Light
176
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
177
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
178
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
179
Lane Departure Warning Light
179
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
180
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
180
Tire Pressure Light
181
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
181
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
183
Oil Pressure Light
184
Security Light
184
Fog Lamp Light
185
Cruise Control Light
185
Highbeam on Light
185
Fuel Gage
186
Driver Information Center (DIC)
187
DIC Operation and Displays
187
Park Assist
190
Side Blind Zone
191
Tire Pressure
191
DIC Compass
192
Compass Calibration
193
DIC Warnings and Messages
194
Check Tire Pressure
195
Battery Saver Active
195
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
196
Fuel Level Low
197
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
198
Service Air Bag
199
Service Brake System
200
Theft Attempted
202
Trunk Open
203
Turn Signal on
204
DIC Vehicle Customization
204
Remote Door Lock
206
Remote Door Unlock
207
Exit Lighting
208
Approach Lighting
208
Remote Start
212
Factory Settings
212
Audio System(S)
213
Setting the Clock
214
With Date Display
214
Radio(S)
216
Playing the Radio
217
Finding a Station
218
Setting Preset Stations
218
Radio Messages
221
Playing a CD
221
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
225
Using an MP3
226
XM Radio Messages
230
Navigation/Radio System
231
Bluetooth
231
Voice Recognition
231
Audio System
232
Bluetooth Controls
232
Pairing a Phone
233
Storing Name Tags
234
Deleting Name Tags
236
Making a Call
236
Receiving a Call
238
Call Waiting
239
Ending a Call
239
Transferring a Call
239
Bluetooth System
240
Theft-Deterrent Feature
242
Other Information
242
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
242
Radio Reception
243
XM Satellite Radio Service
243
Backglass Antenna
244
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
244
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
245
Driving Your Vehicle
245
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
246
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
246
Defensive Driving
246
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
246
Drunk Driving
247
Control of a Vehicle
247
Braking
248
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
249
Braking in Emergencies
250
Stabilitrak ® System
250
Brake Assist
250
Traction Control System (TCS)
251
Steering
252
Power Steering
252
Steering in Emergencies
253
Off-Road Recovery
254
Passing
254
Loss of Control
254
Driving at Night
256
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
256
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
257
Other Rainy Weather Tips
257
Highway Hypnosis
257
Hill and Mountain Roads
258
Winter Driving
259
Driving on Snow or Ice
259
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
261
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
262
Loading the Vehicle
262
Towing
267
Towing Your Vehicle
267
Recreational Vehicle Towing
268
Dinghy Towing
268
Dolly Towing
269
Towing a Trailer
269
Pulling a Trailer
270
Weight of the Trailer
271
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
271
Safety Chains
272
Trailer Brakes
272
Driving with a Trailer
273
Making Turns
273
Following Distance
273
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
274
Parking on Hills
274
Driving on Grades
274
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
275
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
275
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
275
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
277
Default Chapter
277
Service and Appearance Care
277
Service
279
Accessories and Modifications
279
California Proposition 65 Warning
280
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
280
Doing Your Own Service Work
280
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle
281
Fuel
281
Gasoline Octane
282
Gasoline Specifications
282
California Fuel
282
Additives
283
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
284
Fuels in Foreign Countries
285
Filling the Tank
286
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
288
Checking Things under the Hood
288
Hood Release
289
Engine Compartment Overview
290
Engine Oil
293
When to Add Engine Oil
294
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
295
Cold Temperature Operation
295
Engine Oil Life System
296
When to Change Engine Oil
296
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
297
What to Do with Used Oil
297
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
298
Automatic Transmission Fluid
299
Checking the Fluid Level
300
Cooling System
302
Engine Coolant (4.6L Engine)
304
Engine Coolant (3.9L Engine)
308
How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank
309
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
310
Radiator Pressure Cap
311
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
311
Engine Overheating
311
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
312
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
312
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
313
Power Steering Fluid
314
Windshield Washer Fluid
315
Adding Washer Fluid
315
Brakes
316
Brake Wear
318
Brake Pedal Travel
319
Replacing Brake System Parts
319
Brake Adjustment
319
Battery
320
Vehicle Storage
321
Jump Starting
322
Headlamp Aiming
327
Bulb Replacement
330
Halogen Bulbs
330
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
330
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
332
License Plate Lamp
333
Replacement Bulbs
333
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
333
Tires
335
Tire Sidewall Labeling
336
Tire Terminology and Definitions
339
Inflation - Tire Pressure
342
How to Check
343
Tire Pressure Monitor System
343
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
345
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
346
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
346
Tire Inspection and Rotation
348
When It Is Time for New Tires
349
Buying New Tires
350
Different Size Tires and Wheels
352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
352
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
354
Wheel Replacement
355
Used Replacement Wheels
356
Tire Chains
356
If a Tire Goes Flat
357
Changing a Flat Tire
358
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
359
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
360
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
365
Compact Spare Tire
367
Appearance Care
368
Interior Cleaning
368
Fabric/Carpet
369
Leather
370
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
371
Care of Safety Belts
371
Weatherstrips
371
Washing Your Vehicle
372
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
372
Finish Care
372
Windshield and Wiper Blades
373
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
374
Tires
375
Sheet Metal Damage
375
Finish Damage
375
Underbody Maintenance
375
Chemical Paint Spotting
375
Vehicle Identification
376
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
376
Service Parts Identification Label
376
Electrical System
376
Add-On Electrical Equipment
376
Power Windows and Other Power Options
377
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
377
Underhood Fuse Block
377
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
380
Capacities and Specifications
385
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
387
Introduction
388
Maintenance Requirements
388
Maintenance Schedule
388
Your Vehicle and the Environment
388
Using the Maintenance Schedule
389
Scheduled Maintenance
390
Additional Required Services
392
Maintenance Footnotes
393
Owner Checks and Services
394
At each Fuel Fill
395
At Least Once a Month
395
Engine Oil Level Check
395
Engine Coolant Level Check
395
At Least Once a Year
396
Starter Switch Check
396
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
397
Underbody Flushing Service
397
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
398
Maintenance Replacement Parts
399
Engine Drive Belt Routing
400
Maintenance Record
401
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
405
Default Chapter
405
Customer Assistance Information
405
Customer Assistance and Information
406
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
406
Customer Assistance and Information
406
Online Owner Center
409
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
410
Customer Assistance Offices
410
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
411
Roadside Assistance Program
411
Calling for Assistance
411
Services Provided
412
Courtesy Transportation
414
Additional Program Information
415
Scheduling Service Appointments
414
Transportation Options
414
Collision Damage Repair
416
Repair Facility
416
Insuring Your Vehicle
417
If a Crash Occurs
417
Reporting Safety Defects
419
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
419
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
419
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
419
Service Publications Ordering Information
420
P.O. Box
420
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
421
Event Data Recorders
421
Onstar
422
Navigation System
422
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
422
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Model
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Category
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Language
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