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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Table of Contents
7
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Power Seats
8
Reclining Seatbacks
11
Head Restraints
12
Rear Seats
13
Rear Seat Operation
13
Why Safety Belts Work
16
Safety Belts
33
Child Restraints
33
Older Children
33
Infants and Young Children
36
Child Restraint Systems
39
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
43
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
45
Top Tether Anchor
46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
49
Securing a Child Restraint in a
52
Rear Seat Position
52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
54
Airbag System
58
Where Are the Airbags
60
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
65
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
73
After a Crash
73
Section 2 Features and Controls
75
Features and Controls
75
Keys
77
Remote Keyless Entry System
78
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
79
Battery Replacement
80
Doors and Locks
82
Door Locks
82
Power Door Locks
83
Delayed Locking
83
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
84
Rear Door Security Locks
84
Lockout Protection
84
Midgate
85
Tailgate
93
Tailgate Removal
94
Windows
95
Power Windows
96
Sun Visors
97
Theft-Deterrent Systems
97
Content Theft-Deterrent
97
Testing the Alarm
98
Passlock
99
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
99
New Vehicle Break-In
99
Ignition Positions
100
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
100
Starting the Engine
101
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
102
Engine Coolant Heater
102
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
103
Automatic Transmission Operation
104
Tow/Haul Mode
106
Parking Brake
107
Shifting into Park (P)
108
Shifting out of Park (P)
109
Parking over Things that Burn
110
Engine Exhaust
110
Running the Engine While Parked
111
Mirrors
112
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Compass
112
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
112
With Onstar ® , Compass and Temperature Display
113
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
113
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
114
Compass Variance
114
Temperature and Compass Display
114
Compass Calibration
115
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
116
Compass Operation
116
With Compass
116
Outside Power Mirrors
117
Power Folding Mirrors
118
Outside Convex Mirror
118
Outside Heated Mirrors
119
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist
119
Onstar System
120
Steering Wheel Controls
121
Universal Home Remote System
122
Universal Home Remote System Operation
123
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
125
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
126
Storage Areas
127
Glove Box
127
Cupholder(S)
127
Instrument Panel Storage Area
127
Center Console Storage Area
127
Luggage Carrier
128
Rear Seat Armrest
129
Cargo Cover Panels
129
Cargo Panel Storage System
132
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
137
Cargo Tie Downs
141
All-Weather Cargo Area
142
Side Rail Channels
144
Top-Box Storage
146
Sunroof
147
Vehicle Personalization
148
Memory Seat
148
Easy Exit Seat
149
Section 3 Instrument Panel
151
Instrument Panel Overview
154
Hazard Warning Flashers
156
Other Warning Devices
156
Horn
156
Tilt Wheel
156
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
157
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
157
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
158
Flash-To-Pass
159
Windshield Wipers
159
Windshield Washer
160
Cruise Control
160
Exterior Lamps
164
Headlamps on Reminder
165
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
165
Automatic Headlamp System
165
Fog Lamps
166
Exterior Cargo Lamps
167
Instrument Panel Brightness
167
Dome Lamps
167
Dome Lamp Override
168
Entry/Exit Lighting
168
Reading Lamps
168
Battery Run-Down Protection
168
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
168
How the System Works
170
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
171
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
171
Analog Clock
172
Climate Controls
172
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
172
Automatic Operation
173
Manual Operation
174
Rear Window Defogger
177
Outlet Adjustment
177
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
178
Instrument Panel Cluster
179
Speedometer and Odometer
180
Trip Odometer
180
Tachometer
180
Safety Belt Reminder Light
180
Airbag Readiness Light
181
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
182
Charging System Light
184
Voltmeter Gage
184
Brake System Warning Light
185
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
186
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
186
Traction off Light
187
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
187
Transmission Temperature Gage
188
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
189
If the Light Is Flashing
190
If the Light Is on Steady
190
Oil Pressure Gage
191
Maintenance Schedule
192
Security Light
192
Cruise Control Light
193
Highbeam on Light
193
Tow/Haul Mode Light
193
Cargo Lamp Light
193
Fuel Gage
194
Low Fuel Warning Light
194
Driver Information Center (DIC)
195
DIC Operation and Displays
195
Trip Information Button
196
Fuel Information Button
197
DIC Warnings and Messages
198
Battery Not Charging
199
Buckle Seatbelt
199
Buckle Passenger
199
Change Engine Oil
200
Check Tire Pressure
200
Check Washer Fluid
200
Check Oil Level
200
Driver Door Ajar
201
Engine Overheated
201
Engine Coolant Hot
201
Fuel Level Low
201
Keyfob X Battery Low
202
Oil Pressure Low
202
Left Rear Door Ajar
202
Passenger Door Ajar
202
Oil Life Reset
202
Reduced Engine Power
203
Service Air Bag
203
Right Rear Door Ajar
203
Service Brake System
203
Service Charging System
204
Service Tire Monitor
204
Service Ride Control
204
Service Stability
204
Tighten Fuel Cap
205
Traction Active
205
Transmission Hot
206
DIC Vehicle Customization
207
Unlock Feedback
209
Alarm Warning
211
Audio System(S)
213
Setting the Time
214
Radio with Cassette and CD
215
Playing the Radio
216
Finding a Station
217
Setting Preset Stations
217
Rds and XM
219
Rds Messages
221
Radio Messages
221
Playing a Cassette Tape
224
Cassette Tape Messages
226
CD Adapter Kits
226
Playing a CD
226
Before You Drive
230
Navigation/Radio System
230
Rear Seat Entertainment System
230
Stereo Rca Jacks
231
Audio Output
232
DVD Player
233
Playing a Disc
235
Remote Control
236
DVD Messages
241
DVD Distortion
241
Cleaning the Video Screen
241
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
242
CD Changer
244
Theft-Deterrent Feature
247
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
248
Radio Reception
249
Care of the Cassette Tape Player
250
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
251
Care of the CD and DVD Player
251
Fixed Mast Antenna
251
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
252
Chime Level Adjustment
252
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
253
Default Chapter
253
Driving Your Vehicle
253
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
254
Defensive Driving
254
Drunken Driving
255
Control of a Vehicle
257
Braking
258
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
259
Braking in Emergencies
260
Road Sensing Suspension
261
Stabilitrak System
261
Traction Control Operation
262
Power Steering
264
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
264
Steering
264
Steering in Emergencies
265
Off-Road Recovery
266
Passing
266
Loss of Control
268
Off-Road Driving
269
Environmental Concerns
271
Scanning the Terrain
272
Driving on Off-Road Hills
273
Approaching a Hill
274
Driving Uphill
274
Driving Downhill
276
Driving Across an Incline
278
Stalling on an Incline
279
Driving in Water
280
Driving at Night
282
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
283
Driving through Flowing Water
284
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
284
Driving through Deep Standing Water
284
City Driving
285
Freeway Driving
286
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
287
Highway Hypnosis
287
Hill and Mountain Roads
288
Winter Driving
290
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
292
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
294
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
294
Recovery Hooks
295
Loading Your Vehicle
296
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
297
Automatic Level Control
301
Add-On Equipment
301
Truck-Camper Loading Information
301
Towing
302
Towing Your Vehicle
302
Recreational Vehicle Towing
302
Towing a Trailer
302
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
304
Weight of the Trailer
306
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
307
Safety Chains
310
Trailer Brakes
310
Driving with a Trailer
311
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
312
Driving on Grades
312
Parking on Hills
313
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
313
Trailer Wiring Harness
314
Trailer Recommendations
315
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
317
Service and Appearance Care
317
Service
319
Accessories and Modifications
319
California Proposition 65 Warning
319
Doing Your Own Service Work
320
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
320
Fuel
321
Gasoline Octane
321
Gasoline Specifications
321
California Fuel
322
Additives
322
Fuels in Foreign Countries
323
Filling the Tank
324
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
326
Checking Things under the Hood
326
Hood Release
327
Engine Compartment Overview
328
Engine Oil
330
When to Add Engine Oil
331
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
332
Engine Oil Life System
333
Engine Oil Additives
333
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
334
What to Do with Used Oil
334
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
335
Automatic Transmission Fluid
337
Checking the Fluid Level
338
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
339
Engine Coolant
340
What to Use
340
Adding Coolant
341
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
342
Engine Overheating
342
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
343
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
344
Cooling System
344
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
346
Engine Fan Noise
349
Power Steering Fluid
350
Windshield Washer Fluid
351
Adding Washer Fluid
351
Brakes
352
Brake Fluid
352
Brake Adjustment
354
Battery
355
Vehicle Storage
355
Jump Starting
356
All-Wheel Drive
361
Rear Axle
362
Front Axle
363
Headlamp Aiming
364
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
365
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
366
Bulb Replacement
368
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
368
Halogen Bulbs
368
Headlamps
369
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
372
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
373
Replacement Bulbs
374
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
375
Tires
376
Tire Sidewall Labeling
377
Tire Size
379
Tire Terminology and Definitions
380
Inflation - Tire Pressure
382
How to Check
383
High Speed Operation
384
Tire Pressure Monitor System
385
Tire Inspection and Rotation
388
When It Is Time for New Tires
390
Buying New Tires
390
Different Size Tires and Wheels
392
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
392
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
394
Wheel Replacement
394
Tire Chains
395
If a Tire Goes Flat
396
Changing a Flat Tire
397
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
398
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
402
Secondary Latch System
409
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
412
Spare Tire
415
Appearance Care
416
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
416
Leather
418
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
418
Wood Panels
419
Care of Safety Belts
419
Speaker Covers
419
Weatherstrips
419
Washing Your Vehicle
419
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
420
Finish Care
420
Windshield and Wiper Blades
421
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
421
Tires
422
Underbody Maintenance
422
Sheet Metal Damage
422
Chemical Paint Spotting
422
Finish Damage
422
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
423
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
424
Service Parts Identification Label
424
Electrical System
425
Add-On Electrical Equipment
425
Windshield Wiper Fuses
425
Power Windows and Other Power Options
425
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
425
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
426
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
428
Underhood Fuse Block
429
Capacities and Specifications
435
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
437
Introduction
438
Maintenance Requirements
438
Using the Maintenance Schedule
438
Your Vehicle and the Environment
438
Scheduled Maintenance
440
Additional Required Services
442
Maintenance Footnotes
443
At each Fuel Fill
445
At Least Once a Month
445
Owner Checks and Services
445
At Least Once a Year
446
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
447
Underbody Flushing Service
447
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
448
Engine Drive Belt Routing
450
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
450
Maintenance Record
451
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
455
Default Chapter
455
Customer Assistance and Information
455
Customer Assistance and Information
456
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
456
Online Owner Center
457
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
458
Customer Assistance Offices
458
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
459
Roadside Service
460
Roadside Service Availability
461
Reaching Roadside Service
461
Courtesy Transportation
461
Scheduling Service Appointments
462
Transportation Options
462
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
463
Collision Damage Repair
464
Insuring Your Vehicle
465
Repair Facility
465
Reporting Safety Defects
467
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
467
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
468
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
468
Service Manuals
468
Service Publications Ordering Information
468
Current and Past Model Order Forms
469
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Language
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