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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
3
Windows
12
Keys
12
Keys and Locks
12
Keys, Doors, and Windows
12
Remote Key
13
Remote Key Operation
13
Remote Vehicle Start
19
Door Locks
20
Automatic Door Locks
21
Delayed Locking
21
Lockout Protection
21
Power Door Locks
21
Safety Locks
21
Doors
22
Catch Fire
29
Power Assist Steps
29
Transporting Items that Can
29
Vehicle Alarm System
30
Vehicle Security
30
Immobilizer
31
Steering Column Lock
31
Convex Mirrors
32
Exterior Mirrors
32
Immobilizer Operation
32
Manual Mirrors
33
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
33
Folding Mirrors
34
Power Mirrors
34
Automatic Dimming Mirror
35
Blind Spot Mirrors
35
Heated Mirrors
35
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
36
Interior Mirrors
36
Interior Rearview Mirrors
36
Manual Rearview Mirror
36
Rear Camera Mirror
36
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
36
Power Windows
39
Windows
39
Rear Windows
41
Sun Visors
41
Roof Sunroof
42
Seats and Restraints
43
Head Restraints
44
Center Seat
45
Front Seats
45
Seat Adjustment
45
Power Seat Adjustment
46
Reclining Seatbacks
46
Lumbar Adjustment
47
Memory Seats
48
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
50
Rear Seats
51
Heated Rear Seats
52
Seat Belts
53
Buckle to Drive
54
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
54
Lap-Shoulder Belt
56
Safety System Check
59
Seat Belt Extender
59
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
59
Airbag System
60
Crash
60
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a
60
Seat Belt Care
60
Where Are the Airbags
62
When Should an Airbag Inflate
63
How Does an Airbag Restrain
64
Inflates
64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
64
What will You See after an Airbag
64
Passenger Sensing System
65
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
69
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
69
Airbag System Check
70
Crash
70
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a
70
Child Restraints
71
Older Children
71
Infants and Young Children
72
Child Restraint Systems
74
Where to Put the Restraint
76
(LATCH System)
77
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
77
Crash
87
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a
87
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
87
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat)
91
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat)
93
Storage Storage Compartments Cupholders
94
Cupholders
94
Glove Box
94
Storage
94
Storage Compartments
94
Center Console Storage
95
Rear Storage
95
Underseat Storage
95
Additional Storage Features
96
Cargo Tie-Downs
96
Floor Console Storage
96
Instruments and Controls 97
98
Steering Wheel Adjustment
99
Heated Steering Wheel
100
Horn
100
Windshield Wiper/Washer
100
Clock
101
Compass
101
Power Outlets
102
Wireless Charging
104
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
106
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
107
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
108
Fuel Gauge
111
Odometer
111
Speedometer
111
Tachometer
111
Trip Odometer
111
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
113
(Uplevel Only)
114
Transmission Temperature Gauge
114
Voltmeter Gauge
114
Seat Belt Reminders
115
Airbag Readiness Light
116
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
116
Charging System Light
117
Engine Light)
117
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
117
Brake System Warning Light
119
Electric Parking Brake Light
119
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
120
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
120
Light
120
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
120
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
121
Disabled Light
121
Hill Descent Control Light
121
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
121
Tow/Haul Mode Light
121
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
122
Stabilitrak off Light
122
Traction off Light
122
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
122
Driver Mode Control Light
123
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
123
Light
123
Stabilitrak Light
123
Traction Control System (TCS)
123
Cluster)
124
Engine Oil Pressure Light
124
Tire Pressure Light
124
High-Beam on Light
125
Low Fuel Warning Light
125
Security Light
125
Cruise Control Light
126
Front Fog Lamp Light
126
Lamps on Reminder
126
Door Ajar Light
127
Driver Information Center (DIC)
127
Information Displays
127
Level)
127
(Uplevel)
128
Driver Information Center (DIC)
128
Head-Up Display (HUD)
130
Vehicle Messages
131
Engine Power Messages
134
Vehicle Messages
134
Programming
135
Universal Remote System
135
Vehicle Speed Messages
135
Universal Remote System Operation
137
Lighting
138
Exterior Lamp Controls
138
Automatic Headlamp System
140
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
140
Exterior Lamps off Reminder
140
Flash-To-Pass
140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
140
Hazard Warning Flashers
141
Fog Lamps
142
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
142
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
143
Task Lighting
143
Control
144
Exterior Cargo Lamps
144
Instrument Panel Illumination
144
Interior Lighting
144
Dome Lamps
145
Reading Lamps
145
Battery Load Management
146
Entry Lighting
146
Exit Lighting
146
Lighting Features
146
Battery Power Protection
147
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
147
Infotainment System
148
Introduction
148
Overview (Base Radio)
149
Overview (Uplevel Radio)
150
Steering Wheel Controls
151
Using the System
152
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio)
154
Software Updates
154
AM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio)
156
Radio Data System (RDS) (Base Radio)
157
Satellite Radio
157
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
158
Multi-Band Antenna
158
Radio Reception
158
Bluetooth Audio (Base Radio)
159
USB Port
159
Bluetooth Audio (Uplevel Radio)
160
Using the Navigation System
160
Destination
161
Maps
161
Navigation Symbols
161
Global Positioning System (GPS)
162
Problems with Route Guidance
163
Vehicle Positioning
163
Voice Recognition
163
Bluetooth (Overview)
165
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for Uplevel Radio)
166
For Base Radio)
169
Apple Carplay and Android Auto
173
Radio)
173
(Uplevel Radio)
174
Apple Carplay and Android Auto
174
Settings (Base Radio)
176
Settings (Uplevel Radio)
178
Teen Driver
180
Trademarks and License
183
Trademarks and License Agreements
183
Climate Controls
186
Driving and Operating 193
194
Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy
195
Defensive Driving
196
Distracted Driving
196
Impaired Driving
196
Braking
197
Control of a Vehicle
197
Steering
197
Loss of Control
198
Off-Road Driving
198
Off-Road Recovery
198
Driving on Wet Roads
202
Hill and Mountain Roads
203
Winter Driving
203
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
204
Vehicle Load Limits
205
Truck-Camper Loading Information
210
New Vehicle Break-In
211
Starting and Operating
211
Ignition Positions
212
Starting the Engine
214
Stop/Start System
214
Engine Heater
215
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
217
Shifter)
217
Shifting into Park
217
Shifting into Park (Electronic Shifter)
218
Shifter)
219
Shifting out of Park
219
Active Fuel Management
220
Extended Parking
220
Parking over Things that Burn
220
Automatic Transmission
221
Engine Exhaust
221
Running the Vehicle While Parked
221
Automatic Transmission
224
Shifter)
224
Manual Mode (Mechanical Shifter)
228
Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter)
230
Tow/Haul Mode
230
Drive Systems
231
Four-Wheel Drive
231
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
235
Electric Brake Boost
235
Electric Parking Brake
236
Brake Assist
237
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
237
Control
238
Ride Control Systems
238
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
238
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
240
Driver Mode Control
241
Limited-Slip Differential
244
Locking Front Axle
245
Locking Rear Axle
245
Cruise Control
246
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera)
248
Super Cruise
259
Driver Assistance Systems
273
Assistance Systems for Parking or
275
Backing
275
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
275
Surround Vision System
276
Park Assist
283
Rear Pedestrian Alert
284
Assistance Systems for Driving
285
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
285
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
285
System
285
Automatic Emergency
287
Braking (AEB)
287
System
289
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
290
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
291
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
293
Recommended Fuel
295
Top Tier Fuel
295
V8 Engine)
295
V8 Engines)
295
Filling the Tank
296
Filling the Tank (Pickup Model)
296
Fuel Additives
296
Fuels in Foreign Countries
296
Prohibited Fuels
296
Model)
298
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
299
General Towing Information
299
Trailer Towing
299
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
300
Trailer Towing
303
Towing Equipment
308
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
317
Trailering App
319
Vehicle Care 331
332
Accessories and Modifications
333
California Perchlorate Materials
333
General Information
333
Requirements
333
Doing Your Own Service Work
334
Hood
334
Vehicle Checks
334
Engine Compartment Overview
336
Engine Oil
339
Automatic Transmission Fluid
341
Engine Oil Life System
341
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
342
Engine Air Filter Life System
342
Cooling System
344
Engine Overheating
347
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
348
Engine Fan
349
Washer Fluid
349
Brake Pad Life System
350
Brakes
350
Brake Fluid
351
Battery - North America
352
Four-Wheel Drive
354
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
355
Check
355
Front Axle
355
Rear Axle
355
Shifter)
355
Glass Replacement
356
Windshield Replacement
356
Wiper Blade Replacement
356
Front Headlamp Aiming
357
Gas Strut(S)
357
Headlamp Aiming
357
Bulb Replacement
358
Halogen Bulbs
358
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
358
LED Lighting
358
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
359
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
360
License Plate Lamp
360
Electrical System Electrical System Overload
361
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
362
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
363
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
366
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
368
Tires
370
Wheels and Tires
370
All-Season Tires
371
All-Terrain Tires
371
Winter Tires
371
Tire Sidewall Labeling
372
Tire Designations
373
Tire Terminology and Definitions
375
Tire Pressure
376
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
378
Tire Pressure Monitor System
378
Tire Inspection
382
Tire Rotation
383
Buying New Tires
384
When It Is Time for New Tires
384
Different Size Tires and Wheels
386
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
386
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
387
Wheel Replacement
387
If a Tire Goes Flat
388
Tire Chains
388
Tire Changing
390
Full-Size Spare Tire
400
Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America
400
Towing the Vehicle Transporting a Disabled Vehicle
403
Recreational Vehicle Towing
404
Service and Maintenance
417
Technical Data
426
Customer Information
431
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
431
Reporting Safety Defects
431
(TTY) Users
433
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
433
Customer Assistance Offices
433
Online Account
433
GM Mobility Reimbursement
434
Program
434
Roadside Assistance Program
434
Scheduling Service Appointments
435
Courtesy Transportation Program
436
Collision Damage Repair
437
Publication Ordering Information
438
Motors
439
Radio Frequency Statement
439
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
439
States Government
439
Cybersecurity
440
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
440
Event Data Recorders
441
Infotainment System
441
Onstar
441
Connected Services
463
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