Cadillac Telephone 2015 CRC User Manual

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2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual M  
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1  
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1  
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1  
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3  
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1  
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2  
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4  
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15  
Performance and  
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1  
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9  
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1  
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2  
Warning Lights, Gauges, and  
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8  
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-29  
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35  
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-47  
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-55  
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1  
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2  
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15  
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22  
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-23  
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25  
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26  
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-29  
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32  
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-43  
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59  
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64  
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-69  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20  
Keys, Doors, and  
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15  
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17  
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20  
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22  
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22  
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26  
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1  
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1  
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6  
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8  
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1  
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2  
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4  
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13  
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16  
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24  
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38  
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1  
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1  
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2  
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3  
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30  
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38  
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Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75  
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-78  
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81  
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1  
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1  
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12  
Vehicle Data Recording and  
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1  
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1  
Cadillac Premium Care  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3  
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-4  
Special Application  
Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13  
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1  
OnStar Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1  
OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2  
OnStar Additional  
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6  
Additional Maintenance  
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10  
Recommended Fluids,  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1  
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13  
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16  
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1  
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1  
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2  
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Introduction  
iii  
This manual describes features that  
may or may not be on the vehicle  
because of optional equipment that  
was not purchased on the vehicle,  
model variants, country  
specifications, features/applications  
that may not be available in your  
region, or changes subsequent to  
the printing of this owner manual.  
Canadian Vehicle Owners  
Propriétaires Canadiens  
A French language manual can be  
obtained from your dealer, at  
www.helminc.com, or from:  
The names, logos, emblems,  
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de  
ce guide en français auprès du  
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse  
savant:  
slogans, vehicle model names, and  
vehicle body designs appearing in  
this manual including, but not limited  
to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC,  
the CADILLAC Emblem, and XTS  
are trademarks and/or service  
Refer to the purchase  
documentation relating to your  
specific vehicle to confirm the  
features.  
Helm, Incorporated  
Attention: Customer Service  
47911 Halyard Drive  
Plymouth, MI 48170  
marks of General Motors LLC, its  
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.  
Keep this manual in the vehicle for  
quick reference.  
For vehicles first sold in Canada,  
substitute the name General  
Motors of Canada Limitedfor  
Cadillac Motor Car Division  
Using this Manual  
To quickly locate information about  
the vehicle, use the Index in the  
back of the manual. It is an  
alphabetical list of what is in the  
manual and the page number where  
it can be found.  
wherever it appears in this manual.  
Litho in U.S.A.  
Part No. 22940213 B Second Printing  
© 2014 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.  
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Introduction  
Vehicle Symbol Chart  
Danger, Warnings, and  
Cautions  
Warning messages found on vehicle  
labels and in this manual describe  
hazards and what to do to avoid or  
reduce them.  
Here are some additional symbols  
that may be found on the vehicle  
and what they mean. For more  
information on the symbol, refer to  
the Index.  
A circle with a slash through it is a  
safety symbol which means Do  
Not,” “Do not do this,or Do not let  
this happen.”  
9 : Airbag Readiness Light  
# : Air Conditioning  
Danger  
{
G : Air Conditioning  
Danger indicates a hazard with a  
high level of risk which will result  
in serious injury or death.  
Refrigerant Oil  
Symbols  
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)  
The vehicle has components and  
labels that use symbols instead of  
text. Symbols are shown along with  
the text describing the operation or  
information relating to a specific  
component, control, message,  
gauge, or indicator.  
g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls  
or OnStar® (if equipped)  
$ : Brake System Warning Light  
I : Certified Technician  
" : Charging System  
I : Cruise Control  
B : Engine Coolant Temperature  
O : Exterior Lamps  
H : Flammable  
Warning  
{
Warning indicates a hazard that  
could result in injury or death.  
M : This symbol is shown when  
you need to see your owner manual  
for additional instructions or  
information.  
Caution  
{
Caution indicates a hazard that  
could result in property or vehicle  
damage.  
* : This symbol is shown when  
you need to see a service manual  
for additional instructions or  
information.  
. : Fuel Gauge  
+ : Fuses  
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v
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam  
Changer  
( : Heated Steering Wheel  
j : LATCH System Child  
Restraints  
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp  
: : Oil Pressure  
O : Power  
/ : Remote Vehicle Start  
> : Safety Belt Reminders  
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor  
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak®  
M : Windshield Washer Fluid  
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Introduction  
2 NOTES  
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In Brief  
1-1  
In Brief  
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11  
Steering Wheel  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert  
(RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18  
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18  
Automatic Parking  
Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18  
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18  
Active Emergency Braking  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18  
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19  
Universal Remote System . . . 1-19  
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19  
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11  
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12  
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13  
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13  
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14  
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15  
Instrument Panel  
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2  
Initial Drive Information  
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4  
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4  
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5  
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5  
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6  
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6  
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7  
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9  
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9  
Heated and Ventilated  
Vehicle Features  
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-15  
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15  
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16  
Driver Information  
Performance and Maintenance  
Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20  
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21  
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21  
Driving for Better Fuel  
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22  
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22  
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22  
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16  
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17  
Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17  
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . 1-17  
Side Blind Zone  
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9  
Head Restraint  
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10  
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10  
Passenger Sensing  
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17  
Rear Vision  
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10  
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1-2  
In Brief  
Instrument Panel  
Instrument Panel Overview  
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In Brief  
1-3  
1. Air Vents on page 8-8.  
6. Hazard Warning Flashers on  
page 6-5.  
9. Instrument Panel Storage on  
page 4-1.  
2. Electric Parking Brake on  
page 9-27.  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  
on page 9-56.  
10. Hood Release. See Hood on  
page 10-4.  
Instrument Panel Illumination  
Control on page 6-6.  
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA). See  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  
on page 9-56.  
11. Data Link Connector (DLC)  
(Out of View). See Malfunction  
Indicator Lamp on page 5-18.  
Head-Up Display (HUD) on  
page 5-32 (If Equipped).  
Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control on page 9-29.  
12. Cruise Control on page 9-32.  
3. Exterior Lamp Controls on  
page 6-1.  
Adaptive Cruise Control on  
7. Infotainment on page 7-1.  
page 9-35 (If Equipped).  
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and  
Lane-Change Signals on  
page 6-6.  
8. Glove Box Button. See Glove  
Box on page 4-2.  
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)  
System on page 9-50 (If  
Equipped).  
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-9.  
Parking Assist Button. See  
Assistance Systems for Parking  
or Backing on page 9-44.  
Phone Button. See Steering  
Wheel Controls on page 5-2.  
Driver Information Center (DIC)  
Display. See Driver Information  
Center (DIC) on page 5-29.  
Automatic Park Assist (APA)  
Button. See Assistance Systems  
for Parking or Backing on  
page 9-44.  
Heated Steering Wheel on  
page 5-2 (If Equipped).  
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on  
page 5-3.  
13. Steering Wheel Adjustment on  
page 5-2.  
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1-4  
In Brief  
14. Horn on page 5-3.  
7 : Press and release one time to  
initiate vehicle locator. Press and  
hold for three seconds to sound the  
panic alarm. Press again or start the  
vehicle to cancel the panic alarm.  
Initial Drive  
Information  
This section provides a brief  
overview about some of the  
15. Steering Wheel Controls on  
page 5-2.  
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button.  
See Ignition Positions on  
page 9-15.  
important features that may or may  
not be on your specific vehicle.  
X : Press twice quickly to release  
the trunk.  
17. Shift Lever. See Automatic  
Transmission on page 9-23.  
For more detailed information, refer  
to each of the features which can be  
found later in this owner manual.  
18. Instrument Panel Storage on  
page 4-1 (If Equipped).  
Remote Keyless Entry  
(RKE) System  
The RKE transmitter may be used  
to lock and unlock the doors from up  
to 60 m (197 ft) away from the  
vehicle.  
19. Dual Automatic Climate Control  
System on page 8-1.  
Heated and Ventilated Front  
Seats on page 3-11 (If  
Equipped).  
Q : Press to lock all doors.  
K : Press to unlock the driver door  
or all doors, depending on the  
vehicle personalization settings.  
See Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”  
under Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
Press the key release button near  
the bottom of the transmitter to  
remove the key. The key can be  
used for the driver door.  
See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote  
Keyless Entry (RKE) System  
Operation on page 2-2.  
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In Brief  
1-5  
Canceling a Remote Start  
Power Door Locks  
Remote Vehicle Start  
To cancel a remote start, do any of  
the following:  
If equipped with remote start, the  
engine can be started from outside  
of the vehicle.  
.
Press and hold / until the  
parking lamps turn off.  
Starting the Vehicle  
.
Turn on the hazard warning  
flashers.  
1. Press and release Q on the  
RKE transmitter.  
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.  
2. Immediately press and hold /  
for at least four seconds or until  
the turn signal lamps flash.  
See Remote Vehicle Start on  
page 2-9.  
3. Press the brake pedal and select  
the ON/RUN/START ignition  
mode to drive the vehicle.  
Door Locks  
To lock or unlock a door manually:  
.
.
From the inside, press Q or K.  
See Power Door Locks on  
page 2-13.  
.
Use the key in the driver door.  
When the vehicle starts, the parking  
lamps will turn on and remain on as  
long as the engine is running. The  
doors will be locked and the climate  
control system may come on.  
The key cylinder is covered by a  
cap. See Door Locks on  
page 2-11.  
From the outside, press Q or K  
on the RKE transmitter. See  
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
System Operation on page 2-2.  
.
From the inside, to lock a door  
push down on the door lock  
knob on top of the door. To  
unlock a door, pull once on the  
door handle to unlock it, and  
again to open it.  
The engine will continue to run for  
10 minutes. After 30 seconds,  
repeat the steps if a 10-minute  
extension is desired. Remote start  
can be extended only once.  
From the outside, if the vehicle is  
equipped with Keyless Access,  
press the button on the door handle  
when the Remote Keyless Entry  
(RKE) transmitter is within range to  
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1-6  
In Brief  
unlock it. See Remote Keyless  
Entry (RKE) System Operation on  
page 2-2.  
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
System Operation on page 2-2 and  
Trunk on page 2-15.  
The power window switches on the  
driver door control all the windows.  
Each passenger door has a switch  
that controls only that window.  
Trunk  
Windows  
Press the switch to lower the  
window. Pull the switch up to  
raise it.  
See Power Windows on page 2-23.  
The power windows only operate  
with the ignition in ACC/  
To open the trunk, press | from  
inside the vehicle or press X twice  
quickly on the Remote Keyless  
Entry (RKE) transmitter, or press  
the touch pad on the rear of the  
trunk above the license plate  
after unlocking all doors.  
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,  
or when Retained Accessory Power  
(RAP) is active. See Retained  
Accessory Power (RAP) on  
page 9-19.  
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In Brief  
1-7  
See Power Seat Adjustment on  
page 3-6.  
See Lumbar Adjustment on  
page 3-7.  
Seat Adjustment  
Power Seats  
Lumbar Adjustment  
Reclining Seatbacks  
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar  
Base  
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar  
To adjust the seat:  
To adjust the lumbar support:  
To adjust the seatback:  
.
Move the seat forward or  
.
.
Press and hold the control  
Tilt the top of the control  
rearward by sliding the control  
forward or rearward.  
forward to increase or rearward  
to decrease lumbar support.  
rearward to recline.  
.
Tilt the top of the control forward  
.
Raise or lower the front part of  
.
Press and hold the control  
to raise.  
the seat cushion by moving the  
front of the control up or down.  
upward to raise or downward to  
lower the height of the lumbar  
support.  
See Reclining Seatbacks on  
page 3-7.  
.
Raise or lower the seat by  
moving the rear of the control up  
or down.  
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1-8  
In Brief  
If equipped, the ignition must be on  
to use all uplevel seat features.  
Uplevel Seat Adjustment  
Uplevel Seat Control  
Massage  
.
Move Feature Select (1) to  
display seat adjustments on the  
center stack. Press and release  
or hold to scroll through  
features.  
.
Press Up (2) to make upward  
adjustments of the selected  
feature.  
.
Press Rearward (3) to make  
rearward adjustments of the  
selected feature.  
Driver Seat Shown, Passenger  
Seat Similar  
.
Press Down (4) to make  
downward adjustments of the  
selected feature.  
1. Feature Select  
2. Up  
3. Rearward  
4. Down  
1. Feature Select  
2. Next Higher Massage Type  
3. Decrease Massage Intensity  
4. Next Lower Massage Type  
5. Increase Massage Intensity  
6. Massage On/Off  
.
Press Forward (5) to make  
forward adjustments of the  
selected feature.  
5. Forward  
See Seat Adjustment on page 3-4.  
If equipped, the ignition must be on  
to display massage controls (1  
through 5).  
See Massage on page 3-12.  
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In Brief  
1-9  
settings for the driver and  
passenger seats. The driver  
memory buttons also store outside  
mirror and power tilt and telescoping  
steering column positions, and  
massage settings (if equipped).  
Memory Features  
Heated and Ventilated  
Seats  
See Memory Seats on page 3-8 and  
Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
Second Row Seats  
On some vehicles, either side of the  
seatback can be folded for more  
cargo space.  
Driver Buttons Shown, Passenger  
Buttons Similar  
See Rear Seats on page 3-13.  
If available, the buttons are near the  
climate controls on the center stack.  
To operate, the ignition must be in  
ON/RUN/START.  
If equipped, the SET, "1," "2," and  
B (Exit) buttons on the driver door  
and front passenger door are used  
to manually save and recall memory  
Press J or z to heat the driver or  
passenger seat cushion and  
seatback.  
Press C or { to ventilate the driver  
or passenger seat.  
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1-10  
In Brief  
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for  
Children (LATCH System) on  
page 3-46.  
Press the button once for the  
highest setting. With each press of  
the button, the seat will change to  
the next lower setting, and then to  
the off setting. The indicator lights  
next to the buttons indicate three for  
the highest setting and one for the  
lowest. If the front heated seats are  
on high, the level may automatically  
be lowered after approximately  
30 minutes.  
See Head Restraints on page 3-2  
and Power Seat Adjustment on  
page 3-6.  
Passenger Sensing  
System  
Safety Belts  
See Heated and Ventilated Front  
Seats on page 3-11.  
United States  
Head Restraint  
Adjustment  
Do not drive until the head restraints  
for all occupants are installed and  
adjusted properly.  
Refer to the following sections for  
important information on how to use  
safety belts properly:  
Canada  
To achieve a comfortable seating  
position, change the seatback  
recline angle as little as necessary  
while keeping the seat and the head  
restraint height in the proper  
position.  
.
The passenger sensing system will  
turn off the front outboard  
passenger frontal airbag and knee  
airbag under certain conditions. No  
other airbag is affected by the  
Safety Belts on page 3-16.  
.
How to Wear Safety Belts  
Properly on page 3-17.  
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-18.  
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passenger sensing system. See  
Passenger Sensing System on  
page 3-31.  
2. Press one of the four arrows to  
move the mirror.  
Steering Wheel  
Adjustment  
3. Move the selector switch to ) to  
The passenger airbag status  
indicator lights on the overhead  
console when the vehicle is started.  
See Passenger Airbag Status  
Indicator on page 5-17.  
deselect the mirror.  
The vehicle has manual folding  
mirrors or, if equipped, power folding  
mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on  
page 2-21.  
Mirror Adjustment  
Interior Mirror  
Adjustment  
Exterior Mirror  
Hold the rearview mirror in the  
center and move it to view the area  
behind the vehicle.  
Press the control to move the tilt  
and telescoping steering wheel up  
and down or forward and rearward.  
Automatic Dimming Rearview  
Mirror  
The vehicle has an automatic  
dimming rearview mirror. The mirror  
will automatically reduce the glare  
from the headlamps from behind.  
The dimming feature comes on  
when the vehicle is started. See  
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror  
on page 2-22.  
Do not adjust the steering wheel  
while driving.  
1. Move the selector switch to L  
(Left) or R (Right) to choose the  
driver or passenger mirror.  
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Reading Lamps  
Interior Lighting  
There are reading lamps on the  
overhead console and over the rear  
passenger doors. These lamps  
come on automatically when any  
door is opened. To manually turn  
the reading lamps on or off:  
Dome Lamp  
The dome lamp is in the overhead  
console.  
Press the button near the rear  
passenger reading lamps.  
For more information on interior  
lighting, see Instrument Panel  
Illumination Control on page 6-6.  
To change the dome lamp settings,  
press:  
Press m or n next to each  
overhead console reading lamp.  
OFF: Turns the lamp off, even  
when a door is open.  
DOOR: The lamp comes on  
automatically when a door is  
opened.  
ON: Turns the dome lamp on.  
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Exterior Lighting  
5 : Turns on the headlamps  
together with the parking lamps and  
instrument panel lights.  
See:  
.
Exterior Lamp Controls on  
page 6-1  
.
INT: Move the windshield wiper  
Turn and Lane-Change Signals  
on page 6-6  
lever to INT. Turn the x INT band  
up for more frequent wipes  
or down for less frequent wipes.  
If equipped with Rainsense,  
.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam  
Changer on page 6-3  
The exterior lamp control is on the  
turn signal lever.  
turn the x INT band to adjust the  
sensitivity. To turn the Rainsense  
feature on or off, see Rain Sense  
Wipersunder Vehicle  
Windshield Wiper/Washer  
Turn the control to the following  
positions:  
O : Turns off the exterior lamps.  
The knob returns to the AUTO  
position after it is released. Turn to  
O again to reactivate the  
AUTO mode.  
Personalization on page 5-47.  
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.  
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move  
the lever down. For several wipes,  
hold the lever down.  
AUTO: Automatically turns the  
exterior lamps on and off,  
depending on outside lighting.  
With the ignition in ACC/  
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,  
move the lever to select the wiper  
speed.  
n L : Pull the lever toward you to  
spray windshield washer fluid and  
activate the wipers.  
; : Turns on the parking lamps  
including all lamps, except the  
headlamps.  
HI: Use for fast wipes.  
LO: Use for slow wipes.  
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on  
page 5-3.  
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Climate Controls  
The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the  
heating, cooling, and ventilation.  
Climate Touch Screen Controls  
1. Outside Temperature Display  
2. Driver and Passenger  
Temperature Controls  
Climate Control Buttons  
3. Fan Control  
1. Driver and Passenger  
Temperature Controls  
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)  
6. Defrost  
4. SYNC (Synchronized  
Temperature)  
2. Fan Control  
3. OFF (Fan)  
5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)  
7. Rear Window Defogger  
8. Recirculation  
6. Climate Control Selection  
(Application Tray Button)  
4. Driver and Passenger Heated  
and Ventilated Seats  
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control  
Touch Screen)  
8. Air Delivery Mode Control  
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See Dual Automatic Climate Control  
System on page 8-1 and Rear  
Climate Control System on page 8-6  
(if equipped).  
shift lever must be in M (Manual  
Mode). If equipped, the controls are  
on the back of the steering wheel.  
Tap the left control to downshift, and  
the right control to upshift. A Driver  
Information Center (DIC) message  
indicates the gear the vehicle is in.  
See Manual Mode on page 9-25.  
Vehicle Features  
Infotainment System  
See the infotainment manual for  
information on the radio, audio  
players, phone, navigation system,  
and voice or speech recognition.  
It also includes information on  
settings.  
Transmission  
Automatic Transmission  
Tap Shift  
Steering Wheel Controls  
The infotainment system can be  
operated by using the steering  
wheel controls. See "Steering  
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment  
manual.  
Tap Shift allows the driver to  
manually control the automatic  
transmission. To use Tap Shift, the  
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increase speed to the next 5 km/h  
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,  
press +RES up to the second  
detent.  
Cruise Control  
SET: Press the control down  
briefly to set the speed and activate  
cruise control. If the cruise control is  
already active, use to decrease  
vehicle speed. To decrease speed  
by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET  
down to the first detent. To decrease  
speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph)  
mark on the speedometer, press  
SETdown to the second detent.  
y or z : Move SEL up or down to  
go to the previous or next selection.  
* : Press to disengage cruise  
control without erasing the set  
speed from memory.  
J : Press to turn the system on  
and off. A white indicator appears in  
the instrument cluster when  
turned on.  
S or T : Press to move between  
the interactive display zones in the  
cluster. Press S to go back to the  
See Cruise Control on page 9-32 or  
Adaptive Cruise Control on  
page 9-35 (if equipped).  
previous menu.  
+RES: If there is a set speed in  
memory, press the control up briefly  
to resume to that speed or press  
and hold to accelerate. If the cruise  
control is already active, use to  
increase vehicle speed. To increase  
speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press  
+RES up to the first detent. To  
SEL: Press to open a menu or  
select a menu item. Press and hold  
to reset values on certain screens.  
Driver Information  
Center (DIC)  
The DIC display is in the instrument  
cluster. It shows the status of many  
vehicle systems.  
See Driver Information Center (DIC)  
on page 5-29.  
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Side Blind Zone  
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change to amber and flash. In  
addition, beeps will sound or the  
driver seat will pulse.  
Forward Collision Alert  
(FCA) System  
Alert (SBZA)  
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or  
reduce the harm caused by  
front-end crashes. FCA provides a  
If equipped, SBZA will detect  
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  
on page 9-56.  
vehicles in the next lane over in the  
vehicle's side blind zone area.  
When this happens, the SBZA  
display will light up in the  
corresponding outside side mirror  
and will flash if the turn signal is on.  
green indicator, V, when a vehicle  
is detected ahead. This indicator  
displays amber if you follow a  
vehicle much too closely. When  
approaching a vehicle ahead too  
quickly, FCA provides a flashing red  
alert on the windshield and rapidly  
beeps or pulses the driver seat.  
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)  
If equipped, LKA may help avoid  
crashes due to unintentional lane  
departures. It may assist by gently  
turning the steering wheel if the  
vehicle approaches a detected lane  
marking without using a turn signal  
in that direction. It may also provide  
a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  
alert as the lane marking is crossed.  
The system will not assist or alert if  
it detects that you are actively  
steering. Override LKA by turning  
the steering wheel. LKA uses a  
camera to detect lane markings  
between 60 km/h (37 mph) and  
180 km/h (112 mph).  
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)  
on page 9-54.  
Rear Vision  
Camera (RVC)  
If equipped, RVC displays a view of  
the area behind the vehicle on the  
center stack display when the  
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to  
aid with parking and low-speed  
backing maneuvers.  
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)  
System on page 9-50.  
Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW)  
If equipped, LDW may help avoid  
unintentional lane departures at  
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or  
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor  
to detect the lane markings. The  
See Assistance Systems for Parking  
or Backing on page 9-44.  
See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on  
page 9-57.  
LDW light, @, is green if a lane  
marking is detected. If the vehicle  
departs the lane, the light will  
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The vehicle may also have the Front  
Parking Assist system.  
which is designed to help avoid or  
reduce the harm caused by backing  
crashes when the vehicle is shifted  
into R (Reverse). If the system  
detects the vehicle is backing too  
fast to avoid a crash with a detected  
object behind your vehicle in your  
path, it may automatically brake  
hard to a stop.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert  
(RCTA) System  
If equipped, the RCTA system uses  
a triangle with an arrow displayed  
on the RVC screen to warn of traffic  
behind your vehicle that may cross  
your vehicle's path while in  
See Assistance Systems for Parking  
or Backing on page 9-44.  
Automatic Parking  
Assist (APA)  
If equipped, the APA system helps  
to search for and maneuver the  
vehicle into parallel or perpendicular  
parking spots using automatic  
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will  
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.  
See Assistance Systems for Parking  
or Backing on page 9-44.  
See Assistance Systems for Parking  
or Backing on page 9-44.  
steering, DIC displays, and beeps.  
When the vehicle speed is below  
30 km/h (18 mph), press the APA  
Active Emergency  
Braking System  
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise  
Control (ACC) it also has the Active  
Emergency Braking System, which  
includes Intelligent Brake  
Assist (IBA) and the Automatic  
Collision Preparation (ACP) System.  
These systems can provide a boost  
to braking or automatically brake the  
vehicle to help avoid or lessen the  
severity of crashes when driving in a  
forward gear.  
Parking Assist  
If equipped, Rear Parking  
button, O, to enable the system.  
Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the  
rear bumper to assist with parking  
and avoiding objects while in  
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds  
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may  
display a warning triangle on the  
Rear Vision Camera screen and a  
graphic on the instrument cluster to  
provide the object distance. In  
addition, multiple beeps or seat  
pulses may occur if very close to an  
object.  
See Automatic Parking Assist  
(APA)under Assistance Systems  
for Parking or Backing on  
page 9-44.  
Rear Automatic Braking  
(RAB) System  
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise  
Control (ACC) it also has the Rear  
Automatic Braking (RAB) system,  
See Active Emergency Braking  
System on page 9-52.  
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Read the instructions completely  
before attempting to program the  
Universal Remote system. Because  
of the steps involved, it may be  
helpful to have another person  
available to assist you with  
programming the Universal Remote  
system.  
Power Outlets  
The accessory power outlets can be  
used to plug in electrical equipment,  
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.  
Universal Remote System  
The vehicle has three accessory  
power outlets:  
.
Inside the front storage area  
See Universal Remote System on  
page 5-55.  
below the climate control  
system.  
.
Inside the center console.  
Sunroof  
For vehicles equipped with a  
.
On the rear of the center  
console.  
sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/  
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in  
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to  
operate the sunroof and power  
sunshade. See Ignition Positions on  
page 9-15 and Retained Accessory  
Power (RAP) on page 9-19.  
Lift the cover to access the  
accessory power outlet.  
If equipped, this system provides a  
way to replace up to three remote  
control transmitters used to activate  
devices such as garage door  
openers, security systems, and  
home automation devices.  
See Power Outlets on page 5-6.  
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the comfort open position. Press the  
Performance and  
Maintenance  
rear of ~ again to open the  
sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not  
fully open when the comfort feature  
is pressed the second time, the  
sunshade will open fully.  
Traction Control/  
Electronic Stability  
Control  
The Traction Control System (TCS)  
limits wheel spin. The system turns  
on automatically every time the  
vehicle is started.  
Express Close: Press and release  
the front of ~ to express close the  
sunroof.  
Sunshade Switch  
Open/Close: Press and hold the  
1. ~ Sunroof Switch  
2. Q Sunshade Switch  
The StabiliTrak system assists with  
directional control of the vehicle in  
difficult driving conditions. The  
system also turns on automatically  
every time the vehicle is started.  
front or rear of Q to open or close  
the sunshade to the desired  
position.  
Sunroof Switch  
Express Open/Express Close:  
Press and release the rear or front  
Vent Feature: Press and hold the  
.
To turn off traction control, press  
front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The  
sunshade will automatically open  
approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press  
of Q to express open or express  
close the sunshade. If the sunroof is  
opened, the sunshade will express  
close within a few inches of the  
opened sunroof.  
and release the g button on the  
center stack. i comes on in the  
instrument cluster and the  
appropriate DIC message is  
displayed. See Ride Control  
System Messages on page 5-43.  
and hold the rear of ~ to close  
the vent.  
Comfort Stop Feature: This  
feature stops the sunroof from  
opening fully. Press and release the  
See Sunroof on page 2-26.  
rear of ~ to open the sunroof to  
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1-21  
.
To turn off both traction control  
and StabiliTrak, press and hold  
tires. If the warning light comes on,  
stop as soon as possible and inflate  
the tires to the recommended  
pressure shown on the Tire and  
Loading Information label. See  
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10.  
The warning light will remain on until  
the tire pressure is corrected.  
to change the engine oil and filter.  
The oil life system should be reset  
to 100% only following an oil  
change.  
the g button on the center stack,  
until i and g come on in the  
instrument cluster and the  
appropriate DIC message is  
displayed. See Ride Control  
System Messages on page 5-43.  
Resetting the Oil Life System  
1. Using the DIC controls on the  
right side of the steering wheel,  
display REMAINING OIL LIFE  
on the DIC. See Driver  
The low tire pressure warning light  
may come on in cool weather when  
the vehicle is first started, and then  
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This  
may be an early indicator that the  
tire pressures are getting low and  
the tires need to be inflated to the  
proper pressure.  
.
Press and release the g button  
again to turn on both systems.  
Information Center (DIC) on  
page 5-29. When remaining oil  
life is low, the CHANGE  
ENGINE OIL SOON message  
will appear on the display. See  
Engine Oil Messages on  
page 5-39.  
See Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control on page 9-29.  
Tire Pressure Monitor  
This vehicle may have a Tire  
The TPMS does not replace normal  
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain  
the correct tire pressures.  
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).  
2. Press SEL on the DIC controls  
and hold SEL down for a few  
seconds to clear the CHANGE  
ENGINE OIL SOON message  
and reset the oil life at 100%.  
See Tire Pressure Monitor System  
on page 10-47.  
Be careful not to reset the oil life  
display accidentally at any time  
other than after the oil is  
changed. It cannot be reset  
accurately until the next oil  
change.  
Engine Oil Life System  
The engine oil life system calculates  
engine oil life based on vehicle use  
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE  
OIL SOON message when it is time  
The low tire pressure warning light  
alerts to a significant loss in  
pressure of one of the vehicle's  
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.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long  
periods of time.  
The oil life system can also be reset  
as follows:  
Roadside Service  
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400  
Canada: 1-800-882-1112  
When road and weather  
conditions are appropriate, use  
cruise control.  
1. Turn the ignition on with the  
engine off.  
TTY Users (U.S. Only):  
1-888-889-2438  
2. Fully press and release the  
accelerator pedal three times  
within five seconds.  
.
Always follow posted speed  
limits or drive more slowly when  
conditions require.  
New vehicles are automatically  
enrolled in the Roadside Service  
program.  
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL  
SOON message is not on, the  
system is reset.  
.
.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly  
inflated.  
See Roadside Service on  
page 13-5.  
Combine several trips into a  
single trip.  
See Engine Oil Life System on  
page 10-11.  
OnStar®  
Replace the vehicle's tires with  
the same TPC Spec number  
molded into the tire's sidewall  
near the size.  
Driving for Better Fuel  
Economy  
Driving habits can affect fuel  
mileage. Here are some driving tips  
to get the best fuel economy  
possible.  
This vehicle may be equipped with a  
comprehensive, in-vehicle system  
that can connect to a live OnStar  
Advisor for Emergency, Security,  
Navigation, Connection, and  
Diagnostic Services. OnStar  
services may require a paid  
subscription. See OnStar Overview  
on page 14-1.  
.
Follow recommended scheduled  
maintenance.  
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate  
smoothly.  
.
Brake gradually and avoid  
abrupt stops.  
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2-1  
Exterior Mirrors  
Keys and Locks  
Keys, Doors, and  
Windows  
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20  
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20  
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21  
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21  
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 2-21  
Keys  
Warning  
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Keys and Locks  
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2  
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2  
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-9  
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11  
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13  
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13  
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-13  
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14  
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14  
Interior Mirrors  
Leaving children in a vehicle with  
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
transmitter is dangerous and  
children or others could be  
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-22  
Automatic Dimming Rearview  
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22  
seriously injured or killed. They  
could operate the power windows  
or other controls or make the  
vehicle move. The windows will  
function with the RKE transmitter  
in the vehicle, and children or  
others could be caught in the path  
of a closing window. Do not leave  
children in a vehicle with an RKE  
transmitter.  
Windows  
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22  
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23  
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25  
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . 2-25  
Roof  
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26  
Doors  
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15  
Vehicle Security  
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17  
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-17  
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19  
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-19  
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Keys, Doors, and Windows  
driver door and for locking the rear  
seatbacks so they cannot be folded.  
If there is a decrease in the RKE  
operating range:  
See Rear Seats on page 3-13.  
.
Check the distance. The  
To remove the key, press the button  
near the bottom of the transmitter,  
and pull the key out. Never pull the  
key out without pressing the button.  
transmitter may be too far from  
the vehicle.  
.
Check the location. Other  
vehicles or objects may be  
blocking the signal.  
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,  
inspect the key blade for debris.  
.
Check the transmitter's battery.  
See your dealer if a new key is  
needed.  
See Battery Replacementlater  
in this section.  
.
Contact Roadside Service if locked  
out of the vehicle. See Roadside  
Service on page 13-5.  
If the transmitter is still not  
working correctly, see your  
dealer or a qualified technician  
for service.  
With an active OnStar subscription,  
an OnStar Advisor may remotely  
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar  
Overview on page 14-1.  
Remote Keyless Entry  
(RKE) System Operation  
The Keyless Access system allows  
for vehicle entry when the  
transmitter is within range. See  
Keyless Access Operation”  
following.  
Remote Keyless Entry  
(RKE) System  
See Radio Frequency Statement on  
page 13-12.  
There is a key inside the Remote  
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter that  
is used for locking/unlocking the  
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2-3  
The RKE transmitter functions may  
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from  
the vehicle.  
headlamps and back-up lamps will  
come on for about 30 seconds to  
light your approach to the vehicle.  
The turn signal indicators may flash  
to indicate unlocking. See Remote  
Lock, Unlock, Startunder Vehicle  
Personalization on page 5-47.  
If the driver door is open when Q is  
pressed, all doors lock and the  
driver door will immediately unlock if  
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is  
enabled. See Unlocked Door Anti  
Lock Outunder Vehicle  
Other conditions, such as those  
previously stated, can impact the  
performance of the transmitter.  
Personalization on page 5-47. If the  
Memory seat positions may be  
recalled when unlocking the vehicle.  
See Memory Seats on page 3-8 and  
Remote Lock, Unlock, Startunder  
Vehicle Personalization on  
passenger door is open when Q is  
pressed, all doors lock.  
Pressing Q may also arm the alarm  
system. See Vehicle Alarm System  
on page 2-17.  
page 5-47.  
If equipped with auto mirror folding,  
Pressing K will disarm the alarm  
system. See Vehicle Alarm System  
on page 2-17.  
pressing and holding Q for  
one second will fold the mirrors. The  
auto mirror folding feature will not  
operate unless it is enabled. See  
Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
If equipped with auto mirror folding,  
pressing and holding K for  
one second will unfold the mirrors.  
The auto mirror folding feature will  
not operate unless it is enabled.  
See Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.  
The turn signal indicators may flash  
and/or the horn may sound on the  
second press to indicate locking.  
See Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”  
under Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
K (Unlock): Press to unlock the  
driver door or all doors depending  
on the personalization settings. See  
Remote Lock, Unlock, Startunder  
Vehicle Personalization on  
On some models, pressing and  
page 5-47. When remotely  
unlocking the vehicle at night, the  
holding K will open all of the  
windows.  
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Keyless Access Operation  
/ (Remote Start): If equipped,  
press and release Q and then  
immediately press and hold / for at  
least four seconds to start the  
engine from outside the vehicle  
using the RKE transmitter. See  
Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9.  
The Keyless Access system allows  
the doors and trunk to be locked  
and unlocked without pressing the  
RKE transmitter button. The RKE  
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)  
of the door being opened. If the  
vehicle has this feature, there will be  
a button on the outside front door  
handles.  
7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic  
Alarm): Press and release to  
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior  
lamps flash and the horn chirps  
Keyless Access can be  
programmed to unlock all doors on  
the first lock/unlock press from the  
driver door. See Vehicle  
Driver Side Shown, Passenger  
Similar  
three times. Press and hold 7 for  
three seconds to sound the panic  
alarm. The horn sounds and the  
turn signal lamps flash for  
Pressing the lock/unlock button will  
cause all doors to lock if any of the  
following occur:  
Personalization on page 5-47.  
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from  
the Driver Door  
30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed  
again or the vehicle is started.  
.
It has been more than  
When the doors are locked and the  
RKE transmitter is within range of  
the door handle, pressing the lock/  
unlock button on the driver door  
handle will unlock the driver door.  
If the lock/unlock button is pressed  
again within five seconds, all  
X (Remote Trunk Release):  
Press twice quickly to release the  
trunk.  
five seconds since the first lock/  
unlock button press.  
.
Two lock/unlock button presses  
were used to unlock all doors.  
.
Any vehicle door has been  
opened and all doors are now  
closed.  
passenger doors will unlock.  
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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from  
the Passenger Doors  
If passive locking is enabled, the  
doors may lock with the RKE  
transmitter inside the vehicle. Do  
not leave the RKE transmitter in an  
unattended vehicle.  
Keyed Access  
To access a vehicle with a dead  
transmitter battery, see Door Locks  
on page 2-11.  
When the doors are locked and the  
RKE transmitter is within range of  
the door handle, pressing the lock/  
unlock button on a passenger door  
handle will unlock all doors.  
Programming Transmitters to  
the Vehicle  
Temporary Disable Passive  
Locking Feature  
Pressing the lock/unlock button will  
cause all doors to lock if any of the  
following occur:  
Only RKE transmitters programmed  
to the vehicle will work. If a  
Temporarily disable the passive  
locking by pressing and holding K  
on the interior door switch with a  
door open for at least four seconds,  
or until three chimes are heard.  
Passive locking will then remain  
transmitter is lost or stolen, a  
replacement can be purchased and  
programmed through your dealer.  
The vehicle can be reprogrammed  
so that lost or stolen transmitters no  
longer work. Each vehicle can have  
up to eight transmitters matched  
to it.  
.
The lock/unlock button was used  
to unlock all doors.  
.
Any vehicle door has been  
opened and all doors are now  
closed.  
disabled until Q on the interior door  
is pressed, or until the vehicle is  
turned on.  
Passive Locking  
To customize the doors to  
Programming with a Recognized  
Transmitter  
This feature will lock the vehicle  
several seconds after all doors are  
closed, if the vehicle is off and at  
least one RKE transmitter has been  
removed or none remain in the  
interior.  
automatically lock when exiting the  
vehicle, see Remote Lock, Unlock,  
Startunder Vehicle Personalization  
on page 5-47.  
A new transmitter can be  
programmed to the vehicle when  
there is one recognized transmitter.  
Keyless Trunk Opening  
To program, the vehicle must be off  
and all transmitters, both currently  
recognized and new, must be  
with you.  
If other electronic devices interfere  
with the RKE transmitter signal, the  
vehicle may not detect the RKE  
transmitter inside the vehicle.  
Press the touch pad on the rear of  
the trunk above the license plate to  
open the trunk when the RKE  
transmitter is in range.  
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1. Open the center console storage  
area and the storage tray.  
3. Remove the key lock cylinder  
cap. See Door Locks on  
4. Replace the recognized  
transmitter with a new  
transmitter. Place the new  
transmitter in the transmitter  
pocket.  
page 2-11. Insert the vehicle key  
into the key lock cylinder on the  
driver door handle. Then turn the  
key counterclockwise, to the  
unlock position, five times within  
10 seconds.  
5. Press the ENGINE START/  
STOP button. When the  
transmitter is learned, the DIC  
display will show that it is ready  
to program the next transmitter.  
The Driver Information Center  
(DIC) displays READY FOR  
REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.  
6. Remove the transmitter from the  
transmitter pocket and press K  
or Q on the transmitter.  
To program additional  
transmitters, repeat Steps 35.  
2. Place the recognized  
transmitter(s) in the pocket. The  
transmitter pocket is inside the  
center console storage area  
between the driver and front  
passenger seats.  
When all additional transmitters  
are programmed, press and hold  
the ENGINE START/STOP  
button for approximately  
12 seconds to exit  
programming mode.  
7. Return the key back into the  
transmitter.  
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Programming without a  
Recognized Transmitter  
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC  
displays PRESS ENGINE  
START BUTTON TO LEARN,  
then press the ENGINE START/  
STOP button.  
If there are no currently recognized  
transmitters available, follow this  
procedure to program up to eight  
transmitters. This feature is not  
available in Canada. This procedure  
will take approximately 30 minutes  
to complete. The vehicle must be off  
and all transmitters to be  
The DIC display will again show  
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,  
PLEASE WAIT.  
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional  
times. After the third time all  
previously known transmitters  
will no longer work with the  
vehicle. Remaining transmitters  
can be relearned during the next  
steps.  
programmed must be with you.  
1. Remove the key lock cylinder  
cap. See Door Locks on  
4. Place the new transmitter in the  
transmitter pocket. The  
page 2-11. Insert the vehicle key  
into the key lock cylinder on the  
driver door handle; then turn the  
key counterclockwise, to the  
unlock position five times within  
10 seconds.  
transmitter pocket is inside the  
center console storage area  
between the driver and front  
passenger seats. The storage  
area will need to be opened to  
access the transmitter pocket.  
The DIC display should  
now show READY FOR  
REMOTE # 1.  
The Driver Information Center  
(DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN  
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.  
5. Press the ENGINE START/  
STOP button. When the  
transmitter is learned, the DIC  
display will show that it is ready  
to program the next transmitter.  
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6. Remove the transmitter from the  
transmitter pocket and press K  
or Q on the transmitter.  
To start the vehicle:  
Battery Replacement  
1. Open the center console storage  
area and the storage tray.  
Caution  
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To program additional  
transmitters, repeat Steps 46.  
When replacing the battery, do  
not touch any of the circuitry on  
the transmitter. Static from your  
body could damage the  
transmitter.  
When all additional transmitters  
are programmed, press and hold  
the ENGINE START/STOP  
button for approximately  
12 seconds to exit  
Replace the battery if the REPLACE  
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY  
programming mode.  
7. Return the key back into the  
transmitter.  
message displays in the DIC.  
Starting the Vehicle with a Low  
Transmitter Battery  
2. Place the transmitter in the  
transmitter pocket.  
If the transmitter battery is weak,  
or if there is interference with the  
signal, the DIC may display NO  
REMOTE DETECTED or NO  
REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED  
PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER  
POCKET THEN START YOUR  
VEHICLE when you try to start the  
vehicle. See Key and Lock  
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or  
N (Neutral), press the brake  
pedal and the ENGINE START/  
STOP button.  
Replace the transmitter battery  
as soon as possible.  
Messages on page 5-39.  
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1. Press the button on the side of  
the transmitter near the bottom  
and pull the key out.  
/ (Remote Vehicle Start): This  
button will be on the RKE  
transmitter if the vehicle has remote  
start.  
If equipped, heated and ventilated  
front seats may also come on if  
enabled in vehicle personalization.  
See Heated and Ventilated Front  
Seats on page 3-11 and Vehicle  
Personalization on page 5-47  
The climate control system will use  
the previous settings during a  
remote start. The rear window  
defogger may come on during  
remote start based on cold ambient  
conditions. The rear defog indicator  
light does not come on during  
remote start.  
3. Remove the old battery. Do not  
use a metal object.  
4. Insert the new battery on the  
back housing, positive side  
facing down. Replace with a  
CR2032 or equivalent battery.  
2. Separate the two halves of the  
transmitter using a flat tool  
inserted into the bottom center  
of the transmitter. Do not use the  
key slot.  
5. Align the front and back housing  
then snap the transmitter  
together.  
Laws in some local communities  
may restrict the use of remote  
starters. For example, some laws  
may require a person using remote  
start to have the vehicle in view.  
Check local regulations for any  
requirements.  
Remote Vehicle Start  
This feature allows the engine to be  
started from outside the vehicle.  
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If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not  
use the remote start feature. The  
vehicle may run out of fuel.  
During the remote start, the  
doors will be locked and the  
parking lamps will remain on as  
long as the engine is running.  
The vehicle's ignition must be  
changed to ON/RUN/START and  
then back to OFF before the remote  
start procedure can be used again.  
The RKE transmitter range may be  
less while the vehicle is running.  
The engine will shut off after  
10 minutes unless a time  
extension is done or the ignition  
is put in ON/RUN/START.  
Canceling a Remote Start  
Other conditions can affect the  
performance of the transmitter. See  
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
System on page 2-2.  
To cancel a remote start, do any of  
the following:  
.
Press and hold / until the  
parking lamps turn off.  
3. Press the brake pedal and select  
the ON/RUN/START ignition  
mode to drive the vehicle.  
Starting the Engine Using Remote  
Start  
.
Turn on the hazard warning  
flashers.  
Extending Engine Run Time  
1. Press and release Q on the  
.
Turn the vehicle on and then  
The engine run time can also be  
extended by another 10 minutes,  
if during the first 10 minutes  
Steps 12 are repeated while the  
engine is still running. An extension  
can be requested, 30 seconds after  
starting. This provides a total of  
20 minutes.  
RKE transmitter.  
back off.  
2. Immediately press and hold /  
for at least four seconds or  
Conditions in Which Remote Start  
Will Not Work  
until the turn signal lamps flash.  
This confirms the request to  
remote start the vehicle has  
been received. If the vehicle's  
lamps are not visible, press and  
The remote start will not operate if  
any of the following occur:  
.
The ignition is in any mode other  
than OFF.  
The remote start can only be  
extended once.  
hold / for at least four seconds.  
.
The transmitter is in the vehicle.  
.
A maximum of two remote starts,  
or a remote start with an extension,  
are allowed between ignition cycles.  
The hood is not closed.  
.
The hazard warning flashers  
are on.  
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.
.
There is an emission control  
system malfunction.  
Inside the Vehicle  
Warning (Continued)  
On the rear doors, push down on  
the door lock knob to lock the door  
manually. Pull once on the door  
handle to unlock the door and again  
to open the door.  
The engine coolant temperature  
is too high.  
doors should be locked  
whenever the vehicle is  
driven.  
.
.
The oil pressure is low.  
.
Young children who get into  
unlocked vehicles may be  
unable to get out. A child can  
be overcome by extreme heat  
and can suffer permanent  
injuries or even death from  
heat stroke. Always lock the  
vehicle whenever leaving it.  
Two remote vehicle starts or a  
start with an extension have  
already been used.  
Press the power door lock switch to  
lock or unlock all doors  
automatically. See Power Door  
Locks on page 2-13.  
.
The vehicle is not in P (Park).  
Outside the Vehicle  
Door Locks  
Use the Remote Keyless Entry  
(RKE) transmitter, the key cylinder  
on the driver front door, or the key  
cylinder on the passenger front  
door, if equipped. The key cylinder  
is covered with a cap.  
Warning  
{
.
Outsiders can easily enter  
through an unlocked door  
when slowing or stopping the  
vehicle. Lock the doors to  
help prevent this from  
happening.  
Unlocked doors can be  
dangerous.  
.
Passengers, especially  
children, can easily open the  
doors and fall out of a moving  
vehicle. The chance of being  
thrown out of the vehicle in a  
crash is increased if the  
doors are not locked. So, all  
passengers should wear  
safety belts properly and the  
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Keyless Access  
Key Cylinder Access  
To access the key cylinder:  
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the  
open position.  
To replace the cap:  
1. Pull the door handle to the open  
position.  
If equipped, use the Keyless Access  
system to lock and unlock the door.  
When the doors are locked and the  
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)  
of the driver door handle, press the  
lock/unlock button. When unlocking  
from the driver door, the first press  
unlocks that door; press again  
within five seconds to unlock all  
passenger doors. See Remote  
Keyless Entry (RKE) System  
2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3)  
on the bottom of the cap (2) and  
pry outward.  
2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the  
back of the cap (8) between the  
seal (5) and the metal base (6).  
3. Move the cap (2) rearward and  
remove.  
4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder.  
Operation on page 2-2.  
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Power Door Locks  
When Q is pressed on the power  
door lock switch, while the door is  
open, a chime will sound three  
times indicating that delayed locking  
is active.  
When all the doors are closed, the  
doors will lock automatically after  
five seconds. If a door is reopened  
before five seconds have elapsed,  
the five-second timer will reset once  
all the doors are closed again.  
Press Q on the door lock switch  
again or press Q on the RKE  
transmitter to override this feature  
and lock the doors immediately.  
Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.  
K (Unlock): Press to unlock the  
doors.  
This feature can also be  
programmed. See Vehicle  
Personalization on page 5-47.  
Delayed Locking  
This feature delays the actual  
locking of the doors.  
Automatic Door Locks  
The vehicle is programmed so that  
when the doors are closed, the  
ignition is on, and the shift lever is  
moved out of P (Park), the doors  
will lock.  
3. Move the cap forward and press  
to snap the cap in place.  
4. Release the door handle.  
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To unlock the doors:  
doors will lock and only the driver  
door will unlock after closing all of  
the doors.  
Safety Locks  
The rear door safety locks prevent  
passengers from opening the rear  
doors from inside the vehicle.  
.
Press an unlock switch on  
a door.  
This feature can be manually  
overridden with the driver door open  
.
Shift the transmission into  
P (Park).  
by pressing and holding Q on the  
power door lock switch.  
The power door locks can be  
programmed through the Driver  
Information Center (DIC). See  
Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out  
When this feature is on and door  
locking is requested with the driver  
door open, all doors will lock and  
only the driver door will unlock. The  
driver door must be closed before  
locking is requested for all doors to  
remain locked. When this feature is  
off, the Delayed Door Lock menu  
will be available.  
Lockout Protection  
If the vehicle is in ACC/  
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START  
with the Remote Keyless  
Entry (RKE) transmitter in the  
vehicle and the power door lock  
switch is pressed with the driver  
door open, all the doors will lock  
and only the driver door will unlock.  
Press v { to activate the safety  
locks on the rear doors. The  
indicator light in the switch will  
illuminate when activated.  
This feature can also be  
programmed. See Vehicle  
Personalization on page 5-47.  
If the vehicle is off with the RKE  
transmitter in the vehicle and the  
power door lock switch is pressed  
with the driver door open, all the  
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The rear door power windows are  
also disabled. See Power Windows  
on page 2-23.  
Doors  
.
Adjust the climate control  
Trunk  
system to a setting that  
Press v { again to deactivate the  
safety locks.  
brings in only outside air and  
set the fan speed to the  
highest setting. See Climate  
Control Systemsin the  
Index.  
Warning  
{
If the rear inside door handle is  
being pulled when the safety lock is  
deactivated, that door will remain  
locked and the indicator light may  
flash. Release the handle, then  
press the safety lock twice to  
deactivate the safety locks.  
Exhaust gases can enter the  
vehicle if it is driven with the  
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,  
or with any objects that pass  
through the seal between the  
body and the trunk/hatch or  
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains  
carbon monoxide (CO) which  
cannot be seen or smelled. It can  
cause unconsciousness and even  
death.  
.
If the vehicle is equipped with  
a power liftgate, disable the  
power liftgate function.  
See Engine Exhaust on  
page 9-22.  
If the vehicle must be driven with  
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:  
.
Close all of the windows.  
.
Fully open the air outlets on  
or under the instrument  
panel.  
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Trunk Lock Release  
Use the handle to assist in closing  
the trunk. Do not use the handle as  
a tie-down.  
.
Press the touch pad on the trunk  
above the license plate.  
If the vehicle is ever without power,  
the trunk area can still be accessed  
by folding the rear seat:  
To open the trunk:  
With the Keyless Access system the  
RKE transmitter must be within 1 m  
(3 ft) of the trunk for it to be  
recognized. See Remote Keyless  
Entry (RKE) System Operation on  
page 2-2.  
.
1. Fold down the rear seatback.  
Press | from inside the  
See Rear Seats on page 3-13.  
vehicle.  
2. Reach inward through the  
opening to locate the emergency  
trunk release handle.  
.
Press X twice quickly on the  
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
transmitter.  
3. Pull the release handle to open  
the trunk.  
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There is a glow-in-the-dark  
Emergency Trunk Release  
Handle  
Vehicle Security  
This vehicle has theft-deterrent  
features; however, they do not make  
the vehicle impossible to steal.  
emergency trunk release handle on  
the trunk lid. This handle will glow  
following exposure to light. Pull the  
release handle to open the trunk  
from the inside.  
Vehicle Alarm System  
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm  
system.  
After use, return to the stored  
position.  
Caution  
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Do not use the emergency trunk  
release handle as a tie-down or  
anchor point when securing items  
in the trunk as it could damage  
the handle.  
The indicator light, on the  
instrument panel near the  
windshield, indicates the status of  
the system.  
Off: Alarm system is disarmed.  
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On Solid: Vehicle is secured  
during the delay to arm the system.  
will bypass the 30-second delay  
and immediately arm the alarm  
system.  
Disarming the Alarm System  
To disarm the alarm system or turn  
off the alarm if it has been activated:  
Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured.  
A door, the hood, or the trunk  
is open.  
The vehicle alarm system will not  
arm if the doors are locked with  
the key.  
.
Press K on the RKE transmitter.  
.
Unlock the vehicle using the  
Slow Flash: Alarm system is  
armed.  
Keyless Access system.  
If the driver door is opened without  
first unlocking with the RKE  
transmitter, the horn will chirp and  
the lights will flash to indicate  
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not  
started, or the door is not unlocked  
.
Start the vehicle.  
Arming the Alarm System  
To avoid setting off the alarm by  
accident:  
1. Close the trunk and the hood.  
Turn off the vehicle.  
.
Lock the vehicle after all  
2. Lock the vehicle in one of  
three ways:  
occupants have left the vehicle  
and all doors are closed.  
by pressing K on the RKE  
transmitter during the 10second  
pre-alarm, the alarm will be  
activated.  
.
Use the RKE transmitter.  
.
Always unlock a door with the  
RKE transmitter or use the  
Keyless Access system.  
.
Use the Keyless Access  
system.  
The alarm will also be activated if a  
passenger door, the trunk, or the  
hood is opened without first  
disarming the system. When the  
alarm is activated, the turn signals  
flash and the horn sounds for about  
30 seconds. The alarm system will  
then re-arm to monitor for the next  
unauthorized event.  
.
With a door open, press the  
Unlocking the driver door with the  
key will not disarm the system or  
turn off the alarm.  
inside Q.  
3. After 30 seconds the alarm  
system will arm, and the  
indicator light will begin to slowly  
flash indicating the alarm system  
is operating. Pressing Q on the  
RKE transmitter a second time  
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The immobilization system is  
When trying to start the vehicle, the  
security light may come on briefly  
when the ignition is turned on.  
How to Detect a Tamper  
Condition  
disarmed when the pushbutton start  
is activated to enter the ACC/  
ACCESSORY mode or the ON/  
RUN/START mode and a valid  
transmitter is present in the vehicle.  
If K is pressed and the horn chirps  
and the lights flash three times, the  
alarm was activated while the alarm  
system was armed.  
If the engine does not start and the  
security light stays on, there is a  
problem with the system. Turn the  
ignition off and try again.  
If the alarm system has been  
activated, a message will appear on  
the DIC. See Security Messages on  
page 5-44.  
If the vehicle will not change ignition  
modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/  
RUN/START, OFF), and the RKE  
transmitter appears to be  
undamaged, try another transmitter.  
Or, you may try placing the  
transmitter in the transmitter pocket  
in the center console. See Key and  
Lock Messages on page 5-39.  
Immobilizer  
See Radio Frequency Statement on  
page 13-12.  
The security light in the instrument  
cluster comes on if there is a  
problem with arming or disarming  
the theft-deterrent system.  
Immobilizer Operation  
This vehicle has a passive  
theft-deterrent system.  
If the ignition modes will not change  
with the other transmitter, your  
vehicle needs service. If the ignition  
does change modes, the first  
transmitter may be faulty. See your  
dealer who can service the  
theft-deterrent system and have a  
new RKE transmitter programmed to  
the vehicle.  
The system has one or more RKE  
transmitters matched to an  
immobilizer control unit in your  
vehicle. Only a correctly matched  
RKE transmitter will start the  
vehicle. If the transmitter is ever  
damaged, you may not be able to  
start your vehicle.  
The system does not have to be  
manually armed or disarmed.  
The vehicle is automatically  
immobilized when the vehicle is  
turned off.  
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It is possible for the immobilizer  
system to learn new or replacement  
RKE transmitters. Up to eight  
transmitters can be programmed for  
the vehicle. To program additional  
transmitters, see Programming  
Transmitters to the Vehicleunder  
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
Power Mirrors  
Exterior Mirrors  
Convex Mirrors  
Caution  
{
A convex mirror can make things,  
like other vehicles, look farther  
away than they really are. If you  
cut too sharply into the right lane,  
you could hit a vehicle on the  
right. Check the inside mirror or  
glance over your shoulder before  
changing lanes.  
System Operation on page 2-2.  
Do not leave the key or device that  
disarms or deactivates the  
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.  
1. Move the selector switch to L  
(Left) or R (Right) to choose the  
driver or passenger mirror.  
The passenger side mirror is convex  
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is  
curved so more can be seen from  
the driver seat.  
2. Press one of the four arrows to  
move the mirror.  
3. Move the selector switch to ) to  
deselect the mirror.  
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Exterior Automatic Dimming  
Mirror  
2. Press the down arrow to fold the  
mirrors.  
Folding Mirrors  
Manual Folding Mirrors  
The vehicle may have a driver  
exterior automatic dimming mirror  
that will automatically adjust for the  
glare of headlamps behind.  
3. Press the down arrow again to  
unfold the mirrors.  
The mirrors can be folded inward  
toward the vehicle to prevent  
damage when going through an  
automatic car wash. Push the mirror  
outward to return it to the original  
position.  
Heated Mirrors  
Memory Mirrors  
= (Rear Window Defogger):  
Press to heat the mirrors.  
The vehicle may have memory  
mirrors. See Memory Seats on  
page 3-8.  
See Dual Automatic Climate Control  
System on page 8-1.  
Power Folding Mirrors  
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)  
Reverse Tilt Mirrors  
The vehicle may have SBZA. See  
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on  
page 9-54.  
If equipped with memory seats, the  
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts  
to a preselected position when the  
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This  
allows the curb to be seen when  
parallel parking.  
Turn Signal Indicator  
The vehicle has a turn signal  
indicator on the mirror housings.  
The indicator will flash when a turn  
signal or the hazard warning  
flashers are used.  
1. If the vehicle is equipped with  
power folding mirrors, move the  
selector switch to the ) position.  
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The mirror(s) return to the original  
position when:  
Interior Mirrors  
Windows  
.
The vehicle is shifted out of  
Interior Rearview Mirrors  
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear  
view of the area behind your  
vehicle.  
Warning  
{
R (Reverse), or remains in  
R (Reverse) for about  
30 seconds.  
Never leave a child, a helpless  
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,  
especially with the windows  
closed in warm or hot weather.  
They can be overcome by the  
extreme heat and suffer  
.
The ignition is turned off.  
If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle  
may have three control buttons at  
the bottom of the mirror. See your  
dealer for more information about  
OnStar and how to subscribe to it.  
See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.  
.
The vehicle is driven in  
R (Reverse) above a set speed.  
To turn this feature on or off, see  
Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
permanent injuries or even death  
from heat stroke.  
Do not spray glass cleaner directly  
on the mirror. Use a soft towel  
dampened with water.  
Automatic Dimming  
Rearview Mirror  
The vehicle has an automatic  
dimming rearview mirror. The mirror  
will automatically reduce the glare  
from the headlamps from behind.  
The dimming feature comes on  
when the vehicle is started.  
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The vehicle aerodynamics are  
designed to improve fuel economy  
performance. This may result in a  
pulsing sound when either rear  
window is down and the front  
windows are up. To reduce the  
sound, open either a front window  
or the sunroof, if equipped.  
Express-Down/Up Windows  
Windows with the express feature  
allow the windows to be raised and  
lowered all the way without holding  
the switch.  
Press or pull the switch fully and  
release it to activate the express  
feature.  
Power Windows  
The express mode can be canceled  
by briefly pressing or pulling the  
switch.  
Warning  
{
The power windows only operate  
with the ignition in ACC/  
Express Window Anti-Pinch  
Feature  
Children could be seriously  
injured or killed if caught in the  
path of a closing window. Never  
leave the Remote Keyless Entry  
(RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with  
children. When there are children  
in the rear seat, use the window  
lockout switch to prevent  
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,  
or when Retained Accessory Power  
(RAP) is active. See Retained  
Accessory Power (RAP) on  
page 9-19.  
If any object is in the path of the  
window when the express-up is  
active, the window will stop at the  
obstruction and auto-reverse to a  
preset factory position. Weather  
conditions such as severe icing may  
also cause the window to  
The power window switches on the  
driver door control all the windows.  
Each passenger door has a switch  
that controls only that window.  
operation of the windows. See  
Keys on page 2-1.  
auto-reverse. The window will return  
to normal operation after the  
Press the switch to lower the  
window. Pull the switch up to  
raise it.  
obstruction or condition is removed.  
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The window is now reprogrammed.  
Repeat the process for the other  
windows.  
Express Window Anti-Pinch  
Override  
Programming the Power  
Windows  
If the vehicle battery has been  
recharged or disconnected, or is not  
working, the front power windows  
will need to be reprogrammed for  
the express-up feature to work.  
Before reprogramming, replace or  
recharge the vehicle's battery.  
Warning  
{
Window Operation from  
Outside the Vehicle  
If express override is activated,  
the window will not reverse  
The vehicle may be equipped with a  
remote venting window feature.  
automatically. You or others could  
be injured and the window could  
be damaged. Before you use  
express override, make sure that  
all people and obstructions are  
clear of the window path.  
As you approach the vehicle,  
press K on the Remote Keyless  
Entry (RKE) transmitter long enough  
for the windows to start lowering to  
the full open position.  
To program:  
1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or  
ACC/ACCESSORY, or when  
RAP is active, close all doors.  
Pressing the K again will cause  
2. Press and hold the power  
window switch until the window  
is fully open.  
The anti-pinch feature can be  
overridden. Hold the window switch  
all the way up to the second  
position. The window will rise for as  
long as the switch is held. Once the  
switch is released, the express  
mode is reactivated.  
window movement to stop.  
This feature may be turned off by  
your dealer.  
3. Pull the power window switch up  
until the window is fully closed.  
4. Continue holding the switch up  
for approximately two seconds  
after the window is completely  
closed.  
In this mode, the window can close  
on an object in its path. Use care  
when using the override mode.  
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The rear door locks are also  
disabled. See Safety Locks on  
page 2-14.  
Window Lockout  
Rear Window Sunshade  
Press v { again to deactivate the  
lockout switch.  
If the indicator light flashes, the  
feature may not be working properly.  
Sun Visors  
This feature prevents the rear  
passenger windows from operating,  
except from the driver position.  
On vehicles with a rear window  
sunshade, the sunshade switch is  
on the overhead console. The  
sunshade only operates with the  
ignition in ON/RUN/START.  
Press v { to activate the window  
lockout. The indicator light in the  
switch will illuminate when  
activated.  
To open the sunshade, press and  
release the switch. The sunshade  
will fully extend. To close the  
sunshade, press and release the  
switch again. The sunshade will fully  
close.  
Pull the sun visor down to block  
glare. Detach the sun visor from the  
center mount to pivot to the side  
window, or to extend along the rod.  
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When shifting the vehicle into  
R (Reverse), the sunshade will  
automatically retract if it is  
extended. It will re-extend after a  
short delay when shifting into D  
(Drive).  
Roof  
Sunroof  
For vehicles equipped with a  
sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/  
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in  
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to  
operate the sunroof and power  
sunshade. See Ignition Positions on  
page 9-15 and Retained Accessory  
Power (RAP) on page 9-19.  
If equipped, the rear seat center  
armrest may have rear window  
sunshade buttons.  
Rear Passenger Door Sunshades  
Attach it to the hooks at the top of  
the window.  
To close the sunshade, use the  
handle to release it from the hooks  
and roll it down.  
If equipped, use the handle to pull  
the sunshade up.  
1. ~ Sunroof Switch  
2. Q Sunshade Switch  
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Sunroof Switch  
Sunshade Switch  
Vent Feature: Press and hold the  
Open/Close: Press and hold the  
front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The  
sunshade will automatically open  
approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press  
front or rear of Q to open or close  
the sunshade to the desired  
position.  
and hold the rear of ~ to close  
the vent.  
Express Open/Express Close:  
Press and release the rear or front  
of Q to express open or express  
close the sunshade. If the sunroof is  
opened, the sunshade will express  
close within a few inches of the  
opened sunroof.  
Comfort Stop Feature: The  
Dirt and debris may collect on the  
sunroof has a comfort stop feature  
that stops the sunroof from opening  
fully. Press and release the rear of  
~ to open the sunroof to the  
sunroof seal or in the track. This  
could cause an issue with sunroof  
operation or noise. It could also plug  
the water drainage system.  
Periodically open the sunroof and  
remove any obstacles or loose  
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and  
roof sealing area using a clean  
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not  
remove grease from the sunroof.  
comfort open position. Pressing the  
Anti-Pinch Feature  
rear of ~ again will open the  
sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not  
fully open when the comfort stop  
feature is pressed the second time,  
the sunshade will open fully.  
If an object is in the path of the  
sunroof/sunshade when it is closing,  
the anti-pinch feature will detect the  
object and stop the sunroof/  
sunshade from closing at the point  
of the obstruction. The sunroof/  
sunshade will then return to the  
full-open position. To close the  
sunroof/sunshade, see Express  
Open/Express Closeearlier in this  
section.  
Express Close: Press and release  
If water is seen dripping into the  
water drainage system, this is  
normal.  
the front of ~ to express close the  
sunroof.  
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3-1  
Seats and  
Restraints  
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped  
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36  
Adding Equipment to the  
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-36  
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-37  
Replacing Airbag System  
Safety Belts  
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16  
How to Wear Safety Belts  
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17  
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18  
Safety Belt Use During  
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22  
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-23  
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-23  
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23  
Replacing Safety Belt System  
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-24  
Head Restraints  
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2  
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-37  
Front Seats  
Child Restraints  
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38  
Infants and Young  
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40  
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-43  
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-44  
Lower Anchors and Tethers  
for Children (LATCH  
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46  
Replacing LATCH System  
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4  
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-6  
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7  
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-7  
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-7  
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8  
Heated and Ventilated Front  
Airbag System  
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24  
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-26  
When Should an Airbag  
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11  
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12  
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28  
What Makes an Airbag  
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29  
How Does an Airbag  
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30  
What Will You See after an  
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30  
Passenger Sensing  
Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-53  
Securing Child Restraints  
(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53  
Securing Child Restraints  
Rear Seats  
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13  
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14  
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . 3-15  
Rear Seat  
(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-55  
Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . 3-16  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31  
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Head Restraints  
Warning  
{
With head restraints that are not  
installed and adjusted properly,  
there is a greater chance that  
occupants will suffer a neck/  
spinal injury in a crash. Do not  
drive until the head restraints for  
all occupants are installed and  
adjusted properly.  
Adjust the head restraint so that the  
top of the restraint is at the same  
height as the top of the occupant's  
head. This position reduces the  
chance of a neck injury in a crash.  
The height of the head restraint can  
be adjusted.  
If your vehicle has rear head  
restraints that fold down, always  
return them to the full upright  
position whenever an occupant is  
seated in the seat.  
To raise or lower the head restraint,  
press the button located on the side  
of the head restraint and pull up or  
push the head restraint down, and  
release the button. Pull and push on  
the head restraint after the button is  
released to make sure that it is  
locked in place.  
Front Seats  
The vehicle's front seats have  
adjustable head restraints in the  
outboard seating positions.  
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head restraint after the button is  
released to make sure that it is  
locked in place.  
Rear Seats  
The vehicle's rear seats have  
adjustable head restraints in the  
outboard seating positions.  
The height of the head restraint can  
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint  
up to raise it. Try to move the head  
restraint to make sure that it is  
locked in place.  
To adjust the head restraint forward  
or rearward, press the button  
located on the side facing of the  
head restraint and move the head  
restraint forward or rearward until  
the desired locking position is  
reached. Try to move the head  
restraint after the button is released  
to make sure that it is locked in  
place.  
The head restraint can be folded  
forward to allow for better visibility  
when the rear seat is unoccupied.  
To fold the head restraint, press the  
button on the side of the head  
restraint.  
The front seat outboard head  
restraints are not removable.  
To lower the head restraint, press  
the button, located on the top of the  
seatback, and push the head  
restraint down. Try to move the  
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When an occupant or child restraint  
is in the seat, always return the  
head restraint to the full upright  
position. Pull the head restraint up  
and push it rearward until it locks  
into place. Push and pull on the  
head restraint to make sure that it is  
locked.  
Front Seats  
Seat Adjustment  
Uplevel Seat Adjustment  
If equipped, the ignition must be on  
to use all uplevel seat features.  
Uplevel Seat Control  
Always adjust the head restraint so  
that the top of the restraint is at the  
same height as the top of the  
occupant's head.  
The head restraint will fold forward  
automatically.  
Rear outboard head restraints are  
not removable.  
1. Feature Select  
2. Up  
3. Rearward  
4. Down  
5. Forward  
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.
Move Feature Select (1) to  
display seat adjustments on the  
center stack. Press and release  
or hold to scroll through  
features.  
Lumbar and Bolster Support  
To adjust bolster support,  
if equipped:  
To adjust lumbar support,  
if equipped:  
.
.
.
.
Press Up (2) to make upward  
adjustments of the selected  
feature.  
Press Rearward (3) to make  
rearward adjustments of the  
selected feature.  
Press Down (4) to make  
downward adjustments of the  
selected feature.  
.
Press and release or hold  
Press Forward (5) to make  
forward adjustments of the  
selected feature.  
Feature Select (1) to scroll to  
bolster support on the center  
stack.  
.
Press and release or hold  
Feature Select (1) to scroll to  
lumbar support on the center  
stack.  
.
Press Forward (5) or  
Rearward (3) to adjust bolster  
support inward or outward.  
.
Press Forward (5) or  
Rearward (3) to adjust lumbar  
forward or rearward.  
.
Press Up (2) or Down (4) to  
adjust lumbar support up  
or down.  
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Upper Shoulder Support  
To adjust:  
Power Seat Adjustment  
.
To adjust upper shoulder support,  
if equipped:  
Move the seat forward or  
rearward by sliding the control  
forward or rearward.  
Warning  
{
You can lose control of the  
.
.
Raise or lower the front part of  
the seat cushion by moving the  
front of the control up or down.  
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver  
seat while the vehicle is moving.  
Adjust the driver seat only when  
the vehicle is not moving.  
Raise or lower the seat by  
moving the rear of the control up  
or down.  
To adjust the seatback, see  
Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-7.  
To adjust the lumbar support, see  
Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-7.  
.
Some vehicles are equipped with a  
feature that activates a vibrating  
pulse alert in the driver seat to help  
avoid crashes. See Driver  
Press and release or hold  
Feature Select (1) to scroll to  
upper shoulder support on the  
center stack.  
Assistance Systems on page 9-43.  
.
Press Forward (5) or  
Rearward (3) to adjust shoulder  
support forward or rearward.  
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar  
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Lumbar Adjustment  
Thigh Support  
Adjustment  
Base  
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar  
To adjust:  
To adjust:  
If equipped, pull up on the lever.  
Then pull or push on the support to  
lengthen or shorten. Release the  
lever to lock in place.  
.
.
Press and hold the control  
forward to increase or rearward  
to decrease support.  
Tilt the top of the control  
rearward to recline.  
.
Tilt the top of the control forward  
to raise.  
.
Press and hold the control  
upward to raise or downward to  
lower the height of the support.  
See Seat Adjustment on page 3-4  
for uplevel lumbar seat adjustment.  
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Memory Seats  
Warning  
{
Sitting in a reclined position when  
the vehicle is in motion can be  
dangerous. Even when buckled  
up, the safety belts cannot do  
their job.  
The shoulder belt will not be  
against your body. Instead, it will  
be in front of you. In a crash, you  
could go into it, receiving neck or  
other injuries.  
Do not have a seatback reclined if  
the vehicle is moving.  
The lap belt could go up over  
your abdomen. The belt forces  
would be there, not at your pelvic  
bones. This could cause serious  
internal injuries.  
Driver Buttons Shown, Passenger  
Buttons Similar  
If equipped, the SET, "1," "2," and  
B (Exit) buttons on the driver door  
and front passenger door are used  
to manually save and recall memory  
settings for the driver and  
For proper protection when the  
vehicle is in motion, have the  
seatback upright. Then sit well  
back in the seat and wear the  
safety belt properly.  
passenger seats. The driver  
memory buttons also store outside  
mirror, power tilt and telescoping  
steering column positions, and  
massage intensity (if equipped).  
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Storing Memory Positions  
If storing a driver exit position,  
also adjust the power tilt and  
telescoping steering column and  
the outside mirrors on some  
vehicles.  
If the massage feature is off when  
the memory recall is performed, the  
previously stored type and intensity  
will be recalled, but it will remain off  
until activated with the On/Off  
control.  
To save positions to the 1and 2”  
buttons:  
1. Adjust the driver or passenger  
seat to the desired position.  
2. Press and release SET. A beep  
will sound.  
If storing a driver position, also  
adjust the outside mirrors and  
the power tilt and telescoping  
steering column and massage  
intensity (if equipped).  
Automatically Recalling Memory  
Positions (Auto Memory Recall)  
(Driver Only)  
3. Immediately press and hold B  
until two beeps sound.  
The Auto (Automatic) Memory  
Recall feature automatically recalls  
the current drivers previously stored  
1or 2position when entering the  
vehicle.  
Manually Recalling Memory  
Positions  
2. Press and release SET. A beep  
will sound.  
If the vehicle is OFF or not in  
3. Immediately press and hold 1”  
P (Park), press and hold "1," "2," or  
B to manually recall the previously  
stored memory positions. Releasing  
until two beeps sound.  
Depending upon the Auto Memory  
Recall feature enabled in the vehicle  
personalization menu, memory 1”  
or 2positions are recalled in the  
following ways:  
4. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a  
"1,"2," or B before the stored  
positions are reached stops the  
recall.  
second driver using 2.”  
To save positions to the B (Exit)  
button and easy exit features:  
To activate the recall when On -  
Driver Door Open is selected in the  
personalization menu, do one of the  
following:  
If the vehicle is ON and in P (Park),  
1. Adjust the driver or passenger  
seat to the desired position for  
getting out of the vehicle.  
press and release 1,” “2,or B to  
manually recall the previously  
stored memory positions. Placing  
the ignition in OFF/LOCK before the  
stored positions are reached stops  
the recall.  
.
Press K on the RKE transmitter  
and open the driver door.  
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.
.
The vehicle is turned off with the  
driver door open.  
Press K on the RKE transmitter  
when the driver door is  
already open.  
RKE transmitters are not labeled  
with a number. If your memory seat  
position is stored to "1" or "2" but  
this position is not automatically  
recalling, then change the stored  
position or switch RKE transmitters  
with the other driver.  
Obstructions  
.
Press the lock/unlock button on  
the outside driver door handle  
and open the driver door. The  
RKE transmitter must be present  
for the recall to activate.  
If something has blocked the driver  
seat while recalling a memory  
position, the recall may stop.  
Remove the obstruction. Then do  
one of the following:  
Easy Exit Recall (Driver Only)  
To activate the recall when On - At  
Ignition On is selected in the vehicle  
personalization menu:  
.
If programmed on in the vehicle  
personalization menu, the easy exit  
feature automatically moves the  
driver seat, power tilt and  
telescoping steering column, and  
outside mirrors on some vehicles to  
the memory positions and settings  
If automatically or manually  
recalling the stored memory  
position, press and hold the  
appropriate manual control for  
two seconds. Try recalling again  
by pressing the appropriate  
memory button. If automatically  
recalling the position, try  
.
Place the ignition in ON/RUN/  
START.  
See Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
saved to the B (Exit) button. See  
Storing Memory Positionslisted  
previously. See also Vehicle  
recalling again by opening the  
To stop recall movement, press one  
of the memory, power mirror,  
or power seat controls; or press the  
power tilt and telescoping steering  
column control. If On - At Ignition  
On is selected in the vehicle  
personalization menu, placing the  
ignition in OFF/LOCK also stops the  
recall.  
driver door and pressing K on  
the RKE transmitter.  
Personalization on page 5-47.  
.
Easy exit recall automatically  
activates when one of the following  
occurs:  
If recalling the exit position,  
press and hold the appropriate  
manual control for the exit  
feature not recalling for  
two seconds. Then try recalling  
the exit position again.  
.
The vehicle is turned off and the  
driver door is opened within a  
short time.  
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If the memory position is still not  
recalling, see your dealer for  
service.  
cooled. When a heated seat is  
turned on, the symbol turns red.  
When a ventilated seat is turned on,  
the symbol turns blue.  
Heated and Ventilated  
Front Seats  
Press the button once for the  
highest setting. With each press of  
the button, the seat will change to  
the next lower setting, and then to  
the off setting. The indicator lights  
next to the buttons indicate three for  
the highest setting and one for the  
lowest. If the heated seats are on  
high, the level may automatically be  
lowered after approximately  
Warning  
{
If you cannot feel temperature  
change or pain to the skin, the  
seat heater may cause burns. To  
reduce the risk of burns, people  
with such a condition should use  
care when using the seat heater,  
especially for long periods of  
time. Do not place anything on  
the seat that insulates against  
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,  
cover, or similar item. This may  
cause the seat heater to  
If available, the buttons are near the  
climate controls on the center stack.  
To operate, the ignition must be in  
ON/RUN/START.  
30 minutes.  
The passenger seat may take  
longer to heat up.  
Press J or z to heat the driver or  
passenger seat cushion and  
seatback.  
Remote Start Heated and  
Ventilated Seats  
During a remote start, the heated or  
ventilated seats, if equipped, can be  
turned on automatically. When it is  
cold outside, the heated seats turn  
on, and when it is hot outside the  
ventilated seats turn on. The heated  
or ventilated seats are canceled  
when the ignition is turned on.  
Press C or { to ventilate the driver  
or passenger seat.  
overheat. An overheated seat  
heater may cause a burn or may  
damage the seat.  
When this feature is off, the heated  
and ventilated seat symbols on the  
buttons are white. A ventilated seat  
has a fan that pulls or pushes air  
through the seat. The air is not  
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Press the heated or ventilated seat  
button to use the heated or  
ventilated seats after the vehicle is  
started.  
Press Massage On/Off (6) to  
reactivate the most recent massage  
type and intensity for a  
Massage  
predetermined amount of time.  
The heated or ventilated seat  
indicator lights do not turn on during  
a remote start.  
Massage may also be activated and  
adjusted as follows:  
1. Move Feature Select (1) to  
display seating adjustments on  
the center stack. Press and  
release or hold forward or  
rearward to scroll to massage  
options and activate.  
The temperature performance of an  
unoccupied seat may be reduced.  
This is normal.  
The heated or ventilated seats may  
be enabled or disabled in the  
vehicle personalization menu. See  
Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9  
and Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
2. Press Next Higher Massage  
Type (2) or Next Lower Massage  
Type (4) to select the next higher  
or lower massage type.  
Driver Seat Shown, Passenger  
Seat Similar  
1. Feature Select  
3. Press Increase Massage  
Intensity (5) or Decrease  
Massage Intensity (3) to  
increase or decrease the  
intensity of the massage.  
2. Next Higher Massage Type  
3. Decrease Massage Intensity  
4. Next Lower Massage Type  
5. Increase Massage Intensity  
6. Massage On/Off  
If equipped, the ignition must be on  
to use the massage feature.  
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To fold the seatback:  
Rear Seats  
Folding the Seatback  
Warning  
{
On some vehicles, either side of the  
seatback can be folded for more  
cargo space. Fold a seatback only  
when the vehicle is not moving.  
If either seatback is not locked, it  
could move forward in a sudden  
stop or crash. That could cause  
injury to the person sitting there.  
Always push and pull on the  
seatbacks to be sure they are  
locked.  
Caution  
{
Folding a rear seat with the safety  
belts still fastened may cause  
damage to the seat or the safety  
belts. Always unbuckle the safety  
belts and return them to their  
normal stowed position before  
folding a rear seat.  
Warning  
{
1. Pull the lever on top of the  
seatback to unlock it.  
A safety belt that is improperly  
routed, not properly attached,  
or twisted will not provide the  
protection needed in a crash. The  
person wearing the belt could be  
seriously injured. After raising the  
rear seatback, always check to be  
sure that the safety belts are  
properly routed and attached, and  
are not twisted.  
A red tab near the seatback  
lever raises when the seatback  
is unlocked.  
2. Fold the seatback forward.  
Repeat the steps to fold the  
other seatback, if desired.  
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To raise a seatback:  
To lock or unlock a seatback:  
Rear Seat Armrest  
1. Lift the seatback up and push it  
rearward to lock it in place.  
A red tab near the seatback  
lever retracts when the seatback  
is locked in place.  
2. Push and pull the top of the  
seatback to be sure it is locked  
into position.  
3. Repeat the steps to raise the  
other seatback, if necessary.  
When the seat is not in use, it  
should be kept in the upright, locked  
position.  
1. Insert the vehicle key into the  
lock next to the seatback release  
lever.  
The rear seat has an armrest in the  
center of the seatback. Lower the  
armrest to access the cupholders.  
Locking and Unlocking the  
Seatback  
2. Turn the key toward the front of  
the vehicle to lock or unlock the  
seatback.  
To fold, lift the armrest up and push  
it rearward until it is flush with the  
seatback.  
The rear seatbacks can be locked  
or unlocked using the vehicle key.  
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the  
other seatback, if desired.  
The armrest may also have controls  
for the rear window sunshade and/  
or the infotainment system. See the  
infotainment manual and Rear  
When the seatback is locked, the  
seatback release lever will not work.  
The seatbacks cannot be folded  
down when the seatback lock is  
engaged.  
Window Sunshade on page 2-25.  
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on the button will turn on when the  
heated seat is on. On vehicles with  
rear climate controls, an indicator on  
the climate control display appears  
when this feature is on.  
Heated Rear Seats  
Warning  
{
If you cannot feel temperature  
change or pain to the skin, the  
seat heater may cause burns.  
See the Warning under Heated  
and Ventilated Front Seats on  
page 3-11.  
On vehicles without rear climate  
controls, press the button again to  
turn this feature off. The light on the  
button will turn off. On vehicles with  
rear climate controls, this feature  
turns on at the highest setting. With  
each press of the button, the heated  
seat changes to the next lower  
setting, and then the off setting.  
Three lights indicate the highest  
setting, and one light indicates the  
lowest. If the heated seats are on  
high, the level may automatically be  
lowered after approximately  
Rear Heated Seat Buttons with  
Rear Climate Controls Shown,  
Base Similar  
If available, the buttons are on the  
rear of the center console.  
With the ignition in ON/RUN/START,  
30 minutes.  
press M or L to heat the left or right  
outboard seat cushion and  
seatback. On vehicles without rear  
climate controls, an indicator light  
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Rear Seat  
Pass-Through Door  
Safety Belts  
This section of the manual  
describes how to use safety belts  
properly. It also describes some  
things not to do with safety belts.  
Warning (Continued)  
are more likely to be seriously  
injured or killed. Do not allow  
passengers to ride in any area of  
the vehicle that is not equipped  
with seats and safety belts.  
Warning  
{
Always wear a safety belt, and  
check that all passenger(s) are  
restrained properly too.  
Do not let anyone ride where a  
safety belt cannot be worn  
properly. In a crash, if you or your  
passenger(s) are not wearing  
safety belts, injuries can be much  
worse than if you are wearing  
safety belts. You can be seriously  
injured or killed by hitting things  
inside the vehicle harder or by  
being ejected from the vehicle. In  
addition, anyone who is not  
This vehicle has indicators as a  
reminder to buckle the safety belts.  
See Safety Belt Reminders on  
page 5-15.  
Some vehicles have a rear seat  
pass-through door in the center of  
the rear seatback. Fold down the  
center armrest and pull the latch to  
open the door.  
buckled up can strike other  
passengers in the vehicle.  
The pass-through door can be  
locked or unlocked using the knob  
on the back of the door. Open the  
trunk to access the lock. Turn the  
It is extremely dangerous to ride  
in a cargo area, inside or outside  
of a vehicle. In a collision,  
knob toward Q to lock the door or  
away from Q to unlock the door.  
passengers riding in these areas  
(Continued)  
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safety belts. That is why wearing  
safety belts makes such good  
sense.  
Also, in nearly all states and in  
all Canadian provinces, the law  
requires wearing safety belts.  
Why Safety Belts Work  
Questions and Answers About  
Safety Belts  
How to Wear Safety Belts  
Properly  
This section is only for people of  
adult size.  
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle  
after a crash if I am wearing a  
safety belt?  
There are special things to know  
about safety belts and children. And  
there are different rules for smaller  
children and infants. If a child will be  
riding in the vehicle, see Older  
Children on page 3-38 or Infants  
and Young Children on page 3-40.  
Follow those rules for everyone's  
protection.  
A: You could be whether you are  
wearing a safety belt or not.  
Your chance of being conscious  
during and after a crash, so you  
can unbuckle and get out, is  
much greater if you are belted.  
When riding in a vehicle, you travel  
as fast as the vehicle does. If the  
vehicle stops suddenly, you keep  
going until something stops you.  
It could be the windshield, the  
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why  
should I have to wear safety  
belts?  
It is very important for all occupants  
to buckle up. Statistics show that  
unbelted people are hurt more often  
in crashes than those who are  
wearing safety belts.  
A: Airbags are supplemental  
systems only; so they work with  
safety belts not instead of  
them. Whether or not an airbag  
is provided, all occupants still  
have to buckle up to get the  
most protection.  
instrument panel, or the safety belts!  
When you wear a safety belt, you  
and the vehicle slow down together.  
There is more time to stop because  
you stop over a longer distance and,  
when worn properly, your strongest  
bones take the forces from the  
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There are important things to know  
about wearing a safety belt properly.  
would apply force on your  
abdomen. This could cause  
serious or even fatal injuries.  
Lap-Shoulder Belt  
All seating positions in the vehicle  
have a lap-shoulder belt.  
.
Wear the shoulder belt over the  
shoulder and across the chest.  
These parts of the body are best  
able to take belt restraining  
The following instructions explain  
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt  
properly.  
forces. The shoulder belt locks if  
there is a sudden stop or crash.  
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is  
adjustable, so you can sit up  
straight. To see how, see Seats”  
in the Index.  
Warning  
{
You can be seriously injured,  
or even killed, by not wearing  
your safety belt properly.  
.
Sit up straight and always keep  
your feet on the floor in front  
of you.  
.
Never allow the lap or  
shoulder belt to become  
loose or twisted.  
.
Always use the correct buckle  
for your seating position.  
.
Never wear the shoulder belt  
under both arms or behind  
your back.  
.
Wear the lap part of the belt low  
and snug on the hips, just  
.
Never route the lap or  
touching the thighs. In a crash,  
this applies force to the strong  
pelvic bones and you would be  
less likely to slide under the lap  
belt. If you slid under it, the belt  
shoulder belt over an  
armrest.  
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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull  
the belt across you. Do not let it  
get twisted.  
4. If equipped with a shoulder belt  
height adjuster, move it to the  
height that is right for you. See  
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”  
later in this section for use and  
important safety information.  
The lap-shoulder belt may lock if  
you pull the belt across you very  
quickly. If this happens, let the  
belt go back slightly to unlock it.  
Then pull the belt across you  
more slowly.  
If the shoulder portion of a  
passenger belt is pulled out all  
the way, the child restraint  
3. Push the latch plate into the  
buckle until it clicks.  
locking feature may be engaged.  
If this happens, let the belt go  
back all the way and start again.  
Pull up on the latch plate to  
make sure it is secure. If the belt  
is not long enough, see Safety  
Belt Extender on page 3-23.  
Position the release button on  
the buckle so that the safety belt  
could be quickly unbuckled if  
necessary.  
5. To make the lap part tight, pull  
up on the shoulder belt.  
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Adjust the guide so the shoulder  
portion of the belt is on the shoulder  
and not falling off of it. The belt  
should be close to, but not  
contacting, the neck. Improper  
shoulder belt height adjustment  
could reduce the effectiveness of  
the safety belt in a crash. See How  
to Wear Safety Belts Properly on  
page 3-17.  
After the height adjuster is set to the  
desired position, try to move it down  
without pressing the release button  
to make sure it has locked into  
position.  
Safety Belt Pretensioners  
This vehicle has safety belt  
pretensioners for front outboard  
occupants. Although the safety belt  
pretensioners cannot be seen, they  
are part of the safety belt assembly.  
They can help tighten the safety  
belts during the early stages of a  
moderate to severe frontal, near  
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold  
conditions for pretensioner  
To unlatch the belt, push the button  
on the buckle. The belt should  
return to its stowed position.  
Before a door is closed, be sure the  
safety belt is out of the way. If a  
door is slammed against a safety  
belt, damage can occur to both the  
safety belt and the vehicle.  
activation are met. Safety belt  
pretensioners can also help tighten  
the safety belts in a side crash or a  
rollover event.  
Pretensioners work only once. If the  
pretensioners activate in a crash,  
the pretensioners and possibly other  
parts of the safety belt system will  
need to be replaced. See Replacing  
Safety Belt System Parts after a  
Crash on page 3-24.  
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster  
The vehicle has a shoulder belt  
height adjuster for the driver and  
right front passenger seating  
positions.  
Push down on the release button  
and move the height adjuster to the  
desired position. The adjuster can  
be moved up by pushing the slide/  
trim up.  
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To install:  
Rear Safety Belt Comfort  
Guides  
This vehicle may have rear safety  
belt comfort guides. If not, they are  
available through your dealer.  
Rear safety belt comfort guides may  
provide added safety belt comfort  
for older children who have  
outgrown booster seats and for  
some adults. When installed on a  
shoulder belt, the comfort guide  
positions the shoulder belt away  
from the neck and head.  
2. Place the guide over the belt,  
and insert the two edges of the  
belt into the slots of the guide.  
1. Remove the guide from its  
storage pocket on the side of the  
seatback.  
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To remove and store the comfort  
guide, squeeze the belt edges  
together so that the safety belt can  
be removed from the guide. Store  
the guide in its storage pocket on  
the side of the seatback.  
Warning (Continued)  
and across the chest. These parts  
of the body are best able to take  
belt restraining forces.  
Safety Belt Use During  
Pregnancy  
Safety belts work for everyone,  
including pregnant women. Like all  
occupants, they are more likely to  
be seriously injured if they do not  
wear safety belts.  
3. Be sure that the belt is not  
twisted and it lies flat. The  
elastic cord must be behind the  
belt with the plastic guide on the  
front.  
Warning  
{
4. Buckle, position, and release the  
safety belt as described  
A safety belt that is not properly  
worn may not provide the  
protection needed in a crash. The  
person wearing the belt could be  
seriously injured. The shoulder  
belt should go over the shoulder  
previously in this section. Make  
sure the shoulder portion of the  
belt is on the shoulder and not  
falling off of it. The belt should  
be close to, but not contacting,  
the neck.  
(Continued)  
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A pregnant woman should wear a  
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap  
portion should be worn as low as  
possible, below the rounding,  
throughout the pregnancy.  
personal injury, do not let someone  
else use it, and use it only for the  
seat it is made to fit. The extender  
has been designed for adults. Never  
use it for securing child seats. To  
wear it, attach it to the regular safety  
belt. See the instruction sheet that  
comes with the extender.  
Make sure the safety belt reminder  
light is working. See Safety Belt  
Reminders on page 5-15.  
Keep safety belts clean and dry.  
See Safety Belt Care on page 3-23.  
The best way to protect the fetus is  
to protect the mother. When a safety  
belt is worn properly, it is more likely  
that the fetus will not be hurt in a  
crash. For pregnant women, as for  
anyone, the key to making safety  
belts effective is wearing them  
properly.  
Safety Belt Care  
Keep belts clean and dry.  
Safety System Check  
Warning  
{
Now and then, check that the safety  
belt reminder light, safety belts,  
buckles, latch plates, retractors, and  
anchorages are all working properly.  
Look for any other loose or  
damaged safety belt system parts  
that might keep a safety belt system  
from doing its job. See your dealer  
to have it repaired. Torn or frayed  
safety belts may not protect you in a  
crash. They can rip apart under  
impact forces. If a belt is torn or  
frayed, get a new one right away.  
Do not bleach or dye safety belts.  
It may severely weaken them. In  
a crash, they might not be able to  
provide adequate protection.  
Clean safety belts only with mild  
soap and lukewarm water.  
Safety Belt Extender  
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten  
around you, you should use it.  
But if a safety belt is not long  
enough, your dealer will order you  
an extender. When you go in to  
order it, take the heaviest coat you  
will wear, so the extender will be  
long enough for you. To help avoid  
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After a minor crash, replacement of  
safety belts may not be necessary.  
But the safety belt assemblies that  
were used during any crash may  
have been stressed or damaged.  
See your dealer to have the safety  
belt assemblies inspected or  
replaced.  
Replacing Safety Belt  
System Parts after a  
Crash  
Airbag System  
Vehicles with a standard wheelbase  
and a factory installed rear seat  
have the following airbags:  
.
Warning  
{
A frontal airbag for the driver  
and for the front outboard  
passenger.  
A crash can damage the safety  
belt system in the vehicle.  
A damaged safety belt system  
may not properly protect the  
person using it, resulting in  
serious injury or even death in a  
crash. To help make sure the  
safety belt systems are working  
properly after a crash, have them  
inspected and any necessary  
replacements made as soon as  
possible.  
New parts and repairs may be  
necessary even if the safety belt  
system was not being used at the  
time of the crash.  
.
A knee airbag for the driver and  
for the front outboard passenger.  
.
A seat-mounted side impact  
airbag for the driver and the front  
outboard passenger.  
Have the safety belt pretensioners  
checked if the vehicle has been in a  
crash, or if the airbag readiness light  
stays on after you start the vehicle  
or while you are driving. See Airbag  
Readiness Light on page 5-16.  
.
Seat-mounted side impact  
airbags for the second row  
outboard passengers.  
.
A roof-rail airbag for the driver  
and the passenger seated  
directly behind the driver.  
.
A roof-rail airbag for the front  
outboard passenger and the  
passenger seated directly  
behind the front outboard  
passenger.  
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3-25  
Vehicles with an extended  
wheelbase or without a rear seat  
have the following airbags:  
For seat-mounted side impact  
airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the  
side of the seatback closest to  
the door.  
in every crash. In some crashes  
safety belts are the only restraint.  
See When Should an Airbag  
Inflate? on page 3-28.  
.
A frontal airbag for the driver  
and for the front outboard  
passenger.  
For roof-rail airbags, the word  
AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim.  
.
A knee airbag for the driver and  
Airbags are designed to supplement  
the protection provided by safety  
belts. Even though today's airbags  
are also designed to help reduce  
the risk of injury from the force of an  
inflating bag, all airbags must inflate  
very quickly to do their job.  
Wearing your safety belt during a  
crash helps reduce the chance of  
hitting things inside the vehicle or  
being ejected from it. Airbags are  
supplemental restraintsto the  
safety belts. Everyone in the  
vehicle should wear a safety belt  
properly, whether or not there is  
an airbag for that person.  
for the front outboard passenger.  
.
A seat-mounted side impact  
airbag for the driver and the front  
outboard passenger.  
.
A roof-rail airbag for the driver  
and front outboard passenger.  
Here are the most important things  
to know about the airbag system:  
All vehicle airbags have the word  
AIRBAG on the trim or on a label  
near the deployment opening.  
Warning  
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For frontal airbags, the word  
AIRBAG is on the center of the  
steering wheel for the driver and on  
the instrument panel for the front  
outboard passenger.  
You can be severely injured or  
killed in a crash if you are not  
wearing your safety belt, even  
with airbags. Airbags are  
designed to work with safety  
belts, not replace them. Also,  
airbags are not designed to inflate  
Warning  
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Because airbags inflate with great  
force and faster than the blink of  
an eye, anyone who is up  
against, or very close to any  
airbag when it inflates can be  
For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG  
is on the lower part of the  
instrument panel.  
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Where Are the Airbags?  
Warning  
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seriously injured or killed. Do not  
sit unnecessarily close to any  
airbag, as you would be if sitting  
on the edge of the seat or leaning  
forward. Safety belts help keep  
you in position before and during  
a crash. Always wear a safety  
belt, even with airbags. The driver  
should sit as far back as possible  
while still maintaining control of  
the vehicle.  
Children who are up against,  
or very close to, any airbag when  
it inflates can be seriously injured  
or killed. Always secure children  
properly in the vehicle. To read  
how, see Older Children on  
page 3-38 or Infants and Young  
Children on page 3-40.  
Occupants should not lean on or  
sleep against the door or side  
windows in seating positions with  
seat-mounted side impact airbags  
and/or roof-rail airbags.  
The driver frontal airbag is in the  
center of the steering wheel.  
The front outboard passenger  
frontal airbag is in the passenger  
side instrument panel.  
There is an airbag readiness light  
on the instrument cluster, which  
shows the airbag symbol. The  
system checks the airbag electrical  
system for malfunctions. The light  
tells you if there is an electrical  
problem. See Airbag Readiness  
Light on page 5-16 for more  
information.  
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Driver Side Shown, Passenger  
Side Similar  
Rear Seat Driver Side Shown,  
Passenger Side Similar  
The driver knee airbag is below the  
steering column. The front outboard  
passenger knee airbag is below the  
glove box.  
The seat-mounted side impact  
airbags for the driver and front  
outboard passenger are in the side  
of the seatbacks closest to the door.  
The second row seat-mounted side  
impact airbags, for vehicles with a  
standard wheelbase and a factory  
installed rear seat, are in the sides  
of the rear seatback closest to  
the door.  
The roof-rail airbags, for vehicles  
with a standard wheelbase and a  
factory installed rear seat, are in the  
ceiling above the side windows for  
the driver, front outboard passenger,  
and second row outboard  
passengers.  
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When Should an Airbag  
Inflate?  
Warning  
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If something is between an  
occupant and an airbag, the  
airbag might not inflate properly  
or it might force the object into  
that person causing severe injury  
or even death. The path of an  
inflating airbag must be kept  
clear. Do not put anything  
between an occupant and an  
airbag, and do not attach or put  
anything on the steering wheel  
hub or on or near any other  
airbag covering.  
This vehicle is equipped with  
airbags. See Airbag System on  
page 3-24. Airbags are designed to  
inflate if the impact exceeds the  
specific airbag system's deployment  
threshold. Deployment thresholds  
are used to predict how severe a  
crash is likely to be in time for the  
airbags to inflate and help restrain  
the occupants. The vehicle has  
electronic sensors that help the  
airbag system determine the  
Driver Side Shown, Passenger  
Side Similar  
The roof-rail airbags, for vehicles  
with an extended wheelbase or  
vehicles without a factory installed  
rear seat, are in the ceiling above  
the front row side windows, for the  
driver and front outboard  
severity of the impact. Deployment  
thresholds can vary with specific  
vehicle design.  
Do not use seat accessories that  
block the inflation path of a  
Frontal airbags are designed to  
inflate in moderate to severe frontal  
or near frontal crashes to help  
reduce the potential for severe  
injuries, mainly to the driver's or  
front outboard passenger's head  
and chest.  
seat-mounted side impact airbag.  
Never secure anything to the roof  
of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags  
by routing a rope or tiedown  
through any door or window  
opening. If you do, the path of an  
inflating roof-rail airbag will be  
blocked.  
passenger only.  
Whether the frontal airbags will or  
should inflate is not based primarily  
on how fast the vehicle is traveling.  
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It depends on what is hit, the  
direction of the impact, and how  
quickly the vehicle slows down.  
Seat-mounted side impact airbags  
are designed to inflate in moderate  
to severe side crashes depending  
on the location of the impact.  
Seat-mounted side impact airbags  
are not designed to inflate in frontal  
impacts, near frontal impacts,  
rollovers, or rear impacts.  
The roof-rail airbags in vehicles with  
an extended wheelbase and in  
vehicles without a factory installed  
rear seat are not intended to inflate  
during a rollover.  
Frontal airbags may inflate at  
different crash speeds depending on  
whether the vehicle hits an object  
straight on or at an angle, and  
whether the object is fixed or  
moving, rigid or deformable, narrow  
or wide.  
In any particular crash, no one can  
say whether an airbag should have  
inflated simply because of the  
vehicle damage or repair costs.  
A seat-mounted side impact airbag  
is designed to inflate on the side of  
the vehicle that is struck.  
What Makes an Airbag  
Inflate?  
Frontal airbags are not intended to  
inflate during vehicle rollovers, in  
rear impacts, or in many side  
impacts.  
Roof-rail airbags are designed to  
inflate in moderate to severe side  
crashes depending on the location  
of the impact. In addition, the  
roof-rail airbags are designed to  
inflate in a severe frontal impact.  
Roof-rail airbags are not designed  
to inflate in rear impacts. Both  
roof-rail airbags will inflate when  
either side of the vehicle is struck,  
or in a severe frontal impact.  
In a deployment event, the sensing  
system sends an electrical signal  
triggering a release of gas from the  
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the  
airbag causing the bag to break out  
of the cover. The inflator, the airbag,  
and related hardware are all part of  
the airbag module.  
In addition, the vehicle has  
advanced technology frontal  
airbags. Advanced technology  
frontal airbags adjust the restraint  
according to crash severity.  
Knee airbags are designed to inflate  
in moderate to severe frontal or  
near frontal impacts. Knee airbags  
are not designed to inflate during  
vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts,  
or in many side impacts.  
For airbag locations, see Where Are  
the Airbags? on page 3-26.  
The roof-rail airbags in vehicles with  
a standard wheelbase and a factory  
installed rear seat will also inflate if  
the sensing system predicts that the  
vehicle is about to roll over on  
its side.  
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But airbags would not help in many  
types of collisions, primarily  
because the occupant's motion is  
not toward those airbags. See When  
Should an Airbag Inflate? on  
page 3-28.  
be some smoke and dust coming  
from the vents in the deflated  
How Does an Airbag  
Restrain?  
airbags. Airbag inflation does not  
prevent the driver from seeing out of  
the windshield or being able to steer  
the vehicle, nor does it prevent  
people from leaving the vehicle.  
In moderate to severe frontal or  
near frontal collisions, even belted  
occupants can contact the steering  
wheel or the instrument panel. In  
moderate to severe side collisions,  
even belted occupants can contact  
the inside of the vehicle.  
Airbags should never be regarded  
as anything more than a supplement  
to safety belts.  
Warning  
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When an airbag inflates, there  
may be dust in the air. This dust  
could cause breathing problems  
for people with a history of  
Airbags supplement the protection  
provided by safety belts by  
distributing the force of the impact  
more evenly over the  
What Will You See after  
an Airbag Inflates?  
After the frontal airbags and  
asthma or other breathing trouble.  
To avoid this, everyone in the  
vehicle should get out as soon as  
it is safe to do so. If you have  
breathing problems but cannot  
get out of the vehicle after an  
airbag inflates, then get fresh air  
by opening a window or a door.  
If you experience breathing  
problems following an airbag  
deployment, you should seek  
medical attention.  
seat-mounted side impact airbags  
inflate, they quickly deflate, so  
quickly that some people may not  
even realize an airbag inflated.  
Roof-rail airbags may still be at least  
partially inflated for some time after  
they inflate. Some components of  
the airbag module may be hot for  
several minutes. For location of the  
airbags, see Where Are the  
occupant's body.  
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags  
are designed to help contain the  
head and chest of occupants in the  
outboard seating positions in the  
first and second rows. The rollover  
capable roof-rail airbags are  
designed to help reduce the risk of  
full or partial ejection in rollover  
events, although no system can  
prevent all such ejections.  
Airbags? on page 3-26.  
The parts of the airbag that come  
into contact with you may be warm,  
but not too hot to touch. There may  
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The vehicle has a feature that may  
automatically unlock the doors, turn  
on the interior lamps and hazard  
warning flashers, and shut off the  
fuel system after the airbags inflate.  
The feature may also activate,  
without airbag inflation, after an  
event that exceeds a predetermined  
threshold. You can lock the doors,  
and turn off the interior lamps, and  
turn off the hazard warning flashers  
by using the controls for those  
features.  
other parts. The service manual  
for the vehicle covers the need  
to replace other parts.  
Warning (Continued)  
concealed damage that could  
make it difficult to safely operate  
the vehicle.  
.
The vehicle has a crash sensing  
and diagnostic module which  
records information after a  
crash. See Vehicle Data  
Recording and Privacy on  
page 13-13 and Event Data  
Recorders on page 13-14.  
Use caution if you should attempt  
to restart the engine after a crash  
has occurred.  
.
In many crashes severe enough to  
inflate the airbag, windshields are  
broken by vehicle deformation.  
Additional windshield breakage may  
also occur from the front outboard  
passenger airbag.  
Let only qualified technicians  
work on the airbag systems.  
Improper service can mean that  
an airbag system will not work  
properly. See your dealer for  
service.  
Warning  
{
A crash severe enough to inflate  
the airbags may have also  
.
Airbags are designed to inflate  
only once. After an airbag  
Passenger Sensing  
System  
The vehicle has a passenger  
sensing system for the front  
outboard passenger position. The  
passenger airbag status indicator  
will light on the overhead console  
when the vehicle is started.  
damaged important functions in  
the vehicle, such as the fuel  
system, brake and steering  
systems, etc. Even if the vehicle  
appears to be drivable after a  
moderate crash, there may be  
inflates, you will need some new  
parts for the airbag system.  
If you do not get them, the  
airbag system will not be there  
to help protect you in another  
crash. A new system will include  
airbag modules and possibly  
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The passenger sensing system  
works with sensors that are part of  
the front outboard passenger seat.  
The sensors are designed to detect  
the presence of a properly seated  
occupant and determine if the front  
outboard passenger frontal airbag  
and knee airbag should be allowed  
to inflate or not.  
Warning  
{
A child in a rear-facing child  
restraint can be seriously injured  
or killed if the front outboard  
passenger frontal airbag inflates.  
This is because the back of the  
rear-facing child restraint would  
be very close to the inflating  
airbag. A child in a forward-facing  
child restraint can be seriously  
injured or killed if the front  
United States  
According to accident statistics,  
children are safer when properly  
secured in a rear seat in a correct  
child restraint for their weight  
and size.  
outboard passenger frontal airbag  
inflates and the passenger seat is  
in a forward position.  
Canada  
Whenever possible, children aged  
12 and under should be secured in  
a rear seating position.  
The words ON and OFF or the  
symbol for on and off will be visible  
during the system check. See  
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator  
on page 5-17.  
Even if the passenger sensing  
system has turned off the front  
outboard passenger airbag(s), no  
system is fail-safe. No one can  
guarantee that an airbag will not  
inflate under some unusual  
circumstance, even though the  
airbag(s) are off.  
Never put a rear-facing child seat in  
the front. This is because the risk to  
the rear-facing child is so great,  
if the airbag inflates.  
The passenger sensing system  
turns off the front outboard  
passenger frontal airbag and knee  
airbag, under certain conditions. No  
other airbag is affected by the  
passenger sensing system.  
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.
There is a critical problem with  
the airbag system or the  
passenger sensing system.  
off the front outboard passenger  
frontal airbag and knee airbag,  
depending upon the persons  
seating posture and body build.  
Everyone in the vehicle who has  
outgrown child restraints should  
wear a safety belt properly —  
whether or not there is an airbag for  
that person.  
Warning (Continued)  
Secure rear-facing child restraints  
in a rear seat, even if the  
When the passenger sensing  
system has turned off the front  
outboard passenger frontal airbag  
and knee airbag, the off indicator  
will light and stay lit to remind you  
that the airbags are off. See  
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator  
on page 5-17.  
airbag(s) are off. If you secure a  
forward-facing child restraint in  
the front outboard passenger  
seat, always move the seat as far  
back as it will go. It is better to  
secure the child restraint in a  
rear seat.  
Warning  
{
The passenger sensing system is  
designed to turn on the front  
If the airbag readiness light ever  
comes on and stays on, it means  
that something may be wrong  
with the airbag system. To help  
avoid injury to yourself or others,  
have the vehicle serviced right  
away. See Airbag Readiness  
Light on page 5-16 for more  
information, including important  
safety information.  
The passenger sensing system is  
designed to turn off the front  
outboard passenger airbag and  
knee airbag if:  
outboard passenger frontal airbag  
and knee airbag anytime the system  
senses that a person of adult size is  
sitting properly in the front outboard  
passenger seat.  
.
The front outboard passenger  
seat is unoccupied.  
When the passenger sensing  
system has allowed the airbags to  
be enabled, the on indicator will light  
and stay lit as a reminder that the  
airbags are active.  
.
The system determines that an  
infant is present in a child  
restraint.  
.
A front outboard passenger  
For some children, including  
takes his/her weight off of the  
seat for a period of time.  
children in child restraints, and for  
very small adults, the passenger  
sensing system may or may not turn  
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5. If, after reinstalling the child  
restraint and restarting the  
vehicle, the on indicator is still lit,  
turn the vehicle off. Then slightly  
recline the vehicle seatback and  
adjust the seat cushion,  
If the On Indicator Is Lit for a  
Child Restraint  
If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an  
Adult-Size Occupant  
The passenger sensing system is  
designed to turn off the front  
outboard passenger frontal airbag  
and knee airbag if the system  
determines that an infant is present  
in a child restraint. If a child restraint  
has been installed and the on  
indicator is lit:  
if adjustable, to make sure that  
the vehicle seatback is not  
pushing the child restraint into  
the seat cushion.  
Also make sure the child  
restraint is not trapped under the  
vehicle head restraint. If this  
happens, adjust the head  
restraint. See Head Restraints  
on page 3-2.  
1. Turn the vehicle off.  
2. Remove the child restraint from  
the vehicle.  
3. Remove any additional items  
from the seat such as blankets,  
cushions, seat covers, seat  
heaters, or seat massagers.  
If a person of adult size is sitting in  
the front outboard passenger seat,  
but the off indicator is lit, it could be  
because that person is not sitting  
properly in the seat. Use the  
following steps to allow the system  
to detect that person and enable the  
front outboard passenger frontal  
airbag and knee airbag:  
6. Restart the vehicle.  
The passenger sensing system  
may or may not turn off the  
airbags for a child in a child  
restraint depending upon the  
child's size. It is better to secure  
a child restraint in a rear seat.  
4. Reinstall the child restraint  
following the directions provided  
by the child restraint  
manufacturer and refer to  
Securing Child Restraints (Rear  
Seat) on page 3-53 or Securing  
Child Restraints (Front  
1. Turn the vehicle off.  
Passenger Seat) on page 3-55.  
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2. Remove any additional material  
from the seat, such as blankets,  
cushions, seat covers, seat  
heaters, or seat massagers. Also  
remove laptops, or other  
operates. We recommend that you  
not use seat covers or other  
Warning (Continued)  
aftermarket equipment except when  
approved by GM for your specific  
vehicle. See Adding Equipment to  
the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on  
page 3-36 for more information  
about modifications that can affect  
how the system operates.  
serious injury or even death. An  
adult-sized occupant should not  
ride in the front outboard  
passenger seat, if the passenger  
airbag off indicator is lit.  
electronic devices.  
3. Place the seatback in the fully  
upright position.  
4. Have the person sit upright in  
the seat, centered on the seat  
cushion, with legs comfortably  
extended.  
Additional Factors Affecting  
System Operation  
A wet seat can affect the  
performance of the passenger  
sensing system. Here is how:  
Safety belts help keep the  
.
The passenger sensing system  
passenger in position on the seat  
during vehicle maneuvers and  
braking, which helps the passenger  
sensing system maintain the  
passenger airbag status. See  
Safety Beltsand Child Restraints”  
in the Index for additional  
5. Restart the vehicle and have the  
person remain in this position for  
two to three minutes after the on  
indicator is lit.  
may turn off the passenger  
frontal airbag and passenger  
knee airbag when liquid is  
soaked into the seat. If this  
happens, the off indicator will be  
lit, and the airbag readiness light  
on the instrument panel will also  
be lit.  
Warning  
{
information about the importance of  
proper restraint use.  
If the front outboard passenger  
airbag is turned off for an  
adult-sized occupant, the airbag  
will not be able to inflate and help  
protect that person in a crash,  
resulting in an increased risk of  
.
Liquid pooled on the seat that  
A thick layer of additional material,  
such as a blanket or cushion,  
or aftermarket equipment such as  
seat covers, seat heaters, and seat  
massagers can affect how well the  
passenger sensing system  
has not soaked in may make it  
more likely that the passenger  
sensing system will turn on the  
passenger frontal airbag and  
passenger knee airbag while a  
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child restraint or child occupant  
is on the seat. If the passenger  
frontal airbag and passenger  
knee airbag are turned on, the  
on indicator will be lit.  
Warning (Continued)  
Warning (Continued)  
seatback may interfere with the  
proper operation of the passenger  
sensing system.  
can still inflate during improper  
service. You can be injured if you  
are close to an airbag when it  
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.  
They are probably part of the  
airbag system. Be sure to follow  
proper service procedures, and  
make sure the person performing  
work for you is qualified to do so.  
If the front passenger seat gets wet,  
dry the seat immediately. If the  
airbag readiness light is lit, do not  
install a child restraint or allow  
anyone to occupy the seat. See  
Airbag Readiness Light on  
page 5-16 for important safety  
information.  
Servicing the  
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle  
Airbags affect how the vehicle  
should be serviced. There are parts  
of the airbag system in several  
places around the vehicle. Your  
dealer and the service manual have  
information about servicing the  
vehicle and the airbag system. To  
purchase a service manual, see  
Service Publications Ordering  
Information on page 13-10.  
Adding Equipment to the  
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle  
Adding accessories that change the  
vehicle's frame, bumper system,  
height, front end, or side sheet  
metal, may keep the airbag system  
from working properly. The  
The on indicator may be lit if an  
object, such as a briefcase,  
handbag, grocery bag, laptop,  
or other electronic device, is put on  
an unoccupied seat. If this is not  
desired, remove the object from  
the seat.  
Warning  
operation of the airbag system can  
also be affected by changing or  
moving any parts of the front seats,  
safety belts, the airbag sensing and  
diagnostic module, steering wheel,  
instrument panel, any of the airbag  
{
Warning  
{
For up to 10 seconds after the  
vehicle is turned off and the  
battery is disconnected, an airbag  
Stowing of articles under the  
passenger seat or between the  
passenger seat cushion and  
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modules, ceiling or pillar garnish  
trim, front sensors, side impact  
sensors, or airbag wiring.  
sensing system from properly  
turning off the passenger airbag(s).  
See Passenger Sensing System on  
page 3-31.  
Caution  
{
If an airbag covering is damaged,  
opened, or broken, the airbag  
may not work properly. Do not  
open or break the airbag  
coverings. If there are any  
opened or broken airbag  
Your dealer and the service manual  
have information about the location  
of the airbag sensors, sensing and  
diagnostic module, and airbag  
wiring.  
If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail  
airbags, see Different Size Tires  
and Wheels on page 10-56 for  
additional important information.  
In addition, the vehicle has a  
If you have to modify your vehicle  
because you have a disability and  
you have questions about whether  
the modifications will affect the  
vehicle's airbag system, or if you  
have questions about whether the  
airbag system will be affected if the  
vehicle is modified for any other  
reason, call Customer Assistance.  
See Customer Assistance Offices  
on page 13-3.  
coverings, have the airbag  
covering and/or airbag module  
replaced. For the location of the  
airbags, see Where Are the  
Airbags? on page 3-26. See your  
dealer for service.  
passenger sensing system for the  
front outboard passenger position,  
which includes sensors that are part  
of the passenger seat. The  
passenger sensing system may not  
operate properly if the original seat  
trim is replaced with non-GM  
covers, upholstery, or trim; or with  
GM covers, upholstery, or trim  
designed for a different vehicle. Any  
object, such as an aftermarket seat  
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad  
or device, installed under or on top  
of the seat fabric, could also  
interfere with the operation of the  
passenger sensing system. This  
could either prevent proper  
Replacing Airbag System  
Parts after a Crash  
Warning  
{
Airbag System Check  
A crash can damage the airbag  
systems in the vehicle.  
A damaged airbag system may  
not work properly and may not  
The airbag system does not need  
regularly scheduled maintenance or  
replacement. Make sure the airbag  
readiness light is working. See  
Airbag Readiness Light on  
page 5-16.  
deployment of the passenger  
airbag(s) or prevent the passenger  
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Warning (Continued)  
The manufacturer instructions that  
come with the booster seat state the  
weight and height limitations for that  
booster. Use a booster seat with a  
lap-shoulder belt until the child  
passes the fit test below:  
Child Restraints  
protect you and your  
Older Children  
passenger(s) in a crash, resulting  
in serious injury or even death. To  
help make sure the airbag  
systems are working properly  
after a crash, have them  
inspected and any necessary  
replacements made as soon as  
possible.  
.
Sit all the way back on the seat.  
Do the knees bend at the seat  
edge? If yes, continue. If no,  
return to the booster seat.  
.
Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.  
Does the shoulder belt rest on  
the shoulder? If yes, continue.  
If no, try using the rear safety  
belt comfort guide, if available.  
See Rear Safety Belt Comfort  
Guidesunder Lap-Shoulder Belt  
on page 3-18. If a comfort guide  
is not available, or if the  
If an airbag inflates, you will need to  
replace airbag system parts. See  
your dealer for service.  
If the airbag readiness light stays on  
after the vehicle is started or comes  
on when you are driving, the airbag  
system may not work properly. Have  
the vehicle serviced right away. See  
Airbag Readiness Light on  
Older children who have outgrown  
booster seats should wear the  
vehicle safety belts.  
shoulder belt still does not rest  
on the shoulder, then return to  
the booster seat.  
page 5-16.  
.
Does the lap belt fit low and  
snug on the hips, touching the  
thighs? If yes, continue. If no,  
return to the booster seat.  
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.
Can proper safety belt fit be  
maintained for the length of the  
trip? If yes, continue. If no,  
return to the booster seat.  
According to accident statistics,  
children are safer when properly  
restrained in a rear seating position.  
In a crash, children who are not  
buckled up can strike other people  
who are buckled up, or can be  
thrown out of the vehicle. Older  
children need to use safety belts  
properly.  
Q: What is the proper way to  
wear safety belts?  
A: An older child should wear a  
lap-shoulder belt and get the  
additional restraint a shoulder  
belt can provide. The shoulder  
belt should not cross the face or  
neck. The lap belt should fit  
snugly below the hips, just  
touching the top of the thighs.  
This applies belt force to the  
child's pelvic bones in a crash.  
It should never be worn over the  
abdomen, which could cause  
severe or even fatal internal  
injuries in a crash.  
Warning  
{
Never allow more than one child  
to wear the same safety belt. The  
safety belt cannot properly spread  
the impact forces. In a crash, they  
can be crushed together and  
seriously injured. A safety belt  
must be used by only one person  
at a time.  
Warning  
{
Never allow a child to wear the  
safety belt with the shoulder belt  
behind their back. A child can be  
seriously injured by not wearing  
the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a  
crash, the child would not be  
restrained by the shoulder belt.  
The child could move too far  
forward increasing the chance of  
head and neck injury. The child  
might also slide under the lap  
Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort  
Guidesunder Lap-Shoulder Belt on  
page 3-18.  
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Warning (Continued)  
Infants and Young  
Children  
Warning (Continued)  
belt. The belt force would then be  
applied right on the abdomen.  
That could cause serious or fatal  
injuries. The shoulder belt should  
go over the shoulder and across  
the chest.  
the way back into the retractor,  
but it cannot do this if it is  
wrapped around a childs neck.  
If the shoulder belt is locked and  
tightened around a childs neck,  
the only way to loosen the belt is  
to cut it.  
Everyone in a vehicle needs  
protection! This includes infants and  
all other children. Neither the  
distance traveled nor the age and  
size of the traveler changes the  
need, for everyone, to use safety  
restraints. In fact, the law in every  
state in the United States and in  
every Canadian province says  
children up to some age must be  
restrained while in a vehicle.  
Never leave children unattended  
in a vehicle and never allow  
children to play with the safety  
belts.  
Warning  
{
Every time infants and young  
children ride in vehicles, they should  
have the protection provided by  
appropriate child restraints. Neither  
the vehicle's safety belt system nor  
its airbag system is designed  
for them.  
Children can be seriously injured  
or strangled if a shoulder belt is  
wrapped around their neck. The  
shoulder belt can tighten but  
cannot be loosened if it is locked.  
The shoulder belt locks when it is  
pulled all the way out of the  
Children who are not restrained  
properly can strike other people,  
or can be thrown out of the vehicle.  
retractor. It unlocks when the  
shoulder belt is allowed to go all  
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Warning  
{
Never hold an infant or a child  
while riding in a vehicle. Due to  
crash forces, an infant or a child  
will become so heavy it is not  
possible to hold it during a crash.  
For example, in a crash at only  
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)  
infant will suddenly become a  
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's  
arms. An infant should be  
the front outboard seat, always  
move the front passenger seat as  
far back as it will go.  
secured in an appropriate  
restraint.  
Warning  
{
Children who are up against,  
or very close to, any airbag when  
it inflates can be seriously injured  
or killed. Never put a rear-facing  
child restraint in the front  
Q: What are the different types of  
add-on child restraints?  
outboard seat. Secure a  
rear-facing child restraint in a rear  
seat. It is also better to secure a  
forward-facing child restraint in a  
rear seat. If you must secure a  
forward-facing child restraint in  
A: Add-on child restraints, which  
are purchased by the vehicle  
owner, are available in four basic  
types. Selection of a particular  
restraint should take into  
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consideration not only the child's  
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weight, height, and age but also  
whether or not the restraint will  
be compatible with the motor  
vehicle in which it will be used.  
Warning  
Warning  
{
{
To reduce the risk of neck and  
head injury during a crash, infants  
need complete support. In a  
crash, if an infant is in a  
rear-facing child restraint, the  
crash forces can be distributed  
across the strongest part of an  
infant's body, the back and  
shoulders. Infants should always  
be secured in rear-facing child  
restraints.  
A young child's hip bones are still  
so small that the vehicle's regular  
safety belt may not remain low on  
the hip bones, as it should.  
For most basic types of child  
restraints, there are many  
different models available. When  
purchasing a child restraint, be  
sure it is designed to be used in  
a motor vehicle. If it is, the  
restraint will have a label saying  
that it meets federal motor  
vehicle safety standards.  
Instead, it may settle up around  
the child's abdomen. In a crash,  
the belt would apply force on a  
body area that is unprotected by  
any bony structure. This alone  
could cause serious or fatal  
injuries. To reduce the risk of  
serious or fatal injuries during a  
crash, young children should  
always be secured in appropriate  
child restraints.  
The restraint manufacturer  
instructions that come with the  
restraint state the weight and  
height limitations for a particular  
child restraint. In addition, there  
are many kinds of restraints  
available for children with  
special needs.  
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Child Restraint Systems  
Forward-Facing Child Seat  
Booster Seats  
A forward-facing child seat provides  
restraint for the child's body with the  
harness.  
A booster seat is a child restraint  
designed to improve the fit of the  
vehicle's safety belt system.  
A booster seat can also help a child  
to see out the window.  
Rear-Facing Infant Seat  
A rear-facing infant seat provides  
restraint with the seating surface  
against the back of the infant.  
The harness system holds the infant  
in place and, in a crash, acts to  
keep the infant positioned in the  
restraint.  
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Children can be endangered in a  
crash if the child restraint is not  
properly secured in the vehicle.  
Administration (NHTSA) website to  
locate the nearest child safety seat  
inspection station. For CPST  
Securing an Add-On Child  
Restraint in the Vehicle  
availability in Canada, check with  
Transport Canada or the Provincial  
Ministry of Transportation office.  
When securing an add-on child  
restraint, refer to the instructions  
that come with the restraint which  
may be on the restraint itself or in a  
booklet, or both, and to this manual.  
The child restraint instructions are  
important, so if they are not  
Warning  
{
A child can be seriously injured or  
killed in a crash if the child  
Securing the Child Within the  
Child Restraint  
restraint is not properly secured in  
the vehicle. Secure the child  
restraint properly in the vehicle  
using the vehicle safety belt or  
LATCH system, following the  
instructions that came with that  
child restraint and the instructions  
in this manual.  
Warning  
{
available, obtain a replacement  
copy from the manufacturer.  
A child can be seriously injured or  
killed in a crash if the child is not  
properly secured in the child  
restraint. Secure the child  
properly following the instructions  
that came with that child restraint.  
Keep in mind that an unsecured  
child restraint can move around in a  
collision or sudden stop and injure  
people in the vehicle. Be sure to  
properly secure any child restraint in  
the vehicle even when no child is  
in it.  
To help reduce the chance of injury,  
the child restraint must be secured  
in the vehicle. Child restraint  
systems must be secured in vehicle  
seats by lap belts or the lap belt  
portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by  
the LATCH system. See Lower  
Anchors and Tethers for Children  
(LATCH System) on page 3-46.  
Where to Put the  
Restraint  
According to accident statistics,  
children and infants are safer when  
properly restrained in a child  
restraint system or infant restraint  
system secured in a rear seating  
position.  
In some areas of the United States  
and Canada, Certified Child  
Passenger Safety Technicians  
(CPSTs) are available to inspect  
and demonstrate how to correctly  
use and install child restraints. In  
the U.S., refer to the National  
Highway Traffic Safety  
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Whenever possible, children aged  
12 and under should be secured in  
a rear seating position.  
When securing a child restraint in a  
rear seating position, study the  
instructions that came with the child  
restraint to make sure it is  
Warning (Continued)  
Even if the passenger sensing  
system has turned off the right  
front passenger frontal airbag, no  
system is fail-safe. No one can  
guarantee that an airbag will not  
deploy under some unusual  
circumstance, even though it is  
turned off.  
Never put a rear-facing child seat in  
the front. This is because the risk to  
the rear-facing child is so great if the  
airbag deploys.  
compatible with this vehicle.  
Child restraints and booster seats  
vary considerably in size, and some  
may fit in certain seating positions  
better than others.  
Warning  
{
Depending on where you place the  
child restraint and the size of the  
child restraint, you may not be able  
to access adjacent safety belt  
assemblies or LATCH anchors for  
additional passengers or child  
restraints. Adjacent seating  
positions should not be used if the  
child restraint prevents access to or  
interferes with the routing of the  
safety belt.  
A child in a rear-facing child  
restraint can be seriously injured  
or killed if the right front  
passenger airbag inflates. This is  
because the back of the  
rear-facing child restraint would  
be very close to the inflating  
airbag. A child in a forward-facing  
child restraint can be seriously  
injured or killed if the right front  
passenger airbag inflates and the  
passenger seat is in a forward  
position.  
Secure rear-facing child restraints  
in a rear seat, even if the airbag  
is off. If you secure a  
forward-facing child restraint in  
the right front seat, always move  
the front passenger seat as far  
back as it will go. It is better to  
secure the child restraint in a  
rear seat.  
If the vehicle does not have a rear  
seat that will accommodate a  
rear-facing child restraint, a  
rear-facing child restraint should not  
be installed in the vehicle, even if  
the airbag is off.  
See Passenger Sensing System  
on page 3-31 for additional  
information.  
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Wherever a child restraint is  
installed, be sure to secure the child  
restraint properly.  
rear-facing and forward-facing child  
seats can be properly installed  
using either the LATCH anchors or  
the vehicles safety belts. Do not  
use both the safety belts and the  
LATCH anchorage system to secure  
a rear-facing or forward-facing  
child seat.  
child restraint. A child restraint must  
never be installed using only the top  
tether and anchor.  
Keep in mind that an unsecured  
child restraint can move around in a  
collision or sudden stop and injure  
people in the vehicle. Be sure to  
properly secure any child restraint in  
the vehicle even when no child is  
in it.  
The LATCH anchorage system can  
be used until the combined weight  
of the child plus the child restraint is  
29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt  
alone instead of the LATCH  
anchorage system once the  
combined weight is more than  
29.5 kg (65 lbs).  
Booster seats use the vehicles  
safety belts to secure the child in  
the booster seat. If the manufacturer  
recommends that the booster seat  
be secured with the LATCH system,  
this can be done as long as the  
booster seat can be positioned  
properly and there is no interference  
with the proper positioning of the  
lap-shoulder belt on the child.  
Lower Anchors and  
Tethers for Children  
(LATCH System)  
The LATCH system secures a child  
restraint during driving or in a crash.  
LATCH attachments on the child  
restraint are used to attach the child  
restraint to the anchors in the  
vehicle. The LATCH system is  
designed to make installation of a  
child restraint easier.  
The following explains how to attach  
a child restraint with these  
attachments in the vehicle.  
Not all vehicle seating positions or  
child restraints have lower anchors  
and attachments or top tether  
anchors and attachments.  
Make sure to follow the instructions  
that came with the child restraint,  
and also the instructions in this  
manual.  
When installing a child restraint with  
a top tether, you must also use  
either the lower anchors or the  
safety belts to properly secure the  
In order to use the LATCH system in  
your vehicle, you need a child  
restraint that has LATCH  
attachments. LATCH-compatible  
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The child restraint may have a  
single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).  
Lower Anchors  
Top Tether Anchor  
Either will have a single  
attachment (2) to secure the top  
tether to the anchor.  
Some child restraints that have a  
top tether are designed for use with  
or without the top tether being  
attached. Others require the top  
tether always to be attached. In  
Canada, the law requires that  
forward-facing child restraints have  
a top tether, and that the tether be  
attached. Be sure to read and follow  
the instructions for the child  
restraint.  
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars  
built into the vehicle. There are two  
lower anchors for each LATCH  
seating position that will  
A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of  
the child restraint to the vehicle.  
A top tether anchor is built into the  
vehicle. The top tether  
accommodate a child restraint with  
lower attachments (2).  
attachment (2) on the child restraint  
connects to the top tether anchor in  
the vehicle in order to reduce the  
forward movement and rotation of  
the child restraint during driving or in  
a crash.  
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To assist in locating the lower  
anchors, each rear anchor position  
has a label, near the crease  
between the seatback and the seat  
cushion.  
The top tether anchors are under  
the covers, behind the rear seat, on  
the filler panel. Be sure to use an  
anchor on the same side of the  
vehicle as the seating position  
where the child restraint will be  
placed.  
Lower Anchor and Top Tether  
Anchor Locations  
Do not secure a child restraint in a  
position without a top tether anchor  
if a national or local law requires  
that the top tether be attached, or if  
the instructions that come with the  
child restraint say that the top tether  
must be attached.  
To assist in locating the top tether  
anchors, the top tether anchor  
symbol is on the cover.  
According to accident statistics,  
children and infants are safer when  
properly restrained in a child  
restraint system or infant restraint  
system secured in a rear seating  
position. See Where to Put the  
Restraint on page 3-44 for  
Rear Seat  
I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating  
positions with top tether anchors.  
H (Lower Anchor): Seating  
positions with two lower anchors.  
additional information.  
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Securing a Child Restraint  
Designed for the LATCH  
System  
Warning  
{
To reduce the risk of serious or  
fatal injuries during a crash, do  
not attach more than one child  
restraint to a single anchor.  
Attaching more than one child  
restraint to a single anchor could  
cause the anchor or attachment  
to come loose or even break  
during a crash. A child or others  
could be injured.  
the way back into the retractor,  
but it cannot do this if it is  
wrapped around a childs neck.  
If the shoulder belt is locked and  
tightened around a childs neck,  
the only way to loosen the belt is  
to cut it.  
Warning  
{
If a LATCH-type child restraint is  
not attached to anchors or with  
the safety belt, the child restraint  
will not be able to protect the child  
correctly. In a crash, the child  
could be seriously injured or  
killed. Install a LATCH-type child  
restraint properly using the  
anchors, or use the vehicle safety  
belts to secure the restraint,  
following the instructions that  
came with the child restraint and  
the instructions in this manual.  
Buckle any unused safety belts  
behind the child restraint so  
children cannot reach them. Pull  
the shoulder belt all the way out  
of the retractor to set the lock,  
and tighten the belt behind the  
child restraint after the child  
restraint has been installed.  
Warning  
{
Children can be seriously injured  
or strangled if a shoulder belt is  
wrapped around their neck. The  
shoulder belt can tighten but  
cannot be loosened if it is locked.  
The shoulder belt locks when it is  
pulled all the way out of the  
retractor. It unlocks when the  
shoulder belt is allowed to go all  
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You cannot secure three child  
restraints using the LATCH anchors  
in the rear seat at the same time,  
but you can install two of them.  
If you want to do this, install one  
LATCH child restraint in the right  
rear seating position, and install the  
other one either in the left rear  
seating position or in the center  
seating position. If you need to  
install child restraints in both the  
center and left rear seating  
Refer to the following illustration to  
learn which anchors to use.  
Caution  
{
Do not let the LATCH  
attachments rub against the  
vehicles safety belts. This may  
damage these parts. If necessary,  
move buckled safety belts to  
avoid rubbing the LATCH  
attachments.  
Do not fold the empty rear seat  
with a safety belt buckled. This  
could damage the safety belt or  
the seat. Unbuckle and return the  
safety belt to its stowed position,  
before folding the seat.  
positions, the one in the center  
seating position will need to be  
secured using the vehicle safety  
belts instead of the LATCH anchors.  
There are five lower LATCH anchors  
in the rear seat.  
.
Use anchors 1 and 2 when  
If you need to secure more than one  
child restraint in the rear seat, see  
Where to Put the Restraint on  
page 3-44.  
installing a child restraint using  
LATCH in the right rear seating  
position.  
.
Use anchors 3 and 4 when  
installing a child restraint using  
LATCH in the center rear seating  
position.  
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.
Use anchors 4 and 5 when  
installing a child restraint using  
LATCH in the left rear seating  
position.  
restraint with the top tether and  
the safety belts. Refer to the  
child restraint manufacturer  
instructions and the instructions  
in this manual.  
anchor, if equipped. Refer to the  
child restraint instructions and  
the following steps:  
2.1. Find the top tether anchor.  
Installing child restraints using  
LATCH in the center and left rear  
seating positions at the same time is  
prohibited.  
Open the cover to expose  
the anchor.  
1.1. Find the lower anchors for  
the desired seating  
position.  
2.2. Route, attach, and tighten  
the top tether according to  
the child restraint  
Make sure to attach the child  
restraint at the proper anchor  
location.  
1.2. For outboard rear seating  
positions, put the head  
restraint in the upright  
position. See Head  
instructions and the  
following instructions:  
This system is designed to make  
installation of child restraints easier.  
When using lower anchors, do not  
use the vehicle's safety belts.  
Instead use the vehicle's anchors  
and child restraint attachments to  
secure the restraints. Some  
Restraints on page 3-2.  
1.3. Put the child restraint on  
the seat.  
1.4. Attach and tighten the lower  
attachments on the child  
restraint to the lower  
anchors.  
restraints also use another vehicle  
anchor to secure a top tether.  
2. If the child restraint manufacturer  
recommends that the top tether  
be attached, attach and tighten  
the top tether to the top tether  
1. Attach and tighten the lower  
attachments to the lower  
anchors. If the child restraint  
does not have lower  
attachments or the desired  
seating position does not have  
lower anchors, secure the child  
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If the position you are using  
does not have a headrest  
or head restraint and you  
are using a single tether,  
route the tether over the  
seatback.  
If the position you are using  
has an adjustable headrest  
or head restraint and you  
are using a single tether,  
raise the headrest or head  
restraint and route the  
tether under the headrest or  
head restraint and in  
between the headrest or  
head restraint posts.  
If the position you are using  
has an adjustable headrest  
or head restraint and you  
are using a dual tether,  
raise the headrest or head  
restraint and route the  
tether under the headrest or  
head restraint and around  
the headrest or head  
If the position you are using  
does not have a headrest  
or head restraint and you  
are using a dual tether,  
route the tether over the  
seatback.  
restraint posts.  
3. Before placing a child in the  
child restraint, make sure it is  
securely held in place. To check,  
grasp the child restraint at the  
LATCH path and attempt to  
move it side to side and back  
and forth. There should be no  
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of  
movement for proper installation.  
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In Canada, the law requires that  
forward-facing child restraints have  
a top tether, and that the tether be  
attached.  
Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints  
Parts After a Crash  
(Rear Seat)  
When securing a child restraint in a  
rear seating position, study the  
instructions that came with the child  
restraint to make sure it is  
Warning  
{
If the child restraint or vehicle seat  
position does not have the LATCH  
system, you will be using the safety  
belt to secure the child restraint in  
this position. Be sure to follow the  
instructions that came with the child  
restraint. Secure the child in the  
child restraint when and as the  
instructions say.  
A crash can damage the LATCH  
system in the vehicle. A damaged  
LATCH system may not properly  
secure the child restraint,  
resulting in serious injury or even  
death in a crash. To help make  
sure the LATCH system is  
working properly after a crash,  
see your dealer to have the  
system inspected and any  
necessary replacements made as  
soon as possible.  
compatible with this vehicle.  
If the child restraint has the LATCH  
system, see Lower Anchors and  
Tethers for Children (LATCH  
System) on page 3-46 for how and  
where to install your child restraint  
using LATCH. If a child restraint is  
secured in the vehicle using a  
safety belt and it uses a top tether,  
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for  
Children (LATCH System) on  
page 3-46 for top tether anchor  
locations.  
If more than one child restraint  
needs to be installed in the rear  
seat, be sure to read Where to Put  
the Restraint on page 3-44.  
1. Put the child restraint on  
the seat.  
If the vehicle has the LATCH system  
and it was being used during a  
crash, new LATCH system parts  
may be needed.  
For outboard rear seat positions,  
put the head restraint in the  
upright position. See Head  
Restraints on page 3-2.  
Do not secure a child restraint in a  
position without a top tether anchor  
if a national or local law requires  
that the top tether be anchored, or if  
the instructions that come with the  
child restraint say that the top strap  
must be anchored.  
New parts and repairs may be  
necessary even if the LATCH  
system was not being used at the  
time of the crash.  
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run  
the lap and shoulder portions of  
the vehicle's safety belt through  
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or around the restraint. The child  
restraint instructions will show  
you how.  
4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way  
out of the retractor to set the  
5. To tighten the belt, push down  
on the child restraint, pull the  
shoulder portion of the belt to  
tighten the lap portion of the belt,  
and feed the shoulder belt back  
into the retractor. When installing  
a forward-facing child restraint, it  
may be helpful to use your knee  
to push down on the child  
lock. When the retractor lock is  
set, the belt can be tightened but  
not pulled out of the retractor.  
3. Push the latch plate into the  
buckle until it clicks.  
Position the release button on  
the buckle so that the safety belt  
could be quickly unbuckled if  
necessary.  
restraint as you tighten the belt.  
Try to pull the belt out of the  
retractor to make sure the  
retractor is locked. If the  
retractor is not locked, repeat  
Steps 4 and 5.  
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6. If the child restraint has a top  
tether, follow the child restraint  
manufacturer instructions  
Securing Child Restraints  
(Front Passenger Seat)  
This vehicle has airbags. A rear  
seat is a safer place to secure a  
forward-facing child restraint. See  
Where to Put the Restraint on  
page 3-44  
Warning  
{
A child in a rear-facing child  
regarding the use of the top  
tether. See Lower Anchors and  
Tethers for Children (LATCH  
System) on page 3-46.  
restraint can be seriously injured  
or killed if the front outboard  
passenger frontal airbag inflates.  
This is because the back of the  
rear-facing child restraint would  
be very close to the inflating  
airbag. A child in a forward-facing  
child restraint can be seriously  
injured or killed if the front  
7. Before placing a child in the  
child restraint, make sure it is  
securely held in place. To check,  
grasp the child restraint at the  
safety belt path and attempt to  
move it side to side and back  
and forth. When the child  
In addition, the vehicle has a  
passenger sensing system which is  
designed to turn off the front  
passenger frontal airbag and  
passenger knee airbag under  
certain conditions. See Passenger  
Sensing System on page 3-31 and  
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator  
on page 5-17 for more information,  
including important safety  
outboard passenger frontal airbag  
inflates and the passenger seat is  
in a forward position.  
restraint is properly installed,  
there should be no more than  
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.  
Even if the passenger sensing  
system has turned off the front  
outboard passenger frontal  
airbag, no system is fail-safe. No  
one can guarantee that an airbag  
will not deploy under some  
unusual circumstance, even  
though it is turned off.  
To remove the child restraint,  
information.  
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and  
let it return to the stowed position.  
If the top tether is attached to a top  
tether anchor, disconnect it.  
Never put a rear-facing child seat in  
the front. This is because the risk to  
the rear-facing child is so great,  
if the airbag deploys.  
(Continued)  
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Warning (Continued)  
In Canada, the law requires that  
forward-facing child restraints have  
a top tether, and that the tether be  
attached.  
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run  
the lap and shoulder portions of  
the vehicle's safety belt through  
or around the restraint. The child  
restraint instructions will show  
you how.  
Secure rear-facing child restraints  
in a rear seat, even if the airbag  
is off. If you secure a  
forward-facing child restraint in  
the front seat, always move the  
front passenger seat as far back  
as it will go. It is better to secure  
the child restraint in a rear seat.  
When using the lap-shoulder belt to  
secure the child restraint in this  
position, follow the instructions that  
came with the child restraint and the  
following instructions:  
1. Move the seat as far back as it  
will go before securing the  
See Passenger Sensing System  
on page 3-31 for additional  
information.  
forward-facing child restraint.  
When the passenger sensing  
system has turned off the front  
passenger frontal airbag and  
passenger knee airbag, the off  
indicator on the passenger  
airbag status indicator should  
light and stay lit when the  
vehicle is started. See  
If the child restraint uses a top  
tether, see Lower Anchors and  
Tethers for Children (LATCH  
System) on page 3-46 for top tether  
anchor locations.  
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the  
belt if needed.  
Passenger Airbag Status  
Indicator on page 5-17.  
Do not secure a child seat in a  
position without a top tether anchor  
if a national or local law requires  
that the top tether be anchored, or if  
the instructions that come with the  
child restraint say that the top strap  
must be anchored.  
2. Put the child restraint on  
the seat.  
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4. Push the latch plate into the  
buckle until it clicks.  
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way  
out of the retractor to set the  
6. To tighten the belt, push down  
on the child restraint, pull the  
shoulder portion of the belt to  
tighten the lap portion of the belt,  
and feed the shoulder belt back  
into the retractor. When installing  
a forward-facing child restraint, it  
may be helpful to use your knee  
to push down on the child  
lock. When the retractor lock is  
set, the belt can be tightened but  
not pulled out of the retractor.  
Position the release button on  
the buckle, so that the safety  
belt could be quickly unbuckled  
if necessary.  
restraint as you tighten the belt.  
Try to pull the belt out of the  
retractor to make sure the  
retractor is locked. If the  
retractor is not locked, repeat  
Steps 5 and 6.  
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7. Before placing a child in the  
child restraint, make sure it is  
securely held in place. To check,  
grasp the child restraint at the  
safety belt path and attempt to  
move it side to side and back  
and forth. When the child  
restraint is properly installed,  
there should be no more than  
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.  
If the airbags are off, the off  
indicator in the passenger airbag  
status indicator will come on and  
stay on when the vehicle is started.  
If a child restraint has been installed  
and the on indicator is lit, see If the  
On Indicator Is Lit for a Child  
Restraintunder Passenger Sensing  
System on page 3-31.  
To remove the child restraint,  
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and  
let it return to the stowed position.  
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Storage  
4-1  
To access, push on the cover and  
release.  
Storage  
Compartments  
Storage  
Storage Compartments  
Warning  
{
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 4-1  
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1  
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2  
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2  
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2  
Do not store heavy or sharp  
objects in storage compartments.  
In a crash, these objects may  
cause the cover to open and  
could result in injury.  
Additional Storage Features  
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3  
Cargo Management  
Instrument Panel Storage  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4  
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4  
If equipped with storage behind the  
climate control system, touch the  
bottom of the climate control system  
panel to open. There is a USB port  
inside. See the infotainment manual.  
Keep the storage area door closed  
while driving.  
Touch the bottom of the climate  
control system panel to close.  
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Storage  
Glove Box  
Armrest Storage  
Center Console Storage  
Rear  
To open, touch the button.  
If equipped, there is a compact disc  
player and MP3 connection inside.  
Press the button and lift to access  
the storage area. There is a power  
outlet, auxiliary jack, USB port(s),  
and SD card reader inside. See  
Power Outlets on page 5-6 and the  
infotainment manual.  
Pull up on the lever to access the  
storage area.  
To access the cupholders, press the  
long center button on the front edge  
of the armrest.  
Close the glove box manually.  
If equipped, there are controls for  
the rear window sunshade and/or  
the infotainment system. See the  
infotainment manual and Rear  
Window Sunshade on page 2-25.  
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4-3  
Additional Storage  
Features  
Cargo Tie-Downs  
Push the cover forward to access.  
There is a power outlet inside. To  
close, push the cover again and  
release.  
There are cupholders in the center  
console. Push and release on the  
passenger side of the cover to  
access the cupholders.  
The cargo tie-downs can be used to  
secure small loads and the  
convenience net. See Convenience  
Net on page 4-4, if equipped.  
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Storage  
Cargo Management  
System  
Convenience Net  
The vehicle may have a  
convenience net in the trunk. The  
net is attached to the cargo  
tie-downs. Put small loads behind  
the net. It can also be positioned  
into an envelope to hold smaller  
items inside. Do not use the net for  
heavy loads.  
To open the cargo management  
system, push down on the rear of  
the handle, then lift the handle up.  
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Instruments and Controls  
5-1  
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-16  
Passenger Airbag Status  
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17  
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-18  
Malfunction  
Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18  
Brake System Warning  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21  
Electric Parking Brake  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21  
Service Electric Parking Brake  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22  
Antilock Brake System (ABS)  
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22  
Lane Departure Warning  
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-27  
Adaptive Forward Lighting  
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27  
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-28  
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-28  
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28  
Instruments and  
Controls  
Controls  
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2  
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2  
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-2  
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3  
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3  
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5  
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6  
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7  
Information Displays  
Driver Information  
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29  
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . 5-32  
Vehicle Messages  
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35  
Battery Voltage and Charging  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36  
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-36  
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-37  
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-37  
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-38  
Engine Cooling System  
(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23  
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)  
Warning Lights, Gauges, and  
Indicators  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23  
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 5-23  
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24  
StabiliTrak® OFF Light . . . . . . . 5-24  
Traction Control System  
Warning Lights, Gauges, and  
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8  
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9  
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13  
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13  
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13  
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13  
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13  
Engine Coolant Temperature  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38  
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-39  
Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-39  
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-39  
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-39  
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40  
Object Detection System  
(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 5-24  
Engine Coolant Temperature  
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25  
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-25  
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-26  
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-26  
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27  
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15  
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-15  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41  
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Instruments and Controls  
Ride Control System  
Steering Wheel Controls  
Controls  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43  
Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-44  
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-44  
The infotainment system can be  
operated by using the steering  
wheel controls. See "Steering  
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment  
manual.  
Steering Wheel  
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-45 Adjustment  
Starting the Vehicle  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45  
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45  
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-46  
Vehicle Reminder  
Heated Steering Wheel  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46  
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-46  
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-46  
Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46  
Vehicle Personalization  
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-47  
Universal Remote System  
Universal Remote System . . . 5-55  
Universal Remote System  
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55  
Universal Remote System  
Press the control to move the tilt  
and telescoping steering wheel up  
and down or forward and rearward.  
( (Heated Steering Wheel):  
If equipped with a heated steering  
wheel, press to turn on or off. An  
indicator next to the button is lit  
when the feature is turned on.  
Do not adjust the steering wheel  
while driving.  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57  
The steering wheel takes about  
three minutes to start heating.  
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5-3  
INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move  
the lever up to INT for intermittent  
Wiper Parking  
Horn  
If the ignition is put in OFF while the  
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they  
will immediately stop.  
Press a on the steering wheel pad  
wipes, then turn the x INT band  
up for more frequent wipes or down  
for less frequent wipes.  
to sound the horn.  
If the windshield wiper lever is then  
moved to OFF before the driver  
door is opened or within 10 minutes,  
the wipers will restart and move to  
the base of the windshield.  
Windshield Wiper/Washer  
If the windshield wipers are in use  
for about six seconds while driving,  
the exterior lamps come on  
automatically if the exterior lamp  
control is in AUTO. See Lights On  
with Wipersunder Automatic  
Headlamp System on page 6-4.  
If the ignition is put in OFF while the  
wipers are performing wipes due to  
windshield washing, the wipers  
continue to run until they reach the  
base of the windshield.  
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.  
With the ignition in ACC/  
1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly  
move the wiper lever down. For  
several wipes, hold the wiper  
lever down.  
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,  
move the windshield wiper lever to  
select the wiper speed.  
Rainsense  
For vehicles with Rainsense, a  
sensor near the top center of the  
windshield detects the amount of  
water on the windshield and  
controls the frequency of the  
windshield wiper.  
HI: Use for fast wipes.  
LO: Use for slow wipes.  
Clear snow and ice from the wiper  
blades and windshield before using  
them. If frozen to the windshield,  
carefully loosen or thaw them.  
Damaged blades should be  
Keep this area of the windshield  
clear of debris to allow for best  
system performance.  
replaced. See Wiper Blade  
Replacement on page 10-26.  
Heavy snow or ice can overload the  
wiper motor.  
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INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity  
Control): Move the windshield  
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection  
long the windshield washer had  
been activated. See Washer Fluid  
on page 10-22 for information on  
filling the windshield washer fluid  
reservoir.  
When using an automatic car wash,  
move the windshield wiper lever to  
OFF. This disables the automatic  
Rainsense windshield wipers.  
wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT  
band on the wiper lever to adjust the  
sensitivity.  
With Rainsense, if the transmission  
is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle  
speed is very slow, the wipers will  
automatically stop at the base of the  
windshield.  
Warning  
{
In freezing weather, do not use  
the washer until the windshield is  
warmed. Otherwise the washer  
fluid can form ice on the  
The wiper operations return to  
normal when the transmission is no  
longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle  
speed has increased.  
windshield, blocking your vision.  
.
Turn the band up for more  
sensitivity to moisture.  
.
Compass  
Turn the band down for less  
n L (Windshield Washer): Pull  
the windshield wiper lever toward  
you to spray windshield washer fluid  
and activate the wipers. The wipers  
will continue until the lever is  
released or the maximum wash time  
is reached. When the windshield  
wiper lever is released, additional  
wipes may occur depending on how  
sensitivity to moisture.  
The vehicle may have a compass  
display on the Driver Information  
Center (DIC). The compass receives  
its heading and other information  
from the Global Positioning  
System (GPS) antenna,  
.
Move the windshield wiper lever  
out of the INT position to  
deactivate Rainsense.  
This feature can be changed. See  
Rain Sense Wipersunder Vehicle  
Personalization on page 5-47.  
StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed  
information.  
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5-5  
The compass system is designed to  
operate for a certain number of  
miles or degrees of turn before  
needing a signal from the GPS  
satellites. When the compass  
display shows CAL, drive the  
vehicle for a short distance in an  
open area where it can receive a  
GPS signal. The compass system  
will automatically determine when a  
GPS signal is restored and provide  
a heading again. See Compass  
Messages on page 5-37 for the  
messages that may be displayed for  
the compass.  
Auto Set  
Setting the Clock  
When on, the time and date will  
automatically update.  
Time  
To set the time:  
To set auto set:  
1. From the Home Page, press the  
SETTINGS screen button, then  
press Time and Date.  
1. Press the SETTINGS screen  
button, then press Time  
and Date.  
2. Press Set Time, then press + or  
to increase or decrease hours  
or minutes, and change AM  
or PM.  
2. Press Set Time or Set Date.  
3. Press Auto Set, then select  
On-Cell Network or Off-Manual  
to manually set the time  
and date.  
3. Press 12-24Hr for a 12 or  
24 hour clock.  
4. Press [ Back to go back to the  
4. Press [ Back to go back to the  
previous menu.  
previous menu.  
Clock  
If auto timing is on, the time  
displayed on the clock may not  
update immediately when driving  
into a new time zone.  
The infotainment system controls  
are used to access the time and  
date settings through the menu  
system. See Home Pagein the  
infotainment manual for information  
about how to use the menu system.  
Date  
To set the date:  
1. Press the SETTINGS screen  
button and press Time and Date.  
Clock Display  
2. Press Set Date and press + or −  
to increase or decrease month,  
day, or year.  
When on, the digital clock will  
display on the infotainment screen.  
3. Press [ Back to go back to the  
previous menu.  
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To set the clock display:  
Certain accessory power plugs may  
not be compatible with the  
accessory power outlet and could  
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.  
If a problem is experienced, see  
your dealer.  
Power Outlet 110 Volt  
Alternating Current  
1. Press the SETTINGS screen  
button and press Time and Date.  
If equipped with this power outlet on  
the rear of the center console. It can  
be used to plug in electrical  
equipment that uses a maximum  
limit of 150 watts.  
2. Press Clock Display, then select  
Off or On.  
When adding electrical equipment,  
be sure to follow the proper  
installation instructions included with  
3. Press [ Back to go back to the  
previous menu.  
the equipment. See Add-On  
Electrical Equipment on page 9-69.  
Power Outlets  
The accessory power outlets can be  
used to plug in electrical equipment,  
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.  
Caution  
{
Hanging heavy equipment from  
the power outlet can cause  
damage not covered by the  
vehicle warranty. The power  
outlets are designed for  
The vehicle has three accessory  
power outlets:  
.
Inside the front storage area  
below the climate control  
system.  
accessory power plugs only, such  
as cell phone charge cords.  
.
Inside the center console.  
An indicator light on the outlet turns  
on to show it is in use. The light  
comes on when the ignition is in  
ON/RUN, equipment requiring less  
than 150 watts is plugged into the  
outlet, and no system fault is  
detected.  
.
On the rear of the center  
console.  
Always unplug electrical equipment  
when not in use and do not plug in  
equipment that exceeds the  
Lift the cover to access the  
accessory power outlet.  
maximum 20 amps rating.  
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The indicator light does not come on  
when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or  
if the equipment is not fully seated  
into the outlet.  
The power outlet is not designed for  
To activate the cigarette lighter,  
the following and may not work  
properly, if this equipment is  
plugged in:  
push it into the heating element and  
let go. The lighter pops out when it  
is ready to be used.  
.
If equipment is connected using  
more than 150 watts or a system  
fault is detected, a protection circuit  
shuts off the power supply and the  
indicator light turns off. To reset the  
circuit, unplug the item and plug it  
back in or turn the Retained  
Accessory Power (RAP) off and  
then back on. See Retained  
Accessory Power (RAP) on  
Equipment with high initial peak  
wattage such as:  
compressor-driven refrigerators  
and electric power tools.  
Caution  
{
Holding a cigarette lighter in while  
it is heating does not let the  
lighter back away from the  
heating element when it is hot.  
Damage from overheating can  
occur to the lighter or heating  
element, or a fuse could be  
blown. Do not hold a cigarette  
lighter in while it is heating.  
.
Other equipment requiring an  
extremely stable power supply  
such as:  
microcomputer-controlled  
electric blankets, touch sensor  
lamps, etc.  
page 9-19. The power restarts when  
equipment using 150 watts or less is  
plugged into the outlet and a system  
fault is not detected.  
.
Medical equipment.  
Cigarette Lighter  
If equipped with cigarette lighters,  
they are under the climate control  
system inside the storage area and  
on the rear of the center console.  
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Warning lights come on when there  
could be a problem with a vehicle  
function. Some warning lights come  
on briefly when the engine is started  
to indicate they are working.  
When one of the warning lights  
comes on and stays on while  
Warning Lights,  
Gauges, and  
Indicators  
Warning lights and gauges can  
signal that something is wrong  
before it becomes serious enough  
to cause an expensive repair or  
replacement. Paying attention to the  
warning lights and gauges could  
prevent injury.  
driving, or when one of the gauges  
shows there may be a problem,  
check the section that explains what  
to do. Waiting to do repairs can be  
costly and even dangerous.  
Gauges can indicate when there  
could be a problem with a vehicle  
function. Often gauges and warning  
lights work together to indicate a  
problem with the vehicle.  
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Instrument Cluster  
English Base Cluster Shown, Metric Similar  
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English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar  
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Reconfigurable Instrument  
Cluster  
There are four uplevel instrument  
cluster display configurations to  
choose from: Simple, Performance,  
Balanced, or Enhanced.  
Performance Configuration  
Balanced Configuration  
The Performance configuration has  
two interactive display zones: one in  
the center of the speedometer and  
one in the lower left of the cluster  
screen.  
The Balanced configuration has  
three interactive display zones: one  
in the center of each of the gauges.  
Simple Configuration  
The Simple configuration has one  
interactive display zone in the  
center.  
Enhanced Configuration  
The Enhanced configuration has  
three interactive display zones.  
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Use the five-way control on the right  
side of the steering wheel to move  
between the different display zones  
and scroll through the different  
displays.  
or scroll through contacts. If there is  
an active call, mute the phone or  
switch to handset operation.  
Cluster Application Displays  
The cluster can display information  
regarding Navigation, Audio, and  
Phone. On the base cluster, a  
speedometer can also be displayed  
in the center zone.  
Cluster Settings Menu  
To enter the cluster settings menu:  
To change the cluster configuration:  
1. Use the five-way control on the  
right side of the steering wheel  
to find the Settings page in one  
of the interactive display zones  
on the cluster.  
1. Find the Settings page in one of  
the interactive display zones on  
the cluster.  
Navigation  
If there is no active route, a  
compass will be displayed. If there  
is an active route, press SEL to end  
route guidance or turn the voice  
prompts on or off.  
2. Press SEL to enter the  
Settings menu.  
2. Press SEL on the center of the  
five-way control to enter the  
Settings menu.  
3. Scroll down to highlight Display  
Layout. Then press SEL to  
select it.  
Audio  
Units: Press SEL while Units is  
highlighted to enter the Unit menu.  
Choose English or metric units by  
pressing SEL while the desired item  
is highlighted. A checkmark will be  
displayed next to the selected item.  
While the Audio application page is  
displayed, press SEL to enter the  
Audio menu. In the Audio menu,  
search for music, select from  
favorites, or change the audio  
source  
4. Each layout in the menu is  
represented by a small preview  
image of the display layout.  
Scroll up or down and highlight  
the selection. Press SEL to  
select the desired cluster  
configuration.  
Info Pages: Press SEL while Info  
Pages is highlighted to select the  
items to be displayed in the DIC info  
displays. See Driver Information  
Center (DIC) on page 5-29.  
Phone  
While the Phone application page is  
displayed, press SEL to enter the  
Phone menu. In the Phone menu,  
if there is no active phone call, view  
recent calls, select from favorites,  
5. Exit the Display Layout menu by  
pressing S.  
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Display Layout: Press SEL while  
Display Layout is highlighted to  
change the configuration of the  
uplevel cluster. See Reconfigurable  
Instrument Clusterearlier in this  
section.  
The trip odometer is accessed and  
Fuel Gauge  
reset through the Driver Information  
Center (DIC). See Driver  
Information Center (DIC) on  
page 5-29.  
Tachometer  
The tachometer displays the engine  
speed in revolutions per  
minute (rpm).  
Open Source Software: Press  
SEL while Open Source Software is  
highlighted to display open source  
software information.  
Speedometer  
Caution  
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The speedometer shows the  
vehicle's speed in either kilometers  
per hour (km/h) or miles per  
hour (mph).  
If the engine is operated with the  
rpms in the warning area at the  
high end of the tachometer, the  
vehicle could be damaged, and  
the damage would not be covered  
by the vehicle warranty. Do not  
operate the engine with the rpms  
in the warning area.  
Base Level  
Odometer  
The odometer shows how far the  
vehicle has been driven, in either  
kilometers or miles.  
Trip Odometer  
The trip odometer shows how far  
the vehicle has been driven since  
the trip odometer was last reset.  
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Here are four things that some  
owners ask about. None of these  
show a problem with the fuel gauge:  
.
At the service station, the fuel  
pump shuts off before the gauge  
reads full.  
.
It takes a little more or less fuel  
to fill up than the gauge  
indicated. For example, the  
gauge may have indicated the  
tank was half full, but it actually  
took a little more or less than  
half the tank's capacity to fill  
the tank.  
Uplevel Balanced Configuration,  
Performance Similar  
Uplevel Simple and Enhanced  
Configurations  
When the ignition is on, the fuel  
gauge indicates about how much  
fuel is left in the tank.  
.
The gauge moves a little while  
turning a corner or speeding up.  
.
The gauge takes a few seconds  
There is an arrow near the fuel  
gauge pointing to the side of the  
vehicle the fuel door is on.  
to stabilize after the ignition is  
turned on, and goes back to  
empty when the ignition is  
turned off.  
When the indicator nears empty, the  
low fuel light comes on. There still is  
a little fuel left, but the vehicle  
should be refueled soon.  
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This gauge measures the  
temperature of the vehicle's engine.  
Engine Coolant  
Temperature Gauge  
While driving under normal  
operating conditions, if the needle  
moves into the red area, the engine  
is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the  
vehicle, and turn off the engine as  
soon as possible.  
Safety Belt Reminders  
Driver Safety Belt Reminder  
Light  
English Base Level  
There is a driver safety belt  
reminder light on the instrument  
cluster.  
Metric Base Level  
When the vehicle is started, this  
light flashes and a chime may come  
on to remind the driver to fasten  
their safety belt. Then the light stays  
Uplevel Balanced Configuration  
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on solid until the belt is buckled.  
This cycle may continue several  
times if the driver remains or  
becomes unbuckled while the  
vehicle is moving.  
This cycle continues several times if  
the passenger remains or becomes  
unbuckled while the vehicle is  
moving.  
module. For more information on the  
airbag system, see Airbag System  
on page 3-24.  
If the passenger safety belt is  
buckled, neither the chime nor the  
light comes on.  
If the driver safety belt is buckled,  
neither the light nor the chime  
comes on.  
The front passenger safety belt  
reminder light and chime may turn  
on if an object is put on the seat  
such as a briefcase, handbag,  
grocery bag, laptop, or other  
electronic device. To turn off the  
reminder light and/or chime, remove  
the object from the seat or buckle  
the safety belt.  
Passenger Safety Belt  
Reminder Light  
The airbag readiness light comes on  
for several seconds when the  
vehicle is started. If the light does  
not come on then, have it fixed  
immediately.  
There is a passenger safety belt  
reminder light near the passenger  
airbag status indicator. See  
Passenger Sensing System on  
page 3-31.  
Warning  
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Airbag Readiness Light  
This light shows if there is an  
electrical problem with the airbag  
system. The system check includes  
the airbag sensor(s), passenger  
sensing system, the pretensioners,  
the airbag modules, the wiring, and  
the crash sensing and diagnostic  
If the airbag readiness light stays  
on after the vehicle is started or  
comes on while driving, it means  
the airbag system might not be  
working properly. The airbags in  
the vehicle might not inflate in a  
crash, or they could even inflate  
When the vehicle is started, this  
light flashes and a chime may come  
on to remind passengers to fasten  
their safety belt. Then the light stays  
on solid until the belt is buckled.  
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If the word ON or the on symbol is  
lit on the passenger airbag status  
indicator, it means that the front  
outboard passenger frontal airbag  
and knee airbag are allowed to  
inflate.  
Warning (Continued)  
without a crash. To help avoid  
injury, have the vehicle serviced  
right away.  
United States  
If the word OFF or the off symbol is  
lit on the airbag status indicator, it  
means that the passenger sensing  
system has turned off the front  
outboard passenger frontal airbag  
and knee airbag.  
If there is a problem with the airbag  
system, a Driver Information Center  
(DIC) message may also come on.  
See Airbag System Messages on  
page 5-44.  
If, after several seconds, both status  
indicator lights remain on, or if there  
are no lights at all, there may be a  
problem with the lights or the  
passenger sensing system. See  
your dealer for service.  
Passenger Airbag Status  
Indicator  
The vehicle has a passenger  
sensing system. See Passenger  
Sensing System on page 3-31 for  
important safety information. The  
passenger airbag status indicator is  
in the overhead console.  
Canada  
When the vehicle is started, the  
passenger airbag status indicator  
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol  
for on and off, for several seconds  
as a system check. Then, after  
several more seconds, the status  
indicator will light either ON or OFF,  
or the on or off symbol, to let you  
know the status of the front  
Warning  
{
If the airbag readiness light ever  
comes on and stays on, it means  
that something may be wrong  
with the airbag system. To help  
avoid injury to yourself or others,  
outboard passenger frontal airbag  
and knee airbag.  
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If the light stays on, or comes on  
on when the vehicle is placed in  
Service Only Mode, as a check to  
show it is working. If it does not,  
have the vehicle serviced by your  
dealer. See Ignition Positions on  
page 9-15.  
Warning (Continued)  
while driving, there may be a  
problem with the electrical charging  
system. Have it checked by your  
dealer. Driving while this light is on  
could drain the battery.  
have the vehicle serviced right  
away. See Airbag Readiness  
Light on page 5-16 for more  
information, including important  
safety information.  
When this light comes on, or is  
flashing, the Driver Information  
Center (DIC) also displays a  
message.  
Charging System Light  
See Battery Voltage and Charging  
Messages on page 5-36.  
If a short distance must be driven  
with the light on, be sure to turn off  
all accessories, such as the radio  
and air conditioner.  
If the malfunction indicator lamp  
comes on while the engine is  
running, this indicates that there is  
an OBD II problem and diagnosis  
and service might be required.  
On some vehicles the charging  
system light comes on briefly when  
the ignition is turned on, but the  
engine is not running, as a check to  
show the light is working. It should  
go out when the engine is started.  
For vehicles with a reconfigurable  
cluster, this light may not come on  
when the ignition is turned on.  
Malfunction  
Indicator Lamp  
Malfunctions often are indicated by  
the system before any problem is  
apparent. Being aware of the light  
can prevent more serious damage  
to the vehicle. This system also  
assists the service technician in  
correctly diagnosing any  
A computer system called OBD II  
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second  
Generation) monitors the operation  
of the vehicle to ensure emissions  
are at acceptable levels, helping to  
maintain a clean environment. The  
malfunction indicator lamp comes  
malfunction.  
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.
If towing a trailer, reduce the  
amount of cargo being hauled as  
soon as it is possible.  
Caution  
Caution (Continued)  
{
If the vehicle is continually driven  
with this light on, the emission  
controls might not work as well,  
the vehicle fuel economy might  
not be as good, and the engine  
might not run as smoothly. This  
could lead to costly repairs that  
might not be covered by the  
vehicle warranty.  
could lead to costly repairs not  
covered by the vehicle warranty.  
This could also result in a failure  
to pass a required Emission  
Inspection/Maintenance test. See  
Accessories and Modifications on  
page 10-3.  
If the light continues to flash, stop  
and park the vehicle. Turn the  
vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds,  
and restart the engine. If the light is  
still flashing, follow the previous  
steps and see your dealer for  
service as soon as possible.  
Light On Steady: An emission  
control system malfunction has  
been detected on the vehicle.  
Diagnosis and service might be  
required.  
This light comes on during a  
malfunction in one of two ways:  
Light Flashing: A misfire condition  
has been detected. A misfire  
increases vehicle emissions and  
could damage the emission control  
system on the vehicle. Diagnosis  
and service might be required.  
Caution  
{
The following may correct an  
emission control system  
malfunction:  
Modifications made to the engine,  
transmission, exhaust, intake,  
or fuel system of the vehicle or  
the replacement of the original  
tires with other than those of the  
same Tire Performance Criteria  
(TPC) can affect the vehicle's  
emission controls and can cause  
this light to come on.  
.
Make sure the capless funnel  
To prevent more serious damage to  
the vehicle:  
adapter is removed, if fuel has  
been added to the vehicle using  
the capless funnel adapter. See  
Filling the Tank with a Portable  
Gas Canunder Filling the Tank  
on page 9-61. The diagnostic  
system can detect if the adapter  
has been left installed in the  
.
Reduce vehicle speed.  
.
Avoid hard accelerations.  
.
Avoid steep uphill grades.  
Modifications to these systems  
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vehicle, allowing fuel to  
diagnostic tools to fix any  
mechanical or electrical problems  
that might have developed.  
The vehicle may not pass  
inspection if:  
evaporate into the atmosphere.  
A few driving trips with the  
adapter removed should turn off  
the light.  
.
The malfunction indicator lamp is  
on with the engine running, or if  
the vehicle is placed in Service  
Only Mode and the malfunction  
indicator lamp does not come  
on. See your dealer for  
Emissions Inspection and  
Maintenance Programs  
.
Check that good quality fuel is  
used. Poor fuel quality causes  
the engine not to run as  
Depending on where you live, your  
vehicle may be required to  
participate in an emission control  
system inspection and maintenance  
program. For the inspection, the  
emission system test equipment will  
likely connect to the vehicle's Data  
Link Connector (DLC).  
efficiently as designed and may  
cause stalling after start-up,  
stalling when the vehicle is  
changed into gear, misfiring,  
hesitation on acceleration,  
or stumbling on acceleration.  
These conditions might go away  
once the engine is warmed up.  
assistance in verifying proper  
operation of the malfunction  
indicator lamp.  
.
The OBD II (On-Board  
Diagnostics) system determines  
that critical emission control  
systems have not been  
completely diagnosed. The  
vehicle would be considered not  
ready for inspection. This can  
happen if the 12-volt battery has  
recently been replaced or run  
down. The diagnostic system is  
designed to evaluate critical  
emission control systems during  
normal driving. This can take  
several days of routine driving.  
If this has been done and the  
vehicle still does not pass the  
inspection for lack of OBD II  
If one or more of these conditions  
occurs, change the fuel brand used.  
It may require at least one full tank  
of the proper fuel to turn the light off.  
See Fuel on page 9-59.  
The DLC is under the instrument  
panel to the left of the steering  
wheel. See your dealer if assistance  
is needed.  
If none of the above have made the  
light turn off, your dealer can check  
the vehicle. The dealer has the  
proper test equipment and  
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system readiness, your dealer  
can prepare the vehicle for  
inspection.  
This light comes on briefly when the  
Electric Parking Brake  
Light  
vehicle is turned on. If it does not  
come on then, have it fixed so it will  
be ready to warn if there is a  
problem.  
Brake System Warning  
Light  
If the light comes on and stays on,  
there is a base brake problem.  
The vehicle brake system consists  
of two hydraulic circuits. If one  
circuit is not working, the remaining  
circuit can still work to stop the  
vehicle. For normal braking  
performance, both circuits need to  
be working.  
Metric  
English  
Warning  
{
The brake system might not be  
working properly if the brake  
system warning light is on.  
Driving with the brake system  
warning light on can lead to a  
crash. If the light is still on after  
the vehicle has been pulled off  
the road and carefully stopped,  
have the vehicle towed for  
service.  
This light comes on when the  
parking brake is applied. If the light  
continues flashing after the parking  
brake is released, or while driving,  
there is a problem with the Electric  
Parking Brake system or another  
system. A message may also  
display in the Driver Information  
Center (DIC). See Brake System  
Messages on page 5-36.  
If the warning light comes on, there  
is a brake problem. Have the brake  
system inspected right away.  
If the light does not come on,  
or remains flashing, see your dealer.  
Metric  
English  
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message displays in the Driver  
Information Center (DIC), see Brake  
System Messages on page 5-36.  
system. If the ABS light stays on,  
or comes on again while driving, the  
vehicle needs service. A chime may  
also sound when the light comes on  
steady.  
Service Electric Parking  
Brake Light  
Antilock Brake System  
(ABS) Warning Light  
If the ABS light is the only light on,  
the vehicle has regular brakes, but  
the antilock brakes are not  
functioning.  
If both the ABS and the brake  
system warning light are on, the  
vehicle's antilock brakes are not  
functioning and there is a problem  
with the regular brakes. See your  
dealer for service.  
On some vehicles the service  
electric parking brake light should  
come on briefly when the vehicle is  
in ON/RUN. If it does not come on,  
have it fixed so it will be ready to  
warn if there is a problem. For  
vehicles with the reconfigurable  
cluster, this light may not come on  
when the vehicle is in ON/RUN.  
This light comes on briefly when the  
engine is started.  
See Brake System Warning Light on  
page 5-21 and Brake System  
Messages on page 5-36.  
If the light does not come on, have it  
fixed so it will be ready to warn if  
there is a problem.  
If this light stays on, there is a  
problem with a system on the  
If the light comes on while driving,  
stop as soon as it is safely possible  
and turn off the vehicle. Then start  
the engine again to reset the  
vehicle that is causing the parking  
brake system to work at a reduced  
level. The vehicle can still be driven,  
but should be taken to a dealer as  
soon as possible. See Electric  
Parking Brake on page 9-27. If a  
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This light is amber and flashes as a  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  
alert, to indicate that the lane  
marking has been crossed.  
Lane Departure Warning  
(LDW) Light  
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)  
Light  
See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on  
page 9-57.  
Vehicle Ahead Indicator  
For some vehicles with the Lane  
Departure Warning (LDW) system,  
this light comes on briefly while  
starting the vehicle. If it does not  
come on, have the vehicle serviced.  
For some vehicles, this light comes  
on briefly while starting the vehicle.  
If it does not come on, have the  
vehicle serviced.  
For vehicles with the uplevel cluster,  
this light may not come on when  
starting the vehicle.  
For vehicles with the uplevel cluster,  
this light may not come on when  
starting the vehicle.  
If equipped, this indicator will  
display green when a vehicle is  
detected ahead and amber when  
you are following a vehicle ahead  
much too closely.  
This light is green if LKA is available  
to assist.  
This light is green if LDW is on and  
ready to operate.  
LKA may assist by gently turning  
the steering wheel if the vehicle  
approaches a detected lane marking  
without using the turn signal in that  
direction. The LKA light will turn  
amber.  
This light changes to amber and  
flashes to indicate that the lane  
marking has been crossed without  
using a turn signal in that direction.  
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)  
System on page 9-50.  
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  
on page 9-56.  
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If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not  
limited. Adjust driving accordingly.  
See Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control on page 9-29.  
Traction Off Light  
See Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control on page 9-29.  
Traction Control System  
(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light  
StabiliTrak® OFF Light  
This light comes on briefly while  
starting the engine. If it does not,  
have the vehicle serviced by your  
dealer. If the system is working  
normally, the indicator light then  
turns off. For vehicles with a  
reconfigurable cluster, this light is in  
the display area and it may not  
come on when the ignition is  
turned on.  
This light comes on briefly when the  
engine is started.  
This light comes on briefly while  
starting the engine. If it does not,  
have the vehicle serviced by your  
dealer.  
If the light does not come on, have  
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.  
If the system is working normally,  
the indicator light turns off.  
This light comes on when the  
StabiliTrak system is turned off.  
If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction  
Control System (TCS) is also off.  
The traction off light comes on when  
the Traction Control System (TCS)  
has been turned off by pressing and  
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak  
button.  
If the light is on and not flashing, the  
TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak  
system have been disabled. A DIC  
message may display. Check the  
DIC messages to determine which  
feature(s) is no longer functioning  
and whether the vehicle requires  
service.  
If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off,  
the system does not assist in  
controlling the vehicle. Turn on the  
TCS and the StabiliTrak systems  
and the warning light turns off.  
This light and the StabiliTrak OFF  
light come on when StabiliTrak is  
turned off.  
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If the indicator/warning light is on  
and flashing, the TCS and/or the  
StabiliTrak system is actively  
working.  
light goes off. For vehicles with the  
Tire Pressure Light  
reconfigurable cluster, this light may  
not come on when starting the  
vehicle.  
See Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control on page 9-29.  
Caution  
{
The engine coolant temperature  
warning light indicates that the  
vehicle has overheated. Driving  
with this light on can damage the  
engine and it may not be covered  
by the vehicle warranty. See  
Engine Overheating on  
Engine Coolant  
Temperature Warning  
Light  
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure  
Monitor System (TPMS), this light  
comes on briefly when the engine is  
started. It provides information  
about tire pressures and the TPMS.  
When the Light Is On Steady  
page 10-19.  
This indicates that one or more of  
the tires are significantly  
underinflated.  
The engine coolant temperature  
warning light comes on when the  
engine has overheated.  
On some vehicles this light comes  
on briefly while starting the vehicle.  
If it does not, have the vehicle  
serviced by the dealer. If the system  
is working normally the indicator  
A Driver Information Center (DIC)  
tire pressure message may also  
display. See Tire Messages on  
page 5-45. Stop as soon as  
possible, and inflate the tires to the  
pressure value shown on the Tire  
and Loading Information label. See  
Tire Pressure on page 10-45.  
If this happens pull over and turn off  
the engine as soon as possible. See  
Engine Overheating on page 10-19.  
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When the Light Flashes First and  
Then Is On Steady  
Low Fuel Warning Light  
If the light flashes for about a minute  
and then stays on, there may be a  
problem with the TPMS. If the  
problem is not corrected, the light  
will come on at every ignition cycle.  
See Tire Pressure Monitor  
This light should come on briefly as  
the engine is started. If it does not  
come on, have the vehicle serviced  
by your dealer.  
Operation on page 10-48.  
This light is near the fuel gauge and  
comes on briefly when the ignition is  
turned on as a check to show it is  
working. For vehicles with a  
reconfigurable cluster, this light is in  
the display area and may not come  
on when the ignition is turned on.  
Engine Oil Pressure Light  
If the light comes on and stays on, it  
means that oil is not flowing through  
the engine properly. The vehicle  
could be low on oil and might have  
some other system problem. See  
your dealer.  
Caution  
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Lack of proper engine oil  
maintenance can damage the  
engine. Driving with the engine  
oil low can also damage the  
engine. The repairs would not be  
covered by the vehicle warranty.  
Check the oil level as soon as  
possible. Add oil if required, but if  
the oil level is within the operating  
range and the oil pressure is still  
low, have the vehicle serviced.  
Always follow the maintenance  
schedule for changing engine oil.  
It also comes on when the fuel tank  
is low on fuel. The light turns off  
when fuel is added. If it does not,  
have the vehicle serviced.  
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Security Light  
High-Beam On Light  
Adaptive Forward  
Lighting (AFL) Light  
On some vehicles the immobilizer  
light should come on briefly as the  
engine is started. If it does not come  
on, have the vehicle serviced by  
your dealer. If the system is working  
normally, the indicator light turns off.  
For vehicles with the reconfigurable  
cluster, this light may not come on  
when the engine is started.  
This light comes on when the  
high-beam headlamps are in use.  
This light should come on briefly as  
the vehicle is started. If it does not  
come on, have the vehicle serviced  
by your dealer. For vehicles with a  
reconfigurable cluster, this light is in  
the display area and may not come  
on when the ignition is turned on.  
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam  
Changer on page 6-3.  
IntelliBeam® Light  
This light comes on solid when  
there is a problem with the AFL  
system. It flashes when the system  
is switching between lighting  
modes. See Adaptive Forward  
Lighting (AFL) on page 6-5.  
If the light stays on and the engine  
does not start, there could be a  
problem with the theft-deterrent  
system. See Immobilizer Operation  
on page 2-19.  
This light comes on when the  
IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is  
enabled.  
See Exterior Lamp Controls on  
page 6-1.  
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Adaptive Cruise Control Light  
Lamps On Reminder  
Door Ajar Light  
This light is white when the Adaptive  
Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is  
on and ready, and turns green when  
the ACC is set and active. See  
Adaptive Cruise Control on  
page 9-35.  
This light comes on when the  
exterior lamps are in use. See  
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.  
Cruise Control Light  
For vehicles equipped with this light,  
it comes on when a door is open or  
not securely latched. Before driving,  
check that all doors are properly  
closed. See Door Ajar Messages on  
page 5-38 for more information.  
The cruise control light is white  
when the cruise control is on and  
ready, and turns green when the  
cruise control is set and active.  
See Cruise Control on page 9-32.  
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4. Press SEL while an item is  
S or T : Press to move between  
Information Displays  
highlighted to select or deselect  
that item. When an item is  
selected, a checkmark will  
appear next to it.  
the interactive display zones in the  
cluster. Press S to go back to the  
previous menu.  
Driver Information  
Center (DIC)  
The DIC is displayed in the  
instrument cluster. It shows the  
status of many vehicle systems.  
SEL (Select): Press to open a  
menu or select a menu item. Press  
and hold to reset values on certain  
screens.  
DIC Information Displays  
The following is the list of all  
possible DIC information displays.  
Some of the information displays  
may not be available for your  
particular vehicle.  
DIC Information Display  
Options  
The info displays on the DIC can be  
turned on or off through the  
Settings menu.  
Speed (Base Cluster): Shows the  
vehicle speed in either kilometers  
per hour (km/h) or miles per  
hour (mph).  
1. Press SEL while viewing the  
Settings page in one of the  
interactive display zones on the  
cluster.  
Trip 1 or Trip 2 (Base  
Cluster) / Trip 1 or Trip 2 and  
Average Fuel Economy (Uplevel  
Cluster): The Trip display shows  
the current distance traveled, in  
either kilometers (km) or miles (mi),  
since the trip odometer was last  
reset. The trip odometer can be  
reset by pressing and holding SEL  
while this display is active.  
2. Scroll to Info Pages and  
press SEL.  
3. Press y or z to move through  
y or z : Move SEL up or down to  
the list of possible info displays.  
go to the previous or next selection.  
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The Average Fuel Economy display  
shows the approximate average  
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)  
or miles per gallon (mpg). This  
number is calculated based on the  
number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded  
since the last time this menu item  
was reset. This number reflects only  
the approximate average fuel  
economy that the vehicle has right  
now, and will change as driving  
conditions change. The Average  
Fuel Economy can be reset along  
with the trip odometer by pressing  
and holding SEL while this display  
is active.  
Average Fuel Economy (Base  
Cluster): Shows the approximate  
average liters per 100 kilometers  
(L/100 km) or miles per  
gallon (mpg). This number is  
calculated based on the number of  
L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the  
last time this menu item was reset.  
This number reflects only the  
approximate average fuel economy  
that the vehicle has right now, and  
will change as driving conditions  
change. The Average Fuel  
per hour (mph). This average is  
calculated based on the various  
vehicle speeds recorded since the  
last reset of this value. The average  
speed can be reset by pressing and  
holding SEL while this display is  
active.  
Timer: This display can be used as  
a timer. To start the timer, press SEL  
while this display is active. The  
display will show the amount of time  
that has passed since the timer was  
last reset. To stop the timer, press  
SEL briefly while this display is  
active and the timer is running. To  
reset the timer to zero, press and  
hold SEL while this display is active.  
Economy can be reset by pressing  
and holding SEL while this display  
is active.  
Fuel Range: Shows the  
Instantaneous Fuel Economy:  
Shows the current fuel economy in  
either liters per 100 kilometers  
(L/100 km) or miles per  
gallon (mpg). This number reflects  
only the approximate fuel economy  
that the vehicle has right now and  
changes frequently as driving  
conditions change.  
approximate distance the vehicle  
can be driven without refueling.  
LOW will be displayed when the  
vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel  
range estimate is based on an  
average of the vehicle's fuel  
economy over recent driving history  
and the amount of fuel remaining in  
the fuel tank.  
Compass (Base Cluster): Shows  
the direction the vehicle is driving.  
Turn Arrow: Shows the next  
maneuver when using route  
guidance.  
Estimated Time to Arrival: Shows  
the estimated time until arrival at  
your destination.  
Average Speed: Shows the  
average speed of the vehicle in  
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles  
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Distance to Destination: Shows  
the distance to the destination when  
using route guidance.  
switches to the gap setting page.  
This page shows the current gap  
setting along with the vehicle ahead  
telltale.  
other than when the oil has just  
been changed. It cannot be reset  
accurately until the next oil change.  
To reset the engine oil life system,  
press and hold SEL for several  
seconds while the Oil Life display is  
active. See Engine Oil Life System  
on page 10-11.  
Speed Limit: Shows the current  
speed limit. The information for this  
page comes from a roadway  
database.  
Battery Voltage: Shows the  
current battery voltage.  
Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the  
oil's remaining useful life.  
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is  
displayed, that means 99% of the  
current oil life remains.  
Speed Warning: Allows the driver  
to set a speed that they do not want  
to exceed. To set the Speed  
Tire Pressure: Shows the  
approximate pressures of all four  
tires. Tire pressure is displayed in  
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds  
per square inch (psi). If the pressure  
is low, the value for that tire is  
shown in amber. See Tire Pressure  
Monitor System on page 10-47 and  
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on  
page 10-48.  
Warning, press SEL when Speed  
Warning is displayed. Press y or  
z to adjust the value. This feature  
can be turned off by pressing and  
holding SEL while viewing this  
page. If the selected speed limit is  
exceeded, a pop-up warning is  
displayed and a chime may sound.  
When the remaining oil life is low,  
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON  
message will appear on the display.  
See Engine Oil Messages on  
page 5-39. The oil should be  
changed as soon as possible. See  
Engine Oil on page 10-9. In addition  
to the engine oil life system  
Vehicle Odometer (Base  
Cluster): Shows the odometer.  
Cruise Set Speed: Shows the  
speed the cruise control or Adaptive  
Cruise Control is set to.  
monitoring the oil life, additional  
maintenance is recommended. See  
Maintenance Schedule on  
Blank Page: Allows for no  
information to be displayed in the  
cluster info display areas.  
Follow Distance Indicator: When  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is  
not engaged, the current follow time  
to the vehicle ahead is displayed as  
a time value on this page. When  
ACC has been engaged, the display  
page 11-4.  
The Oil Life display must be reset  
after each oil change. It will not  
reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life  
display accidentally at any time  
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Head-Up Display (HUD)  
Caution  
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Warning  
If you try to use the HUD image  
as a parking aid, you may  
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If the HUD image is too bright or  
too high in your field of view, it  
may take you more time to see  
things you need to see when it is  
dark outside. Be sure to keep the  
HUD image dim and placed low in  
your field of view.  
misjudge the distance and  
damage your vehicle. Do not use  
the HUD image as a parking aid.  
The HUD information can be  
displayed in various languages. The  
speedometer reading and other  
numerical values can be displayed  
in either English or metric units.  
HUD Display on the Vehicle  
Windshield  
If equipped with HUD, some  
information concerning the  
The language selection is changed  
through the radio and the units of  
measurement is changed through  
the instrument cluster. See Vehicle  
Personalization on page 5-47 and  
Cluster Settings Menuunder  
The HUD may display some of the  
following vehicle information and  
vehicle messages or alerts:  
operation of the vehicle is projected  
onto the windshield. The image is  
projected through the HUD lens on  
top of the instrument panel. The  
information appears as an image  
focused out toward the front of the  
vehicle.  
.
Speed  
.
Tachometer  
Instrument Cluster on page 5-9.  
.
Audio  
.
Phone  
.
Navigation  
.
Collision Alert  
.
Cruise Control  
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.
Lane Departure or Lane Keeping  
Assist  
HUD Views  
$ (Image Adjustment): Press  
down or lift up to center the HUD  
image. The HUD image can only be  
adjusted up and down, not side  
to side.  
There are four views in the HUD.  
Low Fuel  
Some vehicle information and  
vehicle messages or alerts may be  
displayed in any view.  
Some vehicle messages or alerts  
displayed in the HUD may be  
cleared by using the steering wheel  
controls. See Vehicle Messages on  
page 5-35.  
! (Display View): Press to  
select the display view. Each press  
will change the display view.  
D (Image Brightness): Lift up  
and hold to brighten the display.  
Press down and hold to dim the  
display. Hold down to turn the  
display off.  
Metric  
The HUD image will automatically  
dim and brighten to compensate for  
outside lighting. The HUD  
brightness control can also be  
adjusted as needed.  
The HUD control is to the left of the  
steering wheel.  
English  
The HUD image can temporarily  
light up depending on the angle and  
position of the sunlight on the HUD  
display. This is normal.  
To adjust the HUD image:  
1. Adjust the driver seat.  
2. Start the engine.  
Speed View: This display gives the  
speedometer reading (in English or  
metric units), speed limit, Adaptive  
Cruise Control speed, Lane  
Departure Warning, and Vehicle  
Ahead indicator. Some information  
Polarized sunglasses could make  
the HUD image harder to see.  
Use the following settings to adjust  
the HUD.  
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only appears on vehicles that have  
these features, and when they are  
active.  
All HUD views may briefly display  
audio information when the driver  
uses the steering wheel controls to  
adjust the audio settings appearing  
in the instrument cluster.  
Navigation View: This displays the  
speed view along with Turn-by-Turn  
Navigation information. The  
compass heading is displayed when  
navigation routing is not active.  
Incoming phone calls appearing in  
the instrument cluster, may also  
display in any HUD view.  
Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts  
shown in the instrument cluster may  
also be displayed in any HUD view.  
Metric  
Metric  
Metric  
English  
Audio/Phone View: This displays  
the speed view along with audio/  
phone information. The current radio  
station, media type, and incoming  
calls may be displayed.  
English  
English  
Performance View: This displays  
the speedometer reading, rpm  
reading, transmission positions, and  
gear shift indicator.  
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.
.
HUD is adjusted to the proper  
height.  
Care of the HUD  
Vehicle Messages  
Clean the inside of the windshield to  
remove any dirt or film that could  
reduce the sharpness or clarity of  
the HUD image.  
Messages displayed on the DIC  
indicate the status of the vehicle or  
some action that may be needed to  
correct a condition. Multiple  
messages may display one after the  
other.  
Polarized sunglasses are  
not worn.  
Windshield and HUD lens are  
clean.  
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth  
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe  
the lens gently, then dry it.  
If the HUD image is not correct,  
contact your dealer.  
The messages that do not require  
immediate action can be  
acknowledged and cleared by  
pressing SEL. The messages that  
require immediate action cannot be  
cleared until that action is  
The windshield is part of the HUD  
system. See Windshield  
Replacement on page 10-27.  
HUD Troubleshooting  
Check that:  
.
Nothing is covering the  
HUD lens.  
performed. All messages should be  
taken seriously and clearing the  
messages does not correct the  
problem.  
.
HUD brightness setting is not  
too dim or too bright.  
The following are some of the  
vehicle messages that may be  
displayed depending on the vehicle  
content.  
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TRANSPORT MODE ON  
STEP ON BRAKE TO  
RELEASE PARK BRAKE  
Battery Voltage and  
Charging Messages  
This message is displayed when the  
vehicle is in transport mode. Some  
features can be disabled while in  
this mode, including Remote  
Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start,  
and the vehicle alarm system. Take  
the vehicle to your dealer for service  
to turn transport mode off.  
This message is displayed if you  
attempt to release the Electric  
Parking Brake without the brake  
pedal applied. See Electric Parking  
Brake on page 9-27.  
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE  
This message displays when the  
vehicle has detected that the battery  
voltage is dropping beyond a  
reasonable point. The battery saver  
system starts reducing features of  
the vehicle that may be noticed. At  
the point that features are disabled,  
this message displays. Turn off  
unnecessary accessories to allow  
the battery to recharge.  
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE  
This message is displayed if the  
Electric Parking Brake is on while  
the vehicle is in motion. See Electric  
Parking Brake on page 9-27.  
Brake System Messages  
BRAKE FLUID LOW  
This message is displayed when the  
brake fluid level is low. See Brake  
Fluid on page 10-23.  
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST  
LOW BATTERY  
This message may be displayed  
when there is a problem with the  
brake boost assist system. The  
brake boost assist motor may be  
heard and brake pedal pulsation  
may be felt. This is normal under  
these conditions. Take the vehicle to  
your dealer for service.  
This message is displayed when the  
battery voltage is low. See Battery  
on page 10-24.  
BRAKES OVERHEATED  
This message is displayed when the  
brakes are becoming overheated.  
This may be seen when driving on  
hills. Shift to a lower gear.  
SERVICE BATTERY  
CHARGING SYSTEM  
This message is displayed when  
there is a fault in the battery  
charging system. Take the vehicle to  
your dealer for service.  
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SERVICE PARKING BRAKE  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE  
NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS  
PEDAL APPLIED  
This message is displayed when  
there is a problem with the parking  
brake. Take the vehicle to your  
dealer for service.  
This message displays when  
attempting to activate Adaptive  
Cruise Control (ACC) when it is  
temporarily unavailable. The ACC  
system does not need service.  
This message displays when  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is  
active and the driver is pressing the  
gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC  
will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise  
Control on page 9-35.  
Compass Messages  
Dashes may be displayed if the  
vehicle temporarily loses  
communication with the Global  
Positioning System (GPS).  
This can occur under the following  
conditions:  
SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROL  
.
The radar is not clean. Keep the  
radar sensors free of mud, dirt,  
snow, ice, and slush. Clean the  
entire front and/or rear of the  
vehicle. For cleaning  
instructions, see Exterior Care  
on page 10-81.  
This message displays when the  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  
needs service. Take the vehicle to  
your dealer.  
Cruise Control Messages  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET  
TO XXX  
SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE  
EXITING  
This message displays when the  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  
speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise  
Control on page 9-35.  
.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering  
with the radar object detection or  
camera performance.  
This message may display if  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is  
engaged holding the vehicle at a  
stop, and the driver attempts to exit  
the vehicle. Put the vehicle in  
P (Park) before exiting.  
CRUISE SET TO XXX  
This message displays when the  
cruise control speed is set. See  
Cruise Control on page 9-32.  
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ENGINE OVERHEATED  
IDLE ENGINE  
Door Ajar Messages  
Engine Cooling System  
Messages  
DOOR OPEN  
This message displays when the  
engine coolant temperature is too  
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to  
idle until it cools down.  
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH  
ENGINE TEMP  
A door open symbol will be  
displayed on the DIC showing which  
door is open. If the vehicle has been  
shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR  
OPEN message will also be  
displayed. The DOOR OPEN  
message may also be displayed if  
the vehicle starts to move. Close the  
door completely.  
This message displays when the  
engine coolant becomes hotter than  
the normal operating temperature.  
To avoid added strain on a hot  
engine, the air conditioning  
compressor automatically turns off.  
When the coolant temperature  
returns to normal, the air  
ENGINE OVERHEATED —  
STOP ENGINE  
This message displays and a  
continuous chime sounds if the  
engine cooling system reaches  
unsafe temperatures for operation.  
Stop and turn off the vehicle as  
soon as it is safe to do so to avoid  
severe damage. This message  
clears when the engine has cooled  
to a safe operating temperature.  
HOOD OPEN  
conditioning compressor turns back  
on. The vehicle can continue to be  
driven.  
This message will display along with  
a hood open symbol when the hood  
is open. Close the hood completely.  
If this message continues to appear,  
have the system repaired by your  
dealer as soon as possible to avoid  
damage to the engine.  
TRUNK OPEN  
HIGH COOLANT  
TEMPERATURE  
This message will display along with  
a symbol when the trunk is open.  
Close the trunk completely.  
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD  
COOLANT  
This message displays if the coolant  
temperature is hot. See Engine  
Overheating on page 10-19.  
This message will display if the  
coolant is low. See Engine Coolant  
on page 10-16.  
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message remains on, take the  
vehicle to your dealer for service.  
See Engine Oil on page 10-9.  
speed while this message is on, but  
maximum acceleration and speed  
may be reduced. Anytime this  
message stays on, the vehicle  
should be taken to your dealer for  
service as soon as possible.  
Engine Oil Messages  
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON  
This message displays when the  
engine oil needs to be changed.  
When you change the engine oil, be  
sure to reset the oil life system. See  
Engine Oil Life System on  
page 10-11, Driver Information  
Center (DIC) on page 5-29, Engine  
Oil on page 10-9, and Maintenance  
Schedule on page 11-4.  
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP  
ENGINE  
This message displays if low oil  
pressure levels occur. Stop the  
vehicle as soon as safely possible  
and do not operate it until the cause  
of the low oil pressure has been  
corrected. Check the oil as soon as  
possible and have the vehicle  
serviced by your dealer.  
Fuel System Messages  
FUEL LEVEL LOW  
This message displays when the  
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as  
soon as possible.  
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE  
ENGINE  
Key and Lock Messages  
Engine Power Messages  
This message displays when the  
engine oil temperature is too hot.  
Stop and allow the vehicle to idle  
until it cools down.  
NO REMOTE DETECTED  
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED  
This message displays when the  
transmitter battery may be weak.  
See Starting the Vehicle with a Low  
Transmitter Batteryunder Remote  
Keyless Entry (RKE) System  
Operation on page 2-2.  
This message displays when the  
vehicle's engine power is reduced.  
Reduced engine power can affect  
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.  
If this message is on, but there is no  
reduction in performance, proceed  
to your destination. The  
performance may be reduced the  
next time the vehicle is driven. The  
vehicle may be driven at a reduced  
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL  
On some vehicles, this message  
displays when the engine oil level  
may be too low. Check the oil level  
before filling to the recommended  
level. If the oil is not low and this  
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NO REMOTE KEY WAS  
NUMBER OF KEYS  
PROGRAMMED  
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN  
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN  
START YOUR VEHICLE  
This message displays when  
programming new keys to the  
vehicle.  
This message is displayed when the  
exterior lamp control is in AUTO and  
the lights have turned on or off. See  
Automatic Headlamp System on  
page 6-4.  
This message displays when trying  
to start the vehicle if an RKE  
transmitter is not detected. The  
transmitter battery may be weak.  
See Starting the Vehicle with a Low  
Transmitter Batteryunder Remote  
Keyless Entry (RKE) System  
Operation on page 2-2.  
REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE  
This message displays when  
leaving the vehicle with the RKE  
transmitter still inside.  
XXX TURN INDICATOR  
FAILURE  
When one of the turn signals is out,  
this message displays to show  
which bulb needs to be replaced.  
See Bulb Replacement on  
page 10-28 and Replacement Bulbs  
on page 10-29.  
REPLACE BATTERY IN  
REMOTE KEY  
NO REMOTE DETECTED  
PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART  
This message displays when the  
battery in the RKE transmitter needs  
to be replaced.  
This message displays when  
attempting to turn off the vehicle  
and the RKE transmitter is no longer  
detected. Restarting is allowed  
without the RKE transmitter for  
five minutes. Press the brake pedal  
to restart the vehicle.  
TURN SIGNAL ON  
Lamp Messages  
This message is displayed if the  
turn signal has been left on. Turn off  
the turn signal.  
AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD  
LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED  
SERVICE  
This message displays when the  
AFL system is disabled and needs  
service. See your dealer. See  
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) on  
page 6-5.  
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Heavy rain or snow is interfering  
with the radar object detection or  
camera performance.  
braking functions of the Auto  
Collision Preparation feature. Some  
last-second automatic braking  
capability is still provided with the  
Alert setting, but braking is less  
likely to occur. See Active  
Emergency Braking System on  
page 9-52.  
Object Detection System  
Messages  
This message may also be  
displayed if there is a problem with  
the StabiliTrak system.  
24 GHz RADARS OFF  
This message displays when driving  
in certain areas where there may be  
radar interference. Adaptive Cruise  
Control (ACC), Forward Collision  
Alert (FCA), and the Active  
Emergency Braking System may not  
work or may not work as well. The  
vehicle does not need service.  
FORWARD COLLISION  
ALERT OFF  
AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP  
UNAVAILABLE  
This message displays when the  
Forward Collision Alert has been  
turned off.  
This message displays when the  
Active Emergency Braking System  
has been unavailable for some time.  
The Active Emergency Braking  
System does not need service.  
FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED  
CLEAN WINDSHIELD  
AUTOMATIC COLLISION  
PREP OFF  
This message displays when the  
camera is blocked. Cleaning the  
outside of the windshield behind the  
rearview mirror may correct the  
issue. The Lane Keeping Assist  
(LKA) and the Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW) systems will not  
operate. Adaptive Cruise Control  
(ACC), Forward Collision Alert  
(FCA), and the Active Emergency  
Braking System may not work or  
may not work as well.  
This message displays when the  
Active Emergency Braking System  
has been turned off. See Active  
Emergency Braking System on  
page 9-52.  
This can occur under the following  
conditions:  
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The radar is not clean. Keep the  
radar sensors free of mud, dirt,  
snow, ice, and slush. Clean the  
entire front and/or rear of the  
vehicle. For cleaning  
instructions, see Exterior Care  
on page 10-81.  
AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP  
REDUCED  
This message displays when the  
Active Emergency Braking System  
has been set to the Alert setting.  
This setting disables most automatic  
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Heavy rain or snow is interfering  
with the radar object detection or  
camera performance.  
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING  
UNAVAILABLE  
REAR AUTO BRAKE/PARK  
ASSIST OFF  
This message displays when  
attempting to activate the Lane  
Departure Warning (LDW) system  
when it is temporarily unavailable.  
The LDW system does not need  
service.  
This message displays when the  
Parking Assist system has been  
turned off or when there is a  
temporary condition causing the  
system to be disabled.  
See Driver Assistance Systems on  
page 9-43.  
SERVICE AUTOMATIC  
COLLISION PREP  
REAR AUTO BRAKE AND  
PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE  
If this message displays, take the  
vehicle to your dealer to repair the  
system.  
This message could be due to the  
camera being blocked. Cleaning the  
outside of the windshield behind the  
rearview mirror may correct the  
issue.  
This message displays when  
attempting to activate the parking  
and backing features of the Driver  
Assistance System when they are  
temporarily unavailable. The system  
does not need service.  
SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST  
SYSTEM  
If this message displays, take the  
vehicle to your dealer to repair the  
system.  
LANE KEEPING ASSIST  
UNAVAILABLE  
This message displays when the  
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  
system is temporarily unavailable.  
The LKA system does not need  
service.  
This can occur under the following  
conditions:  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),  
Forward Collision Alert (FCA),  
Active Emergency Braking System,  
Assistance Systems for Parking or  
Backing, Lane Keeping Assist  
(LKA), and/or Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW) system may not  
work. Do not use these systems  
until the vehicle has been repaired.  
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The radar is not clean. Keep the  
radar sensors free of mud, dirt,  
snow, ice, and slush. Clean the  
entire front and/or rear of the  
vehicle. For cleaning  
instructions, see Exterior Care  
on page 10-81.  
This message could be due to the  
camera being blocked. Clean the  
outside of the windshield behind the  
rearview mirror.  
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need service. For cleaning, see  
"Washing the Vehicle" under  
Exterior Care on page 10-81.  
SERVICE FRONT CAMERA  
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF  
If this message remains on after  
continued driving, take the vehicle  
to your dealer for service. Do not  
use the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA),  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW),  
and Forward Collision Alert (FCA)  
features.  
This message indicates that the  
driver has turned the Side Blind  
Zone Alert (SBZA) system off.  
TAKE STEERING  
If LKA does not detect active driver  
steering, an alert and chime may be  
provided. Move the steering wheel  
to dismiss. See Lane Keeping  
Assist (LKA)under Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW) on page 9-56.  
SERVICE SIDE DETECTION  
SYSTEM  
If this message remains on after  
continued driving, the vehicle needs  
service. Side Blind Zone Alert  
(SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert  
(RCTA) features will not work. Take  
the vehicle to your dealer.  
SERVICE PARK ASSIST  
This message displays if there is a  
problem with the Parking Assist  
system. Do not use this system to  
help you park. See your dealer for  
service.  
Ride Control System  
Messages  
SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM  
UNAVAILABLE  
SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE  
SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE  
AND PARK ASSIST  
This message displays when there  
is a problem with the AWD system.  
This message could be set by a  
number of issues. Some may  
require service of the AWD system.  
The vehicle will run in normal  
two-wheel-drive mode when this  
message has been set. This could  
be caused by:  
This message indicates that Side  
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear  
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are  
disabled either because the sensor  
is blocked and cannot detect  
vehicles in the blind zone, or the  
vehicle is passing through an open  
area, such as the desert, where  
there is insufficient data for  
This message displays if there is a  
problem with the parking and  
backing features of the Driver  
Assistance System. Do not use this  
system to help park or back the  
vehicle. See your dealer for service.  
operation. This message may also  
activate during heavy rain or due to  
road spray. The vehicle does not  
.
A vehicle or an AWD system  
electronics problem.  
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Various vehicle electrical issues.  
SERVICE STABILITRAK  
TRACTION CONTROL ON  
.
Worn out or overheated clutch  
plates.  
This message displays if there is a  
problem with the StabiliTrak system.  
See Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control on page 9-29.  
This message displays when the  
Traction Control System (TCS) has  
been turned on. See Traction  
Control/Electronic Stability Control  
on page 9-29.  
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Loss of fluids.  
If this message appears, stop when  
it is safe to do so and turn off the  
ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the  
vehicle and check for the message  
on the DIC display. If the message  
does not appear, it is not necessary  
to take your vehicle to the dealer.  
If the message still displays or  
appears again when you begin  
driving, the system needs service.  
See your dealer.  
SERVICE SUSPENSION  
SYSTEM  
Airbag System Messages  
This message displays when there  
is a problem with the Magnetic Ride  
Control system. See Magnetic Ride  
Control on page 9-31. Have the  
vehicle serviced by your dealer.  
SERVICE AIRBAG  
This message displays if there is a  
problem with the airbag system.  
Take the vehicle to your dealer for  
service.  
SERVICE TRACTION  
CONTROL  
Security Messages  
SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM  
This message displays when there  
is a problem with the Traction  
Control System (TCS). See Traction  
Control/Electronic Stability Control  
on page 9-29.  
THEFT ATTEMPTED  
This message displays when there  
is a problem with the automatic rear  
level control. See Automatic Level  
Control on page 9-32. Have the  
vehicle serviced by your dealer.  
This message displays if the vehicle  
detects a tamper condition.  
TRACTION CONTROL OFF  
This message displays when the  
Traction Control System (TCS) has  
been turned off. See Traction  
Control/Electronic Stability Control  
on page 9-29.  
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This message also displays LEFT  
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT  
REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate  
the location of the low tire.  
SERVICE KEYLESS START  
SYSTEM  
Service Vehicle Messages  
SERVICE POWER STEERING  
This message is displayed if there is  
a problem with the pushbutton start  
system. Take the vehicle to your  
dealer for service.  
This message is displayed if there is  
a problem with the power steering  
system and a chime may sound.  
Take the vehicle to your dealer for  
service.  
The low tire pressure warning light  
will also come on. See Tire  
Pressure Light on page 5-25.  
Tire Messages  
If a tire pressure message appears  
on the DIC, stop as soon as you  
can. Inflate the tires by adding air  
until the tire pressure is equal to the  
values shown on the Tire and  
Loading Information label. See Tires  
on page 10-38, Vehicle Load Limits  
on page 9-10, and Tire Pressure on  
page 10-45.  
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON  
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR  
SYSTEM  
This message is displayed if there is  
a problem with the vehicle. Take the  
vehicle to your dealer for service.  
This message displays if there is a  
problem with the Tire Pressure  
Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire  
Pressure Monitor Operation on  
page 10-48.  
Starting the Vehicle  
Messages  
You can receive more than one tire  
pressure message at a time. The  
DIC also shows the tire pressure  
values. See Driver Information  
Center (DIC) on page 5-29.  
PRESS BRAKE TO START  
VEHICLE  
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE  
This message displays when the  
system is learning new tires. See  
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on  
page 10-48.  
This message is displayed when  
attempting to start the vehicle  
without first pressing the brake  
pedal.  
TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE  
This message displays when the  
pressure in one or more of the tires  
is low.  
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transmission fluid temperature high  
can cause damage to the vehicle.  
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to  
allow the transmission to cool. This  
message clears when the fluid  
temperature reaches a safe level.  
Transmission Messages  
Washer Fluid Messages  
SERVICE TRANSMISSION  
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD  
FLUID  
This message displays if there is a  
problem with the transmission. See  
your dealer.  
This message may display when the  
washer fluid level is low. Fill the  
windshield washer reservoir as soon  
as possible. See Engine  
SHIFT DENIED  
Vehicle Reminder  
Messages  
This message displays when using  
the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and  
attempting to shift to a gear not  
appropriate for the vehicle speed  
and engine revolutions per  
Compartment Overview on  
page 10-5 for the location of the  
windshield washer reservoir. Also,  
see Washer Fluid on page 10-22.  
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE  
WITH CARE  
This message displays when ice  
conditions are possible.  
minute (rpm). See Manual Mode on  
page 9-25.  
Window Messages  
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/  
PASSENGER WINDOW  
Vehicle Speed Messages  
SHIFT TO PARK  
This message displays when the  
transmission needs to be shifted to  
P (Park). This may appear when  
turning the ignition off if the vehicle  
is not in P (Park).  
SELECTED SPEED LIMIT  
EXCEEDED  
This message is displayed when the  
window needs to be reprogrammed.  
If the vehicle's battery has been  
recharged or disconnected, you will  
need to program each front window  
for the express-up feature to work.  
See Power Windows on page 2-23.  
This message is displayed when the  
vehicle speed is greater than the set  
speed. See "Speed Warning" under  
Driver Information Center (DIC) on  
page 5-29.  
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE  
ENGINE  
This message displays and a chime  
sounds if the transmission fluid in  
the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the  
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Personalization Menus  
Vehicle  
Personalization  
The following list of menu items may  
be available:  
Select Language, then select from  
the available language(s).  
Use the audio system controls to  
access the personalization menus  
for customizing vehicle features.  
.
Time and Date  
The selected language will display  
on the system, and voice  
recognition will reflect the selected  
language.  
.
Language (Language)  
.
Valet Mode  
The following are all possible  
personalization features. Depending  
on the vehicle, some may not be  
available.  
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Teen Driver  
Radio  
Valet Mode (If Equipped)  
This will lock the infotainment  
system and steering wheel controls.  
It may also limit top speed, power,  
and access to vehicle storage  
locations (if equipped).  
Vehicle  
Infotainment System Audio  
System Controls  
Bluetooth  
Voice  
To access the  
personalization menu:  
Display  
To enable valet mode:  
1. Press SETTINGS on the Home  
Page on the infotainment system  
display.  
Rear Camera  
Return to Factory Settings  
Software Information  
1. Enter a four-digit code on the  
keypad.  
2. Press Enter to go to the  
confirmation screen.  
2. Press the desired feature to  
display a list of available  
options.  
Each menu is detailed in the  
following information.  
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.  
3. Press to select the desired  
feature setting.  
Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or  
unlock the system. Press Back to go  
back to the previous menu.  
Time and Date  
Manually set the time and date. See  
Clock on page 5-5.  
4. Press S Back to exit or move  
backward in a menu.  
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Audio Volume Limit  
Change PIN  
Teen Driver (If Equipped)  
This allows a maximum radio  
volume to be set. See Teen Driver”  
in Settingsin the infotainment  
manual.  
This allows the Personal  
Identification Number (PIN) to be  
changed. See Teen Driverin  
Settingsin the infotainment  
manual.  
Press and the following may  
display:  
.
View Report Card  
.
Manage Settings  
Select Off or On.  
.
Change PIN  
Key Registration  
Teen Driver Speed Limiter  
.
Key Registration  
This allows the key to be registered.  
See Teen Driver Key Registration”  
in Settingsin the infotainment  
manual.  
If equipped, this allows the  
maximum speed limit of the vehicle  
to be set. See Teen Driverin  
Settingsin the infotainment  
manual.  
.
Clear All Teen Keys/PIN  
View Report Card  
This allows the drivers driving  
habits to be viewed. See Teen  
Driverin Settingsin the  
infotainment manual.  
Clear All Teen Keys/PIN  
Select Off or On.  
This allows all Teen Driver keys and  
PIN to be cleared.  
Teen Driver Speed Warning  
Select Continue or Cancel.  
Manage Settings  
This allows a warning to be set  
when a certain speed is exceeded.  
See Teen Driverin Settingsin  
the infotainment manual.  
Radio  
Press and the following may  
display:  
Press and the following may  
display:  
.
Audio Volume Limit  
Select Off or On.  
.
.
Manage Favorites  
Teen Driver Speed Limiter  
.
.
Number of Favorites Shown  
Teen Driver Speed Warning  
.
Bose Audio Pilot  
.
Maximum Start Up Volume  
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Air Quality Sensor  
Manage Favorites  
Maximum Start Up Volume  
.
Auto Defog  
This allows favorites to be edited.  
See Manage Favoritesin  
Settingsunder Radioin the  
infotainment manual.  
This feature sets the maximum  
startup volume. If the vehicle is  
started and the volume is greater  
than this level, the volume is  
adjusted to this level.  
.
Auto Rear Defog  
Auto Fan Max Speed  
This feature will set the maximum  
auto fan speed.  
Number of Favorites Shown  
To set the maximum startup volume,  
press + or to increase or  
decrease.  
Press to set the number of favorites  
to display.  
Select Low, Medium, or High.  
Air Quality Sensor  
Select the desired number or select  
Auto and the infotainment system  
will automatically adjust the number  
of favorites shown.  
Vehicle  
This allows for selection of air  
quality sensor operation at high or  
low sensitivity.  
Select and the following may  
display:  
.
Climate and Air Quality  
Bose Audio Pilot  
Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High  
Sensitivity.  
.
Collision/Detection Systems  
This feature adjusts the volume  
based on the noise in the vehicle.  
See Bose AudioPilot Noise  
Compensation Technologyunder  
Infotainment System Settingsin  
the infotainment manual.  
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Auto Defog  
Comfort and Convenience  
Lighting  
When set to On, the front defog will  
automatically react to temperature  
and humidity conditions that may  
cause fogging.  
Power Door Locks  
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start  
Select Off or On.  
Select Off or On.  
Climate and Air Quality  
Select and the following may  
display:  
.
Auto Fan Max Speed  
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Auto Rear Defog  
Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise  
Control, Parking Assist, and  
Backing Warning alerts.  
Collision Preparation feature. See  
Active Emergency Braking System  
on page 9-52.  
If equipped, this allows the Auto  
Rear Defog to be turned on or off.  
This feature will automatically turn  
on the rear window defogger when it  
is cold outside.  
Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.  
Select Off, Alert & Brake, or Alert.  
Auto Collision Preparation  
Go Notifier  
This feature will turn on or off the  
Forward Collision Alert feature as  
well as the Automatic Braking  
capability of the Auto Collision  
Preparation feature. With the Alert &  
Brake setting, both Forward  
This feature will give a reminder that  
Adaptive Cruise Control provides  
when it has brought the vehicle to a  
complete stop behind another  
stopping vehicle, and then that  
vehicle drives on.  
Select Off or On.  
Collision/Detection Systems  
Select the Collision/Detection  
Systems menu and the following  
may be displayed if equipped:  
Collision Alert as well as the  
Select Off or On.  
.
Alert Type  
Automatic Braking capability of the  
Auto Collision Preparation feature  
are available. The Alert setting  
disables most automatic braking  
functions of the Auto Collision  
Preparation feature. Some  
last-second automatic braking  
capability is still provided with the  
Alert setting, but it is much less  
likely to be triggered by most driving  
conditions. Off disables all Forward  
Collision Alert and Automatic  
Braking capabilities of the Auto  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert  
.
Auto Collision Preparation  
This allows the Rear Cross Traffic  
Alert feature to be turned on or off.  
.
Go Notifier  
.
.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert  
Lane Change Alert  
Select Off or On.  
Lane Change Alert  
Alert Type  
This allows the Lane Change Alert  
feature to be turned on or off.  
This feature will set crash alerts to  
beeps or seat vibrations. This  
setting affects all crash alerts  
including Forward Collision, Lane  
Select Off or On.  
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Select Off or On.  
Select Off or On.  
Comfort and Convenience  
Select and the following may  
display:  
Chime Volume  
Rain Sense Wipers  
This allows the selection of the  
chime volume level.  
This allows the Rain Sense Wipers  
feature to be disabled or enabled.  
.
Auto Memory Recall  
.
Easy Exit Options  
Press + or to adjust the volume.  
Select Disabled or Enabled.  
.
Chime Volume  
Reverse Tilt Mirror  
Lighting  
.
Reverse Tilt Mirror  
When on, both the driver and  
passenger outside mirrors will tilt  
downward when the vehicle is  
shifted to R (Reverse) to improve  
visibility of the ground near the rear  
wheels. They will return to their  
previous driving position when the  
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)  
or the engine is turned off.  
Select and the following may  
display:  
.
Auto Mirror Folding  
.
.
Vehicle Locator Lights  
Rain Sense Wipers  
.
Exit Lighting  
Auto Memory Recall  
Vehicle Locator Lights  
This feature automatically recalls  
the current drivers previously stored  
1 or 2 button positions when  
entering the vehicle. See Memory  
Seats on page 3-8.  
This feature will flash the exterior  
lamps when K on the Remote  
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is  
pressed to locate the vehicle.  
Select Off, On, On - Driver and  
Passenger, On - Driver, or On -  
Passenger.  
Select Off, On - Driver Door Open,  
or On - At ignition On.  
Select Off or On.  
Auto Mirror Folding  
Exit Lighting  
Easy Exit Options  
When on, the outside rearview  
mirrors will automatically fold or  
unfold when the Remote Keyless  
This allows the selection of how  
long the exterior lamps stay on  
when leaving the vehicle when it is  
dark outside.  
This feature automatically recalls  
the current drivers previously stored  
exit button position when exiting the  
vehicle. See Memory Seats on  
page 3-8.  
Entry (RKE) transmitter Q or K  
button is pressed and held.  
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Select Off, 30 Seconds,  
Delayed Door Lock  
Remote Lock Feedback  
60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds.  
When on, this feature will delay the  
locking of the doors. To override the  
delay, press the power door lock  
switch on the door.  
This allows selection of what type of  
feedback is given when locking the  
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.  
Power Door Locks  
Select and the following may  
display:  
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights  
Only, or Horn Only.  
Select Off or On.  
.
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout  
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats  
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start  
.
Auto Door Unlock  
If equipped and turned on, this  
feature will turn the ventilated seats  
on when using remote start on  
warm days.  
Select and the following may  
display:  
.
Delayed Door Lock  
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout  
.
Remote Unlock Light Feedback  
When on, this feature will keep the  
driver door from locking when the  
door is open. If Off is selected, the  
Delayed Door Lock menu will be  
available.  
.
Remote Lock Feedback  
Select Off or On.  
.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats  
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats  
.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats  
If equipped and turned on, this  
feature will turn the heated seats on  
when using remote start on  
cold days.  
.
Passive Door Unlock  
Select Off or On.  
.
Passive Door Lock  
Auto Door Unlock  
.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert  
Select Off or On.  
This allows selection of which of the  
doors will automatically unlock when  
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).  
Remote Unlock Light Feedback  
Passive Door Unlock  
When on, the exterior lamps will  
flash when unlocking the vehicle  
with the RKE transmitter.  
This allows the selection of what  
doors will unlock when using the  
button on the driver door to unlock  
the vehicle.  
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.  
Select Off or Flash Lights.  
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Select All Doors or Driver Door.  
Pair New Device  
Voice  
Select to pair a new device. See  
Select and the following may  
Passive Door Lock  
Pairingin Infotainment Controls”  
under Bluetoothin the infotainment  
manual.  
display:  
This feature can be turned on or off  
or used to select feedback when  
using the button on the driver door  
to lock the vehicle. See Remote  
Keyless Entry (RKE) System  
Operation on page 2-2.  
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Confidence Threshold  
.
.
Prompt Length  
Device Management  
Audio Feedback Speed  
Select to connect to a different  
phone source, disconnect a phone,  
or delete a phone.  
Confidence Threshold  
Select On, On with Horn Chirp,  
or Off.  
This feature allows the adjustment  
of the sensitivity of the speech  
recognition system.  
Ringtones  
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert  
Press to change the ring tone for  
the specific phone. The phone does  
not need to be connected to change  
the ring.  
Select Confirm More or  
Confirm Less.  
This feature sounds an alert when  
the RKE transmitter is left in the  
vehicle.  
Prompt Length  
Select Off or On.  
Voice Mail Numbers  
This feature adjusts the voice  
prompt length.  
This feature displays the voice mail  
number for all connected phones.  
To change the voice mail number,  
select EDIT or press the EDIT  
button. Type a new number, then  
select SAVE or press the SAVE  
button.  
Bluetooth  
Select Short or Long.  
Select and the following may  
display:  
Audio Feedback Speed  
.
Pair New Device  
This feature adjusts the audio  
feedback speed.  
.
Device Management  
.
Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.  
Ringtones  
.
Voice Mail Numbers  
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Restore Vehicle Settings  
Display  
Rear Camera  
This allows selection of restoring  
vehicle settings.  
Select and the following may  
display:  
This allows for Rear Park Assist  
Symbols, and Guidance Lines to be  
turned off or on.  
.
Select Restore or Cancel.  
Mode  
Select Off or On for the desired  
feature.  
.
Calibrate Touchscreen  
Clear All Private Data  
.
Turn Display Off  
This allows selection to clear all  
private information from the vehicle.  
See Assistance Systems for Parking  
or Backing on page 9-44.  
Mode  
Select Delete or Cancel.  
Select to change the display screen  
for day or night driving.  
Return to Factory Settings  
Restore Radio Settings  
Select and the following may  
display:  
Select Auto, Day, or Night.  
This allows selection to restore  
radio settings.  
.
Calibrate Touchscreen  
Restore Vehicle Settings  
Select Restore or Cancel.  
.
Select to calibrate the touchscreen,  
then follow the prompts.  
Clear All Private Data  
Software Information  
.
Restore Radio Settings  
Turn Display Off  
Press to view the version of the  
infotainment system software.  
Select to turn the display off. Press  
anywhere on the display area or any  
faceplate button to turn the  
display on.  
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home automation devices. These  
instructions refer to a garage door  
opener, but can be used for other  
devices.  
To program a garage door opener,  
park outside directly in line with and  
facing the garage door opener  
receiver. Clear all people and  
objects near the garage door.  
Universal Remote  
System  
See Radio Frequency Statement on  
page 13-12.  
Do not use the Universal Remote  
system with any garage door opener  
that does not have the stop and  
reverse feature. This includes any  
garage door opener model  
Make sure the hand-held transmitter  
has a new battery for quick and  
accurate transmission of the  
radio-frequency signal.  
Universal Remote System  
Programming  
manufactured before April 1, 1982.  
Programming the Universal  
Remote System  
Read these instructions completely  
before programming the Universal  
Remote system. It may help to have  
another person assist with the  
programming process.  
For questions or help programming  
the Universal Remote system, call  
1-800-355-3515 or see  
www.homelink.com.  
Keep the original hand-held  
transmitter for use in other vehicles  
as well as for future programming.  
Erase the programming when  
vehicle ownership is terminated.  
See Erasing Universal Remote  
System Buttonslater in this  
section.  
Programming involves  
time-sensitive actions, and may time  
out causing the procedure to be  
repeated.  
To program up to three devices:  
If equipped, these buttons are in the  
overhead console.  
1. Hold the end of the hand-held  
transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to  
3 in) away from the Universal  
Remote system buttons with the  
indicator light in view. The  
This system can replace up to three  
remote control transmitters used to  
activate devices such as garage  
door openers, security systems, and  
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hand-held transmitter was  
supplied by the manufacturer of  
the garage door opener receiver.  
button is pressed, then  
programming is complete.  
There is no need to  
complete Steps 46.  
2. At the same time, press and  
hold both the hand-held  
.
If the indicator light does  
not come on or the garage  
door does not move, a  
second button press may  
be required. For a second  
time, press and hold the  
newly programmed button  
for five seconds. If the light  
stays on or the garage door  
moves, programming is  
complete.  
transmitter button and one of the  
three Universal Remote system  
buttons to be used to operate  
the garage door. Do not release  
either button until the indicator  
light changes from a slow to a  
rapid flash. Then release both  
buttons.  
Learn or Smart Button  
4. After completing Steps 13,  
locate the Learn or Smart button  
inside the garage on the garage  
door opener receiver. The name  
and color of the button may vary  
by manufacturer.  
Some garage door openers may  
require substitution of Step 2  
with the procedure under in  
Radio Signals for Canada and  
Some Gate Operatorslater in  
this section.  
.
If the indicator light blinks  
rapidly for two seconds,  
then changes to a solid light  
and the garage door does  
not move, continue with  
programming Steps 46.  
5. Press and release the Learn or  
Smart button. Step 6 must be  
completed within 30 seconds of  
pressing this button.  
3. Press and hold the newly  
programmed Universal Remote  
system button for five seconds  
while watching the indicator light  
and garage door activation.  
6. Inside the vehicle, press and  
hold the newly programmed  
Universal Remote system button  
for two seconds and then  
release it. If the garage door  
does not move or the lamp on  
the garage door opener receiver  
.
If the indicator light stays on  
continuously or the garage  
door moves when the  
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does not flash, press and hold  
the same button a second time  
for two seconds, then release it.  
Again, if the door does not move  
or the garage door lamp does  
not flash, press and hold the  
same button a third time for  
two seconds, then release it.  
enough for the Universal Remote  
system to pick up the signal during  
programming.  
Universal Remote System  
Operation  
Using the Universal Remote  
System  
If the programming did not work,  
replace Step 2 under Programming  
the Universal Remote Systemwith  
the following:  
Press and hold the appropriate  
Universal Remote system button for  
at least one-half second. The  
indicator light will come on while the  
signal is being transmitted.  
Press and hold the Universal  
Remote system button while  
pressing and releasing the  
The Universal Remote system  
should now activate the  
garage door.  
hand-held transmitter button every  
two seconds until the signal has  
been successfully accepted by the  
Universal Remote system. The  
Universal Remote system indicator  
light will flash slowly at first and then  
rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under  
Programming the Universal Remote  
Systemto complete.  
Erasing Universal Remote  
System Buttons  
Repeat the process for  
programming the two remaining  
buttons.  
Erase all programmed buttons when  
vehicle ownership is terminated.  
Radio Signals for Canada and  
Some Gate Operators  
To erase:  
1. Press and hold the two outside  
buttons until the indicator light  
begins to flash. This should take  
about 10 seconds.  
For questions or programming help  
call 1-800-355-3515 or see  
www.homelink.com.  
Canadian radio-frequency laws and  
some U.S. gate operators require  
transmitter signals to time out or quit  
after several seconds of  
2. Release both buttons.  
transmission. This may not be long  
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Reprogramming a Single  
Universal Remote System  
Button  
To reprogram any of the system  
buttons:  
1. Press and hold any one of the  
buttons. Do not release the  
button.  
2. The indicator light will begin to  
flash after 20 seconds. Without  
releasing the button, proceed  
with Step 1 under Programming  
the Universal Remote System.”  
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Lighting  
6-1  
Lighting Features  
Exterior Lighting  
Lighting  
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8  
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8  
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-9  
Exterior Lighting Battery  
Exterior Lamp Controls  
Exterior Lighting  
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1  
Exterior Lamps Off  
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9  
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
Headlamp High/Low-Beam  
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
Daytime Running  
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4  
Automatic Headlamp  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4  
Adaptive Forward  
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5  
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-5  
Turn and Lane-Change  
The exterior lamp control is on the  
turn signal lever.  
Turn the control to the following  
positions:  
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6  
O (Off): Turns off the exterior  
lamps. The knob returns to the  
AUTO position after it is released.  
Interior Lighting  
Instrument Panel Illumination  
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6  
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7  
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7  
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7  
Turn to O again to reactivate the  
AUTO mode.  
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Lighting  
In Canada, the headlamps will  
automatically reactivate when the  
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).  
There is a sensor near the top  
center of the windshield that  
automatically controls the system.  
Keep this area of the windshield  
clear of debris to allow for best  
system performance.  
AUTO (Automatic): Automatically  
turns the exterior lamps on and off,  
depending on outside lighting.  
This light comes on in the  
instrument cluster when the  
IntelliBeam system is enabled.  
The high-beam headlamps remain  
on, under the automatic control,  
until one of the following situations  
occurs:  
; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the  
parking lamps including all lamps,  
except the headlamps.  
Turning On and Enabling  
IntelliBeam  
2 (Headlamps): Turns on the  
headlamps together with the parking  
lamps and instrument panel lights.  
IntelliBeam® System  
.
The system detects an  
approaching vehicle's  
headlamps.  
To enable the IntelliBeam system,  
with the turn signal lever in the  
neutral position, turn the exterior  
lamp control to AUTO. The blue  
high-beam on light appears on the  
instrument cluster when the high  
beams are on.  
.
The system detects a preceding  
vehicle's taillamps.  
If equipped, this system turns the  
vehicle's high-beam headlamps on  
and off according to surrounding  
traffic conditions.  
.
The outside light is bright  
enough that high-beam  
headlamps are not required.  
The system turns the high-beam  
headlamps on when it is dark  
enough and there is no other traffic  
present.  
Driving with IntelliBeam  
.
The vehicle's speed drops below  
20 km/h (12 mph).  
The system only activates the high  
beams when driving over 40 km/h  
(25 mph).  
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6-3  
.
.
The IntelliBeam system is  
disabled by the high/low-beam  
changer or the flash-to-pass  
feature. If this happens, the high/  
low-beam changer must be  
activated two times within  
two seconds to reactivate the  
IntelliBeam system. The  
instrument cluster light will come  
on to indicate the IntelliBeam is  
reactivated. See Headlamp  
High/Low-Beam Changer on  
page 6-3 and Flash-to-Pass on  
page 6-3.  
The other vehicle's lamps cannot  
be detected due to dense  
exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road  
spray, mist, or other airborne  
obstructions.  
Headlamp High/  
Low-Beam Changer  
2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam  
Changer): Push the turn signal  
lever away from you and release, to  
turn the high beams on. To return to  
low beams, push the lever again or  
pull it toward you and release.  
.
.
The vehicle's windshield is dirty,  
cracked, or obstructed by  
something that blocks the view  
of the light sensor.  
The vehicle is loaded such that  
the front end points upward,  
causing the light sensor to aim  
high and not detect headlamps  
and taillamps.  
The high beams may not turn off  
automatically if the system cannot  
detect another vehicle's lamps  
because of any of the following:  
.
Driving on winding or hilly roads.  
This indicator light turns on in the  
instrument cluster when the  
high-beam headlamps are on.  
The automatic high-beam  
headlamps may need to be disabled  
if any of the above conditions exist.  
.
The other vehicle's lamps are  
missing, damaged, obstructed  
from view, or otherwise  
undetected.  
Flash-to-Pass  
To flash the high beams, pull the  
turn signal lever toward you, and  
release.  
Exterior Lamps Off  
Reminder  
A warning chime sounds if the driver  
door is opened while the ignition is  
off and the exterior lamps are on.  
.
The other vehicle's lamps are  
covered with dirt, snow, and/or  
road spray.  
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Lighting  
The DRL turn off when the  
If the vehicle is started in a dark  
garage, the automatic headlamp  
system comes on immediately. If it  
is light outside when the vehicle  
leaves the garage, there is a slight  
delay before the automatic  
Daytime Running  
Lamps (DRL)  
DRL can make it easier for others to  
see the front of your vehicle during  
the day. Fully functional DRL are  
required on all vehicles first sold in  
Canada.  
headlamps are turned to O or the  
ignition is off.  
Automatic Headlamp  
System  
When the exterior lamp control is  
set to AUTO and it is dark enough  
outside, the headlamps come on  
automatically.  
headlamp system changes to the  
DRL. During that delay, the  
instrument cluster may not be as  
bright as usual. Make sure the  
instrument panel brightness control  
is in the full bright position. See  
Instrument Panel Illumination  
Control on page 6-6.  
For vehicles with High Intensity  
Discharge (HID) headlamps, the  
dedicated DRL will come on when  
all of the following conditions  
are met:  
.
The ignition is on.  
When it is bright enough outside,  
the headlamps will turn off or may  
change to Daytime Running  
Lamps (DRL).  
.
The exterior lamp control is  
in AUTO.  
.
The light sensor determines it is  
daytime.  
The automatic headlamp system  
turns off when the exterior lamp  
.
The parking brake is released or  
the vehicle is not in P (Park).  
control is turned to O or the ignition  
is off.  
There is a light sensor on top of the  
instrument panel. Do not cover the  
sensor.  
When the DRL are on, the taillamps,  
sidemarker lamps, and other lamps  
will not be on.  
For vehicles sold in Canada, this  
control only works when the  
transmission is in P (Park).  
The system may also turn on the  
headlamps when driving through a  
parking garage or tunnel.  
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Lighting  
6-5  
To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp  
control to the AUTO position.  
Moving the control out of the AUTO  
position will deactivate the system.  
AFL will operate when the vehicle  
speed is greater than 3 km/h  
(2 mph). AFL will not operate when  
the transmission is in R (Reverse).  
AFL is not immediately operable  
after starting the vehicle; driving a  
short distance is required to  
Lights On with Wipers  
Hazard Warning Flashers  
If the windshield wipers are  
activated in daylight with the engine  
on, and the exterior lamp control is  
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking  
lamps, and other exterior lamps  
come on. The transition time for the  
lamps coming on varies based on  
wiper speed. When the wipers are  
not operating, these lamps turn off.  
Move the exterior lamp control to O  
or ; to disable this feature.  
calibrate the AFL. See Exterior  
Lamp Controls on page 6-1.  
Curve Lighting  
Adaptive Forward  
Lighting (AFL)  
The light beam pivots based on the  
steering wheel position and vehicle  
speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph).  
The headlamps shine at an angle of  
up to 15 degrees to the right or left  
of the direction of travel.  
| (Hazard Warning Flashers):  
Press this button on the center  
stack to make the front and rear turn  
signal lamps flash on and off. Press  
again to turn the flashers off.  
For vehicles with uplevel  
headlamps, the AFL system adjusts  
the headlamps to provide greater  
road illumination in various driving  
conditions.  
The hazard warning flashers turn on  
automatically if the airbags deploy.  
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Lighting  
Raise or lower the lever until the  
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane  
change. Hold it there until the lane  
change is completed. If the lever is  
briefly pressed and released, the  
turn signal flashes three times.  
Turn and Lane-Change  
Signals  
Interior Lighting  
Instrument Panel  
Illumination Control  
The turn and lane-change signal  
can be turned off manually by  
moving the lever back to its original  
position.  
If after signaling a turn or lane  
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or  
does not come on, a signal bulb  
may be burned out.  
Move the lever all the way up or  
down to signal a turn.  
An arrow on the instrument cluster  
flashes in the direction of the turn or  
lane change.  
The brightness of the instrument  
panel lighting and steering wheel  
controls can be adjusted.  
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a  
bulb is not burned out, check the  
fuse. See Fuses and Circuit  
Breakers on page 10-30.  
D (Instrument Panel  
Illumination): Move the  
thumbwheel up or down to brighten  
or dim the lights.  
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Reading Lamps  
6-7  
The brightness of the displays  
automatically adjusts based on  
outdoor lighting. The instrument  
panel illumination control will set the  
lowest level to which the displays  
will automatically be adjusted.  
Dome Lamps  
The dome lamp is in the overhead  
console.  
There are reading lamps on the  
overhead console and over the rear  
passenger doors. These lamps  
come on automatically when any  
door is opened. To manually turn  
the reading lamps on or off:  
Courtesy Lamps  
The courtesy lamps come on when  
any door is opened and the dome  
lamp is in the door position.  
To change the dome lamp settings,  
press:  
OFF: Turns the lamp off, even  
when a door is open.  
Press m or n next to each  
overhead console reading lamp.  
DOOR: The lamp comes on when  
a door is opened.  
ON: Turns the lamp on.  
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6-8  
Lighting  
This feature can be changed. See  
Vehicle Locator Lightsunder  
Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
Lighting Features  
Entry Lighting  
The headlamps, taillamps, back-up  
lamps, license plate lamps, outside  
mirror lamps, exterior door handle  
lamps, dome lamps, and most of  
the interior lights turn on briefly at  
night or in areas of limited lighting  
Exit Lighting  
The headlamps, taillamps, back-up  
lamps, parking lamps, outside mirror  
lamps, license plate lamps, and  
exterior door handle lamps come on  
at night, or in areas with limited  
lighting, when the driver door is  
opened after the ignition is turned  
off. The dome lamp comes on after  
the ignition is changed to the OFF  
position. The exterior lamps and  
dome lamp remain on for a set  
amount of time, then automatically  
turn off.  
when K is pressed on the Remote  
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.  
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
System Operation on page 2-2.  
When the driver door is opened, all  
control lights, Driver Information  
Center (DIC) lights, and door pocket  
lights turn on. After about  
30 seconds the exterior lamps turn  
off, then the dome lamps and  
remaining interior lights dim to off.  
Entry lighting can be disabled  
manually by changing the ignition  
out of the OFF position, or by  
Press the button near the rear  
passenger reading lamps.  
The exterior lamps turn off  
immediately by turning the exterior  
lamp control off.  
This feature can be changed. See  
Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
pressing Q on the RKE transmitter.  
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Lighting  
6-9  
Battery Power Protection  
The battery saver feature is  
designed to protect the vehicle's  
battery.  
If some interior lamps are left on  
and the ignition is turned off, the  
battery rundown protection system  
automatically turns the lamp off after  
some time.  
Exterior Lighting Battery  
Saver  
The exterior lamps turn off about  
10 minutes after the ignition is  
turned off, if the parking lamps or  
headlamps have been manually left  
on. This protects against draining  
the battery. To restart the 10-minute  
timer, turn the exterior lamp control  
to the off position and then back to  
the parking lamp or headlamp  
position.  
To keep the lamps on for more than  
10 minutes, the ignition must be in  
the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN  
position.  
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Lighting  
2 NOTES  
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Infotainment System  
7-1  
Introduction  
Infotainment  
System  
Infotainment  
See the infotainment manual for  
information on the radio, audio  
players, phone, navigation system,  
and voice or speech recognition.  
It also includes information on  
settings.  
Introduction  
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1  
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7-2  
Infotainment System  
2 NOTES  
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Climate Controls  
8-1  
Climate Control Systems  
Climate Controls  
Dual Automatic Climate Control System  
Climate Control Systems  
Dual Automatic Climate Control  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1  
Rear Climate Control  
The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the  
heating, cooling, and ventilation.  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6  
Air Vents  
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8  
Maintenance  
Passenger Compartment Air  
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9  
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9  
Climate Control Buttons  
1. Driver and Passenger  
Temperature Controls  
4. Driver and Passenger Heated  
and Ventilated Seats (If  
Equipped)  
2. Fan Control  
3. OFF (Fan)  
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)  
6. Defrost  
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8-2  
Climate Controls  
7. Rear Window Defogger  
8. Recirculation  
5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)  
Climate Control Status Screen  
6. Climate Control Selection  
(Application Tray Button)  
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control  
Touch Screen)  
8. Air Delivery Mode Control  
Climate Control Touch Screen  
The fan, air delivery mode, air  
conditioning, driver and passenger  
temperatures and SYNC settings  
can be controlled by pressing  
CLIMATE on the infotainment home  
screen or the climate button in the  
touch screen application tray.  
A selection can then be made on  
the front climate control page  
displayed. See the infotainment  
manual.  
The climate control status screen  
appears briefly when the climate  
control buttons on the faceplate are  
adjusted. The air delivery mode can  
be adjusted on the climate control  
status screen.  
Climate Touch Screen Controls  
1. Outside Temperature Display  
2. Driver and Passenger  
Temperature Controls  
3. Fan Control  
Automatic Operation  
4. SYNC (Synchronized  
Temperature)  
The system automatically controls  
the fan speed, air delivery, air  
conditioning, and recirculation in  
order to heat or cool the vehicle to  
the desired temperature.  
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Climate Controls  
8-3  
When the indicator light is on or  
AUTO is displayed on the touch  
screen, the system is in full  
automatic operation. If the air  
delivery mode or fan setting is  
manually adjusted, the auto  
indicator turns off and the display  
will show the selected settings. Auto  
operation can be turned off  
English units can be changed to  
metric units through the instrument  
cluster. See Cluster Settings  
Menuunder Instrument Cluster on  
page 5-9.  
When the passenger settings are  
adjusted, the SYNC button is  
displayed when the temperatures  
are unlinked.  
Rear (If Equipped): Press this  
button on the front climate control  
touch screen to open the rear  
climate control screen. The rear  
climate control settings can now be  
adjusted from the front  
OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on  
or off. The temperature control and  
air delivery mode can still be  
adjusted.  
individually for climate settings.  
w / x (Driver and Passenger  
Temperature Controls): The  
temperature can be adjusted  
separately for the driver and the  
passenger. Press to increase or  
decrease the temperature. Press  
and hold to rapidly increase or  
decrease the temperature.  
For automatic operation:  
1. Press AUTO.  
passenger area.  
Manual Operation  
2. Set the temperature. Allow the  
system time to stabilize. Then  
adjust the temperature as  
z 9 y (Fan Control): Press the  
fan control buttons or the touch  
screen fan control, to increase or  
decrease the fan speed. Press and  
hold the buttons or the touch screen  
control to adjust speed more  
needed for best comfort.  
To improve fuel efficiency and to  
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation  
may be automatically selected in  
warm weather. The recirculation  
The driver and passenger  
temperatures can also be adjusted  
by pressing the controls on the  
touch screen.  
quickly. The fan speed setting  
displays. Pressing either button  
cancels automatic fan control and  
the fan can be controlled manually.  
Press AUTO to return to automatic  
operation. To turn off the fan and  
climate control system, press and  
hold the fan down button or touch  
screen fan control until it is off.  
light will not come on. Press @ to  
select recirculation; press it again to  
select outside air.  
SYNC (Synchronized  
Temperature): Press SYNC on the  
touch screen to link all climate zone  
settings to the driver settings. Adjust  
the driver side temperature control  
to change the linked temperature.  
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Climate Controls  
Air Delivery Mode Control: When  
the climate information is displayed,  
press the desired air delivery mode  
on the touch screen to change the  
direction of the airflow. The selected  
air delivery mode button is lit.  
Pressing any of the air delivery  
buttons cancels automatic air  
delivery control and the direction of  
the airflow can be controlled  
The climate control system may  
have a sensor to detect air pollution.  
When using automatic air  
recirculation, the air quality control  
system may operate. To adjust the  
sensitivity of the air quality sensor,  
see Climate and Air Qualityunder  
Vehicle Personalization on  
0 (Defrost): Clears the  
windshield of fog or frost more  
quickly. Air is directed to the  
windshield. Press the 0 button to  
turn on or off. Changing the air  
delivery mode also turns the  
defrost off.  
# (Air Conditioning): Press the  
AC Mode touch screen control to  
turn the automatic air conditioning  
on or off. If the fan is turned off or  
the outside temperature falls below  
freezing, the air conditioner will  
not run.  
page 5-47.  
@ (Recirculation): Press to  
alternate between recirculating air  
inside the vehicle or pulling in  
outside air. The indicator light on the  
button is lit when recirculation mode  
is active. This helps to quickly cool  
the air inside the vehicle or reduce  
the outside air and odors that might  
enter.  
manually. Press AUTO to return to  
automatic operation.  
To change the current mode, select  
one of the following:  
Y (Vent): Air is directed to the  
instrument panel outlets.  
Press AUTO to return to automatic  
operation and the air conditioner  
runs as needed.  
\ (Bi-Level): Air is divided  
between the instrument panel  
outlets and the floor outlets.  
Automatic Air Recirculation:  
When the AUTO indicator light is  
on, the air is automatically  
recirculated as needed to help  
quickly cool the inside of the  
vehicle.  
Pressing this button cancels  
automatic recirculation. Press AUTO  
to return to automatic operation;  
recirculation runs automatically as  
needed.  
[ (Floor): Air is directed to the  
floor outlets.  
- (Defog): Clears the windows of  
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the  
windshield and floor outlets.  
Manual recirculation mode is not  
available when in Defrost or Defog  
modes.  
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Climate Controls  
8-5  
Auto Defog: The climate control  
system may have a sensor to  
automatically detect high humidity  
inside the vehicle. When high  
humidity is detected, the climate  
control system may adjust to  
outside air supply and turn on the  
air conditioner. If the climate control  
system does not detect possible  
window fogging, it returns to normal  
operation. To turn Auto Defog off or  
on, see Climate and Air Quality”  
under Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
when the interior temperature is cold  
and the outside temperature is  
about 4°C (40°F) and below.  
Driver and Passenger Heated and  
Ventilated Seats (If Equipped):  
Press J or z to heat the driver or  
passenger seat cushion and  
seatback.  
The upper region of gridlines on the  
rear window are antenna lines and  
are not intended to heat when the  
defogger is activated.  
Press C or { to ventilate the driver  
or passenger seat. See Heated and  
Ventilated Front Seats on  
page 3-11.  
The heated outside rearview mirrors  
turn on when the rear window  
defogger button is on and help to  
clear fog or frost from the surface of  
the mirrors.  
Remote Start Climate Control  
Operation: If equipped with the  
remote start feature, the climate  
control system may run when the  
vehicle is started remotely. The  
system uses the drivers previous  
settings to heat or cool the inside of  
the vehicle. The rear defog may  
come on during remote start based  
on cold ambient conditions. The  
rear defog indicator light does not  
come on during a remote start.  
If equipped with heated or ventilated  
seats, they may come on during a  
remote start. See Remote Vehicle  
Start on page 2-9 and Heated and  
Ventilated Front Seats on  
Caution  
{
Rear Window Defogger  
Do not try to clear frost or other  
material from the inside of the  
front windshield and rear window  
with a razor blade or anything  
else that is sharp. This may  
damage the rear window  
defogger grid and affect the  
radio's ability to pick up stations  
clearly. The repairs would not be  
covered by the vehicle warranty.  
= (Rear Window Defogger):  
Press to turn the rear window  
defogger on or off.  
The rear window defogger can be  
set to automatic operation. See  
Climate and Air Qualityunder  
Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47. When Auto Rear Defog  
is selected, the rear window  
defogger turns on automatically  
page 3-11.  
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Climate Controls  
Sensor  
Rear Climate Control  
System  
4. O (On/Off)  
5. Temperature Control  
If equipped, the rear climate control  
system is on the rear of the center  
console. The settings can be  
adjusted with the rear climate  
control buttons and the touch  
screen.  
The solar sensor, on top of the  
instrument panel near the  
windshield, monitors the solar heat.  
Rear Climate Touch Screen  
Controls  
1. Outside Temperature Display  
The climate control system uses the  
sensor information to adjust the  
temperature, fan speed,  
recirculation, and air delivery mode  
for best comfort.  
2. Rear Climate Temperature  
Control  
Rear Climate Control Buttons  
1. Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped)  
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)  
3. SYNC (Synchronized  
Temperatures)  
If the sensor is covered, the  
automatic climate control system  
may not work properly.  
4. REAR O (On/Off)  
5. Rear AUTO (Automatic  
Operation)  
3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode  
Control)  
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Climate Controls  
8-7  
6. Front (Front Climate Control  
Touch Screen)  
SYNC: Press SYNC on the touch  
screen to match the rear climate  
control temperature to the front  
climate control driver temperature.  
The SYNC button will be lit. Press  
the TEMP, MODE, or AUTO button  
twice to unlink the set driver and  
rear temperatures. The SYNC  
button turns off.  
Manual Operation  
S A T (Fan Control): Press or  
press and hold the front climate  
control buttons or touch screen to  
increase or decrease the rear  
climate airflow.  
7. Rear Control Lockout  
8. Air Delivery Mode Control  
Rear: Press this button on the front  
climate control touch screen to open  
the rear climate control screen. The  
rear climate control settings can  
now be adjusted from the front  
passenger area.  
+/(Temperature Control): Press  
or press and hold the rear  
temperature control buttons or touch  
screen to adjust the rear passenger  
temperature. Press + for warmer air  
and press for cooler air.  
Rear Control Lockout: Press to  
lock or unlock control of the rear  
climate control system from the rear  
seat passengers. When locked, the  
rear climate control can only be  
adjusted from the front seat.  
O (On/Off): Press the O button or  
REAR O on the touch screen to turn  
the rear climate control on or off.  
If the rear climate control is turned  
Y / \ /Y (Air Delivery Mode  
Control): Press the desired mode  
button on the touch screen or the  
MODE button on the rear faceplate  
to change the direction of the airflow  
in the rear seating area.  
Automatic Operation  
off using REAR O on the touch  
screen, the rear climate control  
buttons must be pressed twice to  
Rear AUTO: Press to turn on or off.  
The air delivery is controlled  
automatically. The AUTO indicator  
appears on the display. If the MODE  
setting is manually adjusted, this  
cancels full automatic operation.  
turn the system back on. Press O  
on the rear climate control faceplate  
and within 5 seconds press the  
MODE or temperature buttons on  
the faceplate.  
M or L (Heated Rear Seats, If  
Equipped): Press M or L to heat  
the left or right outboard seat  
cushion and seatback. See Heated  
Rear Seats on page 3-15.  
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8-8  
Climate Controls  
Operation Tips  
Air Vents  
Adjustable air vents are in the  
center and on the side of the  
instrument panel.  
.
Clear away any ice, snow,  
or leaves from air inlets at the  
base of the windshield that could  
block the flow of air into the  
vehicle.  
.
Keep the path under the front  
seats clear of objects to help  
circulate the air inside of the  
vehicle more effectively.  
.
Use of non-GM approved hood  
deflectors can adversely affect  
the performance of the system.  
Check with your dealer before  
adding equipment to the outside  
of the vehicle.  
Move the slider knobs (2) to change  
the direction of the airflow.  
Additional air vents are beneath the  
windshield and the driver and  
passenger side door windows.  
These are fixed and cannot be  
adjusted.  
.
Do not attach any devices to the  
1. Thumbwheel  
2. Slider Knob  
air vent slats. This restricts  
airflow and may cause damage  
to the air vents.  
Use the thumbwheels (1) near the  
air vents to open or close off the  
airflow.  
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Climate Controls  
8-9  
During service, all refrigerants  
should be reclaimed with proper  
equipment. Venting refrigerants  
directly to the atmosphere is harmful  
to the environment and may also  
create unsafe conditions based on  
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,  
or other health-based concerns.  
Service  
Maintenance  
This vehicle may have the new  
environmentally friendly refrigerant,  
R1234yf. This refrigerant has a  
significantly reduced global warming  
impact on the environment,  
Passenger Compartment  
Air Filter  
The filter reduces dust, pollen, and  
other airborne irritants from outside  
air that is pulled into the vehicle.  
The filter should be replaced as part  
of routine scheduled maintenance.  
See Maintenance Schedule on  
page 11-4.  
compared to the traditional  
automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All  
vehicles have a label underhood  
that identifies the refrigerant used in  
the vehicle.  
The refrigerant system should only  
be serviced by trained and certified  
technicians. The air conditioning  
evaporator should never be repaired  
or replaced by one from a salvage  
vehicle. It should only be replaced  
by a new evaporator to ensure  
proper and safe operation.  
See your dealer regarding  
replacement of the filter.  
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8-10  
Climate Controls  
2 NOTES  
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Driving and Operating  
Cruise Control  
9-1  
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20  
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-21  
Parking over Things  
Driving and  
Operating  
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32  
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . 9-35  
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21  
Driver Assistance Systems  
Driver Assistance  
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43  
Assistance Systems for  
Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . 9-44  
Assistance Systems for  
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50  
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50  
Active Emergency Braking  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52  
Side Blind Zone  
Engine Exhaust  
Driving Information  
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22  
Running the Vehicle While  
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22  
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2  
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3  
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3  
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3  
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3  
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4  
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5  
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5  
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-6  
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-7  
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8  
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-9  
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-10  
Automatic Transmission  
Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-23  
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25  
Drive Systems  
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25  
Brakes  
Antilock Brake  
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26  
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . 9-27  
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28  
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-29  
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54  
Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56  
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . 9-57  
Starting and Operating  
Fuel  
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-15  
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15  
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-17  
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18  
Retained Accessory  
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59  
California Fuel  
Ride Control Systems  
Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29  
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . 9-31  
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 9-31  
Automatic Level Control . . . . . 9-32  
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60  
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-61  
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19  
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Driving and Operating  
.
.
Designate a front seat  
passenger to handle potential  
distractions.  
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61  
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61  
Filling a Portable Fuel  
Driving Information  
Distracted Driving  
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63  
Become familiar with vehicle  
features before driving, such as  
programming favorite radio  
stations and adjusting climate  
control and seat settings.  
Program all trip information into  
any navigation device prior to  
driving.  
Distraction comes in many forms  
and can take your focus from the  
task of driving. Exercise good  
judgment and do not let other  
activities divert your attention away  
from the road. Many local  
governments have enacted laws  
regarding driver distraction. Become  
familiar with the local laws in  
your area.  
Trailer Towing  
General Towing  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64  
Driving Characteristics and  
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64  
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67  
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68  
.
Wait until the vehicle is parked  
to retrieve items that have fallen  
to the floor.  
Conversions and Add-Ons  
Add-On Electrical  
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69  
To avoid distracted driving, always  
keep your eyes on the road, hands  
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.  
.
.
.
Stop or park the vehicle to tend  
to children.  
Keep pets in an appropriate  
carrier or restraint.  
.
Do not use a phone in  
demanding driving situations.  
Use a hands-free method to  
place or receive necessary  
phone calls.  
Avoid stressful conversations  
while driving, whether with a  
passenger or on a cell phone.  
.
Watch the road. Do not read,  
take notes, or look up  
information on phones or other  
electronic devices.  
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Driving and Operating  
Control of a Vehicle  
Braking, steering, and accelerating  
are important factors in helping to  
control a vehicle while driving.  
9-3  
.
.
Allow enough following distance  
between you and the driver in  
front of you.  
Warning  
{
Taking your eyes off the road too  
long or too often could cause a  
crash resulting in injury or death.  
Focus your attention on driving.  
Focus on the task of driving.  
Drunk Driving  
Death and injury associated with  
drinking and driving is a global  
tragedy.  
Braking  
Braking action involves perception  
time and reaction time. Deciding to  
push the brake pedal is perception  
time. Actually doing it is  
Refer to the CUE manual for more  
information on using the CUE  
system, if equipped.  
Warning  
{
reaction time.  
Defensive Driving  
Average driver reaction time is  
about three-quarters of a second. In  
that time, a vehicle moving at  
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m  
(66 ft), which could be a lot of  
distance in an emergency.  
Drinking and then driving is very  
dangerous. Your reflexes,  
perceptions, attentiveness, and  
judgment can be affected by even  
a small amount of alcohol. You  
can have a serious or even  
fatal collision if you drive after  
drinking.  
Defensive driving means always  
expect the unexpected.The first  
step in driving defensively is to wear  
the safety belt. See Safety Belts on  
page 3-16.  
.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind  
include:  
Assume that other road users  
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and  
other drivers) are going to be  
careless and make mistakes.  
Anticipate what they might do  
and be ready.  
.
Keep enough distance between  
Do not drink and drive or ride with  
a driver who has been drinking.  
Ride home in a cab; or if you are  
with a group, designate a driver  
who will not drink.  
you and the vehicle in front  
of you.  
.
Avoid needless heavy braking.  
.
Keep pace with traffic.  
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9-4  
Driving and Operating  
If the engine ever stops while the  
vehicle is being driven, brake  
normally but do not pump the  
If the steering wheel is turned until it  
reaches the end of its travel and is  
held against that position for an  
extended period of time, power  
steering assist may be reduced.  
increases to provide a sport-like feel  
to the steering. This provides  
maximum control and stability.  
brakes. Doing so could make the  
pedal harder to push down. If the  
engine stops, there will be some  
power brake assist but it will be  
used when the brake is applied.  
Once the power assist is used up, it  
can take longer to stop and the  
brake pedal will be harder to push.  
If the vehicle seems harder to steer  
than normal when parking or driving  
slowly, there may be a problem with  
the system. You will still have power  
steering, but steering will be stiffer  
than normal at slow speeds. See  
your dealer for service.  
If the steering assist is used for an  
extended period of time, power  
assist may be reduced.  
Normal use of the power steering  
assist should return when the  
system cools down.  
Hydraulic Power Steering  
Steering  
See specific vehicle steering  
messages under Vehicle Messages  
on page 5-35.  
If the vehicle has hydraulic power  
steering, it may require  
maintenance. See Power Steering  
Fluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD) on  
page 10-21 or Power Steering Fluid  
(LFX with FWD) on page 10-21.  
Electric Power Steering  
If the vehicle has electric power  
steering it does not have power  
steering fluid. Regular maintenance  
is not required.  
Variable Effort Steering  
Some vehicles have a steering  
system that varies the amount of  
effort required to steer the vehicle in  
relation to the speed of the vehicle.  
If power steering assist is lost  
because the engine stops or a  
system malfunction, the vehicle can  
be steered but may require  
increased effort. See your dealer if  
there is a problem.  
If power steering assist is lost due  
to a system malfunction, the vehicle  
can be steered, but may require  
increased effort.  
The amount of steering effort  
required is less at slower speeds to  
make the vehicle more  
maneuverable and easier to park. At  
faster speeds, the steering effort  
See your dealer if there is a  
problem.  
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Driving and Operating  
9-5  
The vehicle's right wheels can drop  
off the edge of a road onto the  
shoulder while driving. Follow  
these tips:  
Steering in Emergencies  
Caution  
{
.
There are some situations when  
steering around a problem may  
be more effective than braking.  
If the steering wheel is turned  
until it reaches the end of its  
travel, and is held in that position  
for more than 15 seconds,  
damage may occur to the power  
steering system and there may be  
loss of power steering assist.  
1. Ease off the accelerator and  
then, if there is nothing in the  
way, steer the vehicle so that it  
straddles the edge of the  
pavement.  
.
Holding both sides of the  
steering wheel allows you to turn  
180 degrees without removing  
a hand.  
.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)  
2. Turn the steering wheel about  
one-eighth of a turn, until the  
right front tire contacts the  
pavement edge.  
allows steering while braking.  
Curve Tips  
Off-Road Recovery  
.
Take curves at a reasonable  
speed.  
3. Turn the steering wheel to go  
straight down the roadway.  
.
Reduce speed before entering a  
curve.  
Loss of Control  
.
Maintain a reasonable steady  
speed through the curve  
Skidding  
.
Wait until the vehicle is out of  
the curve before accelerating  
gently into the straightaway.  
There are three types of skids that  
correspond to the vehicle's three  
control systems:  
.
Braking Skid wheels are not  
rolling.  
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9-6  
Driving and Operating  
.
Steering or Cornering Skid —  
too much speed or steering in a  
curve causes tires to slip and  
lose cornering force.  
material on the road. Learn to  
recognize warning clues such  
as enough water, ice, or packed  
snow on the road to make a  
mirrored surface and slow  
down when you have any doubt.  
Warning  
{
Wet brakes can cause crashes.  
They might not work as well in a  
quick stop and could cause  
pulling to one side. You could  
lose control of the vehicle.  
.
Acceleration Skid too much  
throttle causes the driving  
wheels to spin.  
.
Try to avoid sudden steering,  
acceleration, or braking,  
including reducing vehicle speed  
by shifting to a lower gear. Any  
sudden changes could cause  
the tires to slide.  
Defensive drivers avoid most skids  
by taking reasonable care suited to  
existing conditions, and by not  
overdriving those conditions. But  
skids are always possible.  
After driving through a large  
puddle of water or a car/vehicle  
wash, lightly apply the brake  
pedal until the brakes work  
normally.  
Remember: Antilock brakes help  
avoid only the braking skid.  
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow  
these suggestions:  
Flowing or rushing water creates  
strong forces. Driving through  
flowing water could cause the  
vehicle to be carried away. If this  
happens, you and other vehicle  
occupants could drown. Do not  
ignore police warnings and be  
very cautious about trying to drive  
through flowing water.  
.
Ease your foot off the  
Driving on Wet Roads  
accelerator pedal and steer the  
way you want the vehicle to go.  
The vehicle may straighten out.  
Be ready for a second skid if it  
occurs.  
Rain and wet roads can reduce  
vehicle traction and affect your  
ability to stop and accelerate.  
Always drive slower in these types  
of driving conditions and avoid  
driving through large puddles and  
deepstanding or flowing water.  
.
Slow down and adjust your  
driving according to weather  
conditions. Stopping distance  
can be longer and vehicle  
control can be affected when  
traction is reduced by water,  
snow, ice, gravel, or other  
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Warning (Continued)  
9-7  
.
.
Have good tires with proper  
tread depth. See Tires on  
page 10-38.  
Hydroplaning  
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water  
can build up under the vehicle's  
tires so they actually ride on the  
water. This can happen if the road is  
wet enough and you are going fast  
enough. When the vehicle is  
hydroplaning, it has little or no  
contact with the road.  
could result in a loss of braking.  
Shift the transmission to a lower  
gear to let the engine assist the  
brakes on a steep downhill slope.  
Turn off cruise control.  
Hill and Mountain Roads  
Driving on steep hills or through  
mountains is different than driving  
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for  
driving in these conditions include:  
Warning  
{
There is no hard and fast rule about  
hydroplaning. The best advice is to  
slow down when the road is wet.  
.
Keep the vehicle serviced and in  
good shape.  
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)  
or with the ignition off is  
.
dangerous. This can cause  
overheating of the brakes and  
loss of steering. Always have the  
engine running and the vehicle  
in gear.  
Other Rainy Weather Tips  
Check all fluid levels and brakes,  
tires, cooling system, and  
transmission.  
Besides slowing down, other wet  
weather driving tips include:  
.
Shift to a lower gear when going  
down steep or long hills.  
.
Allow extra following distance.  
.
Pass with caution.  
.
.
.
Stay in your own lane. Do not  
swing wide or cut across the  
center of the road. Drive at  
speeds that let you stay in your  
own lane.  
Keep windshield wiping  
equipment in good shape.  
Warning  
{
Using the brakes to slow the  
.
Keep the windshield washer fluid  
reservoir filled.  
vehicle on a long downhill slope  
can cause brake overheating, can  
reduce brake performance, and  
Be alert on top of hills;  
something could be in your lane  
(stalled car, accident).  
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.
Pay attention to special road  
signs (falling rocks area, winding  
roads, long grades, passing or  
no-passing zones) and take  
appropriate action.  
If equipped, Traction Control should  
be turned on. See Traction Control/  
Electronic Stability Control on  
page 9-29.  
Blizzard Conditions  
Being stuck in snow can be a  
serious situation. Stay with the  
vehicle unless there is help nearby.  
If possible, use Roadside Service.  
See Roadside Service on  
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)  
improves vehicle stability during  
hard stops on slippery roads, but  
apply the brakes sooner than when  
on dry pavement.  
Winter Driving  
page 13-5. To get help and keep  
everyone in the vehicle safe:  
Driving on Snow or Ice  
.
Turn on the hazard warning  
Drive carefully when there is snow  
or ice between the tires and the  
road, creating less traction or grip.  
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°  
F) when freezing rain begins to fall,  
resulting in even less traction. Avoid  
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain  
until roads can be treated with salt  
or sand.  
Allow greater following distance on  
any slippery road and watch for  
slippery spots. Icy patches can  
occur on otherwise clear roads in  
shaded areas. The surface of a  
curve or an overpass can remain icy  
when the surrounding roads are  
clear. Avoid sudden steering  
maneuvers and braking while  
on ice.  
flashers.  
.
Tie a red cloth to an outside  
mirror.  
Warning  
{
Snow can trap engine exhaust  
under the vehicle. This may  
cause exhaust gases to get  
inside. Engine exhaust contains  
carbon monoxide (CO) which  
cannot be seen or smelled. It can  
cause unconsciousness and even  
death.  
Drive with caution, whatever the  
condition. Accelerate gently so  
traction is not lost. Accelerating too  
quickly causes the wheels to spin  
and makes the surface under the  
tires slick, so there is even less  
traction.  
See Antilock Brake System (ABS)  
on page 9-26.  
Turn off cruise control on slippery  
surfaces.  
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If the Vehicle Is Stuck  
Slowly and cautiously spin the  
wheels to free the vehicle when  
9-9  
Warning (Continued)  
Warning (Continued)  
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:  
For more information about  
carbon monoxide, see Engine  
Exhaust on page 9-22.  
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.  
.
Clear away snow from around  
the base of your vehicle,  
especially any that is blocking  
the exhaust pipe.  
If stuck too severely for the traction  
system to free the vehicle, turn the  
traction system off and use the  
rocking method. See Traction  
Control/Electronic Stability Control  
on page 9-29.  
To save fuel, run the engine for only  
short periods as needed to warm  
the vehicle and then shut the engine  
off and close the window most of  
the way to save heat. Repeat this  
until help arrives but only when you  
feel really uncomfortable from the  
cold. Moving about to keep warm  
also helps.  
.
Check again from time to  
time to be sure snow does  
not collect there.  
.
Open a window about 5 cm  
Warning  
{
(2 in) on the side of the  
vehicle that is away from the  
wind to bring in fresh air.  
If the vehicle's tires spin at high  
speed, they can explode, and you  
or others could be injured. The  
vehicle can overheat, causing an  
engine compartment fire or other  
damage. Spin the wheels as little  
as possible and avoid going  
.
Fully open the air outlets on  
or under the instrument  
panel.  
If it takes some time for help to  
arrive, now and then when you run  
the engine, push the accelerator  
pedal slightly so the engine runs  
faster than the idle speed. This  
keeps the battery charged to restart  
the vehicle and to signal for help  
with the headlamps. Do this as little  
as possible to save fuel.  
.
Adjust the climate control  
system to a setting that  
circulates the air inside the  
vehicle and set the fan speed  
to the highest setting. See  
Climate Control Systems.”  
above 56 km/h (35 mph).  
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Rocking the Vehicle to Get  
it Out  
Vehicle Load Limits  
Warning (Continued)  
It is very important to know how  
much weight the vehicle can  
carry. This weight is called the  
vehicle capacity weight and  
includes the weight of all  
Turn the steering wheel left and  
right to clear the area around the  
front wheels. Turn off any traction  
system. Shift back and forth  
vehicle handles. This could  
cause loss of control and a  
crash. Overloading can also  
shorten the life of the vehicle.  
between R (Reverse) and a low  
forward gear, spinning the wheels  
as little as possible. To prevent  
transmission wear, wait until the  
wheels stop spinning before shifting  
gears. Release the accelerator  
pedal while shifting, and press  
lightly on the accelerator pedal  
when the transmission is in gear.  
Slowly spinning the wheels in the  
forward and reverse directions  
causes a rocking motion that could  
free the vehicle. If that does not get  
the vehicle out after a few tries, it  
might need to be towed out. If the  
vehicle does need to be towed out,  
see Towing the Vehicle on  
occupants, cargo, and all  
nonfactory-installed options.  
Two labels on the vehicle show  
how much weight it may  
properly carry: the Tire and  
Loading Information label and  
the Certification label.  
Tire and Loading Information  
Label  
Warning  
{
Do not load the vehicle any  
heavier than the Gross  
Vehicle Weight Rating  
(GVWR), or either the  
maximum front or rear Gross  
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).  
This can cause systems to  
break and change the way the  
Label Example  
page 10-78.  
A vehicle-specific Tire and  
Loading Information label is  
attached to the vehicle center  
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pillar (B-pillar). With the driver  
door open, you will find the label  
attached below the door lock  
post. The Tire and Loading  
Information label shows the  
number of occupant seating  
positions (1), and the maximum  
vehicle capacity weight (2) in  
kilograms and pounds.  
Rating (GAWR) for the front and  
rear axle; see Certification  
Labellater in this section.  
never exceed XXX kg or  
XXX lbs." on your vehicles  
placard.  
If this is a professional vehicle, a  
vehicle-specific Tire and  
2. Determine the combined  
weight of the driver and  
passengers that will be riding  
in your vehicle.  
Loading Information label will be  
provided and installed by the  
final body manufacturer. The  
Tire and Loading Information  
label should be attached to the  
B-pillar. See the final stage  
manufacturer's manual or  
3. Subtract the combined  
weight of the driver and  
passengers from XXX kg or  
XXX lbs.  
The Tire and Loading  
Information label also shows the  
tire size of the original  
4. The resulting figure equals  
the available amount of cargo  
and luggage load capacity.  
For example, if the "XXX"  
amount equals 1400 lbs. and  
there will be five 150 lb  
equipment tires (3) and the  
recommended cold tire inflation  
pressures (4). For more  
information on tires and inflation  
see Tires on page 10-38 and  
Tire Pressure on page 10-45.  
contact them directly. The label  
shows the original tires installed  
on the professional vehicle, the  
recommended cold tire inflation  
pressures for those tires, and  
the vehicle's capacity weight.  
passengers in your vehicle,  
the amount of available cargo  
and luggage load capacity is  
650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150)  
= 650 lbs.)  
There is also important loading  
information on the Certification  
label. It tells you the Gross  
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)  
and the Gross Axle Weight  
Steps for Determining Correct  
Load Limit–  
1. Locate the statement "The  
combined weight of  
occupants and cargo should  
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5. Determine the combined  
weight of luggage and cargo  
being loaded on the vehicle.  
That weight may not safely  
exceed the available cargo  
and luggage load capacity  
calculated in Step 4.  
6. If your vehicle will be towing  
a trailer, load from your trailer  
will be transferred to your  
vehicle. Consult this manual  
to determine how this  
Example 1  
Example 2  
reduces the available cargo  
and luggage load capacity of  
your vehicle.”  
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight  
for Example 1 = 453 kg  
(1,000 lbs).  
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight  
for Example 2 = 453 kg  
(1,000 lbs).  
See Trailer Towing on page 9-67  
for important information on  
towing a trailer, towing safety  
rules, and trailering tips.  
2. Subtract Occupant Weight  
@ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 =  
136 kg (300 lbs).  
3. Available Occupant and  
Cargo Weight = 317 kg  
(700 lbs).  
2. Subtract Occupant Weight  
@ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 =  
340 kg (750 lbs).  
3. Available Cargo Weight =  
113 kg (250 lbs).  
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9-13  
seating positions. The combined  
weight of the driver, passengers,  
and cargo should never exceed  
the vehicle's capacity weight.  
and cargo. Never exceed the  
GVWR for the vehicle, or the  
Gross Axle Weight Rating  
(GAWR) for either the front or  
rear axle.  
Certification Label  
If the vehicle is a professional  
vehicle, the vehicle-specific  
certification label is provided by  
the final stage manufacturer.  
The coach-builder should be  
consulted if the final stage  
manufacturer's label is not  
present. The Gross Vehicle  
Weight Rating (GVWR) label  
should be on the center pillar  
(B-pillar).  
Example 3  
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight  
for Example 3 = 453 kg  
(1,000 lbs).  
2. Subtract Occupant Weight  
@ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 =  
453 kg (1,000 lbs).  
And, if you do have a heavy  
load, you should spread it out.  
See Steps for Determining  
Correct Load Limitearlier in this  
section.  
Label Example  
A vehicle-specific Certification  
label, found on the vehicle  
3. Available Cargo Weight =  
0 kg (0 lbs).  
center pillar (B-pillar), tells you  
the gross weight capacity of the  
vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle  
Weight Rating (GVWR). The  
GVWR includes the weight of  
the vehicle, all occupants, fuel,  
Refer to the vehicle's Tire and  
Loading Information label for  
specific information about the  
vehicle's capacity weight and  
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Warning  
Warning  
Warning (Continued)  
{
{
Do not load the vehicle any  
heavier than the Gross  
Vehicle Weight Rating  
Things inside the vehicle can  
strike and injure people in a  
sudden stop or turn, or in a  
crash.  
.
Do not leave an  
unsecured child restraint  
in the vehicle.  
(GVWR), or either the  
.
.
Secure loose items in the  
vehicle.  
maximum front or rear Gross  
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).  
This can cause systems to  
break and change the way the  
vehicle handles. This could  
cause loss of control and a  
crash. Overloading can also  
shorten the life of the vehicle.  
.
Put things in the cargo  
area of the vehicle. In the  
cargo area, put them as  
far forward as possible.  
Try to spread the weight  
evenly.  
Do not leave a seat folded  
down unless needed.  
.
Never stack heavier  
things, like suitcases,  
inside the vehicle so that  
some of them are above  
the tops of the seats.  
If you put things inside the  
vehicle like suitcases, tools,  
packages, or anything else —  
they will go as fast as the  
(Continued)  
vehicle goes. If you have to stop  
or turn quickly, or if there is a  
crash, they will keep going.  
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9-15  
Pressing the button cycles it through  
three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY,  
ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the  
Engine/OFF.  
Starting and  
Operating  
Caution (Continued)  
breaking-in guideline every  
time you get new brake  
linings.  
New Vehicle Break-In  
The transmitter must be in the  
vehicle for the system to operate.  
If the pushbutton start is not  
working, the vehicle may be near a  
strong radio antenna signal causing  
interference to the Keyless Access  
system. See Remote Keyless Entry  
(RKE) System Operation on  
page 2-2.  
Following break-in, engine speed  
and load can be gradually  
increased.  
Caution  
{
The vehicle does not need an  
elaborate break-in. But it will  
perform better in the long run if  
you follow these guidelines:  
Ignition Positions  
.
Do not drive at any one  
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle  
must be in ON/RUN and the brake  
pedal must be applied.  
constant speed, fast or slow,  
for the first 805 km (500 mi).  
Do not make full-throttle  
starts. Avoid downshifting to  
brake or slow the vehicle.  
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No  
Indicator Lights): When the  
vehicle is stopped, press the  
ENGINE START/STOP button once  
to turn the engine off.  
.
Avoid making hard stops for  
the first 322 km (200 mi) or  
so. During this time the new  
brake linings are not yet  
broken in. Hard stops with  
new linings can mean  
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the  
ignition will turn off, and Retained  
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain  
active. See Retained Accessory  
Power (RAP) on page 9-19.  
premature wear and earlier  
replacement. Follow this  
The vehicle has an electronic  
keyless ignition with pushbutton  
start.  
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Driving and Operating  
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the  
ignition will return to ACC/  
3. Come to a complete stop, shift  
to P (Park), and turn the ignition  
off. On vehicles with an  
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber  
Indicator Light): This mode allows  
the use of some electrical  
accessories when the engine is off.  
ACCESSORY and display the  
message SHIFT TO PARK in the  
Driver Information Center (DIC).  
See Transmission Messages on  
page 5-46. When the vehicle is  
shifted into P (Park), the ignition  
system will switch to OFF.  
automatic transmission, the shift  
lever must be in P (Park) to turn  
the ignition to the OFF position.  
With the ignition off, pressing the  
button one time without the brake  
pedal applied will place the ignition  
system in ACC/ACCESSORY.  
4. Set the parking brake. See  
Electric Parking Brake on  
page 9-27.  
The ignition will switch from ACC/  
ACCESSORY to OFF after  
five minutes to prevent battery  
rundown.  
Do not turn the engine off when the  
vehicle is moving. This will cause a  
loss of power assist in the brake  
and steering systems and disable  
the airbags.  
Warning  
{
Turning off the vehicle while  
moving may cause loss of power  
assist in the brake and steering  
systems and disable the airbags.  
While driving, only shut the  
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator  
Light): This mode is for driving and  
starting. With the ignition off, and  
the brake pedal applied, pressing  
the button once will place the  
ignition system in ON/RUN/START.  
Once engine cranking begins,  
release the button. Engine cranking  
will continue until the engine starts.  
See Starting the Engine on  
If the vehicle must be shut off in an  
emergency:  
1. Brake using a firm and steady  
pressure. Do not pump the  
vehicle off in an emergency.  
brakes repeatedly. This may  
deplete power assist, requiring  
increased brake pedal force.  
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,  
and must be shut off while driving,  
press and hold the ENGINE START/  
STOP button for longer than  
two seconds, or press twice in  
five seconds.  
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).  
This can be done while the  
vehicle is moving. After shifting  
to N (Neutral), firmly apply the  
brakes and steer the vehicle to a  
safe location.  
page 9-17. The ignition will then  
remain in ON/RUN.  
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9-17  
Service Only Mode  
Caution  
Caution  
{
{
This power mode is available for  
service and diagnostics, and to  
verify the proper operation of the  
malfunction indicator lamp as may  
be required for emission inspection  
purposes. With the vehicle off, and  
the brake pedal not applied,  
pressing and holding the button for  
more than five seconds will place  
the vehicle in Service Only Mode.  
The instruments and audio systems  
will operate as they do in ON/RUN,  
but the vehicle will not be able to be  
driven. The engine will not start in  
Service Only Mode. Press the  
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the  
vehicle is moving. If you do, you  
could damage the transmission.  
Shift to P (Park) only when the  
vehicle is stopped.  
If you add electrical parts or  
accessories, you could change  
the way the engine operates. Any  
resulting damage would not be  
covered by the vehicle warranty.  
See Add-On Electrical Equipment  
on page 9-69.  
Caution  
{
Starting Procedure  
If the steering wheel is turned  
until it reaches the end of its  
1. With the Keyless Access  
system, the RKE transmitter  
must be in the vehicle. Press the  
ENGINE START/STOP button  
with the brake pedal applied.  
When the engine begins  
travel, and is held in that position  
while starting the vehicle, damage  
may occur to the hydraulic power  
steering system and there may be  
loss of power steering assist.  
button again to turn the vehicle off.  
Starting the Engine  
cranking, let go of the button.  
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or  
N (Neutral). To restart the engine  
when the vehicle is already moving,  
use N (Neutral) only.  
The idle speed will go down as  
the engine gets warm. Do not  
race the engine immediately  
after starting it.  
If the RKE transmitter is not in  
the vehicle, if there is  
interference, or if the RKE  
transmitter battery is low, the  
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Driver Information Center (DIC)  
will display a message. See Key  
and Lock Messages on  
page 5-39.  
try, to allow the cranking motor  
to cool down. When the engine  
starts, let go of the button and  
the accelerator. If the vehicle  
starts briefly but then stops  
again, do the same thing. This  
clears the extra gasoline from  
the engine. Do not race the  
engine immediately after starting  
it. Operate the engine and  
transmission gently until the oil  
warms up and lubricates all  
moving parts.  
To Use the Engine Coolant  
Heater  
1. Turn off the engine.  
2. Open the hood and unwrap the  
electrical cord.  
Caution  
{
Cranking the engine for long  
periods of time, by pressing the  
ENGINE START/STOP button  
immediately after cranking has  
ended, can overheat and damage  
the cranking motor, and drain the  
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds  
between each try, to let the  
Engine Heater  
cranking motor cool down.  
The engine coolant heater,  
if available, can help in cold weather  
conditions at or below 18°C (0°F)  
for easier starting and better fuel  
economy during engine warm-up.  
Plug in the coolant heater at least  
four hours before starting the  
vehicle. An internal thermostat in  
the plug end of the cord will prevent  
engine coolant heater operation at  
temperatures above 18°C (0°F).  
2. If the engine does not start after  
five to 10 seconds, especially in  
very cold weather (below 18°C  
or 0°F), it could be flooded with  
too much gasoline. Try pushing  
the accelerator pedal all the way  
to the floor and holding it there  
as you press the ENGINE  
The electrical cord is on the  
driver side of the engine  
compartment, between the  
fender and the engine  
compartment fuse block.  
START/STOP button, for up to a  
maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at  
least 15 seconds between each  
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9-19  
Check the heater cord for  
damage. If it is damaged, do not  
use it. See your dealer for a  
replacement. Inspect the cord for  
damage yearly.  
4. Before starting the engine, be  
sure to unplug and store the  
Warning (Continued)  
cord as it was before to keep it  
away from moving engine parts.  
recommended extension cord  
in good operating condition,  
or using a damaged heater or  
extension cord, could make it  
overheat and cause a fire,  
property damage, electric  
shock, and injury.  
The length of time the heater should  
remain plugged in depends on  
several factors. Ask a dealer in the  
area where you will be parking the  
vehicle for the best advice on this.  
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded  
110-volt AC outlet.  
Warning  
{
.
Do not operate the vehicle  
with the heater cord  
permanently attached to the  
vehicle. Possible heater cord  
and thermostat damage could  
occur.  
Improper use of the heater cord  
or an extension cord can damage  
the cord and may result in  
overheating and fire.  
Retained Accessory  
Power (RAP)  
These vehicle accessories can be  
used for up to 10 minutes after the  
engine is turned off:  
.
Plug the cord into a  
three-prong electrical utility  
receptacle that is protected  
by a ground fault detection  
function. An ungrounded  
outlet could cause an electric  
shock.  
.
.
While in use, do not let the  
heater cord touch vehicle  
parts or sharp edges. Never  
close the hood on the  
heater cord.  
.
Infotainment System  
.
Power Windows  
.
Sunroof (If Equipped)  
.
Accessory Power Outlets  
Before starting the vehicle,  
unplug the cord, reattach the  
cover to the plug, and  
securely fasten the cord.  
Keep the cord away from any  
moving parts.  
.
Power to the infotainment system  
will continue to operate for up to  
10 minutes or until the driver door is  
opened.  
Use a weatherproof,  
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated  
extension cord if needed.  
Failure to use the  
(Continued)  
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Driving and Operating  
Power to the power windows and  
sunroof will continue to operate for  
up to 10 minutes or until any door is  
opened.  
If you have to leave the vehicle with  
the engine running, be sure the  
vehicle is in P (Park) and the  
Leaving the Vehicle with the  
Engine Running  
parking brake is firmly set before  
you leave it. After you have moved  
the shift lever into P (Park), hold  
down the regular brake pedal. See if  
you can move the shift lever away  
from P (Park) without first pulling it  
toward you. If you can, it means that  
the shift lever was not fully locked  
into P (Park).  
Warning  
{
All of these features will work when  
the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/  
ACCESSORY.  
It can be dangerous to leave the  
vehicle with the engine running.  
It could overheat and catch fire.  
Shifting Into Park  
It is dangerous to get out of the  
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully  
in P (Park) with the parking brake  
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.  
1. Hold the brake pedal down and  
apply the parking brake. See  
Electric Parking Brake on  
page 9-27.  
Torque Lock  
Do not leave the vehicle when the  
engine is running. If you have left  
the engine running, the vehicle  
can move suddenly. You or others  
could be injured. To be sure the  
vehicle will not move, even when  
you are on fairly level ground,  
always set the parking brake and  
move the shift lever to P (Park).  
See Shifting Into Park on  
Torque lock is when the weight of  
the vehicle puts too much force on  
the parking pawl in the  
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)  
by pushing the lever all the way  
toward the front of the vehicle.  
transmission. This happens when  
parking on a hill and shifting the  
transmission into P (Park) is not  
done properly and then it is difficult  
to shift out of P (Park). To prevent  
torque lock, set the parking brake  
and then shift into P (Park). To find  
out how, see "Shifting Into P (Park)"  
listed previously.  
3. Turn the ignition off.  
page 9-20. If you are towing a  
trailer, see Driving Characteristics  
and Towing Tips on page 9-64.  
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If torque lock does occur, your  
vehicle may need to be pushed  
uphill by another vehicle to relieve  
the parking pawl pressure, so you  
can shift out of P (Park).  
If the vehicle has an uncharged  
battery or a battery with low voltage,  
try charging or jump starting the  
battery. See Jump Starting on  
page 10-75.  
3. Move the shift lever to the  
desired position.  
If you still cannot move the shift  
lever from P (Park), consult your  
dealer or a professional towing  
service.  
If you are towing a trailer and  
parking on a hill, see Driving  
Characteristics and Towing Tips on  
page 9-64.  
To shift out of P (Park):  
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.  
2. Apply the brake pedal.  
3. Press the shift lever button.  
Parking over Things  
That Burn  
Shifting out of Park  
4. Move the shift lever to the  
desired position.  
Warning  
{
This vehicle is equipped with an  
automatic transmission shift lock  
control system. The shift lock  
control is designed to prevent  
movement of the shift lever out of  
P (Park), unless the ignition is in  
ON/RUN and the brake pedal is  
applied.  
Things that can burn could touch  
hot exhaust parts under the  
vehicle and ignite. Do not park  
over papers, leaves, dry grass,  
or other things that can burn.  
If you still are unable to shift out of  
P (Park):  
1. Fully release the shift lever  
button.  
2. Hold the brake pedal down and  
press the shift lever button  
again.  
The shift lock control is always  
functional except in the case of an  
uncharged or low voltage (less than  
9-volt) battery.  
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Running the Vehicle  
While Parked  
It is better not to park with the  
engine running.  
Engine Exhaust  
Warning (Continued)  
.
There are holes or openings  
in the vehicle body from  
damage or aftermarket  
modifications that are not  
completely sealed.  
Warning  
{
Engine exhaust contains carbon  
monoxide (CO) which cannot be  
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO  
can cause unconsciousness and  
even death.  
If the vehicle is left with the engine  
running, follow the proper steps to  
be sure the vehicle will not move.  
See Shifting Into Park on page 9-20  
and Engine Exhaust on page 9-22.  
If unusual fumes are detected or  
if it is suspected that exhaust is  
coming into the vehicle:  
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:  
If parking on a hill and pulling a  
trailer, see Driving Characteristics  
and Towing Tips on page 9-64.  
.
.
Drive it only with the windows  
completely down.  
The vehicle idles in areas  
with poor ventilation (parking  
garages, tunnels, deep snow  
that may block underbody  
airflow or tail pipes).  
.
Have the vehicle repaired  
immediately.  
Never park the vehicle with the  
engine running in an enclosed  
area such as a garage or a  
building that has no fresh air  
ventilation.  
.
The exhaust smells or  
sounds strange or different.  
.
The exhaust system leaks  
due to corrosion or damage.  
.
The vehicle exhaust system  
has been modified, damaged,  
or improperly repaired.  
(Continued)  
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9-23  
lever button pressed before shifting  
from P (Park) when the ignition is in  
ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of  
P (Park), ease pressure on the shift  
lever, then push the shift lever all  
the way into P (Park) as you  
maintain brake application. Then  
press the shift lever button and  
move the shift lever into another  
gear. See Shifting out of Park on  
page 9-21.  
Automatic  
Transmission  
Warning  
{
It is dangerous to get out of the  
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully  
in P (Park) with the parking brake  
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.  
Do not leave the vehicle when the  
engine is running. If you have left  
the engine running, the vehicle  
can move suddenly. You or others  
could be injured. To be sure the  
vehicle will not move, even when  
you are on fairly level ground,  
always set the parking brake and  
move the shift lever to P (Park).  
See Shifting Into Park on  
R (Reverse): Use this gear to  
back up.  
Caution  
{
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the  
vehicle is moving forward could  
damage the transmission. The  
repairs would not be covered by  
the vehicle warranty. Shift to  
R (Reverse) only after the vehicle  
is stopped.  
P (Park): This position locks the  
wheels. It is the best position to use  
when starting the engine because  
the vehicle cannot move easily.  
page 9-20 and Driving  
Characteristics and Towing Tips  
on page 9-64.  
Make sure the shift lever is fully in  
P (Park) before starting the engine.  
The vehicle has an automatic  
transmission shift lock control  
system. The regular brake must be  
fully applied first and then the shift  
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Driving and Operating  
To rock the vehicle back and forth to  
get out of snow, ice, or sand without  
damaging the transmission, see If  
the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9.  
Caution  
Caution  
{
{
Shifting out of P (Park) or  
If the vehicle accelerates slowly,  
or does not shift gears, the  
transmission could be damaged.  
Have the vehicle serviced  
right away.  
N (Neutral) with the engine  
running at high speed may  
damage the transmission. The  
repairs would not be covered by  
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the  
engine is not running at high  
speed when shifting the vehicle.  
N (Neutral): In this position, the  
engine does not connect with the  
wheels. To restart the engine when  
the vehicle is already moving, use  
N (Neutral) only. Also, use  
M (Manual Mode): This position  
allows the driver to select the range  
of gears appropriate for current  
driving conditions.  
N (Neutral) when the vehicle is  
being towed.  
D (Drive): This position is for  
normal driving. It provides the best  
fuel economy. If more power is  
needed for passing, and the  
vehicle is:  
Warning  
{
In M (Manual Mode) the  
Shifting into a drive gear while the  
engine is running at high speed is  
dangerous. Unless your foot is  
firmly on the brake pedal, the  
vehicle could move very rapidly.  
You could lose control and hit  
people or objects. Do not shift  
into a drive gear while the engine  
is running at high speed.  
transmission will shift as an  
automatic until the Tap Shift controls  
are used. Tap Shift activates driver  
manual gear selection.  
.
Going less than 56 km/h  
(35 mph), push the accelerator  
pedal about halfway down.  
See Manual Mode on page 9-25.  
.
Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or  
more, push the accelerator all  
the way down.  
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Mode). Vehicles with this feature  
have indicators on the steering  
wheel. The controls are on the back  
of the steering wheel. Tap the left  
control to downshift, and the right  
control to upshift. A Driver  
Manual Mode  
Drive Systems  
Tap Shift  
All-Wheel Drive  
If equipped, this feature transfers  
torque to the rear wheels as  
required. It is fully automatic, and  
adjusts itself as needed for road  
conditions.  
Information Center (DIC) message  
indicates the gear the vehicle is in.  
When accelerating the vehicle from  
a stop in snowy and icy conditions,  
you may want to shift into  
2 (Second) gear. A higher gear ratio  
allows you to gain more traction on  
slippery surfaces.  
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) performance  
is automatically reduced when you  
use the compact spare. To restore  
full AWD performance, and prevent  
excessive wear to the clutch in the  
AWD system, replace the compact  
spare tire with a full-size tire as  
soon as possible. See Compact  
Spare Tire on page 10-73.  
Tap Shift allows the driver to  
manually control the automatic  
transmission. To use Tap Shift, the  
shift lever must be in M (Manual  
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If driving safely on a wet road and it  
becomes necessary to slam on the  
brakes and continue braking to  
avoid a sudden obstacle, a  
computer senses the wheels are  
slowing down. If one of the wheels  
is about to stop rolling, the computer  
will separately work the brakes at  
each wheel.  
suddenly slows or stops. Always  
leave enough room up ahead to  
stop, even with ABS.  
Brakes  
Antilock Brake  
System (ABS)  
This vehicle has ABS, an advanced  
electronic braking system that helps  
prevent a braking skid.  
Using ABS  
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold  
the brake pedal down firmly and let  
ABS work. You may hear the ABS  
pump or motor operating and feel  
the brake pedal pulsate. This is  
normal.  
When the vehicle begins to drive  
away, ABS checks itself.  
ABS can change the brake pressure  
to each wheel, as required, faster  
than any driver could. This can help  
you steer around the obstacle while  
braking hard.  
A momentary motor or clicking noise  
might be heard while this test is  
going on, and it might even be  
noticed that the brake pedal moves  
a little. This is normal.  
Braking in Emergencies  
ABS allows you to steer and brake  
at the same time. In many  
emergencies, steering can help  
more than even the very best  
braking.  
As the brakes are applied, the  
computer keeps receiving updates  
on wheel speed and controls  
braking pressure accordingly.  
Remember: ABS does not change  
the time needed to get a foot up to  
the brake pedal or always decrease  
stopping distance. If you get too  
close to the vehicle in front of you,  
there will not be enough time to  
apply the brakes if that vehicle  
If there is a problem with ABS, this  
warning light stays on. See Antilock  
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light  
on page 5-22.  
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9-27  
The system has a red parking brake  
status light and an amber parking  
brake warning light. See Electric  
Parking Brake Light on page 5-21  
and Service Electric Parking Brake  
Light on page 5-22. There are also  
parking brake-related Driver  
The red parking brake status light  
will flash and then stay on once the  
EPB is fully applied. If the red  
parking brake status light flashes  
continuously, then the EPB is only  
partially applied or there is a  
Electric Parking Brake  
problem with the EPB. A DIC  
Information Center (DIC) messages.  
See Brake System Messages on  
page 5-36. In case of insufficient  
electrical power, the EPB cannot be  
applied or released.  
message will display. Release the  
EPB and try to apply it again. If the  
light does not come on, or keeps  
flashing, have the vehicle serviced.  
Do not drive the vehicle if the red  
parking brake status light is flashing.  
See your dealer. See Electric  
Before leaving the vehicle, check  
the red parking brake status light to  
ensure that the parking brake is  
applied.  
Parking Brake Light on page 5-21.  
The EPB switch is on the left side of  
the instrument panel. The EPB can  
always be activated, even if the  
ignition is off. To prevent draining  
the battery, avoid repeated cycles of  
the EPB when the engine is not  
running.  
If the amber parking brake warning  
light is on, lift up on the EPB switch  
and hold it up. Continue to hold the  
switch until the red parking brake  
status light remains on. If the amber  
parking brake warning light remains  
on, see your dealer.  
EPB Apply  
To apply the EPB:  
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a  
complete stop.  
2. Lift up the EPB switch  
momentarily.  
If the EPB is applied while the  
vehicle is moving, the vehicle will  
decelerate as long as the switch is  
held up. If the switch is held up until  
the vehicle comes to a stop, the  
EPB will remain applied.  
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Driving and Operating  
The vehicle may automatically apply  
the EPB in some situations when  
the vehicle is not moving. This is  
normal, and is done to periodically  
check the correct operation of the  
EPB system.  
brake status light is off. If either light  
stays on after release is attempted,  
see your dealer.  
Brake Assist  
This vehicle has a brake assist  
feature designed to assist the driver  
in stopping or decreasing vehicle  
speed in emergency driving  
conditions. This feature uses the  
stability system hydraulic brake  
control module to supplement the  
power brake system under  
conditions where the driver has  
quickly and forcefully applied the  
brake pedal in an attempt to quickly  
stop or slow down the vehicle. The  
stability system hydraulic brake  
control module increases brake  
pressure at each corner of the  
vehicle until the ABS activates.  
Minor brake pedal pulsation or  
pedal movement during this time is  
normal and the driver should  
continue to apply the brake pedal as  
the driving situation dictates. The  
brake assist feature will  
Caution  
{
Driving with the parking brake on  
can overheat the brake system  
and cause premature wear or  
damage to brake system parts.  
Make sure that the parking brake  
is fully released and the brake  
warning light is off before driving.  
If the EPB fails to apply, the rear  
wheels should be blocked to  
prevent vehicle movement.  
EPB Release  
To release the EPB:  
1. Place the ignition in the ACC/  
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN  
position.  
Automatic EPB Release  
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.  
The EPB will automatically release if  
the vehicle is running, placed into  
gear, and an attempt is made to  
drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration  
when the EPB is applied, to  
3. Push down momentarily on the  
EPB switch.  
The EPB is released when the red  
parking brake status light is off.  
preserve parking brake lining life.  
If the amber parking brake warning  
light is on, release the EPB by  
pushing down on the EPB switch  
and holding it down. Continue to  
hold the switch until the red parking  
If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle  
is pulling a trailer, see Driving  
Characteristics and Towing Tips on  
page 9-64.  
automatically disengage when the  
brake pedal is released or brake  
pedal pressure is quickly  
decreased.  
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StabiliTrak activates when the  
system senses a discrepancy  
Hill Start Assist (HSA)  
Ride Control Systems  
This vehicle has an HSA feature,  
which may be useful when the  
vehicle is stopped on a grade  
sufficient enough to activate HSA.  
This feature is designed to prevent  
the vehicle from rolling, either  
forward or rearward, during vehicle  
drive off. After the driver completely  
stops and holds the vehicle in a  
complete standstill on a grade, HSA  
will be automatically activated.  
During the transition period between  
when the driver releases the brake  
pedal and starts to accelerate to  
drive off on a grade, HSA holds the  
braking pressure for a maximum of  
two seconds to ensure that there is  
no rolling. The brakes will  
between the intended path and the  
direction the vehicle is actually  
traveling. StabiliTrak selectively  
applies braking pressure at any one  
of the vehicle's brakes to help steer  
the vehicle in the direction which  
you are steering.  
Traction Control/  
Electronic Stability  
Control  
System Operation  
The vehicle has a Traction Control  
System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an  
electronic stability control system.  
These systems help limit wheel slip  
and assist the driver in maintaining  
control, especially on slippery road  
conditions.  
If cruise control is being used and  
traction control or StabiliTrak begins  
to limit wheel spin, cruise control will  
disengage. Cruise control may be  
turned back on when road  
conditions allow.  
Both systems come on  
TCS activates if it senses that any  
of the drive wheels are spinning or  
beginning to lose traction. On an  
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the  
system will operate if it senses that  
any of the wheels are spinning or  
beginning to lose traction. When this  
happens, TCS applies the brakes to  
the spinning wheels and reduces  
engine power to limit wheel spin.  
automatically when the vehicle is  
started and begins to move. The  
systems may be heard or felt while  
they are operating or while  
performing diagnostic checks. This  
is normal and does not mean there  
is a problem with the vehicle.  
automatically release when the  
accelerator pedal is applied within  
the two-second window. It will not  
activate if the vehicle is in a drive  
gear and facing downhill, or if the  
vehicle is facing uphill and in  
It is recommended to leave both  
systems on for normal driving  
conditions, but it may be necessary  
to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets  
R (Reverse).  
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Driving and Operating  
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.  
See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on  
page 9-9 and Turning the Systems  
Off and Onlater in this section.  
If either system fails to turn on or to  
activate, a message displays in the  
Driver Information Center (DIC), and  
d comes on and stays on to  
Turning the Systems Off  
and On  
indicate that the system is inactive  
and is not assisting the driver in  
maintaining control. The vehicle is  
safe to drive, but driving should be  
adjusted accordingly.  
If d comes on and stays on:  
1. Stop the vehicle.  
The indicator light for both systems  
is in the instrument cluster. This  
light will:  
2. Turn the engine off and wait  
15 seconds.  
.
Flash when TCS is limiting  
wheel spin.  
3. Start the engine.  
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak  
is on the center stack.  
Drive the vehicle. If d comes on  
and stays on, the vehicle may need  
more time to diagnose the problem.  
If the condition persists, see your  
dealer.  
.
Flash when StabiliTrak is  
activated.  
Caution  
{
.
Turn on and stay on when either  
system is not working.  
Do not repeatedly brake or  
accelerate heavily when TCS is  
off. The vehicle driveline could be  
damaged.  
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To turn off only TCS, press and  
Sport: Use where road conditions  
or personal preference demand  
more control. This setting provides  
more feel,or response to road  
conditions.  
and release the g button. The  
Traction Off Light i and StabiliTrak  
Off Light g in the instrument cluster  
turn off and the appropriate DIC  
message is displayed.  
release the g button. The Traction  
Off Light i displays in the  
instrument cluster and the  
appropriate DIC message is  
displayed. See Ride Control System  
Messages on page 5-43. To turn  
TCS on again, press and release  
The vehicle is normally in Tour  
Mode. Sport Mode is engaged when  
the shift lever is placed in M  
(Manual Mode). When the shift lever  
is placed in D (Drive) the system will  
revert back to Tour Mode.  
Adding accessories can affect the  
vehicle performance. See  
Accessories and Modifications on  
page 10-3.  
the g button. The Traction Off Light  
i displayed in the instrument  
cluster will turn off and the  
appropriate DIC message is  
displayed.  
Magnetic Ride Control  
The Magnetic Ride Control monitors  
the suspension system.  
The Driver Information Center (DIC)  
briefly displays the appropriate  
message on vehicle startup or when  
a new mode is selected. See Ride  
Control System Messages on  
page 5-43.  
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when  
Based on road conditions, steering  
wheel angle, and vehicle speed, the  
system automatically adjusts to  
provide the best handling while  
providing a smooth ride. The Tour  
and Sport Modes will feel similar on  
a smooth road.  
the g button is pressed, the system  
will not turn off until the wheels stop  
spinning.  
Limited-Slip Rear Axle  
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,  
press and hold the g button until  
the Traction Off Light i and  
StabiliTrak Off Light g come on and  
stay on in the instrument cluster.  
The appropriate DIC message is  
displayed. See Ride Control System  
Messages on page 5-43. To turn  
TCS and StabiliTrak on again, press  
Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle  
can give more traction on snow,  
mud, ice, sand or gravel. When  
traction is low, this feature allows  
the drive wheel with the most  
Tour: Use for normal city and  
highway driving. This setting  
provides a smooth, soft ride.  
traction to move the vehicle. The  
limited-slip rear axle also gives the  
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Driving and Operating  
driver enhanced control when  
cornering hard or completing a  
maneuver, such as a lane change.  
If the compressor runs often for  
longer than one minute within the  
same trip and the vehicle remains  
low in the rear, see your dealer for  
service.  
Cruise Control  
Warning  
{
Automatic Level Control  
The automatic level control rear  
suspension is available on some  
vehicles.  
Cruise control can be dangerous  
where you cannot drive safely at  
a steady speed. Do not use  
cruise control on winding roads or  
in heavy traffic.  
If the vehicle is not used for several  
weeks, the rear of the vehicle may  
look low. When the engine is  
started, the vehicle will return to the  
proper height.  
This type of level control is fully  
automatic and will provide a better  
leveled riding position as well as  
better handling under a variety of  
passenger and loading conditions.  
An air compressor connected to the  
rear air springs will raise or lower  
the rear of the vehicle to maintain  
proper vehicle height. The system is  
activated when the engine is  
running and will automatically adjust  
vehicle height thereafter. The  
system may exhaust (lower vehicle  
height) for up to 10 minutes after the  
engine has been turned off. You  
may hear the air compressor  
Cruise control can be dangerous  
on slippery roads. On such roads,  
fast changes in tire traction can  
cause excessive wheel slip, and  
you could lose control. Do not use  
cruise control on slippery roads.  
If a weight-distributing hitch is being  
used, it is recommended to allow  
the air springs to inflate, thereby  
leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting  
the hitch.  
With cruise control, a speed of  
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can  
be maintained without keeping your  
foot on the accelerator. Cruise  
control does not work at speeds  
below about 40 km/h (25 mph).  
operating when the height is being  
adjusted; this is normal.  
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If the Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control system begins to  
limit wheel spin while using cruise  
control, the cruise control  
automatically disengages. See  
Traction Control/Electronic Stability  
Control on page 9-29. If a collision  
alert occurs when cruise control is  
activated, cruise control is  
disengaged. See Forward Collision  
Alert (FCA) System on page 9-50.  
When road conditions allow the  
cruise control to be safely used,  
cruise control can be turned  
back on.  
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,  
press +RES up to the second  
detent.  
SET(Set/Coast): Press the  
control down briefly to set the speed  
and activate cruise control. If the  
cruise control is already active, use  
to decrease vehicle speed. To  
decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph),  
press SETdown to the first detent.  
To decrease speed to the next  
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the  
speedometer, press SETdown to  
the second detent.  
J (On/Off): Press to turn the  
system on and off. A white indicator  
appears in the instrument cluster  
when cruise is turned on.  
* (Cancel): Press to disengage  
cruise control without erasing the  
set speed from memory.  
If the brakes are applied, cruise  
control disengages.  
+RES (Resume/Accelerate): If  
there is a set speed in memory,  
press the control up briefly to  
resume to that speed or press and  
hold to accelerate. If the cruise  
control is already active, use to  
increase vehicle speed. To increase  
speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press  
+RES up to the first detent. To  
increase speed to the next 5 km/h  
Setting Cruise Control  
If the J button is on when not in  
use, SETor +RES could get  
pressed and go into cruise when not  
desired. Keep the J button off  
when cruise is not being used.  
1. Press J.  
2. Get up to the desired speed.  
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3. Press and release SET. The  
desired set speed briefly  
appears in the instrument  
cluster.  
Increasing Speed While Using  
Cruise Control  
Reducing Speed While Using  
Cruise Control  
If the cruise control system is  
already activated:  
If the cruise control system is  
already activated:  
4. Remove foot from the  
accelerator.  
.
.
Press and hold +RES up until  
the desired speed is reached,  
then release it.  
Press and hold SETdown until  
the desired lower speed is  
reached, then release it.  
When the cruise control has been  
set to the desired speed, a green  
cruise control indicator appears on  
the instrument cluster and a cruise  
set speed message appears on the  
Head-Up Display (HUD),  
.
.
To increase vehicle speed in  
To decrease the vehicle speed in  
small increments, briefly press  
+RES up to the first detent. For  
each press, the vehicle goes  
about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster.  
small increments, briefly press  
SETdown to the first detent.  
For each press, the vehicle goes  
about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower.  
if equipped.  
.
.
To increase vehicle speed in  
To decrease the vehicle speed in  
Resuming a Set Speed  
larger increments, briefly press  
+RES up to the second detent.  
For each press, the vehicle  
speed increases to the next  
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the  
speedometer.  
larger increments, briefly press  
SETdown to the second  
detent. For each press, the  
vehicle speed decreases to the  
next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the  
speedometer.  
If the cruise control is set at a  
desired speed and then the brakes  
are applied or * is pressed, the  
cruise control is disengaged without  
erasing the set speed from memory.  
The speedometer reading can be  
displayed in either English or metric  
units. See Instrument Cluster on  
page 5-9. The increment value used  
depends on the units displayed.  
The cruise control system may  
automatically brake to slow the  
vehicle down.  
Once the vehicle speed reaches  
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more,  
press +RES up to the first detent  
briefly. The vehicle returns to the  
previous set speed.  
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The speedometer reading can be  
displayed in either English or metric  
units. See Instrument Cluster on  
page 5-9. The increment value used  
depends on the units displayed.  
automatically brake to slow the  
vehicle down. Also, you may have  
to brake or shift to a lower gear to  
keep your speed down. If the brake  
pedal is applied, cruise control  
disengages.  
Adaptive Cruise Control  
If equipped with Adaptive Cruise  
Control (ACC), it allows the driver to  
select the cruise control set speed  
and following gap. Read this entire  
section before using this system.  
The following gap is the following  
time between your vehicle and a  
vehicle detected directly ahead in  
your path, moving in the same  
direction. If no vehicle is detected in  
your path, ACC works like regular  
cruise control. ACC uses camera  
and radar sensors. See Radio  
Frequency Statement on  
Passing Another Vehicle While  
Using Cruise Control  
Ending Cruise Control  
Use the accelerator pedal to  
increase the vehicle speed. When  
you take your foot off the pedal, the  
vehicle will slow down to the  
previous set cruise speed.  
There are four ways to end cruise  
control:  
.
Step lightly on the brake pedal.  
.
Press *.  
.
While pressing the accelerator pedal  
or shortly following the release to  
override cruise, briefly applying the  
SETswitch will result in cruise set  
to the current vehicle speed.  
Shift the transmission to  
N (Neutral).  
page 13-12.  
.
Press J.  
If a vehicle is detected in your path,  
ACC can apply acceleration or  
limited, moderate braking to  
Erasing Speed Memory  
Using Cruise Control on Hills  
The cruise control set speed is  
maintain the selected following gap.  
To disengage ACC, apply the brake.  
If ACC is controlling your vehicle  
speed when the traction control  
system (TCS) or electronic stability  
control system activates, the ACC  
may automatically disengage.  
How well the cruise control will work  
on hills depends upon the vehicle  
speed, load, and the steepness of  
the hills. When going up steep hills,  
you might have to step on the  
accelerator pedal to maintain your  
speed. When going downhill, the  
cruise control system may  
erased from memory if J is  
pressed or if the ignition is  
turned off.  
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See Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control on page 9-29.  
When road conditions allow ACC to  
be safely used, the ACC can be  
turned back on.  
Warning  
{
Adaptive Cruise Control will not  
detect or brake for children,  
pedestrians, animals, or other  
objects.  
ACC will not engage if the TCS or  
StabiliTrak electronic stability control  
system is disabled.  
Do not use Adaptive Cruise  
Control when:  
.
Warning  
On winding and hilly roads or  
{
when the sensors are  
blocked by snow, ice, or dirt.  
The system may not detect a  
vehicle ahead. Keep the  
entire front of the vehicle  
clean.  
ACC has limited braking ability  
and may not have time to slow  
the vehicle down enough to avoid  
a collision with another vehicle  
you are following. This can occur  
when vehicles suddenly slow or  
stop ahead, or enter your lane.  
Also see Alerting the Driverin  
this section. Complete attention is  
always required while driving and  
you should be ready to take  
J (On/Off): Press to turn the  
system on or off. The indicator turns  
white on the instrument cluster  
when ACC is turned on.  
.
Visibility is low, such as in  
+RES (Resume/Accelerate):  
Press the control up briefly to  
resume the previous set speed or to  
increase vehicle speed if ACC is  
already activated. To increase  
speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press  
+RES up to the first detent. To  
increase speed to the next 5 km/h  
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,  
press +RES up to the second  
detent.  
fog, rain, or snow conditions.  
Adaptive Cruise Control  
performance is limited under  
these conditions.  
.
On slippery roads where fast  
changes in tire traction can  
cause excessive wheel slip.  
action and apply the brakes. See  
Defensive Driving on page 9-3.  
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SET(Set/Coast): Press the  
control down briefly to set the speed  
and activate ACC or to decrease  
vehicle speed if ACC is already  
activated. To decrease speed by  
1 km/h (1 mph), press SETdown to  
the first detent. To decrease speed  
to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on  
the speedometer, press SETdown  
to the second detent.  
Select the set speed desired for  
cruise. This is the vehicle speed  
when no vehicle is detected in  
its path.  
The ACC indicator displays on the  
instrument cluster and Head-Up  
Display (HUD). When ACC is active,  
the indicator will be lit green.  
ACC will not set at a speed less  
than 25 km/h (16 mph), although it  
can be resumed when driving at  
lower speeds.  
Be mindful of speed limits,  
surrounding traffic speeds, and  
weather conditions when selecting  
the set speed.  
To set ACC:  
Resuming a Set Speed  
If the ACC is set at a desired speed  
and then the brakes are applied,  
ACC is disengaged without erasing  
the set speed from memory.  
* (Cancel): Press to disengage  
ACC without erasing the selected  
set speed.  
1. Press J.  
2. Get up to the desired speed.  
3. Press and release SET.  
[ (Follow Distance Gap): Press  
to select a following gap time (or  
distance) setting for ACC of Far,  
Medium, or Near.  
To begin using ACC again, press  
+RES up briefly. The vehicle returns  
to the previous set speed.  
4. Remove foot from the  
accelerator.  
After ACC is set, it may immediately  
apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead  
is detected closer than the selected  
following gap.  
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control  
If the cruise button is on when not in  
use, it could get pressed and go into  
cruise when not desired. Keep the  
cruise control button off when cruise  
is not being used.  
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.
.
.
To increase vehicle speed in  
larger increments, press +RES  
up to the second detent. For  
each press, the vehicle speed  
increases to the next 5 km/h  
(5 mph) mark on the  
Press and hold SETdown until  
the desired lower speed is  
reached, then release it.  
Increasing Speed While ACC is at  
a Set Speed  
If ACC is already activated, do one  
of the following:  
To decrease the vehicle speed in  
smaller increments, press SET−  
down to the first detent. For  
each press, the vehicle goes  
about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower.  
.
Use the accelerator to get to the  
speedometer.  
higher speed. Press SETdown.  
Release the control and the  
accelerator pedal. The vehicle  
will now cruise at the higher  
speed.  
When it is determined that there is  
no vehicle ahead or the vehicle  
ahead is beyond the selected  
following gap, then the vehicle  
speed will increase to the set speed.  
.
To decrease the vehicle speed in  
larger increments, press SET−  
down to the second detent. For  
each press, the vehicle speed  
decreases to the next 5 km/h  
(5 mph) mark on the  
When the accelerator pedal is  
pressed, ACC will not brake  
because it is overridden.  
A warning message will appear  
on the Driver Information Center  
(DIC) and Head-Up Display  
(HUD). See Cruise Control  
Messages on page 5-37.  
The speedometer reading can be  
displayed in either English or metric  
units. See Instrument Cluster on  
page 5-9. The increment value used  
depends on the units displayed.  
speedometer.  
The speedometer reading can be  
displayed in either English or metric  
units. See Instrument Cluster on  
page 5-9. The increment value used  
depends on the units displayed.  
Reducing Speed While ACC is at a  
Set Speed  
.
Press and hold +RES up until  
If ACC is already activated, do one  
of the following:  
the desired set speed appears  
on the display, then release it.  
Selecting the Follow Distance Gap  
.
.
Use the brake to get to the  
When a slower moving vehicle is  
detected ahead within the selected  
following gap, ACC will adjust the  
vehicle's speed and attempt to  
maintain the follow distance gap  
selected.  
To increase vehicle speed in  
desired lower speed. Press  
SETdown and release the  
accelerator pedal. The vehicle  
will now cruise at the lower  
speed.  
small increments, press +RES  
up to the first detent. For each  
press, the vehicle goes 1 km/h  
(1 mph) faster.  
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Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward  
Collision Alert (FCA) System on  
page 9-50.  
Approaching and Following a  
Vehicle  
Press [ on the steering wheel to  
adjust the following gap. Each press  
cycles the gap button through three  
settings: Far, Medium, or Near.  
Alerting the Driver  
When pressed, the current gap  
setting displays briefly on the  
instrument cluster and HUD. The  
gap setting will be maintained until it  
is changed.  
The vehicle ahead symbol is in the  
instrument cluster and HUD display.  
Since each gap setting corresponds  
to a following time (Far, Medium,  
or Near), the following distance will  
vary based on vehicle speed. The  
faster the vehicle speed, the further  
back your vehicle will follow a  
vehicle detected ahead. Consider  
traffic and weather conditions when  
selecting the following gap. The  
range of selectable gaps may not be  
appropriate for all drivers and  
driving conditions.  
The vehicle ahead symbol only  
displays when a vehicle is detected  
in your vehicles path moving in the  
same direction.  
If ACC is engaged, driver action  
may be required when ACC cannot  
apply sufficient braking because of  
approaching a vehicle too rapidly.  
If this symbol is not displaying, ACC  
will not respond to or brake to  
vehicles ahead.  
When this condition occurs, the  
collision alert symbol on the HUD  
will flash on the windshield. Either  
eight beeps will sound from the  
front, or both sides of the Safety  
Alert Seat will pulse five times. See  
Collision/Detection Systemsunder  
Vehicle Personalization on  
ACC automatically slows the vehicle  
down and adjusts vehicle speed to  
follow the vehicle in front at the  
selected follow gap. The vehicle  
speed increases or decreases to  
follow the vehicle in front of you, but  
will not exceed the set speed. It may  
apply limited braking, if necessary.  
When braking is active, the brake  
Changing the gap setting  
automatically changes the alert  
timing sensitivity (Far, Medium,  
or Near) for the Forward Collision  
page 5-47.  
See Defensive Driving on page 9-3.  
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lights will come on. The automatic  
braking may feel or sound different  
than if the brakes were applied  
manually. This is normal.  
ACC Automatically Disengages  
traffic ahead before proceeding. In  
addition, the left and right sides of  
the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three  
times, or three beeps will sound.  
See Alert Typeand Go Notifierin  
Collision/Detection Systemsunder  
Vehicle Personalization on  
ACC may automatically disengage  
and the driver will need to manually  
apply the brakes to slow the  
vehicle when:  
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving  
Objects  
.
The sensors are blocked.  
page 5-47.  
.
The Traction Control System  
Warning  
{
(TCS) or electronic stability  
control system has activated or  
been disabled.  
When the vehicle ahead drives  
away, press +RES or the  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  
may not detect and react to  
stopped or slow-moving vehicles  
ahead of you. For example, the  
system may not brake for a  
vehicle it has never detected  
moving. This can occur in  
stop-and-go traffic or when a  
vehicle suddenly appears due to  
a vehicle ahead changing lanes.  
Your vehicle may not stop and  
could cause a crash. Use caution  
when using ACC. Your complete  
attention is always required while  
driving and you should be ready  
to take action and apply the  
brakes.  
accelerator pedal to resume cruise  
control. If stopped for more than  
two minutes or if the driver door is  
opened and the driver safety belt is  
unbuckled, the ACC automatically  
applies the Electric Parking Brake to  
hold the vehicle. The Electric  
Parking Brake status light will turn  
on. See Electric Parking Brake on  
page 9-27. To resume ACC and  
release the Electric Parking Brake,  
press the accelerator pedal.  
.
No traffic or other objects are  
being detected.  
.
There is a fault in the system.  
The ACC active symbol will not be  
displayed when ACC is no longer  
active.  
Notification to Resume ACC  
ACC will maintain a follow gap  
behind a detected vehicle and slow  
your vehicle to a stop behind that  
vehicle.  
A DIC warning message may  
display indicating to shift to P (Park)  
before exiting the vehicle. See  
Vehicle Messages on page 5-35.  
If the stopped vehicle ahead has  
driven away and ACC has not  
resumed, the vehicle ahead symbol  
will flash as a reminder to check  
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9-41  
ACC Override  
Warning  
{
If using the accelerator pedal while  
ACC is active, a DIC warning  
message will indicate that automatic  
braking will not occur. See Vehicle  
Messages on page 5-35. ACC will  
resume operation when the  
accelerator pedal is not being  
pressed.  
If ACC has stopped the vehicle,  
and if ACC is disengaged, turned  
off, or canceled, the vehicle will  
no longer be held at a stop. The  
vehicle can move. When ACC is  
holding the vehicle at a stop,  
always be prepared to manually  
apply the brakes.  
accelerates up to the set speed,  
especially when following a  
vehicle exiting or entering exit  
ramps. You could lose control of  
the vehicle or crash. Do not use  
ACC while driving on an entrance  
or exit ramp. Always be ready to  
use the brakes if necessary.  
Warning  
{
The ACC will not automatically  
apply the brakes if your foot is  
resting on the accelerator pedal.  
You could crash into a vehicle  
ahead of you.  
Warning  
Warning  
{
{
Leaving the vehicle without  
placing it in P (Park) can be  
dangerous. Do not leave the  
vehicle while it is being held at a  
stop by ACC. Always place the  
vehicle in P (Park) and turn off  
the ignition before leaving the  
vehicle.  
On curves, ACC may respond to  
a vehicle in another lane, or may  
not have time to react to a vehicle  
in your lane. You could crash into  
a vehicle ahead of you, or lose  
control of your vehicle. Give extra  
attention in curves and be ready  
to use the brakes if necessary.  
Select an appropriate speed while  
driving in curves.  
Curves in the Road  
Warning  
{
On curves, ACC may not detect a  
vehicle ahead in your lane. You  
could be startled if the vehicle  
(Continued)  
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ACC may operate differently in a  
sharp curve. It may reduce the  
vehicle speed if the curve is too  
sharp.  
Other Vehicle Lane Changes  
ACC may detect a vehicle that is  
not in your lane and apply the  
brakes.  
ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead  
until it is completely in the lane. The  
brakes may need to be manually  
applied.  
ACC may occasionally provide an  
alert and/or braking that is  
When following a vehicle and  
entering a curve, ACC may not  
detect the vehicle ahead and  
accelerate to the set speed. When  
this happens, the vehicle ahead  
symbol will not appear.  
considered unnecessary. It could  
respond to vehicles in different  
lanes, signs, guardrails, and other  
stationary objects when entering or  
exiting a curve. This is normal  
operation. The vehicle does not  
need service.  
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.
Do Not Use ACC on Hills and  
When Towing a Trailer  
Press J.  
Driver Assistance  
Systems  
This vehicle may have features that  
work together to help avoid crashes  
or reduce crash damage while  
driving, backing, and parking. Read  
this entire section before using  
these systems.  
Erasing Speed Memory  
The cruise control set speed is  
erased from memory if J is  
pressed or if the ignition is  
turned off.  
Cleaning the Sensing System  
The camera sensor on the back of  
the rearview mirror and the radar  
sensors on the front of the vehicle  
can become blocked by snow, ice,  
dirt, or mud. These areas need to  
be cleaned for ACC to operate  
properly.  
Warning  
{
Do not use ACC when driving on  
steep hills or when towing a trailer.  
ACC will not detect a vehicle in the  
lane while driving on steep hills. The  
driver will often need to take over  
acceleration and braking on steep  
hills, especially when towing a  
trailer. If the brakes are applied, the  
ACC disengages.  
Do not rely on the Driver  
Assistance Systems. These  
systems do not replace the need  
for paying attention and driving  
safely. You may not hear or feel  
alerts or warnings provided by  
these systems. Failure to use  
proper care when driving may  
result in injury, death, or vehicle  
damage. See Defensive Driving  
on page 9-3.  
For cleaning instructions, see  
Washing the Vehicleunder  
Exterior Care on page 10-81.  
System operation may also be  
limited under snow, heavy rain,  
or road spray conditions.  
Disengaging ACC  
There are three ways to  
disengage ACC:  
(Continued)  
.
Step lightly on the brake pedal.  
.
Press *.  
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Warning (Continued)  
Audible or Safety Alert Seat  
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)  
Some driver assistance features  
alert the driver of obstacles by  
beeping. To change the volume of  
the warning chime, see Comfort  
and Convenienceunder Vehicle  
Personalization on page 5-47.  
When the vehicle is shifted into  
R (Reverse), the RVC displays an  
image of the area behind the vehicle  
in the center stack display. The  
previous screen displays when the  
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)  
after a short delay. To return to the  
previous screen sooner, press a  
button on the infotainment system,  
shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle  
speed of 8 km/h (5 mph).  
Under many conditions, these  
systems will not:  
.
Detect children, pedestrians,  
bicyclists, or animals.  
If equipped with the Safety Alert  
Seat, the driver seat cushion may  
provide a vibrating pulse alert  
instead of beeping. To change this,  
see Collision/Detection Systems”  
under Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
.
Detect vehicles or objects  
outside the area monitored by  
the system.  
.
Work at all driving speeds.  
.
Warn you or provide you with  
enough time to avoid a crash.  
.
Work under poor visibility or  
Assistance Systems for  
Parking or Backing  
bad weather conditions.  
.
Work if the detection sensor  
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera  
(RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA),  
Front Park Assist (FPA), Rear  
Automatic Braking (RAB) and  
Backing Warning System, Rear  
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and  
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) may  
help the driver park or avoid objects.  
Always check around the vehicle  
when parking or backing.  
is not cleaned or is covered  
by ice, snow, mud, or dirt.  
Complete attention is always  
required while driving, and you  
should be ready to take action  
and apply the brakes and/or steer  
the vehicle to avoid crashes.  
1. View Displayed by the  
Camera  
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shorter during warmer or humid  
weather. Blocked sensors will not  
detect objects and can also cause  
false detections. Keep the sensors  
clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and  
slush; and clean sensors after a car  
wash in freezing temperatures.  
Warning  
{
The RVC system does not display  
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,  
crossing traffic, animals, or any  
other object located outside the  
camera's field of view, below the  
bumper, or under the vehicle.  
Perceived distances may be  
different from actual distances.  
Do not back the vehicle using  
only the RVC screen. Failure to  
use proper care before backing  
may result in injury, death,  
Warning  
{
1. View Displayed by the  
Camera  
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper  
The parking assist system does  
not detect children, pedestrians,  
bicyclists, animals, or objects  
located below the bumper or that  
are too close or too far from the  
vehicle. It is not available at  
speeds greater than 8 km/h  
(5 mph). To prevent injury, death,  
or vehicle damage, even with  
parking assist, always check the  
area around the vehicle and  
check all mirrors before moving  
forward or backing.  
Displayed images may be farther or  
closer than they appear. The area  
displayed is limited and objects that  
are close to either corner of the  
bumper or under the bumper do not  
display.  
or vehicle damage. Always check  
behind and around the vehicle  
before backing.  
A warning triangle may display on  
the RVC screen to show where the  
Rear Parking Assist (RPA) has  
detected an object. This triangle  
changes from amber to red and  
increases in size the closer the  
object.  
With RPA, and if equipped with FPA,  
as the vehicle moves at speeds of  
less than 8 km/h (5 mph) the  
sensors on the bumpers may detect  
objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind and  
1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle  
within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off  
the ground and below bumper level.  
These detection distances may be  
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Alert Seat will pulse five times.  
Beeps for Front Parking Assist are  
higher pitched than for Rear Parking  
Assist.  
Warning  
{
The Backing Warning System  
only operates at speeds greater  
than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not  
detect children, pedestrians,  
bicyclists, animals, or objects  
below the bumper or that are too  
close or too far from the vehicle.  
In some situations, such as at  
higher backing speeds, there may  
not be enough time for the short,  
sharp application of the vehicle  
brake system to occur. To prevent  
injury, death, or vehicle damage,  
even with the Backing Warning  
System, always check the area  
around the vehicle and check all  
mirrors before backing.  
Backing Warning and Rear  
Automatic Braking  
Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise  
Control (ACC) have the Backing  
Warning System and Rear  
Automatic Braking (RAB) system.  
The Backing Warning part of this  
system can warn of rear objects  
when backing up at speeds greater  
than 8 km/h (5 mph).  
The instrument cluster may have a  
parking assist display with bars that  
show distance to objectand object  
location information for RPA, and on  
some vehicles, for the Front Parking  
Assist system. As the object gets  
closer, more bars light up and the  
bars change color from yellow to  
amber to red.  
The Backing Warning System will  
beep once from the rear when an  
object is first detected, or pulse  
twice on both sides of the Safety  
Alert Seat. When the system  
detects a potential crash, beeps will  
be heard from the rear, or five  
pulses will be felt on both sides of  
the Safety Alert Seat. There may  
also be a brief, sharp application of  
the brakes.  
When an object is first detected in  
the rear, one beep will be heard  
from the rear, or both sides of the  
Safety Alert Seat will pulse two  
times. When an object is very close  
(<0.6 m (2 ft) in the vehicle rear,  
or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the vehicle front),  
five beeps will sound from the front  
or rear depending on object  
When the vehicle is in R (Reverse)  
and if it is backing too fast to avoid  
a crash with a detected object  
directly behind the vehicle, the Rear  
Automatic Braking (RAB) system  
location, or both sides of the Safety  
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may automatically brake hard to a  
stop to help avoid or reduce the  
harm caused by a backing crash.  
Warning (Continued)  
Automatic Braking, always check  
the area around the vehicle  
before and while backing.  
Braking system. Before releasing  
the brakes, check the RVC  
screen and check the area  
around the vehicle to make sure it  
is safe to proceed.  
Warning  
{
Rear Automatic Braking may not  
avoid many types of backing  
crashes. Do not wait for the  
automatic braking to apply. This  
system is not designed to replace  
driver braking and only works in  
R (Reverse) when an object is  
detected directly behind the  
vehicle. It may not brake or stop  
in time to avoid a crash. It will not  
brake for objects when the  
vehicle is moving at very low  
speeds. It does not detect  
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,  
animals, or objects below the  
bumper or that are too close or  
too far from the vehicle. To  
Pressing the brake pedal after the  
vehicle comes to a stop will release  
the Rear Automatic Braking. If the  
brake pedal is not pressed soon  
after the stop, the Electric Parking  
Brake (EPB) may be set. When it is  
safe, press the accelerator pedal  
firmly at any time to override the  
Rear Automatic Braking.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)  
If equipped, RCTA displays a red  
warning triangle with a left or right  
pointing arrow on the RVC screen to  
warn of traffic coming from the left  
or right. This system detects objects  
coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from  
the left or right side of the vehicle.  
When an object is detected, either  
three beeps sound from the left or  
right or three Safety Alert Seat  
pulses occur on the left or right side,  
depending on the direction of the  
detected vehicle.  
Warning  
{
There may be instances where  
unexpected or undesired  
automatic braking occurs. If this  
happens, either press the brake  
pedal or firmly press the  
prevent injury, death, or vehicle  
damage, even with Rear  
Use caution while backing up when  
towing a trailer, as the RCTA  
detection zones that extend out  
accelerator pedal to release the  
brakes from the Rear Automatic  
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from the back of the vehicle do not  
move further back when a trailer is  
towed.  
To turn the rear parking assist  
symbols or guidance lines on or off,  
see Rear Cameraunder Vehicle  
Personalization on page 5-47.  
Warning (Continued)  
soft or narrow, objects high off the  
ground such as flatbed trucks,  
or objects below ground level  
such as large potholes. Always  
verify that the parking space is  
appropriate for parking a vehicle.  
APA does not respond to changes  
in the parking space, such as  
movement of an adjacent vehicle,  
or a person or object entering the  
parking space. APA does not  
detect or avoid traffic that is  
behind or alongside of the  
Turning the Features On or Off  
RCTA can be turned on or off  
through vehicle personalization. See  
Collision/Detection Systemsunder  
Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
Automatic Parking  
Assist (APA)  
The X button on the center stack  
is used to turn on or off the Front  
and Rear Parking Assist, Rear  
Automatic Braking, and Backing  
Warning System at the same time.  
The indicator light next to the button  
comes on when the features are on  
and turns off when the features  
have been disabled.  
If equipped, APA searches for and  
steers the vehicle into parallel and  
perpendicular parking spots. When  
using APA, you must still shift gears,  
and control the brakes and  
accelerator. The Driver information  
Center (DIC) and audible beeps  
help to guide parking maneuvers.  
vehicle. Always be prepared to  
stop the vehicle during the  
parking maneuver.  
The system is available when the  
vehicle speed is below  
Turn off parking assist and Rear  
Automatic Braking when towing a  
trailer.  
Warning  
{
30 km/h (18 mph). Press O on the  
center stack to enable the system to  
begin searching for a space that is  
APA does not apply the brakes.  
APA may not detect objects in the  
parking space, objects that are  
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large enough to park. The system  
cannot detect whether it is a legal  
parking space.  
If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but  
does not steer into the expected  
space, this may be because the  
system is maneuvering the vehicle  
into a previously detected space.  
The APA system does not need  
service.  
to avoid vehicles, pedestrians,  
or objects. If the vehicle exceeds  
10 km/h (6 mph), APA is  
automatically disengaged. A DIC  
progress arrow displays the status  
of the parking maneuver. Depending  
on the space size, additional  
maneuvers may be required, and  
there will be additional instructions.  
When changing gears, allow the  
automatic steering to complete  
before continuing the parking  
maneuver. APA will beep and  
display a PARKING COMPLETE  
message. Place the vehicle in  
P (Park).  
If the vehicle is equipped with  
perpendicular parking mode, press  
and hold O during the search  
process to switch the APA parking  
mode between perpendicular and  
parallel parking.  
APA searches for parking spaces to  
the right of the vehicle. To search for  
a parking space to the left, turn on  
the left turn signal.  
APA may automatically disengage if:  
APA will instruct the vehicle to stop  
once a large enough space is found.  
Follow the instructions in the DIC.  
When instructed to drive in reverse,  
shift to R (Reverse) to engage  
.
The steering wheel is used by  
the driver.  
.
The maximum allowed speed is  
exceeded.  
automatic steering. The steering  
wheel will vibrate briefly as a  
reminder to remove hands from the  
steering wheel. Check surroundings  
and continue braking or accelerating  
as needed, and be prepared to stop  
.
There is a failure with the APA  
system.  
After completely passing a large  
enough space, an audible beep  
occurs and a red symbol displays in  
the DIC.  
.
Electronic stability control or  
antilock brakes are activated.  
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A high priority vehicle message  
is displayed in the DIC.  
Forward Collision Alert  
(FCA) System  
Warning  
{
.
An incoming call is received  
through a connected phone.  
Disconnect the phone from the  
vehicle to prevent APA from  
disengaging.  
FCA is a warning system and  
does not apply the brakes. When  
approaching a slower-moving or  
stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,  
or when following a vehicle too  
closely, FCA may not provide a  
warning with enough time to help  
avoid a crash. FCA does not warn  
of pedestrians, animals, signs,  
guardrails, bridges, construction  
barrels, or other objects. Be ready  
to take action and apply the  
If equipped, the FCA system may  
help to avoid or reduce the harm  
caused by front-end crashes. When  
approaching a vehicle ahead too  
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing  
alert on the windshield and rapidly  
beeps or pulses the driver seat.  
FCA also lights an amber visual  
alert if following another vehicle  
much too closely.  
To cancel APA, press the APA  
button again.  
When the System Does Not Seem  
to Work Properly  
The APA system may require a  
short period of driving along curves  
to calibrate.  
FCA detects vehicles within a  
distance of approximately 60 m  
(197 ft) and operates at speeds  
above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the  
vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control  
(ACC), it can detect vehicles to  
distances of approximately 110 m  
(360 ft) and operates at all speeds.  
See Adaptive Cruise Control on  
page 9-35.  
brakes. For more information, see  
Defensive Driving on page 9-3.  
Assistance Systems for  
Driving  
If equipped, when driving the  
vehicle forward, Forward Collision  
Alert (FCA), Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping  
Assist (LKA), Side Blind Zone Alert  
(SBZA), and/or the Active  
FCA can be disabled with the FCA  
steering wheel control, or if your  
vehicle is equipped with Adaptive  
Cruise Control (ACC), through  
vehicle personalization. See the  
Auto Collision Preparationportion  
of Collision/Detection Systems”  
under Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
Emergency Braking System can  
help to avoid a crash or reduce  
crash damage.  
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Warning (Continued)  
or ice, or if the windshield is  
damaged. It may also not detect a  
vehicle on winding or hilly roads,  
or in conditions that can limit  
visibility such as fog, rain,  
Without Head-Up Display  
When your vehicle approaches  
another detected vehicle too rapidly,  
the red FCA display will flash on the  
windshield. Also, eight rapid  
or snow, or if the headlamps or  
windshield are not cleaned or in  
proper condition. Keep the  
windshield, headlamps, and FCA  
sensors clean and in good repair.  
FCA warnings will not occur unless  
the FCA system detects a vehicle  
ahead. When a vehicle is detected,  
the vehicle ahead indicator will  
display green. Vehicles may not be  
detected on curves, highway exit  
ramps, or hills; or due to poor  
visibility. FCA will not detect another  
vehicle ahead until it is completely  
in the driving lane.  
high-pitched beeps will sound from  
the front, or both sides of the Safety  
Alert Seat will pulse five times.  
When this Collision Alert occurs, the  
brake system may prepare for driver  
braking to occur more rapidly which  
can cause a brief, mild deceleration.  
Continue to apply the brake pedal  
as needed. Cruise control may be  
disengaged when the Collision Alert  
occurs.  
Collision Alert  
Warning  
{
FCA does not provide a warning  
to help avoid a crash, unless it  
detects a vehicle. FCA may not  
detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA  
sensor is blocked by dirt, snow,  
With Head-Up Display  
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Tailgating Alert  
The Collision Alert control is on the  
Unnecessary Alerts  
steering wheel. Press [ to set the  
FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near,  
or on some vehicles, Off. The first  
button press shows the current  
setting on the DIC. Additional button  
presses will change this setting. The  
chosen setting will remain until it is  
changed and will affect the timing of  
both the Collision Alert and the  
Tailgating Alert features. The timing  
of both alerts will vary based on  
vehicle speed. The faster the  
FCA may provide unnecessary  
alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles  
in other lanes, objects that are not  
vehicles, or shadows. These alerts  
are normal operation and the  
vehicle does not need service.  
The vehicle ahead indicator will  
display amber when you are  
following a vehicle ahead much too  
closely.  
Cleaning the System  
If the FCA system does not seem to  
operate properly, cleaning the  
outside of the windshield in front the  
rearview mirror, and cleaning the  
front of the vehicle where radar  
sensors are located, may correct  
the issue.  
Selecting the Alert Timing  
vehicle speed, the farther away the  
alert will occur. Consider traffic and  
weather conditions when selecting  
the alert timing. The range of  
selectable alert timings may not be  
appropriate for all drivers and  
driving conditions.  
Active Emergency  
Braking System  
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise  
Control (ACC) it also has the Active  
Emergency Braking System, which  
includes Intelligent Brake  
If your vehicle is equipped with  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),  
changing the FCA timing setting  
automatically changes the following  
gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near).  
Assist (IBA) and the Automatic  
Collision Preparation (ACP) System.  
These systems can provide a boost  
to braking or automatically brake the  
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vehicle to help avoid or lessen the  
severity of crashes when driving in a  
forward gear.  
Automatic Collision  
Preparation (ACP) System  
Warning (Continued)  
.
Detect a vehicle ahead on  
winding or hilly roads.  
When driving in a forward gear  
above 4 km/h (2.5 mph), ACP may  
help reduce crash damage by  
applying the brakes. It has a  
detection range of approximately  
60 m (197 ft). This front automatic  
braking can only occur if a vehicle is  
detected. This is shown by the FCA  
vehicle ahead indicator being lit.  
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)  
System on page 9-50.  
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)  
.
.
Detect a stopped or  
slow-moving vehicle or other  
object ahead.  
IBA may activate when the brake  
pedal is applied quickly by providing  
a boost to braking based on the  
speed of approach and distance to  
a vehicle ahead.  
Detect a vehicle when  
weather limits visibility, such  
as in fog, rain, or snow. In  
these situations, ACP sensor  
performance is limited.  
Minor brake pedal pulsations or  
pedal movement during this time is  
normal and the brake pedal should  
continue to be applied as needed.  
IBA will automatically disengage  
only when the brake pedal is  
released.  
Complete attention is always  
required while driving, and you  
should be ready to take action  
and apply the brakes and/or steer  
the vehicle to avoid crashes.  
Warning  
{
ACP is an emergency crash  
preparation feature and is not  
designed to avoid crashes. Do  
not rely on ACP to brake the  
vehicle.  
Warning  
{
Brake Preparation  
IBA may increase vehicle braking  
in situations when it may not be  
necessary. You could block the  
flow of traffic. If this occurs, take  
your foot off the brake pedal and  
then apply the brakes as needed.  
When quickly approaching a vehicle  
ahead, Brake Preparation reduces  
brake response time by having the  
brake system prepared for driver  
braking to occur more rapidly.  
ACP may not:  
.
Respond to stopped vehicles,  
pedestrians, or animals.  
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Automatic Braking  
Side Blind Zone  
Alert (SBZA)  
If equipped, the SBZA system is a  
lane-changing aid that assists  
drivers with avoiding crashes that  
occur with vehicles in the side blind  
zone (or spot) areas. The SBZA  
warning display will light up in the  
corresponding outside side mirror  
and will flash if the turn signal is on.  
Warning (Continued)  
If ACP detects it is about to crash  
with the vehicle you are following  
that is moving or has come to a  
stop, and the brakes have not been  
applied, it may automatically brake  
hard. This can help to reduce crash  
damage and it may even help to  
avoid some very low speed crashes.  
Automatic Braking may slow the  
vehicle to a complete stop to try to  
avoid a potential crash. If this  
happens, Automatic Braking may  
engage the Electric Parking Brake  
(EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop.  
To release the EPB, press the EPB  
button. A firm press of the  
It could respond to a turning  
vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs,  
and other non-moving objects. To  
override Automatic Braking, firmly  
press the accelerator pedal, if it is  
safe to do so.  
Automatic Braking can be disabled  
or reduced through vehicle  
personalization. See the Auto  
Collision Preparationportion of  
Collision/Detection Systemsunder  
Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47.  
Warning  
{
SBZA does not alert the driver to  
vehicles rapidly approaching  
outside of the side blind zones,  
pedestrians, bicyclists,  
or animals. It may not provide  
alerts when changing lanes under  
all driving conditions. Failure to  
use proper care when changing  
lanes may result in injury, death,  
or vehicle damage. Before  
accelerator pedal will also release  
Automatic Braking and the EPB.  
Warning  
{
Using the Automatic Collision  
Preparation System while towing  
a trailer could cause you to lose  
control of the vehicle and crash.  
Turn the system off when towing  
a trailer.  
Warning  
{
Automatic Braking may  
automatically brake the vehicle  
suddenly in situations where it is  
unexpected and undesired.  
making a lane change, always  
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zone starts at approximately the  
middle of the vehicle and goes back  
5 m (16 ft).  
right side mirror display will light up  
if a vehicle is detected in that blind  
zone. If the turn signal is activated  
in the same direction of a detected  
vehicle, this display will flash as an  
extra warning not to change lanes.  
Warning (Continued)  
check mirrors, glance over your  
shoulder, and use the turn  
signals.  
How the System Works  
The SBZA symbol lights up in the  
side mirrors when the system  
SBZA can be disabled through  
vehicle personalization. See  
Collision Detection Systemsunder  
Vehicle Personalization on  
page 5-47. If SBZA is disabled by  
the driver, the SBZA mirror displays  
will not light up.  
detects a vehicle in the next lane  
over that is in the side blind zone.  
This indicates it may be unsafe to  
change lanes. Before making a lane  
change, check the SBZA display,  
check mirrors, glance over your  
shoulder, and use the turn signals.  
SBZA Detection Zones  
When the System Does Not  
Seem to Work Properly  
SBZA displays may not come on  
when passing a vehicle quickly or  
when towing a trailer. The SBZA  
detection zones that extend back  
from the side of the vehicle do not  
move further back when a trailer is  
towed. Use caution while changing  
lanes when towing a trailer. SBZA  
may alert to objects attached to the  
vehicle, such as a trailer, bicycle,  
or object extending out to either side  
Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror  
Display  
Display  
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of  
approximately one lane over from  
both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m  
(11 ft). The height of the zone is  
approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)  
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This  
When the vehicle is started, both  
outside mirror SBZA displays will  
briefly come on to indicate the  
system is operating. When the  
vehicle is moving forward, the left or  
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of the vehicle. This is normal system  
operation; the vehicle does not need  
service.  
If the SBZA displays do not light up  
when vehicles are in the blind zone  
and the system is clean, the system  
may need service. Take the vehicle  
to your dealer.  
Warning  
{
The LDW system does not steer  
the vehicle. The LDW system  
may not:  
SBZA may not always alert the  
driver to vehicles in the side blind  
zone, especially in wet conditions.  
The system does not need to be  
serviced. The system may light up  
due to guardrails, signs, trees,  
shrubs, and other non-moving  
objects. This is normal system  
operation; the vehicle does not need  
service.  
When SBZA is disabled for any  
reason other than the driver turning  
it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On  
option will not be available on the  
personalization menu.  
.
Provide enough time to avoid  
a crash.  
.
Detect lane markings under  
poor weather or visibility  
conditions. This can occur if  
the windshield or headlamps  
are blocked by dirt, snow,  
or ice; if they are not in  
proper condition; or if the sun  
shines directly into the  
camera.  
Radio Frequency Information  
See Radio Frequency Statement on  
page 13-12.  
SBZA may not operate when the  
SBZA sensors in the left or right  
corners of the rear bumper are  
covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice,  
or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For  
cleaning instructions, see "Washing  
the Vehicle" under Exterior Care on  
page 10-81. If the DIC still displays  
the system unavailable message  
after cleaning both sides of the  
vehicle toward the rear corners of  
the vehicle, see your dealer.  
Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW)  
.
Detect road edges.  
If equipped, LDW may help avoid  
crashes due to unintentional lane  
departures. It may provide an alert if  
the vehicle is crossing a lane  
without using a turn signal in that  
direction. LDW uses a camera  
sensor to detect the lane markings  
at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or  
greater.  
.
Detect lanes on winding or  
hilly roads.  
If LDW only detects lane  
markings on one side of the road,  
it will only warn you when  
departing the lane on the side  
where it has detected a lane  
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If the LDW system is not functioning  
properly when lane markings are  
clearly visible, cleaning the  
windshield may help.  
Warning (Continued)  
marking. Always keep your  
attention on the road and  
maintain proper vehicle position  
within the lane, or vehicle  
damage, injury, or death could  
occur. Always keep the  
windshield, headlamps, and  
camera sensors clean and in  
good repair. Do not use LDW in  
bad weather conditions.  
LDW alerts may occur due to tar  
marks, shadows, cracks in the road,  
temporary or construction lane  
markings, or other road  
imperfections. This is normal system  
operation; the vehicle does not need  
service. Turn LDW off if these  
conditions continue.  
When LDW is on, @ is green if  
LDW is available to warn of a lane  
departure. If the vehicle crosses a  
detected lane marking without using  
the turn signal in that direction, @  
changes to amber and flashes.  
Additionally, there will be three  
beeps, or the driver seat will pulse  
three times, on the right or left,  
depending on the lane departure  
direction.  
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)  
How the System Works  
If equipped, LKA may help avoid  
crashes due to unintentional lane  
departures. It may assist by gently  
turning the steering wheel if the  
vehicle approaches a detected lane  
marking without using a turn signal  
in that direction. It may also provide  
a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  
system alert as the lane marking is  
crossed. The LKA system will not  
assist or provide an LDW alert if it  
detects that you are actively  
The LDW camera sensor is on the  
windshield ahead of the rearview  
mirror.  
When the System Does Not  
Seem to Work Properly  
To turn LDW on and off, press @ on  
the center stack to the left of the  
infotainment screen. The control  
indicator will light when LDW is on.  
The system may not detect lanes as  
well when there are:  
.
Close vehicles ahead.  
.
Sudden lighting changes, such  
as when driving through tunnels.  
steering. Override LKA by turning  
.
Banked roads.  
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the steering wheel. LKA uses a  
camera to detect lane markings  
between 60 km/h (37 mph) and  
180 km/h (112 mph).  
Warning (Continued)  
Warning  
{
proper condition, or if the sun  
shines directly into the  
camera.  
Using LKA while towing a trailer  
or on slippery roads could cause  
loss of control of the vehicle and  
a crash. Turn the system off.  
Warning  
{
.
.
Detect road edges.  
The LKA system does not  
Detect lanes on winding or  
hilly roads.  
continuously steer the vehicle.  
It may not keep the vehicle in the  
lane or give a Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW) alert, even if a  
lane marking is detected.  
How the System Works  
The LKA camera sensor is on the  
windshield ahead of the rearview  
mirror.  
If LKA only detects lane markings  
on one side of the road, it will  
only assist or provide an LDW  
alert when approaching the lane  
on the side where it has detected  
a lane marking. Even with LKA  
and LDW, you must steer the  
vehicle. Always keep your  
To turn LKA on and off, press A  
on the center stack.  
The LKA and LDW systems  
may not:  
.
Provide an alert or enough  
steering assist to avoid a lane  
attention on the road and  
departure or crash.  
maintain proper vehicle position  
within the lane, or vehicle  
damage, injury, or death could  
occur. Always keep the  
windshield, headlamps, and  
camera sensors clean and in  
good repair. Do not use LKA in  
bad weather conditions.  
.
Detect lane markings under  
poor weather or visibility  
conditions. This can occur if  
the windshield or headlamps  
are blocked by dirt, snow,  
or ice, if they are not in  
When on, A is green if LKA is  
available to assist and provide LDW  
alerts. It may assist by gently  
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turning the steering wheel and  
display A as amber if the vehicle  
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.
.
Banked roads.  
approaches a detected lane marking  
without using a turn signal in that  
direction. It may also provide an  
Fuel  
Roads with poor lane markings,  
such as two-lane roads.  
Use of the recommended fuel is an  
important part of the proper  
maintenance of this vehicle. When  
driving in the U.S. and Canada, to  
help keep the engine clean and  
maintain optimum vehicle  
performance, we recommend using  
TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines.  
See www.toptiergas.com for a list of  
TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines.  
LDW alert by flashing A amber  
as the lane marking is crossed.  
Additionally, there will be three  
beeps, or the driver seat will pulse  
three times, on the right or left,  
depending on the lane departure  
direction.  
If the LKA system is not functioning  
properly when lane markings are  
clearly visible, cleaning the  
windshield may help.  
LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts  
may occur due to tar marks,  
shadows, cracks in the road,  
temporary or construction lane  
markings, or other road  
imperfections. This is normal system  
operation; the vehicle does not need  
service. Turn LKA off if these  
conditions continue.  
The LKA system does not  
continuously steer the vehicle.  
If LKA does not detect active driver  
steering, an alert and chime may be  
provided. Move the steering wheel  
to dismiss.  
When the System Does Not  
Seem to Work Properly  
The system performance may be  
affected by:  
.
Close vehicles ahead.  
.
Sudden lighting changes, such  
as when driving through tunnels.  
If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 LFX  
engine (VIN Code 3), use regular  
unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM  
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specification D4814 with a posted  
octane rating of 87 or higher. Do not  
use gasoline with an octane rating  
below 87, as it may cause engine  
damage and will lower fuel  
economy.  
vehicle until the fuel is at one-half  
tank or less, then refuel with the  
current seasonal fuel.  
Some gasolines, mainly high octane  
racing gasolines, can contain an  
octane-enhancing additive called  
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese  
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use  
gasolines and/or fuel additives with  
MMT as they can reduce spark plug  
life and affect emission control  
system performance. The  
Prohibited Fuels  
Gasolines containing oxygenates,  
such as ethers and ethanol, as well  
as reformulated gasolines are  
available in some cities. If these  
gasolines comply with the  
previously described specification,  
then they are acceptable to use.  
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and  
other fuels containing more than  
15% ethanol must be used only in  
flex fuel vehicles.  
If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 LF3  
twin turbo engine (VIN Code 8), use  
premium unleaded gasoline meeting  
ASTM specification D4814 with a  
posted octane rating of 91 or higher.  
If the octane is less than 91,  
damage to the engine may occur  
and may void the vehicle warranty.  
If heavy knocking is heard when  
using gasoline rated at 91 octane or  
higher, the engine needs service.  
malfunction indicator lamp may turn  
on. If this occurs, see your dealer  
for service.  
California Fuel  
Requirements  
If the vehicle is certified to meet  
California Emissions Standards, it is  
designed to operate on fuels that  
meet California specifications. See  
the underhood emission control  
label. If this fuel is not available in  
states adopting California Emissions  
Standards, the vehicle will operate  
satisfactorily on fuels meeting  
Caution  
{
Use of Seasonal Fuels  
Do not use fuel containing  
methanol. It can corrode metal  
parts in the fuel system and also  
damage plastic and rubber parts.  
That damage would not be  
covered under the vehicle  
warranty.  
Use summer and winter fuels in the  
appropriate season. The fuels  
industry automatically modifies the  
fuel for the appropriate season.  
If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for  
long periods of time, driving or  
starting could be affected. Drive the  
federal specifications, but emission  
control system performance might  
be affected. The malfunction  
indicator lamp could turn on and the  
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Filling the Tank  
9-61  
vehicle may not pass a smog-check  
test. See Malfunction Indicator  
Lamp on page 5-18. If this occurs,  
return to your authorized dealer for  
diagnosis. If it is determined that the  
condition is caused by the type of  
fuel used, repairs may not be  
Fuel Additives  
To keep fuel systems clean, TOP  
TIER Detergent Gasoline is  
recommended. See Fuel on  
page 9-59.  
Warning  
{
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn  
violently and can cause injury or  
death.  
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is  
not available, one bottle of Fuel  
System Treatment PLUS added to  
the fuel tank at every engine oil  
change, can help. Fuel System  
Treatment PLUS is the only  
gasoline additive recommended by  
General Motors. It is available at  
your dealer.  
covered by the vehicle warranty.  
.
To help avoid injuries to you  
and others, read and follow  
all the instructions on the fuel  
pump island.  
Fuels in Foreign  
Countries  
If planning to drive in countries  
outside the U.S. or Canada, the  
proper fuel might be hard to find.  
Check regional auto club or fuel  
retail brand websites for availability  
in the country where driving. Never  
use leaded gasoline, fuel containing  
methanol, manganese, or any other  
fuel not recommended. Costly  
repairs caused by use of improper  
fuel would not be covered by the  
vehicle warranty.  
.
Turn off the engine when  
refueling.  
.
Keep sparks, flames, and  
smoking materials away  
from fuel.  
.
Do not leave the fuel pump  
unattended.  
.
Do not reenter the vehicle  
while pumping fuel.  
.
Keep children away from the  
fuel pump and never let  
children pump fuel.  
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Warning (Continued)  
If equipped, the fuel door is locked  
when the vehicle doors are locked.  
Warning (Continued)  
Press K on the RKE transmitter to  
unlock. To open the fuel door, push  
and release the rearward center  
edge of the door.  
.
Fuel can spray out if the  
refueling nozzle is inserted  
too quickly. This spray can  
happen if the tank is nearly  
full, and is more likely in hot  
weather. Insert the refueling  
nozzle slowly and wait for  
any hiss noise to stop prior to  
beginning to flow fuel  
shutting off the pump or by  
notifying the station attendant.  
Leave the area immediately.  
The vehicle has a capless refueling  
system and does not have a fuel  
cap. The filling nozzle must be fully  
inserted and latched prior to starting  
fuel flow.  
Filling the Tank with a Portable  
Gas Can  
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and  
must be filled from a portable  
gas can:  
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not  
top off or overfill the tank and wait a  
few seconds before removing the  
nozzle. After initial shutoff, do not  
partially remove the nozzle to add  
more fuel as this will result in fuel  
spillage. Clean fuel from painted  
surfaces as soon as possible. See  
Exterior Care on page 10-81.  
1. Locate the capless funnel  
adapter from within the vehicle.  
2. Insert and latch the funnel into  
the capless fuel system.  
Warning  
{
If a fire starts while you are  
refueling, do not remove the  
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by  
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Filling a Portable Fuel  
Container  
Warning  
Warning (Continued)  
{
Attempting to refuel without using  
the funnel adapter may cause fuel  
spillage and damage the capless  
fuel system. This could cause a  
fire and you or others could be  
badly burned and the vehicle  
could be damaged.  
.
Place the nozzle inside the fill  
opening of the container  
before dispensing fuel, and  
keep it in contact with the fill  
opening until filling is  
Warning  
{
Filling a portable fuel container  
while it is in the vehicle can cause  
fuel vapors that can ignite either  
by static electricity or other  
complete.  
.
.
.
means. You or others could be  
badly burned and the vehicle  
could be damaged. Always:  
Fill the container no more  
than 95% full to allow for  
expansion.  
3. Remove and clean the funnel  
adapter and return to the storage  
location.  
.
Use approved fuel  
Do not smoke, light matches,  
or use lighters while  
pumping fuel.  
containers.  
.
Remove the container from  
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup  
bed before filling.  
Avoid using cell phones or  
other electronic devices.  
.
Place the container on the  
ground.  
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Driving and Operating  
.
.
.
Do not tow a trailer during the  
first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent  
damage to the engine, axle,  
or other parts.  
Trailer Towing  
Warning  
{
When towing a trailer, exhaust  
gases may collect at the rear of  
the vehicle and enter if the  
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most  
window is open.  
General Towing  
Information  
Then during the first 800 km  
(500 mi) of trailer towing, do not  
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and  
do not make starts at full throttle.  
Only use towing equipment that has  
been designed for the vehicle.  
Contact your dealer or trailering  
dealer for assistance with preparing  
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read  
the entire section before towing a  
trailer.  
When towing a trailer:  
Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).  
Shift the transmission to a lower  
gear if the transmission shifts  
too often under heavy loads and/  
or hilly conditions.  
.
Do not drive with the liftgate,  
trunk/hatch, or rear-most  
window open.  
For towing a disabled vehicle, see  
Towing the Vehicle on page 10-78.  
For towing the vehicle behind  
another vehicle such as a motor  
home, see Recreational Vehicle  
Towing on page 10-78.  
.
.
Fully open the air outlets on  
or under the instrument  
panel.  
.
.
Do not use Adaptive Cruise  
Control when towing.  
The Automatic Collision  
Preparation System should be  
set to Off when towing. See  
Active Emergency Braking  
System on page 9-52.  
Also adjust the climate  
control system to a setting  
that brings in only outside air.  
See Climate Control  
Driving Characteristics  
and Towing Tips  
Systemsin the Index.  
.
Turn off Park Assist when  
towing.  
For more information about  
Carbon Monoxide, see Engine  
Exhaust on page 9-22.  
Driving with a Trailer  
When towing a trailer:  
.
Become familiar with the state  
and local laws that apply to  
trailer towing.  
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9-65  
Towing a trailer requires a certain  
amount of experience. The  
Passing  
More passing distance is needed  
when towing a trailer. The  
combination you are driving is  
longer and not as responsive as the  
vehicle itself. Get acquainted with  
the handling and braking of the rig  
before setting out for the open road.  
The vehicle could be damaged.  
Avoid making very sharp turns  
while trailering.  
combination will not accelerate as  
quickly and is longer so it is  
necessary to go much farther  
beyond the passed vehicle before  
returning to the lane.  
When turning with a trailer, make  
wider turns than normal. Do this so  
the trailer will not strike soft  
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,  
or other objects. Avoid jerky or  
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in  
advance.  
Before starting, check all trailer hitch  
parts and attachments, safety  
chains, electrical connectors, lamps,  
tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has  
electric brakes, start the  
combination moving and then apply  
the trailer brake controller by hand  
to be sure the brakes work.  
Backing Up  
Hold the bottom of the steering  
wheel with one hand. To move the  
trailer to the left, move that hand to  
the left. To move the trailer to the  
right, move your hand to the right.  
Always back up slowly and,  
if possible, have someone  
If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn  
out, the arrows on the instrument  
cluster will still flash for turns. It is  
important to check occasionally to  
be sure the trailer bulbs are still  
working.  
During the trip, check occasionally  
to be sure that the load is secure  
and the lamps and any trailer  
brakes still work.  
guide you.  
Making Turns  
Following Distance  
Driving on Grades  
Caution  
{
Stay at least twice as far behind the  
vehicle ahead as you would when  
driving the vehicle without a trailer.  
This can help to avoid heavy  
Reduce speed and shift to a lower  
gear before starting down a long or  
steep downgrade. If the  
transmission is not shifted down, the  
brakes might get hot and no longer  
work well.  
Making very sharp turns while  
trailering could cause the trailer to  
come in contact with the vehicle.  
braking and sudden turns.  
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Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift  
the transmission to a lower gear if  
the transmission shifts too often  
under heavy loads and/or hilly  
conditions.  
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then  
apply the parking brake and shift  
into P (Park).  
Parking on Hills  
Warning  
{
5. Release the brake pedal.  
Parking the vehicle on a hill with  
the trailer attached can be  
Leaving After Parking on a Hill  
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Start the engine.  
When towing at high altitude on  
steep uphill grades, consider the  
following: Engine coolant will boil at  
a lower temperature than at normal  
altitudes. If the engine is turned off  
immediately after towing at high  
altitude on steep uphill grades, the  
vehicle may show signs similar to  
engine overheating. To avoid this,  
let the engine run while parked,  
preferably on level ground, with the  
automatic transmission in P (Park)  
for a few minutes before turning the  
engine off. If the overheat warning  
comes on, see Engine Overheating  
on page 10-19.  
dangerous. If something goes  
wrong, the rig could start to move.  
People can be injured, and both  
the vehicle and the trailer can be  
damaged. When possible, always  
park the rig on a flat surface.  
3. Shift into a gear.  
4. Release the parking brake.  
5. Let up on the brake pedal.  
6. Drive slowly until the trailer is  
clear of the chocks.  
If parking the rig on a hill:  
1. Press the brake pedal, but do  
not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn  
the wheels into the curb if facing  
downhill or into traffic if facing  
uphill.  
7. Stop and have someone pick up  
and store the chocks.  
Maintenance when Trailer  
Towing  
2. Have someone place chocks  
under the trailer wheels.  
The vehicle needs service more  
often when pulling a trailer. See  
Maintenance Schedule on  
page 11-4. Things that are  
especially important in trailer  
operation are automatic  
3. When the wheel chocks are in  
place, release the regular brakes  
until the chocks absorb the load.  
transmission fluid, engine oil, axle  
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lubricant, belts, cooling system, and  
brake system. It is a good idea to  
inspect these before and during  
the trip.  
a trailer are all important. It can  
depend on any special equipment  
on the vehicle, and the amount of  
tongue weight the vehicle can carry.  
See Weight of the Trailer Tongue”  
later in this section.  
cargo carried in it, and the people  
who will be riding in the vehicle.  
If there are a lot of options,  
equipment, passengers, or cargo in  
the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue  
weight the vehicle can carry, which  
will also reduce the trailer weight the  
vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer,  
the tongue load must be added to  
the GVW because the vehicle will  
be carrying that weight, too. See  
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10.  
Check periodically to see that all  
hitch nuts and bolts are tight.  
Maximum trailer weight is calculated  
assuming only the driver is in the  
tow vehicle and it has all the  
required trailering equipment. The  
weight of additional optional  
equipment, passengers, and cargo  
in the tow vehicle must be  
Trailer Towing  
Before pulling a trailer, three  
important considerations have to do  
with weight:  
.
Weight of the trailer.  
subtracted from the maximum trailer  
weight.  
.
Weight of the trailer tongue.  
.
Total weight on your vehicle's  
tires.  
Ask your dealer for trailering  
information or advice, or write us at  
our Customer Assistance Offices.  
See Customer Assistance Offices  
on page 13-3.  
Weight of the Trailer  
How heavy can a trailer safely be?  
It should never weigh more than  
454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that can  
be too heavy.  
Weight of the Trailer Tongue  
The tongue load (1) of any trailer is  
an important weight to measure  
because it affects the total gross  
weight of the vehicle. The Gross  
Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the  
curb weight of the vehicle, any  
It depends on how the rig is used.  
For example, speed, altitude, road  
grades, outside temperature, and  
how much the vehicle is used to pull  
The trailer tongue (1) should weigh  
10 % of the total loaded trailer  
weight (2).  
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After loading the trailer, weigh the  
trailer and then the tongue,  
separately, to see if the weights are  
proper. If they are not, adjustments  
might be made by moving some  
items around in the trailer.  
Safety Chains  
Towing Equipment  
Always attach chains between the  
vehicle and the trailer. Cross the  
safety chains under the tongue of  
the trailer to help prevent the tongue  
from contacting the road if it  
Hitches  
Use the correct hitch equipment.  
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for  
assistance.  
becomes separated from the hitch.  
Leave enough slack so the rig can  
turn. Never allow safety chains to  
drag on the ground.  
.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's  
Tires  
The rear bumper on the vehicle  
is not intended for hitches. Do  
not attach rental hitches or other  
bumper-type hitches to it. Use  
only a frame-mounted hitch that  
does not attach to the bumper.  
Be sure the vehicle's tires are  
inflated to the upper limit for cold  
tires. These numbers can be found  
on the Tire and Loading Information  
label. See Vehicle Load Limits on  
page 9-10. Make sure not to go over  
the GVW limit for the vehicle,  
including the weight of the trailer  
tongue.  
Trailer Brakes  
Does the trailer have its own  
brakes? Be sure to read and follow  
the instructions for the trailer brakes  
so they are installed, adjusted, and  
maintained properly.  
.
Will any holes be made in the  
body of the vehicle when the  
trailer hitch is installed? If so,  
seal the holes when the hitch is  
removed. If the holes are not  
sealed, dirt, water, and deadly  
carbon monoxide (CO) from the  
exhaust can get into the vehicle.  
See Engine Exhaust on  
Because the vehicle has antilock  
brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's  
brake system. If this is done, both  
brake systems will not work well or  
at all.  
page 9-22.  
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9-69  
Conversions and  
Add-Ons  
Add-On Electrical  
Equipment  
Caution  
{
Some electrical equipment can  
damage the vehicle or cause  
components to not work and  
would not be covered by the  
warranty. Always check with your  
dealer before adding electrical  
equipment.  
Add-on equipment can drain the  
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the  
vehicle is not operating.  
The vehicle has an airbag system.  
Before attempting to add anything  
electrical to the vehicle, see  
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped  
Vehicle on page 3-36 and Adding  
Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped  
Vehicle on page 3-36.  
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2 NOTES  
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Vehicle Care  
10-1  
Overheated Engine  
Protection  
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20  
Power Steering Fluid  
(LF3 and LFX  
with AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21  
Power Steering Fluid (LFX  
with FWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21  
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22  
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22  
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23  
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24  
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25  
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-25  
Automatic Transmission Shift  
Lock Control Function  
Bulb Replacement  
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
High Intensity Discharge  
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-29  
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-29  
Vehicle Care  
General Information  
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2  
California Proposition  
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2  
California Perchlorate  
Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3  
Accessories and  
Electrical System  
Electrical System  
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3  
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30  
Fuses and Circuit  
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30  
Engine Compartment Fuse  
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31  
Instrument Panel Fuse  
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34  
Rear Compartment Fuse  
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36  
Vehicle Checks  
Doing Your Own  
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3  
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4  
Engine Compartment  
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5  
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8  
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9  
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-11  
Automatic Transmission  
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13  
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-13  
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14  
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16  
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-19  
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26  
Park Brake and P (Park)  
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-26  
Wiper Blade  
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26  
Windshield Replacement . . . 10-27  
Wheels and Tires  
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38  
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39  
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39  
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39  
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-40  
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42  
Headlamp Aiming  
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
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10-2  
Vehicle Care  
Tire Terminology and  
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69  
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-73  
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-74  
General Information  
For service and parts needs, visit  
your dealer. You will receive  
genuine GM parts and GM-trained  
and supported service people.  
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42  
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45  
Tire Pressure for High-Speed  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47  
Tire Pressure Monitor  
Jump Starting  
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47  
Tire Pressure Monitor  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48  
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52  
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52  
When It Is Time for New  
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53  
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54  
Different Size Tires and  
Towing the Vehicle  
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 10-78  
Recreational Vehicle  
Genuine GM parts have one of  
these marks:  
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78  
Appearance Care  
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81  
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86  
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89  
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56  
Uniform Tire Quality  
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56  
Wheel Alignment and Tire  
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58  
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-58  
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59  
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-59  
Tire Sealant and  
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61  
Storing the Tire Sealant and  
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68  
California Proposition  
65 Warning  
Most motor vehicles, including this  
one, contain and/or emit chemicals  
known to the State of California to  
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cause cancer and birth defects or  
other reproductive harm. Engine  
exhaust, many parts and systems,  
many fluids, and some component  
wear by-products contain and/or  
emit these chemicals.  
handling, emissions systems,  
aerodynamics, durability, and  
electronic systems like antilock  
brakes, traction control, and stability  
control. These accessories or  
modifications could even cause  
malfunction or damage not covered  
by the vehicle warranty.  
Vehicle Checks  
Doing Your Own  
Service Work  
Warning  
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California Perchlorate  
Materials Requirements  
It can be dangerous to work on  
your vehicle if you do not have  
the proper knowledge, service  
manual, tools, or parts. Always  
follow owner manual procedures  
and consult the service manual  
for your vehicle before doing any  
service work.  
Damage to vehicle components  
resulting from modifications or the  
installation or use of nonGM  
certified parts, including control  
module or software modifications, is  
not covered under the terms of the  
vehicle warranty and may affect  
remaining warranty coverage for  
affected parts.  
Certain types of automotive  
applications, such as airbag  
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,  
and lithium batteries contained in  
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,  
may contain perchlorate materials.  
Special handling may be necessary.  
For additional information, see  
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/  
perchlorate.  
GM Accessories are designed to  
complement and function with other  
systems on the vehicle. See your  
dealer to accessorize the vehicle  
using genuine GM Accessories  
installed by a dealer technician.  
If doing some of your own service  
work, use the proper service  
manual. It tells you much more  
about how to service the vehicle  
than this manual can. To order the  
proper service manual, see Service  
Publications Ordering Information  
on page 13-10.  
Accessories and  
Modifications  
Adding nondealer accessories or  
making modifications to the vehicle  
can affect vehicle performance and  
safety, including such things as  
airbags, braking, stability, ride and  
Also, see Adding Equipment to the  
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on  
page 3-36.  
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This vehicle has an airbag system.  
Before attempting to do your own  
service work, see Servicing the  
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on  
page 3-36.  
Hood  
To open the hood:  
Keep a record with all parts receipts  
and list the mileage and the date of  
any service work performed. See  
Maintenance Records on  
page 11-16.  
Caution  
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2. Go to the front of the vehicle to  
find the secondary hood release  
handle. The handle is under the  
front edge of the hood near the  
center. Push the handle to the  
right and at the same time raise  
the hood.  
Even small amounts of  
contamination can cause damage  
to vehicle systems. Do not allow  
contaminants to contact the fluids,  
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.  
1. Pull the hood release lever with  
this symbol on it. It is inside the  
vehicle on the lower side of the  
instrument panel.  
Before closing the hood, be sure all  
the filler caps are on properly. Then  
bring the hood from full open to  
within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed  
position, pause, then push the front  
center of the hood with a swift, firm  
motion to fully close the hood.  
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Engine Compartment Overview  
3.6L V6 Engine  
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Vehicle Care  
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on  
page 10-13.  
5. Engine Cover on page 10-8.  
10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal  
(Battery Cover not Shown).  
See Jump Starting on  
page 10-75.  
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of  
View). See Cooling System on  
page 10-14.  
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir  
(Under Engine Cover) (If  
Equipped). See Power Steering  
Fluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD)  
on page 10-21 or Power  
Steering Fluid (LFX with FWD)  
on page 10-21.  
11. Engine Compartment Fuse  
Block on page 10-31.  
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See  
Brakes on page 10-22.  
12. Remote Negative () Terminal  
(Out of View). See Jump  
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and  
Pressure Cap. See Engine  
Coolant on page 10-16.  
Starting on page 10-75.  
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine  
Oil on page 10-9.  
13. Windshield Washer Fluid  
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid  
on page 10-22.  
9. Battery on page 10-24 (Battery  
Cover not Shown).  
4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of  
View). See Engine Oil on  
page 10-9.  
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3.6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo  
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10-8  
Vehicle Care  
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on  
page 10-13.  
10. Battery on page 10-24 (Battery  
Engine Cover  
Cover not Shown).  
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir  
(Under Engine Cover). See  
Power Steering Fluid (LF3 and  
LFX with AWD) on page 10-21  
or Power Steering Fluid (LFX  
with FWD) on page 10-21.  
11. Remote Positive (+) Terminal  
(Battery Cover not Shown).  
See Jump Starting on  
page 10-75.  
12. Engine Compartment Fuse  
Block on page 10-31.  
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine  
Oil on page 10-9.  
13. Windshield Washer Fluid  
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid  
on page 10-22.  
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine  
Oil on page 10-9.  
14. Remote Negative () Terminal  
(Out of View). See Jump  
5. Engine Cover on page 10-8.  
3.6L V6 Engine  
Starting on page 10-75.  
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of  
View). See Cooling System on  
page 10-14.  
1. Engine Oil Fill Cap  
2. Engine Cover Bolt  
3. Engine Cover  
7. Charged Air Coolant Reservoir  
and Pressure Cap. See Engine  
Coolant on page 10-16.  
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See  
Brakes on page 10-22.  
9. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and  
Pressure Cap. See Engine  
Coolant on page 10-16.  
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5. Reverse Steps 14 to reinstall  
Checking Engine Oil  
the engine cover.  
It is a good idea to check the engine  
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to  
get an accurate reading, the vehicle  
must be on level ground. The  
Engine Oil  
To ensure proper engine  
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.  
See Engine Compartment Overview  
on page 10-5 for the location of the  
engine oil dipstick.  
performance and long life, careful  
attention must be paid to engine oil.  
Following these simple, but  
important steps will help protect  
your investment:  
1. If the engine has been running  
recently, turn off the engine and  
allow several minutes for the oil  
to drain back into the oil pan.  
Checking the oil level too soon  
after engine shutoff will not  
provide an accurate oil level  
reading.  
.
Always use engine oil approved  
to the proper specification and of  
the proper viscosity grade. See  
Selecting the Right Engine Oil”  
in this section.  
3.6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo  
1. Engine Oil Fill Cap  
2. Engine Cover Bolt  
3. Engine Cover  
.
Check the engine oil level  
regularly and maintain the  
proper oil level. See Checking  
Engine Oiland When to Add  
Engine Oilin this section.  
To remove:  
Warning  
1. Remove the oil fill cap (1).  
{
2. Remove the engine cover  
bolt (2).  
The engine oil dipstick handle  
may be hot; it could burn you.  
Use a towel or glove to touch the  
dipstick handle.  
.
.
Change the engine oil at the  
appropriate time. See Engine Oil  
Life System on page 10-11.  
3. Raise the engine cover (3) to  
release it from the retainers.  
Always dispose of engine oil  
properly. See What to Do with  
Used Oilin this section.  
4. Lift and remove the engine  
cover.  
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2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it  
with a clean paper towel or cloth,  
then push it back in all the way.  
Remove it again, keeping the tip  
down, and check the level.  
what kind of oil to use. For engine  
oil crankcase capacity, see  
Capacities and Specifications on  
page 12-2.  
Add enough oil to put the level  
somewhere in the proper operating  
range. Push the dipstick all the way  
back in when through.  
Selecting the Right Engine Oil  
Caution  
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When to Add Engine Oil  
Selecting the right engine oil  
depends on both the proper oil  
specification and viscosity grade.  
See Recommended Fluids and  
Lubricants on page 11-13.  
Do not add too much oil. Oil  
levels above or below the  
acceptable operating range  
shown on the dipstick are harmful  
to the engine. If you find that you  
have an oil level above the  
operating range, i.e., the engine  
has so much oil that the oil level  
gets above the cross-hatched  
area that shows the proper  
operating range, the engine could  
be damaged. You should drain  
out the excess oil or limit driving  
of the vehicle and seek a service  
professional to remove the  
Specification  
Ask for and use engine oils that  
meet the dexos1specification.  
Engine oils that have been  
approved by GM as meeting the  
dexos1 specification are marked  
with the dexos1 approved logo. See  
www.gmdexos.com.  
LFX 3.6L  
LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo  
If the oil is below the cross-hatched  
area at the tip of the dipstick, add  
1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil  
and then recheck the level. See  
Selecting the Right Engine Oilin  
this section for an explanation of  
excess amount of oil.  
See Engine Compartment Overview  
on page 10-5 for the location of the  
engine oil fill cap.  
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from the filter before disposal. Never  
dispose of oil by putting it in the  
trash or pouring it on the ground,  
into sewers, or into streams or  
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking  
it to a place that collects used oil.  
Engine Oil Additives/Engine  
Oil Flushes  
Caution  
{
Failure to use the recommended  
engine oil can result in engine  
damage not covered by the  
vehicle warranty. Check with your  
dealer or service provider on  
whether the oil is approved to the  
dexos1 specification.  
Do not add anything to the oil. The  
recommended oils meeting the  
dexos1 specification are all that is  
needed for good performance and  
engine protection.  
Engine Oil Life System  
Engine oil system flushes are not  
recommended and could cause  
engine damage not covered by the  
vehicle warranty.  
When to Change Engine Oil  
This vehicle has a computer system  
that indicates when to change the  
engine oil and filter. This is based  
on a combination of factors which  
include engine revolutions, engine  
temperature, and miles driven.  
Based on driving conditions, the  
mileage at which an oil change is  
indicated can vary considerably. For  
the oil life system to work properly,  
the system must be reset every time  
the oil is changed.  
Viscosity Grade  
What to Do with Used Oil  
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade  
engine oil.  
Used engine oil contains certain  
elements that can be unhealthy for  
your skin and could even cause  
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on  
your skin for very long. Clean your  
skin and nails with soap and water,  
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or  
properly dispose of clothing or rags  
containing used engine oil. See the  
manufacturer's warnings about the  
use and disposal of oil products.  
Cold Temperature Operation: In an  
area of extreme cold, where the  
temperature falls below 29 °C  
(20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be  
used. An oil of this viscosity grade  
will provide easier cold starting for  
the engine at extremely low  
temperatures. When selecting an oil  
of the appropriate viscosity grade,  
always select an oil of the correct  
specification. See Specification”  
earlier in this section.  
When the system has calculated  
that oil life has been diminished, it  
indicates that an oil change is  
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE  
OIL SOON message comes on. See  
Engine Oil Messages on page 5-39.  
Used oil can be a threat to the  
environment. If you change your  
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil  
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Change the oil as soon as possible  
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).  
It is possible that, if driving under  
the best conditions, the oil life  
system might indicate that an oil  
change is not necessary for up to a  
year. The engine oil and filter must  
be changed at least once a year  
and at this time the system must be  
reset. Your dealer has trained  
service people who will perform this  
work and reset the system. It is also  
important to check the oil regularly  
over the course of an oil drain  
interval and keep it at the proper  
level.  
changed. It cannot be reset  
accurately until the next oil  
change.  
How to Reset the Engine Oil  
Life System  
Reset the system whenever the  
engine oil is changed so that the  
system can calculate the next  
engine oil change. To reset the  
system:  
The oil life system can also be reset  
as follows:  
1. Turn the ignition on with the  
engine off.  
1. Using the DIC controls on the  
right side of the steering wheel,  
display REMAINING OIL LIFE  
on the DIC. See Driver  
2. Fully press and release the  
accelerator pedal three times  
within five seconds.  
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL  
SOON message is not on, the  
system is reset.  
Information Center (DIC) on  
page 5-29. When remaining oil  
life is low, the CHANGE  
ENGINE OIL SOON message  
will appear on the display. See  
Engine Oil Messages on  
page 5-39.  
The system is reset when the  
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON  
message is off.  
If the system is ever reset  
accidentally, the oil must be  
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)  
since the last oil change.  
Remember to reset the oil life  
system whenever the oil is changed.  
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON  
message comes back on when the  
vehicle is started, the engine oil life  
system has not been reset. Repeat  
the procedure.  
2. Press SEL on the DIC controls  
and hold SEL down for a few  
seconds to clear the CHANGE  
ENGINE OIL SOON message  
and reset the oil life at 100%.  
Be careful not to reset the oil life  
display accidentally at any time  
other than after the oil is  
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To inspect or replace the engine air  
cleaner/filter:  
When to Inspect the Engine Air  
Cleaner/Filter  
Automatic Transmission  
Fluid  
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the  
scheduled maintenance intervals.  
See Maintenance Schedule on  
page 11-4. If you are driving in  
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the  
filter at each engine oil change.  
A transmission fluid leak is the only  
reason for fluid loss. If a leak  
occurs, take the vehicle to the  
dealer and have it repaired as soon  
as possible.  
See your dealer to have the fluid  
and filter changed at the intervals  
listed in the Maintenance Schedule  
on page 11-4.  
How to Inspect the Engine Air  
Cleaner/Filter  
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,  
remove the filter from the vehicle  
and lightly shake it to release loose  
dust and dirt. If the filter remains  
covered with dirt, a new filter is  
required.  
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter  
3.6L V6 Engine  
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the  
engine compartment on the  
passenger side of the vehicle. See  
Engine Compartment Overview on  
page 10-5.  
1. Remove the seven screws on  
top of the engine air cleaner/filter  
housing.  
2. Lift the filter cover housing away  
from the engine.  
3. Pull out the filter.  
4. Inspect or replace the engine air  
cleaner/filter.  
5. Reverse Steps 13 to reinstall  
the filter cover housing.  
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Vehicle Care  
1. Screws  
Warning  
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2. Secondary Air Hose  
3. Lower Air Duct Clamp  
4. Lower Electrical Connector  
5. Upper Electrical Connector  
6. Upper Air Duct Clamp  
Operating the engine with the air  
cleaner/filter off can cause you or  
others to be burned. The air  
cleaner not only cleans the air; it  
helps to stop flames if the engine  
backfires. Use caution when  
1. Disconnect the lower and upper  
outlet ducts by loosening the  
lower (3) and upper (6) air duct  
clamps.  
working on the engine and do not  
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.  
2. Disconnect the lower (4) and  
upper (5) electrical connectors  
and wiring attachments from the  
cover.  
Caution  
{
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt  
can easily get into the engine,  
which could damage it. Always  
have the air cleaner/filter in place  
when you are driving.  
3. Remove the screws (1) on top of  
the cover.  
4. Lift the filter cover housing away  
from the engine.  
5. Pull out the filter.  
6. Inspect or replace the engine air  
cleaner/filter.  
Cooling System  
The cooling system allows the  
engine to maintain the correct  
working temperature.  
3.6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo  
7. Reverse Steps 15 to reinstall  
the filter cover housing.  
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Warning (Continued)  
and can cause injury. Keep  
hands, clothing, and tools away  
from any underhood electric fan.  
Warning  
{
Heater and radiator hoses, and  
other engine parts, can be very  
hot. Do not touch them. If you do,  
you can be burned.  
3.6L V6 Engine  
3.6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo  
1. Electric Engine Cooling Fans  
(Out of View)  
2. Coolant Surge Tank and  
Pressure Cap  
1. Electric Engine Cooling Fans  
(Out of View)  
2. Charged Air Coolant (CAC)  
Bottle and Pressure Cap  
3. Coolant Surge Tank and  
Pressure Cap  
Do not run the engine if there is a  
leak. If you run the engine, it  
could lose all coolant. That could  
cause an engine fire, and you  
could be burned. Get any leak  
fixed before you drive the vehicle.  
Warning  
{
An electric engine cooling fan  
under the hood can start up even  
when the engine is not running  
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problem with engine overheating,  
see Engine Overheating on  
page 10-19.  
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,  
drinkable water and DEX-COOL  
coolant. If using this mixture,  
nothing else needs to be added.  
This mixture:  
Caution  
{
Using coolant other than  
DEX-COOL® can cause  
What to Use  
premature engine, heater core,  
or radiator corrosion. In addition,  
the engine coolant could require  
changing sooner. Any repairs  
would not be covered by the  
vehicle warranty. Always use  
DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant  
in the vehicle.  
.
Gives freezing protection down  
to 37°C (34°F), outside  
temperature.  
Warning  
{
Adding only plain water or some  
other liquid to the cooling system  
can be dangerous. Plain water  
and other liquids, can boil before  
the proper coolant mixture will.  
The coolant warning system is set  
for the proper coolant mixture.  
With plain water or the wrong  
mixture, the engine could get too  
hot but you would not get the  
overheat warning. The engine  
could catch fire and you or  
.
Gives boiling protection up to  
129°C (265°F), engine  
temperature.  
.
Protects against rust and  
corrosion.  
.
.
Will not damage aluminum parts.  
Engine Coolant  
Helps keep the proper engine  
temperature.  
The engine and Charged Air  
Coolant (CAC) cooling systems in  
the vehicle are filled with  
DEX-COOL® engine coolant  
mixture. See Recommended Fluids  
and Lubricants on page 11-13 and  
Maintenance Schedule on  
page 11-4.  
Caution  
{
others could be burned. Use a  
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable  
water and DEX-COOL coolant.  
If improper coolant mixture,  
inhibitors, or additives are used in  
the vehicle cooling system, the  
engine could overheat and be  
damaged. Too much water in the  
The following explains the cooling  
systems and how to check and add  
coolant when it is low. If there is a  
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If no coolant is visible in the coolant  
surge tank or CAC bottle, add  
coolant as follows:  
Checking Coolant  
Caution (Continued)  
The vehicle must be on a level  
surface when checking the coolant  
level.  
mixture can freeze and crack  
engine cooling parts. The repairs  
would not be covered by the  
vehicle warranty. Use only the  
proper mixture of engine coolant  
for the cooling system. See  
Recommended Fluids and  
How to Add Coolant to the  
Surge Tank  
The engine coolant surge tank and  
CAC bottle are in the engine  
compartment on the driver side of  
the vehicle. See Engine  
Compartment Overview on  
page 10-5.  
Warning  
{
You can be burned if you spill  
coolant on hot engine parts.  
Coolant contains ethylene glycol  
and it will burn if the engine parts  
are hot enough. Do not spill  
coolant on a hot engine.  
Lubricants on page 11-13.  
Check to see if coolant is visible in  
the surge tank and CAC bottle.  
If the coolant inside the surge tank  
is boiling, do not do anything else  
until it cools down. If coolant is  
visible but the coolant level is  
not at or above the mark pointed to  
on the surge tank or at the CAC  
bottle COLD FILL mark, add a  
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable  
water and DEX-COOL coolant.  
Never dispose of engine coolant by  
putting it in the trash, pouring it on  
the ground, or pouring into sewers,  
streams, or bodies of water. Have  
the coolant changed by an  
authorized service center, familiar  
with legal requirements regarding  
used coolant disposal. This will help  
protect the environment and your  
health.  
Caution  
{
This vehicle has a specific  
coolant fill procedure. Failure to  
follow this procedure could cause  
the engine to overheat and be  
severely damaged.  
Be sure the cooling system is cool  
before this is done.  
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Vehicle Care  
Warning  
1. Turn the pressure cap slowly  
counterclockwise. If a hiss is  
heard, wait for that to stop.  
A hiss means there is still some  
pressure left.  
How to Add Coolant to the  
CAC Bottle  
{
Steam and scalding liquids from a  
hot cooling system can blow out  
and burn you badly. Never turn  
the cap when the cooling system,  
including the surge tank pressure  
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling  
system and surge tank pressure  
cap to cool.  
Warning  
{
You can be burned if you spill  
coolant on hot engine parts.  
Coolant contains ethylene glycol  
and it will burn if the engine parts  
are hot enough. Do not spill  
coolant on a hot engine.  
2. Keep turning the pressure cap  
slowly and remove it.  
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with  
the proper mixture to the mark  
pointed to on the front of the  
coolant surge tank.  
4. With the coolant surge tank  
pressure cap off, start the  
engine and let it run until you  
can feel the upper radiator hose  
getting hot. Watch out for the  
engine cooling fans. By this  
time, the coolant level inside the  
coolant surge tank may be  
lower. If the level is lower, add  
more of the proper mixture to the  
coolant surge tank until the level  
reaches the mark pointed to on  
the front of the coolant  
Caution  
{
This vehicle has a specific  
coolant fill procedure. Failure to  
follow this procedure could cause  
the engine to overheat and be  
severely damaged.  
The coolant surge tank pressure  
cap can be removed when the  
cooling system, including the surge  
tank pressure cap and upper  
radiator hose, is no longer hot.  
surge tank.  
5. Replace the pressure cap tightly.  
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There are also engine hot  
Caution (Continued)  
messages that may be displayed in  
the Driver Information Center (DIC).  
See Engine Cooling System  
Messages on page 5-38.  
covered by the vehicle warranty.  
See Overheated Engine  
Protection Operating Mode on  
page 10-20 for information on  
driving to a safe place in an  
emergency.  
If the decision is made not to lift the  
hood when one of these warnings  
appears, but get service help right  
away. See Roadside Service on  
page 13-5.  
The CAC bottle pressure cap can  
be removed when the Charged Air  
Coolant cooling system, including  
the CAC bottle pressure cap, is no  
longer hot.  
If Steam Is Coming from the  
Engine Compartment  
If the decision is made to lift the  
hood, make sure the vehicle is  
parked on a level surface.  
1. Turn the pressure cap slowly  
counterclockwise and remove it.  
Warning  
{
2. Fill the CAC bottle with the  
proper mixture to the COLD FILL  
mark pointed to on the front of  
the CAC bottle.  
Then check to see if the engine  
cooling fans are running. If the  
engine is overheating, the fans  
should be running. If they are not,  
do not continue to run the engine  
and have the vehicle serviced.  
Steam from an overheated engine  
can burn you badly, even if you  
just open the hood. Stay away  
from the engine if you see or hear  
steam coming from it. Just turn it  
off and get everyone away from  
the vehicle until it cools down.  
Wait until there is no sign of  
steam or coolant before you open  
the hood.  
3. Replace the pressure cap tightly.  
Engine Overheating  
Caution  
{
The vehicle has an engine coolant  
temperature gauge and an engine  
temperature light to warn of engine  
overheating.  
Running the engine without  
coolant may cause damage or a  
fire. Vehicle damage would not be  
(Continued)  
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If the overheat warning is displayed  
with no sign of steam:  
If there is no sign of steam, idle the  
engine for three minutes while  
parked. If the warning is still  
displayed, turn off the engine until it  
cools down. Also, see Overheated  
Engine Protection Operating Mode”  
next in this section.  
Warning (Continued)  
1. Turn the air conditioning off.  
If you keep driving when the  
engine is overheated, the liquids  
in it can catch fire. You or others  
could be badly burned. Stop the  
engine if it overheats, and get out  
of the vehicle until the engine  
is cool.  
2. Turn the heater on to the highest  
temperature and to the highest  
fan speed. Open the windows as  
necessary.  
Overheated Engine  
Protection  
Operating Mode  
This emergency operating mode  
allows the vehicle to be driven to a  
safe place in an emergency  
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off  
the road, shift to P (Park) or  
N (Neutral), and let the  
engine idle.  
If No Steam Is Coming from  
the Engine Compartment  
If the temperature overheat gauge is  
no longer in the overheat zone or an  
overheat warning no longer  
displays, the vehicle can be driven.  
Continue to drive the vehicle slow  
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe  
vehicle distance from the car in front  
of you. If the warning does not come  
back on, continue to drive normally  
and have the cooling system  
If an engine overheat warning is  
displayed but no steam can be seen  
or heard, the problem may not be  
too serious. Sometimes the engine  
can get a little too hot when the  
vehicle:  
situation. If an overheated engine  
condition exists, an overheat  
protection mode, which alternates  
firing groups of cylinders, helps  
prevent engine damage. In this  
mode, there is significant loss in  
power and engine performance.  
.
Climbs a long hill on a hot day.  
.
Stops after high-speed driving.  
checked for proper fill and function.  
The engine coolant temperature  
warning light comes on in the  
instrument cluster, to indicate the  
vehicle has entered overheated  
engine protection operating mode.  
The temperature gauge also  
.
Idles for long periods in traffic.  
If the warning continues, pull over,  
stop, and park the vehicle  
right away.  
.
Tows a trailer.  
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indicates an overheat condition  
exists. Driving extended distances  
and/or towing a trailer in the  
overheat protection mode should be  
avoided.  
system or an unusual noise is  
heard. A fluid loss in this system  
could indicate a problem. Have the  
system inspected and repaired.  
6. Remove the cap again and look  
at the fluid level on the dipstick.  
How to Check Power Steering  
Fluid  
Power Steering Fluid  
(LF3 and LFX with AWD)  
Check the level when the engine  
is cool.  
The fluid level should be  
between MIN and MAX on the  
dipstick.  
To check the power steering fluid:  
1. Remove the engine cover. Refer  
to Engine Cover on page 10-8.  
What to Use  
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the  
reservoir clean.  
To determine what kind of fluid to  
use, see Recommended Fluids and  
Lubricants on page 11-13. Always  
use the proper fluid.  
The power steering fluid reservoir is  
under the engine cover on the  
passenger side toward the rear of  
the engine compartment. See  
Engine Compartment Overview on  
page 10-5.  
3. Turn the cap counterclockwise  
and pull it straight up.  
4. Wipe the dipstick with a  
clean rag.  
Power Steering Fluid  
(LFX with FWD)  
The vehicle has electric power  
steering and does not use power  
steering fluid.  
5. Replace the cap and completely  
tighten it.  
When to Check Power Steering  
Fluid  
It is not necessary to regularly  
check power steering fluid unless  
you suspect there is a leak in the  
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Open the cap with the washer  
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until  
the tank is full. See Engine  
Compartment Overview on  
page 10-5 for reservoir location.  
Washer Fluid  
Caution (Continued)  
What to Use  
expansion if freezing occurs,  
which could damage the tank  
if it is completely full.  
When adding windshield washer  
fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read  
the manufacturer instructions before  
use. If you will be operating your  
vehicle in an area where the  
temperature may fall below freezing,  
use a fluid that has sufficient  
protection against freezing.  
Caution  
{
Brakes  
.
Do not use engine coolant  
Disc brake pads have built-in wear  
indicators that make a high-pitched  
warning sound when the brake pads  
are worn and new pads are needed.  
The sound can come and go or be  
heard all the time when the vehicle  
is moving, except when applying the  
brake pedal firmly.  
(antifreeze) in the windshield  
washer. It can damage the  
windshield washer system  
and paint.  
Adding Washer Fluid  
.
The appropriate message will  
appear on the Driver Information  
Center (DIC) when the fluid level is  
low. See Washer Fluid Messages on  
page 5-46.  
Do not mix water with  
ready-to-use washer fluid.  
Water can cause the solution  
to freeze and damage the  
washer fluid tank and other  
parts of the washer system.  
Warning  
{
.
When using concentrated  
The brake wear warning sound  
means that soon the brakes will  
not work well. That could lead to  
a crash. When the brake wear  
warning sound is heard, have the  
vehicle serviced.  
washer fluid, follow the  
manufacturer instructions for  
adding water.  
.
Fill the washer fluid tank only  
three-quarters full when it is  
very cold. This allows for fluid  
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Brake Fluid  
10-23  
Brake Pedal Travel  
Caution  
{
See your dealer if the brake pedal  
does not return to normal height,  
or if there is a rapid increase in  
pedal travel. This could be a sign  
that brake service may be required.  
Continuing to drive with worn-out  
brake pads could result in costly  
brake repair.  
Replacing Brake System Parts  
Some driving conditions or climates  
can cause a brake squeal when the  
brakes are first applied or lightly  
applied. This does not mean  
Always replace brake system parts  
with new, approved replacement  
parts. If this is not done, the brakes  
may not work properly. The braking  
performance expected can change  
in many other ways if the wrong  
replacement brake parts are  
installed or parts are improperly  
installed.  
The brake master cylinder reservoir  
is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as  
indicated on the reservoir cap. See  
Engine Compartment Overview on  
page 10-5 for the location of the  
reservoir.  
something is wrong with the brakes.  
Properly torqued wheel nuts are  
necessary to help prevent brake  
pulsation. When tires are rotated,  
inspect brake pads for wear and  
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the  
proper sequence to torque  
There are only two reasons why the  
brake fluid level in the reservoir  
might go down:  
.
The brake fluid level goes down  
specifications. See Capacities and  
Specifications on page 12-2.  
because of normal brake lining  
wear. When new linings are  
installed, the fluid level goes  
back up.  
Brake pads should be replaced as  
complete sets.  
.
A fluid leak in the brake  
hydraulic system can also cause  
a low fluid level. Have the brake  
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hydraulic system fixed, since a  
leak means that sooner or later  
the brakes will not work well.  
What to Add  
Caution (Continued)  
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid  
from a sealed container. See  
Recommended Fluids and  
Lubricants on page 11-13.  
example, just a few drops of  
mineral-based oil, such as  
engine oil, in the brake  
hydraulic system can damage  
brake hydraulic system parts  
so badly that they will have to  
be replaced. Do not let  
Do not top off the brake fluid.  
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.  
If fluid is added when the linings are  
worn, there will be too much fluid  
when new brake linings are  
installed. Add or remove brake fluid,  
as necessary, only when work is  
done on the brake hydraulic system.  
Always clean the brake fluid  
reservoir cap and the area around  
the cap before removing it. This  
helps keep dirt from entering the  
reservoir.  
someone put in the wrong  
kind of fluid.  
.
If brake fluid is spilled on the  
vehicle's painted surfaces,  
the paint finish can be  
damaged. Be careful not to  
spill brake fluid on the  
vehicle. If you do, wash it off  
immediately.  
Warning  
{
Warning  
{
With the wrong kind of fluid in the  
brake hydraulic system, the  
brakes might not work well. This  
could cause a crash. Always use  
the proper brake fluid.  
If too much brake fluid is added, it  
can spill on the engine and burn,  
if the engine is hot enough. You  
or others could be burned, and  
the vehicle could be damaged.  
Add brake fluid only when work is  
done on the brake hydraulic  
system.  
Battery  
The original equipment battery is  
maintenance free. Do not remove  
the cap and do not add fluid.  
Caution  
{
.
Using the wrong fluid can  
badly damage brake  
hydraulic system parts. For  
When the brake fluid falls to a low  
level, the brake warning light comes  
on. See Brake System Warning  
Light on page 5-21.  
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Refer to the replacement number  
shown on the original battery label  
when a new battery is needed. See  
Engine Compartment Overview on  
page 10-5 for battery location.  
Infrequent Usage: Remove the  
black, negative () cable from the  
battery to keep the battery from  
running down.  
Starter Switch Check  
Warning  
{
When you are doing this  
inspection, the vehicle could  
move suddenly. If the vehicle  
moves, you or others could be  
injured.  
Extended Storage: Remove the  
black, negative () cable from the  
battery or use a battery trickle  
charger.  
Warning  
{
Battery posts, terminals, and  
related accessories contain lead  
and lead compounds, chemicals  
known to the State of California to  
cause cancer and reproductive  
harm. Wash hands after  
All-Wheel Drive  
1. Before starting this check, be  
sure there is enough room  
around the vehicle.  
Transfer Case  
Under normal driving conditions,  
transfer case fluid does not require  
changing or checking unless there  
is a fluid leak or unusual noise.  
If required, have the transfer case  
serviced by your dealer.  
handling.  
2. Firmly apply both the parking  
brake and the regular brake.  
See Electric Parking Brake on  
page 9-27.  
Vehicle Storage  
Do not use the accelerator  
pedal, and be ready to turn off  
the engine immediately if it  
starts.  
Warning  
{
Batteries have acid that can burn  
you and gas that can explode.  
You can be badly hurt if you are  
not careful. See Jump Starting on  
page 10-75 for tips on working  
around a battery without  
3. Try to start the engine in each  
gear. The vehicle should start  
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).  
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If the vehicle starts in any other  
position, contact your dealer for  
service.  
3. With the engine off, turn the  
ignition on, but do not start the  
engine. Without applying the  
regular brake, try to move the  
shift lever out of P (Park) with  
normal effort. If the shift lever  
moves out of P (Park), contact  
your dealer for service.  
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the  
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping  
your foot on the regular brake, set  
the parking brake.  
Automatic Transmission  
Shift Lock Control  
Function Check  
.
To check the parking brake's  
holding ability: With the engine  
running and the transmission in  
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot  
pressure from the regular brake  
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is  
held by the parking brake only.  
Warning  
Park Brake and P (Park)  
Mechanism Check  
{
When you are doing this  
inspection, the vehicle could  
move suddenly. If the vehicle  
moves, you or others could be  
injured.  
.
To check the P (Park)  
Warning  
mechanism's holding ability:  
With the engine running, shift to  
P (Park). Then release the  
parking brake followed by the  
regular brake.  
{
When you are doing this check,  
the vehicle could begin to move.  
You or others could be injured  
and property could be damaged.  
Make sure there is room in front  
of the vehicle in case it begins to  
roll. Be ready to apply the regular  
brake at once should the vehicle  
begin to move.  
1. Before starting this check, be  
sure there is enough room  
Contact your dealer if service is  
required.  
around the vehicle. It should be  
parked on a level surface.  
Wiper Blade Replacement  
Windshield wiper blades should be  
inspected for wear or cracking.  
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.  
See Electric Parking Brake on  
page 9-27.  
It is a good idea to clean the wiper  
blade assembly on a regular basis.  
When worn, or when cleaning is  
Be ready to apply the regular  
brake immediately if the vehicle  
begins to move.  
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ineffective, replace the wiper blade.  
For proper windshield wiper blade  
length and type, see Maintenance  
Replacement Parts on page 11-14.  
Windshield Replacement  
The windshield is part of the HUD  
system. If the vehicle has to have  
the windshield replaced, get one  
that is designed for HUD or the  
HUD image may look out of focus.  
Caution  
{
Allowing the wiper arm to touch  
the windshield when no wiper  
blade is installed could damage  
the windshield. Any damage that  
occurs would not be covered by  
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow  
the wiper arm to touch the  
windshield.  
2. Lift up on the latch in the middle  
of the wiper blade where the  
wiper arm attaches.  
3. With the latch open, pull the  
wiper blade down toward the  
windshield far enough to release  
it from the J-hooked end of the  
wiper arm.  
To replace the wiper blade:  
1. Pull the wiper assembly away  
from the windshield.  
4. Remove the wiper blade.  
5. Reverse Steps 13 for wiper  
blade replacement.  
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LED Lighting  
Headlamp Aiming  
Bulb Replacement  
This vehicle has several LED lamps.  
For replacement of any LED lighting  
assembly, contact your dealer.  
Headlamp aim has been preset and  
should need no further adjustment.  
For the proper type of replacement  
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on  
page 10-29.  
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,  
the headlamp aim may be affected.  
If adjustment to the headlamps is  
necessary, see your dealer.  
For any bulbchanging procedure  
not listed in this section, contact  
your dealer.  
Back-Up Lamps  
High Intensity Discharge  
(HID) Lighting  
Warning  
{
The high intensity discharge  
lighting system operates at a very  
high voltage. If you try to service  
any of the system components,  
you could be seriously injured.  
Have your dealer or a qualified  
technician service them.  
1. Back-Up Bulb Socket  
2. Back-Up Lamp Assembly  
To replace one of these bulbs:  
After an HID headlamp bulb has  
been replaced, the beam might be a  
slightly different shade than it was  
originally. This is normal.  
1. Reach under the rear fascia and  
locate the back-up lamp  
assembly.  
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2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by  
turning counterclockwise and  
pulling straight out of the lamp  
assembly (2).  
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of  
the bulb socket (1).  
5. Push the replacement bulb  
straight into the bulb socket and  
turn the bulb socket clockwise to  
install it into the lamp assembly.  
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.  
4. Install the new bulb in the bulb  
socket.  
6. Push the lamp assembly back  
into position until the release tab  
locks into place.  
5. Install the bulb socket by turning  
clockwise.  
Replacement Bulbs  
License Plate Lamp  
Bulb Assembly  
1. Bulb Socket  
2. Bulb  
3. Lamp Assembly  
Bulb  
Number  
Exterior Lamp  
Back-Up Lamp  
921  
(W16W)  
License Plate Lamp  
W5W LL  
To replace one of these bulbs:  
1. Push the lamp assembly (3)  
toward the right.  
For replacement bulbs not listed  
here, contact your dealer.  
2. Pull the lamp assembly down to  
remove.  
3. Turn the bulb socket (1)  
counterclockwise to remove it  
from the lamp assembly (3).  
Lamp Assembly  
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Headlamp Wiring  
Fuses and Circuit  
Breakers  
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are  
protected from short circuits by a  
combination of fuses and circuit  
breakers. This greatly reduces the  
chance of damage caused by  
electrical problems.  
Electrical System  
An electrical overload may cause  
the lamps to go on and off, or in  
some cases to remain off. Have the  
headlamp wiring checked right away  
if the lamps go on and off or  
remain off.  
Electrical System  
Overload  
The vehicle has fuses and circuit  
breakers to protect against an  
electrical system overload.  
Windshield Wipers  
When the current electrical load is  
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens  
and closes, protecting the circuit  
until the current load returns to  
normal or the problem is fixed. This  
greatly reduces the chance of circuit  
overload and fire caused by  
To check a fuse, look at the  
If the wiper motor overheats due to  
heavy snow or ice, the windshield  
wipers will stop until the motor cools  
and will then restart.  
silver-colored band inside the fuse.  
If the band is broken or melted,  
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace  
a bad fuse with a new one of the  
identical size and rating.  
Although the circuit is protected  
from electrical overload, overload  
due to heavy snow or ice may  
cause wiper linkage damage.  
Always clear ice and heavy snow  
from the windshield before using the  
windshield wipers.  
electrical problems.  
Fuses of the same amperage can  
be temporarily borrowed from  
another fuse location, if a fuse goes  
out. Replace the fuse as soon as  
possible.  
Fuses and circuit breakers protect  
power devices in the vehicle.  
Replace a bad fuse with a new one  
of the identical size and rating.  
To identify and check fuses, circuit  
breakers, and relays, see Engine  
Compartment Fuse Block on  
page 10-31, Instrument Panel Fuse  
Block on page 10-34, and Rear  
Compartment Fuse Block on  
page 10-36.  
If the overload is caused by an  
electrical problem and not snow or  
ice, be sure to get it fixed.  
If there is a problem on the road and  
a fuse needs to be replaced, the  
same amperage fuse can be  
borrowed. Choose some feature of  
the vehicle that is not needed to use  
and replace it as soon as possible.  
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Engine Compartment  
Fuse Block  
To remove the fuse block cover,  
squeeze the three retaining clips on  
the cover and lift it straight up.  
The vehicle may not be equipped  
with all of the fuses, relays, and  
features shown.  
J-Case  
Fuses  
Usage  
Rear Power  
Caution  
{
21  
J-Case  
Fuses  
Usage  
Spilling liquid on any electrical  
component on the vehicle may  
damage it. Always keep the  
covers on any electrical  
component.  
Windows  
22  
24  
Sunroof  
6
Wiper  
Front Power  
Windows  
12  
Starter  
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J-Case  
Usage  
Mini Fuses  
Usage  
Mini Fuses  
Usage  
Fuses  
3
Air Conditioning  
Compressor Clutch  
13  
Run/Crank for  
Transmission  
Control Module and  
Chassis Control  
Module  
25  
Retained Accessory  
Power  
4
5
Not Used  
26  
27  
28  
41  
Antilock Brake  
System Pump  
Engine Control  
Module Run/Crank  
14  
15  
Right Rear  
Heated Seat  
Electric Parking  
Brake  
8
9
Ignition Coils Even  
(Six Cylinder  
Engine)  
Left Rear  
Heated Seat  
Rear Window  
Defogger  
Ignition Coils Odd  
(Six Cylinder  
Engine)  
16  
17  
18  
Not Used  
Brake Vacuum  
Assist Pump  
Body Run/Crank  
42  
44  
45  
Cooling Fan K2  
Headlamp Washer  
Cooling Fan K1  
10  
Engine Control  
Module Switched  
Battery (from Engine  
Control Module  
Relay)  
Autonet Run/Crank  
(Aftermarket)  
20  
23  
Not Used  
Variable Effort  
Steering  
Mini Fuses  
Usage  
11  
Six Cylinder Engine:  
Post Catalytic  
29  
30  
Passive Entry/  
Passive Start  
Module Battery  
1
Transmission  
Control Module –  
Battery  
Converter Oxygen  
Sensor Heater,  
Mass Air Flow  
Sensor, Flex Fuel  
Sensor  
All-Wheel Drive  
Module  
2
Engine Control  
Module Battery  
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Mini Fuses  
Usage  
Left Front  
Heated Seat  
Mini Fuses  
Usage  
Mini Fuses  
Usage  
31  
50  
Left High Intensity  
Discharge  
64  
Adaptive Forward  
Lighting (AFL)  
Headlamp  
Module Battery  
32  
33  
34  
Body Control  
Module 6  
51  
52  
53  
Horn  
66  
67  
Trunk Release  
Right Front  
Heated Seat  
Cluster Run/Crank  
Chassis Control  
Module  
Run/Crank for Inside  
Rearview Mirror,  
Rear Vision Camera  
Antilock Brake  
System Valves  
69  
70  
71  
Regulated Voltage  
Control Sensor  
35  
37  
38  
46  
47  
Amplifier  
54  
55  
Run/Crank for  
Heating, Ventilation,  
and Air Conditioning  
Vent Canister  
Solenoid  
Right High Beam  
Left High Beam  
Cooling Fan Relay  
Memory Module  
Outside Rearview  
Mirror, Front Window  
Switches  
Mini Relays  
Usage  
Six Cylinder Engine:  
Pre Catalytic  
Converter Oxygen  
Sensor Heater,  
Canister Purge  
Solenoid  
7
Engine Control  
Module  
56  
57  
Windshield Washer  
Steering  
Column Lock  
9
Cooling Fan  
Cooling Fan  
Run/Crank  
13  
15  
17  
60  
62  
Heated Mirror  
48  
49  
Coolant Pump  
Massage Memory  
Bolster  
Rear Window  
Defogger  
Right High Intensity  
Discharge  
Headlamp  
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Instrument Panel Fuse  
Block  
Micro  
Relays  
Usage  
1
Air Conditioning  
Compressor Clutch  
2
4
Starter  
Wiper Speed  
Wiper Control  
Not Used  
5
8
10  
11  
14  
Cooling Fan  
Headlamp Washer  
The vehicle may not be equipped  
with all of the fuses, relays, and  
features shown.  
Headlamp  
Low Beam  
Fuses  
Usage  
The instrument panel fuse block is  
in the instrument panel, on the  
driver side of the vehicle. To access  
the fuses, open the fuse panel door  
by pulling down at the top.  
1
2
Telematics (OnStar)  
Body Control  
Module 7  
3
4
Body Control  
Module 5  
Press in on the sides of the door to  
release it from the instrument panel.  
Radio  
Pull the door toward you to release  
it from the hinge.  
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Fuses  
Usage  
Fuses  
Usage  
Fuses  
Usage  
5
Infotainment and  
Center Stack  
Displays, Head-up  
Display, Instrument  
Cluster, Rear Seat  
Entertainment  
12  
Passenger Seat  
(Circuit Breaker)  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
Steering Wheel  
Controls/Backlight  
13  
14  
Driver Seat (Circuit  
Breaker)  
Body Control  
Module 3  
Diagnostic Link  
Connector  
Body Control  
Module 2  
6
7
8
Power Outlet 1  
Power Outlet 2  
15  
16  
17  
Airbag  
Power Steering  
Column  
Glove Box  
Body Control  
Module 1  
AC/DC Inverter  
Heater Ventilation  
Air Conditioning  
Controller  
9
Body Control  
Module 4  
Relays  
R1  
Usage  
Glove Box  
Logistics  
18  
19  
Logistics  
10  
Body Control  
Module 8  
(J-Case Fuse)  
R2  
Electronic Steering  
Column Lock  
R3  
Retained Accessory  
Power/Accessory  
20  
21  
Automatic Occupant  
Sensing  
11  
Front Heater  
Ventilation Air  
Conditioning/Blower  
(J-Case Fuse)  
Spare  
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Rear Compartment Fuse  
Block  
The rear compartment fuse block is  
on the left side of the trunk behind a  
cover.  
The vehicle may not be equipped  
with all of the fuses, relays, and  
features shown.  
Fuse  
Number  
Usage  
Leveling  
Compressor  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
F04  
Fuse  
Usage  
Number  
F05  
F06  
F07  
F01  
F02  
F03  
Not Used  
Spare  
Not Used  
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Fuse  
Number  
Usage  
Fuse  
Number  
Usage  
Fuse  
Number  
Usage  
Not Used  
F08  
Front Courtesy  
Lamps  
F20  
F21  
F22  
F23  
F24  
F25  
F26  
F27  
F28  
F29  
F30  
F31  
Shunt  
F34  
Side Blind Zone  
Not Used  
F35  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
F09  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
F14  
F15  
F16  
F17  
F18  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
F36  
All-Wheel Drive  
Not Used  
F37  
Relays  
K1  
Usage  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
K2  
Front Courtesy  
Lamps Relay  
Not Used  
Not Used  
K3  
K4  
Leveling  
Compressor Relay  
Not Used  
Logic  
Front Camera  
Semi-active  
Damping System  
Rear Parking Assist/  
Lane Departure  
Warning  
F19  
Universal Garage  
Door Opener/Rain,  
Light, and Humidity  
Sensor  
F32  
F33  
Not Used  
Not Used  
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Wheels and Tires  
Warning (Continued)  
Warning (Continued)  
.
.
.
Tires  
and a serious crash. See  
Vehicle Load Limits on  
page 9-10.  
Worn or old tires can  
cause a crash. If the tread  
is badly worn,  
Every new GM vehicle has  
high-quality tires made by a  
leading tire manufacturer. See  
the warranty manual for  
information regarding the tire  
warranty and where to get  
service. For additional  
replace them.  
.
Underinflated tires pose  
the same danger as  
overloaded tires. The  
resulting crash could  
cause serious injury.  
Check all tires frequently  
to maintain the  
recommended pressure.  
Tire pressure should be  
checked when the tires  
are cold.  
Replace any tires that  
have been damaged by  
impacts with potholes,  
curbs, etc.  
information refer to the tire  
manufacturer.  
Improperly repaired tires  
can cause a crash. Only  
the dealer or an  
authorized tire service  
center should repair,  
replace, dismount, and  
mount the tires.  
Warning  
{
.
Poorly maintained and  
improperly used tires are  
dangerous.  
.
Overinflated tires are more  
likely to be cut, punctured,  
or broken by a sudden  
impact such as when  
hitting a pothole. Keep  
tires at the recommended  
pressure.  
.
Do not spin the tires in  
excess of 56 km/h  
(35 mph) on slippery  
surfaces such as snow,  
mud, ice, etc. Excessive  
spinning may cause the  
tires to explode.  
.
Overloading the tires can  
cause overheating as a  
result of too much flexing.  
There could be a blowout  
(Continued)  
(Continued)  
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.
Use only radial ply tires of the  
same size, load range, and  
speed rating as the original  
equipment tires.  
traction or performance as winter  
tires on snow or ice-covered roads.  
See Winter Tires on page 10-39.  
See Tire Pressure for  
High-Speed Operation on  
page 10-47 for inflation pressure  
adjustment for high-speed  
driving.  
Winter Tires  
Winter tires with the same speed  
rating as the original equipment tires  
may not be available for H, V, W, Y,  
and ZR speed rated tires. If winter  
tires with a lower speed rating are  
chosen, never exceed the tire's  
maximum speed capability.  
This vehicle was not originally  
equipped with winter tires. Winter  
tires are designed for increased  
traction on snow and ice-covered  
roads. Consider installing winter  
tires on the vehicle if frequent  
driving on ice or snow covered  
roads is expected. See your dealer  
for details regarding winter tire  
availability and proper tire selection.  
Also, see Buying New Tires on  
page 10-54.  
All-Season Tires  
This vehicle may come with  
all-season tires. These tires are  
designed to provide good overall  
performance on most road surfaces  
and weather conditions. Original  
equipment tires designed to GM's  
specific tire performance criteria  
have a TPC specification code  
molded onto the sidewall. Original  
equipment all-season tires can be  
identified by the last two characters  
of this TPC code, which will  
Summer Tires  
This vehicle may come with high  
performance summer tires. These  
tires have a special tread and  
compound that are optimized for  
maximum dry and wet road  
performance. This special tread and  
compound will have decreased  
performance in cold climates, and  
on ice and snow. We recommend  
installing winter tires on the vehicle  
if frequent driving at temperatures  
below approximately 5°C (40°F) or  
on ice or snow covered roads is  
expected. See Winter Tires on  
page 10-39.  
With winter tires, there may be  
decreased dry road traction,  
increased road noise, and shorter  
tread life. After changing to winter  
tires, be alert for changes in vehicle  
handling and braking.  
be MS.”  
Consider installing winter tires on  
the vehicle if frequent driving on  
snow or ice-covered roads is  
expected. All-season tires provide  
adequate performance for most  
winter driving conditions, but they  
may not offer the same level of  
If using winter tires:  
.
Use tires of the same brand and  
tread type on all four wheel  
positions.  
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Vehicle Care  
and service description. See the  
Tire Sizeillustration later in this (0152) and the last two digits,  
section.  
digits represent the week  
Tire Sidewall Labeling  
Useful information about a tire is  
molded into its sidewall. The  
examples show a typical  
passenger vehicle tire and a  
compact spare tire sidewall.  
the year. For example, the third  
week of the year 2010 would  
have a four-digit DOT date  
of 0310.  
(2) TPC Spec (Tire  
Performance Criteria  
Specification): Original  
equipment tires designed to  
GM's specific tire performance  
criteria have a TPC specification  
code molded onto the sidewall.  
(4) Tire Identification Number  
(TIN): The letters and numbers  
following the DOT (Department  
of Transportation) code are the  
GM's TPC specifications meet or Tire Identification Number (TIN).  
exceed all federal safety  
guidelines.  
The TIN shows the  
manufacturer and plant code,  
tire size, and date the tire was  
manufactured. The TIN is  
molded onto both sides of the  
tire, although only one side may  
have the date of manufacture.  
(3) DOT (Department of  
Transportation): The  
Department of Transportation  
(DOT) code indicates that the  
tire is in compliance with the  
U.S. Department of  
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example  
(5) Tire Ply Material: The type  
of cord and number of plies in  
the sidewall and under the tread.  
(1) Tire Size: The tire size is a  
combination of letters and  
numbers used to define a  
particular tire's width, height,  
aspect ratio, construction type,  
Transportation Motor Vehicle  
Safety Standards.  
DOT Tire Date of  
(6) Uniform Tire Quality  
Grading (UTQG): Tire  
manufacturers are required to  
Manufacture: The last four  
digits of the TIN indicate the tire  
manufactured date. The first two  
grade tires based on three  
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10-41  
performance factors: treadwear,  
traction, and temperature  
resistance. For more information  
see Uniform Tire Quality  
(2) Temporary Use Only: The  
compact spare tire or temporary  
use tire should not be driven at  
speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).  
The compact spare tire is for  
emergency use when a regular  
road tire has lost air and gone  
flat. If the vehicle has a compact  
spare tire, see Compact Spare  
Tire on page 10-73 and If a Tire  
Goes Flat on page 10-59.  
(4) Maximum Cold Inflation  
Load Limit: Maximum load that  
can be carried and the  
maximum pressure needed to  
support that load.  
Grading on page 10-56.  
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation  
Load Limit: Maximum load that  
can be carried and the  
maximum pressure needed to  
support that load.  
(5) Tire Inflation: The  
temporary use tire or compact  
spare tire should be inflated to  
420 kPa (60 psi). For more  
information on tire pressure and  
inflation see Tire Pressure on  
page 10-45.  
(3) Tire Identification Number  
(TIN): The letters and numbers  
following the DOT (Department  
of Transportation) code are the  
Tire Identification Number (TIN).  
The TIN shows the  
manufacturer and plant code,  
tire size, and date the tire was  
manufactured. The TIN is  
(6) Tire Size: A combination of  
letters and numbers define a  
tire's width, height, aspect ratio,  
construction type, and service  
description. The letter T as the  
first character in the tire size  
means the tire is for temporary  
use only.  
molded onto both sides of the  
tire, although only one side may  
have the date of manufacture.  
(7) TPC Spec (Tire  
Performance Criteria  
Specification): Original  
equipment tires designed to  
GM's specific tire performance  
Compact Spare Tire Example  
(1) Tire Ply Material: The type  
of cord and number of plies in  
the sidewall and under the tread.  
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criteria have a TPC specification  
code molded onto the sidewall.  
vehicle tire engineered to  
standards set by the U.S. Tire  
(5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of  
the wheel in inches.  
GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association.  
exceed all federal safety  
(6) Service Description: These  
characters represent the load  
index and speed rating of the  
tire. The load index represents  
the load carrying capacity a tire  
is certified to carry. The speed  
rating is the maximum speed a  
tire is certified to carry a load.  
(2) Tire Width: The three-digit  
guidelines.  
number indicates the tire section  
width in millimeters from  
sidewall to sidewall.  
Tire Designations  
Tire Size  
(3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit  
number that indicates the tire  
height-to-width measurements.  
For example, if the tire size  
The following is an example of a  
typical passenger vehicle  
tire size.  
Tire Terminology and  
Definitions  
Air Pressure: The amount of  
air inside the tire pressing  
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in  
item 3 of the illustration, it would  
mean that the tire's sidewall is  
60 percent as high as it is wide.  
outward on each square inch of  
the tire. Air pressure is  
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)  
or psi (pounds per square inch).  
(4) Construction Code: A letter  
code is used to indicate the type  
of ply construction in the tire.  
The letter R means radial ply  
construction; the letter D means  
diagonal or bias ply  
construction; and the letter B  
means belted-bias ply  
construction.  
(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:  
The United States version of a  
metric tire sizing system. The  
letter P as the first character in  
the tire size means a passenger  
Accessory Weight: The  
combined weight of optional  
accessories. Some examples of  
optional accessories are  
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automatic transmission, power  
windows, power seats, and air  
conditioning.  
before a tire has built up heat  
from driving. See Tire Pressure  
on page 10-45.  
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight  
Rating for the front axle. See  
Vehicle Load Limits on  
page 9-10.  
Aspect Ratio: The relationship  
of a tire's height to its width.  
Curb Weight: The weight of a  
motor vehicle with standard and  
optional equipment including the  
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,  
and coolant, but without  
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight  
Rating for the rear axle. See  
Vehicle Load Limits on  
page 9-10.  
Belt: A rubber coated layer of  
cords between the plies and the  
tread. Cords may be made from  
steel or other reinforcing  
materials.  
passengers and cargo.  
Intended Outboard Sidewall:  
The side of an asymmetrical tire  
that must always face outward  
when mounted on a vehicle.  
DOT Markings: A code molded  
into the sidewall of a tire  
Bead: The tire bead contains  
steel wires wrapped by steel  
cords that hold the tire onto  
the rim.  
signifying that the tire is in  
compliance with the U.S.  
Department of Transportation  
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety  
Standards. The DOT code  
includes the Tire Identification  
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric  
designator which can also  
identify the tire manufacturer,  
production plant, brand, and  
date of production.  
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric  
unit for air pressure.  
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire  
in which the plies are laid at  
alternate angles less than  
90 degrees to the centerline of  
the tread.  
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A  
tire used on light duty trucks and  
some multipurpose passenger  
vehicles.  
Load Index: An assigned  
number ranging from 1 to 279  
that corresponds to the load  
carrying capacity of a tire.  
Cold Tire Pressure: The  
amount of air pressure in a tire,  
measured in kPa (kilopascal)  
or psi (pounds per square inch)  
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight  
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits  
on page 9-10.  
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Maximum Inflation Pressure:  
The maximum air pressure to  
which a cold tire can be inflated.  
The maximum air pressure is  
molded onto the sidewall.  
Outward Facing Sidewall: The  
side of an asymmetrical tire that  
has a particular side that faces  
outward when mounted on a  
vehicle. The side of the tire that  
contains a whitewall, bears  
white lettering, or bears  
manufacturer, brand, and/or  
model name molding that is  
higher or deeper than the same  
moldings on the other sidewall  
of the tire.  
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic  
tire in which the ply cords that  
extend to the beads are laid at  
90 degrees to the centerline of  
the tread.  
Maximum Load Rating: The  
load rating for a tire at the  
maximum permissible inflation  
pressure for that tire.  
Rim: A metal support for a tire  
and upon which the tire beads  
are seated.  
Sidewall: The portion of a tire  
between the tread and the bead.  
Maximum Loaded Vehicle  
Weight: The sum of curb  
weight, accessory weight,  
vehicle capacity weight, and  
production options weight.  
Speed Rating: An  
alphanumeric code assigned to  
a tire indicating the maximum  
speed at which a tire can  
operate.  
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A  
tire used on passenger cars and  
some light duty trucks and  
multipurpose vehicles.  
Normal Occupant Weight: The  
number of occupants a vehicle  
is designed to seat multiplied by  
68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load  
Limits on page 9-10.  
Traction: The friction between  
the tire and the road surface.  
The amount of grip provided.  
Recommended Inflation  
Pressure: Vehicle  
manufacturer's recommended  
tire inflation pressure as shown  
on the tire placard. See Tire  
Pressure on page 10-45 and  
Vehicle Load Limits on  
page 9-10.  
Tread: The portion of a tire that  
comes into contact with  
the road.  
Occupant Distribution:  
Designated seating positions.  
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Treadwear Indicators: Narrow  
bands, sometimes called wear  
bars, that show across the tread  
of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/  
16 in) of tread remains. See  
When It Is Time for New Tires  
on page 10-53.  
68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated  
cargo load. See Vehicle Load  
Limits on page 9-10.  
Caution  
{
Neither tire underinflation nor  
overinflation is good.  
Underinflated tires, or tires  
that do not have enough air,  
can result in:  
Vehicle Maximum Load on the  
Tire: Load on an individual tire  
due to curb weight, accessory  
weight, occupant weight, and  
cargo weight.  
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality  
Grading Standards): A tire  
information system that provides  
consumers with ratings for a  
tire's traction, temperature, and  
treadwear. Ratings are  
determined by tire  
manufacturers using  
government testing procedures.  
The ratings are molded into the  
sidewall of the tire. See Uniform  
Tire Quality Grading on  
.
Tire overloading and  
overheating which could  
lead to a blowout.  
Vehicle Placard: A label  
permanently attached to a  
vehicle showing the vehicle  
capacity weight and the original  
equipment tire size and  
recommended inflation pressure.  
See Tire and Loading  
.
Premature or  
irregular wear.  
.
Poor handling.  
.
Reduced fuel economy.  
Information Labelunder Vehicle  
Load Limits on page 9-10.  
Overinflated tires, or tires that  
have too much air, can  
result in:  
Tire Pressure  
Tires need the correct amount of  
air pressure to operate  
effectively.  
page 10-56.  
.
Unusual wear.  
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The  
number of designated seating  
positions multiplied by  
.
Poor handling.  
.
Rough ride.  
.
Needless damage from  
road hazards.  
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Vehicle Care  
The Tire and Loading  
How to Check  
Recheck the tire pressure with  
the tire gauge.  
Information label on the vehicle  
indicates the original equipment  
tires and the correct cold tire  
inflation pressures. The  
recommended pressure is the  
minimum air pressure needed to  
support the vehicle's maximum  
load carrying capacity. See  
Vehicle Load Limits on  
Use a good quality pocket-type  
gauge to check tire pressure.  
Proper tire inflation cannot be  
Return the valve caps on the  
valve stems to prevent leaks  
determined by looking at the tire. and keep out dirt and moisture.  
Check the tire inflation pressure  
when the tires are cold, meaning  
Professional Vehicle  
If the vehicle has P245/45R19 size  
the vehicle has not been driven  
tires, the cold inflation pressure is  
for at least three hours or no  
35 psi (241 kPa).  
more than 1.6 km (1 mi).  
page 9-10.  
If the vehicle has 235/55R18 size  
Remove the valve cap from the  
tires, the cold inflation pressure  
How the vehicle is loaded  
affects vehicle handling and ride  
comfort. Never load the vehicle  
with more weight than it was  
designed to carry.  
tire valve stem. Press the tire  
depends on the vehicle mass and  
gauge firmly onto the valve to  
should be determined by the vehicle  
get a pressure measurement.  
If the cold tire inflation pressure  
matches the recommended  
pressure on the Tire and  
Loading Information label, no  
further adjustment is necessary.  
If the inflation pressure is low,  
add air until the recommended  
pressure is reached. If the  
coach-builder. A Tire and Loading  
Information label provided by the  
final stage manufacturer should be  
attached to the B-pillar on the driver  
side of the vehicle. If the final stage  
manufacturer's label is not present,  
contact the coach-builder. Do not  
use the tire pressures indicated on  
the General Motors label. These tire  
pressures are for the incomplete  
vehicle and are not the correct tire  
pressures for the completed  
When to Check  
Check your tires once a month  
or more. Do not forget to check  
the spare tire. If the vehicle has  
a compact spare tire, it should  
be at 420 kPa (60 psi). See  
Compact Spare Tire on  
inflation pressure is high, press  
on the metal stem in the center  
of the tire valve to release air.  
page 10-73 and Full-Size Spare  
Tire on page 10-74.  
professional vehicle.  
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10-47  
Vehicles with P245/45R19 98V size  
tires require inflation pressure  
adjustment when driving the vehicle  
at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or  
higher. Set the cold inflation  
Return the tires to the  
Tire Pressure for  
High-Speed Operation  
recommended cold tire inflation  
pressure when high-speed driving  
has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits  
on page 9-10 and Tire Pressure on  
page 10-45.  
Warning  
{
pressure to 260 kPa (38 psi).  
Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h  
(100 mph) or higher, puts an  
additional strain on tires.  
Vehicles with P245/40R20 95V size  
tires require inflation pressure  
adjustment when driving the vehicle  
at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or  
higher. Set the cold inflation  
Tire Pressure Monitor  
System  
Sustained high-speed driving  
causes excessive heat buildup  
and can cause sudden tire failure.  
You could have a crash and you  
or others could be killed. Some  
high-speed rated tires require  
inflation pressure adjustment for  
high-speed operation. When  
speed limits and road conditions  
are such that a vehicle can be  
driven at high speeds, make sure  
the tires are rated for high-speed  
operation, in excellent condition,  
and set to the correct cold tire  
inflation pressure for the  
The Tire Pressure Monitor System  
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor  
technology to check tire pressure  
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor  
the air pressure in your tires and  
transmit tire pressure readings to a  
receiver located in the vehicle.  
pressure to 270 kPa (39 psi).  
Professional vehicles with 235/  
55R18 104H size tires require  
inflation pressure adjustment when  
driving the vehicle at speeds of  
160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set  
the cold inflation pressure to  
40 kPa (6 psi) above the  
recommended cold tire pressure  
shown on the Tire and Loading  
Information label for the 235/  
55R18 104H size tires.  
Each tire, including the spare (if  
provided), should be checked  
monthly when cold and inflated to  
the inflation pressure recommended  
by the vehicle manufacturer on the  
vehicle placard or tire inflation  
pressure label. (If your vehicle has  
tires of a different size than the size  
indicated on the vehicle placard or  
vehicle load.  
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tire inflation pressure label, you  
should determine the proper tire  
inflation pressure for those tires.)  
not reached the level to trigger  
illumination of the TPMS low tire  
pressure telltale.  
ensure that the replacement or  
alternate tires and wheels allow the  
TPMS to continue to function  
properly.  
As an added safety feature, your  
vehicle has been equipped with a  
tire pressure monitoring system  
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire  
pressure telltale when one or more  
of your tires is significantly  
Your vehicle has also been  
equipped with a TPMS malfunction  
indicator to indicate when the  
See Tire Pressure Monitor  
Operation on page 10-48.  
system is not operating properly.  
The TPMS malfunction indicator is  
combined with the low tire pressure  
telltale. When the system detects a  
malfunction, the telltale will flash for  
approximately one minute and then  
remain continuously illuminated.  
This sequence will continue upon  
subsequent vehicle start-ups as  
long as the malfunction exists.  
See Radio Frequency Statement on  
page 13-12.  
under-inflated.  
Tire Pressure Monitor  
Operation  
Accordingly, when the low tire  
pressure telltale illuminates, you  
should stop and check your tires as  
soon as possible, and inflate them  
to the proper pressure. Driving on a  
significantly under-inflated tire  
causes the tire to overheat and can  
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation  
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire  
tread life, and may affect the  
vehicle's handling and stopping  
ability.  
This vehicle may have a Tire  
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).  
The TPMS is designed to warn the  
driver when a low tire pressure  
condition exists. TPMS sensors are  
mounted onto each tire and wheel  
assembly, excluding the spare tire  
and wheel assembly. The TPMS  
sensors monitor the air pressure in  
the tires and transmits the tire  
pressure readings to a receiver  
located in the vehicle.  
When the malfunction indicator is  
illuminated, the system may not be  
able to detect or signal low tire  
pressure as intended. TPMS  
malfunctions may occur for a variety  
of reasons, including the installation  
of replacement or alternate tires or  
wheels on the vehicle that prevent  
the TPMS from functioning properly.  
Always check the TPMS malfunction  
telltale after replacing one or more  
tires or wheels on your vehicle to  
Please note that the TPMS is not a  
substitute for proper tire  
maintenance, and it is the driver's  
responsibility to maintain correct tire  
pressure, even if under-inflation has  
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pressure levels can be viewed. For  
additional information and details  
about the DIC operation and  
displays see Driver Information  
Center (DIC) on page 5-29.  
The TPMS can warn about a low  
tire pressure condition but it does  
not replace normal tire  
maintenance. See Tire Inspection  
on page 10-52, Tire Rotation on  
page 10-52 and Tires on  
The low tire pressure warning light  
may come on in cool weather when  
the vehicle is first started, and then  
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This  
could be an early indicator that the  
air pressure is getting low and  
needs to be inflated to the proper  
pressure.  
page 10-38.  
When a low tire pressure condition  
is detected, the TPMS illuminates  
the low tire pressure warning light  
on the instrument cluster. If the  
warning light comes on, stop as  
soon as possible and inflate the  
tires to the recommended pressure  
shown on the Tire and Loading  
Information label. See Vehicle Load  
Limits on page 9-10.  
Caution  
{
Tire sealant materials are not all  
the same. A non-approved tire  
sealant could damage the TPMS  
sensors. TPMS sensor damage  
caused by using an incorrect tire  
sealant is not covered by the  
vehicle warranty. Always use only  
the GM approved tire sealant  
available through your dealer or  
included in the vehicle.  
A Tire and Loading Information  
label, attached to your vehicle,  
shows the size of the original  
equipment tires and the correct  
inflation pressure for the tires when  
they are cold. See Vehicle Load  
Limits on page 9-10, for an example  
of the Tire and Loading Information  
label and its location. Also see Tire  
Pressure on page 10-45.  
A message to check the pressure in  
a specific tire displays in the Driver  
Information Center (DIC). The low  
tire pressure warning light and the  
DIC warning message come on at  
each ignition cycle until the tires are  
inflated to the correct inflation  
pressure. Using the DIC, tire  
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.
Replacement tires or wheels do  
not match the original equipment  
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels  
other than those recommended  
could prevent the TPMS from  
functioning properly. See Buying  
New Tires on page 10-54.  
Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits  
use a GM approved liquid tire  
sealant. Using non-approved tire  
sealants could damage the TPMS  
sensors. See Tire Sealant and  
Compressor Kit on page 10-61 for  
information regarding the inflator kit  
materials and instructions.  
TPMS sensor. The malfunction  
light and DIC message should  
go off after the road tire is  
replaced and the sensor  
matching process is performed  
successfully. See TPMS Sensor  
Matching Processlater in this  
section.  
.
Operating electronic devices or  
being near facilities using radio  
wave frequencies similar to the  
TPMS could cause the TPMS  
sensors to malfunction.  
.
The TPMS sensor matching  
process was not done or not  
completed successfully after  
rotating the tires. The  
malfunction light and the DIC  
message should go off after  
successfully completing the  
sensor matching process. See  
"TPMS Sensor Matching  
TPMS Malfunction Light and  
Message  
The TPMS will not function properly  
if one or more of the TPMS sensors  
are missing or inoperable. When the  
system detects a malfunction, the  
low tire warning light flashes for  
about one minute and then stays on  
for the remainder of the ignition  
cycle. A DIC warning message also  
displays. The malfunction light and  
DIC warning message come on at  
each ignition cycle until the problem  
is corrected. Some of the conditions  
that can cause these to come  
on are:  
If the TPMS is not functioning  
properly it cannot detect or signal a  
low tire condition. See your dealer  
for service if the TPMS malfunction  
light and DIC message comes on  
and stays on.  
Process" later in this section.  
.
One or more TPMS sensors are  
missing or damaged. The  
TPMS Sensor Matching  
Process  
malfunction light and the DIC  
message should go off when the  
TPMS sensors are installed and  
the sensor matching process is  
performed successfully. See  
your dealer for service.  
Each TPMS sensor has a unique  
identification code. The identification  
code needs to be matched to a new  
tire/wheel position after rotating the  
vehicles tires or replacing one or  
more of the TPMS sensors. The  
TPMS sensor matching process  
.
One of the road tires has been  
replaced with the spare tire. The  
spare tire does not have a  
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should also be performed after  
replacing a spare tire with a road  
tire containing the TPMS sensor.  
The malfunction light and the DIC  
message should go off at the next  
ignition cycle. The sensors are  
matched to the tire/wheel positions,  
using a TPMS relearn tool, in the  
following order: driver side front tire,  
passenger side front tire, passenger  
side rear tire, and driver side rear.  
See your dealer for service or to  
purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS  
relearn tool can also be purchased.  
See Tire Pressure Monitor  
The TPMS sensor matching  
process is:  
The horn sounds twice to signal  
the receiver is in relearn mode  
and the TIRE LEARNING  
ACTIVE message displays on  
the DIC screen.  
1. Set the parking brake.  
2. Place the vehicle power mode in  
ON/RUN/START. See Ignition  
Positions on page 9-15.  
6. Start with the driver side  
front tire.  
3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info  
display option is turned on. The  
info displays on the DIC can be  
turned on and off through the  
Settings menu. See Driver  
Information Center (DIC) on  
page 5-29.  
7. Place the relearn tool against  
the tire sidewall, near the valve  
stem. Then press the button to  
activate the TPMS sensor.  
A horn chirp confirms that the  
sensor identification code has  
been matched to this tire and  
wheel position.  
4. Use the five-way DIC control on  
the right side of the steering  
wheel to scroll to the Tire  
Pressure screen under the DIC  
info page. See Driver  
Sensor Activation Tool at  
www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or  
call 1-800-GM TOOLS  
(1-800-468-6657).  
8. Proceed to the passenger side  
front tire, and repeat Step 7.  
9. Proceed to the passenger side  
rear tire, and repeat Step 7.  
There are two minutes to match the  
first tire/wheel position, and  
five minutes overall to match all four  
tire/wheel positions. If it takes  
longer, the matching process stops  
and must be restarted.  
Information Center (DIC) on  
page 5-29.  
10. Proceed to the driver side rear  
tire, and repeat Step 7. The  
horn sounds two times to  
indicate the sensor  
5. Press and hold the SEL button  
in the center of the five-way DIC  
control.  
identification code has been  
matched to the driver side rear  
tire, and the TPMS sensor  
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.
The tread or sidewall is  
cracked, cut, or snagged  
deep enough to show cord or  
fabric.  
matching process is no longer  
active. The TIRE LEARNING  
ACTIVE message on the DIC  
display screen goes off.  
Anytime unusual wear is  
noticed, rotate the tires as soon  
as possible, check for proper tire  
inflation pressure, and check for  
damaged tires or wheels. If the  
unusual wear continues after the  
rotation, check the wheel  
alignment. See When It Is Time  
for New Tires on page 10-53  
and Wheel Replacement on  
page 10-58.  
11. Shut the ignition off.  
.
.
The tire has a bump, bulge,  
or split.  
12. Set all four tires to the  
recommended air pressure  
level as indicated on the Tire  
and Loading Information label.  
The tire has a puncture, cut,  
or other damage that cannot  
be repaired well because of  
the size or location of the  
damage.  
Tire Inspection  
We recommend that the tires,  
including the spare tire, if the  
vehicle has one, be inspected  
for signs of wear or damage at  
least once a month.  
Tire Rotation  
Tires should be rotated every  
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See  
Maintenance Schedule on  
page 11-4.  
Replace the tire if:  
.
The indicators at three or  
more places around the tire  
can be seen.  
Tires are rotated to achieve a  
uniform wear for all tires. The  
first rotation is the most  
important.  
.
There is cord or fabric  
showing through the tire's  
rubber.  
Use this rotation pattern when  
rotating the tires.  
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Do not include the spare tire in  
the tire rotation.  
When It Is Time for New  
Tires  
Warning  
{
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the  
parts to which it is fastened, can  
make wheel nuts become loose  
after time. The wheel could come  
off and cause an accident. When  
changing a wheel, remove any  
rust or dirt from places where the  
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In  
an emergency, a cloth or a paper  
towel can be used; however, use  
a scraper or wire brush later to  
remove all rust or dirt.  
Adjust the front and rear tires to  
the recommended inflation  
pressure on the Tire and  
Loading Information label after  
the tires have been rotated. See  
Tire Pressure on page 10-45  
and Vehicle Load Limits on  
page 9-10.  
Factors such as maintenance,  
temperatures, driving speeds,  
vehicle loading, and road conditions  
affect the wear rate of the tires.  
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor  
System. See Tire Pressure  
Monitor Operation on  
page 10-48.  
Lightly coat the center of the  
wheel hub with wheel bearing  
grease after a wheel change or  
tire rotation to prevent corrosion  
or rust build-up. Do not get  
grease on the flat wheel  
Check that all wheel nuts are  
properly tightened. See Wheel  
Nut Torqueunder Capacities  
and Specifications on  
Treadwear indicators are one way to  
tell when it is time for new tires.  
Treadwear indicators appear when  
the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)  
or less of tread remaining. See Tire  
Inspection on page 10-52 and Tire  
Rotation on page 10-52.  
page 12-2.  
mounting surface or on the  
wheel nuts or bolts.  
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The rubber in tires ages over time.  
This also applies to the spare tire,  
if the vehicle has one, even if it is  
never used. Multiple factors  
including temperatures, loading  
conditions, and inflation pressure  
maintenance affect how fast aging  
takes place. GM recommends that  
tires, including the spare if  
equipped, be replaced after six  
years, regardless of tread wear. The  
tire manufacture date is the last four  
digits of the DOT Tire Identification  
Number (TIN) which is molded into  
one side of the tire sidewall. The  
first two digits represent the week  
(0152) and the last two digits, the  
year. For example, the third week of  
the year 2010 would have a  
slow aging. This area should be free  
of grease, gasoline, or other  
substances that can deteriorate  
rubber.  
GM's exclusive TPC Spec  
system considers over a dozen  
critical specifications that impact  
the overall performance of the  
vehicle, including brake system  
performance, ride and handling,  
traction control, and tire  
Parking for an extended period can  
cause flat spots on the tires that  
may result in vibrations while  
driving. When storing a vehicle for  
at least a month, remove the tires or  
raise the vehicle to reduce the  
weight from the tires.  
pressure monitoring  
performance. GM's TPC Spec  
number is molded onto the tire's  
sidewall near the tire size. If the  
tires have an all-season tread  
design, the TPC Spec number  
will be followed by MS for mud  
and snow. See Tire Sidewall  
Labeling on page 10-40.  
Buying New Tires  
GM has developed and matched  
specific tires for the vehicle. The  
original equipment tires installed  
were designed to meet General  
Motors Tire Performance Criteria  
Specification (TPC Spec)  
GM recommends replacing worn  
tires in complete sets of four.  
Uniform tread depth on all tires  
will help to maintain the  
performance of the vehicle.  
Braking and handling  
performance may be adversely  
affected if all the tires are not  
replaced at the same time.  
If proper rotation and  
four-digit DOT date of 0310.  
Vehicle Storage  
system rating. When  
replacement tires are needed,  
GM strongly recommends  
buying tires with the same TPC  
Spec rating.  
Tires age when stored normally  
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park  
a vehicle that will be stored for at  
least a month in a cool, dry, clean  
area away from direct sunlight to  
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maintenance have been done,  
all four tires should wear out at  
about the same time. See Tire  
Rotation on page 10-52.  
However, if it is necessary to  
replace only one axle set of  
worn tires, place the new tires  
on the rear axle.  
Warning (Continued)  
Warning (Continued)  
Only your dealer or authorized  
tire service center should  
mount or dismount the tires.  
A tire and/or wheel could fail  
suddenly and cause a crash.  
Use only radial-ply tires with  
the wheels on the vehicle.  
If the vehicle tires must be  
replaced with a tire that does not  
have a TPC Spec number, make  
sure they are the same size,  
load range, speed rating, and  
construction (radial) as the  
original tires.  
Warning  
{
Winter tires with the same speed  
rating as the original equipment  
tires may not be available for H,  
V, W, Y and ZR speed rated  
tires. Never exceed the winter  
tiresmaximum speed capability  
when using winter tires with a  
lower speed rating.  
Mixing tires of different sizes,  
brands, or types may cause  
loss of control of the vehicle,  
resulting in a crash or other  
vehicle damage. Use the  
correct size, brand, and type  
of tires on all wheels.  
Vehicles that have a tire  
pressure monitoring system  
could give an inaccurate  
Warning  
{
low-pressure warning if non-TPC  
Spec rated tires are installed.  
See Tire Pressure Monitor  
System on page 10-47.  
Warning  
{
Tires could explode during  
improper service. Attempting  
to mount or dismount a tire  
could cause injury or death.  
Using bias-ply tires on the  
vehicle may cause the wheel  
rim flanges to develop cracks  
after many miles of driving.  
(Continued)  
(Continued)  
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The Tire and Loading  
treadwear, traction, and  
Warning  
{
Information label indicates the  
original equipment tires on the  
vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits  
on page 9-10.  
temperature performance. This  
applies only to vehicles sold in  
the United States. The grades  
are molded on the sidewalls of  
most passenger car tires. The  
Uniform Tire Quality Grading  
(UTQG) system does not apply  
to deep tread, winter tires,  
compact spare tires, tires with  
nominal rim diameters of  
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),  
or to some limited-production  
tires.  
If different sized wheels are used,  
there may not be an acceptable  
level of performance and safety if  
tires not recommended for those  
wheels are selected. This  
increases the chance of a crash  
and serious injury. Only use GM  
specific wheel and tire systems  
developed for the vehicle, and  
have them properly installed by a  
GM certified technician.  
Different Size Tires and  
Wheels  
If wheels or tires are installed that  
are a different size than the original  
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle  
performance, including its braking,  
ride and handling characteristics,  
stability, and resistance to rollover  
may be affected. If the vehicle has  
electronic systems such as antilock  
brakes, rollover airbags, traction  
control, electronic stability control,  
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance  
of these systems can also be  
affected.  
See Buying New Tires on  
page 10-54 and Accessories and  
Modifications on page 10-3.  
While the tires available on  
General Motors passenger cars  
and light trucks may vary with  
respect to these grades, they  
must also conform to federal  
safety requirements and  
additional General Motors Tire  
Performance Criteria (TPC)  
standards.  
Uniform Tire Quality  
Grading  
The following information relates  
to the system developed by the  
United States National Highway  
Traffic Safety Administration  
(NHTSA), which grades tires by  
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Quality grades can be found  
where applicable on the tire  
sidewall between tread shoulder  
and maximum section width. For  
example:  
their use, however, and may  
depart significantly from the  
norm due to variations in driving  
habits, service practices and  
differences in road  
Temperature  
The temperature grades are A  
(the highest), B, and C,  
representing the tire's resistance  
to the generation of heat and its  
ability to dissipate heat when  
tested under controlled  
characteristics and climate.  
Treadwear 200 Traction AA  
Temperature A  
Traction  
conditions on a specified indoor  
laboratory test wheel. Sustained  
high temperature can cause the  
material of the tire to degenerate  
and reduce tire life, and  
excessive temperature can lead  
to sudden tire failure. The grade  
C corresponds to a level of  
performance which all  
passenger car tires must meet  
under the Federal Motor Safety  
Standard No. 109. Grades B and  
A represent higher levels of  
performance on the laboratory  
test wheel than the minimum  
required by law. Warning: The  
temperature grade for this tire is  
established for a tire that is  
properly inflated and not  
All Passenger Car Tires Must  
Conform to Federal Safety  
Requirements In Addition To  
These Grades.  
The traction grades, from  
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,  
and C. Those grades represent  
the tire's ability to stop on wet  
pavement as measured under  
controlled conditions on  
Treadwear  
The treadwear grade is a  
specified government test  
surfaces of asphalt and  
comparative rating based on the  
wear rate of the tire when tested  
under controlled conditions on a  
specified government test  
course. For example, a tire  
graded 150 would wear one and  
one-half (1½) times as well on  
the government course as a tire  
graded 100. The relative  
concrete. A tire marked C may  
have poor traction performance.  
Warning: The traction grade  
assigned to this tire is based on  
straight-ahead braking traction  
tests, and does not include  
acceleration, cornering,  
hydroplaning, or peak traction  
characteristics.  
performance of tires depends  
upon the actual conditions of  
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overloaded. Excessive speed,  
underinflation, or excessive  
loading, either separately or in  
combination, can cause heat  
buildup and possible tire failure.  
Wheel Replacement  
Replace any wheel that is bent,  
cracked, or badly rusted or  
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming  
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and  
wheel nuts should be replaced.  
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.  
Some aluminum wheels can be  
repaired. See your dealer if any of  
these conditions exist.  
Warning  
{
Using the wrong replacement  
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel  
nuts can be dangerous. It could  
affect the braking and handling of  
the vehicle. Tires can lose air,  
and cause loss of control, causing  
a crash. Always use the correct  
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel  
nuts for replacement.  
Wheel Alignment and Tire  
Balance  
The tires and wheels were aligned  
and balanced at the factory to  
Your dealer will know the kind of  
wheel that is needed.  
provide the longest tire life and best  
overall performance. Adjustments to  
wheel alignment and tire balancing  
are not necessary on a regular  
basis. Consider an alignment check  
if there is unusual tire wear or the  
vehicle is significantly pulling to one  
side or the other. Some slight pull to  
the left or right, depending on the  
crown of the road and/or other road  
surface variations such as troughs  
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is  
vibrating when driving on a smooth  
road, the tires and wheels may need  
to be rebalanced. See your dealer  
for proper diagnosis.  
Each new wheel should have the  
same load-carrying capacity,  
diameter, width, offset, and be  
mounted the same way as the one it  
replaces.  
Caution  
{
The wrong wheel can also cause  
problems with bearing life, brake  
cooling, speedometer or  
odometer calibration, headlamp  
aim, bumper height, vehicle  
ground clearance, and tire or tire  
chain clearance to the body and  
chassis.  
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel  
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor  
System (TPMS) sensors with new  
GM original equipment parts.  
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Professional vehicle wheels have a  
unique offset and bolt hole diameter.  
Professional vehicle wheels have  
six wheel nuts. Non-professional  
vehicle wheels have five wheel nuts.  
See Tire Changing on page 10-69.  
Tire Chains  
If a Tire Goes Flat  
It is unusual for a tire to blow out  
while driving, especially if the tires  
are maintained properly. See Tires  
on page 10-38. If air goes out of a  
tire, it is much more likely to leak  
out slowly. But if there is ever a  
blowout, here are a few tips about  
what to expect and what to do:  
Warning  
{
Do not use tire chains. There is  
not enough clearance. Tire chains  
used on a vehicle without the  
proper amount of clearance can  
cause damage to the brakes,  
suspension, or other vehicle  
parts. The area damaged by the  
tire chains could cause loss of  
control and a crash.  
Used Replacement Wheels  
Warning  
{
If a front tire fails, the flat tire  
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle  
toward that side. Take your foot off  
the accelerator pedal and grip the  
steering wheel firmly. Steer to  
maintain lane position, and then  
gently brake to a stop, well off the  
road, if possible.  
Replacing a wheel with a used  
one is dangerous. How it has  
been used or how far it has been  
driven may be unknown. It could  
fail suddenly and cause a crash.  
When replacing wheels, use a  
new GM original equipment  
wheel.  
Use another type of traction  
device only if its manufacturer  
recommends it for the vehicle's  
tire size combination and road  
conditions. Follow that  
manufacturer's instructions. To  
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow  
and readjust or remove the  
traction device if it contacts the  
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels.  
If traction devices are used, install  
them on the front tires.  
A rear blowout, particularly on a  
curve, acts much like a skid and  
may require the same correction as  
used in a skid. Stop pressing the  
accelerator pedal and steer to  
straighten the vehicle. It may be  
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake  
to a stop, well off the road,  
if possible.  
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Warning  
Warning  
Warning  
{
{
{
Driving on a flat tire will cause  
permanent damage to the tire.  
Re-inflating a tire after it has been  
driven on while severely  
underinflated or flat may cause a  
blowout and a serious crash.  
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire  
that has been driven on while  
severely underinflated or flat.  
Have your dealer or an authorized  
tire service center repair or  
replace the flat tire as soon as  
possible.  
Lifting a vehicle and getting under  
it to do maintenance or repairs is  
dangerous without the  
Changing a tire can be  
dangerous. The vehicle can slip  
off the jack and roll over or fall  
causing injury or death. Find a  
level place to change the tire. To  
help prevent the vehicle from  
moving:  
appropriate safety equipment and  
training. If a jack is provided with  
the vehicle, it is designed only for  
changing a flat tire. If it is used for  
anything else, you or others could  
be badly injured or killed if the  
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack  
is provided with the vehicle, only  
use it for changing a flat tire.  
1. Set the parking brake firmly.  
2. Put an automatic  
transmission in P (Park) or a  
manual transmission in  
1 (First) or R (Reverse).  
3. Turn off the engine and do  
not restart while the vehicle  
is raised.  
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire  
and wheel damage by driving slowly  
to a level place, well off the road,  
if possible. Turn on the hazard  
warning flashers. See Hazard  
Warning Flashers on page 6-5.  
4. Do not allow passengers to  
remain in the vehicle.  
5. Place wheel blocks,  
if equipped, on both sides of  
the tire at the opposite  
corner of the tire being  
changed.  
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This vehicle may come with a jack  
and spare tire or a tire sealant and  
compressor kit. To use the jacking  
equipment to change a spare tire  
safely, follow the instructions below.  
Then see Tire Changing on  
page 10-69. To use the tire sealant  
and compressor kit, see Tire  
Sealant and Compressor Kit on  
page 10-61.  
The following information explains  
how to repair or change a tire.  
Warning  
{
Overinflating a tire could cause  
the tire to rupture and you or  
others could be injured. Be sure  
to read and follow the tire sealant  
and compressor kit instructions  
and inflate the tire to its  
recommended pressure. Do not  
exceed the recommended  
pressure.  
Tire Sealant and  
Compressor Kit  
Warning  
{
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed  
area with poor ventilation is  
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),  
use the following example as a  
guide to assist you in the placement  
of wheel blocks (1), if equipped.  
dangerous. Engine exhaust may  
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust  
contains carbon monoxide (CO)  
which cannot be seen or smelled.  
It can cause unconsciousness  
and even death. Never run the  
engine in an enclosed area that  
has no fresh air ventilation. For  
more information, see Engine  
Exhaust on page 9-22.  
Warning  
{
Storing the tire sealant and  
compressor kit or other  
equipment in the passenger  
compartment of the vehicle could  
cause injury. In a sudden stop or  
collision, loose equipment could  
strike someone. Store the tire  
sealant and compressor kit in its  
original location.  
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)  
2. Flat Tire  
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If this vehicle has a tire sealant and  
compressor kit, there may not be a  
spare tire or tire changing  
equipment, and on some vehicles  
there may not be a place to store  
a tire.  
The kit includes:  
1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air  
or Air Only)  
2. On/Off Button  
3. Pressure Gauge  
4. Pressure Deflation Button  
5. Tire Sealant Canister  
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)  
7. Air Only Hose (Black)  
8. Power Plug  
The tire sealant and compressor  
can be used to temporarily seal  
punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in  
the tread area of the tire. It can also  
be used to inflate an  
9. Canister Release Button  
(Under Sealant/Air Hose)  
underinflated tire.  
Tire Sealant  
If the tire has been separated from  
the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,  
or has a large puncture, the tire is  
too severely damaged for the tire  
sealant and compressor kit to be  
effective. See Roadside Service on  
page 13-5.  
Read and follow the safe handling  
instructions on the label adhered to  
the sealant canister.  
Check the tire sealant expiration  
date on the sealant canister. The  
sealant canister should be replaced  
before its expiration date.  
Replacement sealant canisters are  
available at your local dealer. See  
Removal and Installation of the  
Sealant Canisterfollowing.  
Read and follow all of the tire  
sealant and compressor kit  
instructions.  
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There is only enough sealant to seal  
one tire. After usage, the sealant  
canister and sealant/air hose  
assembly must be replaced. See  
Removal and Installation of the  
Sealant Canisterfollowing.  
3. Pressure Gauge  
4. Pressure Deflation Button  
5. Tire Sealant Canister  
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)  
7. Air Only Hose (Black)  
8. Power Plug  
9. Canister Release Button  
(Under Sealant/Air Hose)  
Using the Tire Sealant and  
Compressor Kit to Temporarily  
Seal and Inflate a  
When using the tire sealant and  
compressor kit during cold  
temperatures, warm the kit in a  
heated environment for five minutes.  
This will help to inflate the tire  
faster.  
Punctured Tire  
Follow the directions closely for  
correct sealant usage.  
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire  
and wheel damage by driving slowly  
to a level place. Turn on the hazard  
warning flashers. See Hazard  
Warning Flashers on page 6-5.  
See If a Tire Goes Flat on  
page 10-59 for other important  
safety warnings.  
Do not remove any objects that  
have penetrated the tire.  
1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air  
or Air Only)  
2. On/Off Button  
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1. Remove the tire sealant and  
compressor kit from its storage  
location. See Storing the Tire  
Sealant and Compressor Kit on  
page 10-68.  
If the vehicle has an accessory  
power outlet, do not use the  
cigarette lighter.  
quickly drop and start to rise  
again as the tire inflates with  
air only.  
If the vehicle only has a cigarette  
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.  
10. Inflate the tire to the  
recommended inflation  
2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6)  
and the power plug (8).  
pressure using the pressure  
gauge (3). The recommended  
inflation pressure can be found  
on the Tire and Loading  
Information label. See Tire  
Pressure on page 10-45.  
Do not pinch the power plug  
cord in the door or window.  
3. Place the kit on the ground.  
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle  
must be running while using the  
air compressor.  
Make sure the tire valve stem is  
positioned close to the ground  
so the hose will reach it.  
8. Press and turn the selector  
switch (1) counterclockwise to  
the Sealant + Air position.  
The pressure gauge (3) may  
read higher than the actual tire  
pressure while the compressor  
is on. Turn the compressor off  
to get an accurate pressure  
reading. The compressor may  
be turned on/off until the  
4. Remove the valve stem cap from  
the flat tire by turning it  
counterclockwise.  
9. Press the on/off button (2) to  
turn the tire sealant and  
compressor kit on.  
5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6)  
onto the tire valve stem. Turn it  
clockwise until it is tight.  
The compressor will inject  
sealant and air into the tire.  
correct pressure is reached.  
6. Plug the power plug (8) into the  
accessory power outlet in the  
vehicle. Unplug all items from  
other accessory power outlets.  
See Power Outlets on page 5-6.  
The pressure gauge (3) will  
initially show a high pressure  
while the compressor pushes the  
sealant into the tire. Once the  
sealant is completely dispersed  
into the tire, the pressure will  
Caution  
{
If the recommended pressure  
cannot be reached after  
approximately 25 minutes, the  
vehicle should not be driven  
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12. Unplug the power plug (8) from  
the accessory power outlet in  
the vehicle.  
17. Return the equipment to its  
original storage location in the  
vehicle.  
Caution (Continued)  
farther. The tire is too severely  
damaged and the tire sealant and  
compressor kit cannot inflate the  
tire. Remove the power plug from  
the accessory power outlet and  
unscrew the inflating hose from  
the tire valve. See Roadside  
Service on page 13-5.  
13. Turn the sealant/air hose (6)  
counterclockwise to remove it  
from the tire valve stem.  
18. Immediately drive the vehicle  
8 km (5 mi) to distribute the  
sealant in the tire.  
14. Replace the tire valve  
stem cap.  
19. Stop at a safe location and  
check the tire pressure. Refer  
to Steps 111 under Using the  
Tire Sealant and Compressor  
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a  
Tire (Not Punctured).”  
15. Replace the sealant/air hose  
(6), and the power plug (8)  
back in their original location.  
11. Press the on/off button (2) to  
turn the tire sealant and  
compressor kit off.  
If the tire pressure has fallen  
more than 68 kPa (10 psi)  
below the recommended  
inflation pressure, stop driving  
the vehicle. The tire is too  
severely damaged and the tire  
sealant cannot seal the tire.  
See Roadside Service on  
page 13-5.  
The tire is not sealed and will  
continue to leak air until the  
vehicle is driven and the  
sealant is distributed in the tire,  
therefore, Steps 1218 must be  
done immediately after  
Step 11.  
16. If the flat tire was able to inflate  
to the recommended inflation  
pressure, remove the  
maximum speed label from the  
sealant canister (5) and place it  
in a highly visible location. Do  
not exceed the speed on this  
label until the damaged tire is  
repaired or replaced.  
If the tire pressure has not  
dropped more than 68 kPa  
(10 psi) from the recommended  
inflation pressure, inflate the  
tire to the recommended  
inflation pressure.  
Be careful while handling the  
tire sealant and compressor kit  
as it could be warm after  
usage.  
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20. Wipe off any sealant from the  
wheel, tire, and vehicle.  
3. Pressure Gauge  
4. Pressure Deflation Button  
5. Tire Sealant Canister  
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)  
7. Air Only Hose (Black)  
8. Power Plug  
21. Dispose of the used sealant  
canister (5) and sealant/air  
hose (6) assembly at a local  
dealer or in accordance with  
local state codes and practices.  
9. Canister Release Button  
(Under Sealant/Air Hose)  
22. Replace with a new canister  
assembly available from your  
dealer.  
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire  
and wheel damage by driving slowly  
to a level place. Turn on the hazard  
warning flashers. See Hazard  
23. After temporarily sealing the  
tire using the tire sealant and  
compressor kit, take the  
Warning Flashers on page 6-5.  
vehicle to an authorized dealer  
within 161 km (100 mi) of  
driving to have the tire repaired  
or replaced.  
See If a Tire Goes Flat on  
page 10-59 for other important  
safety warnings.  
1. Remove the tire sealant and  
compressor kit from its storage  
location. See Storing the Tire  
Sealant and Compressor Kit on  
page 10-68.  
Using the Tire Sealant and  
Compressor Kit without  
Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not  
Punctured)  
2. Unwrap the air only hose (7) and  
the power plug (8).  
To use the air compressor to inflate  
a tire with air only and not sealant:  
1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air  
or Air Only)  
2. On/Off Button  
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3. Place the kit on the ground.  
8. Press and turn the selector  
switch (1) clockwise to the Air  
Only position.  
excess pressure by pressing  
the pressure deflation  
button (4) until the proper  
pressure reading is reached.  
This option is only functional  
when using the air only  
hose (7).  
Make sure the tire valve stem is  
positioned close to the ground  
so the hose will reach it.  
9. Press the on/off button (2) to  
turn the compressor on.  
4. Remove the tire valve stem cap  
from the flat tire by turning it  
counterclockwise.  
The compressor will inflate the  
tire with air only.  
11. Press the on/off button (2) to  
turn the tire sealant and  
compressor kit off.  
5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto  
the tire valve stem by turning it  
clockwise until it is tight.  
10. Inflate the tire to the  
recommended inflation  
pressure using the pressure  
gauge (3). The recommended  
inflation pressure can be found  
on the Tire and Loading  
Information label. See Tire  
Pressure on page 10-45.  
Be careful while handling the  
tire sealant and compressor kit  
as it could be warm after  
usage.  
6. Plug the power plug (8) into the  
accessory power outlet in the  
vehicle. Unplug all items from  
other accessory power outlets.  
See Power Outlets on page 5-6.  
12. Unplug the power plug (8) from  
the accessory power outlet in  
the vehicle.  
The pressure gauge (3) may  
read higher than the actual tire  
pressure while the compressor  
is on. Turn the compressor off  
to get an accurate reading. The  
compressor may be turned on/  
off until the correct pressure is  
reached.  
If the vehicle has an accessory  
power outlet, do not use the  
cigarette lighter.  
13. Disconnect the air only hose  
(7) from the tire valve stem, by  
turning it counterclockwise, and  
replace the tire valve stem cap.  
If the vehicle only has a cigarette  
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.  
Do not pinch the power plug  
cord in the door or window.  
14. Replace the air only hose (7)  
and the power plug (8) and  
cord back in its original  
location.  
If you inflate the tire higher  
than the recommended  
pressure you can adjust the  
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle  
must be running while using the  
air compressor.  
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15. Place the equipment in the  
original storage location in the  
vehicle.  
Removal and Installation of the  
Sealant Canister  
To remove the sealant canister:  
1. Unwrap the sealant hose.  
2. Press the canister release  
button (9).  
3. Pull up and remove the canister.  
4. Replace with a new canister  
which is available from your  
dealer.  
3. Turn the wing nut  
5. Push the new canister into  
place.  
counterclockwise to remove it.  
4. Remove the tire sealant and  
compressor kit.  
Storing the Tire Sealant  
and Compressor Kit  
To access the tire sealant and  
compressor kit:  
The tire sealant and compressor kit  
has an accessory adapter located in  
a compartment on the bottom of its  
housing that may be used to inflate  
air mattresses, balls, etc.  
To store the tire sealant and  
compressor kit, reverse the steps.  
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on  
page 2-15.  
2. Lift the cover.  
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Removing the Flat Tire and  
Installing the Spare Tire  
Tire Changing  
Removing the Spare Tire and  
Tools  
1. Do a safety check before  
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes  
Flat on page 10-59.  
2. Turn the wheel wrench  
counterclockwise to loosen and  
remove the wheel nut caps.  
3. Turn the retainer nut  
counterclockwise and remove  
the spare tire. Place the spare  
tire next to the tire being  
changed.  
1. Jack  
2. Wrench  
3. Tow Hook (If Equipped)  
4. Fastener Rod  
4. The jack and tools are stored  
below the spare tire. Remove  
them from their container and  
place them near the tire being  
changed.  
To access the spare tire and tools:  
1. Open the trunk.  
3. Turn the wheel wrench  
counterclockwise to loosen all  
the wheel nuts, but do not  
remove them yet.  
If this is a professional vehicle, see  
the Coachbuilders Owner Manual  
for information on the spare tire and  
tools storage and location.  
2. Remove the spare tire cover.  
4. Place the jack near the flat tire.  
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5. Put the compact spare tire  
near you.  
Warning  
Caution  
{
{
Lifting a vehicle and getting under  
it to do maintenance or repairs is  
dangerous without the  
Make sure that the jack lift head  
is in the correct position or you  
may damage your vehicle. The  
repairs would not be covered by  
your warranty.  
Warning  
{
Getting under a vehicle when it is  
lifted on a jack is dangerous.  
If the vehicle slips off the jack,  
you could be badly injured or  
killed. Never get under a vehicle  
when it is supported only by  
a jack.  
appropriate safety equipment and  
training. If a jack is provided with  
the vehicle, it is designed only for  
changing a flat tire. If it is used for  
anything else, you or others could  
be badly injured or killed if the  
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack  
is provided with the vehicle, only  
use it for changing a flat tire.  
Warning  
{
6. Place the hex tube end of the  
wrench over the hex head of  
the jack.  
Raising the vehicle with the jack  
improperly positioned can  
damage the vehicle and even  
make the vehicle fall. To help  
avoid personal injury and vehicle  
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift  
head into the proper location  
before raising the vehicle.  
7. Place the jack under the vehicle.  
8. Position the jack lift head at the  
jack location nearest the flat tire,  
as shown. The jack must not be  
used in any other position.  
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Warning (Continued)  
an emergency, a cloth or a paper  
towel can be used; however, use  
a scraper or wire brush later to  
remove all rust or dirt.  
9. Raise the vehicle by turning the  
jack handle clockwise. Raise the  
vehicle far enough off the  
ground so there is enough room  
for the road tire to clear the  
ground.  
10. Remove all of the wheel nuts.  
11. Remove the flat tire.  
Warning  
{
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the  
parts to which it is fastened, can  
make wheel nuts become loose  
after time. The wheel could come  
off and cause an accident. When  
changing a wheel, remove any  
rust or dirt from places where the  
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In  
12. Remove any rust or dirt from  
the wheel bolts, mounting  
surfaces, and spare wheel.  
13. Place the compact spare tire  
on the wheel-mounting surface.  
(Continued)  
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Warning  
Warning (Continued)  
{
Never use oil or grease on bolts  
or nuts because the nuts might  
come loose. The vehicle's wheel  
could fall off, causing a crash.  
aftermarket manufacturer when  
using accessory locking wheel  
nuts. See Capacities and  
Specifications on page 12-2 for  
original equipment wheel nut  
torque specifications.  
14. Reinstall the wheel nuts.  
Tighten each nut by hand until  
the wheel is held against  
the hub.  
Caution  
{
15. Lower the vehicle by turning  
the jack handle  
Improperly tightened wheel nuts  
can lead to brake pulsation and  
rotor damage. To avoid expensive  
brake repairs, evenly tighten the  
wheel nuts in the proper  
counterclockwise.  
Warning  
{
sequence and to the proper  
torque specification. See  
Capacities and Specifications on  
page 12-2 for the wheel nut  
torque specification.  
Wheel nuts that are improperly or  
incorrectly tightened can cause  
the wheels to become loose or  
come off. The wheel nuts should  
be tightened with a torque wrench  
to the proper torque specification  
after replacing. Follow the torque  
specification supplied by the  
16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in  
a crisscross sequence, as  
shown.  
(Continued)  
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17. Lower the jack all the way and  
remove the jack from under the  
vehicle.  
To store the compact spare tire, use  
the shorter mounting bolt.  
The compact spare is for temporary  
use only. Replace the compact  
spare tire with a full-size tire as  
soon as you can.  
18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly  
with the wheel wrench.  
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire  
and Tools  
Compact Spare Tire  
Warning  
{
Warning  
{
Storing a jack, a tire, or other  
equipment in the passenger  
compartment of the vehicle could  
cause injury. In a sudden stop or  
collision, loose equipment could  
strike someone. Store all these in  
the proper place.  
Driving with more than one  
compact spare tire at a time could  
result in loss of braking and  
handling. This could lead to a  
crash and you or others could be  
injured. Use only one compact  
spare tire at a time.  
1. Turn the wrench  
counterclockwise to remove the  
fastener rod.  
2. Replace the fastener rod with  
the one provided in the foam.  
3. Turn the wrench clockwise to  
tighten the fastener rod.  
If this vehicle has a compact spare  
tire, it was fully inflated when new;  
however, it can lose air over time.  
Check the inflation pressure  
regularly. It should be 420 kPa  
(60 psi).  
4. Replace the foam, jack and  
tools, and the tire.  
5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise  
to secure the tire.  
6. Place the floor cover on the  
wheel.  
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Stop as soon as possible and check  
that the spare tire is correctly  
Full-Size Spare Tire  
Caution  
{
If this vehicle came with a full-size  
spare tire, it was fully inflated when  
new, however, it can lose air over  
time. Check the inflation pressure  
regularly. See Tire Pressure on  
page 10-45 and Vehicle Load Limits  
on page 9-10 for information  
regarding proper tire inflation and  
loading the vehicle. For instructions  
on how to remove, install, or store a  
spare tire, see Tire Changing on  
page 10-69.  
inflated after being installed on the  
vehicle. The compact spare tire is  
designed for temporary use only.  
The vehicle will perform differently  
with the spare tire installed and it is  
recommended that the vehicle  
speed be limited to 80 km/h  
(50 mph). To conserve the tread of  
the spare tire, have the standard tire  
repaired or replaced as soon as  
convenient and return the spare tire  
to the storage area.  
When the compact spare is  
installed, do not take the vehicle  
through an automatic car wash  
with guide rails. The compact  
spare can get caught on the rails  
which can damage the tire, wheel,  
and other parts of the vehicle.  
Do not use the compact spare on  
other vehicles.  
Do not mix the compact spare tire or  
wheel with other wheels or tires.  
They will not fit. Keep the spare tire  
and its wheel together.  
After installing the spare tire on the  
vehicle, stop as soon as possible  
and check that the spare is correctly  
inflated. The spare tire is made to  
perform well at speeds up to  
112 km/h (70 mph) at the  
recommended inflation pressure, so  
you can finish your trip.  
When using a compact spare tire,  
the ABS and Traction Control  
systems may engage until the spare  
tire is recognized by the vehicle,  
especially on slippery roads. Adjust  
driving to reduce possible  
Caution  
{
wheel slip.  
Tire chains will not fit the compact  
spare. Using them can damage  
the vehicle and the chains. Do not  
use tire chains on the compact  
spare.  
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Have the damaged or flat road tire  
repaired or replaced and installed  
back onto the vehicle as soon as  
possible so the spare tire will be  
available in case it is needed again.  
Do not mix tires and wheels of  
different sizes, because they will not  
fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel  
together.  
Jump Starting  
For more information about the  
vehicle battery, see Battery on  
page 10-24.  
Warning  
{
Batteries can hurt you. They can  
be dangerous because:  
.
They contain acid that can  
If the battery has run down, try to  
use another vehicle and some  
jumper cables to start your vehicle.  
Be sure to use the following steps to  
do it safely.  
burn you.  
.
They contain gas that can  
explode or ignite.  
.
They contain enough  
electricity to burn you.  
Warning  
{
If you do not follow these steps  
exactly, some or all of these  
things can hurt you.  
Battery posts, terminals, and  
related accessories contain lead  
and lead compounds, chemicals  
known to the State of California to  
cause cancer and reproductive  
harm. Wash hands after  
Caution  
{
handling.  
Ignoring these steps could result  
in costly damage to the vehicle  
that would not be covered by the  
vehicle warranty. Trying to start  
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it  
will not work, and it could damage  
the vehicle.  
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The vehicle has a battery cover  
which must be removed to gain  
access to the battery for jump  
starting.  
3. Reverse Steps 12 to reinstall  
the battery cover.  
The vehicle has a remote negative  
() ground location. It is located on  
the driver side of the engine  
compartment. See Engine  
The vehicle has a remote  
Compartment Overview on  
positive (+) terminal under a trim  
cover. It is under the battery cover  
on the driver side of the engine  
compartment. See Engine  
Compartment Overview on  
page 10-5. Always use this remote  
positive terminal.  
page 10-5. Always use this remote  
ground location, instead of the  
terminal on the battery.  
1. Clips  
2. Pivot Points  
To remove the battery cover:  
1. Release the two rear clips (1).  
2. Lift the battery cover up toward  
the front of the vehicle to release  
it from the pivot points (2) and  
remove.  
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These posts are used instead of a  
direct connection to the battery.  
Caution  
Warning  
{
{
1. Check the other vehicle. It must  
have a 12-volt battery with a  
negative ground system.  
If any accessories are left on or  
plugged in during the jump  
starting procedure, they could be  
damaged. The repairs would not  
be covered by the vehicle  
warranty. Whenever possible, turn  
off or unplug all accessories on  
either vehicle when jump starting.  
Using a match near a battery can  
cause battery gas to explode.  
People have been hurt doing this,  
and some have been blinded.  
Use a flashlight if you need more  
light.  
Caution  
{
If the other vehicle does not have  
a 12-volt system with a negative  
ground, both vehicles can be  
damaged. Only use a vehicle that  
has a 12-volt system with a  
Battery fluid contains acid that  
can burn you. Do not get it on  
you. If you accidentally get it in  
your eyes or on your skin, flush  
the place with water and get  
medical help immediately.  
4. Turn the ignition to OFF and  
switch off all lights and  
negative ground for jump starting.  
accessories in both vehicles,  
except the hazard warning  
flashers if needed.  
2. Position the two vehicles so that  
they are not touching.  
Warning  
{
3. Set the parking brake firmly.  
Vehicles with an automatic  
transmission should be in  
P (Park). See Shifting Into Park  
on page 9-20.  
Warning  
{
Fans or other moving engine  
parts can injure you badly. Keep  
your hands away from moving  
parts once the engine is running.  
An electric fan can start up even  
when the engine is not running  
and can injure you. Keep hands,  
clothing and tools away from any  
underhood electric fan.  
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5. Connect one end of the red  
positive (+) cable to the jump  
start remote positive (+) terminal  
for the discharged battery.  
Towing the Vehicle  
Caution  
{
If the jumper cables are  
Caution  
{
connected or removed in the  
wrong order, electrical shorting  
may occur and damage the  
vehicle. The repairs would not be  
covered by the vehicle warranty.  
Always connect and remove the  
jumper cables in the correct order,  
making sure that the cables do  
not touch each other or other  
metal.  
6. Connect the other end of the red  
positive (+) cable to the  
positive (+) terminal of the good  
battery.  
Incorrectly towing a disabled  
vehicle may cause damage. The  
damage would not be covered by  
the vehicle warranty.  
7. Connect one end of the black  
negative () cable to the  
negative () terminal of the good  
battery.  
Have the vehicle towed on a wheel  
lift tow truck. A flatbed car carrier  
could damage the vehicle. The  
wheel lift tow truck must raise the  
rear of the vehicle and wheel dollies  
must be used to lift the front wheels  
off the ground.  
8. Connect the other end of the  
black negative () cable to the  
remote negative () post for the  
discharged battery.  
Jumper Cable Removal  
Reverse the sequence exactly when  
removing the jumper cables.  
Consult your dealer or a  
professional towing service if the  
disabled vehicle must be towed.  
9. Start the engine in the vehicle  
with the good battery and run  
the engine at idle speed for at  
least four minutes.  
Recreational Vehicle  
Towing  
Recreational vehicle towing means  
towing the vehicle behind another  
vehicle such as a motor home. The  
two most common types of  
10. Try to start the vehicle that had  
the dead battery. If it will not  
start after a few tries, it  
probably needs service.  
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.
Is the vehicle ready to be  
towed? Just as preparing the  
vehicle for a long trip, make sure  
the vehicle is prepared to be  
towed.  
recreational vehicle towing are  
known as dinghy towing and dolly  
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the  
vehicle with all four wheels on the  
ground. Dolly towing is towing the  
vehicle with two wheels on the  
ground and two wheels up on a  
device known as a dolly.  
Dinghy Towing  
Caution  
{
Use of a shield mounted in front  
of the vehicle grille could restrict  
airflow and cause damage to the  
transmission. The repairs would  
not be covered by the vehicle  
warranty. If using a shield, only  
use one that attaches to the  
towing vehicle.  
Here are some important things to  
consider before recreational vehicle  
towing:  
.
What is the towing capacity of  
the towing vehicle? Be sure to  
read the tow vehicle  
manufacturer's  
Caution  
{
recommendations.  
.
If the vehicle is towed with all four  
wheels on the ground, the  
drivetrain components could be  
damaged. The repairs would not  
be covered by the vehicle  
warranty. Do not tow the vehicle  
with all four wheels on the  
ground.  
What is the distance that will be  
traveled? Some vehicles have  
restrictions on how far and how  
long they can tow.  
.
Is the proper towing equipment  
going to be used? See your  
dealer or trailering professional  
for additional advice and  
equipment recommendations.  
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The vehicle was not designed to be  
towed with all four wheels on the  
ground. If the vehicle must be  
towed, a dolly should be used. See  
the following information on dolly  
towing.  
Use the following procedure to dolly  
tow the vehicle from the front:  
Dolly Towing from the Front  
(All-Wheel Drive)  
1. Attach the dolly to the tow  
vehicle following the dolly  
manufacturer instructions.  
2. Drive the front wheels onto the  
dolly.  
Dolly Towing from the Front  
(Front-Wheel Drive)  
3. Shift the transmission to  
P (Park).  
4. Firmly set the parking brake.  
5. Use an adequate clamping  
device designed for towing to  
ensure that the front wheels are  
locked into the straight-ahead  
position.  
Vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot  
be dolly towed.  
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly  
following the manufacturer  
instructions.  
7. Release the parking brake only  
after the vehicle being towed is  
firmly attached to the towing  
vehicle.  
Vehicles with front-wheel drive can  
be dolly towed from the front.  
8. Turn the ignition to OFF.  
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Dolly Towing from the Rear  
Appearance Care  
Caution (Continued)  
products can be obtained from  
your dealer. Follow all  
manufacturer directions regarding  
correct product usage, necessary  
safety precautions, and  
Exterior Care  
Locks  
Locks are lubricated at the factory.  
Use a de-icing agent only when  
absolutely necessary, and have the  
locks greased after using. See  
Recommended Fluids and  
appropriate disposal of any  
vehicle care product.  
Lubricants on page 11-13.  
Washing the Vehicle  
Caution  
{
To preserve the vehicle's finish,  
wash it often and out of direct  
sunlight.  
Avoid using high-pressure  
washes closer than 30 cm (12 in)  
to the surface of the vehicle. Use  
of power washers exceeding  
8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result  
in damage or removal of paint  
and decals.  
The vehicle cannot be dolly towed  
from the rear.  
Caution  
{
Do not use petroleum-based,  
acidic, or abrasive cleaning  
agents as they can damage the  
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic  
parts. If damage occurs, it would  
not be covered by the vehicle  
warranty. Approved cleaning  
The e symbol is on any  
underhood compartment electrical  
center that should not be power  
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washed. This could cause damage  
that would not be covered by the  
vehicle warranty.  
calcium chloride and other salts, ice  
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree  
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from  
industrial chimneys, etc., can  
damage the vehicle's finish if they  
remain on painted surfaces. Wash  
the vehicle as soon as possible.  
If necessary, use non-abrasive  
cleaners that are marked safe for  
painted surfaces to remove foreign  
matter.  
Caution (Continued)  
may damage it. Use only  
non-abrasive waxes and polishes  
that are made for a basecoat/  
clearcoat paint finish on the  
vehicle.  
If using an automatic car wash,  
follow the car wash instructions. The  
windshield wiper and rear window  
wiper, if equipped, must be off.  
Remove any accessories that may  
be damaged or interfere with the car  
wash equipment.  
To keep the paint finish looking new,  
keep the vehicle garaged or  
covered whenever possible.  
Rinse the vehicle well, before  
washing and after, to remove all  
cleaning agents completely. If they  
are allowed to dry on the surface,  
they could stain.  
Occasional hand waxing or mild  
polishing should be done to remove  
residue from the paint finish. See  
your dealer for approved cleaning  
products.  
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal  
Moldings  
Caution  
{
Dry the finish with a soft, clean  
chamois or an all-cotton towel to  
avoid surface scratches and water  
spotting.  
Do not apply waxes or polishes to  
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber,  
decals, simulated wood, or flat paint  
as damage can occur.  
Failure to clean and protect the  
bright metal moldings can result  
in a hazy white finish or pitting.  
This damage would not be  
Finish Care  
Caution  
covered by the vehicle warranty.  
{
Application of aftermarket clearcoat  
sealant/wax materials is not  
recommended. If painted surfaces  
are damaged, see your dealer to  
have the damage assessed and  
repaired. Foreign materials such as  
Machine compounding or  
aggressive polishing on a  
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish  
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.
Aftermarket appearance caps or  
covers while the lamps are  
illuminated, due to excessive  
heat generated.  
The bright metal moldings on the  
vehicle are aluminum or stainless  
steel. To prevent damage always  
follow these cleaning instructions:  
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/  
Lenses, Emblems, Decals and  
Stripes  
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a  
soft cloth, and a car washing soap  
to clean exterior lamps, lenses,  
emblems, decals and stripes. Follow  
instructions under "Washing the  
Vehicle" previously in this section.  
.
Be sure the molding is cool to  
the touch before applying any  
cleaning solution.  
Caution  
{
Failure to clean lamps properly  
can cause damage to the lamp  
cover that would not be covered  
by the vehicle warranty.  
.
Use a cleaning solution  
approved for aluminum or  
stainless steel. Some cleaners  
are highly acidic or contain  
alkaline substances and can  
damage the moldings.  
Lamp covers are made of plastic,  
and some have a UV protective  
coating. Do not clean or wipe them  
when dry.  
Caution  
{
.
Always dilute a concentrated  
cleaner according to the  
manufacturers instructions.  
Do not use any of the following on  
lamp covers:  
Using wax on low gloss black  
finish stripes can increase the  
gloss level and create a  
non-uniform finish. Clean low  
gloss stripes with soap and  
water only.  
.
Abrasive or caustic agents.  
.
Do not use chrome cleaners.  
.
Washer fluids and other cleaning  
.
Do not use cleaners that are not  
intended for automotive use.  
agents in higher concentrations  
than suggested by the  
manufacturer.  
.
Use a nonabrasive wax on the  
vehicle after washing to protect  
and extend the molding finish.  
.
Solvents, alcohols, fuels,  
or other harsh cleaners.  
Air Intakes  
Clear debris from the air intakes,  
between the hood and windshield  
when washing the vehicle.  
.
Ice scrapers or other hard items.  
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can be removed by rubbing with a  
clean cloth. See Recommended  
Fluids and Lubricants on  
page 11-13.  
Windshield and Wiper Blades  
Caution  
{
Clean the outside of the windshield  
with glass cleaner.  
Chrome wheels and other chrome  
trim may be damaged if the  
vehicle is not washed after driving  
on roads that have been sprayed  
with magnesium, calcium,  
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free  
cloth or paper towel soaked with  
windshield washer fluid or a mild  
detergent. Wash the windshield  
thoroughly when cleaning the  
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and  
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax  
treatments may cause wiper  
streaking.  
Tires  
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to  
clean the tires.  
or sodium chloride. These  
chlorides are used on roads for  
conditions such as ice and dust.  
Always wash the chrome with  
soap and water after exposure.  
Caution  
{
Using petroleum-based tire  
dressing products on the vehicle  
may damage the paint finish and/  
or tires. When applying a tire  
dressing, always wipe off any  
overspray from all painted  
Replace the wiper blades if they are  
worn or damaged. Damage can be  
caused by extreme dusty  
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,  
snow, and ice.  
Caution  
{
surfaces on the vehicle.  
To avoid surface damage, do not  
use strong soaps, chemicals,  
abrasive polishes, cleaners,  
brushes, or cleaners that contain  
acid on aluminum or  
chrome-plated wheels. Use only  
approved cleaners. Also, never  
drive a vehicle with aluminum or  
chrome-plated wheels through an  
Weatherstrips  
Wheels and Trim Aluminum  
or Chrome  
Apply Dielectric silicone grease on  
weatherstrips to make them last  
longer, seal better, and not stick or  
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at  
least once a year. Hot, dry climates  
may require more frequent  
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild  
soap and water to clean the wheels.  
After rinsing thoroughly with clean  
water, dry with a soft, clean towel.  
A wax may then be applied.  
application. Black marks from  
rubber material on painted surfaces  
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underbody. Take care to thoroughly  
clean any areas where mud and  
other debris can collect.  
Steering, Suspension, and  
Chassis Components  
Caution (Continued)  
automatic car wash that uses  
silicone carbide tire cleaning  
brushes. Damage could occur  
and the repairs would not be  
covered by the vehicle warranty.  
Visually inspect steering,  
suspension, and chassis  
components for damaged, loose,  
or missing parts or signs of wear at  
least once a year.  
Sheet Metal Damage  
If the vehicle is damaged and  
requires sheet metal repair or  
replacement, make sure the body  
repair shop applies anti-corrosion  
material to parts repaired or  
replaced to restore corrosion  
protection.  
Inspect power steering for proper  
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,  
chafing, etc.  
Brake System  
Visually inspect brake lines and  
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,  
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect  
disc brake pads for wear and rotors  
for surface condition. Inspect drum  
brake linings/shoes for wear or  
cracks. Inspect other brake parts,  
including drums, wheel cylinders,  
calipers, parking brake, master  
cylinder, brake fluid reservoir,  
vacuum pipes, electric vacuum  
pump including bracket and vent  
hose, if equipped.  
Visually check constant velocity joint  
boots and axle seals for leaks.  
Original manufacturer replacement  
parts will provide the corrosion  
protection while maintaining the  
vehicle warranty.  
Body Component Lubrication  
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,  
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel  
fuel door hinge, unless the  
components are plastic. Applying  
silicone grease on weatherstrips  
with a clean cloth will make them  
last longer, seal better, and not stick  
or squeak.  
Finish Damage  
Quickly repair minor chips and  
scratches with touch-up materials  
available from your dealer to avoid  
corrosion. Larger areas of finish  
damage can be corrected in your  
dealer's body and paint shop.  
Underbody Maintenance  
At least twice a year, spring and fall  
use plain water to flush any  
corrosive materials from the  
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.
.
Never use a brush with stiff  
bristles.  
Your dealer may have products for  
cleaning the interior. Use cleaners  
specifically designed for the  
surfaces being cleaned to prevent  
permanent damage. Apply all  
cleaners directly to the cleaning  
cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly  
on any switches or controls.  
Cleaners should be removed  
quickly. Never allow cleaners to  
remain on the surface being  
cleaned for extended periods  
of time.  
Chemical Paint Spotting  
Airborne pollutants can fall upon  
and attack painted vehicle surfaces  
causing blotchy, ring-shaped  
discolorations, and small, irregular  
dark spots etched into the paint  
surface. See Finish Care”  
Never rub any surface  
aggressively or with excessive  
pressure.  
.
Do not use laundry detergents or  
dishwashing soaps with  
degreasers. For liquid cleaners,  
use approximately 20 drops per  
3.8 L (1 gal) of water.  
A concentrated soap solution will  
leave a residue that creates  
streaks and attracts dirt. Do not  
use solutions that contain strong  
or caustic soap.  
previously in this section.  
Interior Care  
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,  
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.  
Immediately remove any soils. Note  
that newspapers or dark garments  
that can transfer color to home  
furnishings can also permanently  
transfer color to the vehicle's  
interior.  
Cleaners may contain solvents that  
can become concentrated in the  
interior. Before using cleaners, read  
and adhere to all safety instructions  
on the label. While cleaning the  
interior, maintain adequate  
.
.
Do not heavily saturate the  
upholstery when cleaning.  
Do not use solvents or cleaners  
containing solvents.  
ventilation by opening the doors and  
windows.  
Use a soft bristle brush to remove  
dust from knobs and crevices on the  
instrument cluster. Using a mild  
soap solution, immediately remove  
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect  
repellent from all interior surfaces or  
permanent damage may result.  
Interior Glass  
To prevent damage, do not clean  
the interior using the following  
cleaners or techniques:  
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric  
dampened with water. Wipe droplets  
left behind with a clean dry cloth.  
Commercial glass cleaners may be  
used, if necessary, after cleaning  
the interior glass with plain water.  
.
Never use a razor or any other  
sharp object to remove a soil  
from any interior surface.  
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3. Start on the outside edge of the  
soil and gently rub toward the  
center. Fold the cleaning cloth to  
a clean area frequently to  
prevent forcing the soil in to the  
fabric.  
Fabric/Carpet/Suede  
Caution  
{
Start by vacuuming the surface  
using a soft brush attachment. If a  
rotating brush attachment is being  
used during vacuuming, only use it  
on the floor carpet. Before cleaning,  
gently remove as much of the soil  
as possible using one of the  
To prevent scratching, never use  
abrasive cleaners on automotive  
glass. Abrasive cleaners or  
aggressive cleaning may damage  
the rear window defogger.  
4. Continue gently rubbing the  
soiled area until there is no  
longer any color transfer from  
the soil to the cleaning cloth.  
following techniques:  
Cleaning the windshield with water  
during the first three to six months  
of ownership will reduce tendency  
to fog.  
.
Gently blot liquids with a paper  
5. If the soil is not completely  
removed, use a mild soap  
solution followed only by plain  
water.  
towel. Continue blotting until no  
more soil can be removed.  
.
For solid soils, remove as much  
Speaker Covers  
as possible prior to vacuuming.  
If the soil is not completely  
removed, it may be necessary to  
use a commercial upholstery  
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small  
hidden area for colorfastness before  
using a commercial upholstery  
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring  
formation occurs, clean the entire  
fabric or carpet.  
Vacuum around a speaker cover  
gently, so that the speaker will not  
be damaged. Clean spots with just  
water and mild soap.  
To clean:  
1. Saturate a clean lint-free  
colorfast cloth with water.  
Microfiber cloth is recommended  
to prevent lint transfer to the  
fabric or carpet.  
Coated Moldings  
Coated moldings should be cleaned.  
2. Remove excess moisture by  
gently wringing until water does  
not drip from the cleaning cloth.  
.
When lightly soiled, wipe with a  
sponge or soft lint-free cloth  
dampened with water.  
Following the cleaning process, a  
paper towel can be used to blot  
excess moisture.  
.
When heavily soiled, use warm  
soapy water.  
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Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces  
and Vehicle Information and  
Radio Displays  
Instrument Panel, Leather,  
Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces,  
Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and  
Natural Open Pore Wood  
Surfaces  
Caution (Continued)  
solvents can permanently change  
the appearance and feel of  
leather or soft trim, and are not  
recommended.  
For vehicles with high gloss  
surfaces or vehicle displays, use a  
microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces.  
Before wiping the surface with the  
microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle  
brush to remove dirt that could  
scratch the surface. Then use the  
microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to  
clean. Never use window cleaners  
or solvents. Periodically hand wash  
the microfiber cloth separately,  
using mild soap. Do not use bleach  
or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly  
and air dry before next use.  
Use a soft microfiber cloth  
dampened with water to remove  
dust and loose dirt. For a more  
thorough cleaning, use a soft  
microfiber cloth dampened with a  
mild soap solution.  
Do not use cleaners that increase  
gloss, especially on the instrument  
panel. Reflected glare can decrease  
visibility through the windshield  
under certain conditions.  
Caution  
{
Caution  
{
Soaking or saturating leather,  
especially perforated leather, as  
well as other interior surfaces,  
may cause permanent damage.  
Wipe excess moisture from these  
surfaces after cleaning and allow  
them to dry naturally. Never use  
heat, steam, or spot removers. Do  
not use cleaners that contain  
silicone or wax-based products.  
Cleaners containing these  
Use of air fresheners may cause  
permanent damage to plastics  
and painted surfaces. If an air  
freshener comes in contact with  
any plastic or painted surface in  
the vehicle, blot immediately and  
clean with a soft cloth dampened  
with a mild soap solution.  
Caution  
{
Do not attach a device with a  
suction cup to the display. This  
may cause damage and would  
not be covered by the vehicle  
warranty.  
Damage caused by air fresheners  
would not be covered by the  
vehicle warranty.  
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.
.
Do not use a floor mat if the  
vehicle is not equipped with a  
floor mat retainer on the driver  
side floor.  
Cargo Cover and  
Convenience Net  
Floor Mats  
Warning  
Wash with warm water and mild  
detergent. Do not use chlorine  
bleach. Rinse with cold water, and  
then dry completely.  
{
Use the floor mat with the  
correct side up. Do not turn  
it over.  
If a floor mat is the wrong size or  
is not properly installed, it can  
interfere with the pedals.  
Interference with the pedals can  
cause unintended acceleration  
and/or increased stopping  
distance which can cause a crash  
and injury. Make sure the floor  
mat does not interfere with the  
pedals.  
Care of Safety Belts  
.
.
.
Do not place anything on top of  
the driver side floor mat.  
Keep belts clean and dry.  
Use only a single floor mat on  
the driver side.  
Warning  
{
Do not place one floor mat on  
top of another.  
Do not bleach or dye safety belts.  
It may severely weaken them. In  
a crash, they might not be able to  
provide adequate protection.  
Clean safety belts only with mild  
soap and lukewarm water.  
The driver side floor mat is held in  
place by button-type retainers.  
Use the following guidelines for  
proper floor mat usage.  
.
The original equipment floor  
mats were designed for your  
vehicle. If the floor mats need  
replacing, it is recommended  
that GM certified floor mats be  
purchased. Non-GM floor mats  
may not fit properly and may  
interfere with the pedals. Always  
check that the floor mats do not  
interfere with the pedals.  
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10-90  
Vehicle Care  
Removing and Replacing the  
Floor Mats  
1. Pull up on the rear of the floor  
mat to unlock the retainers and  
remove.  
2. Reinstall by lining up the floor  
mat retainer openings over the  
carpet retainers and snap into  
position.  
3. Make sure the floor mat is  
properly secured in place.  
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Service and Maintenance  
11-1  
Recommended Fluids,  
Lubricants, and Parts  
Recommended Fluids and  
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13  
Maintenance Replacement  
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14  
General Information  
Your vehicle is an important  
Service and  
Maintenance  
investment. This section describes  
the required maintenance for the  
vehicle. Follow this schedule to help  
protect against major repair  
expenses resulting from neglect or  
inadequate maintenance. It may  
also help to maintain the value of  
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the  
responsibility of the owner to have  
all required maintenance performed.  
General Information  
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1  
Maintenance Records  
Maintenance Records . . . . . . 11-16  
Cadillac Premium Care  
Maintenance  
Cadillac Premium Care  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3  
Maintenance Schedule  
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-4  
Your dealer has trained technicians  
who can perform required  
Special Application Services  
Special Application  
maintenance using genuine  
replacement parts. They have  
up-to-date tools and equipment for  
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many  
dealers have extended evening and  
Saturday hours, courtesy  
transportation, and online  
scheduling to assist with service  
needs.  
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9  
Additional Maintenance  
and Care  
Additional Maintenance  
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10  
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11-2  
Service and Maintenance  
Your dealer recognizes the  
importance of providing  
The Tire Rotation and Required  
Services are the responsibility of the  
vehicle owner. It is recommended to  
have your dealer perform these  
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.  
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to  
keep the vehicle in good working  
condition, improves fuel economy,  
and reduces vehicle emissions.  
Refer to the information in the  
Maintenance Schedule Additional  
Required Services - Normal chart.  
competitively priced maintenance  
and repair services. With trained  
technicians, the dealer is the place  
for routine maintenance such as oil  
changes and tire rotations and  
additional maintenance items like  
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper  
blades.  
The Additional Required Services -  
Severe are for vehicles that are:  
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Mainly driven in heavy city traffic  
in hot weather.  
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Mainly driven in hilly or  
mountainous terrain.  
Because of the way people use  
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.  
There may need to be more  
frequent checks and services. The  
Additional Required Services -  
Normal are for vehicles that:  
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Frequently towing a trailer.  
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Used for high speed or  
Damage caused by improper  
maintenance can lead to costly  
repairs and may not be covered  
by the vehicle warranty.  
Maintenance intervals, checks,  
inspections, recommended fluids,  
and lubricants are important to  
keep the vehicle in good working  
condition.  
competitive driving.  
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Used for taxi, police, or delivery  
service.  
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Carry passengers and cargo  
within recommended limits on  
the Tire and Loading Information  
label. See Vehicle Load Limits  
on page 9-10.  
Refer to the information in the  
Maintenance Schedule Additional  
Required Services - Severe chart.  
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Are driven on reasonable road  
surfaces within legal driving  
limits.  
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Use the recommended fuel. See  
Fuel on page 9-59.  
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Service and Maintenance  
11-3  
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Engine air cleaner filter  
Cadillac Premium  
Care Maintenance  
Your vehicle comes with the  
Cadillac Premium Care  
Maintenance. It is a maintenance  
program that covers select  
maintenance services during the  
first 4 years or 80 000 km  
replacement.  
Warning  
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Passenger compartment air filter  
replacement.  
Performing maintenance work can  
be dangerous and can cause  
serious injury. Perform  
maintenance work only if the  
required information, proper tools,  
and equipment are available.  
If they are not, see your dealer to  
have a trained technician do the  
work. See Doing Your Own  
Service Work on page 10-3.  
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Multipoint vehicle inspection  
(MPVI) performed by a qualified  
technician.  
Cadillac requires that all Cadillac  
Premium Care Maintenance  
services be performed by a Cadillac  
authorized service dealer.  
(50,000 mi), whichever comes first.  
Cadillac Premium Care  
Maintenance covers routine  
maintenance services, when  
scheduled in accordance with the  
owner manual, including:  
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Oil changes based on the  
vehicle's oil life monitor system.  
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Tire rotation every 12 000 km  
(7,500 mi).  
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11-4  
Service and Maintenance  
Engine Oil Change  
Tire Rotation and Required  
Services Every 12 000 km/  
7,500 mi  
Maintenance  
Schedule  
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL  
SOON message displays, have the  
engine oil and filter changed within  
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven  
under the best conditions, the  
engine oil life system may not  
indicate the need for vehicle service  
for up to a year. The engine oil and  
filter must be changed at least once  
a year and the oil life system must  
be reset. Your trained dealer  
technician can perform this work.  
If the engine oil life system is reset  
accidentally, service the vehicle  
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the  
last service. Reset the oil life  
Owner Checks and Services  
Rotate the tires, if recommended for  
the vehicle, and perform the  
following services. See Tire  
Rotation on page 10-52.  
At Each Fuel Stop  
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Check the engine oil level. See  
Engine Oil on page 10-9.  
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Check engine oil level and oil  
life percentage. If needed,  
Once a Month  
change engine oil and filter, and  
reset oil life system. See Engine  
Oil on page 10-9 and Engine Oil  
Life System on page 10-11.  
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Check the tire inflation  
pressures. See Tire Pressure on  
page 10-45.  
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Inspect the tires for wear. See  
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Check engine coolant level. See  
Tire Inspection on page 10-52.  
Engine Coolant on page 10-16.  
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Check the windshield washer  
.
Check windshield washer fluid  
system when the oil is changed.  
See Engine Oil Life System on  
page 10-11.  
fluid level. See Washer Fluid on  
page 10-22.  
level. See Washer Fluid on  
page 10-22.  
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11-5  
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Visually inspect windshield wiper  
blades for wear, cracking,  
or contamination. See Exterior  
Care on page 10-81. Replace  
worn or damaged wiper blades.  
See Wiper Blade Replacement  
on page 10-26.  
Check restraint system  
components. See Safety System  
Check on page 3-23.  
Check accelerator pedal for  
damage, high effort, or binding.  
Replace if needed.  
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Visually inspect fuel system for  
damage or leaks.  
Visually inspect gas strut for  
signs of wear, cracks, or other  
damage. Check the hold open  
ability of the strut. See your  
dealer if service is required.  
Visually inspect exhaust system  
and nearby heat shields for  
loose or damaged parts.  
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Check tire inflation pressures.  
See Tire Pressure on  
page 10-45.  
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Check tire sealant expiration  
date, if equipped. See Tire  
Sealant and Compressor Kit on  
page 10-61.  
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Lubricate body components. See  
Exterior Care on page 10-81.  
Inspect tire wear. See Tire  
Inspection on page 10-52.  
Check starter switch. See Starter  
Switch Check on page 10-25.  
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Visually check for fluid leaks.  
Inspect sunroof track and seal,  
if equipped. See Sunroof on  
page 2-26.  
Check automatic transmission  
shift lock control function. See  
Automatic Transmission Shift  
Lock Control Function Check on  
page 10-26.  
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.  
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on  
page 10-13.  
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Inspect brake system. See  
Exterior Care on page 10-81.  
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Check parking brake and  
automatic transmission park  
mechanism. See Park Brake and  
P (Park) Mechanism Check on  
page 10-26.  
Visually inspect steering,  
suspension, and chassis  
components for damaged, loose,  
or missing parts or signs of  
wear. See Exterior Care on  
page 10-81.  
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11-6  
Service and Maintenance  
Maintenance Schedule  
Additional Required  
Services - Normal  
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.  
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.  
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.  
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Inspect evaporative control system. (2)  
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)  
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Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils.  
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Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)  
Replace brake fluid. (6)  
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11-7  
Footnotes Maintenance  
Schedule Additional Required  
Services - Normal  
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines  
and hoses for proper hook-up,  
routing, and condition.  
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever  
comes first. Inspect for fraying,  
excessive cracking, or damage;  
replace, if needed.  
(1) Or every two years, whichever  
comes first. More frequent  
(3) Or every four years, whichever  
comes first.  
(6) Or every three years, whichever  
replacement may be needed if the  
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy  
traffic, areas with poor air quality,  
or areas with high dust levels.  
comes first.  
(4) Or every five years, whichever  
comes first. See Cooling System on  
page 10-14.  
Replacement may also be needed if  
there is a reduction in air flow,  
excessive window fogging, or odors.  
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11-8  
Service and Maintenance  
Maintenance Schedule  
Additional Required  
Services - Severe  
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.  
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.  
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.  
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Inspect evaporative control system. (2)  
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)  
Change automatic transmission fluid.  
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Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)  
Replace brake fluid. (6)  
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11-9  
Footnotes Maintenance  
Schedule Additional Required  
Services - Severe  
(3) Or every four years, whichever  
comes first.  
Special Application  
Services  
(4) Or every five years, whichever  
comes first. See Cooling System on  
page 10-14.  
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(1) Or every two years, whichever  
comes first. More frequent  
replacement may be needed if the  
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy  
traffic, areas with poor air quality,  
or areas with high dust levels.  
Replacement may also be needed if  
there is a reduction in air flow,  
excessive window fogging, or odors.  
Severe Commercial Use  
Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis  
components every 5 000 km/  
3,000 mi.  
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever  
comes first. Inspect for fraying,  
excessive cracking, or damage;  
replace, if needed.  
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Have underbody flushing service  
performed. See "Underbody  
Maintenance" in Exterior Care  
on page 10-81.  
(6) Or every three years, whichever  
comes first.  
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines  
and hoses for proper hook-up,  
routing, and condition.  
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11-10  
Service and Maintenance  
The following list is intended to  
explain the services and conditions  
to look for that may indicate  
services are required.  
Belts  
Additional  
Maintenance and Care  
Your vehicle is an important  
investment and caring for it properly  
may help to avoid future costly  
repairs. To maintain vehicle  
performance, additional  
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Belts may need replacing if they  
squeak or show signs of  
cracking or splitting.  
Battery  
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Trained dealer technicians have  
access to tools and equipment  
to inspect the belts and  
The battery supplies power to start  
the engine and operate any  
additional electrical accessories.  
recommend adjustment or  
replacement when necessary.  
maintenance services may be  
required.  
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To avoid break-down or failure to  
start the vehicle, maintain a  
battery with full cranking power.  
Brakes  
It is recommended that your dealer  
perform these services their  
trained dealer technicians know  
your vehicle best. Your dealer can  
also perform a thorough  
assessment with a multi-point  
inspection to recommend when your  
vehicle may need attention.  
Brakes stop the vehicle and are  
crucial to safe driving.  
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Trained dealer technicians have  
the diagnostic equipment to test  
the battery and ensure that the  
connections and cables are  
corrosion-free.  
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Signs of brake wear may include  
chirping, grinding, or squealing  
noises, or difficulty stopping.  
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Trained dealer technicians have  
access to tools and equipment  
to inspect the brakes and  
recommend quality parts  
engineered for the vehicle.  
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11-11  
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As part of the multi-point  
inspection, trained dealer  
Fluids  
Lamps  
Proper fluid levels and approved  
fluids protect the vehicles systems  
and components. See  
Recommended Fluids and  
Lubricants on page 11-13 for GM  
approved fluids.  
Properly working headlamps,  
taillamps, and brake lamps are  
important to see and be seen on  
the road.  
technicians can visually inspect  
the shocks and struts for signs  
of leaking, blown seals,  
or damage, and can advise  
when service is needed.  
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Signs that the headlamps need  
attention include dimming, failure  
to light, cracking, or damage.  
The brake lamps need to be  
checked periodically to ensure  
that they light when braking.  
Tires  
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Engine oil and windshield  
Tires need to be properly inflated,  
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining  
the tires can save money and fuel,  
and can reduce the risk of tire  
failure.  
washer fluid levels should be  
checked at every fuel fill.  
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Instrument cluster lights may  
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come on to indicate that fluids  
may be low and need to be  
filled.  
With a multi-point inspection,  
your dealer can check the lamps  
and note any concerns.  
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Signs that the tires need to be  
replaced include three or more  
visible treadwear indicators; cord  
or fabric showing through the  
rubber; cracks or cuts in the  
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or  
split in the tire.  
Hoses  
Shocks and Struts  
Hoses transport fluids and should  
be regularly inspected to ensure  
that there are no cracks or leaks.  
With a multi-point inspection, your  
dealer can inspect the hoses and  
advise if replacement is needed.  
Shocks and struts help aid in control  
for a smoother ride.  
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Signs of wear may include  
steering wheel vibration, bounce/  
sway while braking, longer  
stopping distance, or uneven  
tire wear.  
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Service and Maintenance  
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Trained dealer technicians can  
Trained dealer technicians can  
inspect the windshield and  
recommend proper replacement  
if needed.  
Wheel Alignment  
inspect and recommend the right  
tires. Your dealer can also  
provide tire/wheel balancing  
services to ensure smooth  
vehicle operation at all speeds.  
Your dealer sells and services  
name brand tires.  
Wheel alignment is critical for  
ensuring that the tires deliver  
optimal wear and performance.  
Wiper Blades  
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Signs that the alignment may  
Wiper blades need to be cleaned  
and kept in good condition to  
provide a clear view.  
need to be adjusted include  
pulling, improper vehicle  
handling, or unusual tire wear.  
Vehicle Care  
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Signs of wear include streaking,  
skipping across the windshield,  
and worn or split rubber.  
Your dealer has the required  
To help keep the vehicle looking like  
new, vehicle care products are  
available from your dealer. For  
information on how to clean and  
protect the vehicles interior and  
exterior, see Interior Care on  
page 10-86 and Exterior Care on  
page 10-81.  
equipment to ensure proper  
wheel alignment.  
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Trained dealer technicians can  
check the wiper blades and  
replace them when needed.  
Windshield  
For safety, appearance, and the  
best viewing, keep the windshield  
clean and clear.  
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Signs of damage include  
scratches, cracks, and chips.  
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11-13  
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts  
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants  
Usage  
Fluid/Lubricant  
Engine Oil  
Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1specification of the proper SAE  
viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved  
engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-9.  
Engine Coolant  
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant.  
See Engine Coolant on page 10-16.  
Hydraulic Brake System  
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in  
Canada 19299819).  
Hydraulic Power Steering System  
Windshield Washer  
DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.  
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection  
requirements.  
Automatic Transmission  
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive)  
Chassis Lubrication  
DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.  
Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084, in Canada 19256085).  
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or  
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.  
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in  
Hinges  
Canada 10953474).  
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Service and Maintenance  
Usage  
Fluid/Lubricant  
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary  
Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and  
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in  
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,  
Category LB or GC-LB.  
Release Pawl  
Weatherstrip Conditioning  
Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or  
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).  
Maintenance Replacement Parts  
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.  
Part  
GM Part Number  
ACDelco Part Number  
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter  
3.6L (LF3)  
22989313  
20972655  
A3176C  
A3175C  
3.6L (LFX)  
Engine Oil Filter  
3.6L (LF3)  
89017525  
89017525  
22743911  
PF63  
PF63  
3.6L (LFX)  
Passenger Compartment Air Filter  
CF183  
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11-15  
Part  
GM Part Number  
ACDelco Part Number  
Spark Plugs  
3.6L (LF3)  
12642791  
12622561  
41-118  
41-109  
3.6L (LFX)  
Wiper Blades  
Driver Side 65 cm (25.6 in)  
25892079  
25882578  
Passenger Side 45 cm (17.7 in)  
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11-16  
Service and Maintenance  
Maintenance Records  
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the  
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.  
Odometer  
Reading  
Date  
Serviced By  
Maintenance Stamp  
Services Performed  
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Technical Data  
12-1  
Engine Identification  
Vehicle Identification  
Technical Data  
The eighth character in the VIN is  
the engine code. This code  
identifies the vehicle's engine,  
specifications, and replacement  
parts. See Engine Specifications”  
under Capacities and Specifications  
on page 12-2 for the vehicle's  
engine code.  
Vehicle Identification  
Number (VIN)  
Vehicle Identification  
Vehicle Identification  
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1  
Service Parts Identification  
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1  
Vehicle Data  
Capacities and  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2  
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4  
Service Parts  
Identification Label  
This label, on the load floor under  
the spare tire cover in the trunk, has  
the following information:  
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Vehicle Identification  
Number (VIN).  
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Model designation.  
This legal identifier is in the front  
corner of the instrument panel, on  
the left side of the vehicle. It can be  
seen through the windshield from  
outside. The VIN also appears on  
the Vehicle Certification and Service  
Parts labels and certificates of title  
and registration.  
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Paint information.  
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Production options and special  
equipment.  
Do not remove this label from the  
vehicle.  
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12-2  
Technical Data  
Vehicle Data  
Capacities and Specifications  
Capacities  
Application  
Metric  
English  
Air Conditioning Refrigerant  
For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and  
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the  
hood. See your dealer for more information.  
Engine Cooling System  
3.6L (LF3)  
9.8 L  
7.1 L  
10.4 qt  
7.5 qt  
3.6L (LFX)  
Engine Oil with Filter  
3.6L (LF3)  
6.6 L  
5.7 L  
7.0 qt  
6.0 qt  
3.6L (LFX)  
Fuel Tank  
Front-Wheel Drive  
All-Wheel Drive  
Wheel Nut Torque  
70.0 L  
74.0 L  
18.5 gal  
19.5 gal  
110 lb ft  
150 Y  
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this  
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.  
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Technical Data  
12-3  
Engine Specifications  
VIN Code  
Engine  
Spark Plug Gap  
3.6L V6 Engine (LF3)  
8
0.750.90 mm  
(0.030.035 in)  
3.6L V6 Engine (LFX)  
3
0.951.10 mm  
(0.037.043 in)  
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12-4  
Technical Data  
Engine Drive Belt Routing  
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Customer Information  
13-1  
Reporting Safety Defects  
Reporting Safety Defects to  
the United States  
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12  
Reporting Safety Defects to  
the Canadian  
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13  
Reporting Safety Defects to  
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13  
Customer Information  
Customer  
Information  
Customer Satisfaction  
Procedure  
Your satisfaction and goodwill are  
important to your dealer and to  
Cadillac. Normally, any concerns  
with the sales transaction or the  
operation of the vehicle will be  
resolved by your dealer's sales or  
service departments. Sometimes,  
however, despite the best intentions  
of all concerned, misunderstandings  
can occur. If your concern has not  
been resolved to your satisfaction,  
the following steps should be taken:  
Customer Information  
Customer Satisfaction  
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1  
Customer Assistance  
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3  
Customer Assistance for Text  
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4  
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-4  
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5  
Scheduling Service  
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7  
Courtesy Transportation  
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7  
Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-8  
Service Publications  
Vehicle Data Recording and  
Privacy  
Vehicle Data Recording and  
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13  
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . 13-14  
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14  
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . 13-15  
STEP ONE: Discuss your concern  
with a member of dealership  
management. Normally, concerns  
can be quickly resolved at that level.  
If the matter has already been  
reviewed with the sales, service or  
parts manager, contact the owner of  
your dealership or the general  
manager.  
Ordering Information . . . . . . 13-10  
Radio Frequency  
Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-11  
Radio Frequency  
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12  
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STEP TWO: If after contacting a  
member of dealership management,  
it appears your concern cannot be  
resolved by your dealership without  
further help, in the U.S., call the  
Cadillac Customer Assistance  
Center at 1-8004588006. In  
Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac  
Customer Care Centre at  
When contacting Cadillac,  
remember that your concern will  
likely be resolved at a dealer's  
facility. That is why we suggest  
following Step One first.  
40 days. If you do not agree with the  
decision given in your case, you  
may reject it and proceed with any  
other venue for relief available  
to you.  
STEP THREE U.S. Owners:  
Both General Motors and your  
dealer are committed to making  
sure you are completely satisfied  
with the new vehicle. However,  
if you continue to remain unsatisfied  
after following the procedure  
outlined in Steps One and Two, you  
can file with the Better Business  
Bureau (BBB) Auto Line® Program  
to enforce your rights.  
You may contact the BBB Auto Line  
Program using the toll-free  
telephone number or write them at  
the following address:  
1-888-446-2000.  
BBB Auto Line Program  
Council of Better Business  
Bureaus, Inc.  
4200 Wilson Boulevard  
Suite 800  
We encourage you to call the  
toll-free number in order to give your  
inquiry prompt attention. Have the  
following information available to  
give the Customer Assistance  
representative:  
Arlington, VA 22203-1838  
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100  
www.dr.bbb.org/goauto  
.
Vehicle Identification  
The BBB Auto Line Program is an  
out-of-court program administered  
by the Council of Better Business  
Bureaus to settle automotive  
disputes regarding vehicle repairs or  
the interpretation of the New Vehicle  
Limited Warranty. Although you may  
be required to resort to this informal  
dispute resolution program prior to  
filing a court action, use of the  
Number (VIN). This is available  
from the vehicle registration or  
title, or the plate at the top left of  
the instrument panel and visible  
through the windshield.  
This program is available in all  
50 states and the District of  
Columbia. Eligibility is limited by  
vehicle age, mileage, and other  
factors. General Motors reserves  
the right to change eligibility  
limitations and/or discontinue its  
participation in this program.  
.
Dealership name and location.  
.
Vehicle delivery date and  
present mileage.  
program is free of charge and your  
case will generally be heard within  
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STEP THREE Canadian  
For further information concerning  
eligibility in the Canadian Motor  
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),  
call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call  
the General Motors Customer Care  
Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English),  
1-800-263-7854 (French),  
Customer Assistance  
Offices  
Cadillac encourages customers to  
call the toll-free number for  
assistance. However, if a customer  
wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac,  
the letter should be addressed to:  
Owners: In the event that you do  
not feel your concerns have been  
addressed after following the  
procedure outlined in Steps One  
and Two, General Motors of Canada  
Limited wants you to be aware of its  
participation in a no-charge  
or write to:  
mediation/arbitration program.  
General Motors of Canada Limited  
has committed to binding arbitration  
of owner disputes involving  
Mediation/Arbitration Program  
c/o Customer Care Centre  
General Motors of Canada Limited  
Mail Code: CA1-163-005  
1908 Colonel Sam Drive  
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7  
United States and Puerto Rico  
Cadillac Customer Assistance  
Center  
Cadillac Motor Car Division  
P.O. Box 33169  
Detroit, MI 48232-5169  
www.Cadillac.com  
factory-related vehicle service  
claims. The program provides for  
the review of the facts involved by  
an impartial third party arbiter, and  
may include an informal hearing  
before the arbiter. The program is  
designed so that the entire dispute  
settlement process, from the time  
you file your complaint to the final  
decision, should be completed in  
approximately 70 days. We believe  
our impartial program offers  
The inquiry should be accompanied  
by the Vehicle Identification  
Number (VIN).  
1-800-458-8006  
1-800-833-2622 (For Text  
Telephone devices (TTYs))  
Roadside Service: 1-800-224-1400  
From U.S. Virgin Islands:  
1-800-496-9994  
advantages over courts in most  
jurisdictions because it is informal,  
quick, and free of charge.  
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communicate with Cadillac by  
dialing: 1-800-833-2622. TTY users  
in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.  
Canada  
D (Preferred Dealer  
Information): Select a dealer and  
view locations, maps, phone  
numbers, and hours.  
General Motors of Canada Limited  
Canadian Cadillac Customer Care  
Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005  
1908 Colonel Sam Drive  
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7  
www.gm.ca  
Online Owner Center  
J (Warranty Tracking  
Information): Track the vehicles  
warranty information.  
Online Owner Experience  
(U.S.) my.cadillac.com  
1-888-446-2000 (English)  
1-800-263-7854 (French)  
Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112  
J (Recall Information): View  
active recalls or search by Vehicle  
Identification Number (VIN). See  
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)  
on page 12-1.  
The Cadillac online owner  
experience allows interaction with  
Cadillac and keeps important  
vehicle-specific information in one  
place.  
Overseas  
Contact the local General Motors  
Business Unit.  
H (Other Account Information):  
View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite  
radio, and OnStar account  
information.  
Membership Benefits  
E (Vehicle Information):  
Customer Assistance for  
Text Telephone (TTY)  
Users  
To assist customers who are deaf,  
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired  
and who use Text Telephones  
(TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment  
available at its Customer Assistance  
Center. Any TTY user can  
Download owner manuals and view  
vehicle-specific how-to videos.  
F (Live Chat Support): Chat with  
G (Maintenance Information):  
View maintenance schedules,  
required alerts, and OnStar onboard  
vehicle diagnostic information.  
Schedule service appointments.  
online help representatives.  
See my.cadillac.com to register your  
vehicle.  
I (Service History): View  
printable dealer-recorded service  
records and self-recorded service  
records.  
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Roadside Service is not a part of the  
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.  
General Motors North America and  
Cadillac reserve the right to make  
any changes or discontinue the  
Roadside Service program at any  
time without notification.  
Cadillac Owner Centre  
(Canada) cadillacowner.ca  
Calling for Service  
When calling Roadside Service,  
have the following information  
ready:  
Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre:  
.
Chat live with online help  
.
Your name, home address, and  
representatives.  
home telephone number.  
.
Locate owner resources such as  
.
Telephone number of your  
General Motors North America and  
Cadillac reserve the right to limit  
services or payment to an owner or  
driver if they decide the claims are  
made too often, or the same type of  
claim is made many times.  
lease-end, financing, and  
warranty information.  
location.  
.
.
Location of the vehicle.  
Retrieve favorite articles,  
quizzes, tips, and multimedia  
galleries organized into the  
Featured Articles and Auto Care  
Sections.  
.
Model, year, color, and license  
plate number of the vehicle.  
.
Odometer reading, Vehicle  
Cadillac Owner Privileges  
Identification Number (VIN), and  
delivery date of the vehicle.  
.
.
Download owner manuals.  
Emergency Fuel Delivery:  
.
Delivery of enough fuel for the  
vehicle to get to the nearest  
service station.  
Find Cadillac-recommended  
maintenance services.  
.
Description of the problem.  
Coverage  
.
Roadside Service  
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400.  
Canada: 1-800-882-1112.  
Lock-Out Service: Service to  
Services are provided up to 6 years/  
110 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever  
comes first.  
unlock the vehicle if you are  
locked out. A remote unlock may  
be available if you have OnStar.  
For security reasons, the driver  
must present identification  
In the U.S., anyone driving the  
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a  
person driving the vehicle without  
permission from the owner is not  
covered.  
Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S.  
Only): 1-888-889-2438.  
before this service is given.  
Service is available 24 hours a day,  
365 days a year.  
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Emergency Tow from a Public  
Road or Highway: Tow to the  
nearest Cadillac dealer for  
warranty service, or if the vehicle  
was in a crash and cannot be  
driven. Assistance is not given  
when the vehicle is stuck in the  
sand, mud, or snow.  
Legal fines.  
Cadillac Technician Roadside  
Service (U.S. Only)  
Mounting, dismounting,  
or changing of snow tires,  
chains, or other traction devices.  
Cadillac's exceptional Roadside  
Service is more than an auto club or  
towing service. It provides every  
Cadillac owner in the United States  
with the advantage of contacting a  
Cadillac advisor and, where  
available, a Cadillac trained dealer  
technician who can provide on-site  
service.  
Service is not provided if a vehicle  
is in an area that is not accessible  
to the service vehicle or is not a  
regularly traveled or maintained  
public road, which includes ice and  
winter roads. Off-road use is not  
covered.  
.
Flat Tire Change: Service to  
change a flat tire with a spare  
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,  
must be in good condition and  
properly inflated. It is your  
responsibility for the repair or  
replacement of the tire if it is not  
covered by the warranty.  
A dealer technician will travel to  
your location within a 30-mile radius  
of a participating Cadillac  
dealership. If beyond this radius, we  
will arrange to have your car towed  
to the nearest Cadillac dealership.  
Each technician travels with a  
specially equipped service vehicle  
complete with the necessary  
Services Specific to  
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles  
.
Fuel delivery: Reimbursement  
is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel  
delivery may be restricted.  
Propane and other fuels are not  
provided through this service.  
.
.
Battery Jump Start: Service to  
jump start a dead battery.  
Trip Interruption Benefits and  
Service: If your trip is  
.
Lock-Out Service: Vehicle  
registration is required.  
interrupted due to a warranty  
failure, incidental expenses may  
be reimbursed during the  
6 years/110 000 km (70,000 mi)  
Powertrain warranty period.  
Items considered are hotel,  
meals, and rental car.  
Cadillac parts and tools required to  
handle most roadside repairs.  
.
Trip Interruption Benefits and  
Service: Pre-authorization,  
original detailed receipts, and a  
copy of the repair orders are  
required. Once authorization has  
been received, the Roadside  
Services Not Included in  
Roadside Service  
.
Impound towing caused by  
violation of any laws.  
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Service advisor will help you  
make arrangements and explain  
how to receive payment.  
of your transportation needs, your  
dealer can help minimize your  
inconvenience.  
extended powertrain, and/or  
hybrid-specific warranties in both  
the U.S. and Canada.  
.
Alternative Service: If  
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled  
into the service department  
Several Courtesy Transportation  
options are available to assist in  
reducing inconvenience when  
warranty repairs are required.  
assistance cannot be provided  
right away, the Roadside Service  
advisor may give you permission  
to get local emergency road  
service. You will receive  
payment, up to $100, after  
sending the original receipt to  
Roadside Service. Mechanical  
failures may be covered,  
however any cost for parts and  
labor for repairs not covered by  
the warranty are the owner  
responsibility.  
immediately, keep driving it until it  
can be scheduled for service,  
unless, of course, the problem is  
safety related. If it is, please call  
your dealership, let them know this,  
and ask for instructions.  
Courtesy Transportation is not a  
part of the New Vehicle Limited  
Warranty. A separate booklet  
entitled Limited Warranty and  
Owner Assistance Information”  
furnished with each new vehicle  
provides detailed warranty coverage  
information.  
If your dealer requests you to bring  
the vehicle for service, you are  
urged to do so as early in the work  
day as possible to allow for  
same-day repair.  
Transportation Options  
Warranty service can generally be  
completed while you wait. However,  
if you are unable to do so, your  
dealer may offer the following  
transportation options:  
Courtesy Transportation  
Program  
Scheduling Service  
Appointments  
When the vehicle requires warranty  
service, contact your dealer and  
request an appointment. By  
To enhance your ownership  
experience, we and our participating  
dealers are proud to offer Courtesy  
Transportation, a customer support  
program for vehicles with the  
Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty  
Coverage period in Canada),  
Shuttle Service  
scheduling a service appointment  
and advising the service consultant  
This includes one-way or round-trip  
shuttle service within reasonable  
time and distance parameters of  
your dealer's area.  
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Customer Information  
Public Transportation or Fuel  
Reimbursement  
Requirements vary and may include  
minimum age requirements,  
Collision Damage Repair  
If the vehicle is involved in a  
collision and it is damaged, have the  
damage repaired by a qualified  
technician using the proper  
equipment and quality replacement  
parts. Poorly performed collision  
repairs diminish the vehicle resale  
value, and safety performance can  
be compromised in subsequent  
collisions.  
insurance coverage, credit card, etc.  
Additional fees such as fuel usage  
charges, taxes, levies, usage fees,  
excessive mileage, or rental usage  
beyond the completion of the repair  
are also your responsibility.  
If overnight warranty repairs are  
needed, and public transportation is  
used, the expense must be  
supported by original receipts and  
within the maximum amount allowed  
by GM for shuttle service. If U.S.  
customers arrange their own  
transportation, limited  
reimbursement for reasonable fuel  
expenses may be available. Claim  
amounts should reflect actual costs  
and be supported by original  
receipts. See your dealer for  
information.  
It may not be possible to provide a  
like vehicle as a courtesy rental.  
Additional Program  
Information  
Collision Parts  
All program options, such as shuttle  
service, may not be available at  
every dealer. Contact your dealer  
for specific availability.  
Genuine GM Collision parts are new  
parts made with the same materials  
and construction methods as the  
parts with which the vehicle was  
originally built. Genuine GM  
Collision parts are the best choice to  
ensure that the vehicle's designed  
appearance, durability, and safety  
are preserved. The use of Genuine  
GM parts can help maintain the GM  
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.  
Courtesy Rental Vehicle  
General Motors reserves the right to  
unilaterally modify, change,  
or discontinue Courtesy  
Transportation at any time and to  
resolve all questions of claim  
eligibility pursuant to the terms and  
conditions described herein at its  
sole discretion.  
For an overnight warranty repair, the  
dealer may provide an available  
courtesy rental vehicle or provide for  
reimbursement of a rental vehicle.  
Reimbursement is limited and must  
be supported by original receipts as  
well as a signed and completed  
rental agreement and meet state/  
provincial, local, and rental vehicle  
provider requirements.  
Recycled original equipment parts  
may also be used for repair. These  
parts are typically removed from  
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vehicles that were total losses in  
prior crashes. In most cases, the  
parts being recycled are from  
recommend that you ensure that the  
vehicle will be repaired with GM  
original equipment collision parts.  
If such insurance coverage is not  
available from your current  
Repair Facility  
GM also recommends that you  
choose a collision repair facility that  
meets your needs before you ever  
need collision repairs. Your dealer  
may have a collision repair center  
with GM-trained technicians and  
stateoftheart equipment, or be  
able to recommend a collision repair  
center that has GM-trained  
undamaged sections of the vehicle.  
A recycled original equipment GM  
part may be an acceptable choice to  
maintain the vehicle's originally  
designed appearance and safety  
performance; however, the history of  
these parts is not known. Such parts  
are not covered by the GM New  
Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any  
related failures are not covered by  
that warranty.  
insurance carrier, consider switching  
to another insurance carrier.  
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing  
company may require you to have  
insurance that ensures repairs with  
Genuine GM Original Equipment  
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or  
Genuine Manufacturer replacement  
parts. Read the lease carefully, as  
you may be charged at the end of  
the lease for poor quality repairs.  
technicians and comparable  
equipment.  
Insuring the Vehicle  
Aftermarket collision parts are also  
available. These are made by  
Protect your investment in the GM  
vehicle with comprehensive and  
collision insurance coverage. There  
are significant differences in the  
quality of coverage afforded by  
various insurance policy terms.  
Many insurance policies provide  
reduced protection to the GM  
vehicle by limiting compensation for  
damage repairs by using  
companies other than GM and may  
not have been tested for the vehicle.  
As a result, these parts may fit  
poorly, exhibit premature durability/  
corrosion problems, and may not  
perform properly in subsequent  
collisions. Aftermarket parts are not  
covered by the GM New Vehicle  
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle  
failure related to such parts is not  
covered by that warranty.  
If a Crash Occurs  
If there has been an injury, call  
emergency services for help. Do not  
leave the scene of a crash until all  
matters have been taken care of.  
Move the vehicle only if its position  
puts you in danger, or you are  
instructed to move it by a police  
officer.  
aftermarket collision parts. Some  
insurance companies will not  
specify aftermarket collision parts.  
When purchasing insurance, we  
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Give only the necessary information  
to police and other parties involved  
in the crash.  
If the airbag has inflated, see What  
Will You See after an Airbag  
Inflates? on page 3-30.  
obligated to have the vehicle  
repaired with Genuine GM parts,  
even if your insurance coverage  
does not pay the full cost.  
For emergency towing see  
Roadside Service on page 13-5.  
Managing the Vehicle Damage  
Repair Process  
If another party's insurance  
company is paying for the repairs,  
you are not obligated to accept a  
repair valuation based on that  
insurance company's collision policy  
repair limits, as you have no  
contractual limits with that company.  
In such cases, you can have control  
of the repair and parts choices as  
long as the cost stays within  
reasonable limits.  
Gather the following information:  
In the event that the vehicle requires  
damage repairs, GM recommends  
that you take an active role in its  
repair. If you have a pre-determined  
repair facility of choice, take the  
vehicle there, or have it towed there.  
Specify to the facility that any  
required replacement collision parts  
be original equipment parts, either  
new Genuine GM parts or recycled  
original GM parts. Remember,  
.
Driver name, address, and  
telephone number.  
.
Driver license number.  
.
Owner name, address, and  
telephone number.  
.
Vehicle license plate number.  
.
Vehicle make, model, and  
model year.  
Service Publications  
Ordering Information  
.
.
.
recycled parts will not be covered by  
the GM vehicle warranty.  
Vehicle Identification  
Number (VIN).  
Service Manuals  
Insurance pays the bill for the repair,  
but you must live with the repair.  
Depending on your policy limits,  
your insurance company may  
Insurance company and policy  
number.  
Service Manuals have the diagnosis  
and repair information on the  
engines, transmission, axle,  
suspension, brakes, electrical,  
steering, body, etc.  
General description of the  
damage to the other vehicle.  
initially value the repair using  
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with  
the repair professional, and insist on  
Genuine GM parts. Remember,  
if the vehicle is leased, you may be  
Choose a reputable repair facility  
that uses quality replacement parts.  
See Collision Partsearlier in this  
section.  
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RETAIL SELL PRICE:  
$25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and  
shipping fees.  
All listed prices are quoted in U.S.  
funds. Make checks payable in U.S.  
funds.  
Service Bulletins  
Service Bulletins give additional  
technical service information  
needed to knowledgeably service  
General Motors cars and trucks.  
Each bulletin contains instructions  
to assist in the diagnosis and  
service of the vehicle.  
Current and Past Models  
Radio Frequency  
Identification (RFID)  
Technical Service Bulletins and  
Manuals are available for current  
and past model GM vehicles.  
RFID technology is used in some  
vehicles for functions such as tire  
pressure monitoring and ignition  
system security, as well as in  
connection with conveniences such  
as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
transmitters for remote door locking/  
unlocking and starting, and  
in-vehicle transmitters for garage  
door openers. RFID technology in  
GM vehicles does not use or record  
personal information or link with any  
other GM system containing  
ORDER TOLL FREE:  
1-800-551-4123 Monday Friday  
8:00 AM 6:00 PM Eastern Time  
Owner Information  
Owner publications are written  
specifically for owners and intended  
to provide basic operational  
information about the vehicle. The  
Owner Manual includes the  
Maintenance Schedule for all  
models.  
For Credit Card Orders Only  
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see  
Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com.  
Or write to:  
Helm, Incorporated  
Attention: Customer Service  
47911 Halyard Drive  
Plymouth, MI 48170  
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,  
Owner Manual, and Warranty  
Manual.  
personal information.  
Prices are subject to change without  
notice and without incurring  
obligation. Allow ample time for  
delivery.  
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 –  
$40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and  
shipping fees.  
Without Pouch: Owner Manual only.  
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However, NHTSA cannot  
become involved in individual  
problems between you, your  
dealer, or General Motors.  
Radio Frequency  
Statement  
This vehicle has systems that  
operate on a radio frequency that  
complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the  
Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) rules and with  
Industry Canada Standards  
RSS-GEN/210/220/310, ICES001.  
Reporting Safety  
Defects  
Reporting Safety Defects  
to the United States  
Government  
If you believe that your vehicle  
has a defect which could cause  
a crash or could cause injury or  
death, you should immediately  
inform the National Highway  
Traffic Safety Administration  
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying  
General Motors.  
To contact NHTSA, you may call  
the Vehicle Safety Hotline  
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236  
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to  
http://www.safercar.gov; or  
write to:  
Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
Administrator, NHTSA  
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.  
Washington, D.C. 20590  
1. The device may not cause  
harmful interference.  
2. The device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause  
undesired operation of the  
device.  
You can also obtain other  
information about motor  
vehicle safety from  
If NHTSA receives similar  
complaints, it may open an  
investigation, and if it finds that  
a safety defect exists in a group  
of vehicles, it may order a recall  
and remedy campaign.  
http://www.safercar.gov  
.
Changes or modifications to any of  
these systems by other than an  
authorized service facility could void  
authorization to use this equipment.  
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Customer Information  
13-13  
Reporting Safety Defects  
to the Canadian  
Government  
If you live in Canada, and you  
believe that the vehicle has a safety  
defect, notify Transport Canada  
immediately, and notify General  
Motors of Canada Limited. Call  
Transport Canada at  
Reporting Safety Defects  
to General Motors  
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or  
Transport Canada) in a situation like  
this, notify General Motors.  
Vehicle Data  
Recording and  
Privacy  
The vehicle has a number of  
computers that record information  
about the vehicles performance and  
how it is driven. For example, the  
vehicle uses computer modules to  
monitor and control engine and  
transmission performance, to  
monitor the conditions for airbag  
deployment and deploy them in a  
crash, and, if equipped, to provide  
antilock braking to help the driver  
control the vehicle. These modules  
may store data to help the dealer  
technician service the vehicle.  
Some modules may also store data  
about how the vehicle is operated,  
such as rate of fuel consumption or  
average speed. These modules may  
retain personal preferences, such as  
radio presets, seat positions, and  
temperature settings.  
Call 1-800-458-8006, or write:  
Cadillac Customer Assistance  
Center  
Cadillac Motor Car Division  
P.O. Box 33169  
Detroit , MI 48232-5169  
1-800-333-0510 or write to:  
Transport Canada  
Road Safety Branch  
80 rue Noel  
In Canada, call 18884462000,  
or write:  
Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1  
Canadian Cadillac Customer Care  
Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005  
General Motors of Canada Limited  
1908 Colonel Sam Drive  
Oshawa , Ontario L1H 8P7  
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Customer Information  
These data can help provide a  
better understanding of the  
if the vehicle is leased, with the  
consent of the lessee; in response  
to an official request by police or  
similar government office; as part of  
GM's defense of litigation through  
the discovery process; or, as  
Event Data Recorders  
This vehicle is equipped with an  
event data recorder (EDR). The  
main purpose of an EDR is to  
record, in certain crash or near  
crash-like situations, such as an air  
bag deployment or hitting a road  
obstacle, data that will assist in  
understanding how a vehicles  
systems performed. The EDR is  
designed to record data related to  
vehicle dynamics and safety  
circumstances in which crashes and  
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are  
recorded by your vehicle only if a  
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no  
data are recorded by the EDR under  
normal driving conditions and no  
personal data (e.g., name, gender,  
age, and crash location) are  
recorded. However, other parties,  
such as law enforcement, could  
combine the EDR data with the type  
of personally identifying data  
required by law. Data that GM  
collects or receives may also be  
used for GM research needs or may  
be made available to others for  
research purposes, where a need is  
shown and the data is not tied to a  
specific vehicle or vehicle owner.  
systems for a short period of time,  
typically 30 seconds or less. The  
EDR in this vehicle is designed to  
record such data as:  
OnStar®  
routinely acquired during a crash  
investigation.  
If the vehicle is equipped with  
OnStar® and has an active  
To read data recorded by an EDR,  
special equipment is required, and  
access to the vehicle or the EDR is  
needed. In addition to the vehicle  
manufacturer, other parties, such as  
law enforcement, that have the  
special equipment, can read the  
information if they have access to  
the vehicle or the EDR.  
.
How various systems in your  
subscription, additional data may be  
collected through the OnStar  
system. This includes information  
about the vehicles operation;  
collisions involving the vehicle; the  
use of the vehicle and its features;  
and, in certain situations, the  
location and approximate GPS  
speed of the vehicle. Refer to the  
vehicle were operating;  
.
Whether or not the driver and  
passenger safety belts were  
buckled/fastened;  
.
How far (if at all) the driver was  
depressing the accelerator and/  
or brake pedal; and,  
GM will not access this data or  
share it with others except: with the  
consent of the vehicle owner or,  
.
How fast the vehicle was  
traveling.  
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13-15  
OnStar Terms and Conditions and  
Privacy Statement on the OnStar  
website.  
Infotainment System  
If the vehicle is equipped with a  
navigation system as part of the  
infotainment system, use of the  
system may result in the storage of  
destinations, addresses, telephone  
numbers, and other trip information.  
See the infotainment manual for  
information on stored data and for  
deletion instructions.  
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Customer Information  
2 NOTES  
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14-1  
providers. OnStar may collect  
information about you and your  
vehicle, including location  
OnStar Overview  
OnStar  
information. See OnStars Terms  
and Conditions and Privacy  
Statement for more details  
including system limitations at  
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or  
www.onstar.ca (Canada).  
OnStar Overview  
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1  
OnStar Services  
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2  
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3  
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-4  
Vehicle Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . 14-6  
= Voice Command Button  
Q Blue OnStar Button  
> Emergency Button  
The OnStar system status light is  
next to the OnStar buttons. If the  
status light is:  
.
OnStar Additional Information  
OnStar Additional  
Solid Green: System is on.  
This vehicle may be equipped with a  
comprehensive, in-vehicle system  
that can connect to a live OnStar  
Advisor for Emergency, Security,  
Navigation, Connection, and  
.
Flashing Green: On a call.  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6  
.
Red: Indicates a problem.  
.
Off: System is off. Press Q  
twice to speak with an OnStar  
Advisor.  
Diagnostic Services. OnStar  
services may require a paid  
subscription. OnStar requires the  
vehicle battery and electrical  
system, cellular service, and GPS  
satellite signals to be available and  
operating. OnStar acts as a link to  
existing public emergency service  
Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR  
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an  
Advisor.  
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OnStar  
.
Receive On-Demand  
Press = to:  
OnStar Services  
Diagnostics for a check of the  
vehicles key operating systems.  
.
Make a call, end a call,  
Emergency  
With Automatic Crash Response,  
the OnStar system can  
automatically connect to an OnStar  
Emergency Advisor. The built-in  
system can automatically connect to  
help in certain crashes.  
or answer an incoming call.  
.
.
Receive Roadside Assistance.  
.
.
Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling  
voice commands.  
Manage WiFi Settings (if  
equipped).  
Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn  
Navigation voice commands.  
Requires a specific OnStar  
subscription plan.  
Press > to get a priority connection  
to an OnStar Emergency Advisor  
available 24/7 to:  
.
.
Get help for an emergency.  
Press > to connect to an OnStar  
Emergency Advisor. GPS  
Obtain the WiFi network name,  
or Service Set Identifier or SSID,  
and passphrase (if equipped).  
.
Be a Good Samaritan or  
respond to an AMBER Alert.  
technology is used to identify the  
vehicle location and can provide  
important information to emergency  
personnel. OnStar Emergency  
Advisors are trained to provide  
assistance and link to existing  
public emergency service providers  
in emergency situations.  
.
Get assistance in severe  
weather or other crisis and  
evacuation routes.  
Press Q to connect to a live  
Advisor to:  
.
Verify account information or  
update contact information.  
.
Get driving directions. Requires  
a specific OnStar  
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially  
trained Crisis Advisors are available  
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to  
provide a central point of contact,  
assistance, and information if a  
crisis occurs.  
subscription plan.  
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14-3  
4. Follow the voice-guided  
commands.  
2. Say Repeat.System responds  
with the last direction given, then  
responds with OnStar ready,”  
then a tone.  
Security  
OnStar provides services including  
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote  
Ignition Block, and Roadside  
Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can  
unlock the vehicle doors remotely,  
if equipped with automatic door  
locks, and can help police locate the  
vehicle if it is stolen.  
Using Voice Commands  
During a Planned Route  
Get My Destination  
Cancel Route  
1. Press =. System responds:  
OnStar ready,then a tone.  
1. Press =. System responds:  
OnStar ready,then a tone. Say  
Cancel route.System  
2. Say Get my destination.”  
System responds with the  
responds: Do you want to  
cancel directions?”  
address and the distance to the  
destination, then responds with  
OnStar ready,then a tone.  
Navigation  
OnStar navigation requires a  
2. Say Yes.System responds:  
OK, request completed, thank  
you, goodbye.”  
specific OnStar subscription plan.  
Other Navigation Services  
Available from OnStar  
Press Q to receive directions or  
have them sent to the vehicle  
navigation screen, if equipped.  
Destinations can also be forwarded  
to the vehicle from MapQuest.com.  
Route Preview  
OnStar eNav: Subscribers can  
send destinations from  
1. Press =. System responds:  
OnStar ready,then a tone.  
MapQuest.com to the vehicle  
Turn-by-Turn Navigation or  
screen-based navigation system (if  
equipped). When ready, the  
directions will be downloaded to the  
vehicle.  
2. Say Route preview.System  
responds with the next three  
maneuvers.  
Turn-by-Turn Navigation  
1. Press Q to connect to a live  
Advisor.  
Repeat  
2. Request directions.  
1. Press =. System responds:  
OnStar ready,then a tone.  
3. Directions are downloaded to the  
vehicle.  
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OnStar  
WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped)  
pressure (if the vehicle is equipped  
with the tire pressure monitoring  
system); or activate remote horn  
and lights. Also remote start the  
vehicle (if factory equipped) or  
unlock the doors from anywhere  
with a wireless connection (if  
equipped with automatic locks).  
With a required specific OnStar  
subscription plan, a destination can  
be sent to the vehicle. For OnStar  
RemoteLink information and  
Destination Download: Press Q,  
then request the Advisor to  
download directions to the  
navigation system in the vehicle (if  
equipped). After the call ends, press  
the Gobutton on the navigation  
screen to begin driving directions.  
The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that  
provides a high-speed, wireless  
Internet connection to connect  
multiple mobile devices (data plan  
required).  
1. To retrieve WiFi hotspot  
If directions are downloaded to the  
navigation system, the route can  
only be canceled through the  
navigation system.  
information, press = and select  
or say WiFi settings.”  
2. The WiFi settings will display the  
WiFi network name/SSID,  
passphrase, and level of  
encryption.  
compatibility, see www.onstar.com  
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).  
OnStar RemoteLink® Key Fob  
Services  
Destinations can also be  
downloaded on the go. For  
information about eNav or  
Destination Download, see  
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or  
www.onstar.ca (Canada).  
3. To change the SSID or  
passphrase, press Q or call  
1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect  
with an Advisor.  
This feature is included for five  
years and allows for remote door  
lock/unlock (if equipped with  
automatic locks), remote start (if  
factory equipped), or activation of  
horn and lights from anywhere with  
a wireless signal. Download the app  
and start using it any time during the  
trial period to get started.  
Connections  
OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App  
(If Equipped)  
The required specific Onstar  
subscription plan includes the  
services that follow to help  
customers stay connected.  
Download the OnStar RemoteLink  
mobile app to select Apple®,  
Android, and BlackBerry® or  
Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices.  
From the mobile device, check the  
vehicles fuel level, oil life, or tire  
For coverage maps, see  
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or  
www.onstar.ca (Canada).  
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14-5  
3. Say 911without pausing.  
System responds: 911.”  
3. Say the entire number without  
pausing. System responds:  
Please say the name tag.”  
OnStar Hands-Free Calling  
This service allows calls to be made  
and received from the vehicle.  
4. Say Call.System responds:  
OK, dialing 911.”  
4. Pick a name tag. System  
responds: About to store <name  
tag>. Does that sound OK?”  
To Make a Call  
Retrieve My Number  
1. Press =. System responds:  
OnStar ready.”  
1. Press =. System responds:  
OnStar ready.”  
5. Say Yesor say Noto try  
again. System responds: OK,  
storing <name tag>.”  
2. Say Call.System responds:  
Call. Please say the name or  
number to call.”  
2. Say My number.System  
responds: Your OnStar  
Place a Call Using a Stored  
Number  
Hands-Free Calling number is,”  
then says the number.  
3. Say the entire number without  
pausing, including a 1and the  
area code. System responds:  
OK, calling.”  
1. Press =. System responds:  
OnStar ready.”  
End a Call  
Press =. System responds: Call  
ended.”  
2. Say Call <name tag>.System  
responds: OK, calling  
<name tag>.”  
Calling 911 Emergency  
1. Press =. System responds:  
OnStar ready,followed by  
a tone.  
Store a Name Tag for Speed  
Dialing  
Verify Minutes and Expiration  
1. Press =. System responds:  
OnStar ready.”  
Press = and say Minutesthen  
Verifyto check how many minutes  
remain and their expiration date.  
2. Say Call.System responds:  
Call. Please say the name or  
number to call.”  
2. Say Store.System responds:  
Please say the number you  
would like to store.”  
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OnStar  
How OnStar Service Works  
Vehicle Diagnostics  
OnStar Additional  
Information  
Automatic Crash Response,  
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can  
perform a vehicle check every  
month. It will check the engine,  
transmission, antilock brakes, and  
other major vehicle systems. It also  
checks the tire pressures, if the  
vehicle is equipped with the Tire  
Pressure Monitoring System. If an  
On-Demand Diagnostics check is  
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,  
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle  
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,  
Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn  
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling  
are available on most vehicles. Not  
all OnStar services are available  
everywhere or on all vehicles. For  
more information, a full description  
of OnStar services, system  
Transferring Service  
Press Q to request account transfer  
eligibility information. The Advisor  
can assist in canceling or removing  
account information.  
Selling/Transferring the  
Vehicle  
needed, press Q, and an Advisor  
can run a check.  
limitations, and OnStar terms and  
conditions:  
Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR immediately  
to terminate your OnStar services if  
the vehicle is disposed of, sold,  
transferred, or if the lease ends.  
.
Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR  
(1-888-466-7827).  
.
Reactivation for Subsequent  
Owners  
See www.onstar.com (U.S.).  
.
See www.onstar.ca (Canada).  
.
Press Q and follow the prompts to  
speak to an Advisor as soon as  
possible. The Advisor will update  
vehicle records and explain the  
OnStar service options available.  
Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.  
.
Press Q to speak with an  
Advisor.  
OnStar services cannot work unless  
the vehicle is in a place where  
OnStar has an agreement with a  
wireless service provider for service  
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14-7  
in that area. The wireless service  
provider must also have coverage,  
network capacity, reception, and  
technology compatible with OnStar  
services. Service involving location  
information about the vehicle cannot  
work unless GPS signals are  
Services for People with  
Disabilities  
OnStar Personal Identification  
Number (PIN)  
Advisors provide services to help  
subscribers with physical disabilities  
and medical conditions.  
A PIN is needed to access some of  
the OnStar services, like Remote  
Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle  
Assistance. The PIN will need to be  
changed the first time when  
Press Q for help with:  
available, unobstructed, and  
compatible with the OnStar  
.
speaking with an Advisor. To  
change the OnStar PIN, contact an  
Locating a gas station with an  
attendant to pump gas.  
hardware. OnStar services may not  
work if the OnStar equipment is not  
properly installed or it has not been  
properly maintained. If equipment or  
software is added, connected,  
or modified, OnStar services may  
not work. Other problems beyond  
the control of OnStar may prevent  
service such as hills, tall buildings,  
tunnels, weather, electrical system  
design and architecture of the  
vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a  
crash, or wireless phone network  
congestion or jamming.  
OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or  
calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR.  
.
Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc.,  
that meets accessibility needs.  
.
Warranty  
Providing directions to the  
closest hospital or pharmacy in  
urgent situations.  
OnStar equipment may be  
warranted as part of the vehicle  
warranty.  
TTY Users  
Languages  
OnStar has the ability to  
communicate to deaf,  
The vehicle can be programmed to  
respond in multiple languages.  
hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired  
customers while in the vehicle. The  
available dealer-installed TTY  
system can provide in-vehicle  
access to all of the OnStar services,  
except Virtual Advisor and OnStar  
Turn-by-Turn Navigation.  
Press Q and ask for an Advisor.  
Advisors are available in English,  
Spanish, and French. Available  
languages may vary by country.  
See Radio Frequency Statement on  
page 13-12.  
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OnStar  
A temporary loss of GPS can cause  
loss of the ability to send a  
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The  
Advisor may give a verbal route or  
may ask for a call back after the  
vehicle is driven into an open area.  
to function properly. These systems  
may not operate if the battery is  
discharged or disconnected.  
Potential Issues  
OnStar cannot perform Remote  
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle  
Assistance after the vehicle has  
been off continuously for five days.  
After five days, OnStar can contact  
Roadside Assistance and a  
locksmith to help gain access to the  
vehicle.  
Add-on Electrical Equipment  
The OnStar system is integrated  
into the electrical architecture of the  
vehicle. Do not add any electrical  
equipment. See Add-On Electrical  
Equipment on page 9-69. Added  
electrical equipment may interfere  
with the operation of the OnStar  
system and cause it to not operate.  
Cellular and GPS Antennas  
Do not place items over or near the  
antenna to prevent blocking cellular  
and GPS signal reception. Cellular  
reception is required for OnStar to  
send remote signals to the vehicle.  
Global Positioning  
System (GPS)  
.
Obstruction of the GPS can  
occur in a large city with tall  
buildings; in parking garages;  
around airports; in tunnels,  
underpasses; or in an area with  
very dense trees. If GPS signals  
are not available, the OnStar  
system should still operate to  
call OnStar. However, OnStar  
could have difficulty identifying  
the exact location.  
Unable to Connect to OnStar  
Message  
Privacy  
The complete OnStar Privacy  
Statement may be found at  
www.onstar.com (U.S.),  
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We  
recommend that you review it.  
If you have any questions, call  
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)  
If there is limited cellular coverage  
or the cellular network has reached  
maximum capacity, this message  
may come on. Press Q to try the  
call again or try again after driving a  
few miles into another cellular area.  
or press Q to speak with an  
Advisor. Users of wireless  
communications are cautioned that  
the privacy of any information sent  
via wireless cellular communications  
cannot be assured. Third parties  
Vehicle and Power Issues  
.
In emergency situations, OnStar  
OnStar services require a vehicle  
electrical system, wireless service,  
and GPS satellite technologies to be  
available and operating for features  
can use the last stored GPS  
location to send to emergency  
responders.  
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INDEX  
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Airbag System  
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37  
How Does an Airbag  
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30  
Passenger Sensing  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31  
What Makes an Airbag  
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29  
What Will You See after an  
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30  
When Should an Airbag  
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28  
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . .3-26  
Airbags  
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . 9-25, 10-25  
Antilock Brake  
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26  
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22  
Appearance Care  
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81  
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86  
Armrest  
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14  
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2  
Assistance Systems for  
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50  
Assistance Systems for  
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . 9-44  
Automatic  
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13  
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4  
Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-32  
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23  
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . 10-13  
Automatic Transmission  
A
Accessories and  
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3  
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19  
Active Emergency  
Braking System . . . . . . . . 1-18, 9-52  
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . 9-35  
Adaptive Forward  
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5  
Adaptive Forward Lighting  
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27  
Add-On Electrical  
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69  
Additional Information  
Adding Equipment to the  
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6  
Additional Maintenance  
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36  
Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-17  
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16  
Servicing Airbag-Equipped  
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36  
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24  
Alarm  
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17  
Alert  
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . .9-54  
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39  
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10  
Adjustments  
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7  
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7  
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-13  
Air Filter, Passenger  
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25  
Shift Lock Control  
Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26  
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9  
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8  
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Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29  
Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
High Intensity Discharge  
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . 10-29  
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54  
Cargo  
B
Management System . . . . . . . . . . 4-4  
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3  
Cautions, Danger, and  
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv  
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-2  
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59  
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-18  
Check  
Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18  
Child Restraints  
Infants and Young  
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40  
Lower Anchors and  
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .3-46  
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38  
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53, 3-55  
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43  
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7  
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30  
Cleaning  
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81  
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86  
Climate Control Systems  
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24  
Exterior Lighting Battery  
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9  
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75  
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9  
Voltage and Charging  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36  
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-26  
Brake  
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27  
System Warning Light . . . . . . . .5-21  
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22  
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26  
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28  
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23  
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36  
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3  
Braking System  
C
Cadillac Premium Care  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3  
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
California  
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .9-60  
Perchlorate Materials  
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3  
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2  
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . iii  
Capacities and  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2  
Carbon Monoxide  
Active Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18  
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 9-15  
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22  
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15  
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8  
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1  
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6  
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Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5  
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9  
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-8  
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-73  
Compartments  
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1  
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37  
Compressor Kit, Tire  
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7  
Courtesy Transportation  
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7  
Cover  
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8  
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37  
Cruise Control, Active . . . . . . . . . 9-35  
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 13-4  
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3  
Text Telephone (TTY)  
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4  
Customer Information  
Service Publications  
Ordering Information . . . . . . 13-10  
Customer Satisfaction  
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1  
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3  
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13  
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2  
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7  
Door  
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28  
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38  
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13  
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11  
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13  
Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . .3-16  
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4  
Drive Systems  
Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61  
Connections  
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4  
Control  
Traction and Electronic  
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . 9-25, 10-25  
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . 9-43  
Driver Information  
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29  
Driving  
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29  
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3  
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4  
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20  
Coolant  
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16  
Engine Temperature  
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15  
Engine Temperature  
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . .9-50  
Characteristics and  
D
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-64  
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3  
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3  
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-22  
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-7  
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . 9-9  
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . 13-8  
Danger, Warnings, and  
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv  
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . 13-14  
Daytime Running  
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25  
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14  
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38  
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4  
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INDEX  
Driving (cont'd)  
Engine  
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68  
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-14  
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8  
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-23  
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1  
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-3  
Exterior Lighting Battery  
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5  
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5  
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-10  
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6  
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8  
Dual Automatic Climate  
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13  
Check and Service Engine  
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18  
Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-5  
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16  
Coolant Temperature  
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1  
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9  
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15  
Coolant Temperature  
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25  
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14  
Cooling System Messages . . .5-38  
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8  
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4  
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22  
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18  
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11  
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39  
Overheated Protection  
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20  
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19  
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39  
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26  
Running While Parked . . . . . . . .9-22  
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17  
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8  
E
F
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . 9-27  
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-21  
Electrical Equipment,  
Features  
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9  
Filter,  
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69  
Electrical System  
Engine Compartment  
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31  
Fuses and Circuit  
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30  
Instrument Panel Fuse  
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34  
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30  
Rear Compartment Fuse  
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-13  
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-5  
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59  
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69  
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89  
Fluid  
Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-13  
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23  
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21  
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22  
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21  
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36  
Emergency  
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2  
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Forward Collision Alert  
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50  
Frequency Statement  
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12  
Front Seats  
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4  
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . 3-11  
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59  
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-61  
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22  
Filling a Portable Fuel  
Fuses (cont'd)  
Instrument Panel Fuse  
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34  
Rear Compartment Fuse  
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36  
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-5  
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2  
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32  
Headlamps  
Adaptive Forward  
G
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5  
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4  
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
Daytime Running  
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-55  
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-55  
Gauges  
Engine Coolant  
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-63  
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-61  
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . .9-61  
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13  
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . .5-26  
Requirements, California . . . . .9-60  
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39  
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-74  
Fuses  
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15  
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13  
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13  
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13  
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13  
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13  
Warning Lights and  
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8  
General Information  
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1  
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-64  
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2  
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2  
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4  
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
High Intensity Discharge  
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-27  
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-3  
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . .5-28  
Heated  
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15  
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2  
Heated and Ventilated Front  
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11  
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21  
Heater  
Engine Compartment  
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31  
Fuses and Circuit  
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30  
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18  
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High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27  
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . 10-47  
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-7  
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . 9-29  
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4  
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3  
How to Wear Safety Belts  
Lamps (cont'd)  
J
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40  
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28  
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7  
Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56  
Lane Departure Warning  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23  
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 9-57  
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23  
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18  
LATCH System  
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75  
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-39  
Keyless Entry  
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-2  
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17  
I
L
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15  
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19  
Indicator  
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-40  
Lamps  
Replacing Parts after a  
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7  
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-4  
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7  
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1  
Exterior Lamps Off  
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
Exterior Lighting Battery  
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9  
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29  
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-18  
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23  
Infants and Young Children,  
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53  
LATCH, Lower Anchors and  
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-46  
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
Level Control  
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-32  
Light  
Adaptive Forward Lighting  
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40  
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1  
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 13-15  
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9  
Instrument Panel  
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1  
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . 1-2  
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 2-22  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii  
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27  
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) . . .5-23  
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7  
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Lighting  
Lights (cont'd)  
Service Electric Parking  
M
Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5  
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8  
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8  
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6  
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28  
Lights  
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . 9-31  
Maintenance  
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22  
StabiliTrak® OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24  
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25  
Traction Control System  
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-16  
Maintenance and Care  
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10  
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . 11-4  
Recommended Fluids  
and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13  
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-18  
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25  
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12  
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9  
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8  
Messages  
(TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . .5-24  
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24  
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . 9-31  
Locks  
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16  
Antilock Brake System  
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22  
Brake System Warning . . . . . . .5-21  
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18  
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28  
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28  
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . .5-21  
Engine Coolant  
Temperature Warning . . . . . . .5-25  
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-26  
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27  
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-3  
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . .5-23  
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26  
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-15  
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27  
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13  
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13  
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11  
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14  
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13  
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14  
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5  
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 5-26  
Lower Anchors and Tethers  
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44  
Battery Voltage and  
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36  
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36  
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37  
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38  
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-38  
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39  
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39  
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39  
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39  
for Children (LATCH  
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46  
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7  
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7  
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Messages (cont'd)  
OnStar® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2  
OnStar® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3  
OnStar® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1  
OnStar® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3  
OnStar® Vehicle  
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6  
Operating Mode  
Overheated Engine  
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20  
Ordering  
Service Publications . . . . . . . . 13-10  
Outlets  
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6  
Overheated Engine  
Protection  
N
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40  
Object Detection System . . . . .5-41  
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-43  
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44  
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45  
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .5-45  
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45  
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46  
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35  
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46  
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46  
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46  
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46  
Mirrors  
Navigation  
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3  
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4  
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-15  
O
Object Detection System  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41  
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13  
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13  
Off-Road  
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5  
Oil  
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9  
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . .10-11  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39  
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26  
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-38  
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-4  
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14  
OnStar®  
Automatic Dimming  
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20  
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-19  
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22  
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20  
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21  
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21  
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20  
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21  
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . 2-22  
Monitor System, Tire  
P
Park  
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20  
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21  
Parking  
Brake and P (Park)  
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-26  
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-21  
System, In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22  
OnStar® Additional  
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6  
OnStar® Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14-4  
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Parking or Backing  
Program  
Records  
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . .9-44  
Passenger Airbag Status  
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .13-7  
Proposition 65 Warning,  
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-16  
Recreational Vehicle  
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17  
Passenger Compartment Air  
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9  
Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-31  
Perchlorate Materials  
Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3  
Personalization  
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-47  
Power  
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13  
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20  
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6  
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9  
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-19  
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6  
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21  
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23  
Pregnancy, Using Safety  
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22  
Premium Care Maintenance  
Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3  
Privacy  
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78  
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2  
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9  
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29  
Replacement Parts  
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14  
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-37  
Replacing LATCH System  
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53  
Replacing Safety Belt  
System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-24  
Reporting Safety Defects  
Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13  
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13  
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12  
Restraints  
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44  
Retained Accessory  
R
Radio Frequency  
Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . 13-11  
Radio Frequency  
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12  
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7  
Rear Axle  
Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31  
Rear Climate Control System . . . 8-6  
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14  
Rear Seat  
Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . 3-16  
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13  
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15  
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . 2-25  
Rearview Mirrors  
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-22  
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7  
Recommended Fluids and  
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19  
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21  
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13  
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-13  
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Ride Control Systems  
Safety Defects Reporting  
Security  
Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . .9-31  
Magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43  
Roads  
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6  
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5  
Roof  
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26  
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52  
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4  
Running the Vehicle While  
Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13  
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13  
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12  
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14  
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-23  
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 13-7  
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61  
Seats  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44  
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3  
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17  
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17  
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9  
Accessories and  
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3  
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-3  
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18  
Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-16  
Maintenance, General  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1  
Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1  
Publications Ordering  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10  
Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7  
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45  
Service Electric Parking  
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4  
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2  
Heated and Ventilated  
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22  
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11  
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15  
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-7  
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8  
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-6  
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13  
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7  
Securing Child  
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16  
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23  
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23  
How to Wear Safety Belts  
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17  
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18  
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15  
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-24  
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-22  
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53, 3-55  
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22  
Services  
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9  
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36  
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Shift Lock Control Function  
Check, Automatic  
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26  
Shifting  
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20  
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21  
Side Blind Zone  
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54  
Signals, Turn and  
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6  
Spare Tire  
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73  
Special Application Services . . . 11-9  
Specifications and  
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2  
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13  
StabiliTrak  
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24  
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29  
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-9  
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-25  
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17  
Starting the Vehicle  
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4  
Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21  
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2  
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2  
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2  
Storage Areas  
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2  
Cargo Management System . . . 4-4  
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2  
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4  
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2  
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1  
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 4-1  
Storing the Tire Sealant  
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 10-68  
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9  
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39  
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25  
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26  
Sunshade  
System  
Active Emergency Braking . . . .9-52  
Forward Collision  
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-50  
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1, 13-15  
Systems  
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-43  
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13  
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4  
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-19  
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19  
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . 3-7  
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5  
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38  
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39  
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54  
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59  
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69  
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73  
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42  
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56  
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74  
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-59  
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-48  
Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25  
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45  
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Tires (cont'd)  
Towing (cont'd)  
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Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45  
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47  
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25  
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-47  
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52  
Sealant and  
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61  
Sealant and Compressor  
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68  
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40  
Terminology and  
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42  
Uniform Tire Quality  
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56  
Wheel Alignment and Tire  
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58  
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-58  
When It Is Time for New  
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53  
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39  
Towing  
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-78  
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-67  
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78  
Traction  
Uniform Tire Quality  
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56  
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-55  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-57  
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-55  
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii  
Control System (TCS)/  
StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24  
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . .9-31  
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24  
Traction Control/Electronic  
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29  
Trailer  
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Vehicle  
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17  
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii  
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3  
Identification  
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-67  
Transmission  
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23  
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46  
Transportation Program,  
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7  
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13  
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15  
Turn and Lane-Change  
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1  
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35  
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-47  
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-46  
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9  
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17  
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46  
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78  
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . 5-23  
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6  
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-64  
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-68  
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-64  
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Vehicle Care  
Wheels  
Storing the Tire Sealant  
Alignment and Tire  
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-68  
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45  
Vehicle Data Recording  
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58  
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56  
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58  
When It Is Time for New  
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53  
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-44  
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46  
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23  
Windshield  
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27  
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3  
Winter  
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8  
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39  
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-26  
and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13  
Vehicle Diagnostics  
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6  
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8  
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25  
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Warning  
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-21  
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . .9-56  
Warning Lights, Gauges, and  
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8  
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv  
Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv  
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5  
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46  
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INDEX  
2 NOTES  
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