Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
..............................................1-10
Safety Belts
.............................................1-15
Child Restraints
.......................................1-33
Airbag System
.........................................1-58
Restraint System Check
............................1-73
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-19
Mirrors
....................................................2-36
OnStar
®System
......................................2-49
Universal Home Remote System
................2-52
Storage Areas
.........................................2-56
Sunroof
..................................................2-62
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-62
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-30
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-50
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-67Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-53
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-49
Rear Axle
...............................................5-50
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................5-51
Front Axle
...............................................5-52
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-53
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-55
Tires
......................................................5-57
Appearance Care
.....................................5-98
Vehicle Identi cation
...............................5-107
Electrical System
....................................5-108
Capacities and Speci cations
...................5-122
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-13
Index................................................................ 1
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-6
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Delayed Locking.............................................2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-12
Liftgate/Liftglass............................................2-13
Windows........................................................2-14
Power Windows............................................2-15
Power Rear Quarter Windows........................2-16
Sun Visors...................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-17
Passlock
®....................................................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-19
Ignition Positions..........................................2-20
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-20
Starting the Engine.......................................2-21
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal................2-22Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-23
Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™)...............2-24
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-24
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................2-27
All-Wheel Drive............................................2-30
Parking Brake..............................................2-31
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-33
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-34
Engine Exhaust............................................2-34
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-35
Mirrors...........................................................2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®..............2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®,
Compass, and Temperature Display.............2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®and Compass...............................2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass.................................................2-43
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-45
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-47
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-48
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-48
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-49
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-49
OnStar
®System.............................................2-49
Universal Home Remote System......................2-52
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-53Storage Areas................................................2-56
Glove Box...................................................2-56
Overhead Console........................................2-56
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-57
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-57
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover..........2-58
Rear Floor Storage Lid..................................2-60
Convenience Net..........................................2-61
Cargo Cover................................................2-61
Cargo Tie Downs..........................................2-62
Sunroof.........................................................2-62
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-62
Memory Seat...............................................2-63
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-2
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls for the
memory function are
located on the driver’s door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver’s seating position, both outside
mirror positions, and the adjustable pedals, if equipped.
The settings for these features can be saved for up
to two drivers.
To store the memory settings, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback
recliner and lumbar, both of the outside mirrors,
and the adjustable pedals, if equipped, to the
desired position.
SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on
page 2-22for more information.2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory
control for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered
memory control button.
To recall the memory settings, do one of the following:
Press and release button 1 or 2 while the vehicle
is in PARK (P). A single chime will sound and
the memory position will be recalled.
If programmed to do so through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter will recall
the preset driver’s memory seat, mirrors, and
adjustable pedals position. The numbers on the
back of the transmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the
numbers on the memory controls.
If programmed to do so through the DIC, placing
the key in the ignition will recall the driver’s
memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals
positions.
See “Seat Recall” underDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 3-61for more information.
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power
seat controls.
2-63
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-42
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Memory Seat.................................................2-63
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-55
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass....2-43Mirrors (cont.)
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-45
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar
®and Compass.......................2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-40
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®,
Compass, and Temperature Display............2-37
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-49
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-48
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-49
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-47
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-48
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Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual................................3-124
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
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Odometer......................................................3-32
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-32
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-20
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-16
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-46
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Gage............................................3-45
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-23
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-49
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-26
Outlet(s), Accessory Power...............................3-18
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-49
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-48
Heated Mirrors............................................2-49
Manual Mirrors............................................2-47
Power Mirrors.............................................2-48
Overhead Console..........................................2-56
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-105
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-32
Shifting Out of............................................2-33
Parking
Brake........................................................2-31
Over Things That Burn.................................2-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-35
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-67
Passing.........................................................4-17
Passlock
®......................................................2-18
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-108
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Rear Quarter Windows.................................2-16
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-47
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-20
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-39
Windows....................................................2-15
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-32
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
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