Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 8
Rear Seats
............................................. 16
Safety Belts
............................................ 18
Child Restraints
...................................... 40
Airbag System
........................................ 68
Restraint System Check
......................... 86
Features and Controls
................................ 89
Keys
....................................................... 91
Doors and Locks
.................................... 96
Windows
............................................... 103
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 105
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 108
Mirrors
.................................................. 124
OnStar
®System
................................... 129
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 133
Storage Areas
...................................... 144
Sunroof
................................................ 148Instrument Panel
....................................... 149
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 152
Climate Controls
................................... 170
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 176
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 198
Audio System(s)
................................... 215
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 281
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 282
Towing
................................................. 337
Service and Appearance Care
.................. 353
Service
................................................. 356
Fuel
...................................................... 358
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 364
All-Wheel Drive
..................................... 402
Rear Axle
............................................. 402
Front Axle
............................................ 403
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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 112for 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 208for more information.
To stop recall movement of the memory seat
feature at any time, press one of the memory
buttons or power seat controls.
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Keys.............................................................. 91
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 93
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 94
Doors and Locks.......................................... 96
Door Locks................................................. 96
Power Door Locks....................................... 97
Delayed Locking.......................................... 98
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 98
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 101
Lockout Protection..................................... 101
Liftgate/Liftglass......................................... 102
Windows...................................................... 103
Power Windows........................................ 104
Sun Visors................................................ 105
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 105
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 106
Passlock
®.................................................. 107
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 108
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 108
Ignition Positions....................................... 109Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 110
Starting the Engine.................................... 110
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal.......... 112
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 112
Active Fuel Management™........................ 113
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 114
Parking Brake........................................... 118
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 119
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 120
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 121
Engine Exhaust......................................... 122
Running the Engine While Parked............. 123
Mirrors......................................................... 124
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass................... 124
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass........................................ 126
Outside Power Mirror................................ 127
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror................ 128
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 129
Outside Heated Mirrors............................. 129
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OnStar®System.......................................... 129
Universal Home Remote System................ 133
Universal Home Remote System
(With Three Round LED)....................... 133
Universal Home Remote System
(With One Triangular LED)..................... 134
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)....... 135
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With One Triangular LED)..... 140Storage Areas............................................. 144
Glove Box................................................. 144
Overhead Console..................................... 144
Center Console Storage Area.................... 144
Luggage Carrier........................................ 145
Rear Floor Storage Lid.............................. 146
Convenience Net....................................... 146
Cargo Cover............................................. 147
Cargo Tie Downs...................................... 148
Sunroof....................................................... 148
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Liftgate/Liftglass
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate or liftglass open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the liftgate
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate or
liftglass:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your climate control
system to its highest speed and select
the control setting that will force
outside air into your vehicle. See
“Climate Control System” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 122.
Liftgate Release
To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock
switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 94. The liftglass will also unlock
when the liftgate is unlocked.
Press the button on the liftglass to open it.
To open the entire liftgate, lift the handle located
in the center of the liftgate. When the liftgate
is opened, the liftglass will lock after a short delay.
Emergency Release for
Opening Liftgate
1. Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of
the liftgate in the center, to expose the access
hole in the trim panel.
2. Use a tool to reach through the access hole in
the trim panel.
3. Pry the left release lever up to the unlock
position. Pry the right release lever up to
unlatch the liftgate.
4. Reinstall the trim plug.
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How OnStar®Service Works
In order to provide you with OnStar®services, your
vehicle’s OnStar®system has the capability of
recording and transmitting vehicle information.
This information is automatically sent to an OnStar
®
Call Center at the time of an OnStar®button press,
Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN
system deploys. The vehicle information usually
includes your GPS location and, in the event of a
crash, additional information regarding the accident
that your vehicle has been involved in (e.g. the
direction from which your vehicle was hit). When
you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling, your vehicle also sends
OnStar®your GPS location so that we can provide
you with location-based services.
OnStar
®service cannot work unless your vehicle
is in a place where OnStar®has an agreement
with a wireless service provider for service in that
area. OnStar
®service also cannot work unless
you are in a place where the wireless service
provider OnStar
®has hired for that area
has coverage, network capacity and reception
when the service is needed, and technology
that is compatible with the OnStar
®service.Not all services are available everywhere,
particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or
at all times.
OnStar
®service that involves location information
about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS
satellite signals are unobstructed and available in
that place as well.
Your vehicle must have a working electrical
system (including adequate battery power) for the
OnStar
®equipment to operate. There are other
problems OnStar®cannot control that may prevent
OnStar®from providing OnStar®service to you
at any particular time or place. Some examples are
damage to important parts of your vehicle in an
accident, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather
or wireless phone network congestion.
Your Responsibility
You may need to increase the volume of your
radio to hear the OnStar®advisor. If the light next
to the OnStar®buttons is red, this means that
your system is not functioning properly and should
be checked by a dealer. If the light appears
clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar
®
subscription has expired. You can always press
the blue OnStar®button to con rm that your
OnStar®equipment is active.
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Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)
Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote
System. If there are three round Light Emitting
Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote
System buttons, follow the instructions below.
If there is one triangular LED above the Universal
Home Remote System buttons, follow the
instructions under Universal Home Remote System
Operation (with one triangular LED).
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 lighting.Do not use the this system with any garage door
opener that does not have the stop and reverse
feature. This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely before attempting
to program the transmitter. Because of the steps
involved, it may be helpful to have another
person available to assist you in programming the
transmitter.
Be sure to keep the original remote control
transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for
future programming. You only need the original
remote control transmitter for xed code
programming. It is also recommended that upon
the sale or lease termination of the vehicle,
the programmed buttons should be erased for
security purposes. See “Erasing your Universal
Home Remote Buttons” later in this section.
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Be sure that people and objects are clear of the
garage door or security device you are
programming. When programming a garage door,
it is advised to park outside of the garage.
If you do not know if your garage door opener is a
xed code or rolling code device, open your
garage door opener’s remote control battery cover.
Your garage door opener is a xed code device
if there is a panel of switches. If not, your
garage door opener is a rolling code device.Programming Universal Home
Remote — Fixed Code
Fixed Code garage door openers are used for
garage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed code
uses the same coded signal every time, which
is manually programmed by setting DIP switches
for a unique personal code.
Follow these steps to program up to three channels:
1. Remove the battery cover of the hand-held
transmitter.
Example of Switch Settings
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