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Electronic Range Select
(ERS) Mode
ERS mode allows you to choose
the top-gear limit of the transmission
and the vehicle’s speed while
driving down hill or towing a trailer.
The vehicle has an electronic shift
position indicator within the
instrument panel cluster. When using
the ERS Mode a number will display
next to the L, indicating the current
gear that has been selected.
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
2. Press the plus/minus button
located on the shift lever, to
increase or decrease the gear
range available.
When you shift from D (Drive) to
L (Low), the transmission will shift to
a pre-determined lower gear range.
The highest gear available for this
pre-determined range is displayed
next to the L in the DIC. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 3-44andDIC Operation andDisplays (With DIC Buttons) on
page 3-45orDIC Operation and
Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on
page 3-50for more information.
The number displayed in the DIC
is the highest gear that the
transmission will be allowed to
operate in. This means that all gears
below that number are available.
For example, when 4 (Fourth) is
shown next to the L, 1 (First)
through 4 (Fourth) gears are
automatically shifted by the vehicle.
The transmission will not shift into
5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is
used or you shift back into D (Drive).
While in L (Low), the transmission
will prevent shifting to a lower
gear range if the engine speed is
too high. You have a brief period of
time to slow the vehicle. If vehicle
speed is not reduced within the time
allowed, the lower gear range shift
will not be completed. You must
further slow the vehicle, then press
the−(Minus) button to the desired
lower gear range.Automatic Engine Grade braking is
not available when the ERS is active.
It is available in D (Drive) for both
normal and Tow/Haul mode.
While using the ERS, cruise control
and the tow/haul mode can be used.
SeeTow/Haul Mode on page 2-26
for more information.
Tow/Haul Mode
_
(Tow/Haul):The vehicle may
have a Tow/Haul mode.
The button is located on the
instrument panel under the climate
controls.
Push the button to activate the
system. Push it again to deactivate
the system. You can use this
feature to assist when towing or
hauling a heavy load.
When Tow/Haul is activated the
Tow/Haul symbol will come on the
instrument panel cluster. See
“Tow/Haul Mode” underTowing a
Trailer on page 4-26for more
information.
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Automatic Engine Grade
Braking
Automatic Engine Grade Braking
assists when driving on a downhill
grade. It maintains vehicle speed by
automatically implementing a shift
schedule that uses the engine and
the transmission to slow the vehicle.
The system will automatically
command downshifts to reduce
vehicle speed, until the brake pedal
is no longer being pressed.
While in the Electronic Range
Select (ERS) mode, grade braking
is deactivated, allowing the driver
to select a range and limiting
the highest gear available. Grade
braking is available for normal
driving and in Tow/Haul mode.
SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 2-24.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the
regular brake pedal down, then push
the parking brake pedal down.
If the ignition is on, the brake system
warning light will come on. See
Brake System Warning Light
on page 3-36.Notice: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.
To release the parking brake, hold
the regular brake pedal down,
then push down momentarily on the
parking brake pedal until you feel
the pedal release. Slowly pull
your foot up off the park brake
pedal. If the parking brake is
not released when you begin to
drive, the brake system warning light
will be on and a chime will sound
warning you that the parking
brake is still on.
If you are towing a trailer and are
parking on a hill, seeTowing a
Trailer on page 4-26.
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Shifting Into Park
{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake rmly set. The vehicle can
roll. 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, use the steps
that follow. If you are pulling a
trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-26.
1. Hold the brake pedal down
and set the parking brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-27
for more information.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
by holding in the button on the
shift lever and pushing the
shift lever all the way toward the
front of the vehicle.3. Turn the ignition key to
LOCK/OFF.
4. Remove the key and take it with
you. If you can leave the vehicle
with the ignition key in your
hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
rmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running,
it could overheat and even catch
re. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine running.If you have to leave the vehicle
with the engine running, be sure
the vehicle is in P (Park) and
the parking brake is rmly set
before you leave it. After you have
moved the shift lever into P (Park),
hold the regular brake pedal down.
Then, see if you can move the
shift lever away from P (Park)
without rst pushing the button.
If you can, it means that the shift
lever was not fully locked in P (Park).Torque Lock
Torque lock is when the weight of
the vehicle puts too much force
on the parking pawl in the
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).
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{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the automatic
transmission shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
rmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you have
to. 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).
Follow the proper steps to be
sure the vehicle will not move.
SeeShifting Into Park on page 2-28.
If parking on a hill and pulling a
trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-26.
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Adjust the inside rearview mirror
to see clearly behind your vehicle.
Hold the mirror in the center to move
it up or down and side to side.
Use the day/night adjustment to help
prevent glare from the headlamps
behind you. Move the lever to the
right for nighttime use and to
the left for daytime use.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have
three additional control buttons
located at the bottom of the mirror.
See your dealer/retailer for more
information about OnStar and
how to subscribe to it. SeeOnStar
®
System on page 2-42for more
information on the services OnStar
provides.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic
dimming inside rearview mirror.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have
three additional control buttons for
the OnStar
®system. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
about OnStar
®and how to subscribe
to it. SeeOnStar®System on
page 2-42for more information about
the services OnStar
®provides.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the
dimming feature on or off.
The vehicle may also have a Rear
Vision Camera (RVC). SeeRear
Vision Camera (RVC) on page 2-37
for more information.
If the vehicle has RVC, the
Obutton
will not be available.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror
Operation
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare from the headlamps of
the vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature comes on and the indicator
light illuminates each time the
ignition is turned to start.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Outside Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power
mirrors are located on the driver
door armrest.
To adjust each mirror:
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the
driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows
located on the control pad to
adjust the mirror.3. Adjust each outside mirror so
that a little of the vehicle and
the area behind it can be seen.
4. Press either (A) or (B) again to
deselect the mirror.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to
prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash.
To fold, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return it to the original position.
Using hood-mounted air deectors
and add-on convex mirror
attachments could decrease mirror
performance.
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle may have a turn signal
indicator lamp that is built into
the mirror housing. The turn signal
lamp ashes with the use of the
vehicle’s turn signal and hazard
ashers.
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The following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehicle
gets closer to a detected object:
DescriptionEnglishMetric
amber light 8 ft2.5 m
amber/amber lights 40 in1.0 m
amber/amber/red lights 23 in0.6 m
amber/amber/red lights ashing 1 ft 0.3 m
The system can be disabled
through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See “Park Assist”
under DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-45
or DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-50
for more information.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
If the URPA system does not
activate due to a temporary
condition, the message PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the DIC
and a red light will be shown on the
rear URPA display when the shift
lever is moved into R (Reverse).
This may occur under the following
conditions:
The driver disables the system.
The ultrasonic sensors are
not clean. Keep the vehicle’s rear
bumper free of mud, dirt, snow,
ice and slush. For cleaning
instructions, see
Washing Your
Vehicle on page 5-87 .
A trailer was attached to the
vehicle, or a bicycle or an
object was hanging out of the
liftgate during the last drive cycle,
the red light may illuminate in
the rear display. Once the
attached object is removed,
URPA will return to normal
operation.
A tow bar is attached to the
vehicle.
The vehicle’s bumper is
damaged. Take the vehicle to
your dealer/retailer to repair
the system.
Other conditions may affect
system performance, such
as vibrations from a jackhammer
or the compression of air
brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled, after
driving forward at least 15 mph
(25 km/h), take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer.
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To access the upper storage area,
press the upper button (B) and
lift up. To access the lower storage
area, press the lower button (C)
and lift up. The top of the console
can be folded forward for increased
storage area. Lift up on handle
on the rear of the console (A) and
pull forward.
{CAUTION
Never open more than one of the
three latches at a time to help
avoid personal injury and damage
to the console.
Notice:Slide the front console
as far forward as it will go before
folding the second row console
forward to help prevent damage
to the consoles.
Floor Mats
If the oor mat has a snap retainer,
a grommet in the driver side oor
mat attaches to a hook on the oor
of the vehicle to secure the oor
mat. To remove the oor mat,
pull the mat towards the rear of the
vehicle until the grommet can be
removed from the hook.
If the oor mat has a knob retainer,
a grommet in the oor mat
attaches to a knob on the oor of
the vehicle to secure the oor
mat. To remove the oor mat, turn
the knob till it is aligned with the
slot in the oor mat grommet
and pull the oor mat up. To
reinstall, center the slot in the oor
mat grommet with the knob on
the oor and set the mat in place.
Then turn the knob until it is
perpendicular to the slot in the
grommet to lock the mat in place.
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Cargo Cover
For vehicles with a cargo cover,
it can be used to cover items in
the rear of the vehicle. To install
the cover, place the loops on
each corner of the cover on the
four hooks in the rear of the
vehicle. The cover should be
stored securely when not in use.
Cargo Tie Downs
Four cargo tie-downs are located
in the rear compartment of the
vehicle. The tie-downs can be used
to secure small loads.
Cargo Management
System
This vehicle has one of these cargo
management systems located in
the rear of the vehicle.
To open, pull the handle toward
the rear of the vehicle and lift
the cover up.There is an additional storage
compartment on each side of the
system. To open, unlatch and lift
the panel up.
To remove the cargo management
system:
1. Open the cover. It remains open
when lifted.
2. Remove the side panels and
place inside.
3. Loosen the retaining nuts on
each side of the system by
turning them counterclockwise.
4. Close the cover.
5. Pull up on the system by using
the built in handles and remove
it from the vehicle. Cargo Management System with
a Removable Storage Area
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