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In Brief 1-3
1.Air Vents on page 8-8.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on
page 6-6.
3. Manual Mode on page 9-25 (If
Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-10.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-5.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on
page 9-59 (If Equipped).
7. Light Sensor (If Equipped). See Automatic Headlamp System on
page 6-4.
Solar Sensor. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1.
8. Infotainment on page 7-1. 9. Glove Box Button. See
Glove
Box on page 4-1.
Automatic Parking Assist (If
Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
on page 9-46.
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing on page 9-46.
10. Parking Brake Release Switch. SeeElectric Parking Brake on
page 9-28.
11. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10-4.
12. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-19.
13. Head-Up Display (HUD) on
page 5-32 (If Equipped).
14. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-6. 15.
Cruise Control on page 9-34 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-37 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-52 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel on
page 5-3 (If Equipped).
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
17. Horn on page 5-3.
18. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-3.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5-29.
19. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 9-16.
20. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3-8 (If
Equipped).
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2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows
{Caution
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.
There is a glow-in-the-dark
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.
After use, return to the stored
position.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
The indicator light, on the
instrument panel near the
windshield, indicates the status of
the system.
Off: Alarm system is disarmed. On Solid:
Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the trunk
is open.
Slow Flash: Alarm system is
armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.Use the Keyless Access
system.
.With a door open, pressQ
on the interior of the door.
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
Qon the
RKE transmitter a second time
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10-4 Vehicle Care
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever withthis symbol on it. It is on the
lower left side of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle tofind 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.
To close the hood:
Before closing the hood, be sure all
filler caps are on properly. Then,
bring the hood from full open to
within 152 mm (6 in) of 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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11-14 Service and Maintenance
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625) meeting GM Specification 9986290.
Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in
Canada 88863090) meeting GM Specification 9986285.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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 2.0L L4 Engine 20857930 A3178C
3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 20857930 A3178C