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210 Driving and Operating
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When
stopped, the tachometer displays
AUTO STOP. SeeTachometer
0 117. When the brake pedal is
released or the accelerator pedal is
pushed, the engine will restart.
Auto Stop may be deactivated if:
. A minimum vehicle speed is not
reached.
. The engine or transmission is
not at the required operating
temperature.
. The outside temperature is not
in the required operating range,
typically below 5 °C (41 °F) or
above 50 °C (122 °F).
. The shift lever is in any gear
other than D (Drive).
. The battery has been recently
disconnected.
. The battery charge is low.
. The interior comfort level has not
reached the required level for
the climate control system or defog settings. Use the eco
(green indicator on) air
conditioning mode for better
efficiency. See
Automatic
Climate Control System 0188.
. The Auto Stop time is greater
than two minutes.
Engine Heater
The engine heater, if equipped, 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
heater at least four hours before
starting the vehicle. A thermostat
that is part of the block heater cord
will prevent engine heater operation
at temperatures above −18 °C (0 °F).
To Use the Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord. The electrical
cord is on the passenger side
of the engine compartment
between the headlamp and the
air cleaner. 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.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
{Warning
Improper use of the heater cord
or an extension cord can damage
the cord and may result in
overheating and fire.
. 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.
. Use a weatherproof,
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated
extension cord if needed.
Failure to use the
recommended extension
cord in good operating
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Warning (Continued)
condition, or using a
damaged heater or
extension cord, could make
it overheat and cause a fire,
property damage, electric
shock, and injury.
. Do not operate the vehicle
with the heater cord
permanently attached to the
vehicle. Possible heater
cord and thermostat
damage could occur.
. While in use, do not let the
heater cord touch vehicle
parts or sharp edges. Never
close the hood on the
heater cord.
. 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. 4. Before starting the engine, be
sure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine
parts. If you do not it could be
damaged.
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.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
. Audio System
. Power Windows
. Sunroof
The power windows and sunroof will
continue to work for up to
10 minutes or until any door is
opened. The radio will work when
the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. Once the key is
turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, the radio will continue to work for
10 minutes, or until the driver door is
opened or the key is removed from
the ignition.
Shifting Into Park
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake 0220.
2. Hold the button on the shift lever and push the lever toward
the front of the vehicle into
P (Park).
3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
It could overheat and catch fire. (Continued)

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274 Vehicle Care
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
F1 –
F2 Blower
F3 Driver power seat
F4 Front power outlet
F5 –
F6 Front power windows
F7 ABS valves
F8 Rear power outlet
F9 Body control module 8
F10 Rear power window F11 Sunroof
F12 Body control module 4
F13 Heated seats Fuses Usage
F14 Exterior mirrors/Lane keep assist/
High-beam
headlamp auto
control
F15 Body control module 1
F16 Body control module 7
F17 Body control module 6
F18 Body control module 3
F19 Data link connector
F20 Airbag
F21 A/C
F22 Trunk release
F23 Passive entry/ Passive start
F24 Right front child presence detection
F25 Steering wheel switch illumination Fuses Usage
F26 Ignition switch
F27 Body control module 2
F28 Amplifier
F29 –
F30 PRNDL/Shift lever illumination
F31 Rear wiper
F32 Transmission control module (with Stop/
Start)
F33 Mobile phone wireless charging/
DC AC converter
F34 Parking assist/Side blind zone alert/
Infotainment/USB
F35 OnStar
F36 Display/Cluster
F37 Radio

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328 Service and Maintenance
.Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0315.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0260.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check 0261.
. Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check 0261. .
Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism
Check 0261.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. 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. .
Check tire sealant expiration
date, if equipped. See Tire
Sealant and Compressor
Kit 0296.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof053.

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Index 373
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements, California . . . . . . 242
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168, 169
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Pictures and Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176, 180, 181
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . .211
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 68
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 354
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 348 Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .241, 259, 309
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 352
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 312
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31, 33
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 81
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 353
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Ride Control Systems Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 341
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

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Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 355
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
TaillampsBack-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 345
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . 47, 48 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Tires (cont'd)
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 285
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 284
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Terminology and Definitions . . 279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 293
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 238
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 312
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Traction
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 292
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2