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Introduction 3
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
%:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®(if equipped)
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>: Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
a:Under Pressure
M: Windshield Washer Fluid
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30 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
/for at
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. After 30 seconds,
repeat the steps to extend to
20 minutes. Remote start can be
extended only once.
Start the vehicle before driving. Extending Engine Run Time
To extend to 20 minutes, repeat
Steps 1–3 while the engine is still
running. An extension can be
requested 30 seconds after starting.
The remote start can be
extended once.
For example, if the engine has been
running for five minutes, and the
remote start is extended, the engine
will run for a total of 20 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then back off before
the remote start procedure can be
used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold
/
until the parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers. .
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
. The transmitter is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an
extension, have already
been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
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88 Instruments and Controls
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 89
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 89
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 90
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 95
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . 96 Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 97
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . 97
Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . 99
Brake System Warning Light . . . 99
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
StabiliTrak
®OFF Light . . . . . . . . 102
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 103
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 103
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 104
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 104
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 104
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . 108
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Brake System Messages . . . . . 110
Cruise Control Messages . . . . . 111
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . 111
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 112
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 112
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . 112
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . 112
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 115
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Transmission Messages . . . . . . 116
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Instruments and Controls 95
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the engine
coolant temperature.
If the indicator needle moves to the
hot side of the gauge, the engine is
too hot.
If the vehicle has been operated
under normal driving conditions, pull
off the road, stop the vehicle, and
turn off the engine as soon as
possible.
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder
Light
There is a driver safety belt
reminder light on the instrument
cluster.
When the vehicle is started this light
flashes and a chime comes on to
remind drivers to fasten their safety
belt. Then the light stays on solid
until the belt is buckled. This cycle
may continue several times if the
driver remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is
moving.
If the driver safety belt is buckled,
neither the light nor chime
comes on.
Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light
When the vehicle is started this light
flashes and a chime may come on
to remind the front passenger to
fasten their safety belt. Then the
light stays on solid until the belt is
buckled. This cycle may continue
several times if the passenger
remains or becomes unbuckled
while the vehicle is moving.
If the front passenger safety belt is
buckled, neither the chime nor the
light comes on.
The front passenger safety belt
reminder light and chime may turn
on if an object is put on the seat
such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other
electronic device. To turn off the
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Instruments and Controls 111
STEP ON BRAKE TO
RELEASE PARK BRAKE
This message displays when
attempting to release the Electric
Parking Brake without the brake
pedal applied. SeeElectric Parking
Brake 0240
ii.
Cruise Control Messages
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the
cruise control is set and shows the
speed it was set to. See Cruise
Control 0248
ii.
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
driver door is open. Close the door
completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display when the
hood is open. Close the hood
completely.
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
driver side rear door is open. Close
the door completely.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
front passenger door is open. Close
the door completely.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
passenger side rear door is open.
Close the door completely.
TRUNK OPEN
This message will display when the
trunk is open. Close the trunk
completely.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor turns back
on. The vehicle can continue to be
driven.
If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
ENGINE OVERHEATED
—
IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —
STOP ENGINE
This message displays and a
continuous chime sounds if the
engine cooling system reaches
unsafe temperatures for operation.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so to avoid
severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled
to a safe operating temperature.
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Driving and Operating 239
One to Four Shift Message
(V8 Only)
When this message comes on, the
vehicle can only be shifted from
1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of
1 (First) to 2 (Second). The message
will display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
Complete the shift into 4 (Fourth) to
turn off this feature. This helps to
get the best possible fuel economy.
After shifting to 4 (Fourth), downshift
to a lower gear, if desired.
Caution
Forcing the shift lever into any
gear except 4 (Fourth) when the
1-4 SHIFT message comes on
may damage the transmission.
Shift only from 1 (First) to
4 (Fourth) when the message
comes on.
This message will come on when:
. The engine coolant temperature
is higher than 76 °C (169 °F).
. The vehicle is accelerating from
a stop and going 24 to 31 km/h
(15 to 19 mph).
. The vehicle is at 33% throttle
or less.
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
This vehicle has ABS, an advanced
electronic braking system that helps
prevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive
away, ABS checks itself.
A momentary motor or clicking noise
might be heard while this test is
going on, and it might even be
noticed that the brake pedal moves
a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem with ABS, this
warning light stays on. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
0 101
ii.
If driving safely on a wet road and it
becomes necessary to slam on the
brakes and continue braking to
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 267
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 267
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 273
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 274
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 275
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 280
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Battery - North America . . . . . . 284
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 286
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 287
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 287
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 288
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 289
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 290
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 301
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 316
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
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Vehicle Care 271
1.Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0291ii.
2. Coolant Recovery Reservoir and Dipstick Cap. See Cooling
System 0276
ii.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0271
ii.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0271
ii.
5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 276
ii.
6. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0276
ii.
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0331
ii.
8. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0283
iior
Hydraulic Clutch 0274ii.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0275
ii.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 282
ii. 11. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.
SeeJump Starting - North
America 0331
ii.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0273
ii.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
0 270
iifor the location of the engine
oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
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