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DRIVING AND OPERATING 187
Starting Procedure (Keyless
Access)1. With the Keyless Access system, the RKE transmitter must be in
the vehicle. Press ENGINE
START/STOP with the brake
pedal applied. When the engine
begins cranking, let go of the
button.
The idle speed will go down as
the engine gets warm. Do not
race the engine immediately
after starting it.
If the RKE transmitter is not in
the vehicle, if there is
interference, or the RKE battery
is low, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display a
message. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 28 and Key and Lock
Messages 0131.Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by pressing
ENGINE START/STOP immediately
after cranking has ended, can
overheat and damage the cranking
motor, and drain the battery. Wait
at least 15 seconds between each
try, to let the cranking motor
cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds, especially in
very cold weather (below −18 °C
or 0 °F), it could be flooded with
too much gasoline. Try pushing
the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and holding it there
as you press ENGINE START/
STOP, for up to a maximum of
15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to
allow the cranking motor to cool
down. When the engine starts,
let go of the button and the
accelerator. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do
the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Stop/Start System
{Warning
Exiting the vehicle without first
shifting into P (Park) may cause the
vehicle to move. You or others may
be injured. Because the vehicle has
the auto engine stop/start feature,
the vehicle's engine might seem to
be shut off; however, once the brake
pedal is released, the engine will
start up again.
Shift to P (Park) and turn the
ignition to LOCK/OFF, before exiting
the vehicle.
The vehicle may have a fuel saving
stop/start system to shut off the
engine and help conserve fuel.
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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 may point to AUTO
STOP, seeTachometer 0110. When
the brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal pressed, the engine
may 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 −10 °C (14 °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. See Dual Automatic
Climate Control System 0160 or
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0163.
. The Auto Stop time is greater than
two minutes.
The automatic engine stop/start
function can be disabled using the
switch. The indicator on the switch
will illuminate when the system is
operational.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These accessories can be used after
the engine is turned off:
.Audio system (up to 10 minutes or
until driver door is opened).
. Power windows, sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets (up
to 10 minutes or until any door is
opened).
Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake (Manual) 0195
or Parking Brake (Electric) 0196.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the
shift lever and pushing the lever
all the way toward the front of
the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
4. Take the Remote Keyless Access (RKE) transmitter with you.
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If the shift lever will not move from
P (Park), consult your dealer or a
professional towing service.
Parking over Things
That Burn
{Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the vehicle
and ignite. Do not park over papers,
leaves, dry grass, or other things
that can burn.
Extended Parking
It is better not to park with the
vehicle running. If the vehicle is left
while running, follow the proper steps
to be sure the vehicle will not move
and there is adequate ventilation. See
Shifting Into Park0188 and Engine
Exhaust 0190. If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while
running and the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is outside the
vehicle, the vehicle will turn off after
one hour.
If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while
running and the RKE transmitter is
inside, the vehicle will run for two
hours. At the end of the second hour,
the vehicle will turn off.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is
taken out of P (Park) while it is
running.
Engine Exhaust
{Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
. The vehicle idles in areas with
poor ventilation (parking
garages, tunnels, deep snow
that may block underbody
airflow or tail pipes).
. The exhaust smells or sounds
strange or different.
. The exhaust system leaks due
to corrosion or damage.
. The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified, damaged,
or improperly repaired.
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VEHICLE CARE 301
Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome
trim may be damaged if the vehicle
is not washed after driving on roads
that have been sprayed with
magnesium, calcium, or sodium
chloride. These chlorides are used
on roads for conditions such as ice
and dust. Always wash the chrome
with soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes,
or cleaners that contain acid on
aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Use only approved cleaners. Also,
never drive a vehicle with
aluminum or chrome-plated wheels
through an automatic car wash that
uses silicone carbide tire cleaning
brushes. Damage could occur and
the repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect drum brake linings/
shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect all
other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension,
and chassis components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs of
wear at least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood
hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel
fuel door hinge, unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with aclean cloth will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any corrosive
materials from the underbody. Take
care to thoroughly clean any areas
where mud and other debris can
collect.
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
the fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case
and/or axles and should be replaced
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to
parts repaired or replaced to restore
corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19331925).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant. See
Engine Coolant 0248.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil0241.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Rear Axle (Limited Slip Differential) DEXRON LS Gear 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88862624). Rear Axle (Non-Limited Slip Differential) Gear DEXRON MTF 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88863089).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
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INDEX 329
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 178
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160, 163
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Indicator Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
L
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 147
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 146
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . 91
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Light Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Lighting Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 147
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Lights (cont'd)Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 117
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 85
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 114
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Battery Voltage and Charging . . . . 127
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Object Detection System . . . . . . . . . 131
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Messages (cont'd)
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . 45
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 274
N
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
O
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
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OilEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195, 196
Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 73
Performance Data
Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 188
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . . . . 66
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 323
R
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Rear AxleLimited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . 61
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 215
Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 296
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Replacing LATCH System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Ride Control Systems Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278