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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 18
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 21
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . 28
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 29
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System074 for
important information.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
overhead console when the vehicle
is started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0117.
Mirror Adjustment
Power Mirrors
1. Press}or|to choose the
driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move each mirror in the
desired position.
3. Press
}or|again to
deselect the mirror.
See Power Mirrors 049.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console above the front
seats.
*OFF : Press to turn the lamps
off, even when a door is open.
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32 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 42
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
KeyPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 46
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 47
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 49
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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The wipers will continue until the
lever is released or the maximum
wash time is reached. When the
lever is released, additional wipes
may occur depending on how long
the windshield washer had been
activated. SeeWasher Fluid0255
for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
The controls are on the end of the
windshield wiper lever.
Move the control to:
ON : To turn on.
OFF : To turn off.
INT : To turn on intermittent rear
wipes.
1: Push the windshield wiper
lever forward to spray washer fluid
on the rear window. If equipped with
the rear camera mirror, the washer
fluid is sprayed on the rear camera
at the same time. The lever returns
to its starting position when
released.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
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Lamp Messages
AUTO LIGHT CONTROL
ON/OFF
A message will display when the
automatic light control has been
turned on or off.
CHECK LAMP or LAMP
FAILURE
Depending on the lamp, one of
these messages may display.
TURN INDICATORS FAILURE
This messages displays when the
turn signal has gone out and needs
to be replaced. Take the vehicle to
your dealer.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays if the turn
signal has been left on. Turn off the
turn signal.
Object Detection System
Messages
FORWARD COLLISION
SYSTEM OFF
This message displays when
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
has been turned off.
FORWARD COLLISION
SYSTEM REDUCED
This message displays when
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
has been set to the Alert setting.
FORWARD COLLISION
SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
has been unavailable for some time.
FAB does not need service. This
message can display under the
following conditions:
.The front of the vehicle or
windshield is not clean. Keep
these areas clean and free of
mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. .
Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the object detection
performance.
This message may also be
displayed if there is a problem with
the StabiliTrak system.
LANE CHANGE ALERT
SYSTEM OFF
This message indicates that the
driver has turned the Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane
Change Alert (LCA) systems off.
LANE KEEP ASSIST SYSTEM
or LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when the
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system is
temporarily unavailable. The LKA
system does not need service.
This message could be due to the
camera being blocked. Clean the
outside of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror.
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Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Remote Start : The climate control
system may be started by using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The climate control
system will default to an appropriate
heating or cooling mode. See
Remote Start 039.
The rear window defogger turns on
if it is cold outside.
Sensors
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS)
The ILSS is on top of the instrument
panel, near the windshield, where it
monitors solar intensity.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise
the automatic climate control system
may not work properly. Humidity Sensor
The humidity sensor is near the
base of the inside rearview mirror.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature and recirculation for
best comfort.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
The outside air temperature sensor
is behind the front grille of the
vehicle. The vehicle uses the sensor
information to display outside air
temperature. The climate control
system uses the information to
adjust the climate system operation.
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Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . . . 115
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Driver Selected Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 222
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 196
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 197
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
E
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Electric Drive Unit Messages . . . 137
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 210
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 119
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Electrical System
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Emergency OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Energy Efficiency
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Energy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 338
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 148
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 150
F
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 151
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Fluid Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 224
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fuses
Instrument Panel FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Underhood Compartment . . . . . 264
G
Gauges Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Driver Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 310
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
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General Information (cont'd)Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 151
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 123
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 150
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 123
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . . 115 High Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 196
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 212
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
I
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Information Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 49
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 155
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 137
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 33
KeyPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 272
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 150
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 227
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 229
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 120