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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Passenger Sensing System . . . 12Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 20Bluetooth®..................... 20Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Driver Information Center (DIC)(Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Driver Information Center (DIC)(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 23Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 24Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 25Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculatesengine oil life based on vehicle useand, on most vehicles, displays aDriver Information Center (DIC)message when it is necessary tochange the engine oil and filter. Theoil life system should be reset to100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
To r e s e t t h e e n g i n e o i l l i f e s y s t e m :
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAININGon the DIC. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC) (BaseLevel)0126orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0129.Ifthevehicledoes not have DIC buttons, thevehicle must be in P (Park) toaccess this display.
2. Press and holdVon the DIC,
or SET/CLR on the turn signallever if the vehicle does nothave DIC buttons, for severalseconds. The oil life willchange to 100%.
The oil life system can also be resetas follows:
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAININGon the DIC. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC) (BaseLevel)0126orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0129.
2. Fully press the acceleratorpedal slowly three times withinfive seconds. If the displayshows 100%, the system isreset.
SeeEngine Oil Life System0288.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuelmileage. Here are some driving tipsto get the best fuel economypossible.
.Avoid fast starts and acceleratesmoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoidabrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for longperiods of time.
.When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control.
.Always follow posted speedlimits or drive more slowly whenconditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properlyinflated.
.Combine several trips into asingle trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires withthe same TPC Spec numbermolded into the tire's sidewallnear the size.
.Follow recommended scheduledmaintenance.

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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 103Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 104Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 104Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Instrument Cluster (BaseLevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Instrument Cluster(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 116
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 117Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Charging System Light . . . . . . . 118Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 118Brake System WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Up-Shift Light (ManualTransmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121To w / H a u l M o d e L i g h t . . . . . . . . . 1 2 1Hill Descent Control Light . . . . 121Lane Departure Warning(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 122Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122StabiliTrak®OFF Light . . . . . . . . 122Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak®Light . . . . . . . . . . . 123Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 123Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 124Low Fuel Warning Light (BaseLevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Low Fuel Warning Light(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 125Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 125Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 125
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 125Door Ajar Light (UplevelCluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)(Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Driver Information Center (DIC)(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Brake System Messages . . . . . 133Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . . 133Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . 133Engine Cooling SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 134Engine Power Messages . . . . . 134Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . 135Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 135Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Object Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Ride Control SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Airbag System Messages . . . . 136Safety Belt Messages . . . . . . . . 136Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly asthe engine is started. If it does notcome on, have the vehicle servicedby your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on, itmeans that oil is not flowing throughthe engine properly. The vehiclecould be low on oil and might havesome other system problem. Seeyour dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
(Base Level)
English Shown
This light comes on for a fewseconds when the ignition is turnedon as a check to indicate it isworking. If it does not come on,have it fixed.
The low fuel warning light comes onand a chime sounds when thevehicle is low on fuel. The light turnsoff when fuel is added to thefuel tank.
Low Fuel Warning Light
(Uplevel)
This light is near the fuel gauge andcomes on briefly when the ignition isturned on as a check to show it isworking.
It also comes on when the fuel tankis low on fuel. The light turns offwhen fuel is added. If it does not,have the vehicle serviced.

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ENGINE OVERHEATING, IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when theengine coolant temperature is toohot. Stop and allow the vehicle toidle until it cools down. SeeEngineCoolant Temperature Gauge011 5.
When towing, use Tow/Haul Modeto prevent damage to the engine ortransmission. SeeTo w / H a u lMode0245.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP
ENGINE
This message displays and a chimemay sound if the engine coolingsystem reaches unsafetemperatures for operation. Stopand turn off the vehicle as soon as itis safe to do so to avoid severedamage. This message clears whenthe engine has cooled to a safeoperating temperature.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when theengine oil needs to be changed.When you change the engine oil, besure to reset the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message. SeeEngineOil Life System0288forinformation on how to reset themessage. SeeEngine Oil0286andMaintenance Schedule0366.
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this messagedisplays when the engine oil levelmay be too low. Check the oil levelbefore filling to the recommendedlevel. If the oil is not low and thismessage remains on, take thevehicle to your dealer for service.SeeEngine Oil0286.
ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when theengine oil becomes hotter than thenormal operating temperature. Stop
and allow the vehicle to idle until itcools down. SeeEngine CoolantTe m p e r a t u r e G a u g e011 5.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP
ENGINE
This message displays if low oilpressure levels occur. Stop thevehicle as soon as safely possibleand do not operate it until the causeof the low oil pressure has beencorrected. Check the oil as soon aspossible and have the vehicleserviced by your dealer. SeeEngineOil0286.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays and a chimemay sound when the cooling systemtemperature gets too hot and theengine further enters the enginecoolant protection mode. SeeEngine Overheating0296for moreinformation.
This message also displays whenthe vehicle's engine power isreduced. Reduced engine powercan affect the vehicle's ability to

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electric brakes, start thecombination moving and then applythe trailer brake controller by handto be sure the brakes work.
During the trip, check occasionallyto be sure that the load is secureand the lamps and any trailerbrakes still work.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind thevehicle ahead as you would whendriving the vehicle without a trailer.This can help to avoid heavybraking and sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is neededwhen towing a trailer. Thecombination will not accelerate asquickly and is longer so it isnecessary to go much fartherbeyond the passed vehicle beforereturning to the lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steeringwheel with one hand. To move thetrailer to the left, move that hand tothe left. To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right.Always back up slowly and,if possible, have someoneguide you.
Making Turns
Caution
Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to
come in contact with the vehicle.
The vehicle could be damaged.
Avoid making very sharp turns
while trailering.
When turning with a trailer, makewider turns than normal. Do this sothe trailer will not strike softshoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,or other objects. Avoid jerky orsudden maneuvers. Signal well inadvance.
If the trailer turn signal bulbs burnout, the arrows on the instrumentcluster will still flash for turns. It isimportant to check occasionally tobe sure the trailer bulbs are stillworking.
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lowergearbeforestarting down a long orsteep downgrade. If thetransmission is not shifted down, thebrakes might get hot and no longerwork well.
Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shiftthe transmission to a lower gear ifthe transmission shifts too oftenunder heavy loads and/or hillyconditions.
The Tow/Haul Mode may be used ifthe transmission shifts too often.SeeTo w / H a u l M o d e0245.
When towing at high altitude onsteep uphill grades, consider thefollowing: Engine coolant will boil atalowertemperaturethanatnormalaltitudes. If the engine is turned offimmediately after towing at highaltitude on steep uphill grades, thevehicle may show signs similar toengine overheating. To avoid this,let the engine run while parked,preferably on level ground, with thetransmission in P (Park) for a few

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1. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap. SeeEngineCoolant0294.
2.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter0291.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil0286.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out ofView). SeeCoolingSystem0292.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil0286.
6.Engine Compartment FuseBlock0310.
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. SeeBrake Fluid0299.
8. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. SeeWasherFluid0298.
9.Battery - North America0300.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax dieselsupplement.
Engine Oil
For diesel engine vehicles, see“Engine Oil”in the Duramax dieselsupplement.
To e n s u r e p r o p e r e n g i n eperformance and long life, carefulattention must be paid to engine oil.Following these simple, butimportant steps will help protectyour investment:
.Use engine oil approved to theproper specification and of theproper viscosity grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”in this section.
.Check the engine oil levelregularly and maintain theproper oil level. See“CheckingEngine Oil”and“When to AddEngine Oil”in this section.
.Change the engine oil at theappropriate time. SeeEngine OilLife System0288.
.Always dispose of engine oilproperly. See“What to Do withUsed Oil”in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,every 650 km (400 mi), especiallyprior to a long trip. The engine oildipstick handle is a loop. SeeEngine Compartment Overview0283for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center(DIC) message displays, check theoil level.
Follow these guidelines:
.To g e t a n a c c u r a t e r e a d i n g , p a r kthe vehicle on level ground.Check the engine oil level afterthe engine has been off for atleast two hours. Checking theengine oil level on steep gradesor too soon after engine shutoffcan result in incorrect readings.Accuracy improves when

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checking a cold engine prior tostarting. Remove the dipstickand check the level.
.If unable to wait two hours, theengine must be off for at least15 minutes if the engine iswarm, or at least 30 minutes ifthe engine is not warm. Pull outthe dipstick, wipe it with a cleanpaper towel or cloth, then push itback in all the way. Remove itagain, keeping the tip down, andcheck the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
2.5L L4 Engine
3.6L V6 Engine
If the oil is below the cross-hatchedarea at the tip of the dipstick andthe engine has been off for at least15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of therecommended oil and then recheckthe level. See“Selecting the RightEngine Oil”later in this section foran explanation of what kind of oil touse. For engine oil crankcasecapacity, seeCapacities andSpecifications0380.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If you find that you
have an oil level above the
operating range, i.e., the engine
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has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper
operating range, the engine could
be damaged. You should drain
out the excess oil or limit driving
of the vehicle and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess amount of oil.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview0283for the location of the engineoil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the levelsomewhere in the proper operatingrange. Push the dipstick all the wayback in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oildepends on both the proper oilspecification and viscosity grade.SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants0375.