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Customer
Information
Customer Information
Customer SatisfactionProcedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472Customer AssistanceOffices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474Customer Assistance for TextTe l e p h o n e ( T T Y ) U s e r s . . . . . 4 7 5Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . 475GM Mobility ReimbursementProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476Scheduling ServiceAppointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478Courtesy TransportationProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 479Service Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481Radio FrequencyStatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects tothe United StatesGovernment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483Reporting Safety Defects tothe CanadianGovernment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483Reporting Safety Defects toGeneral Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 484OnStar®...................... 485Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 485
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure
Yo u r s a t i s f a c t i o n a n d g o o d w i l l a r eimportant to your dealer and toChevrolet. Normally, any concernswith the sales transaction or theoperation of the vehicle will beresolved by your dealer's sales orservice departments. Sometimes,however, despite the best intentionsof all concerned, misunderstandingscan occur. If your concern has notbeen resolved to your satisfaction,the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE :Discuss your concernwith a member of dealershipmanagement. Normally, concernscan be quickly resolved at that level.If the matter has already beenreviewed with the sales, service,or parts manager, contact the ownerof your dealership or the generalmanager.

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Canada
General Motors of CanadaCompanyCustomer Care Centre,Mail Code: CA1-163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7www.gm.ca
1-800-263-3777 (English)1-800-263-7854 (French)1-800-263-3830 (For TextTe l e p h o n e d e v i c e s ( T T Y s ) )Roadside Assistance:1-800-268-6800
Overseas
Please contact the local GeneralMotors Business Unit.
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users
To a s s i s t c u s t o m e r s w h o a r e d e a f ,hard of hearing, or speech-impairedand who use Text Telephones(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTYequipment available at its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user in
the U.S. can communicate withChevrolet by dialing:1-800-833-2438. TTY users inCanada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Online Owner Center
Online Owner Experience
(U.S.) my.chevrolet.com
The Chevrolet online ownerexperience allows interaction withChevrolet and keeps importantvehicle-specific information in oneplace.
Membership Benefits
E:Download owner manuals andview vehicle-specific how-to videos.
G:View maintenance schedules,alerts, and OnStar VehicleDiagnostic Information. Scheduleservice appointments.
I:View and print dealer-recordedservice records and self-recordedservice records.
D:Select a preferred dealer andview locations, maps, phonenumbers, and hours.
r:Track your vehicle’swarrantyinformation.
J:View active recalls by VehicleIdentification Number (VIN). SeeVehicle Identification Number(VIN)0467.
H:View GM Card, SiriusXMSatellite radio (if equipped), andOnStar account information (ifequipped).
F:Chat with online helprepresentatives.
See my.chevrolet.com to registeryour vehicle.
Chevrolet Owner Centre
(Canada) chevroletowner.ca
Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre:
.Chat live with online helprepresentatives.
.Locate owner resources such aslease-end, financing, andwarranty information.

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Owner Information
Owner publications are writtenspecifically for owners and intendedto provide basic operationalinformation about the vehicle. TheOwner Manual includes theMaintenance Schedule for allmodels.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,Owner Manual, and WarrantyManual.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00–$40.00 (U.S.) plus handling andshipping fees.
Without Pouch: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:$25.00 (U.S.) plus handling andshipping fees.
Current and Past Models
Te c h n i c a l S e r v i c e B u l l e t i n s a n dManuals are available for currentand past model GM vehicles.
ORDER TOLL FREE:1-800-551-4123 Monday–Friday8:00 AM–6:00 PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), seeHelm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
Or write to:
Helm, IncorporatedAttention: Customer Service47911 Halyard DrivePlymouth, MI 48170
Prices are subject to change withoutnotice and without incurringobligation. Allow ample time fordelivery.
All listed prices are quoted in U.S.funds. Make checks payable in U.S.funds.
Radio Frequency
Statement
This vehicle has systems thatoperate on a radio frequency thatcomplies with Part 15/Part 18 of theFederal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules and withIndustry Canada StandardsRSS-GEN/210/216/220/251/310,ICES⇣001.
Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:
1. The device may not causeharmful interference.
2. The device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may causeundesired operation of thedevice.
Changes or modifications to any ofthese systems by other than anauthorized service facility could voidauthorization to use this equipment.

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Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (orTransport Canada) in a situation likethis, notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor DivisionChevrolet Customer AssistanceCenterP. O . B o x 3 3 1 7 0Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777(English) or 1-800-263-7854(French), or write:
General Motors of CanadaCompanyCustomer Care Centre,Mail Code: CA1-163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Vehicle Data
Recording and
Privacy
The vehicle has a number ofcomputers that record informationabout the vehicle’sperformanceandhow it is driven. For example, thevehicle uses computer modules tomonitor and control engine andtransmission performance, tomonitor the conditions for airbagdeployment and deploy them in acrash, and, if equipped, to provideantilock braking to help the drivercontrol the vehicle. These modulesmay store data to help the dealertechnician service the vehicle.Some modules may also store dataabout how the vehicle is operated,such as rate of fuel consumption oraverage speed. These modules mayretain personal preferences, such asradio presets, seat positions, andtemperature settings.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with anevent data recorder (EDR). Themain purpose of an EDR is torecord, in certain crash or nearcrash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle, data that will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’ssystems performed. The EDR isdesigned to record data related tovehicle dynamics and safetysystems for a short period of time,typically 30 seconds or less. TheEDR in this vehicle is designed torecord such data as:
.How various systems in yourvehicle were operating;
.Whether or not the driver andpassenger safety belts werebuckled/fastened;
.How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
.How fast the vehicle wastraveling.

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to the vehicle in a crash, or wirelessphone network congestion orjamming—may prevent service.
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0482.
Services for People with
Disabilities
Advisors provide services to helpSubscribers with physical disabilitiesand medical conditions.
PressQto help:
.Locate a gas station with anattendant to pump gas.
.Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,that meets accessibility needs.
.Provide directions to the closesthospital or pharmacy in urgentsituations.
TTY Users
OnStar has the ability tocommunicate to deaf,hard-of-hearing, or speech-impairedcustomers while in the vehicle. Theavailable dealer-installed TTYsystem can provide in-vehicle
access to all OnStar services,except Virtual Advisor and OnStarTurn-by-Turn Navigation.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
APINisneededtoaccesssomeOnStar services. The PIN will needto be changed the first time whenspeaking with an Advisor. Tochange the OnStar PIN, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressingQor
calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may bewarranted as part of the vehiclewarranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed torespond in multiple languages.
PressQand ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in English,Spanish, and French. Availablelanguages may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform RemoteDoor Unlock or Stolen VehicleAssistance after the vehicle hasbeen off continuously for 10 dayswithout an ignition cycle. If thevehicle has not been started forfive days, OnStar can contactRoadside Assistance or a locksmithto help gain access to the vehicle.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
.Obstruction of the GPS canoccur in a large city with tallbuildings; in parking garages;around airports; in tunnels andunderpasses; or in an area withvery dense trees. If GPS signalsare not available, the OnStarsystem should still operate tocall OnStar. However, OnStarcould have difficulty identifyingthe exact location.
.In emergency situations, OnStarcan use the last stored GPSlocation to send to emergencyresponders.

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AtemporarylossofGPScancauseloss of the ability to send aTurn-by-Turn Navigation route. TheAdvisor may give a verbal route ormay ask for a call back after thevehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required forOnStar to send remote signals tothe vehicle. Do not place items overor near the antenna to preventblocking cellular and GPS signalreception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Message
If there is limited cellular coverageor the cellular network has reachedmaximum capacity, this message
may come on. PressQto try the
call again or try again after driving afew miles into another cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicleelectrical system, wireless service,and GPS satellite technologies to beavailable and operating for features
to function properly. These systemsmay not operate if the battery isdischarged or disconnected.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integratedinto the electrical architecture of thevehicle. Do not add any electricalequipment. SeeAdd-On ElectricalEquipment0345.Addedelectricalequipment may interfere with theoperation of the OnStar system andcause it to not operate.
Vehicle Software Updates
OnStar or GM may remotely deliversoftware updates or changes to thevehicle without further notice orconsent. These updates or changesmay enhance or maintain safety,security, or the operation of thevehicle or the vehicle systems.Software updates or changes mayaffect or erase data or settings thatare stored in the vehicle, such asOnStar Hands-Free Calling nametags, saved navigation destinations,or pre-set radio stations. NeitherOnStar nor GM is responsible forany affected or erased data or
settings. These updates or changesmay also collect personalinformation. Such collection isdescribed in the OnStar privacystatement or separately disclosed atthe time of installation. Theseupdates or changes may also causeasystemtoautomaticallycommunicate with GM servers tocollect information about vehiclesystem status, identify whetherupdates or changes are available,or deliver updates or changes. Anactive OnStar agreement constitutesconsent to these software updatesor changes and agreement thateither OnStar or GM may remotelydeliver them to the vehicle.
Privacy
The complete OnStar PrivacyStatement may be found atwww.onstar.com (U.S.),or www.onstar.ca (Canada). Werecommend that you review it. If youhave any questions, call1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
or pressQto speak with an
Advisor. Users of wirelesscommunications are cautioned that

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IndexA
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Active Fuel Management®......275
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 345
Adding a Snow Plow or
Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Additional Information
OnStar®...................... 491
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Adjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 231
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 367
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 82
Airbag System (cont'd)
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 75
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Light On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 137
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189, 191
Antenna
Fixed Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 292

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Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 171
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 173
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Fast Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 175
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
FlexFuel
E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 117
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Fluid
Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 363, 366
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Fluid (cont'd)
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 306
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 284, 379
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . 141
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Front Fog Lamp
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 144
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 275
Fuel (cont'd)
Requirements, California . . . . . 312
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393, 395
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Gauges
Engine Coolant
Te m p e r a t u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 3
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 132
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 1
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 451
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 5