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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 11Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Passenger Sensing System . . . 12Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 17Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Side Blind ZoneAlert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 19Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Automatic ParkingAssist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 21Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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20 In Brief
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has an accessorypower outlet on the center stack andinside the center console storage.
To u s e t h e o u t l e t , t h e i g n i t i o n m u s tbe in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Remove the cover toaccess the outlet and replace whennot in use.
SeePower Outlets094.
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof switchesare on the overhead console. Theignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) to operatethe sunroof. SeeIgnition Positions0229andRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)0232.
Open/Close :Press and hold therear or front of the switch (1) toopen or close the sunroof. Thesunshade automatically opens withthe sunroof, but must be closedmanually.
Express-Open :Press and releasethe rear of the switch (1) toexpress-open the sunroof.
Vent/Close :Press and hold therear of the switch (2) to vent thesunroof. Press and hold the front ofthe switch (2) to close.
The sunroof cannot be opened orclosed if the vehicle has anelectrical failure.
SeeSunroof042.
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24 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 30Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 33Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 36Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 37
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 39Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 40Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
aRemoteKeylessEntry(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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Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to blockglare. Detach the sun visor from thecenter mount to pivot to the sidewindow or, if equipped, extendalong the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, theswitches used to operate it are onthe overhead console. The ignitionmust be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) to operatethe sunroof. SeeIgnition Positions0229andRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)0232.
Open/Close :Press and hold therear or front of the switch (1) toopen or close the sunroof. Thesunshade automatically opens withthe sunroof, but must be closedmanually.
Express-Open :Press and releasethe rear of the switch (1) toexpress-open the sunroof.
Vent/Close :Press and hold therear of the switch (2) to vent thesunroof. Press and hold the front ofthe switch (2) to close.
The sunroof cannot be opened orclosed if the vehicle has anelectrical failure.
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Dirt and debris may collect on thesunroof seal or in the track. Thiscould cause an issue with sunroofoperation or noise. It could also plugthe water drainage system.Periodically open the sunroof andremove any obstacles or loosedebris. Wipe the sunroof seal androof sealing area using a cleancloth, mild soap, and water. Do notremove grease from the sunroof.
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reception, the antenna connectorneeds to be properly attached to thepost on the glass.
If attaching a cell phone antenna tothe glass, attach it between the gridlines.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window can damage the rear
window antenna and/or the rear
window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.
Caution
Do not apply aftermarket glass
tinting with metallic film. The
metallic film in some tinting
materials will interfere with or
distort the incoming radio
reception. Any damage caused to
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Caution (Continued)
the backglass antenna due to
metallic tinting materials will not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is locatedon the roof of the vehicle. It is usedfor OnStar®(if equipped), SiriusXMSatellite Radio, and GPS (GlobalPositioning System). Keep clear ofobstructions for clear reception.If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it isopen, reception can also beaffected.
Quick Info
Quick Info gives access to quickinformation on Audio, OnStarTurn-by-Turn (if equipped), 5-dayForecast, Nearby Fuel Stations, andMovie Show Times.
To a c c e s s , t o u c h t h e Q u i c k I n f o i c o non the Home Page or press INFOon the center stack. Depending onthe system and if the options areavailable for that region, someoptions may be grayed out.
Audio Info :Displays informationon the current item playing.
OnStar Turn by Turn :Displaysthe next maneuver in a route. SeeOnStar®Destination Download0180.
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FusesUsage
F22 Rear wiper
F23 Sunroof
F24 Front wipers
F25 Automatic occupantsensing/Instrumentcluster/Ignition
F26 Left rear bus electricalcenter/Ignition
F27–
F28 Ignition/Injectors even–V8
F29 Engine control module–V8/Ignition odd–V6/Emissions
F30–
F31–
F32–
F33 Ignition/Instrumentpanel body
F34 Fuel system controlmodule/Ignition
F35–
FusesUsage
F36 Electric steeringcolumn lock
F37 Emission 2/Ignitioneven–V6
F38 Engine control module–V6/Injectors/Ignitionodd–V8
F39 Intercooler pump
F40–
F41 Transmission controlmodule/Electric powersteering
F42 Starter motor
F43–
F44 Left HID headlamp
F45 Right HID headlamp
F46 High-beamheadlamps
F47 Horn
F48 Engine cooling fan
F49 Automatic headlampleveling
FusesUsage
F50 Transmission controlmodule ignition
F51 Engine control moduleignition
F52 Brake vacuum pump
F53 A/C clutch
F54 Vaporizer controlmodule
RelaysUsage
R1 Driving lamps
R2 Headlamp washer
R3 Rear washer pump
R4 Front washer pump
R5 Rear defogger
R6 Front wiper control
R7 Wiper speed
R8 Engine control module
R9–
R10 Intercooler pump
R11–
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396 Index
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 375
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ride Control Systems
Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 251
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 363
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 56
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 55
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 375
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 370
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Seats
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 49
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 46
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 81, 83
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
OnStar®...................... 379
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 272
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 360
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 361
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 370
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Servicing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67