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Instruments and Controls 115
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 155
Steering SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Starting the Vehicle
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Transmission Messages . . . . . . 156
Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 157
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . . 157
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 157
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . 165
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Controls
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 wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. Power Tilt and Telescoping
Steering Wheel
To adjust the power tilt and
telescoping steering wheel,
if equipped:
Press the control to move the
steering wheel up and down or
forward and rearward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
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144 Instruments and Controls
Battery Voltage :Displays the
current battery voltage, if equipped.
Battery voltage changes are normal
while driving. See Charging System
Light 0132. If there is a problem
with the battery charging system,
the DIC will display a message. See
Battery Voltage and Charging
Messages 0147.
Transmission Fluid
Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Trailer Brake (If Equipped) :
TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer
gain setting. This setting can be
adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either
a trailer connected or disconnected.
OUTPUT shows the power output to
the trailer anytime a trailer with
electric brakes is connected. Output
is displayed as a bar graph. Dashes
may appear in the OUTPUT display
if a trailer is not connected.
Blank Page : Shows no
information.Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel)
The DIC displays are shown in the
center of the instrument cluster in
the Info app. See Instrument Cluster
0 123. The displays show the status
of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the right
steering wheel control.
worx: Press to move up or
down in a list.
oorp: Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V: Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be
turned on or off through the
Options menu.
1. Press
oto access the cluster
applications.
2. Press
worxto scroll to the
Options application.
3. Press
Vto enter the
Options menu.
4. Scroll to Info Pages and press
p.
5. Press
worxto move
through the list of possible
information displays.
6. Press
Vwhile an item is
highlighted to select or
deselect that item. When an
item is selected, a checkmark
will appear next to it.
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212 Driving and Operating
Steering
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power
steering. It does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require
increased effort.
See your dealer if there is a
problem.
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is
held against that position for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
If the steering assist is used for an
extended period of time, power
assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.
See specific vehicle steering
messages underService Vehicle
Messages 0155. See your dealer if
there is a problem.
Curve Tips
. Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
. Reduce speed before entering a
curve.
. Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve.
. Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve before accelerating
gently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
.There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking.
. Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.
. The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) allows steering while
braking.
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the
right front tire contacts the
pavement edge.
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362 Vehicle Care
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 hinges, unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstripswith a clean 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.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See
“Finish Care”
previously in this section.
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Service and Maintenance 375
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping. .
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0377 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
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Index 413
Lights (cont'd)Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 130
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . 138
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 139
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 368 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 132
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 150
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Object Detection System . . . . . 152
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 154
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Messages (cont'd)
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Automatic DimmingRearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 49
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185