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2. Press FAV to display the pagewhere the station is to be
stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep
sounds. When that softkey is
pressed and released, the
station that was set, returns.
4. Repeat the steps for each softkey radio station to be
stored as a favorite.
The number of favorites pages can
be set up using the MENU button.
To set up the number of favorites
pages: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu.
2. Press the softkey below the FAV 1-6 tab.
3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the
softkey below the displayed
page numbers.
4. Press FAV, or let the menu time out, to return to the original
main radio screen showing the
radio station frequency tabs
and to begin the process of programming favorites for the
chosen number of numbered
pages.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM®, if equipped, is a satellite
radio service based in the United
States and Canada only.
Finding a Category (CAT)
Station
CAT : The CAT button is used to
find SXM channels (if equipped)
while the radio is in the SXM mode.
Finding a Channel
BAND or SRCE : Press to switch
between FM1, FM2, AM, and SXM if
equipped. The selection displays.
f: Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the station frequency.
©SEEK or¨SEEK : Press©
SEEK to go to the previous or¨
SEEK to go to the next station and
stay there. To scan stations, press and hold
either button for two seconds until a
beep sounds. The radio goes to a
station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. The
station frequency flashes while the
radio is in the scan mode. Press
either button again to stop scanning.
The radio seeks and scans stations
only with a strong signal that are in
the selected band.
To scan presets within the current
selected band by pressing and
holding either SEEK button for
four seconds until a double beep
sounds. The radio goes to a stored
preset, plays for a few seconds if a
strong signal is present, then goes
to the next stored preset. The
station frequency flashes while the
radio is in the scan mode.
Storing a Radio Station as a
Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up
radio station favorites while the
vehicle is parked. Tune to favorite
stations using the presets, favorites

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For optimal sound quality, increase
the portable audio device's volume
to the loudest level.
It is always best to power the
portable audio device through its
own battery while playing.
O:Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the volume of the portable
player. Additional volume
adjustments might have to be made
from the portable device if the
volume is not loud or soft enough.
BAND : If equipped, press to listen
to the radio when a portable audio
device is playing. The portable
audio device continues playing.
CD/AUX : If equipped, press to play
a CD when a portable audio device
is playing. Press again and the
system begins playing audio from
the connected portable audio player.
If a portable audio player is not
connected, “No Input Device Found”
displays. SRCE :
If equipped, press to listen
to the radio when a portable audio
device is playing. The portable
audio device continues playing.
Press to play a CD when a portable
audio device is playing. Press again
and the system begins playing
audio from the connected portable
audio player. If a portable audio
player is not connected, “No Input
Device Found” displays.
Using the USB Port
Radios with a USB port can control
a USB storage device or an iPod®
using the radio buttons and knobs.
See“Playing an MP3” inCD Player
0 142 for information about how to
connect and control a USB storage
device or an iPod. USB Support
If equipped, the USB port is on the
instrument panel and uses the
USB 2.0 standard.
USB-Supported Devices
.
USB flash drive
. Portable USB hard drive
. Fifth generation or later iPod
. iPod nano
®
.iPod touch®
.iPod classic®
Not all iPods and USB drives are
compatible with the USB port.

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160 Climate Controls
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . 160
Rear Heating System . . . . . . . . . 162
Rear Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Maintenance
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
Vehicles without Air Conditioning
1. Fan Control
2. Temperature Control
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
9: Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed.
9: Turns the system off. Temperature Control :
Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature inside the vehicle.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn
the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to change the
current airflow mode.
H: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.

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The defogger only works when the
ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger
turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
position.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Caution
Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window. Do not adhere anything
to the defogger grid lines in the
rear glass. These actions may
damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Rear Heating System
If equipped, the rear heating system
lets you adjust the amount of air
flowing into the rear of the vehicle,
from the front seating area. This
feature works with the main climate
control system in the vehicle.
AUX :The thumbwheel for this
system is on the instrument panel
below the audio system.
9: Turn the thumbwheel up or
down to increase or decrease the
amount of heated air sent to the
rear seating area.
Q: This position supplies the most
amount of heat to the rear
seating area.
c: This position supplies half the
amount of heat to the rear
seating area.
R: This position supplies the least
amount of heat to the rear
seating area.
9: This turns the rear heating
system off.
Rear Climate Control
System
If equipped with a rear heating and
air conditioning system, it controls
the temperature, fan speed, and air
delivery for the rear seat
passengers only. The front climate
control panel is in the overhead
console between the driver and
front passenger.

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Rear Climate Control Panel
1. Fan Control
2. Air Delivery Mode Control
3. Temperature Control
For vehicles with a rear climate
control panel, it is located overhead
behind the driver and front
passenger, centered in front of the
second row. To adjust the rear
climate control panel settings by a
rear seat passenger, the front
climate control panel fan knob must
be in the AUX position. The fan
speed, air delivery mode, and
temperature can then be adjusted. AUX :
Turn the fan knob on the
front climate control panel to AUX to
let rear seat passengers use the
control panel in the rear seating
area. This disables the front control
panel. To return control to the front
panel, move the fan knob out
of AUX.
9: Turns the system off.
9:Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed in the rear
seating area. Temperature Control :
Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature in the rear
seating area.
The air conditioning system on the
main climate control panel must be
turned on to direct cooled air to the
rear of the vehicle. If it is not on,
then the temperature in the rear of
the vehicle remains at cabin
temperature.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the direction of the airflow in
the rear seating area.
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
H: Air is directed to the upper
outlets, with some directed to the
floor outlets.
2: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
Be sure to keep the area under the
front seats clear of any objects so
that the air inside of the vehicle can
circulate effectively.

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For information on how to use the
main climate control system, see
Climate Control Systems0160. For
information on ventilation, see Air
Vents 0165.Air Vents
Use the outlets located near the
center and on the sides of the
instrument panel to change the
direction of airflow.
Operation Tips
.
Clear away any ice, snow or
leaves from the air inlets at the
base of the windshield that may
block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
. Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors may adversely affect
the performance of the system.
. Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
Maintenance
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should
never be repaired or replaced by
one from a salvage vehicle.
It should only be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with proper
equipment. Venting refrigerants
directly to the atmosphere is harmful
to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
or other health-based concerns.

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166 Driving and Operating
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 170
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 171
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 173
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 177
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Fast Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . 181
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 186
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Driver Assistance Systems
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . 197
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 201
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

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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.
. 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. 3. Turn the steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway.
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
.Braking Skid —wheels are not
rolling.
. Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much speed or steering in a
curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force.
. Acceleration Skid —too much
throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids
by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:
. Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.