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106 Instruments and Controls
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light stays
on after the vehicle is started or
comes on while driving, it means
the airbag system might not be
working properly. The airbags in
the vehicle might not inflate in a
crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid
injury, have the vehicle serviced
right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center
(DIC) message may also come on.
See Airbag System
Messages 0123.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 067 for important
safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
United States
Canada and Mexico
When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check. Then, after
several more seconds, the status
indicator will light either ON or OFF,
or either the on or off symbol to let
you know the status of the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag is
allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF or the off symbol is
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has
turned off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service.

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Instruments and Controls 107
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light 0105 for more information,
including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working.
The light turns off when the engine
is started. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) also
displays a message.
See
Battery Voltage and Charging
Messages 0118.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is in ON/RUN and the engine is not
running. See
Ignition
Positions 0165.
Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when
it comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.

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.Worn out or overheated clutch
plates.
. Various electrical issues.
If this message appears, stop as
soon as possible and turn off the
ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message
on the DIC display. If the message
still displays or appears again when
you begin driving, the system needs
service. See your dealer right away.
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction
Control System (TCS). See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0177.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak system.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0177.
STABILITRAK OFF
This message displays when the
StabiliTrak system is turned off. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0177.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) is
turned off. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
TRACTION CONTROL ON
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) is
first turned on. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0177.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system. See
your dealer for service.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays and a chime
may sound when there may be a
problem with the power steering
system. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.

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166 Driving and Operating
This is the only position from which
the key can be removed. If the key
cannot be removed, make sure the
shift lever is in P (Park).
The ignition switch can bind in the
LOCK/OFF position with the wheels
turned off center. If this happens,
move the steering wheel from right
to left while turning the key to ACC/
ACCESSORY. If this does not work,
then the vehicle needs service.
Do not turn the engine off when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause a
loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable
the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the
vehicle is moving. After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the vehicle to
a safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the
ignition to LOCK/OFF. On
vehicles with an automatic
transmission, the shift lever
must be in P (Park) to turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK/
OFF position.
4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake 0176.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of power
assist in the brake and steering
systems and disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
and must be shut off while driving,
turn the ignition to ACC/
ACCESSORY. 1 (ACC/ACCESSORY) :
This
position provides power to some of
the electrical accessories. It unlocks
the steering wheel and ignition. To
move the key from ACC/
ACCESSORY to LOCK/OFF, push
in the key and then turn it to
LOCK/OFF.
2 (ON/RUN) : The ignition switch
stays in this position when the
engine is running. This position can
be used to operate the electrical
accessories, including the
ventilation fan and 12-volt power
outlets, as well as to display some
warning and indicator lights. This
position can also be used for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes. The transmission is also
unlocked in this position on
automatic transmission vehicles.
The battery could be drained if the
key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN position with the engine
off. The vehicle might not start if the
battery is allowed to drain for an
extended period of time.

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Driving and Operating 201
When TSC is applying the brakes,
the TCS/StabiliTrak indicator light
flashes to notify the driver to reduce
speed. If the trailer continues to
sway, StabiliTrak will reduce engine
torque to help slow the vehicle.
TSC will not function if StabiliTrak is
turned off. SeeTraction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0177.
Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light)
0 107. A device connected to the
DLC —such as an aftermarket
fleet or driver-behavior tracking
device —may interfere with
vehicle systems. This could affect
vehicle operation and cause a
crash. Such devices may also
access information stored in the
vehicle’s systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 072 and Adding Equipment
to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 072.

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324 Index
Lamps (cont'd)Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 109
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .112
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Lights (cont'd)
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 135
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . .110
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 105
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . . 111
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 113
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 280 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 107
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . .119
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Object Detection System . . . . . 121
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 122
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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Messages (cont'd)Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Mirrors Automatic DimmingRearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 41
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
N
NavigationOnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 165
O
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Off-Road (cont'd)
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 212
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 73
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 298
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
OnStar
®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
OnStar
®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 311
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 304
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 225
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 171
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 67
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 203
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 168
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

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Index 327
Seats (cont'd)Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 86, 88
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 142
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 204
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 291
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 292
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 301
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 187
Sidemarker
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Special Application Services . . . . 286
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Storage Areas Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 92
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 308
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Taillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 298
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 39 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235