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220 Driving and Operating
diagnostics, and to verify the proper
operation of the malfunction
indicator lamp as may be required
for emission inspection purposes.
The switch stays in this position
when the engine is running. The
transmission is also unlocked in this
position on automatic transmission
vehicles.
If the key is left in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position
with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. The vehicle may not
start if the battery is allowed to drain
for an extended period of time.
3 (START) :This is the position that
starts the engine. When the engine
starts, release the key. The ignition
switch returns to ON/RUN for
driving.
A warning tone will sound when the
driver door is opened and the
ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF, and the key is in the
ignition.Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access)
Vehicles with Keyless Access have
pushbutton starting.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter must be in the vehicle for
the system to operate. If the
pushbutton start is not working, the
vehicle may be near a strong radio
antenna signal causing interference
to the Keyless Access system.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Keyless Access)
0 34 orRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 032. To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN and the brake pedal must
be applied.
Stopping the Engine/LOCK/
OFF (No Indicator Lights) :
When
the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to turn
the engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0225.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the
ignition will return to ACC/
ACCESSORY and display the
message SHIFT TO PARK in the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Transmission Messages 0169.
When the vehicle is shifted into
P (Park), the ignition system will
switch to OFF.
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.
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Driving and Operating 235
Drive Systems
Four-Wheel Drive
If equipped, four-wheel drive
engages the front axle for extra
traction.
Caution
Do not drive on clean, dry
pavement in 4
mand 4n(if
equipped) for an extended period
of time. These conditions may
cause premature wear on the
vehicle’s powertrain.
Driving on clean, dry pavement in
4HI or 4LO may:
. Cause a vibration to be felt in
the steering system.
. Cause tires to wear faster.
. Make the transfer case harder to
shift, and cause it to run noisier.
{Warning
Shifting the transfer case to
N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle
to roll even if the transmission is
in P (Park). You or someone else
could be seriously injured. Be
sure to set the parking brake
before placing the transfer case in
N (Neutral). See Parking Brake
0 239.
Caution
Extended high-speed operation in
4
nmay damage or shorten the
life of the drivetrain.
Engagement noise and bump when
shifting between 4
nand 4mor from
N (Neutral), with the engine running,
is normal.
Shifting into 4
nwill turn Traction
Control and StabiliTrak®off. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0241.
Automatic Transfer Case
If equipped, use the transfer case
knob next to the steering wheel to
shift into and out of four-wheel drive.
All of the lights will blink on then off
momentarily when the ignition is
moved to the ON/RUN position. The
light that remains on will indicate the
state of the Transfer Case.
If the indicator mark on the switch
does not match up with the light
then that likely means the switch
was moved when the ignition
was off.
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Alerting the Driver
Without Head-Up Display
With Head-Up Display
If ACC is engaged, driver action
may be required when ACC cannot
apply sufficient braking because of
approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
When this condition occurs, six red
lights or the collision alert symbol on
the HUD, if equipped, will flash on
the windshield, and either eight
beeps will sound from the front,
or both sides of the Safety Alert
Seat will pulse five times. See
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0171. See
Defensive Driving 0202.
Approaching and Following a
Vehicle
The vehicle ahead indicator is in the
instrument cluster and HUD,
if equipped.
The vehicle ahead indicator only
displays when a vehicle is detected
in your vehicle’s path moving in the
same direction.
If this indicator is not displaying,
ACC will not respond to or brake to
vehicles ahead.
ACC automatically slows the vehicle
down and adjusts vehicle speed to
follow the vehicle in front at the
selected follow gap. The vehicle
speed increases or decreases to
follow the vehicle in front of you, but
will not exceed the set speed. It may
apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, the brake
lights will come on. The automatic
braking may feel or sound different
than if the brakes were applied
manually. This is normal.
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving
Objects
{Warning
ACC may not detect and react to
stopped or slow-moving vehicles
ahead of you. For example, the
system may not brake for a
vehicle it has never detected
moving. This can occur in
stop-and-go traffic or when a
vehicle suddenly appears due to
a vehicle ahead changing lanes.
Your vehicle may not stop and
could cause a crash. Use caution
when using ACC. Your complete
attention is always required while
driving and you should be ready
to take action and apply the
brakes.
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Driving and Operating 257
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, the FCA system may
help to avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat.
FCA also lights an amber visual
alert if following another vehicle
much too closely.
FCA detects vehicles within a
distance of approximately 60 m
(197 ft) and operates at speeds
above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the
vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC), it can detect vehicles to
distances of approximately 110 m
(360 ft) and operates at all speeds.
SeeAdaptive Cruise Control 0246.
{Warning
FCA is a warning system and
does not apply the brakes. When
approaching a slower-moving or
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Warning (Continued)
stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,
or when following a vehicle too
closely, FCA may not provide a
warning with enough time to help
avoid a crash. It also may not
provide any warning at all. FCA
does not warn of pedestrians,
animals, signs, guardrails,
bridges, construction barrels,
or other objects. Be ready to take
action and apply the brakes. See
Defensive Driving0202.
FCA can be disabled with either the
FCA steering wheel control or,
if equipped, through vehicle
personalization. See “Collision/
Detection Systems” underVehicle
Personalization 0171.
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
FCA warnings will not occur unless
the FCA system detects a vehicle
ahead. When a vehicle is detected,
the vehicle ahead indicator will
display green. Vehicles may not be
detected on curves, highway exit
ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility;
or if a vehicle ahead is partially
blocked by pedestrians or other
objects. FCA will not detect another
vehicle ahead until it is completely
in the driving lane.
{Warning
FCA does not provide a warning
to help avoid a crash, unless it
detects a vehicle. FCA may not
detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA
sensor is blocked by dirt, snow,
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How the System Works
The LCA symbol lights up in the
side mirrors when the system
detects a moving vehicle in the next
lane over that is in the side blind
zone or rapidly approaching that
zone from behind. A lit LCA symbol
indicates it may be unsafe to
change lanes. Before making a lane
change, check the LCA display,
check mirrors, glance over your
shoulder, and use the turn signals.
Left Side MirrorDisplayRight Side Mirror Display
When the vehicle is started, both
outside mirror LCA displays will
briefly come on to indicate the
system is operating. When the
vehicle is in a forward gear, the left
or right side mirror display will light
up if a moving vehicle is detected in
the next lane over in that blind zone
or rapidly approaching that zone. If the turn signal is activated in the
same direction as a detected
vehicle, this display will flash as an
extra warning not to change lanes.
LCA can be disabled through
vehicle personalization using the
Side Blind Zone Alert option. See
“Collision/Detection Systems”
under
Vehicle Personalization 0171.
If LCA is disabled by the driver, the
LCA mirror displays will not light up.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
The LCA system requires some
driving for the system to calibrate to
maximum performance. This
calibration may occur more quickly if
the vehicle is driving on a straight
highway road with traffic and
roadside objects (e.g., guardrails,
barriers).
LCA displays may not come on
when passing a vehicle quickly, for
a stopped vehicle, or when towing a
trailer. The LCA detection zones
that extend back from the side of
the vehicle do not move further back
when a trailer is towed. Use caution
while changing lanes when towing a trailer. LCA may alert to objects
attached to the vehicle, such as a
trailer, bicycle, or object extending
out to either side of the vehicle.
Attached objects may also interfere
with the detection of vehicles. This
is normal system operation; the
vehicle does not need service.
LCA may not always alert the driver
to vehicles in the next lane over,
especially in wet conditions or when
driving on sharp curves. The system
does not need to be serviced. The
system may light up due to
guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and
other non-moving objects. This is
normal system operation; the
vehicle does not need service.
LCA may not operate when the LCA
sensors in the left or right corners of
the rear bumper are covered with
mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in
heavy rainstorms. For cleaning
instructions, see "Washing the
Vehicle" under
Exterior Care0366.
If the DIC still displays the system
unavailable message after cleaning
both sides of the vehicle toward the
rear corners of the vehicle, see your
dealer.
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Service and Maintenance 383
Additional
Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services—their
trained dealer technicians know
your vehicle best. Your dealer can
also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your
vehicle may need attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions
to look for that may indicate
services are required. Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.
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 0386 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.
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Index 421
FluidAutomatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 294, 297
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 259
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 235, 307
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . 148
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 69
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Fuel (cont'd)
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 151
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 227
Requirements, California . . . . . 266
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321, 324
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 179Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Gauges Engine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 139
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Transmission Temperature . . . . 141
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Gauges (cont'd)
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 375
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 186
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 152
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 184
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 152
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HeatedRear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, 196
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 335
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 210
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 240
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, 196
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 218, 220
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Indicator Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 57
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 164
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . 32, 34
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 31
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 329
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 185
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 145
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Lamps (cont'd)
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 261
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 263
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 148
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
LATCH System Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . 106
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Level Control Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 187
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 147