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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0182.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 170.
IntelliBeam
®System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0166.
3. Manual Mode 0215 (If
Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0132.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0148 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0150.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0124.
6. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0220.
All Wheel Drive Button (If
Equipped). See Driver Mode
Control 0222. Sport Mode Button (If
Equipped) or Tow/Haul Mode
Button (If Equipped). See
Driver Mode Control
0222.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0169.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers
0170.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0235 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0247
(If Equipped).
9. Infotainment 0175.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0176.
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 068 (If Equipped).
11. Wireless Charging 0129 (If
Equipped).
12. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0210.
13. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0200.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0123. 15.
Horn 0124.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0123 (Out of View).
17. Cruise Control 0224.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0226
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0123
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0239 (If Equipped).
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 266.
19. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0140.
20. Exterior Lamp Controls 0166.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0171.
22. Electric Parking Brake 0218.

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The power outlets are:
.Under the front of the center
console.
. In the rear cargo area.
To use the outlets, remove the
cover.
See Power Outlets 0127.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, the Universal Remote
System allows for garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices to be
programmed to work with these
buttons in the vehicle.
See Universal Remote System
0 162.
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
must be active to operate the
sunroof.
See Ignition Positions 0200 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 205.
1. Sunroof Switch (SLIDE)
2. Vent Switch (TILT)

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Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
must be active to operate the
sunroof.
SeeIgnition Positions 0200 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 205.
1. Sunroof Switch (SLIDE)
2. Vent Switch (TILT)
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close :
Press and release
D(1) to
express-open the sunroof. The
sunshade will not open
automatically. Press and release
g(1) to express-close the
sunroof.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Fully
press
D(1) to open the sunroof.
The sunshade will not automatically
open with the sunroof. Release to
stop at the desired position. Fully
press
g(1) to close the sunroof.
Release to stop at the desired
position.
Tilt Switch
Vent Feature : Press
E(2) to vent
the sunroof. Press again and hold to
open the sunroof. Release to stop at
the desired position. The sunshade
will not open automatically. Press
g(2) to express-close the
sunroof. Press again to stop the
movement. The front sunshade can only be
opened and closed manually. The
sunshade can be opened by
pushing up on the handle, and
closed by pulling forward on the
handle until it latches.
If equipped, the rear sunshade can
only be opened or closed manually.
To open, press the latch button (if
equipped) on the handle while
pushing up to unlatch it. The
sunshade will retract to the open
position. To close the sunshade, pull
the handle forward until it latches.
Do not try to close the sunshade
while the sunroof is fully opened or
in the vent position.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic
reversal system that is only active
when the sunroof is operated in
express-close mode.

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When this light comes on, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) also
displays a message.
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
Service Mode. SeeIgnition
Positions 0200.
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.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire
specifications, can cause this light
to come on. This could lead to
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Caution (Continued)
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’s ability to pass
an Emissions Inspection/
Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications
0265.
If the light is flashing : A
malfunction has been detected that
could damage the emission control
system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service
may be required.
To help prevent damage, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid hard
accelerations and uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the
amount of cargo being hauled as
soon as possible.
If the light continues to flash, find a
safe place to park. Turn the vehicle
off and wait at least 10 seconds
before restarting the engine. If the
light is still flashing, follow the

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 193
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 194
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 196
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 200
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 210
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 218
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 219
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . 222
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . 226
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 234
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 235
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 245
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . 247
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 250
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

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Warning (Continued)
.Do not leave a seat
folded down unless
needed.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will
perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:. Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
for the first 800 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle
starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake or slow the vehicle.
. Avoid making hard stops for
the first 300 km (200 mi) or
so. During this time the new
brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
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Caution (Continued)
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
linings.
Following break-in, engine speed
and load can be gradually
increased.
Ignition Positions
Vehicles with Keyless Access have
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If the tire is overinflated by more
than 35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will
sound multiple times and the turn
signal lamp will continue to flash for
eight seconds after filling stops. To
release and correct the pressure,
while the turn signal lamp is still
flashing, briefly press the center of
the valve stem. When the
recommended pressure is reached,
the horn sounds once.
If the turn signal lamp does not flash
within 15 seconds after starting to
inflate the tire, the tire fill alert has
not been activated or is not working.
If the hazard warning flashers are
on, the tire fill alert visual feedback
will not work properly.
The TPMS will not activate the tire
fill alert properly under the following
conditions:
.There is interference from an
external device or transmitter.
. The air pressure from the
inflation device is not sufficient
to inflate the tire. .
There is a malfunction in
the TPMS.
. There is a malfunction in the
horn or turn signal lamps.
. The identification code of the
TPMS sensor is not registered to
the system.
. The battery of the TPMS sensor
is low.
If the tire fill alert does not operate
due to TPMS interference, move the
vehicle about 1 m (3 ft) back or
forward and try again. If the tire fill
alert feature is not working, use a
tire pressure gauge.
TPMS Sensor Matching
Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tire/wheel position after rotating the
vehicle’s tires or replacing one or
more of the TPMS sensors. The
TPMS sensor matching process
should also be performed after
replacing a spare tire with a road
tire containing the TPMS sensor. The malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off at the next
ignition cycle. The sensors are
matched to the tire/wheel positions,
using a TPMS relearn tool, in the
following order: driver side front
tire, passenger side front tire,
passenger side rear tire, and driver
side rear. See your dealer for
service or to purchase a relearn
tool. A TPMS relearn tool can also
be purchased. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Sensor Activation Tool at
www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or
call 1-800-GM TOOLS
(1-800-468-6657).
There are two minutes to match the
first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes
longer, the matching process stops
and must be restarted.
The TPMS sensor matching
process is:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Place the vehicle in Service Mode. See Ignition Positions
0 200.

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G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 162Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Gauges Engine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 339
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 170
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Headlamps (cont'd)
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 146
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 168
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 147
Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 180
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 303
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 194
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 219
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 180
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 53
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 30
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 296
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 169
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171