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Caution (Continued)
.New brake linings also need
a break-in period. Avoid
making hard stops during
the first 322 km (200 mi).
This is recommended every
time brake linings are
replaced.
. Should the vehicle be used
for racing or competitive
driving (after break-in), the
rear axle lubricant must be
replaced beforehand.
See Track Events and Competitive
Driving 0198.
Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with pushbutton
start.
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 029.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
must be on and the brake pedal
must be applied. Stopping the Engine/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) 0215.
Automatic Transmission
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the
ignition will return to ACC/
ACCESSORY and display a
message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). When the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park), the ignition
system will turn OFF.
Manual Transmission
If the vehicle is stationary, the
ignition will turn off, and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0215.
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Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the
proper gear.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
SeeAdd-On Electrical Equipment
0 247.
For an automatic transmission,
move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle
when it is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped. For a manual transmission, place
the shift lever in Neutral with the
parking brake engaged. Hold the
clutch pedal down to the floor and
start the engine.
The RKE transmitter must be inside
the vehicle for the ignition to work.
Cell phone chargers can interfere
with the operation of the Keyless
Access system. Battery chargers
should not be plugged in when
starting or turning off the engine.
To start the vehicle:
1. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, press the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE
START/STOP on the
instrument panel. For vehicles
with a manual transmission,
press the clutch pedal first,
then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
If there is no RKE transmitter in
the vehicle or if there is
something causing interference
with it, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display a
message. 2. When the engine begins
cranking, let go of the button
and the engine cranks
automatically until it starts.
If the battery in the RKE
transmitter is weak, the DIC will
display a message. The vehicle
can still be driven.
See “Starting the Vehicle with a
Low Transmitter Battery” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 029. If the
RKE transmitter battery is
dead, insert it into the rear
cupholder to enable engine
starting.
3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
4. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed,
wait 15 seconds before trying
again to let the cranking motor
cool down.
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demands are required, such as
accelerating from a stop, passing,
or merging onto a freeway, the
system will maintain full-cylinder
operation.
Extended Parking
It is better not to park with the
vehicle running. If the vehicle is left
while running, follow the proper
steps to be sure the vehicle will not
move and there is adequate
ventilation.
SeeShifting Into Park 0215 and
Engine Exhaust 0217.
If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while
running and the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is outside
the vehicle, the vehicle will turn off
after one hour.
If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while
running and the RKE transmitter is
inside, the vehicle will run for two
hours. At the end of the second
hour, the vehicle will turn off.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is
taken out of P (Park) while it is
running.
Engine Exhaust
{Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas
with poor ventilation
(parking garages, tunnels,
deep snow that may block
underbody airflow or tail
pipes).
. The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different.
. The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
. The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified,
damaged, or improperly
repaired.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not
completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or
if it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle: . Drive it only with the
windows completely down.
. Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.
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California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.Damage to suspension components
caused by modifying vehicle height
outside of factory settings will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non-GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, see
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 082.
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work
{Warning
It can be dangerous to work on
your vehicle if you do not have
the proper knowledge, service
manual, tools, or parts. Always
follow owner ’s manual procedures
and consult the service manual
for your vehicle before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own service
work, use the proper service
manual. It tells you much more
about how to service the vehicle
than this manual can. To order the
proper service manual, see Service
Publications Ordering Information
0 357.
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 082.
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J
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 29
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 289
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 150
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 241
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
LATCH System Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Theater Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 125
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 125
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 128
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 149
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 121
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Lights (cont'd)
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . 235
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 128
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 330 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 123
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PersonalizationVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 177
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 215
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 69
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 360
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 354
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .249, 271, 314, Back CoverR
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 358
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 239
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 319
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 83
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 359
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ride Control Systems Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 235
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 347
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218