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3. Browse the menu bypressing
QTUNE/FF-REW
FOLDER
Rup or down. The
system will speak the current
menu option. Depending on the
audio display, it will also show
the current menu option.
4. Press
g Vto select the menu
option.
5. Press
Vto go back to the
previous menu.
6. Press and hold
Vfor
five seconds to exit.
Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 273.
“Made for iPod” and“Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . 129
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Maintenance
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Climate Control
Systems
The vehicle’s heating, cooling, and
ventilation can be controlled with
this system.
1. Air Delivery Mode Control
2. Outside Air/Recirculation AirIntake Control
3. Temperature Control
4. A/C (Air Conditioning)
5. Fan Control
6. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) 7. Heated Mirrors (If Equipped)
A:
Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Turning the
fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The
fan must be turned on to run the air
conditioning compressor.
Temperature Control : Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the current airflow mode.
Select from the following air delivery
modes:
Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
\: Air is divided between the
instrument panel and floor outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
W: This mode clears the windows
of fog or moisture. Air is directed to
the floor, windshield, and side
window outlets.
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1:This mode clears the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
In defrost or defog mode, excessive
air conditioning use can cause the
windows to fog. If this happens,
change the air delivery mode to
Y
and reduce the fan speed.
Move the air intake control to
%
orMto select the outside air or
recirculation modes.
%: This mode pulls outside air
inside the vehicle.
M: This mode recirculates and
helps to quickly cool the air inside
the vehicle. It can be used to reduce
the outside air and odors that may
enter the vehicle.
Using the recirculation mode for
extended periods may cause the
windows to fog. If this happens,
select the defrost mode. To allow outside air to enter in these
conditions, move the air intake
control to
%.
A/C : Turn the fan control to the
desired speed and press A/C . The
air conditioning does not operate
when the fan control knob is in the
off position. Press A/C to turn the air
conditioning on and off. When A/C
is pressed, an indicator light comes
on to show that the air conditioning
is on.
For quick cool down on hot days:
1. Open the windows to let hot air escape.
2. Move the air intake control to
M.
3. Press A/C .
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest
Aspeed.
Using these settings together for
long periods of time may cause the
air inside the vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has
cooled, move the air intake control
to
%
Rear Window Defogger and
Heated Outside Mirrors
N:
If equipped, press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off.
An indicator light comes on in the
display to show that the feature is
on. This helps to clear frost from the
rear window and outside mirrors.
The ignition must be on for the
defogger to work.
The rear window defogger can be
turned off by pressing
1again or
by turning the ignition to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK.
M: If equipped, press to turn on
or off. An indicator light comes on in
the display to show that the feature
is on. This helps to clear fog or frost
from the surface of the mirror. The
ignition must be in the ON position
for the heated outside mirrors
to work.
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Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object on the inside rear window
can damage the antenna or
defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not stick anything to the rear
window.
Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are on the sides
and center of the instrument panel.
Open, close, or turn the slats to
adjust the airflow.
Move the sliding knob to adjust the
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.
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Maintenance
Service
This vehicle may have the new
environmentally friendly refrigerant,
R1234yf. This refrigerant has a
significantly reduced global warming
impact on the environment,
compared to the traditional
automotive refrigerant, R-134a. 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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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 137
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 138
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 140
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 144
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Parking over ThingsThat Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Automatic Transmission
Continuously VariableTransmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . 150
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 157
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driver Assistance Systems
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . 163
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 171
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
.Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the seat belt. See Seat Belts043.
. Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
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.Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious —or even
fatal —collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second. In
that time, a vehicle moving at
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
include:
. Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front
of you.
. Avoid needless heavy braking.
. Keep pace with traffic.
Vacuum Assisted Brakes
The brake booster aids braking by
using engine vacuum. If the engine
stops, you can stop the vehicle by
pressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be required to stop the
vehicle, and stopping distance will
be longer.
{Warning
If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
Braking will be harder.
Steering
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power
steering. It does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require
increased effort.
If the steering assist is used for an
extended period of time while the
vehicle is not moving, power assist
may be reduced.