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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner ’s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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RDM :Press while a compact disc
is playing to adjust the random
pattern of how the CD plays.
Preset Numbers 1–6 : Press to
store a favorite radio station.
ENTER/SETTING/CLOCK and
TUNE/FOLDER : Press to show the
SETTINGS display. Turn the TUNE/
FOLDER knob to navigate the
options and press ENTER/
SETTING/CLOCK to make a
selection.
Press to show the CLOCK display.
Turn the TUNE/FOLDER knob and
select Set Time to adjust the time.
Press ENTER/SETTING/CLOCK to
confirm the adjustment.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Infotainment 0108.
Storing a Favorite Station
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2,
and six AM), can be programmed on
the six numbered buttons.
For more information on storing a
favorite station, see Operation
0 110.
Setting the Clock
For detailed instructions on setting
the clock for your specific audio
system, see Clock083.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has an AUX input jack
and USB port on the center stack.
External devices such as an iPod,
laptop computer, MP3 player,
cassette player, or CD changer can
be connected to the auxiliary port
using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input cable.
This input jack is not an audio
output; do not plug headphones into
the auxiliary input jack.
See Auxiliary Jack 0118.
Bluetooth®
If equipped with a Bluetooth system,
it allows users with a
Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to
make and receive hands-free calls
using the vehicle’ s audio system
and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the Bluetooth
system before it can be used in the
vehicle. Not all phones will support
all functions. For more information,
see www.gm.com/bluetooth and
Bluetooth
0120.
Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio and Bluetooth controls
(if equipped) can be adjusted at the
steering wheel.
SOURCE : Press to change
between AM, FM, CD, USB, and
AUX devices.
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This light is used to indicate the
status of the anti-theft alarm system
when the ignition is turned off. The
light will flash to indicate the system
is armed.
If this light stays on when the
ignition is in ON, the system needs
service.
SeeVehicle Alarm System 030 and
Immobilizer Operation 032.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0103 for more information.
Low Washer Fluid
Warning Light
If equipped, the low washer fluid
warning light comes on when the
windshield washer fluid is low. See
Washer Fluid 0191.
Cruise Control Light
The CRUISE light comes on when
the cruise control is on.
See Cruise Control 0161 for more
information.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when a door is
open or not securely latched. Before
driving, check that all doors are
properly closed.
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 103
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 104
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lighting Features
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever on the left side of
the steering column.
There are three positions:
OFF : Turns all the lamps off,
except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5: Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder
A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened while the ignition is
off and the exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
2 3
(Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer) : Push the turn signal
lever away from you and release, to
turn the high beams on. To return to
low beams, push the lever again or
pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the
high-beam headlamps are on.
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air conditioner controls. Connect the
iPod specific end of the cable to the
iPod and the USB end of the cable
to the USB connection port on the
vehicle. If your iPod supports
charging via a USB connection, its
battery will be charged while
connected to the vehicle with the
ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
While connected to the vehicle, the
iPod can only be operated by the
vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod from the
vehicle, remove the USB end of the
cable from the USB connection port
on the vehicle, then remove the
cable from the iPod.
Compatible Devices
Most devices are compatible. Make
sure that your iPod firmware is
updated.
Audio Main Operation
Turn the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY. Press iPod MENU or
MEDIA repeatedly to switch to the
iPod mode.If the audio system is turned off
while the iPod is playing, the iPod
plays when the audio system is
turned back on.
If the audio system is off, pressing
iPod MENU or MEDIA turns the
audio system on and plays the iPod.
If the audio system is on, the audio
system automatically begins playing
tracks from the iPod when it is
plugged into the USB port.
gSEEK/TRACKd
Pressgordto skip backward or
forward one track.
Press and hold
gordfor
1.5 seconds while a track is playing
to reverse or fast forward the track
being played. The track plays at an
increased speed while reversing or
fast forwarding. When the button is
released, the track returns to normal
play speed. RPT (Repeat)
When RPT is pressed while a track
is being played, the play pattern can
be changed between Repeat Off,
Track Repeat, and All Repeat.
RDM (Random)
When RDM is pressed while a track
is being played, the play pattern can
be changed between Shuffle Off,
Track Shuffle, and Shuffle Off.
0BACK
When
0BACK is pressed, it
returns to the previous menu.
Auxiliary Jack
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The auxiliary input jack is on the
center stack. External devices such
as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3
player, cassette player, or CD
changer can be connected to the
auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input cable.
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280 Index
Engine (cont'd)Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 275
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 103
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 103
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
F
Filter,Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 104
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Fluid Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 97
Requirements, California . . . . . 171
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 199
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
GaugesFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Gauges (cont'd)
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 242
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 104
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 103
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 138
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 157
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 34
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jack Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 23
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 202
Lamps Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 104
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
LATCH System Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Lighting
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Lights (cont'd)
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . 93
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 103
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Low Washer Fluid Warning . . . . . 98
Overdrive Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Warning, Power Steering . . . . . . . 95
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27