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Memory Features
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to save and recall their unique
seat positions for driving the vehicle,
and a shared exit position for getting
out of the vehicle. Other feature
positions may also be saved, such as
power mirrors and power steering
wheel, if equipped. Memory positions
are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2
for automatic memory recalls.
Before saving, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and release
SET; a beep will sound. Then
immediately press and hold 1, 2,or
B(Exit) until two beeps sound.
To manually recall these positions,
press and hold 1, 2, or
Buntil the
saved position is reached.
When Auto Memory Recall is enabled
in vehicle personalization, positions
previously saved to memory buttons
1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition
is changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
When Easy Exit Options is enabled in
vehicle personalization, the feature
automatically recalls the previously
saved exit position when exiting the
vehicle.
Memory adjustments may not be
available upon delivery or after service
until steps in “Saving Memory
Positions” section are performed. See
Memory Seats 058.
Second Row Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded
down to increase cargo space.
See Rear Seats 063.
Heated Seats
Uplevel Buttons Shown, Base Buttons
Similar
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the vehicle must be
running.
Press
J/Morz/Lto heat the
driver or passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button,
the seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then to the off setting.
The indicator lights next to the
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Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have exterior
memory mirrors. SeeMemory Seats
0 58.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone
Alert. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 232.
Turn Signal Indicator
If equipped with turn signal indicators
on the mirror housings, the indicator
will flash when a turn signal or the
hazard warning flashers are used.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent damage
when going through an automatic
car wash.
Push the mirror outward to return it
to the original position.
Heated Mirrors
K
: Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
(Base) 0158 orDual Automatic Climate
Control System (Uplevel) 0162.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to
a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows
the curb to be seen when parallel
parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
. The ignition is turned off.
. The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0135.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on
the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened
with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped with a manual rearview
mirror, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it for nighttime
use to avoid glare from the headlamps
from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.
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To adjust the head restraint forward
and rearward, press the button located
on the side facing of the head
restraint and move it forward or
rearward until the desired locking
position is reached. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked
in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
Rear Seats
The vehicle's rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up
to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is locked
in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head restraint
down. Try to move the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
Rear outboard head restraints are not
removable.
Front Seats
Easy Entry Seat
High Performance Seat
1. Seat Adjustment Switch
2. Folding Seatback Handle
If equipped, the front seats can be
moved out of the way to make it
easier to get in and out of the
rear seat.
To fold the seatback, lift the
handle (2) on top of the seatback. The
seatback will fold forward.
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Rear Seats
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be
folded for more cargo space. Fold a
seatback only when the vehicle is not
moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
To fold the seatback:
1. Disconnect the rear seat belt mini-latch using a key in the slot
on the mini-buckle, and let the
belt retract.
2. Pull the lever on top of theseatback toward you to unlock
the seatback.
A red tab near the seatback lever
raises when the seatback is
unlocked.
3. Fold the seatback forward. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to fold the
other seatback, if desired.
Raising the Seatback
{Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
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{Warning
Children can be seriously injured or
strangled if a shoulder belt is
wrapped around their neck. The
shoulder belt can tighten but
cannot be loosened if it is locked.
The shoulder belt locks when it is
pulled all the way out of the
retractor. It unlocks when the
shoulder belt is allowed to go all
the way back into the retractor, but
it cannot do this if it is wrapped
around a child’s neck. If the
shoulder belt is locked and
tightened around a child’s neck, the
only way to loosen the belt is to
cut it.
Buckle any unused seat belts
behind the child restraint so
children cannot reach them. Pull
the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock, and
tighten the belt behind the child
restraint after the child restraint
has been installed.
Caution
Do not let the LATCH attachments
rub against the vehicle’s seat belts.
This may damage these parts.
If necessary, move buckled seat
belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH
attachments.
Do not fold the rear seatback when
the seat is occupied. Do not fold the
empty rear seat with a seat belt
buckled. This could damage the
seat belt or the seat. Unbuckle and
return the seat belt to its stowed
position, before folding the seat.
If you need to secure more than one
child restraint in the rear seat, see
Where to Put the Restraint 089.
1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
does not have lower attachments
or the desired seating position
does not have lower anchors,
secure the child restraint with
the top tether and the seat belts. Refer to the child restraint
manufacturer instructions and
the instructions in this manual.
1.1. Find the lower anchors for
the desired seating
position.
1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the
child restraint to the lower
anchors.
2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that
the top tether be attached, attach
and tighten the top tether to the
top tether anchor, if equipped.
Refer to the child restraint
instructions and the following
steps:
2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
2.2. Open the top tether anchor cover to expose the anchor.
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weight of the driver, passengers,
and cargo should never exceed the
vehicle's capacity weight.
Certification Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specific Certification
label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The label
may show the gross weight
capacity of the vehicle, called the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel, and cargo.
{Warning
Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
.Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as far
forward as possible. Try to
spread the weight evenly.
.Never stack heavier things,
like suitcases, inside the
vehicle so that some of
them are above the tops of
the seats.
.Do not leave an unsecured
child restraint in the
vehicle.
.Secure loose items in the
vehicle.
.Do not leave a seat folded
down unless needed.
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Follow these recommended guidelines
during the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) of
driving this vehicle. Parts have a
break-in period and performance will
be better in the long run.
For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi):
. Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
. Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm.
. Avoid driving at any one constant
speed, fast or slow.
. Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle when the engine
speed will exceed 4000 rpm.
. Do not let the engine labor. Never
lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. With a manual
transmission, shift to the next
lower gear. This rule applies at all
times, not just during the break-in
period.
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E
Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 240
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 274
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 277
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 246
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 117
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257, 262
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Engine (cont'd)
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 146
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 151
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 148
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 255
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 231 Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Front Seats Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 126
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236, 237
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 274
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 277
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
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Maintenance Schedule (cont'd)Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 120
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Matching Active Rev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . 46
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 291N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
OnStar Additional Information . . . . 362
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Park (cont'd)
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201, 203
Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 77
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 244
Performance Data Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108