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Driving and Operating 181
Before Driving Off-Road
.Have all necessary maintenance
and service work completed.
. Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels,
and check inflation pressure in
all tires, including the spare,
if equipped.
. Read all the information about
AWD vehicles in this manual.
. Make sure all underbody
shields, if equipped, are properly
attached.
. Know the local laws that apply to
off-road driving.
To gain more ground clearance if
needed, it may be necessary to
remove the front fascia lower air
dam. However, driving without the
air dam reduces fuel economy.
Caution
Operating the vehicle for
extended periods without the front
fascia lower air dam installed can (Continued)
Caution (Continued)
cause improper airflow to the
engine. Reattach the front fascia
air dam after off-road driving.
Loading the Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving
{Warning
.Unsecured cargo on the
load floor can be tossed
about when driving over
rough terrain. You or your
passengers can be struck
by flying objects. Secure the
cargo properly.
. Keep cargo in the cargo
area as far forward and as
low as possible. The
heaviest things should be
on the floor, forward of the
rear axle.
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Warning (Continued)
.Heavy loads on the roof
raise the vehicle's center of
gravity, making it more likely
to roll over. You can be
seriously or fatally injured if
the vehicle rolls over. Put
heavy loads inside the
cargo area, not on the roof.
For more information about loading
the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits
0 188.
Environmental Concerns
.
Always use established trails,
roads, and areas that have been
set aside for public off-road
recreational driving and obey all
posted regulations.
. Do not damage shrubs, flowers,
trees, or grasses or disturb
wildlife.
. Do not park over things that
burn. See Parking over Things
That Burn 0199.
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Driving and Operating 197
{Warning
Improper use of the heater cord
or an extension cord can damage
the cord and may result in
overheating and fire.. Plug the cord into a
three-prong electrical utility
receptacle that is protected
by a ground fault detection
function. An ungrounded
outlet could cause an
electric shock.
. Use a weatherproof,
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated
extension cord if needed.
Failure to use the
recommended extension
cord in good operating
condition, or using a
damaged heater or
extension cord, could make
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Warning (Continued)
it overheat and cause a fire,
property damage, electric
shock, and injury.
. Do not operate the vehicle
with the heater cord
permanently attached to the
vehicle. Possible heater
cord and thermostat
damage could occur.
. While in use, do not let the
heater cord touch vehicle
parts or sharp edges.
. Before starting the vehicle,
unplug the cord. Keep the
cord away from any moving
parts.
5. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine
parts. If you do not, it could be
damaged. The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
area where you will be parking the
vehicle for the best advice on this.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
Some vehicle accessories may be
used after the ignition is turned off.
The power windows and sunroof,
if equipped, will continue to work for
up to 10 minutes or until any door is
opened.
The infotainment system will
continue to work for 10 minutes,
until the driver door is opened,
or until the ignition is turned on or
placed in ACC/ACCESSORY.
Shifting Into Park
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0206.
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292 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
F14 Left front heated seat
F15 –
F16 Sunroof
F17 –
F18 Instrument panel cluster
F19 Body control module 1
F20 Rear seat entertainment
F21 Body control module 4
F22 Infotainment USB data/Aux jack
F23 Body control module 2
F24 USB charger/ Wireless charging
F25 Park assist
F26 CIM
F27 – Fuses
Usage
F28 Heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning/
Information
communication
system display
F29 Radio
F30 Steering wheel adjustment controls
F31 Front blower
F32 DC AC inverter
F33 Driver power seat
F34 Passenger power seat
F35 Battery IEC 1 feed
F36 Electric power steering
F37 Rear seat entertainment/USB
charge/Wireless
charging module/
Auxiliary power
outlet/Lighter Fuses
Usage
F38 Body control module 8
F39 –
Circuit
Breakers Usage
F40 –
F41 –
F42 Auxiliary power outlet/Lighter
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Service and Maintenance 351
.Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0271.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0276.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0303.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0310.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0338.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage,
including cracks or tears in the
rubber boots, loose or missing
parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See Exterior Care
0 338.
. Inspect power steering for
proper attachment, connections,
binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
. Visually inspect halfshafts and
drive shafts for excessive wear,
lubricant leaks, and/or damage
including: tube dents or cracks, constant velocity joint or
universal joint looseness,
cracked or missing boots, loose
or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness,
loose or missing fasteners, and
axle seal leaks.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 078.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0338.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0280.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0280. .
Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 280.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. If the hold
open ability is low, service the
gas strut. See Gas Strut(s)
0 282.
. Check tire sealant expiration
date, if equipped. See Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
0 319.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof056.
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400 Index
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
RoadsDriving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 365
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . 377
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 372
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Seat Belts (cont'd)
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 78
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 77
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 67
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 62
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 61
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 105
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 259
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 361
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Service (cont'd)
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 362
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 372
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Shopping Bag Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 236
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Special Application Services . . . . 355
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 280
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Index 401
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Cargo Management System . . . 111
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 109
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . 269 System (cont'd)
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 379
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 369
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 48Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303, 304
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 306
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 305 Tires (cont'd)
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Terminology and Definitions . . 300
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 316
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 243
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 243
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 335
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 254
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335