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Instruments and Controls 109
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 110
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 110
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 110
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 111
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 121 Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 122
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 123
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 124
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 127
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . 127
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . 128
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Wait-to-Start Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 129
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 130
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 131
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 131
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 131
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 131 Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 138
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 138
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 139
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Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system. SeePassenger
Sensing System 079 for important
safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
United States
Canada
When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check. Then, after several seconds, the status
indicator will light either ON or OFF,
or the on or off symbol to let you
know the status of the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag.
If the word ON or the on symbol is
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag are allowed to
inflate.
If the word OFF or the off symbol is
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has
turned off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. See
Airbag Readiness
Light 0122 for more information,
including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working.
The light turns off when the engine
is started. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there could be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is on
with the engine not running for Key
Access or in Service Mode for
Keyless Access.
SeeIgnition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0169 orIgnition Positions
(Key Access) 0171. This light may also come on when
the system has detected a problem
with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
management system. See
Diesel
Exhaust Fluid 0183.
Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when
it comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire
specifications, can cause this light
to come on. This could lead to
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’s ability to pass
an Emissions Inspection/
Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications
0230.
Light Flashing (Gasoline
Engine Only)
If the light is flashing : A
malfunction has been detected that
could damage the emission control
system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service
may be required.
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In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is
recommended. SeeMaintenance
Schedule 0324.
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. Do not reset
the Oil Life display accidentally at
any time other than when the oil has
just been changed. It cannot be
reset accurately until the next oil
change. To reset the engine oil life
system, see Engine Oil Life System
0 239.
Oil Pressure : Oil pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa)
or in pounds per square inch (psi).
Fuel Filter Life : This display shows
an estimate of the fuel filter's
remaining useful life. If 90% Fuel
Filter Life Remaining is displayed, it
means 90% of the current fuel filter
life remains. The fuel filter life
system will alert when to change the
fuel filter on a schedule consistent
with your driving conditions. When
the remaining fuel filter life is low,
the CHANGE FUEL FILTER message will appear on the display.
Change the fuel filter as soon as
possible.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Level :
The DEF level will be
displayed as either OK, XX%,
or LOW. When LOW appears on the
display, add DEF as soon as
possible. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid
0 183.
Tire Pressure : Displays a vehicle
with the approximate pressures of
all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa)
or in pounds per square inch (psi).
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 279 andTire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0280.
Battery Voltage : Displays the
current battery voltage, if equipped.
Battery voltage changes are normal
while driving. See Charging System
Light 0123. If there is a problem
with the battery charging system,
the DIC will display a message.
Speed Warning : This display is
used to set the vehicle speed at
which the speed warning chime sounds and the alert is displayed.
The speed can be set by pressing
SET/CLR while the speed warning
display is showing.
Units :
Move
\to change between
Metric or US when the Unit display
is active. Press SET/CLR to confirm
the setting. This will change the
displays on the DIC to the type of
measurements you select.
ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO)
Items
This menu is only available on some
vehicles. Press MENU on the turn
signal lever until the ECO menu is
displayed. Use
\to scroll through
the menu items. Not all items are
available on every vehicle. The
following is a list of all possible
menu items:
Best Average Fuel Economy : The
bottom displays the best average
fuel economy (AFE) achieved for a
selected distance. The top displays
a running average of fuel economy
for the most recently traveled
selected distance. The center bar
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SeeTire Pressure Monitor System
0 279 andTire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0280.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy :
Displays the current fuel economy in
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)
or miles per gallon (mpg). This
number reflects only the
approximate fuel economy that the
vehicle has right now and changes
frequently as driving conditions
change. This display cannot be
reset.
Average Vehicle Speed : Displays
the average vehicle speed of the
vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
or miles per hour (mph). This
average is based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset. Reset the average speed
by pressing
Vwhen it is displayed.
Fuel Economy : The center
displays the approximate
instantaneous fuel economy as a
number and bar graph. Displayed
above the bar graph is a running
average of fuel economy for the
most recently traveled selected distance. Displayed below the bar
graph is the best average fuel
economy that has been achieved for
the selected distance. The selected
distance is displayed at the top of
the page as
“last xxx mi/km.”
Press
pto select the distance or
reset best value. Use
wandxto
choose the distance and press
V.
Press
wandxto select “Reset
Best Score.” Press
Vto reset the
best average fuel economy. After
reset, the best value displays “-,-”
until the selected distance has been
traveled.
The display provides information on
how current driving behavior affects
the running average and how well
recent driving compares to the best
that has been achieved for the
selected distance.
Timer : This display can be used as
a timer. To start the timer, press
V
while this display is active. The
display will show the amount of time
that has passed since the timer was
last reset. To stop the timer, press
V
briefly while this display is active
and the timer is running. To reset
the timer to zero, press and hold
V
while this display is active, or presspand select reset.
Battery Voltage : Displays the
current battery voltage, if equipped.
Battery voltage changes are normal
while driving. See Charging System
Light 0123. If there is a problem
with the battery charging system,
the DIC will display a message.
Blank Page : Shows no
information.
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If torque lock does occur, the
vehicle may need to be pushed
uphill by another vehicle to relieve
the parking pawl pressure, so you
can shift out of P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transmission shift lock
control system. The shift lock is
designed to:
.Prevent ignition key removal
unless the shift lever is in
P (Park) with the shift lever
button fully released.
. Prevent movement of the shift
lever out of P (Park) unless the
ignition is on and the brake
pedal is applied.
The shift lock release is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9-volt) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting - North
America 0306. To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN or Service Mode.
3. Press the shift lever button.
4. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If still unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button.
2. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button
again.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If the shift lever still cannot be
moved from P (Park), see your
dealer.
This vehicle may have the Seat Belt
Assurance System, which may
prevent the vehicle from shifting out
of P (Park). See Seat Belts066.
Parking over Things
That Burn
{Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.
Extended Parking
It is best not to park with the vehicle
running. If the vehicle is left running,
be sure it will not move and there is
adequate ventilation.
See Shifting Into Park 0179 and
Engine Exhaust 0181.
If the vehicle is left parked and
running with the RKE transmitter
outside the vehicle, it will continue
to run for up to half an hour.
If the vehicle is left parked and
running with the RKE transmitter
inside the vehicle, it will continue to
run for up to an hour.
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What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0333.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number on
the original battery label when a
new battery is needed.
Some vehicles are equipped with an
Absorbant Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt
battery. Installation of a standard
12-volt battery will result in reduced
battery life. When using a 12-volt
battery charger, some chargers
have an AGM battery setting on the
charger. If available, use the AGM
setting on the charger when
charging an AGM battery. Follow the
charger manufacture's instructions.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer.WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0229 and the back
cover.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0306 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
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368 Index
AutomaticClimate Control System . . . . . . . 153
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Battery - North America . . . . 250, 306
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 252
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 126
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 207
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 169
Bulb Replacement Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Headlamps and Front Turn
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 261
Taillamps and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .229, 250, 306, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2 Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 106
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 123
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 252
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 87
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312