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54 Keys, Doors, and Windows
by pressingKon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the liftgate, or the
hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
alarm is activated, the turn signals
flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn
off the alarm if it has been activated:
. Press
Kon the RKE transmitter.
. Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system.
. Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
. Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have exited. .
Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter, or use the
Keyless Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with
the key will not disarm the
system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps three
times, an alarm occurred previously
while the alarm system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
Power Sounder, Inclination
Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system features, this
system may also have a power
sounder, inclination sensor, and
intrusion sensor.
The power sounder provides an
audible alarm which is distinct from
the vehicle’ s horn. It has its own power source, and can sound an
alarm if the vehicle’s battery is
compromised.
The inclination sensor can set off
the alarm if it senses movement of
the vehicle, such as a change in
vehicle orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can activate the
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
into the vehicle’s interior. Do not
allow passengers or pets to remain
in the vehicle when the intrusion
sensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent
system and activating the intrusion
sensor:
.
Make sure all doors and
windows are completely closed.
. Secure any loose items such as
a sunshades.
. Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the
sensors in the front overhead
console.
. Close DVD screens before
leaving the vehicle.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 55
Intrusion and Inclination
Sensors Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensors be
deactivated if pets are left in the
vehicle or the vehicle is being
transported.
With the vehicle off, press
oin
the front overhead console to turn
off the feature. The indicator light will come on
momentarily, indicating that these
sensors have been disabled until
the next time the alarm system is
armed.
Immobilizer
See
Radio Frequency Statement
0 431.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the vehicle is
turned off. The system is automatically
disarmed when the ignition is turned
from off to on.
The security light, in the instrument
cluster, comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged,
try another ignition key. It may be
necessary to check the fuse. See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
0337.
If the engine still does not start with
the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start, the
first key may be faulty. See your
dealer.
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OnStar 437
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
Qto set up an account.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar or connected
services if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold, transferred, or if the
lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
or connected service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote
Services, Roadside Assistance, and
Hands-Free Calling are available on
most vehicles. Not all OnStar
services are available everywhere
or on all vehicles. For more
information, a full description of
OnStar services, system limitations,
and OnStar User Terms, Privacy
Statement, and Software Terms:
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
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IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . 229
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 252
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 298
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 316
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 194, 198
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Passenger Sensing System . . 100
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 96
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 154
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 269
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 244 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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Seats (cont'd)Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 67
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Second Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . .122, 124, 125
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 302
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 416
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 417
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 427
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 269
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Special Application Services . . . . 409
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Steps
Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 128
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193, 434
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
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T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 424
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 55
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355, 356
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 358
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 357
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Tires (cont'd)
Terminology and Definitions . . 352
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 368
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 278
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 278
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 385
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 296
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . 160
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Trailer
Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 296
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . 313, 316
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 366
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 180Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 417
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215