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Keys, Doors, and Windows 59
The front sunshade can only be
opened and closed manually. The
sunshade can be opened by
pushing up on the handle, and
closed by pulling forward on the
handle until it latches.
If equipped, the rear sunshade can
only be opened or closed manually.
To open, press the latch button (if
equipped) on the handle while
pushing up to unlatch it. The
sunshade will retract to the open
position. To close the sunshade, pull
the handle forward until it latches.
Do not try to close the sunshade
while the sunroof is fully opened or
in the vent position.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic
reversal system that is only active
when the sunroof is operated in
express-close mode.If an object is in the path while
express closing, the reversal system
will detect an object, stop, and open
the sunroof again.
If frost or other conditions prevent
closing, override the feature by
closing the sunroof in manual mode.
To stop movement, release the
switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is
normal.
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Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 119
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 119
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 120
Additional Storage Features
Cargo ManagementSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
If equipped with storage behind the
radio, press
Pand hold to open.
There is a charging only USB port
inside. See USB Port0185.
Press
Pand hold again to close.
Caution
To avoid damage, do not
manually force the display
to move.
Keep the storage area closed when
not in use.
Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to
open it.
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4. The storage bin can be placedon the lowered third row seats
while accessing the spare tire.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the cargo management
system in the vehicle.
2. Install the four wing nuts.
3. Make sure to properly latch the load door.
{Warning
An improperly latched cargo
cover, or cargo cover left in the
open position, could separate
during a crash or sudden
maneuver potentially impacting
vehicle occupants. Someone
could be injured. Be sure to return
the cover to the closed position
and latch before driving.
Roof Rack System
{Warning
If something is carried on top of
the vehicle that is longer or wider
than the roof rack —like paneling,
plywood, or a mattress —the
wind can catch it while the vehicle
is being driven. The item being
carried could be violently torn off,
and this could cause a collision
and damage the vehicle. Never
carry something longer or wider
than the roof rack on top of the
vehicle unless using a GM
certified accessory carrier.
If equipped, the roof rack can be
used to load items. For roof racks
that do not have crossrails included,
GM certified crossrails can be
purchased as an accessory. See
your dealer.
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Caution
Loading cargo on the roof rack
that weighs more than 100 kg
(220 lb) or hangs over the rear or
sides of the vehicle may damage
the vehicle. Load cargo so that it
rests evenly between the
crossrails, making sure to fasten
cargo securely.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo
when driving, check to make sure
crossrails and cargo are securely
fastened. Loading cargo on the roofrack will make the vehicle’
s center
of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
braking, or abrupt maneuvers;
otherwise it may result in loss of
control. If driving for a long distance,
on rough roads, or at high speeds,
occasionally stop the vehicle to
make sure the cargo remains in its
place. Do not exceed the maximum
vehicle capacity when loading the
vehicle. For more information on
vehicle capacity and loading, see
Vehicle Load Limits 0220.
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374 Service and Maintenance
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 300.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0362.
. 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
0 362.
. 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 083.
. 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 0362. .
Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0310.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 311.
. 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)
0 313.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof058.
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Index 423
RecordsMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 359
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 97
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 400
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 388
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . 400
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 395
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 84
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 83 Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 69
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 64
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 63
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113, 115
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 291
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 384
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 385
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 395
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424 Index
Service Electric ParkingBrake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 267
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Special Application Services . . . . 378
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Steering (cont'd)
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Storage Areas Cargo ManagementSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 119
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 402
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 392
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 51Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333, 334
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 336
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 335
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Terminology and Definitions . . 330
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345