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The following is a DIC display
description and the recommended
usage of each mode:
PTM 1–WET
. Intended for all driver skill levels.
. Wet or damp conditions only —
not intended for use in heavy rain
or standing water.
. StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine
power is reduced based on
conditions.
PTM 2 –DRY
. For use by less experienced drivers
or while learning a new track.
. Dry conditions only.
. StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine
power is slightly reduced.
PTM 3 –SPORT 1
. For use by drivers who are familiar
with the track.
. Dry conditions only.
. Requires more driving skill than
mode 2. .
StabiliTrak/ESC is on and more
engine power is available than in
mode 2.
PTM 4 –SPORT 2
. For use by drivers who are familiar
with the track.
. Dry conditions only.
. Requires more driving skill than
modes 2 or 3.
. StabiliTrak/ESC is off and available
engine power is the same as
mode 3.
PTM 5 –RACE
. For use by experienced drivers
who are familiar with the track.
. Dry conditions only.
. Requires more driving skill than in
other modes.
. StabiliTrak/ESC is off and engine
power is available for maximum
cornering speed. Press and releasegto turn off PTM
and return to the TCS and StabiliTrak/
ESC systems. The traction off light
i
and StabiliTrak Off lightiwill
go out.
Launch Control
If equipped, Launch Control is
available within Competitive Driving
Mode and Performance Traction
Management (PTM) to allow high
levels of vehicle acceleration in a
straight line. Launch Control is a form
of traction control that manages tire
spin while launching the vehicle. This
feature is intended for use during
closed course race events where
consistent zero to 60 and quarter mile
times are desirable.
Launch Control is only available when
the following criteria are met:
. Competitive Driving Mode is
selected or any of the Performance
Traction Management modes are
selected. The traction off light
comes on in the instrument
cluster and the appropriate Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
displays.
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Driver Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information Center (DIC)0109.
The minimum following time is
0.5 seconds away. If there is no vehicle
detected ahead, or the vehicle ahead is
out of sensor range, dashes will be
displayed.
Unnecessary Alerts
FCA may provide unnecessary alerts
for turning vehicles, vehicles in other
lanes, objects that are not vehicles,
or shadows. These alerts are normal
operation and the vehicle does not
need service.
Cleaning the System
If the FCA system does not seem to
operate properly, this may correct the
issue:
. Clean the outside of the
windshield in front of the rearview
mirror.
. Clean the entire front of the
vehicle.
. Clean the headlamps.
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has AEB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle. This can help avoid
or lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear. Depending
on the situation, the vehicle may
automatically brake moderately or
hard. This automatic emergency
braking can only occur if a vehicle is
detected. This is shown by the FCA
vehicle ahead indicator being lit. See
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0211.
The system works when driving in a
forward gear between 8 km/h (5 mph)
and 80 km/h (50 mph), or on vehicles
with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
above 4 km/h (2 mph). It can detect
vehicles up to approximately 60 m
(197 ft).
{Warning
AEB is an emergency crash
preparation feature and is not
designed to avoid crashes. Do not
rely on AEB to brake the vehicle.
AEB will not brake outside of its
operating speed range and only
responds to detected vehicles.
AEB may not: . Detect a vehicle ahead on
winding or hilly roads.
. Detect all vehicles, especially
vehicles with a trailer,
tractors, muddy vehicles, etc.
. Detect a vehicle when
weather limits visibility, such
as in fog, rain, or snow.
. Detect a vehicle ahead if it is
partially blocked by
pedestrians or other objects.
Complete attention is always
required while driving, and you
should be ready to take action and
apply the brakes and/or steer the
vehicle to avoid crashes.
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of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant
surge tank, but be sure the cooling
system, including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap, is cool before you
do it.
2.0L L4 Engine
Automatic Coolant Service Fill
Instructions
The vehicle is equipped with a service
feature that assists with filling and
removing air from the cooling system
after service of components or when
coolant is added after being to low.
To use this feature:
1. With a cold system, add coolantto the indicated line on the
surge tank.
2. Replace the pressure cap on the surge tank.
3. Activate the service feature: 3.1. Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
3.2. Turn the ignition to Service Mode. See Ignition
Positions 0158.
3.3. Turn off the air conditioning.
3.4. Set the parking brake. 3.5. At the same time, press the
accelerator and the brake
pedal for two seconds, then
release.
3.6. At the end of the cycle, check the coolant level in
the surge tank and add
coolant if it is below the
indicated line. Turn the
ignition off, allow the
Electronic Control Module
(ECM) to go to sleep, about
two minutes, and repeat
Steps 3.2 –3.6.
Listen for pump activation and
movement of the control valves while
watching the level of the coolant in
the surge tank. If the tank empties,
turn the ignition off, carefully remove
the pressure cap, refill to the indicated
line, replace the pressure cap, and
repeat steps 3.2 –3.6.
The fill and air removal process will
run for approximately 15 minutes.
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Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap
is properly and tightly secured.
2.7L L4 Engine
Automatic Coolant Service Fill
Instructions
The vehicle is equipped with a service
feature that assists with filling and
removing air from the cooling system
after service of components or when
coolant is added after being to low.
To use this feature:1. With a cold system unscrew the cooling system air bleeder cap.
If coolant can be seen through
the bleeder move to Step 3.
2. Add coolant through the surge tank until it is visible through
the air bleeder.
3. Replace the cooling system air bleeder cap. 4. Add coolant to the indicated line
on the surge tank.
5. Replace the pressure cap on the surge tank.
6. Activate the service feature:
6.1. Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
6.2. Turn the ignition to Service Mode. See Ignition
Positions 0158.
6.3. Turn off the air conditioning.
6.4. Set the parking brake.
6.5. At the same time, press the accelerator and the brake
pedal for two seconds, then
release.
6.6. At the end of the cycle, check the coolant level in
the surge tank and add
coolant if it is below the
indicated line. Turn the
ignition off, carefully
remove the pressure cap,
refill to the indicated line,
replace the pressure cap,
and repeat steps 6.2 –6.6. Listen for pump activation and
movement of the control valves while
watching the level of the coolant in
the surge tank. If the tank empties,
turn the ignition off, carefully remove
the pressure cap, refill to the indicated
line, replace the pressure cap, and
repeat steps 6.2
–6.6.
The fill and air removal process will
run for approximately 15 minutes.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap
is properly and tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn
of the engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears, get
service help right away. See Roadside
Service 0325.
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Outward Facing Sidewall:The
side of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that faces
outward when mounted on a
vehicle. The side of the tire that
contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer,
brand, and/or model name
molding that is higher or deeper
than the same moldings on the
other sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
:A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inf lation
Pressure
:Vehicle manufacturer's
recommended tire inflation
pressure as shown on the tire
placard. See Tire Pressure 0275
and
Vehicle Load Limits 0154.
Radial Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire
in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread. Rim
:A metal support for a tire
and upon which the tire beads are
seated.
Sidewall
:The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating
:An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating
the maximum speed at which a
tire can operate.
Traction
:The friction between
the tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread
:The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
:Narrow
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread of
a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
of tread remains. See When It Is
Time for New Tires 0282.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards)
:A tire
information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire's
traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined
by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures.
The ratings are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See
Uniform
Tire Quality Grading 0284.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
:The
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated cargo
load. See Vehicle Load Limits 0154.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire
:Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard
:A label
permanently attached to a vehicle
showing the vehicle capacity
weight and the original equipment
tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See “Tire and
Loading Information Label” under
Vehicle Load Limits 0154.
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Insuring the Vehicle
Protect your investment in the GM
vehicle with comprehensive and
collision insurance coverage. There are
significant differences in the quality of
coverage afforded by various
insurance policy terms. Many
insurance policies provide reduced
protection to the GM vehicle by
limiting compensation for damage
repairs by using aftermarket collision
parts. Some insurance companies will
not specify aftermarket collision parts.
When purchasing insurance, we
recommend that you ensure that the
vehicle will be repaired with GM
original equipment collision parts.
If such insurance coverage is not
available from your current insurance
carrier, consider switching to another
insurance carrier.
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing
company may require you to have
insurance that ensures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine
Manufacturer replacement parts. Readthe lease carefully, as you may be
charged at the end of the lease for
poor quality repairs.
If a Crash Occurs
If there has been an injury, call
emergency services for help. Do not
leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of. Move
the vehicle only if its position puts
you in danger, or you are instructed to
move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary information
to police and other parties involved in
the crash.
For emergency towing see
Roadside
Service 0325.
Gather the following information:
. Driver name, address, and
telephone number
. Driver license number
. Owner name, address, and
telephone number
. Vehicle license plate number
. Vehicle make, model, and
model year .
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Insurance company and policy
number
. General description of the damage
to the other vehicle
Choose a reputable repair facility that
uses quality replacement parts. See
“Collision Parts ”earlier in this section.
If the airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag Inf lates?
0 56.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends that
you take an active role in its repair.
If you have a pre-determined repair
facility of choice, take the vehicle
there, or have it towed there. Specify
to the facility that any required
replacement collision parts be original
equipment parts, either new Genuine
GM parts or recycled original GM
parts. Remember, recycled parts will
not be covered by the GM vehicle
warranty.
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Insurance pays the bill for the repair,
but you must live with the repair.
Depending on your policy limits, your
insurance company may initially value
the repair using aftermarket parts.
Discuss this with the repair
professional, and insist on Genuine
GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is
leased, you may be obligated to have
the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM
parts, even if your insurance coverage
does not pay the full cost.
If another party's insurance company
is paying for the repairs, you are not
obligated to accept a repair valuation
based on that insurance company's
collision policy repair limits, as you
have no contractual limits with that
company. In such cases, you can have
control of the repair and parts choices
as long as the cost stays within
reasonable limits.Publication Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the engine,
transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical system, steering system,
body, etc.
Customer Literature
Owner’s manuals are written
specifically for owners and are
intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The
owner’s manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Customer literature publications
available for purchase include owner’s
manuals, warranty manuals,
infotainment manuals, and portfolios.
Portfolios include an owner’s manual,
warranty manual, infotainment
manual, if applicable, and zip lock bag
or pouch.
Current and Past Models
Service manuals and customer
literature are available for many
current and past model year GM
vehicles.
To order, call 1-800-551-4123
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
eastern time
For credit card orders only (VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover), see Helm,
Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
To order by mail, write to:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Make checks payable in U.S. funds.
Radio Frequency
Statement
This vehicle has systems that operate
on a radio frequency that complies
with Part 15/Part 18 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development (ISED)
Canada's RSP-100 / ICES-GEN.
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CompartmentsStorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . 189
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . 97
Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 323
Customer Information Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 3
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 127
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 320
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 255
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 203
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 106
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 151
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Track Events and Competitive . . . 146
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151