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6 INTRODUCTION
1.Air Vents 0139.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0125.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0129.
3. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode (Electronic
Shifter) 0177 or
Manual Mode (Mechanical Shifter)
0 176.
4. Cruise Control 0192.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0194 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0211 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 086 (If
Equipped).
5. Instrument Cluster 093.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0109.
6. Steering Wheel Controls 086 (If
Equipped). See infotainment
manual.
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 086.
8. Infotainment 0133. 9. Light Sensor. See
Automatic
Headlamp System 0128.
10. Hazard Warning Flashers 0128.
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0134.
12. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
040 (If Equipped).
13. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0219 (If
Equipped).
14. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0182.
Stop/Start Disable Switch. See
Stop/Start System 0161.
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
0 181.
MODE Button or
«/ªButton
(V-Series Only). See Driver Mode
Control 0184.
15. Wireless Charging Pad (If Equipped) (Out of View). See
Wireless Charging 090.
16. Park Assist Button. See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0204. 17. Shift Lever. See
Automatic
Transmission (Mechanical Shifter)
0 169 or
Automatic Transmission
(Electronic shifter) 0171.
18. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0158.
19. Horn 086.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment 086.
21. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0111 (If
Equipped).
22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0100.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0129.
24. Hood Release (Out of View). See Hood 0236.
25. Electric Parking Brake 0179 (If
Equipped).
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DRIVING AND OPERATING 161
Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Stop/Start System
The Stop/Start system will shut off
the engine to help conserve fuel.
It has components designed for the
increased number of starts.
{Warning
The automatic engine Stop/Start
feature causes the engine to shut
off while the vehicle is still on. Do
not exit the vehicle before shifting
to P (Park). The vehicle may restart
and move unexpectedly. Always
shift to P (Park), and then turn the
ignition off before exiting the
vehicle.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and the
vehicle is at a complete stop, the
engine may turn off. When stopped,
the tachometer displays AUTO STOP. See
Tachometer 096. When the brake
pedal is released or the accelerator
pedal is pressed, the engine will
restart.
To maintain vehicle performance,
other conditions may cause the engine
to automatically restart before the
brake pedal is released.
Auto Stops may not occur and/or Auto
Starts may occur because:
. The climate control settings
require the engine to be running
to cool or heat the vehicle interior.
. The vehicle battery charge is low.
. The vehicle battery has recently
been disconnected.
. Minimum vehicle speed has not
been reached since the last
Auto Stop.
. The accelerator pedal is pressed.
. The engine or transmission is not
at the required operating
temperature.
. The outside temperature is not in
the required operating range. .
The vehicle transmission is shifted
out of D (Drive) to any gear other
than P (Park).
. Tow/Haul Mode or other driver
modes have been selected.
. The vehicle is on a steep hill or
grade.
. The driver door has been opened
or the driver seat belt has been
unbuckled.
. The hood has been opened.
. The Auto Stop has reached the
maximum allowed time.
Auto Stop Disable Switch
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236 VEHICLE CARE
If equipped with remote vehicle start,
open the hood before performing any
service work to prevent remote
starting the vehicle accidentally. See
Remote Vehicle Start014.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0316.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage to
vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
{Warning
For vehicles with auto engine stop/
start, turn the vehicle off before
opening the hood. If the vehicle is
on, the engine will start when the
hood is opened. You or others could
be injured.
{Warning
Components under the hood can
get hot from running the engine. To
help avoid the risk of burning
unprotected skin, never touch these
components until they have cooled,
and always use a glove or towel to
avoid direct skin contact.
Clear any snow from the hood before
opening.
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with the
isymbol. It is on the
lower left side of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary release
lever under the front center of
the hood. Push the secondary
hood release lever to the right to
release.
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VEHICLE CARE 237
3. If equipped with a prop rod, liftthe hood and release the hood
prop rod from its retainer in the
front of the engine compartment.
Securely insert the rod end into
the slot marked with an arrow,
on the underside of the hood.
If equipped with a gas strut, after
the hood is partially lifted, the
gas strut system will
automatically lift the hood and
hold it in the fully open position.
To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly,
and all tools are removed. 2. If equipped with a prop rod, lift
the hood and remove the hood
prop rod from the underside of
the hood. Return the prop rod to
its retainer. The prop rod must
click into place when returning it
to the retainer to prevent hood
damage.
If equipped with a gas strut, pull
the hood down until the strut
system is no longer holding up
the hood.
3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) above the vehicle. Allow the
hood to fall. Check to make sure
the hood is latched completely.
Repeat this process with
additional force if necessary.
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood
is not latched completely. The hood
could open fully, block your vision,
and cause a crash. You or others
could be injured. Always close the
hood completely before driving. The Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display a message if the hood is
not fully closed.
Stop and turn off the vehicle, check
the hood for obstructions, and close
the hood again. Check to see if the
message still appears on the DIC.
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250 VEHICLE CARE
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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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 313
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be
obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (8-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (10-Speed Transmission) DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System0246.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0241.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) See your dealer.