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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driving Environment . . . . . . . . . . 161
Vehicle Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 166
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 167
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 169
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 173
Ignition Positions (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Parking (Manual Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Extended Parking (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 186
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 189
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 193
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 198
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . 199
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . 208
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 209
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
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A warning chime will sound when
the driver door is opened and the
key is in the ignition.
2 (ON/RUN) :This position can be
used to operate the electrical
accessories and to display some
instrument cluster warning and
indicator lights. This position can
also be used for service and
diagnostics, and to verify the proper
operation of the malfunction
indicator lamp as may be required
for emission inspection purposes.
The switch stays in this position
when the engine is running. The
transmission is also unlocked in this
position on automatic transmission
vehicles.
If the key is left in ON/RUN with the
engine off, the battery could drain
and the vehicle may not start.
3 (START) : This is the position that
starts the engine. When the engine
starts, release the key. The ignition
returns to ON/RUN for driving.Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access)
The vehicle may be equipped with
an electronic keyless ignition with
pushbutton start.
The RKE transmitter must be in the
vehicle for the system to operate.
If the vehicle is not working, the
vehicle may be near a strong
antenna signal causing interference to the Keyless Access system. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Keyless Access)
0
10 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 17.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition
must be turned on or in Service
Mode, and the brake must be
applied.
Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF
(No Indicator Lights) : When the
vehicle is stopped, press ENGINE
START/STOP once to turn the
engine off. If the vehicle is in
P (Park), the ignition will turn off,
and Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) will remain active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 181.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the
ignition will return to ACC/
ACCESSORY and the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display
the message SHIFT TO PARK.
When the vehicle is shifted into
P (Park), the ignition system will
switch off.
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Caution (Continued)
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much
gasoline. Try pushing the
accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and holding it there as
you hold the key in START for
up to a maximum of
15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try,
to allow the cranking motor to
cool down. When the engine
starts, let go of the key and the
accelerator. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do
the same thing. This clears the
extra gasoline from the engine.
Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Starting Procedure (Keyless
Access) 1. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, press the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE
START/STOP on the
instrument panel. For vehicles
with a manual transmission,
press the clutch pedal and the
brake pedal first, then press
ENGINE START/STOP.
The idle speed will go down as
the engine gets warm. Do not
race the engine immediately
after starting it.
If the RKE transmitter is not in
the vehicle, if there is
interference, or if the RKE
transmitter battery is low, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a message. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0
111 and
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Keyless
Access) 010 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key
Access) 017.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by trying to start
the engine immediately after
cranking has ended, can overheat
and damage the cranking motor,
and drain the battery. Wait at
least 15 seconds between each
try, to let the cranking motor
cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much
gasoline. Try pushing the
accelerator pedal all the way to
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4. Insert and push the key intothe slot.
5. Move the shift lever out of P (Park). If P (Park) is selected
again after the key is removed
from the slot, the shift lever will
be locked again.
6. Remove the key from the slot.
7. Close the cover.
8. Have the cause of the problem fixed by your dealer.
Parking (Manual
Transmission)
{Warning
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, never get out of the
vehicle without first moving the
shift lever into 1st or R (Reverse),
setting the parking brake and
turning the ignition off. The
vehicle can roll, which could
cause serious injury or death.
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
(Keyless Access)
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 0182 and
Engine Exhaust 0185.
If the vehicle is left parked and
running with the Remote Keyless
Entry (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.
The vehicle could turn off sooner if it
is parked on a hill, due to lack of
available fuel.
Automatic Transmission
The timer will reset if the vehicle is
taken out of P (Park) while it is
running.
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If equipped, the fuel door unlocks
when the vehicle doors are
unlocked. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access) 010 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 17.
To open the fuel door, push and
release the rearward center edge of
the door.
Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise
to remove. When refueling, hang the
fuel cap from the hook on the fuel
door. Fully insert and latch the fill
nozzle, begin fueling.
{Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:
. Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.
. Fuel spills.
. Under certain conditions,
fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait
five seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the fill
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care 0288. Reinstall the
cap by turning it clockwise until it
clicks. Push the fuel door closed
until it latches.
{Warning
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the fill
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.
Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, get
the right type of cap from your
dealer. The wrong type of fuel cap
may not fit properly, may turn on
the malfunction indicator lamp,
and could damage the fuel
system and emissions system.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0102.
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The TPMS sensor matching
process is:1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition on without starting the vehicle or place the
vehicle in Service Mode. See
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0174 or
Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0176.
3. Use the MENU button to select the Vehicle Information Menu
(Menu 2) in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0111.
4. Use the thumbwheel (or up and down arrows) to scroll to the
Tire Pressure Menu Item
screen.
5. Press and hold the SET/CLR button to begin the sensor
matching process.
A message requesting
acceptance of the process may
display. 6. If requested, press the SET/
CLR button again to confirm
the selection.
The horn sounds twice to
signal the receiver is in relearn
mode and the TIRE LEARN or
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
message displays on the DIC
screen.
7. Start with the driver side front tire.
8. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve
stem. Then press the button to
activate the TPMS sensor.
A horn chirp confirms that the
sensor identification code has
been matched to this tire and
wheel position.
9. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 8.
10. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 8.
11. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure
in Step 8. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor
identification code has been
matched to the driver side rear
tire, and the TPMS sensor
matching process is no longer
active. The TIRE LEARN or
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
message on the DIC display
screen goes off.
12. Turn the vehicle off.
13. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure
level as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.
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I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 174, 176
Ignition Transmission LockCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Indicator Owner Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 326
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 30
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 129
J
Jack Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . 10, 17
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 9
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 257
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 123
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Front Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 125
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 105
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . 108
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 109
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
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Reduced Engine Power Light . . . 110
Reimbursement Program,GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 17
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 66
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 328
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 316
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . 328
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 323
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 54
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 52
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Seats (cont'd)
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 39
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 38
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 82, 84
Security OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 155
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 215
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 312
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 323
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149