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Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, the FCA system may help
to avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. When approaching
a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
provides a red flashing alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
the driver seat. FCA also lights an
amber visual alert if following another
vehicle much too closely.
FCA detects vehicles within a distance
of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and
operates at speeds above 8 km/h
(5 mph). If the vehicle has Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect
vehicles to distances of approximately
110 m (360 ft) and operates at all
speeds. SeeAdaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0240.
{Warning
FCA is a warning system and does
not apply the brakes. When
approaching a slower-moving or
stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,
or when following a vehicle too
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
closely, FCA may not provide a
warning with enough time to help
avoid a crash. It also may not
provide any warning at all. FCA
does not warn of pedestrians,
animals, signs, guardrails, bridges,
construction barrels, or other
objects. Be ready to take action and
apply the brakes. SeeDefensive
Driving 0206.
FCA can be disabled. See “Collision/
Detection Systems” underVehicle
Personalization 0120.
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
FCA warnings will not occur unless
the FCA system detects a vehicle
ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the
vehicle ahead indicator will display
green. Vehicles may not be detected on curves, highway exit ramps,
or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a
vehicle ahead is partially blocked by
pedestrians or other objects. FCA will
not detect another vehicle ahead until
it is completely in the driving lane.
{Warning
FCA does not provide a warning to
help avoid a crash, unless it detects
a vehicle. FCA may not detect a
vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is
blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if
the windshield is damaged. It may
also not detect a vehicle on winding
or hilly roads, or in conditions that
can limit visibility such as fog, rain,
or snow, or if the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned or in
proper condition. Keep the
windshield, headlamps, and FCA
sensors clean and in good repair.

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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)
The AEB system may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. AEB also includes Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA). When the system
detects a vehicle in the path ahead
that is traveling in the same direction,
it can provide a boost to braking,
or automatically brake the vehicle, to
avoid a crash. 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 EmergencyBraking can only occur if a vehicle is
detected. When detecting a vehicle,
the Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
vehicle ahead indicator light will be
on. See
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0258.
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. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.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.
AEB may slow the vehicle to a
complete stop to try to avoid a
potential crash. If this happens, AEB
may engage the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop.
Release the EPB or firmly press the
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Cruise control may be disengaged
when the Front Pedestrian Alert
occurs.
Automatic Braking
If FPB detects it is about to crash into
a pedestrian directly ahead, and the
brakes have not been applied, FPB
may automatically brake moderately
or brake hard. This can help to avoid
some very low speed pedestrian
crashes or reduce pedestrian injury.
FPB can automatically brake to
detected pedestrians between 8 km/h
(5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph).
Automatic braking levels may be
reduced under certain conditions,
such as higher speeds.
If this happens, Automatic Braking
may engage the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop.
Release the EPB. A firm press of the
accelerator pedal will also release
Automatic Braking and the EPB.
{Warning
FPB may alert or automatically
brake the vehicle suddenly in
situations where it is unexpected
and undesired. It could falsely alert
or brake for objects similar in shape
or size to pedestrians, including
shadows. This is normal operation
and the vehicle does not need
service. To override Automatic
Braking, firmly press the accelerator
pedal, if it is safe to do so.
Automatic Braking can be disabled
through vehicle personalization. See
“Front Pedestrian Detection ”in
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0120.
{Warning
Using the Front Pedestrian Braking
system while towing a trailer could
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and crash. Turn the system
to Alert or Off when towing a
trailer.
Cleaning the System
If FPB does not seem to operate
properly, cleaning the outside of the
windshield in front of the rearview
mirror may correct the issue.
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, the SBZA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding crashes that occur with
moving vehicles in the side blind
zone, or blind spot areas. When the
vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or
right side mirror display will light up
if a moving vehicle is detected in that
blind zone. If the turn signal is
activated and a vehicle is also
detected on the same side, the display
will flash as an extra warning not to
change lanes. Since this system is part
of the Lane Change Alert (LCA)
system, read the entire LCA section
before using this feature.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding lane change crashes

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and may not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. SeeRecommended Fuel
0 267.
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips
{Warning
You can lose control when towing a
trailer if the correct equipment is
not used or the vehicle is not driven
properly. For example, if the trailer
is too heavy or the trailer brakes are
inadequate for the load, the vehicle
may not stop as expected. You and
others could be seriously injured.
The vehicle may also be damaged,
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Pull a trailer only if all the steps in
this section have been followed. Ask
your dealer for advice and
information about towing a trailer
with the vehicle.
Driving with a Trailer
Trailering is different than just driving
the vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, acceleration,
braking, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used
properly.
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips
and safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Read this section
carefully before pulling a trailer.
When towing a trailer:
.Become familiar with and follow all
state and local laws that apply to
trailer towing. These requirements
vary from state to state.
.State laws may require the use of
extended side view mirrors. Even if
not required, you should install
extended side view mirrors if your
visibility is limited or restricted
while towing.
.Do not tow a trailer during the first
800 km (500 mi) of vehicle use to
prevent damage to the engine, axle,
or other parts.
.It is recommended to perform the
first oil change before heavy towing.
.During the first 800 km (500 mi) of
trailer towing, do not drive over
80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make
starts at full throttle.
.Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). If the
transmission downshifts too often, a
lower gear may be selected using
Manual Mode See Manual Mode
0 231.
If equipped, the following driver
assistance features should be turned
off when towing a trailer:
.Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
.Super Cruise Control
.Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
.Park Assist
.Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
.Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
If equipped, the following driver
assistance features should be turned
to alert or off when towing a trailer:

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IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 283
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 280
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . 187
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 290
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . 58
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 60
What Makes an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Airbags
Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 104
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 263
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232, 298
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 232 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Child Restraints (cont'd)Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 81
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . 331
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 103
Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 376 Customer Information
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 131
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Diagnostics
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 213
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 48
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . 164
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
IndicatorPedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 136
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 342
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Lamps Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 131
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 131
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . 79
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Light
Performance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Gear Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113