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192 Driving and Operating
Caution
Operating the vehicle for extended
periods without the front fascia lower air
dam installed can cause improper airflow
to the engine. Reattach the front fascia
air dam after off-road driving.
Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
{Warning
.Unsecured cargo on the load floor can
be tossed about when driving over
rough terrain. You or your passengers
can be struck by flying objects. Secure
the cargo properly.
.Keep cargo in the cargo area as far
forward and as low as possible. The
heaviest things should be on the floor,
forward of the rear axle.
.Heavy loads on the roof raise the
vehicle's center of gravity, making it
more likely to roll over. You can be
seriously or fatally injured if the
vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads
inside the cargo area, not on the roof.
For more information about loading the
vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits 0197.
Environmental Concerns
.Always use established trails, roads, and
areas that have been set aside for public
off-road recreational driving and obey all
posted regulations.
.Do not damage shrubs, flowers, trees,
or grasses or disturb wildlife.
.Do not park over things that burn. See
Parking over Things That Burn 0206.
Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good
judgment and an understanding of what the
vehicle can and cannot do.
{Warning
Many hills are simply too steep for any
vehicle. Driving up hills can cause the
vehicle to stall. Driving down hills can
cause loss of control. Driving across hills
can cause a rollover. You could be injured
or killed. Do not drive on steep hills.
Before driving on a hill, assess the
steepness, traction, and obstructions. If the
terrain ahead cannot be seen, get out of the
vehicle and walk the hill before driving
further. When driving on hills:
.Use a low gear and keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel.
.Maintain a slow speed.
.When possible, drive straight up or down
the hill.
.Slow down when approaching the top of
the hill.
.Use headlamps even during the day to
make the vehicle more visible.
{Warning
Driving to the top of a hill at high speed
can cause a crash. There could be a
drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even
another vehicle. You could be seriously
injured or killed. As you near the top of a
hill, slow down and stay alert.
.Never go downhill forward or backward
with the transmission in N (Neutral). The
brakes could overheat and you could lose
control.
.When driving down a hill, keep the
vehicle headed straight down. Use a low
gear because the engine will work with
the brakes to slow the vehicle and help
keep the vehicle under control.

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204 Driving and Operating
may have an internal thermostat in the cord
which will prevent engine heater operation
at temperatures above 0 °F (−18 °C).
{Warning
Do not plug in the engine block heater
while the vehicle is parked in a garage or
under a carport. Property damage or
personal injury may result. Always park
the vehicle in a clear open area away
from buildings or structures.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Check the heater cord for damage. If it isdamaged, do not use it. See your dealer
for a replacement. Inspect the cord for
damage yearly.
3. Plug the heater cord into the connector in the front bumper.
4. Plug the cord into a grounded 110-volt AC outlet that is protected by a ground
fault detection function.
{Warning
Improper use of the heater cord or an
extension cord can damage the cord and
may result in overheating and fire.
.Plug the cord into a three-prong
electrical utility receptacle that is
protected by a ground fault detection
function. An ungrounded outlet could
cause an electric shock.
.Use a weatherproof, heavy-duty,
15 amp-rated extension cord if needed.
Failure to use the recommended
extension cord in good operating
condition, or using a damaged heater
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Warning (Continued)
or extension cord, could make it
overheat and cause a fire, property
damage, electric shock, and injury.
.Do not operate the vehicle with the
heater cord permanently attached to
the vehicle. Possible heater cord and
thermostat damage could occur.
.While in use, do not let the heater
cord touch vehicle parts or sharp
edges.
.Before starting the vehicle, unplug the
cord. Keep the cord away from any
moving parts.
5. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was
before to keep it away from moving
engine parts. If you do not, it could be
damaged.
The length of time the heater should remain
plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a
dealer in the area where you will be parking
the vehicle for the best advice on this.

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Driving and Operating 205
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
When the ignition is turned from on to off,
the following features (if equipped) will
continue to function for up to 10 minutes,
or until the driver door is opened. These
features will also work when the ignition is
in RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY:
.Infotainment System
.Power Windows (during RAP this
functionality will be lost when any door
is opened)
.Sunroof (during RAP this functionality will
be lost when any door is opened)
.Auxiliary Power Outlet
.Audio System
.OnStar System
Shifting Into Park
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set theparking brake. See Electric Parking Brake
0 211.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the shift lever
and pushing the shift lever all the way
toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition off.
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine
Running
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle
with the engine running. It could
overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park)
with the parking brake firmly set. The
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine
is running. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and move
the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting
Into Park 0205. If you are towing a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips 0242.
If you have to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, be sure the vehicle is in
P (Park) and the parking brake is set before
you leave it. After you have moved the shift
lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the
shift lever away from P (Park) without first
pressing the button.
If you can, it means that the shift lever was
not fully locked in P (Park).
Torque Lock
Torque lock is when the weight of the
vehicle puts too much force on the parking
pawl in the transmission. This happens when
parking on a hill and shifting the
transmission into P (Park) is not done
properly and then it is difficult to shift out
of P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the
parking brake and then shift into P (Park). To
find out how, see
“Shifting Into Park” listed
previously.
If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may
need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle
to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you
can shift out of P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic
shift lock release system. The shift lock
release is designed to prevent movement of
the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the
ignition is on and the brake pedal is applied.

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Driving and Operating 225
Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills
or when towing a trailer. ACC will not detect
a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep
hills. The driver will often need to take over
acceleration and braking on steep hills,
especially when towing a trailer. If the
brakes are applied, the ACC disengages.
Disengaging ACC
There are three ways to disengage ACC:
.Step lightly on the brake pedal.
.Press*.
.PressJ.
Erasing Speed Memory
The ACC set speed is erased from memory if
Jis pressed or if the ignition is turned off.
Weather Conditions Affecting ACC
System operation may be limited under
snow, heavy rain, or road spray conditions.
Accessory Installations and Vehicle
Modifications
Do not install or place any object around
the front camera windshield area that would
obstruct the front camera view. Do not install objects on top of the vehicle
that overhang and obstruct the front
camera, such as a canoe, kayak, or other
items that can be transported on a roof rack
system. See
Roof Rack System 081.
Do not modify the hood, headlamps, or fog
lamps, as this may limit the camera’s ability
to detect an object.
Cleaning the Sensing System
The camera sensor on the windshield behind
the rearview mirror and the radar sensors
on the front of the vehicle can become
blocked by snow, ice, dirt, or mud. These
areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate
properly.
If ACC will not operate, regular cruise control
may be available. See “Switching Between
ACC and Regular Cruise Control” in this
section. Always consider driving conditions
before using either cruise control system.
For cleaning instructions, see “Washing the
Vehicle” underExterior Care 0323.
Driver Assistance Systems
This vehicle may have features that work
together to help avoid crashes or reduce
crash damage while driving, backing, and
parking. Read this entire section before
using these systems.
{Warning
Do not rely on the Driver Assistance
Systems. These systems do not replace
the need for paying attention and driving
safely. You may not hear or feel alerts or
warnings provided by these systems.
Failure to use proper care when driving
may result in injury, death, or vehicle
damage. See Defensive Driving 0188.
Under many conditions, these systems
will not:
.Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
or animals.
.Detect vehicles or objects outside the
area monitored by the system.
.Work at all driving speeds.
.Warn you or provide you with enough
time to avoid a crash. (Continued)

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is inside the
center console on the passenger side of the
vehicle.
Remove the fuse access door by inserting a
coin or tool into the slot of the access door.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller
located in the Engine Compartment Fuse
block.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.Fuses Usage
F1 Body control module 6 Fuses Usage
F2 Diagnostic link/Central gateway module
F3 Electric steering column lock
F4 –
F5 –
F6 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
F7 Body control module 3
F8 –
F9 Right front heated seat
F10 Airbag/Seatbelt F11 –
F12 Amplifier/Noise control module
F13 Body control module 7
F14 Left front heated seat F15 –
F16 Sunroof F17 –
F18 Instrument cluster

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Service and Maintenance 333
Air Conditioning Desiccant (Replace Every
Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This service
requires replacement of the desiccant to
help the longevity and efficient operation of
the air conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
Tire Rotation and Required Services
Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the
vehicle, and perform the following services.
SeeTire Rotation 0300.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0262 and
Engine Oil Life System 0264.
.Check the air filter life percentage.
If necessary, replace the engine air filter
and reset the engine air filter life system.
See Engine Air Filter Life System 0265.
.Check engine coolant level. See Cooling
System 0267.
.Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0272.
.Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0294.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 300.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 323.
.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 Care0323.
.Inspect power steering for proper
electrical connections, binding, 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 049.
.Visually inspect the fuel system, including
the evaporative (EVAP) system, for
damage or leaks. Visually check all fuel pipes, vapor lines, and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
.Visually inspect exhaust system and
nearby heat shields for loose or damaged
parts.
.Lubricate body components. See
Exterior
Care 0323.
.Check automatic transmission shift lock
control function. See Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check 0275.
.Check parking brake and automatic
transmission park mechanism. See Park
Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 275.
.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) 0277.
.Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped. See Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0307.
.Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof031.

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PortUSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254, 274, 318,
Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 356
R
Radio HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Recognition
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 340
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . .7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after
a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . 205
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . 207

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S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . 45
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 73
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 254
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . 331
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . 102
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Servicing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Shopping Bag Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313