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6. Install the bulb socket by turningclockwise.
7. Install the trunk deck trim.
Stoplamp/Taillamp and Turn Signal Lamp
1. Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lamp
2. Sidemarker Lamp
Caution
Improper lamp assembly removal and
installation can cause leaks and water
intrusion which may cause damage to
the taillamp. Do not remove the taillamp
assembly to replace a bulb. Use the trunk
opening to access the bulb. To replace any one of these bulbs:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk018.
2. Remove the push pins and pull the trunk trim away from the taillamp assembly.
3. Remove three hex-nuts from each stud.
4. Remove the lamp by pulling it straight back.
5. Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning the bulb counterclockwise
one-quarter turn and pulling it
straight out.
7. Install a new bulb into the socket.
8. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
9. Install the trunk trim, hex nuts, and push pins.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps (LT and
Premier)
Caution
Improper lamp assembly removal and
installation can cause leaks and water
intrusion which may cause damage to
the taillamp. Do not remove the taillamp
assembly to replace a bulb. Use the trunk
opening to access the bulb.
The stoplamp/taillamp and trunk deck
inboard taillamp are LEDs. To replace, see
your dealer.
Back-Up Lamp 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk018.
2. Remove the push pins and pull back the trunk deck trim.

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3. Remove the bulb socket by turningcounterclockwise and pulling straight out.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
6. Install the bulb socket by turning clockwise.
7. Install the trunk deck trim.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar
1. Push the release tab toward the lamp assembly.
2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb socket.
5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket
clockwise to install it into the lamp
assembly.
6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into
place.

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7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must berunning while using the air compressor.
8. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on.
The compressor will inflate the tire with
air only.
9. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure
gauge (8). The recommended inflation
pressure can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire
Pressure 0266.
The pressure gauge (8) may read higher
than the actual tire pressure while the
compressor is on. Turn the compressor
off to get an accurate pressure reading.
The compressor may be turned on/off
until the correct pressure is reached.
Caution
If the recommended pressure cannot be
reached after approximately 25 minutes,
the vehicle should not be driven farther.
The tire is too severely damaged and the
tire sealant and compressor kit cannot
inflate the tire. Remove the power plug
from the accessory power outlet and
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
unscrew the inflating hose from the tire
valve. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 323.
10. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the compressor
as it could be warm after usage.
11. Unplug the power plug (9) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
12. Turn the air only hose (10) counterclockwise to remove it from the
tire valve stem.
13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Return the air only hose (10) and power plug (9) back to their original storage
location.
15. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle.
The tire sealant and compressor kit has
accessory adapters located in a
compartment on the bottom of its housing
that can be used to inflate air mattresses,
balls, etc.
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
To access the tire sealant and
compressor kit: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk018.
2. Lift the cover.
3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the tire sealant and compressor
kit bag.
4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the bag.
To store the tire sealant and compressor kit,
reverse the steps.

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Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
1. Jack
2. Wrench
3. Tow Hook (If Equipped)
4. Extension Bolt
5. Insulator Pad
To access the spare tire and tools:1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the spare tire cover.
3. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. Place the
spare tire next to the tire being changed. 4. The jack and tools are stored below the
spare tire. Remove them from their
container and place them near the tire
being changed.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
Take off the wheel cover or center cap,
if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel
bolts.
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat 0278.
2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and remove the wheel
nut caps. Do not try to remove plastic caps from
the cover or center cap.
3. Pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel. Store the wheel cover in the
cargo area until you have the flat tire
repaired or replaced.4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwiseto loosen all the wheel nuts, but do not
remove them yet.
5. Place the jack near the flat tire.
6. Put the compact spare tire near you.

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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 316
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See“Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0317 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar that
you can scan for the following information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
a label inside of the trunk.

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AudioBluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . 247
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 120
B
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Battery Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 109
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 244, 290
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 142
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Braking System
Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 250
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 251
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
C
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 228
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228, 244, 290,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 87
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 68

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System (cont'd)Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 251
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266, 267
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 275
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 276
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 273
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . 156
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 325
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 251
U
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
UpdatesMap Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19