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18 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Press the touch pad and lift to open or,
if equipped, pull the handle and lift up.
To lock the liftgate, press
Qon the power
door lock switch or on the RKE transmitter.
If equipped, lock using the key in the key
cylinder. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access) 09or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 011.
When closing the liftgate, close from the
center so that it fully latches.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
The security light, on the instrument panel
near the windshield, indicates the status of
the system:
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the
delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the
hood, or the liftgate is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one of the
following:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.With a door open, pressQon the
interior.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter a second time will bypass
the 30-second delay and immediately
arm the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the
doors are locked with the key.
If the driver door or liftgate is opened
without first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and the
lights will flash to indicate a pre-alarm.
If the vehicle is not started, or the door is
not unlocked by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm,
the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if the
passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is
opened without first disarming the system.
When the alarm is activated, the turn
signals flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will then
re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.
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2. Touch Vehicle to display a list ofavailable options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch
9orRto turn a feature off or on.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level of the
Settings menu.
The menu may contain the following:
Vehicle
The menu may contain the following:
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a message when
the rear door has been opened before or
during operation of the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.Park Assist
.Forward Collision System
Park Assist
This feature can assist in backing up and
parking the vehicle. See Park Assist0153.
Touch Off or On. Forward Collision System
This setting controls the vehicle response
when detecting a vehicle ahead of you. The
Off setting disables all FCA and AEB
functions. With the Alert and Brake setting,
both FCA and AEB are available. The Alert
setting disables AEB. See
Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) 0155.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may display:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the chime
volume level.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to adjust the volume.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
When on and the front wiper is on, the rear
wiper will automatically activate when the
vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse).
Touch Off or On.
Lighting
Touch and the following may display:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior lamps and
allows some exterior lamps and most
interior lamps to turn on briefly when
Kon
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
is pressed to locate the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how long the
exterior lamps stay on when leaving the
vehicle when it is dark outside.
Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Touch and the following may display:
.Open Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . 92
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 93
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . 94
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the outboard side of
the steering column.
There are four positions:
O: Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to
O
again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will automatically
reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park).
AUTO : If equipped, turns the exterior lamps
on and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps including
all lamps except the headlamps.
5: Turns the headlamps on together with
the parking lamps and instrument panel
lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened when the ignition switch is
off and the headlamps are on.
#: If equipped, press to turn the fog lamps
on or off.
See Fog Lamps 095.
When the lights are on,
;will be lit. See
Lamps On Reminder 082.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
A reminder chime will sound when the
headlamps or parking lamps are manually
turned on when the ignition is off and a
door is open. To disable the chime, turn the
light off.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
The headlamps must be on for this feature
to work.
Push the turn signal lever away from you to
turn the high beams on.
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Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are in the overhead
console.
Press the lamp lenses to turn the reading
lamps on or off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and most of the
interior lights turn on briefly at night, or in
areas of limited lighting when
Kis pressed
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access) 09or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access)
011. When the
driver door is opened, all control lights,
Driver Information Center (DIC) lights, and
door pocket lights turn on. After about
30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, then
the remaining interior lights dim to off.
Entry lighting can be disabled manually by
turning the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY, or by pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter.
This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle
Locator Lights” underVehicle Personalization
0 88.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and interior lights
come on at night, or in areas with limited
lighting, when the driver door is opened
after the ignition is turned off. The dome
lamp comes on after the ignition is turned
off. The exterior lamps and dome lamp
remain on for a set amount of time, then
automatically turn off.
The exterior lamps turn off immediately by
turning the exterior lamp control off.
This feature can be changed. See Vehicle
Personalization 088.
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is designed to
protect the vehicle's battery.
If some interior lamps and/or headlamps are
left on and the ignition is turned off, the
battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes
after the ignition is turned off, if the parking
lamps or headlamps have been manually
left on. This protects against draining the
battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn
the exterior lamp control to the
Oposition
and then back to the
;or2position.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY.
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232 Service and Maintenance
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to
safe driving.
.Signs of brake wear may include chirping,
grinding, or squealing noises, or difficulty
stopping.
.Trained dealer technicians have access to
tools and equipment to inspect the brakes
and recommend quality parts engineered
for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0234 for GM approved fluids.
.Engine oil and windshield washer fluid
levels should be checked at every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights may come on to
indicate that fluids may be low and need
to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that there are
no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point
inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses
and advise if replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps, taillamps, and
brake lamps are important to see and be
seen on the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need attention
include dimming, failure to light, cracking,
or damage. The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure that they
light when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection, your dealer
can check the lamps and note any
concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control for a
smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include steering wheel
vibration, bounce/sway while braking,
longer stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
.As part of the multi-point inspection,
trained dealer technicians can visually
inspect the shocks and struts for signs of
leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can
advise when service is needed. Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated, rotated,
and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save
money and fuel, and can reduce the risk of
tire failure.
.Signs that the tires need to be replaced
include three or more visible treadwear
indicators; cord or fabric showing through
the rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or
sidewall; or a bulge or split in the tire.
.Trained dealer technicians can inspect and
recommend the right tires. Your dealer
can also provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth vehicle
operation at all speeds. Your dealer sells
and services name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like new,
vehicle care products are available from your
dealer. For information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and exterior,
see Interior Care 0220 and
Exterior Care 0217.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that
the tires deliver optimal wear and
performance.
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Index 263
Headlamps (cont'd)High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Hood Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . 31
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134, 136
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . .178
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Indicator Owner Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 48 Information
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 97
J
Jack Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 96
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . 75
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Lamps (cont'd)
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . 156
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 59
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 75
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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264 Index
Lights (cont'd)Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Hood Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Operate Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Reduced Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Up-Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Warning, Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
M
MaintenanceAir Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . 122
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 88
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Mirrors
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Mirrors (cont'd)
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 252
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251