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Instruments and Controls 85
.If equipped with capped fuel fill: A loose
or missing fuel cap may cause the light
to come on. SeeFilling the Tank (Capless
Fuel Fill) 0161 or
Filling the Tank (Capped Fuel Fill) 0163.
A few driving trips with the cap properly
installed may turn the light off.
.Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient
engine operation and poor drivability,
which may go away once the engine is
warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel
brand. It may require at least one full
tank of the proper fuel to turn the light
off. See Recommended Fuel 0160.
If the light remains on, see your dealer.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test, the test
equipment will likely connect to the
vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel. Connecting
devices that are not used to perform an
Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to
service the vehicle may affect vehicle
operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 164. See your dealer if assistance is
needed.
The vehicle may not pass inspection if:
.The light is on when the engine is
running.
.The light does not come on when the
ignition is on with the engine not running
for Key Access or in Service Mode for
Keyless Access.
.Critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed. If this
happens, the vehicle would not be ready
for inspection and might require
several days of routine driving before the
system is ready for inspection. This can
happen if the 12-volt battery has recently
been replaced or run down, or if the
vehicle has been recently serviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass
or cannot be made ready for the test.
Service Vehicle Soon Light
For vehicles with this light, it comes on if a
condition exists that may require the vehicle
to be taken in for service.
If the light comes on, take the vehicle to
your dealer for service as soon as possible.
Owner Manual Indicator
This symbol is shown when you need to see
the owner’s manual for additional
instructions or information.
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100 Lighting
of the doors have been closed or the
ignition is turned on, they gradually
fade out.
This feature can be changed. See“Vehicle
Locator Lights” underVehicle Personalization
0 93.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and interior lamps
come on when the key is removed from the
ignition. The exterior and interior lamps
remain on for a set amount of time, then
automatically turn off.
If equipped with Keyless Access, the exterior
lamps automatically turn on when the driver
door is opened after the ignition is turned
off. The interior lights turn on when the
ignition is turned off.
The exterior lamps turn off immediately by
turning the exterior lamp control off.
This feature can be changed. See Vehicle
Personalization 093.
Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM) that estimates the battery's
temperature and state of charge. It then
adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge is low,
the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring
the charge back up. When the state of
charge is high, the voltage is lowered
slightly to prevent overcharging. If the
vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage
display on the Driver Information Center
(DIC), you may see the voltage move up or
down. This is normal. If there is a problem,
an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for
all vehicles. This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all the power
needed for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of
the following are on, such as: headlamps,
high beams, fog lamps, rear window
defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer
loads, and loads plugged into accessory
power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of
the battery. It does this by balancing the
generator's output and the vehicle's
electrical needs. It can increase engine idle
speed to generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce the power
demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or
levels, without being noticeable. In rare
cases at the highest levels of corrective
action, this action may be noticeable to the
driver.
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature protects against
draining the vehicle's battery.
If some interior lamps or the manual
parking lamps or headlamps are left on and
the ignition is turned off, the battery
rundown protection system automatically
turns the lamp off after some time.
To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the
exterior lamp control to the
Oposition and
then back to the
;or5position. To
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Once engine cranking begins, release ENGINE
START/STOP. Engine cranking will continue
until the engine starts. SeeStarting the
Engine 0141.
The engine will then remain in ON/RUN.
Service Mode
This power mode is available for service and
diagnostics, and to verify the proper
operation of the malfunction indicator lamp
as may be required for emission inspection
purposes.
With the vehicle off, and the brake pedal
not applied, pressing and holding ENGINE
START/STOP for more than five seconds will
place the vehicle in Service Mode.
The instruments and audio system will
operate as they do in ON/RUN, but the
vehicle will not be able to be driven. The
engine will not start in Service Mode.
Press ENGINE START/STOP again to turn the
vehicle off.Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way the engine
operates. Any resulting damage would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0164.
Caution
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel, and is held
in that position while starting the vehicle,
damage may occur to the hydraulic
power steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle when it is
already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped. Starting Procedure (Key Access)
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When
the engine starts, let go of the ignition.
The idle speed will go down as the
engine gets warm. Do not race the
engine immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and transmission
gently to allow the oil to warm up and
lubricate all moving parts.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long periods of
time, by returning the ignition to the
START position 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 the floor and holding it there as you
hold the key in START for up to a
maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least
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.Receive a Diagnostic check of the vehicle's
key operating systems.
.Receive Roadside Assistance.
.Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
.Get help for an emergency.
.Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an
AMBER Alert.
.Get assistance in severe weather or other
crisis situations and find evacuation
routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active safety
and security plan. With Automatic Crash
Response, built-in sensors can automatically
alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who
is immediately connected in to the vehicle
to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency
service providers, direct them to your exact
location, and relay important information. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained
Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, to provide a central point of
contact, assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can
locate a nearby service provider to help with
a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty
gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar
Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the
vehicle and help authorities quickly
recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block, if equipped,
OnStar can block the engine from being
restarted.
.With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work with law
enforcement to gradually slow the
vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked and the
vehicle alarm sounds, a notification by text,
e-mail, or phone call will be sent. If the
vehicle is stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase. PressQto set
up an account.
.After change in ownership and at
90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor can
cancel or change account information.
Selling/Transferring the Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
immediately to terminate your OnStar or
connected services if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends.
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Index 273
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 97
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . 39
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 139
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Indicator
Owner Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 56
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 102
J
Jack Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 12
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Lamps
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 101
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 67
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82