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Driving and Operating 245
Warning (Continued)
Always keep your attention on the road
and maintain proper vehicle position
within the lane, or vehicle damage,
injury, or death could occur. Always keep
the windshield, headlamps, and camera
sensors clean and in good repair. Do not
use LKA in bad weather conditions or on
roads with unclear lane markings, such as
construction zones.
{Warning
Using LKA while towing a trailer or on
slippery roads could cause loss of control
of the vehicle and a crash. Turn the
system off.
How the System Works
LKA uses a camera sensor installed on the
windshield ahead of the rearview mirror to
detect lane markings. It may provide brief
steering assist if it detects an unintended
lane departure. It may further provide an
audible alert or the driver seat may pulse
indicating that a lane marking has been
crossed.To turn LKA on and off, press
Aon the
center console. If equipped, the indicator
light on the button comes on when LKA is
on and turns off when LKA is disabled.
When on,
Ais white, if equipped,
indicating that the system is not ready to
assist.
Ais green if LKA is ready to
assist. LKA may assist by gently turning the
steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a
detected lane marking.
Ais amber when
assisting. It may also provide a Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) alert by flashing
Aamber if the vehicle crosses a
detected lane marking. Additionally, there
may be three beeps, or the driver seat may
pulse three times, on the right or left,
depending on the lane departure direction.
Take Steering
The LKA system does not continuously steer
the vehicle. If LKA does not detect active
driver steering, an alert and chime may be
provided. Steer the vehicle to dismiss. LKA
may become temporarily unavailable after
repeated take steering alerts.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The system performance may be
affected by:
.Close vehicles ahead.
.Sudden lighting changes, such as when
driving through tunnels.
.Banked roads.
.Roads with poor lane markings, such as
two-lane roads.
If the LKA system is not functioning
properly when lane markings are clearly
visible, cleaning the windshield may help.
A camera blocked message may display if
the camera is blocked. Some driver
assistance systems may have reduced
performance or not work at all. An LKA or
LDW unavailable message may display if the
systems are temporarily unavailable. This
message could be due to a blocked camera.
The LKA system does not need service. Clean
the outside of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror.
LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts may occur
due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the
road, temporary or construction lane
markings, or other road imperfections. This
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Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for
vehicle service and Emission Inspection/
Maintenance testing. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 093.
A device connected to the DLC —such as
an aftermarket fleet or driver-behavior
tracking device —may interfere with
vehicle systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash. Such devices
may also access information stored in the
vehicle’s systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage
the vehicle or cause components to not
work and would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's
12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not
operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to the
vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 055 and
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 056.
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.Trained dealer technicians have the
diagnostic equipment to test the battery
and ensure that the connections and
cables are corrosion-free.
Belts
.Belts may need replacing if they squeak
or show signs of cracking or splitting.
.Trained dealer technicians have access to
tools and equipment to inspect the belts
and recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
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 0339 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.
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Fuel (cont'd)Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 248
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 281
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 285
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 84 General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . 148
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 118
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . .35
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 180
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . .41
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 180
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 58
Information
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
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Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 88
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 123
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . 316
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 122
Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Lamps (cont'd)
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 68
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Lights (cont'd)
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 95
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 25
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Mirrors (cont'd)
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Oil (cont'd)
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 358
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 148
Operation Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Parking Brake and P (Park) Mechanism
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207