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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER....................................... 110
Instrument Cluster Descriptions .................. 112
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY  ..................... 112
Instrument Cluster Display Location And 
Controls .......................................................... 113
Engine Oil Life ................................................ 114
KeySense Cluster Messages —
If Equipped..................................................... 115
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items  ..... 116
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped.................................... 119
TRIP COMPUTER  ................................................. 121
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................. 121
Red Warning Lights ....................................... 121
Yellow Warning Lights ................................... 124Yellow Indicator Lights .................................. 127
Green Indicator Lights................................... 127White Indicator Lights ................................... 128Blue Indicator Lights ..................................... 129 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — 
OBD II .................................................................... 129
Onboard Diagnostic System 
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ................................... 129
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND 
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS  ............................. 130
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................... 131
Normal Starting  ............................................ 131
AutoPark ........................................................ 132Cold Weather Operation 
(Below –22°F Or −30°C)  ............................ 134
After Starting — Warming Up The Engine..... 134
If Engine Fails To Start  ................................. 134
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE 
START/STOP Button ...................................... 135
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED  ........ 135
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS  ....... 135
PARKING BRAKE ................................................. 136
Electric Park Brake (EPB)  ............................ 136 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................. 139
Ignition Park Interlock................................... 140
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) 
System ........................................................... 140
9-Speed Automatic Transmission ................ 140Gear Ranges .................................................. 141
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED  ...... 143
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION .......................... 143
POWER STEERING............................................... 143
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............. 143 Autostop Mode .............................................. 144
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not 
Autostop......................................................... 144
To Start The Engine While In Autostop ........ 145To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start 
System ........................................................... 145
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start 
System ........................................................... 145
System Malfunction ...................................... 145
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — 
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 146
Cruise Control................................................ 146
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...................... 147
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JUMP STARTING................................................... 300 Preparations For Jump Start......................... 301Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 301
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – 
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 302
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............................ 303
MANUAL PARK RELEASE  .................................. 304
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE  .............................. 305
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......................... 306
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ...................... 308
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM 
(EARS)  .................................................................. 308
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 308
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ..................................... 309
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 310
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 313
3.6L Engine.................................................... 313
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 314
Adding Washer Fluid  .................................... 314
Maintenance-Free Battery  ........................... 314
Pressure Washing ......................................... 315 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 315
Engine Oil  ...................................................... 315
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 316Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 316
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 317Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 317
Body Lubrication ........................................... 320Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 320Exhaust System  ............................................ 323
Cooling System .............................................. 324
Brake System  ............................................... 327
Automatic Transmission  .............................. 328Fuses.............................................................. 329
Bulb Replacement......................................... 337
TIRES  ................................................................... 339
Tire Safety Information ................................. 339
Tires — General Information ......................... 346
Tire Types....................................................... 350
Spare Tires — If Equipped  ............................ 350
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care  ........................ 352
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 353
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................. 355 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES  .................... 355
Treadwear...................................................... 356
Traction Grades ............................................. 356Temperature Grades..................................... 356
STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................... 357
BODYWORK .......................................................... 357
Protection From Atmospheric Agents  ......... 357
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 357
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 357
INTERIORS  ........................................................... 358
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 358
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 359
Leather Surfaces........................................... 359
Glass Surfaces  ............................................. 359TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) ....................................................................... 360
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................... 360
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 360Torque Specifications ................................... 360
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134STARTING AND OPERATING  
To Turn On The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP 
Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or  NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing  the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
To release the parking brake manually, the ignition 
switch must be in the ON/RUN position. Press on 
the brake pedal, then push the parking brake 
switch momentarily. If the driver shifts into PARK while moving, the 
vehicle may Park.
PARK will engage 
ONLY when vehicle speed is 
1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less.
The message “ Vehicle Speed is Too High to Shift 
to P ” will display in the instrument cluster display if 
vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h). The 
gear position indicator will blink continuously until 
the gear selector is returned to the proper position, 
or the requested shift can be completed.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION 
(B
ELOW –22°F OR −30°C) 
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, 
use of an externally powered electric engine block 
heater (available from an authorized dealer) is 
recommended.
AFTER STARTING — WARMING UP THE 
E
NGINE
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it 
will decrease as the engine warms up.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START 
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the 
following precautions are not observed:
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after 
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, 
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above 
idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your 
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.WARNING!
If vehicle speed is not below 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) 
when the driver shifts into PARK, the 
transmission will default to NEUTRAL until the 
vehicle speed drops below 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) 
and the above conditions are met, enabling 
AutoPark. A vehicle left in the NEUTRAL position 
can roll. As an added precaution, always apply 
the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into 
the throttle body air inlet opening in an 
attempt to start the vehicle. This could result 
in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to 
get it started. Vehicles equipped with an auto -
matic transmission cannot be started this 
way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic 
converter and once the engine has started, 
ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, 
booster cables may be used to obtain a start 
from a booster battery or the battery in 
another vehicle. This type of start can be 
dangerous if done improperly  Ú page 300.
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136STARTING AND OPERATING  
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within 
the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good 
break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low 
gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory 
is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. 
Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated 
climate conditions under which vehicle operations 
will occur. For the recommended viscosity and 
quality grades  Ú page 315.
NOTE:A new engine may consume some oil during its first 
few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This 
should be considered a normal part of the break-in 
and not interpreted as a problem.
PARKING BRAKE
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) 
Your vehicle is equipped with an EPB that offers 
simple operation, and some additional features 
that make the parking brake more convenient and 
useful.
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent 
the vehicle from rolling while parked. Before 
leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking 
brake is applied. Also, be certain to leave the 
transmission in PARK.
You can engage the parking brake in two ways;
Manually, by applying the EPB switch.
Automatically, by enabling the Auto Park Brake 
feature in the customer programmable features  
Úpage 188.
The EPB is located in the integrated center stack.
 Electric Park Brake Switch
To apply the parking brake manually, push the 
switch momentarily. You may hear a sound from 
the back of the vehicle while the parking brake 
engages. Once the parking brake is fully engaged, 
the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster 
and an indicator on the switch will illuminate. 
If your foot is on the brake pedal while you apply 
the parking brake, you may notice a small amount 
of brake pedal movement. The parking brake can 
be applied even when the ignition switch is OFF, 
however, it can only be released when the ignition 
switch in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
NOTE:The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB switch 
is held for longer than 180 seconds. The light will 
extinguish upon releasing the switch.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral 
Oil in the engine or damage may result.
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(Continued)
If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the 
parking brake will automatically engage whenever 
the transmission is placed into PARK. Once the 
parking brake is engaged, the BRAKE warning 
lamp in the instrument cluster and the LED 
indicator on the switch will illuminate. If your foot is 
on the brake pedal, you may notice a small amount 
of brake pedal movement while the parking brake 
is engaging.
The parking brake will release automatically when 
the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position, the 
transmission is in DRIVE or REVERSE, and the 
driver seat belt is buckled and an attempt is made 
to drive the vehicle away by pressing the 
accelerator pedal.
To release the parking brake manually, the ignition 
switch must be in the ON/RUN position. Press on 
the brake pedal, then push the parking brake 
switch momentarily. You may hear a sound from 
the back of the vehicle while the parking brake 
disengages. You may also notice a small amount of 
movement in the brake pedal. Once the parking 
brake is fully disengaged, the BRAKE warning lamp 
in the instrument cluster and the LED indicator on 
the switch will extinguish.
NOTE:When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the 
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade 
and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply 
the parking brake before placing the gear selector 
in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission 
locking mechanism may make it difficult to move 
the gear selector out of PARK. The parking brake 
should always be applied whenever the driver is 
not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substitute 
for the parking brake. Always apply the 
parking brake fully when parked to guard 
against vehicle movement and possible injury 
or damage.
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure 
the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the 
key fob from the vehicle, and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with 
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil
-
dren to be in a vehicle unattended is 
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or 
others could be seriously or fatally injured. 
Children should be warned not to touch the 
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis -
sion gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, 
(or in a location accessible to children), and do 
not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN 
position. A child could operate power 
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged 
before driving; failure to do so can lead to 
brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when 
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and cause 
damage or injury. Also be certain to leave the 
transmission in PARK. Failure to do so may 
allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or 
injury.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake 
engaged, or repeated use of the parking brake 
to slow the vehicle may cause serious damage 
to the brake system.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on 
with the parking brake released, a brake system 
malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system 
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
WARNING!
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138STARTING AND OPERATING  
If exceptional circumstances should make it 
necessary to engage the parking brake while the 
vehicle is in motion, push on the EPB switch for as 
long as engagement is desired. The BRAKE 
warning lamp will illuminate, and a continuous 
chime will sound. The rear stop lamps will also be 
illuminated automatically while the vehicle 
remains in motion.
To disengage the parking brake while the vehicle is 
in motion, release the switch. If the vehicle is 
brought to a complete stop using the parking 
brake, when the vehicle reaches approximately 
3 mph (4.8 km/h), the parking brake will remain 
engaged.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction of the EPB 
system, a yellow EPB fault lamp will illuminate. This 
may be accompanied by the BRAKE warning lamp 
flashing. In this case, urgent service of the EPB 
system is required. Do not rely on the parking 
brake to hold the vehicle stationary.
Auto Park Brake
The Electric Park Brake (EPB) can be programmed 
to be applied automatically whenever the vehicle is 
at a standstill and the automatic transmission is 
placed in PARK. Auto Park Brake is enabled and 
disabled by customer selection through the 
customer programmable features  Ú page 188.
SafeHold
SafeHold is a safety feature of the Electric Park 
Brake (EPB) system that will engage the parking 
brake automatically if the vehicle is left unsecured. 
If the automatic transmission is not in PARK, the 
seat belt is unbuckled, the driver door is open, the 
vehicle is at a standstill, and there is no attempt to 
press the brake pedal or accelerator pedal, the 
parking brake will automatically engage to prevent 
the vehicle from rolling.
SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing 
the EPB while the driver door is open and brake 
pedal is pressed. Once manually bypassed, 
SafeHold will be enabled again once the vehicle 
reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition is cycled 
to the OFF position and back to ON again.
Brake Service Mode
We recommend having your brakes serviced by an 
authorized dealer. You should only make repairs 
for which you have the knowledge and the right 
equipment. You should only enter Brake Service 
Mode during brake service.
When servicing your rear brakes, it may be 
necessary for you or your technician to push the 
rear piston into the rear caliper bore. With the 
Electric Park Brake (EPB) system, this can only be 
done after retracting the EPB actuator. Fortunately, actuator retraction can be done easily 
by entering Brake Service in your vehicle  
Ú
page 188. This menu-based system will guide 
you through the steps necessary to retract the EPB 
actuator in order to perform rear brake service.
Brake Service has requirements that must be met 
in order to be activated:
The vehicle must be at a standstill.
The parking brake must be unapplied.
The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
While in Brake Service, the EPB fault lamp will 
flash continuously while the ignition switch is ON.
When brake service work is complete, the following 
steps must be followed to reset the parking brake 
system to normal operation:
Ensure the vehicle is at a standstill.
Press the brake pedal with moderate force.
Apply the EPB.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a 
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for 
which you have the knowledge and the right 
equipment. If you have any doubt about your 
ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle 
to a competent mechanic.
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140STARTING AND OPERATING  
IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK
This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park 
Interlock which requires the transmission to be in 
PARK before the ignition can be turned to the
OFF position. This helps the driver avoid 
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing 
the transmission in PARK. This system also locks 
the transmission in PARK whenever the ignition is 
in the OFF position.
NOTE:The transmission is NOT locked in PARK when the 
ignition is in the ACC position (even though the 
engine will be off). Ensure that the transmission is 
in PARK, and the ignition is OFF (not in ACC 
position) before exiting the vehicle.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT 
I
NTERLOCK (BTSI) SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with a BTSI that holds the 
transmission gear selector in PARK unless the 
brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of 
PARK, the engine must be running and the brake 
pedal must be pressed. The brake pedal must also 
be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or 
REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at 
low speeds.
9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The transmission is controlled using a rotary 
electronic gear selector located on the center 
console. The transmission gear selector has PARK, 
REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and LOW shift 
positions. Using the LOW position manually 
downshifts the transmission to a lower gear based 
on vehicle speed. The transmission gear range 
(PRNDL) is displayed both above the gear selector 
and in the instrument cluster. To select a gear 
range, simply rotate the gear selector. Push down 
on the gear selector and then rotate it, to access 
the L position. You must also press the brake pedal 
to shift the transmission out of PARK (or NEUTRAL, 
when stopped or moving at low speeds). To shift 
past multiple gear ranges at once (such as PARK to 
DRIVE), simply rotate the gear selector to the 
appropriate detent. Select the DRIVE range for 
normal driving.
NOTE:In the event of a mismatch between the gear 
selector position and the actual transmission gear 
(for example, driver selects PARK while driving), 
the position indicator will blink continuously until 
the selector is returned to the proper position, or 
the requested shift can be completed.
The electronically controlled transmission adapts 
its shift schedule based on driver inputs, along 
with environmental and road conditions. The 
transmission electronics are self-calibrating;  therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may 
be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, 
and precision shifts will develop within a few 
hundred miles (kilometers).
The 9-speed transmission has been developed to 
meet the needs of current and future FWD/AWD 
vehicles. Software and calibration is refined to 
optimize the customer’s driving experience and 
fuel economy. By design, some vehicle and 
driveline combinations utilize NINTH gear only in 
very specific driving situations and conditions.
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when 
the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is 
stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake 
pedal when shifting between these gears.
Transmission Gear Selector
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144STARTING AND OPERATING  
AUTOSTOP MODE
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every driver 
key start. At that time, the system will go into 
STOP/START READY and if all other conditions are 
met, can go into a STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE.
To Activate Auto STOP/START, The Following Must 
Occur:
The system must be in STOP/START READY 
state. A STOP/START READY message will be 
displayed in the instrument cluster within the 
Stop/Start section  Úpage 121.
The vehicle must be completely stopped.
The gear selector must be in a forward gear and 
the brake pedal pressed.
The engine will shut down, the tachometer will 
move to the zero position and the Stop/Start 
telltale will illuminate indicating you are in 
Autostop. Customer settings will be maintained 
throughout the Auto Stop/Start process.
POSSIBLE REASONS THE ENGINE DOES 
N
OT AUTOSTOP
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check 
many safety and comfort conditions for Stop/Start 
and ensure they are fulfilled. Detailed information 
about the operation of the Stop/Start system may 
be viewed in the instrument cluster display Stop/
Start screen. Situations when the engine will not 
stop include (but not limited to):
If Stop/Start is manually disabled by the Stop/
Start OFF button.
Driver’s seat belt is not buckled.
Driver’s door is not closed.
Battery temperature is too warm or cold.
Battery charge is low. During this time a 
message will display “Stop/Start Not Ready 
Battery Charging”.
The vehicle is on a steep grade.
Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an 
acceptable cabin temperature has not been 
achieved.
HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower 
speed.
HVAC is set to MAX A/C.
Engine has not reached normal operating 
temperature.
The transmission is not in a forward gear.
Hood is open.
Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pres -
sure.
Accelerator pedal input.
Engine temp is too high.
5 mph (8 km/h) threshold has not been 
achieved from previous Autostop.
Steering angle is beyond threshold.
Vehicle is at too high of an altitude.
Ambient temperature is beyond operating 
range.
Stop/Start related system malfunction.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is on and speed is 
set.
It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven 
several times without the Stop/Start system going 
into a STOP/START READY state under more 
extreme conditions of the items listed above.
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