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fog or frost from the surface
of the mirror. See Heated
Mirrors036.
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or
other material from the
inside of the front
windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp.
This may damage the rear
window defogger grid and
affect the radio's ability to
pick up stations clearly. The
repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Remote Start Climate
Control Operation :
If equipped with remote start,
the climate control system
may run when the vehicle is
started remotely. If equipped
with heated or ventilated
seats or a heated steering
wheel, these features may
come on during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start
018,
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 053, and Heated
Steering Wheel 0110.Sensor
The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the solar
intensity.
The climate control system
uses the sensor information to
adjust the temperature, fan
speed, recirculation, and air
delivery mode for best
comfort. If the sensor is covered, the
automatic climate control
system may not work properly.
Afterblow Feature
If equipped, under certain
conditions, the fan may stay
on or may turn on and off
several times after you turn
off and lock the vehicle. This is
normal.
Air Vents

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Adjustable air vents are in the
center and on the sides of the
instrument panel, and on the
rear of the center console
storage.
Move the slider knobs to
change the direction of or to
close off the airflow.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at
the base of the windshield
that could block the flow of
air into the vehicle.
.Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn
into the vehicle.
.Keep the path under the
front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air
inside of the vehicle more
effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved
hood deflectors can
adversely affect the
performance of the system.Check with your dealer
before adding equipment to
the outside of the vehicle.
.Do not attach any devices to
the air vent slats. This
restricts airflow and may
cause damage to the air
vents.
Maintenance
Passenger
Compartment Air
Filter
The filter reduces dust, pollen,
and other airborne irritants
from outside air that is pulled
into the vehicle. The filter
should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled
maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule
0425.
See your dealer regarding
replacement of the filter.
Service
All vehicles have a label
underhood that identifies the
refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should
only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The
air conditioning evaporator
should never be repaired or
replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only
be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper
and safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with
proper equipment. Venting
refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to the
environment and may also
create unsafe conditions
based on inhalation,
combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system
requires periodic maintenance.
See Maintenance Schedule
0 425.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Driving Environment . . . . . . 229
Vehicle Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . 229
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . 230
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . 231
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . 232
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . 238
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . 241
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . 242
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . 246
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 247
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . 248 Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . 249
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . 254
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . 254
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . 255
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Automatic Transmission
Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . 264
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Electric Parking Brake . . . 264
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . 266
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . 269
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Driver Assistance
Systems
Driver AssistanceSystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . 286
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . 296
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 297

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Electric Power Steering
The vehicle is equipped with
an electric power steering
system, which reduces the
amount of effort needed to
steer the vehicle. It does not
have power steering fluid.
Regular maintenance is not
required.
If the vehicle experiences a
system malfunction and loses
power steering, greater
steering effort may be
required. Power steering
assist also may be reduced if
you turn the steering wheel asfar as it can turn and hold it
there with force for an
extended period of time.
See your dealer if there is a
problem.
Curve Tips
.Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
.Reduce speed before
entering a curve.
.Maintain a reasonable
steady speed through the
curve.
.Wait until the vehicle is out
of the curve before
accelerating gently into the
straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
.There are some situations
when steering around a
problem may be more
effective than braking.
.Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to
turn 180 degrees without
removing a hand.
.The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) allows steering while
braking.
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can
drop off the edge of a road
onto the shoulder while
driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is
nothing in the way, steer
the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
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2. Turn the steering wheelabout one-eighth of a turn,
until the right front tire
contacts the
pavement edge.
3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the
roadway.
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids
that correspond to the
vehicle's three control
systems:
.Braking Skid —wheels are
not rolling.
.Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much speed or steering
in a curve causes tires to slip
and lose cornering force.
.Acceleration Skid —too
much throttle causes the
driving wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most
skids by taking reasonable
care suited to existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions.
But skids are always possible.
If the vehicle starts to slide,
follow these suggestions:
.Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer
the way you want the vehicle
to go. The vehicle may
straighten out. Be ready for
a second skid if it occurs.
.Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping
distance can be longer and
vehicle control can be
affected when traction is
reduced by water, snow, ice,
gravel, or other material on
the road. Learn to recognize
warning clues
—such as
enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface —and slow
down when you have any
doubt.
.Try to avoid sudden
steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by
shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes
help avoid only the
braking skid.
Off-Road Driving
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
can be used for off-road
driving. Vehicles without AWD
and vehicles not equipped with
All Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road
(OOR) tires must not be driven
off-road except on a level,
solid surface. To contact the
tire manufacturer for more
information about the original
equipment tires, see the
warranty manual.
Controlling the vehicle is the
key to successful off-road
driving. One of the best ways
to control the vehicle is to
control the speed.

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Avoid driving on wet ice or in
freezing rain until roads can be
treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.Accelerate gently.
Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under
the tires slick.
.Turn on Traction Control.
See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0267.
.The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) improves vehicle
stability during hard stops,
but the brakes should be
applied sooner than when on
dry pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0264.
.Allow greater following
distance and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches
can occur on otherwise clear
roads in shaded areas. The
surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy
when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden
steering maneuvers and
braking while on ice.
.Turn off cruise control.
.Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Mode for vehicles equipped
with AWD. Select Snow/Ice
Mode for FWD only vehicles.
See Driver Mode Control
0
269 and
All-Wheel Drive 0263.
Cold Weather Mode
In very low temperatures, a
cold weather message may
display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The
engine speed, transmission
shift patterns, and cabin fan
speed may operate differently
to enable the vehicle to warm
up quicker. You can manually
override the cabin fan speed in
cold weather mode.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and signal for help. Stay
with the vehicle unless there is
help nearby. If possible, use Roadside Assistance. See
Roadside Assistance Program
0
439. To get help and keep
everyone in the vehicle safe:
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{Warning
Snow can trap engine
exhaust under the vehicle.
This may cause exhaust
gases to get inside. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot
be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle is stuck
in snow:
.Clear snow from the base
of the vehicle, especially
any blocking the
exhaust pipe.
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2. Push plastic hooks back toengage grille slats. It is
recommended to start with
the lower hooks at the
center of the grille.
3. Repeat for all hooks to fully engage cover to grille.
For vehicles equipped with
a front license plate
bracket, only the outer
clips will be engaged on
the upper row. Ensure the
top center portion of the
cover is positioned
securely behind the license
plate bracket. 4. Make sure all clips remain
engaged during
installation. Cover should
be stretched to a tight fit
when properly installed.
Engine Heater
The engine heater, if available,
can help in cold weather
conditions at or below
−18 °C (0 °F) for easier starting
and better fuel economy
during engine warm-up. Plug in
the engine heater at least four
hours before starting the
vehicle. An internal thermostat
in the plug end of the cord will
prevent engine heater
operation at temperatures
above −18 °C (0 °F).
{Warning
Do not plug in the engine
block heater while the
vehicle is parked in a garage
or under a carport. Property
damage or personal injury
may result. Always park the
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vehicle in a clear open area
away from buildings or
structures.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord. The
cord is located on the
passenger side of the
compartment near the air
cleaner/filter.

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features will also work when
the vehicle is on or in
accessory mode:
.Infotainment System
.Power Windows (during RAP
this functionality will be lost
when any door is opened)
.Sunroof (during RAP this
functionality will be lost
when any door is opened)
.Auxiliary Power Outlet
.Audio System
.OnStar System
Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park):1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB). See
Electric Parking Brake
0264.
2. Press the button on top of the shift lever to shift into
P (Park). See Automatic
Transmission 0257.
3. The P indicator on the shift lever will turn red when the
vehicle is in P (Park). If the vehicle is shifted into
P (Park) on a hill, the
Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) may apply
automatically. You may not
be able to release the EPB
using the EPB switch.
It should automatically
release when the vehicle is
shifted out of P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with
the Engine Running
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave
the vehicle with the engine
running. It could overheat
and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the vehicle is
not in P (Park) with the
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle
when the engine is running.
If you have left the engine
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running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or
others could be injured. To
be sure the vehicle will not
move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always
set the EPB and shift the
vehicle to P (Park). If you are
towing a trailer, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing
Tips0314.
If you have to leave the vehicle
with the engine running, be
sure the vehicle is in P (Park)
and the EPB is set before you
leave it. See Electric Parking
Brake 0264.
If you are towing a trailer and
parking on a hill, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing
Tips 0314.
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with
an electronic transmission.
The shift lock release button is