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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on
vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard
with a high level of risk
which will result in serious
injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard
that could result in injury or
death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard
that could result in property
or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it
is a safety symbol which
means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components
and labels that use symbols
instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text
describing the operation or
information relating to a
specific component, control,
message, gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner’s
manual has additional
instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional
instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional
symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Oil
9: Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
$: Brake System Warning
Light
9: Dispose of Used
Components Properly
P: Do Not Apply High
Pressure Water
B: Engine Coolant
Temperature
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
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Climate Controls 221
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Maintenance
Passenger CompartmentAir Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the
climate control display are used to adjust the heating, cooling,
and ventilation.
1. ON/OFF
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Driver Temperature Control
5. Fan Control
6. Passenger Temperature Control 7. A/C (Air Conditioning)
8. Recirculation
9. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
10. Max Defrost
11. Rear Window Defogger
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Climate Control Display
1. Driver and PassengerTemperature Displays
2. Fan Control
3. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
4. Sync (Synchronized Temperature)
5. Recirculation
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. A/C (Air Conditioning)
9. On/Off (Power) The fan, air delivery mode, air
conditioning, driver and
passenger temperatures, and
Sync settings can be
controlled by touching
CLIMATE on the infotainment
Home Page or the CLIMATE
button in the climate control
display application tray.
A selection can then be made
on the front climate control
page displayed. See Settings
0
203.Climate Control Status
Display
The climate control status
display appears briefly when
the climate controls are
adjusted.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically
controls the fan speed, air
delivery, air conditioning, and
recirculation in order to heat
or cool the vehicle to the
desired temperature.
When AUTO is pressed, all
four functions operate
automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and
the selected setting is
displayed. Functions not
manually set will continue to
be automatically controlled,
even if the AUTO indicator is
not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to
stabilize. Adjust the
temperature as needed for
best comfort.
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A/C :Press to turn the air
conditioning system on or off.
If the climate control system is
turned off or the outside
temperature falls below
freezing, the air conditioner
will not run.
Pressing this button cancels
automatic air conditioning and
turns off the air conditioner.
Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation and the
air conditioner runs
automatically as needed.
When the indicator light is on,
the air conditioner runs
automatically to cool the air
inside the vehicle or to dry the
air needed to defog the
windshield faster.
@: Press to turn on
recirculation. An indicator light
comes on. Air is recirculated to
quickly cool the inside of the
vehicle or to reduce the entry
of outside air and odors.
Auto Defog : The climate
control system may have a
sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the
vehicle. When high humidity is
detected, the climate control
system may adjust to outside
air supply and turn on the air
conditioner. The fan speed
may slightly increase to help
prevent fogging. If the climate
control system does not
detect possible window
fogging, it returns to normal
operation. To turn Auto Defog
off or on, select Settings >
Climate and Air Quality > Auto
Defog > Select ON or OFF.
Ionizer :
If equipped with an
ionizer, this feature helps to
clean the air inside the vehicle
and remove contaminants
such as pollen, odors, and
dust. If the climate control
system is on and the ionizer is
enabled, the ionizer status
indicator will be lit on the
climate control display. To turn
the Ionizer off or on, select
Settings > Climate and Air
Quality > Ionizer > Select ON
or OFF.
Rear Window Defogger
K: Press to turn the rear
window defogger on or off. An
indicator light on the button
comes on to show that the
rear window defogger is on.
The defogger can be turned
off by turning the vehicle off
or to accessory mode.
To turn Auto Rear Defog off
or on, select Settings >
Climate and Air Quality > Auto
Rear Defog > Select ON or
OFF. When auto rear defog is
selected, the rear window
defogger turns on
automatically when the
interior temperature is cold
and the outside temperature
is about 7 °C (44 °F) and below.
The auto rear defogger turns
off automatically.
If equipped, the heated
outside mirrors turn on when
the rear window defogger
button is on and help to clear
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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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1. Turn the pressure capslowly counterclockwise.
If a hiss is heard, wait for
that to stop. A hiss means
there is still some
pressure left.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it.
3. If topping off the level inthe coolant surge tank, add
the proper mixture until
the level reaches the mark
on the front of the tank
and replace the cap.
Operate the vehicle.
Repeat steps 1–3, as
necessary.
If filling the system (such
as after servicing), follow
the Automatic Coolant
Service Fill Instructions.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not
tightly installed, coolant loss
and engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is
properly and tightly secured.
Automatic Coolant
Service Fill Instructions
This feature assists in filling
and removing air from the
cooling system after service of
components or when coolant
is added after being too low. To activate the fill and air
removal process:
1. With a cold system, add coolant to the indicated
mark on the surge tank.
2. Replace the cap on the surge tank.
3. Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
4. Turn the ignition to Service Mode. See Ignition
Positions 0247.
5. Turn off the air conditioning.
6. Set the parking brake.
7. At the same time, press the accelerator and the
brake for automatic
transmission vehicles for
two seconds, then release.
At the end of the cycle, check
the coolant level in the surge
tank and add coolant if it is
low. Turn off the vehicle, allow
the Electronic Control Module
(ECM) to go to sleep, about
2 minutes, and repeat
Steps 3-7.
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If the overheat warning is
displayed with no sign of
steam:1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and
to the highest fan speed.
Open the windows as
necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to
P (Park) or N (Neutral), and
let the engine idle.
If the engine coolant
temperature gauge is no
longer in the overheated area
or the engine coolant
temperature warning light no
longer displays, the vehicle
can be driven. Continue to
drive the vehicle slowly for
about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
distance from the vehicle in
front. If the warning does not
come back on, continue to
drive normally and have the
cooling system checked for
proper fill and function. If the warning continues, pull
over, stop, and park the
vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam,
idle the engine for
three minutes while parked.
If the warning is still displayed,
turn off the engine until it
cools down.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid
is needed, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the
vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
The appropriate message will
appear in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when
the fluid level is low.
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid
until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment
Overview
0331 for reservoir
location.
Caution
.Do not use washer fluid
that contains any type of
water repellent coating.
This can cause the wiper
blades to chatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.
.Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the
solution to freeze and
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Fuses Usage7 TRLR ST/TRN LT –Left Trailer
Stop/Turn Lamp
–
8 MSM –Memory
Seat Module –
Driver and
Passenger
9 –
10 SADS –
Semi-active
Damping System/
Spare
–
11 DC DC BAT 2 –
Direct Current to
Direct Current
Converter 2
12 REAR DEFOGGER –
Rear Window
Defogger Fuses Usage
13 OSRVM DEFOG –Outside Rear
View Mirrors
Defogger
14 –
15 PEPS –Passive
Entry Passive
Start Module
16 FRT WIPERS –
Front Wiper
17 PASS/PWR/ SEAT–
Passenger
Power Seat
–
18 L/GATE MTR/ Spare–Liftgate
Motor/Spare
19 DRVR/PWR/ SEAT–Driver
Power Seat/
Memory Seat
Module/Driver
Seat Massage
Control Fuses Usage
21 Sunroof –Power
Sunroof
–
22 –
23 –
26 TCM IGN –
Transmission
Control Module
Ignition
27 Miscellaneous 1 –
Inside Rear View
Mirror –Shifter
Interface Board
Module Run/
Crank –Central
Gateway Module
Run/Crank –
Heating
Ventilation and
Air Conditioning
Control Module
Run/Crank
ignition 3 –
Forward Collision
Alert Display