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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Introduction
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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0160.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0122.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0127.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0122.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual Mode
0 185 (If Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 094.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0111.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 088.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 090.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0174.
7. Infotainment Display. See Introduction
0 130.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0125.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0157.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 042
(If Equipped).
Park Assist Button. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing 0224. Automatic Parking Assist (APA) Button.
See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0224.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0127.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0245 (If
Equipped).
11. Power Outlets 091.
12. Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0189.
Auto Stop Disable Switch. See Stop/Start
System 0176.
MODE Switch. See Driver Mode Control
0 190.
13. Wireless Charging 091 (Out of View) (If
Equipped).
14. USB Port 0138.
15. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 131.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 181.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0132.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0111.
18. Horn 088.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 087 (Out
of View). 20.
Cruise Control 0192.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0196
(If Equipped).
Super Cruise 0206 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 087 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 233 (If Equipped).
21. Data Link Connector. See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
0 102 (Out of View).
22. Hood Release. See Hood0262 (Out
of View).
23. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0128.
24. Electric Parking Brake 0187.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
Settings > Vehicle > Power Door Locks. If the
passenger door is open when
His pressed,
all doors lock.
Pressing
Hmay also arm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 025.
I:Press to unlock the driver door. PressIagain within five seconds to unlock all
doors. The remote key can be programmed
to unlock all doors on the first button press.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
The turn signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking. To view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch Settings
> Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
When remotely unlocking the vehicle at
night, the lights come on briefly to light
your approach to the vehicle.
Pressing
Iwill disarm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 025.
Press and hold
Iuntil the windows fully
open. Windows will not operate unless
remote window operation is enabled. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
S: To remote start the vehicle, double
press and hold
Sfrom outside the vehicle.
The vehicle cannot be started if a remote
key is left inside the vehicle. See Remote
Vehicle Start 014.
7:Press and release one time to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and
the horn chirps three times. Press and hold
7for three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal
lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until
7is
pressed again or the vehicle is started.
b: Press twice quickly to open or close
the liftgate.
Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.
Keyless Access Operation
With the Keyless Access system, you can
lock and unlock the doors and access the
liftgate without removing the remote key
from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
remote key should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
liftgate or door being opened.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. Keyless access
can also be turned off. To view available settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. See
Memory Seats040.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door
handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on
the driver door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all passenger
doors will unlock.
Driver Shown, Passenger Similar
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1. Press the button on the side of theremote key near the bottom and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull the
mechanical key out without pressing the
button.2. Use the mechanical key blade in the slotto remove the battery cover by hand.
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Pull on the tab to access the battery. 5. Remove the old battery. Do not use a
metal object.
6. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2450 or
equivalent battery.
7. Place the seal back into the groove around the battery compartment.
8. Replace the battery cover by snapping it back into the remote key.
9. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be started
from outside of the vehicle.
S: This button is on the remote key for
remote start. The remote key range may be
lessened while the vehicle is running.
The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear defog may come on during a remote
start based on cold conditions. The rear
defog indicator light will not come on
during a remote start.
If the vehicle has auto heated or ventilated
seats they may come on during a remote
start. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 42.
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Warning (Continued)
into the right lane, you could hit a
vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
To adjust each mirror: 1. Press
}or|to choose the driver or
passenger side mirror. The indicator light
will illuminate. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to
move the mirror in the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can
be seen.
4. Press
}or|again to deselect the
mirror.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See
Memory Seats 040.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change
Alert (LCA) 0241.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone Alert.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0240.
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle may have a turn signal indicator
on the mirror housings. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0127.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
If equipped, manually fold the mirrors
inward toward the vehicle to prevent
damage when going through an automatic
car wash. Push the mirror outward to return
it to the original position.
Power Folding Mirrors
If equipped, press to power fold the mirrors.
Press again to unfold.
Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally obstructed
while folding.
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.They are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded.
.The mirrors do not stay in the unfolded
position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal driving
speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using
the mirror controls to reset them to their
normal position. A noise may be heard
during the resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual
folding operation.
Remote Mirror Folding
If equipped with power folding mirrors, and
the mirrors have been folded with the
power folding mirror switch, they may not
be unfolded by use of remote key.
If equipped with power folding mirrors, and
the mirrors have not been folded with the
power folding mirror switch and the vehicle
is in P (Park), they may be automatically
folded/unfolded as follows:
.If the doors are locked by pressingHon
the remote key, the mirrors will fold.
If the doors are unlocked by pressing
I
on the remote key, the mirrors will
unfold.
.If the doors are locked by pressing the
door handle button, the mirrors will fold.
If doors are unlocked by pressing the
door handle button, the mirrors will
unfold.
.If passive locking is enabled and the doors
are locked by the feature, the mirrors
will fold.
Heated Mirrors
K: Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual
Automatic Climate Control System 0157.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has the automatic dimming
mirror, the driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of
headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors and
memory seats, the passenger and/or driver
mirror tilts to a preselected position when
the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the
curb to be seen when parallel parking. The mirror(s) may move from their tilted
position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) or
remains in R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above
a set speed.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with
water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . 42
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . 47
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . 51
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 55
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 56
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . 56
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Head Restraints
Front Seats
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly, there is a
greater chance that occupants will suffer
a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for all
occupants are installed and adjusted
properly.
The vehicle's front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard seating
positions.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top of
the restraint is at the same height as the
top of the occupant's head. This position
reduces the chance of a neck injury in a
crash.
The height of the head restraint can be
adjusted.
To raise or lower the head restraint, press
the button located on the side of the head
restraint, and pull up or push the head
restraint down, and release the button. Pull
and push on the head restraint after the
button is released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head restraints are
not removable.
Rear Seats
Adjusting the Rear Head Restraint
The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head
restraints in the outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can be
adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. Try to move the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the seatback,
and push the head restraint down. Try to
move the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked in
place.Folding the Rear Head Restraint
The head restraint can be folded rearward to
allow for better visibility when the rear seat
is unoccupied.
To fold the head restraint, press the button
on the side of the head restraint.