Seats and Restraint Systems
Service and Appearance Care
Customer Assistance and Information
Canadian Owners
How to Use This Manual
Index
Safety Warnings and Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Symbols
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Seats and Restraint Systems
Front Seats
Six-Way Power Seats
Manual Passenger Seat
Heated Seats
Eight-Way Power Seats
Driver’s Side Button shown, Passenger’s Side similar
Reclining Seatbacks
Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving
Rear Seats
Adjusting the Captain Chairs Forward or Rearward
Head Restraints
Rear Seat Operation
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
Removing a Captain Chair without a Side Impact Airbag
Installing a Captain Chair without a Side Impact Airbag
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Folding the Seatbacks
Third Row Seat
Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position
Removing the Third Row Seat
Installing the Third Row Seat
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Safety Belts They Are for Everyone
Safety Belts
Why Safety Belts Work
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Person keeps going until stopped by something.
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
Driver Position
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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What is wrong with this?
Belt is buckled in the wrong place
Belt is over an armrest
What is wrong with this?
Belt is twisted across the body
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Right Front Passenger Position
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Rear Seat Passengers
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
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Safety Belt Pretensioners
Child Restraints
Safety Belt Extender
Older Children
What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
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Infants and Young Children
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Child Restraint Systems
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How Should I Use a Child Restraint?
Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in the Vehicle
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint
Lower Anchors
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch
Top Tether Anchor
Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
Lower Anchor
Second Row Top Tether Anchor
Second Row
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Status Indicator on
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Airbag System
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Where Are the Airbags?
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When Should an Airbag Inflate?
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
United States Canada
Passenger Sensing System
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Checking the Restraint Systems
Restraint System Check
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Universal Home Remote System
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Section Features and Controls
Keys
Be sure you have spare keys
Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
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Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
Battery Replacement
Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Start Ready
Door Locks
Doors and Locks
Power Door Locks
Sliding Door Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
Automatic Door Lock
Lockout Protection
Dual Sliding Doors
Sliding Door Lock
Sliding Door Security Lock
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock
Power Sliding Door PSD
PSD Activation/Override Deactivation Switch
Power Sliding Door PSD Switches
Passenger PSD Activation Switch
Power Sliding Door Operation
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Resetting the Power Sliding Door
Liftgate
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Windows
Power Rear Quarter Windows
Power Windows
Express-Down Window
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Content Theft-Deterrent
Sun Visors
Lighted Vanity Mirror
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Arming with Your Key
Arming Confirmation
PASS-KeyIII Operation
PASS-KeyIII
Disarming with Your Key
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New Vehicle Break-In
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Ignition Positions
Starting the Engine
Retained Accessory Power RAP
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Reverse R Use this gear to back up
Automatic Overdrive D
Warm-Up Shift
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Parking Brake
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
Shifting Into Park P
Parking Over Things That Burn
Shifting Out of Park P
Torque Lock
Engine Exhaust
Running the Engine While Parked
Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Heated Mirrors
OnStar System
OnStar Services
Safe and Sound Plan
OnStar Personal Calling
Directions and Connections Plan
OnStar Virtual Advisor
Universal Home Remote System
Programming Universal Home Remote
Universal Home Remote System Operation
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Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
Using Universal Home Remote
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
Glove Box
Storage Areas
Cupholders
Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button
Storage Bin
Overhead Console With Rail
Floor Console Storage Area
Overhead Console Without Rail
Luggage Carrier
Folding Tray
Convenience Net Without Rear Convenience Center
Convenience Net With Rear Convenience Center
Removing the Convenience Center
Convenience Center
Replacing the Convenience Center
Memory Seat
Vehicle Personalization
Easy Exit Seat
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Center DIC
Section Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
Glove Box. See Glove Box on
Other Warning Devices
Hazard Warning Flashers
Horn
Tilt Wheel
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime
Flash-to-Pass
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control
Resuming a Set Speed
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Using Cruise Control on Hills
Cancelling Cruise Control
Exterior Lamps
Headlamps on Reminder
Wiper Activated Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps DRL/ Automatic Headlamp System
Instrument Panel Brightness
Dome Lamp
Interior Lamps Control
Entry Lighting
Delayed Lighting
Front Reading Lamps
Exit Lighting
Rear Reading Lamps
Cargo Lamp
Overhead Console Switchbank
Battery Run-Down Protection
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Urpa
Description English Metric
How the System Works
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
Accessory Power Outlets
With your dealer before adding electrical equipment
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
Cigarette Lighter
Climate Controls
Dual Climate Control System
Operation
Be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips
Rear Climate Control System
Rear Air Outlets
Decrease Setting Press this button to
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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United States version shown, Canada similar
Instrument Panel Cluster
Trip Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Airbag Readiness Light
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
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Brake System Warning Light
Charging System Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Traction Control System TCS Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Check Engine Light
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If the Light Is On Steady
If the Light is Flashing
Oil Pressure Light
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Cruise Control Light
Security Light
Fuel Gage
Highbeam On Light
Low Fuel Warning Light
Driver Information Center DIC
Information Button Items
DIC Operation and Displays
DIC Buttons
Odometer
Time Elapsed
Trip a and Trip B
Fuel Range
Average Speed
Average Fuel Economy
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
Menu Button Items
Battery
Oil Life
Units
Personalization Uplevel Only
Language
Compass Zone Uplevel Only
Compass Calibration Uplevel Only
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OFF for Engine Protection
DIC Warnings and Messages
ALL Wheel Drive Disabled
Charging System Failure
DRIVER’S Door Ajar
Headlamps Suggested
KEY FOB Battery LOW
Lift Gate Ajar
On page 5-15for more information
LOW Fuel
Park Lamps on
Passenger Seatbelt is not Fastened
Remote Start Disabled
Right Rear Turn Lamp OUT
Service Brake System
Service Traction System
Stability Control Active
Traction Control OFF
DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only
Customization Menu Items
Entering the Personal Program Menu
INT Interior Lights Keys Removed
EXT Exterior Light Delay
Delayed Locking
Lights and Horn default The exterior lamps
Content Theft
Remote Start
Personalization Menu Items
Replace KEY
Auto Unlock on
Exiting the Personal Program Menu
Audio Systems
Setting the Time
Radio Data System RDS
Radio with CD
Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD Similar
Playing the Radio
XM Satellite Radio Service
Finding a Station
Setting Preset Stations
Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade
Setting the Tone Bass/Treble
Finding a Category Station RDS and XM
RDS Messages
XM Radio Messages
Radio Messages
Radio Display Condition Action Required Message
XM Radio Messages cont’d
Radio Display Condition Action Required
Playing a CD Single CD Player
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Playing a CDs Six-Disc CD Player
Playing a Specific Loaded CD
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MP3 Format
Using an MP3 CD
Empty Directory or Folder
Root Directory
No Folder
File System and Naming
Order of Play
Preprogrammed Playlists
Playing an MP3
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Using R Song List Mode Single CD MP3, and Six-Disc CD
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Rear Seat Entertainment System
Navigation/Radio System
CD Messages
Parental Control
Wireless Headphones
Headphones
Before You Drive
Wired Headphones
Battery Replacement
Audio Output
Stereo RCA Jacks
Video Screen
Vehicle Speakers
DVD Player
Tr / u Previous and Fast Reverse/Next
DVD Player Buttons
Playing a Disc
Remote Control
Stopping and Resuming Playback
Ejecting a Disc
Remote Control Buttons
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RSE On-Screen Display OSD Menu
Problem Recommended Action
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
Problem Recommended Action
Cleaning the Video Screen
Cleaning the DVD Player
DVD Messages
DVD Distortion
Rear Seat Audio RSA
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Theft-Deterrent Feature
FM Stereo
Radio Reception
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Chime Level Adjustment
Care of the CD and DVD Player
Fixed Mast Antenna
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle
Defensive Driving
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Drunken Driving
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Braking
Control of a Vehicle
Anti-Lock Brake System ABS
Braking in Emergencies
Using Anti-Lock
Traction Control System TCS
StabiliTrak System
Traction Control Operation
All-Wheel Drive AWD System
Steering
Power Steering
Steering Tips
Steering in Emergencies
Passing
Off-Road Recovery
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Skidding
Loss of Control
Driving at Night
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Hydroplaning
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
City Driving
Freeway Driving
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Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids Have you checked all levels?
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Hill and Mountain Roads
Highway Hypnosis
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Also see Tires on
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
Loading Your Vehicle
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Tire and Loading Information Label
Example Label
Example Description Total
Example Description Total
Certification/Tire Label
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Dolly Towing
Dinghy Towing
Towing a Trailer
Level Control
If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer
Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight
Weight of the Trailer
Two-Wheel-Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Safety Chains
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Hitches
Driving with a Trailer
Trailer Brakes
Passing
Following Distance
Backing Up
Making Turns
Driving on Grades
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Parking on Hills
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Trailer Wiring Harness
Checking Things Under the Hood
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Capacities and Specifications
Accessories and Modifications
Service
California Proposition 65 Warning
Fuel
Doing Your Own Service Work
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
Gasoline Octane
California Fuel
Gasoline Specifications
Additives
Filling the Tank
Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
To open the hood, do the following
Hood Release
Engine Compartment Overview
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Checking Engine Oil
Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
What to Do with Used Oil
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Cleaner/Filter
How to Inspect the Engine Air
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How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Checking the Fluid Level
How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
What Engine Coolant to Use
Engine Coolant
Checking Coolant
Adding Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Engine Overheating
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Cooling System
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
5L V6 Engine
9L V6 Engine
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
Housing Bypass Tube
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
What to Use
What Washer Fluid to Use
Windshield Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid
Brake Fluid
Brakes
What to Add
Brake Wear
Replacing Brake System Parts
Brake Adjustment
Brake Pedal Travel
Jump Starting
Battery
Vehicle Storage
5L V6 Engine
9L V6 Engine
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Jumper Cable Removal
When to Check Lubricant
Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit
How to Check Lubricant
All-Wheel Drive
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Carrier Assembly-Differential Rear Drive Module
Halogen Bulbs
Bulb Replacement
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps DRL
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Replacement Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Passenger P-Metric Tire Example
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Compact Spare Tire Example
Tire Size
Tire Terminology and Definitions
From driving. See Inflation Tire Pressure on
See When It Is Time for New Tires on
Inflation Tire Pressure
When to Check
Tire Inspection and Rotation
How to Check
When It Is Time for New Tires
Buying New Tires
Different Size Tires and Wheels
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
Temperature A, B, C
Wheel Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Used Replacement Wheels
Tire Chains
Accessory Inflator
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a Tire Goes Flat
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire
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Secondary Latch System
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Storing the Spare Tire
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
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Storing the Tools
Compact Spare Tire
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Fabric/Carpet
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
Leather
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Care of Safety Belts
Weatherstrips
Washing Your Vehicle
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
Finish Care
Tires
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Sheet Metal Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Finish Damage
Chemical Paint Spotting
Description Usage
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Identification
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Vehicle Identification Number VIN
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Headlamp Wiring
Windshield Wiper Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Fuses Usage
Relays Usage
Underhood Fuse Block
Fuse Puller
Circuit
Spare
Spare
Spare
PLR
Case Fuses Usage
Application Capacities English Metric
Capacities and Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
Section Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Requirements Your Vehicle and the Environment
Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
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Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
Service Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance cont’d
Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services
Maintenance Footnotes
To your engine not covered by your warranty
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level Check
At Least Once a Year
At Least Once a Month
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
Recommended Fluids Lubricants
Underbody Flushing Service
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
DEXRON-VI Automatic
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record cont’d
Maintenance Record cont’d
Section Customer Assistance and Information
Customer Assistance and Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users
Online Owner Center
Customer Assistance Offices
Online Owner Center allows you to
Canada Customer Assistance
United States Customer Assistance
Overseas Customer Assistance
Roadside Assistance Program
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Dealer Locator Service
Shuttle Service
Scheduling Service Appointments
Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Additional Program Information
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
Collision Parts
Collision Damage Repair
Repair Facility
If an Accident Occurs
Insuring Your Vehicle
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Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
Service Publications Ordering Information
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
Owner’s Information
Service Bulletins
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Order Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern Time
Antenna, XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
Audio Systems Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual
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DVD
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Jump Starting Keyless Entry System Keys
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OnStar System, see OnStar Manual
Steering Fluid Rear Seat Entertainment System
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Shifting Out of Park P Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
DIC
Windshield Wiper