Seats and Restraint Systems
Service and Appearance Care
Customer Assistance Information
Canadian Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
Safety Warnings and Symbols
Using this Manual
Index
Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Seats and Restraint Systems
Front Seats
Manual Seats
Power Seats Manual Lumbar
Reclining Seatbacks
Heated Seats
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
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Power Reclining Seatbacks
Head Restraints
Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving
Power Lift Seat
Rear Seats
Split Folding Rear Seat
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Safety Belts
Safety Belts They Are for Everyone
Why Safety Belts Work
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Person keeps going until stopped by something
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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What is wrong with this?
What is wrong with this?
Belt is buckled in the buckle
Belt is over an armrest
What is wrong with this?
Belt is behind the body
Belt is twisted across the body
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Safety Belt Pretensioners
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Extender
Child Restraints
Older Children
What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
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Infants and Young Children
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What are the different types of add-on child restraints?
Child Restraint Systems
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint
Configurations for Use of Child Restraints
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch
Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
Rear Seat
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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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Airbag System
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Where Are the Airbags?
Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar
Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
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What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
Passenger Sensing System
United States Canada
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
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Checking the Restraint Systems
Safety Belts
Restraint System Check
Airbags
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Features and Controls
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Section Features and Controls
Universal Home Remote System
Keys
Remote Keyless Entry RKE System
Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation
Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle
Remote Vehicle Start
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Remote Start Ready
Doors and Locks
Door Locks
Door Ajar Reminder
Power Door Locks
Delayed Locking
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Lockout Protection
Rear Door Security Locks
Programmable Automatic Unlocking
Trunk
Remote Trunk Release
Trunk Assist Handle Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Windows
Express-Down Window
Power Windows
Programming the Power Windows
Express-Up Window
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
Window Lockout
Sun Visors
Content Theft-Deterrent
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Arming the System
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
How the System Alarm is Activated
How to Turn Off the System Alarm
Disarming the System
PASS-KeyIII+ Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-KeyIII+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation
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New Vehicle Break-In
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Ignition Positions
Key In the Ignition
Starting Procedure
Retained Accessory Power RAP
Starting the Engine
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Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
Engine Coolant Heater
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transmission Operation Four Speed Transmission
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Automatic Transmission Operation Six Speed Transmission
See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on
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Driver Shift Control DSC
Shift lever forward or rearward
Second or Third Gear Start Feature
Parking Brake
Shifting Into Park
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
Torque Lock
Parking Over Things That Burn
Shifting Out of Park
Engine Exhaust
Running the Vehicle While Parked
Manual Rearview Mirror
Cleaning the Mirror
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass
Compass Calibration
Compass Operation
Compass Variance
Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
OnStar System
Heated Outside Mirrors
Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan
OnStar Services
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Virtual Advisor
How OnStar Service Works
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
Universal Home Remote System
Your Responsibility
Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED
Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code
Programming Universal Home Remote Fixed Code
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Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
Using Universal Home Remote
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
Storage Areas
Driver Storage Compartment
Sunroof
Convenience Net
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Instrument Panel
Section Instrument Panel
Driver Information Center DIC
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Instrument Panel Overview
Glove Box. See Glove Box on
Other Warning Devices
Hazard Warning Flashers
Horn
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Flash-to-Pass
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Using Cruise Control on Hills
Ending Cruise Control
Headlamps
Erasing Speed Memory
Headlamps Off in Park
Delayed Headlamps
Headlamps on Reminder
Daytime Running Lamps DRL
Automatic Headlamp System
Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness
Parade Dimming
Dome Lamp
Entry/Exit Lighting
Front Reading Lamps
Trunk Lamp
Battery Run-Down Protection
Rear Reading Lamps
Overhead Ambient Lighting
Accessory Power Outlets
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
Climate Control System
Climate Controls
Operation
Maximum Air Conditioning
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Automatic Climate Control System
Remote Start Climate Control Operation
Automatic Operation
Manual Operation
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This mode
Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips
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Instrument Panel Cluster
United States Base version shown, Canada Similar
Trip Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer
Tachometer
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminders
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Airbag Readiness Light
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
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Charging System Light
Brake System Warning Light
Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
When the Light is Solid
Tire Pressure Light
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Security Light
Oil Pressure Light
Cruise Control Light
Highbeam On Light
Fuel Gage
DIC Operation and Displays
Outside Air Temperature and Odometer
Driver Information Center DIC
Information Modes
MPG L/100 KM Inst Instantaneous
Trip a or Trip B
MPG L/100 KM AVG Average
AV Average Speed
Auto Automatic Lights OFF
DIC Warnings and Messages
Tire Pressure
Auto Automatic Lights on
Brake Fluid
Check Tire Press Pressure
ESC Electronic Stability Control Active
ENG Engine PWR Power Reduced
ESC Electronic Stability Control OFF
KEY FOB Batt Battery LOW
LOW Fuel
Service ESC Electronic Stability Control
SVC Service Tire Monitor
DIC Vehicle Personalization
Entering Personalization Menu
OIL Life Reset
Personalization Menu Modes
Lock Horn
Light Flash
Auto Unlk Unlock
Unlk Unlock
Exiting Personalization Menu
EXT Exterior Lights
Audio Systems
AM/FM Radio with Optional CD Player
Setting the Clock
MP3 Radio with a Single CD Player
Changing the Time and Date Default Settings
MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player
Radios
Changing the Time and Date Default
Settings
Option AM-FM Radio
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Radio Data System RDS
Playing the Radio
Finding a Station
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Setting Preset Stations AM-FM Radio
Setting the Tone Bass/Midrange/Treble
Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade
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Playing a CD
XM Satellite Radio Service
Radio Messages
Radio Messages for XM Only
Care of Your CDs
Care of Your CD Player
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Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
CD Messages
MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
Using an MP3
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
Compressed Audio
MP3 Format
No Folder
Root Directory
Empty Directory or Folder
Order of Play
Preprogrammed Playlists
File System and Naming
Playing an MP3
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XM Radio Messages
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Radio Reception
FM Stereo
Backglass Antenna
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
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Section Driving Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
Defensive Driving
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
Drunk Driving
Control of a Vehicle
Braking
See Brake System Warning Light on
Antilock Brake System ABS
Using ABS
Braking in Emergencies
Traction Control System TCS
Traction Control Operation
Electronic Stability Control ESC
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Panic Brake Assist
Electric Power Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering
Steering Tips
Steering in Emergencies
Passing
Off-Road Recovery
Loss of Control
Skidding
Driving at Night
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Hydroplaning
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Highway Hypnosis
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Hill and Mountain Roads
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
Loading the Vehicle
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Tire and Loading Information Label
Label Example
Description Total
Example
Description Total
Certification Label
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Dinghy Towing
Exceed 65 mph 105 km/h while towing your vehicle
Dolly Towing
Towing a Trailer
Weight of the Trailer
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
Hitches
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Safety Chains
Trailer Brakes
Passing
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Following Distance
Backing Up
Driving on Grades
Parking on Hills
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Checking Things Under the Hood
Capacities and Specifications
Service
Accessories and Modifications
California Proposition 65 Warning
Doing Your Own Service Work
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Fuel
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle
Gasoline Specifications
Gasoline Octane
California Fuel
Additives
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling the Tank
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See Washing Your Vehicle on
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on
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Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on
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Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil
L4 Engine V6 Engine
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
What to Do with Used Oil
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
Engine Coolant
What to Use
Checking Coolant
Adding Coolant
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Pressure Cap
Engine Overheating
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Cooling System
5L V6 Engine shown 4L L4, 3.6L V6 Engines similar
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid
Brakes
Brake Fluid
What to Add
Brake Wear
Brake Adjustment
Brake Pedal Travel
Replacing Brake System Parts
Battery
Vehicle Storage
Jump Starting
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Jumper Cable Removal
Headlamp Aiming
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
License Plate Lamp
Back-up Lamp
Replacement Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Tires
Winter Tires
Low-Profile Performance Tire
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Passenger P-Metric Tire Example
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Tire Terminology and Definitions
Light Truck LT-Metric Tire a tire used on
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Inflation Tire Pressure
When to Check
How to Check
High-Speed Operation
Tire Pressure Monitor System
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Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It Is Time for New Tires
Buying New Tires
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Different Size Tires and Wheels
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
Temperature A, B, C
Wheel Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Used Replacement Wheels
Tire Chains
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
Tire Changing Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire Installing the Spare Tire
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Remove all of the wheel nuts Remove the flat tire
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Storing a Flat Tire and Tools
Compact Spare Tire
On your compact spare
Interior Cleaning
Appearance Care
Fabric/Carpet
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
Weatherstrips
Care of Safety Belts
Washing Your Vehicle
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Finish Care
Aluminum Wheels
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Sheet Metal Damage
Tires
Finish Damage
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting
Description Usage
Vehicle Identification Number VIN
Vehicle Identification
Engine Identification
Electrical System
Service Parts Identification Label
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Fuses
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Fuses Usage
Cluster
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuses Usage
Left Headlamp Low-Beam
Relays Usage
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Diodes Usage Wiper
Passenger Seat Controls Driver Seat Controls Not Used 106
Sunroof Controls
Capacities
Capacities and Specifications
Application English
Application English Metric
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
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Section Maintenance Schedule
By warranty
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Requirements
Introduction
Using the Maintenance Schedule
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
Service Maintenance
Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services
Maintenance Footnotes
Engine Oil Level Check
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Coolant Level Check
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Underbody Flushing Service
Recommended Fluids Lubricants
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part Part Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers
Engine Drive Belt Routing
5L V6 Engine 4L L4 Engine
6L Engine
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record cont’d
Maintenance Record cont’d
Customer Assistance and Information
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance and Information
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My GM Canada Canada only
Online Owner Center
United States only
Online Owner Center allows you to
United States Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users
Customer Assistance Offices
Canada Customer Assistance
Roadside Assistance Program
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
CHEV-USA 1-800-243-8872 Text telephone TTY
Services Provided
Who is Covered?
Calling for Assistance
Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Scheduling Service Appointments
Courtesy Transportation
Additional Program Information
Shuttle Service
Transportation Options
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
Collision Parts
Collision Damage Repair
Repair Facility
Insuring Your Vehicle
If a Crash Occurs
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
Service Publications Ordering Information
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Service Bulletins
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Owner Information
Order Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern Time
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
Event Data Recorders
Navigation System
OnStar
Radio Frequency Identification Rfid
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CD, MP3
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EDR
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Brightness Cluster Overview Storage Area
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MP3
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California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
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DIC
Windshield