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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Electric Vehicle Operating
Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-19 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Performance and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-33
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-51 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-59 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-47
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-66
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-71
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
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Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
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specific vehicle to confirm each of Using this Manual

the features found on your vehicle.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, To quickly locate information about
substitute the name “General the vehicle, use the Index in the
Motors of Canada Limited” for back of the manual. It is an
Cadillac Motor Car Division alphabetical list of what is in the
wherever it appears in this manual. manual and the page number where
The names, logos, emblems, it can be found.
slogans, vehicle model names, and Keep this manual in the vehicle for
vehicle body designs appearing in quick reference. Danger, Warnings, and
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Canadian Vehicle Owners Cautions
the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath,
and ELR are trademarks and/or Propriétaires Canadiens { Danger
service marks of General Motors A French language manual can be
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, obtained from your dealer, at Text marked { Danger provides
or licensors. www.helminc.com, or from: information on risk of fatal injury.
This manual describes features that On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Disregarding this information may
may or may not be on your specific ce guide en français auprès du endanger life.
vehicle either because they are concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
options that you did not purchase or savant:
due to changes subsequent to the
Helm, Incorporated
printing of this owner manual.
Please refer to the purchase Attention: Customer Service
documentation relating to your 47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170

Litho in U.S.A.
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A circle with a slash through it is a Vehicle Symbol Chart

{ Warning safety symbol which means “Do Here are some additional symbols
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let that may be found on the vehicle
Text marked { Warning provides this happen.” and what they mean. For more
information on risk of accident or
information on the symbol, refer to
injury. Disregarding this Symbols the Index.
information may lead to injury.
The vehicle has components and 9 : Airbag Readiness Light
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with # : Air Conditioning
{ Caution the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
component, control, message,
i / g : Audio Steering Wheel
Text marked { Caution provides Controls or OnStar®

information that may indicate a gauge, or indicator.

hazard that could result in injury M: This symbol is shown when
I: Brake System Warning
Light
or death. It could also result in you need to see your owner manual
possible damage to the vehicle. for additional instructions or " : Charging System (12-Volt
information. Battery)
* : This symbol is shown when I : Cruise Control
you need to see a service manual f : Electric Parking Brake
for additional instructions or
information. d : Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
y : Fault
g : First Responder
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. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
( : Heated Steering Wheel
_ : High Voltage
I : LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
g : StabiliTrak® Disable
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
i : Traction Control System (TCS)
Disable
r : Vehicle Ready
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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2 NOTES
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In Brief Steering Wheel Active Emergency Braking

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Universal Remote System . . . 1-18
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Battery and Efficiency
Initial Drive Information High Voltage Safety
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 1-23
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Driver Information Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Performance and Maintenance
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Traction Control/Electronic
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Lane Departure Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-25
Head Restraint Side Blind Zone Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-25
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Driving for Better Energy
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Rear Vision Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Passenger Sensing Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-17 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents on page 8-7. 8. Charging Status Indicator (CSI). 16. Cruise Control on page 9-36.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls on See Charging Status Feedback Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 6-1. on page 9-60. page 9-39 (If Equipped).
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 9. Light Sensor. See Automatic Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Lane-Change Signals on Headlamp System on page 6-4. System on page 9-50 (If
page 6-5. 10. Infotainment on page 7-1. Equipped).
3. Regen on Demand Paddles. See 11. Glove Box Button. See Glove Heated Steering Wheel on
Regenerative Braking on Box on page 4-1. page 5-2.
page 9-32. Parking Assist Button. See 17. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7. Driver Assistance Systems on page 5-2.
Driver Information Center (DIC) page 9-47. 18. Horn on page 5-3.
Display. See Driver Information 12. Electric Parking Brake on 19. Steering Wheel Controls on
Center (DIC) on page 5-38. page 9-30. page 5-2.
5. Power Button on page 9-16. 13. Instrument Panel Illumination Driver Information Center (DIC)
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer on Control on page 6-6. Controls. See Driver
page 5-3. 14. Data Link Connector (DLC) Information Center (DIC) on
7. Hazard Warning Flashers on (Out of View). See Malfunction page 5-38.
page 6-5. Indicator Lamp on page 5-17. 20. Heated Front Seats on
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 15. Hood Release. See Hood on page 3-8 (If Equipped).
on page 9-56. page 10-6.
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21. Traction Control/Electronic Initial Drive

Stability Control on page 9-33.
MODE Button. See Driver
Information
Mode Control on page 9-35 (If This section provides a brief
Equipped). overview about some of the
22. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive important features that may or may
Unit on page 9-28. not be on your specific vehicle.

23. Dual Automatic Climate Control For more detailed information, refer
System on page 8-1. to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry Press the key release button to

(RKE) System extend the key. The key can be
The Keyless Access system allows used for the trunk.
for vehicle entry when the K : Press once to unlock the driver
transmitter is within range. See door. Press a second time within
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) five seconds to unlock all doors.
System Operation on page 2-2.
Q: Press to lock all doors.
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-51.
/: Press and release Q and then
immediately press and hold / for at
least four seconds to start the
vehicle’s heating or air conditioning
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systems and rear window defogger 2. Press and release Q on the

. Press the POWER O button on
from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter; the doors the center stack, with the brake
RKE transmitter. See Remote Start will lock. pedal applied, then press the
on page 2-8. POWER O button again to turn
3. Immediately press and hold /
L: Press and release to initiate
until the turn signal lamps flash,
the vehicle off.
vehicle locator. Press and hold for See Remote Start on page 2-8.
three seconds to sound the panic or for at least four seconds.
alarm. Press again to cancel the Pressing / again during a
panic alarm. remote start will turn the Door Locks
feature off. To lock or unlock the doors from the
i: Press and hold to release
the trunk. After entering the vehicle during a outside, press Q or K on the RKE
remote start, press the POWER O transmitter. See Remote Keyless
See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Entry (RKE) System Operation on
Keyless Entry (RKE) System button on the center stack with the
brake pedal applied to operate as page 2-2.
Operation on page 2-2.
normal.
Remote Start Canceling Remote Start
Use remote start to heat or cool the To cancel a remote start, do any of
interior when the vehicle is plugged the following:
in to maximize electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
. Aim the transmitter at the
outlet. Normal operation of the vehicle.
system will return after the vehicle . Press and hold / until the
has been turned on. parking lamps turn off.
Activating Remote Start . Turn on the hazard warning
1. Aim the transmitter at the flashers.
vehicle.
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For Keyless Access, the RKE Trunk Release For Keyless Access, the trunk can
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) be opened while the vehicle is
of the door handle sensor (1). Grip locked by pressing the touch pad
and press to open. above the license plate when the
To lock or unlock the door from the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
inside, press the power door lock of the rear of the vehicle. See
switch (2). Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-2.
To open the door press the door
latch button (3). If the vehicle is Close the trunk by pulling on the
stationary, the door latch button handle. Do not use the handle as a
unlatches an unlocked door. tie-down. See Trunk on page 2-13.

See Door Locks on page 2-10. Windows

If the vehicle has lost battery power,
the doors can be opened manually. To open the trunk the vehicle must
See Power Door Locks on be off or the shift lever must be in
page 2-11. P (Park).
. Press | on the driver door.
. Press and hold i on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
. Press the touch pad on the rear
of the trunk above the license
plate when all doors are
unlocked.
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The driver power window switches To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment
control all the windows. The . Move the seat forward or
passenger switch only controls that Lumbar Support
rearward by sliding the control
window. forward or rearward.
Press the switch to lower the . Raise or lower the front part of
window. Pull the switch to raise it. the seat cushion by moving the
See Power Windows on page 2-19. front of the control up or down.
Seat Adjustment . Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control up
Power Seats or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on
page 3-4.

To adjust the lumbar support:

. Press and hold the control
forward to increase or rearward
to decrease lumbar support.
. Press and hold the control up to
raise or down to lower the height
of the lumbar support.
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Seatback Bolster Support Reclining Seatbacks Easy Entry Seat

If equipped, to adjust the bolster To adjust the seatback: 1. Seat Adjustment Switch
support: 2. Folding Seatback Handle
. Tilt the top of the control
. Press and hold the control up to rearward to recline. The front seats can be moved out of
increase seatback bolster the way to make it easier to get in
. Tilt the top of the control forward
support. and out of the rear seat.
to raise.
. Press and hold the control down To fold the seatback, lift the
See Reclining Seatbacks on
to decrease seatback bolster handle (2) on top of the seatback.
page 3-5.
support. The seatback will fold forward.
See Lumbar Adjustment on To move the seat forward, press
page 3-4. and hold the front of the switch (1)
on the outboard side of the upper
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seatback. To move the seat See Memory Seats on page 3-6 and Press the button once for the
rearward, press and hold the rear of Vehicle Personalization on highest setting. With each press of
the switch (1). page 5-51. the button, the seat will change to
See Easy Entry Seat on page 3-3. the next lower setting, and then to
Heated Seats the off setting. The indicator lights
next to the buttons indicate three for
Memory Features the highest setting and one for the
lowest. If the heated seats are on
high, the level may automatically be
lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
See Heated Front Seats on
page 3-8.
Auto Heated Seats
The controls can be accessed while
the vehicle is on by pressing the
CLIMATE button on the center
The buttons are near the climate stack.
controls on the center stack. To Press the touch screen J AUTO or
The SET, "1," "2," and B (Exit) operate, the ignition must be in ON/
buttons on the driver door are used z AUTO button. The button color
RUN/START. will change to green when this
to manually save and recall memory
settings for the driver seat, outside Press J or z to heat the driver or feature is on.
mirrors, and power tilt and passenger seat cushion and When the vehicle is on, this feature
telescoping steering column. seatback. will automatically activate the
heated seats at the level required by
the vehicle’s interior temperature.
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The active high, medium, low, or off while keeping the seat and the head
. How to Wear Safety Belts
heated seat level will be indicated restraint height in the proper Properly on page 3-13.
by the manual heated seat buttons position. . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-14.
on the center stack. Use the touch See Head Restraints on page 3-2
screen button or the manual heated
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for
and Power Seat Adjustment on Children (LATCH System) on
seat buttons on the center stack to page 3-4.
turn auto heated seats off. page 3-39.

If the passenger seat is unoccupied, Safety Belts Passenger Sensing

the auto heated seats feature will
not activate that seat. System
The auto heated seats feature can
be programmed to always be
enabled when the vehicle is on. See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-51 and Climate Controls on
page 1-14.
United States
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
Refer to the following sections for
adjusted properly.
important information on how to use
To achieve a comfortable seating safety belts properly: Canada
position, change the seatback . Safety Belts on page 3-11.
recline angle as little as necessary
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The passenger sensing system will The rear window defogger also
turn off the front outboard heats the outside mirrors. See
passenger frontal airbag and knee Heated Mirrors on page 2-18.
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the Interior
passenger sensing system. See Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
Passenger Sensing System on view of the area behind the vehicle.
page 3-25. The mirror will automatically reduce
The passenger airbag status the glare of headlamps from behind.
indicator lights on the overhead The dimming feature comes on
console when the vehicle is started. when the vehicle is started. See
See Passenger Airbag Status Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Indicator on page 5-16. on page 2-18.
Controls for the outside power
mirrors are on the driver door.
Mirror Adjustment To adjust a mirror:
Exterior 1. Move the selector switch to L
Mirrors can be folded inward toward (Left) or R (Right) to choose the
the vehicle to prevent damage when driver or passenger mirror.
going through an automatic car 2. Press the arrows on the control
wash. Push the mirror outward to pad to move each mirror in the
return it to the original position. desired direction.
See Folding Mirrors on page 2-18. 3. Return the selector switch to the
center position.
See Power Mirrors on page 2-17.
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Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Reading Lamps

Adjustment Dome Lamps There are front and rear reading
lamps on the overhead console and
There are front and rear dome the headliner. These lamps come on
lamps in the overhead console and when any door is opened. To
headliner. manually turn the reading lamps on
or off:

Press the control to move the tilt

and telescoping steering wheel up
and down or forward and rearward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel To change the dome lamp settings, Front Reading Lamps
while driving. press:
To set the power tilt wheel memory OFF: Turns the lamps off, even
position, see Memory Seats on when a door is open.
page 3-6.
DOOR: The lamps come on when
a door is opened.
ON: Turns the lamps on.
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The exterior lamp control is on the Windshield Wiper/Washer

turn signal lever.
Turn the control to the following
positions:
O : Turns off the exterior lamps.
The knob returns to the AUTO
position after it is released. Turn to
O again to reactivate the AUTO
Rear Reading Lamps mode. In Canada, the headlamps With the ignition in ACC/
will automatically reactivate when ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
Press m or n next to each the electric drive unit is shifted out move the lever to select the wiper
reading lamp. of P (Park). speed.
For more information on interior AUTO: Automatically turns the HI: Use for fast wipes.
lighting, see Instrument Panel exterior lamps on and off,
Illumination Control on page 6-6. LO: Use for slow wipes.
depending on outside lighting.

Exterior Lighting ; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1 and Daytime Running INT: Move the windshield wiper
Lamps (DRL) on page 6-4. lever to INT. Turn the x INT band
on the wiper lever to adjust the
sensitivity. To turn the Rainsense
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feature on or off, see “Rain Sense Climate Controls

Wipers” under Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-51. The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the
heating, cooling, and ventilation.
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.
nL: Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.

Climate Control Buttons

1. Driver and Passenger 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

Temperature Controls 6. Defrost
2. Fan Control 7. Rear Window Defogger
3. OFF (Fan) 8. Recirculation
4. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats
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9. Air Delivery Mode Controls Vehicle Features

See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1. Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.

Cruise Control
Climate Touch Screen Controls
1. Outside Air Temperature Display
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
3. Fan Control
4. Climate Modes: MIN, ECO, MAX
5. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
6. Climate Control Selection
(Application Tray Button)
7. Climate Power Gauge
8. Driver and Passenger Auto
Heated Seats
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J: Press to turn the system on *: Press to disengage cruise

and off. A white cruise control control without erasing the set
indicator appears in the instrument speed from memory.
cluster when cruise is turned on. See Cruise Control on page 9-36 or
+RES: Press the control up briefly Adaptive Cruise Control on
to make the vehicle resume to a page 9-39 (if equipped).
previously set speed or press and
hold to accelerate. If cruise control Infotainment System
is already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. To increase speed by See the infotainment manual for
1 km/h or 1 mph, press +RES up to information on the radio, audio
the first detent. To increase speed to players, phone, navigation system,
the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on and voice or speech recognition.
the speedometer, press +RES up to It also includes information on y or z : Move SEL up or down to
the second detent. settings. go to the previous or next selection.
SET−: Press the control down S or T : Press to move between
Driver Information the interactive display zones in the
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is Center (DIC) cluster. Press S to go back to the
already active, use to decrease The DIC display is in the instrument previous menu.
vehicle speed. To decrease speed cluster. It shows the status of many SEL: Press to open a menu or
by 1 km/h or 1 mph, press SET− vehicle systems. select a menu item. Press and hold
down to the first detent. To decrease to reset values on certain screens.
speed to the next 5 km/h or 5 mph
mark on the speedometer, press See Driver Information Center (DIC)
SET− down to the second detent. on page 5-38.
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Forward Collision Alert indicator will change to amber and See Assistance Systems for Parking
flash. In addition, beeps will sound, or Backing on page 9-47.
(FCA) System or the driver seat will pulse.
FCA may help avoid or reduce the See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Ultrasonic Parking Assist
harm caused by front-end crashes. on page 9-56.
FCA provides a green indicator Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park
when a vehicle is detected ahead. Assist (UFRPA) uses sensors on
This indicator displays amber if you
Side Blind Zone the front and rear bumper to assist
follow a vehicle much too closely. Alert (SBZA) with parking and avoiding objects.
When approaching a vehicle ahead It operates at speeds less than
If equipped, SBZA will detect 8 km/h (5 mph). UFRPA may display
too quickly, FCA provides a flashing vehicles in the next lane over in the
red alert on the windshield and a warning triangle on the Rear
vehicle's side blind zone area. Vision Camera screen and a graphic
rapidly beeps or pulses the When this happens, the SBZA
driver seat. on the instrument cluster to provide
display will light up in the the object distance. In addition,
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) corresponding outside side mirror multiple beeps or seat pulses may
System on page 9-50. and will flash if the turn signal is on. occur if very close to an object.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) See Driver Assistance Systems on
Lane Departure on page 9-54. page 9-47.
Warning (LDW)
LDW is intended to help avoid
Rear Vision Active Emergency
unintentional lane departures at Camera (RVC) Braking System
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or RVC displays a view of the area
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
behind the vehicle on the center Control (ACC) it also has the Active
to detect the lane markings. The stack display when the vehicle is Emergency Braking System, which
LDW indicator, @, appears green if shifted into R (Reverse). includes the Automatic Collision
a lane marking is detected. If the Preparation (ACP) System. These
vehicle departs the lane, the systems can automatically brake the
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vehicle to help avoid or lessen the Universal Remote System Read the instructions completely
severity of crashes while moving before attempting to program the
forward. Universal Remote system. Because
See Active Emergency Braking of the steps involved, it may be
System on page 9-53. helpful to have another person
available to assist with programming
the Universal Remote system.
Power Outlets
See Universal Remote System on
The accessory power outlets can be page 5-59.
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has two accessory
power outlets:
. Inside the front center console.
. Inside the center console bin This system provides a way to
behind the shift lever. replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
Lift the cover to access the devices such as garage door
accessory power outlet. openers, security systems, and
See Power Outlets on page 5-6. home automation devices.
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Battery and Efficiency If the vehicle is in a crash, the See Battery on page 10-23 for
sensing system may shut down the important safety information. If an
high voltage system. When this airbag has inflated, see What Will
High Voltage Safety occurs, the high voltage battery is You See after an Airbag Inflates? on
Information disconnected and the vehicle will page 3-24.
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE Only a trained service technician
{ Warning SOON message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will be
with the proper knowledge and tools
should inspect, test, or replace the
Exposure to high voltage can displayed. Before the vehicle can be high voltage battery. See your
cause shock, burns, and even operated again, it must be serviced dealer if the high voltage battery
death. The high voltage at your dealer. needs service.
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians { Warning See Battery on page 10-23.
with special training.
Damage to the high voltage Charging
High voltage components are battery or high voltage system
identified by labels. Do not This section explains the process
can create a risk of electric shock, for charging the high voltage battery.
remove, open, take apart, overheating, or fire. Do not allow the vehicle to remain in
or modify these components.
If the vehicle is damaged from a temperature extremes for long
High voltage cable or wiring has periods without being driven or
orange covering. Do not probe, crash, flood, fire, or other event it
may be necessary to have the plugged in. It is recommended that
tamper with, cut, or modify high the vehicle be plugged in when
voltage cable or wiring. vehicle inspected. Contact
Customer Assistance as soon as temperatures are below 0°C (32°F)
and above 32°C (90°F) to maximize
possible to determine whether an
This vehicle has a high voltage high voltage battery life.
inspection is needed. See
battery and a standard 12-volt Customer Assistance Offices on When using a 120-volt AC electrical
battery. page 13-3. outlet, it will take approximately
12.5 hours to charge the vehicle
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with the 12 amp AC current setting 2. Push the rearward edge of the 4. Plug the charge cord into the
or 18 hours using the default 8 amp charge port door in and release electrical outlet. See Electrical
AC current setting. When using a to open the door. Requirements for Battery
240-volt charging station, it will take In cold weather conditions, ice Charging on page 9-66. Verify
approximately five hours to charge may form around the charge port the charge cord status. See the
the vehicle. Charge times will vary door. Remove ice from the area charge cord user guide. See
with outside temperature. There are before attempting to open or Charge Cord on page 9-64.
three ways to program how the close the charge port door. Select the appropriate charge
vehicle is charged. See level using the Select Charge
Programmable Charging on Level Preference screen on the
page 5-29. center stack. See “Charge Level
The charging system may run fans Selection” under Programmable
and pumps that result in sounds Charging on page 5-29.
from the vehicle while it is turned
off. Additional unexpected clicking
sounds may be caused by the
electrical devices used while
charging.
While the charge cord is plugged
into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot
be driven.
3. Open the rear trunk, lift the left
Charging load support floor cover, and
Start Charge remove the charge cord. Pull up
on the charge cord handle to
1. Make sure the vehicle is parked release. The vehicle plug is
and turned off. stored as shown.
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5. Plug in the vehicle plug of the Important Information About

charge cord into the charge port Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
on the vehicle. Verify that the . Charging an electric vehicle can
charging status indicator stress a building’s electrical
illuminates on top of the system more than a typical
instrument panel and a horn household appliance.
chirp occurs. See Charging
Status Feedback on page 9-60. . Before you plug in to any
electrical outlet, have a qualified
Charge Cord Theft Alert 2. Disconnect the vehicle plug of electrician inspect and verify the
This vehicle has a Charge Cord the charge cord from the vehicle. electrical system (electrical
Theft Alert. To enable this feature, outlet, wiring, junctions, and
3. Close the charge port door by
see "Charge Cord Theft Alert" in protection devices) for
pressing firmly on the rearward
Vehicle Personalization on heavy-duty service at a 12 amp
edge of the door surface.
page 5-51. The system can be continuous load.
armed and disarmed using the door 4. Unplug the charge cord from the . Electrical outlets may wear out
lock function on the RKE electrical outlet.
with normal usage or be
transmitter. 5. Place the charge cord into the damaged over time, making
End Charge storage compartment. them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE Charge Cord
transmitter to disarm the charge
. Check the electrical outlet/plug
See Radio Frequency Statement on while charging and discontinue
cord theft alert. page 13-15. use if the electrical outlet/plug is
A portable charge cord used to hot, then have the electrical
charge the vehicle high voltage outlet serviced by a qualified
battery is stored under the load electrician.
support floor covering in the trunk.
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. When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is Warning (Continued) { Warning
weather-proof while in use.
Using a charge level that exceeds
. Mount the charging cord to . Do not use an electrical outlet the electrical circuit or electrical
reduce strain on the electrical that is not properly grounded. outlet capacity may start a fire or
outlet/plug. . Do not use an electrical outlet damage the electrical circuit. Use
that is on a circuit with other the lowest charge level until a
{ Warning electrical loads. qualified electrician inspects your
Improper use of portable electric electrical circuit capacity. Use the
vehicle charge cords may cause See the charge cord user guide. lowest charge level if the
a fire, electrical shock, or burns, electrical circuit or electrical outlet
and may result in damage to
Charge Cord Status Indicators capacity is not known.
property, serious injury, or death. See “Charge Cord Status Indicators”
in the charge cord user guide.
. Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips, Charge Level Selection
splitters, grounding adaptors,
surge protectors, or similar Charge level selection can be made
devices. using the Select Charge Level
Preference setting on the center
. Do not use an electrical outlet stack. See “Charge Level Selection”
that is worn or damaged, under Programmable Charging on
or one that will not hold the page 5-29.
plug firmly in place.
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Fueling 4. After refueling, reinstall the fuel

cap by turning it clockwise until it
The fuel system on this vehicle clicks. Close the fuel door.
requires a refueling process to
control evaporative emissions. To See Filling the Tank on page 9-68.
refuel the vehicle:
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking takes some of
the energy from the moving vehicle
2. When the READY TO REFUEL and turns it back into electrical
message displays, the fuel door energy. This energy is then stored in
on the passenger side will the high voltage battery system,
unlock. Push the rearward edge contributing to increased energy
of the fuel door in and release to efficiency.
open the door.
Regen on Demand™
3. Turn the fuel cap
counterclockwise to remove. This feature will slow the vehicle by
While refueling, hang the fuel recapturing energy using the
cap tether from the hook on the steering wheel paddles.
1. Press the fuel door button on the
inside of the fuel door. Complete See Regenerative Braking on
driver door for one second.
refueling within 30 minutes of page 9-32.
A WAIT TO REFUEL message
pressing the fuel door button on
displays on the Driver
the driver door. If refueling more
Information Center.
than 30 minutes, press the fuel
door button again.
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. Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button
Service Performance and Y again to turn traction control
Maintenance back on.
{ Warning . To turn off both TCS and
Never try to do your own service Traction Control/ StabiliTrak, press and hold the
on high voltage components. You Electronic Stability TCS/StabiliTrak button Y on the
can be injured and the vehicle Control center console until g and i
can be damaged if you try to do illuminate in the instrument
your own service work. Service The Traction Control System (TCS)
cluster. The appropriate DIC
and repair of these high voltage limits wheel spin. The system turns
message displays. See Ride
components should only be on automatically every time the
Control System Messages on
performed by a trained service vehicle is started.
page 5-48.
technician with the proper StabiliTrak assists with directional . Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button
knowledge and tools. See Doing control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. The system turns
Y again to turn on both
Your Own Service Work on systems.
page 10-5. on automatically every time the
vehicle is started. See Traction Control/Electronic
.
Stability Control on page 9-33.
To turn off TCS, press and
release the TCS/StabiliTrak
button Y on the center console.
i illuminates in the instrument
cluster. The appropriate DIC
message is displayed. See Ride
Control System Messages on
page 5-48.
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Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and 2. Press and hold SEL for several
the tires need to be inflated to the seconds while the Oil Life
This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. display is active to reset the Oil
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Life system.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain See Engine Oil Life System on
the correct tire pressures. page 10-12.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10-49. Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency
Engine Oil Life System Use the following tips to help
The low tire pressure warning light The engine oil life system calculates maximize energy efficiency and
alerts to a significant loss in engine oil life based on vehicle use range.
pressure of one of the vehicle's and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
tires. If the warning light comes on, In colder temperatures, while these
OIL SOON message when it is time efficiency tips will help, the electric
stop as soon as possible and inflate to change the engine oil and filter.
the tires to the recommended vehicle driving range may be lower
The oil life system should be reset due to higher energy usage.
pressure shown on the Tire and to 100% only following an oil
Loading Information label. See change. Driving Style
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-12.
The warning light will remain on until Resetting the Oil Life System Efficiency Gauge (Instrument
the tire pressure is corrected. 1. Display RESET OIL LIFE on the Cluster)
The low tire pressure warning light DIC menu. See Driver The leaf indicator or green ring
may come on in cool weather when Information Center (DIC) on indicator should be kept green and
the vehicle is first started, and then page 5-38. in the center of the gauge.
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
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Inefficient acceleration is indicated Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection L (Low) requires less brake pedal
when the ring turns yellow or the Use Tour Mode when possible. application and provides a
leaf turns yellow and travels above controlled, efficient way to slow the
the center of the gauge. Sport Mode provides more vehicle down.
responsive acceleration than Tour
Aggressive braking is indicated Mode, but can reduce efficiency. Climate Setting
when the ring turns yellow or the
leaf turns yellow and travels below Use Mountain Mode prior to Using the heat and air conditioning
the center of the gauge. climbing long, steep grades in systems decreases the energy
mountainous areas. Be sure to available for electric driving.
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting engage Mountain Mode before Optimal energy efficiency is
Avoid unnecessary rapid starting to climb. Mountain Mode achieved with the heat, air
accelerations and decelerations. reduces electric range and power, conditioning, and fan turned off.
but may be needed to maintain
Electric range is maximized at speeds above 96 km/h (60 mph) Less energy is used at low fan
80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher when climbing grades of 5% or speeds. When using the fan:
speeds use more energy and can greater. . MIN is the most energy efficient
significantly reduce electric range.
Use Hold Mode on a trip where all climate setting as long as 0 is
Use cruise control when or most of the electric charge will be not selected.
appropriate. depleted. Use Hold Mode mainly . ECO is for moderate air
Plan ahead for decelerations and during highway or high-speed conditioning and heater
coast whenever possible. For driving to maximize both electric operation and is the next most
example, do not rush to traffic vehicle miles and fuel efficiency. energy efficient setting as long
signals. Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go as 0 is not selected.
Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast. traffic or when traveling downhill.
The vehicle recovers energy while
. MAX mode provides the most
coasting and braking in D (Drive) comfort but is the least energy
or L (Low). efficient.
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Use the auto heated seat feature Vehicle Charging/Maintenance Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
instead of climate settings. Heating accessories. Power used for
the seat uses less energy than Charging functions other than propelling the
heating the vehicle interior. Keep the vehicle plugged in, even vehicle will reduce electric vehicle
Use remote start to heat or cool the when fully charged, to keep the range.
interior when the vehicle is plugged battery temperature ready for the Using a rooftop carrier will reduce
in to maximize the electric range by next drive. This is important when efficiency due to additional weight
utilizing electricity from the electrical outside temperatures are extremely and drag.
outlet. Engine Assisted Heating hot or cold.
while plugged in can be Maintenance Roadside Service
personalized. See Remote Start on
page 2-8. Always keep the tires properly U.S.: 1-888-811-1926
inflated and the vehicle properly Canada: 1-800-882-1112
In hot weather, avoid parking in aligned.
direct sunlight or use sunshades TTY Users (U.S. Only):
inside the vehicle. The weight of excess cargo in the 1-888-889-2438
vehicle affects efficiency and range.
Turn off the front and rear window Avoid carrying more than is needed. New vehicles are automatically
defog/defrost when they are no enrolled in the Roadside Service
longer needed. If fuel is not regularly used, consider program.
keeping the fuel tank only one-third
Avoid driving with the windows open full. Excess fuel weight impacts See Roadside Service on
at highway speeds. efficiency and range. page 13-5.
See Vehicle Personalization on For fuel recommendations, see Fuel
page 5-51. on page 9-66.
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OnStar®
If equipped, this vehicle has a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system
that can connect to a live Advisor
for Emergency, Security, Navigation,
Connection, and Diagnostic
Services. See OnStar Overview on
page 14-1.
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Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Keys and Locks
Windows Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-17
2-18 Keys
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Keys and Locks Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 { Warning
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Interior Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-18 a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Automatic Dimming Rearview
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 children or others could be
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Windows seriously injured or killed. They
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 could operate the power windows
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 or other controls or make the
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 vehicle move. The windows will
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-13 function with the RKE transmitter
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
Doors
of a closing window. Do not leave
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
children in a vehicle with an RKE
Vehicle Security transmitter.
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-15
The key that is part of the RKE
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
transmitter can be used for the
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-16
trunk.
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With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry

an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
(RKE) System Operation
Overview on page 14-1. The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is within range. See
(RKE) System “Keyless Access Operation”
following.
See Radio Frequency Statement on
The RKE transmitter functions may
page 13-15.
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
If there is a decrease in the RKE the vehicle.
operating range:
Other conditions, such as those
To remove the key, press the button . Check the distance. The previously stated, can impact the
near the bottom of the transmitter, transmitter may be too far from performance of the transmitter.
and pull the key out. Never pull the the vehicle.
key out without pressing the button. . Check the location. Other
If it becomes difficult to turn the key, vehicles or objects may be
inspect the key blade for debris. blocking the signal.
See your dealer if a new key is . Check the transmitter's battery.
needed. See “Battery Replacement” later
Contact Roadside Service if locked in this section.
out of the vehicle. See Roadside . If the transmitter is still not
Service on page 13-5. working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
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K (Unlock): Press once to unlock personalization. See “Unlocked Keyless Access Operation
the driver door. Press a second time Door Anti-Lockout” under Vehicle
To lock and unlock the doors and
within five seconds to unlock all Personalization on page 5-51. This
access the trunk, the RKE
doors. may vary based on vehicle
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
personalization.
The hazard warning lamps will flash of the door or trunk.
twice each time the button is L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Keyless Access can be
pressed and the anti-theft alarm Alarm): Press and release to
programmed to unlock all doors on
system will be disarmed. See initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
the first touch pad press from the
Vehicle Alarm System on lamps flash and the horn chirps
driver door. See Vehicle
page 2-15. three times. Press and hold for
Personalization on page 5-51.
three seconds to sound the panic
On vehicles with remote operating alarm. The horn sounds and the Keyless Unlocking from the
windows, pressing and holding K turn signals flash for 30 seconds. Driver Door
will open all of the vehicle's Press again to cancel the panic
windows. See Power Windows on When the RKE transmitter is within
alarm.
page 2-19. This feature can be 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle,
disabled by a dealer technician.
/ (Remote Vehicle Start): Press pressing the touch pad button on
and release Q and then immediately the driver door handle will unlock
Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.
press and hold / for at least
and open the driver door. See Door
The hazard warning lamps will flash Locks on page 2-10.
once and the anti-theft alarm system four seconds to start the vehicle
will be armed. See Vehicle Alarm from outside using the RKE To customize whether the doors
System on page 2-15. transmitter. See Remote Start on automatically unlock all doors, see
page 2-8. “Remote Locking, Unlocking,
If the driver door is open when Q is i (Remote Trunk Release): Starting” under Vehicle
pressed, all doors lock and then the Personalization on page 5-51.
Press and hold to release the trunk.
driver door will unlock if the
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature
is enabled through vehicle
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Keyless Unlocking from Passive locking will then remain The vehicle can be reprogrammed
Passenger Door disabled until Q on the interior door so that lost or stolen transmitters no
Press the door touch pad to unlock is pressed, or until the vehicle is longer work. Each vehicle can have
all doors and open the passenger turned on. up to eight transmitters programmed
door if the RKE transmitter is within to it.
To customize the doors to
1 m (3 ft). automatically lock when exiting the Programming with a Recognized
Passive Locking vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, Transmitter
Start” under Vehicle Personalization A new transmitter can be
This feature will lock the vehicle on page 5-51.
several seconds after all doors are programmed to the vehicle when
closed, if the vehicle is off and at Keyless Trunk Opening there is one recognized transmitter.
least one RKE transmitter has been Press the touch pad to open if the 1. The vehicle must be off and both
removed from the interior or none RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) the recognized and new
remain in the interior. and the doors are locked. If the transmitters must be with you.
To customize whether the doors doors are unlocked, the transmitter 2. Remove the key base from the
automatically lock when exiting the is not required to open the trunk. recognized RKE transmitter.
vehicle, see “Passive Door Lock” 3. Place the recognized transmitter
under Vehicle Personalization on
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle in the cupholder.
page 5-51.
Only RKE transmitters programmed
Temporarily Disable Passive
to this vehicle will work. If a
Locking Feature
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
Temporarily disable the passive replacement can be purchased and
locking by pressing and holding K programmed through your dealer.
on the interior door switch with a
door open for at least four seconds,
or until three chimes are heard.
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12. To program additional

transmitters, repeat
Steps 8–11.
Return the key base back into
the RKE transmitter.
13. Press and hold the POWER O
button for at least 12 seconds
to exit programming.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter
If there are no currently recognized
4. Insert the vehicle key into the 8. Remove the rubber liner to
transmitters available, follow this
key cylinder above the license access the pocket. Place the
procedure to program up to eight
plate. new transmitter on the indent in
transmitters. This feature is not
5. Open the trunk. the center console storage bin.
available in Canada. This procedure
6. Turn the key counterclockwise 9. Press the POWER O button. will take approximately 30 minutes
five times within 10 seconds. to complete. The vehicle must be off
10. The DIC displays READY FOR and all transmitters to be
7. The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE KEY 4 or 5, up to 8. programmed must be present.
REMOTE KEY 3 or 4, up to 8.
11. Press Q or K on each newly
programmed transmitter to
complete the process.
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5. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC

displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON LEARN, then
press the POWER O button.
The DIC reads REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
6. Repeat Step 5 two additional
times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
1. Remove the key from the vehicle. Remaining transmitters 7. First remove the rubber liner to
transmitter and insert the vehicle can be relearned during the next access the pocket. Place the
key into the key cylinder above steps. The DIC display should new transmitter on the indent in
the license plate. now show READY FOR the center console storage bin.
REMOTE #1.
2. Open the trunk. 8. Press the POWER O button.
3. Turn the key counterclockwise When the transmitter is learned,
five times within 10 seconds. the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the new
The DIC message displays transmitter.
REMOTE LEARN PENDING
PLEASE WAIT. 9. Remove the transmitter from the
4. Return the key base back into transmitter pocket and press Q
the RKE transmitter. or K on the transmitter.
10. To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 7–9.
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11. When all additional transmitters Battery Replacement

are programmed, press and
hold the POWER O button for { Caution
approximately 12 seconds to
exit programming mode. When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
Starting the Vehicle with a Low the transmitter. Static from your
Transmitter Battery body could damage the
When you try to start the vehicle, transmitter.
if the transmitter battery is weak,
or if there is interference with the Replace the battery if the REPLACE
signal, the DIC may display NO BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
REMOTE DETECTED or NO 2. Place the transmitter, button side message displays in the DIC.
REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED down, into the transmitter
PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER pocket. 1. Press the button near the bottom
POCKET THEN START YOUR of the transmitter and pull the
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or key out.
VEHICLE. See Key and Lock
N (Neutral), press the brake
Messages on page 5-45.
pedal and the POWER O button.
To start the vehicle:
Replace the transmitter battery
1. Open the center console storage as soon as possible.
area and the storage tray.
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Remote Start outside temperatures. See

“Remote Start Auto Heat Seats”
This feature starts the heating or air under Heated Front Seats on
conditioning systems and rear page 3-8 and “Remote Start
window defogger from outside the Auto Heat Seats” under Vehicle
vehicle. Use remote start to heat or Personalization on page 5-51.
cool the interior when the vehicle is
plugged in to maximize the electric
. The rear defogger will turn on
range by utilizing electricity from the during colder outside
electrical outlet. Normal operation of temperatures.
the system will return after the . Selecting 1 during colder
vehicle has been turned on. outside temperatures before
2. Use the oval base of the key / (Remote Start): This button is shutting the vehicle off will help
blade to separate the two halves on the RKE transmitter. windshield clearing.
of the transmitter. During remote start: . Shutting the vehicle off in ECO
3. Remove the old battery. Do not . The climate control system will Mode without 1 selected will
use a metal object. typically default to the last minimize the impact to electric
climate setting. If the fan is off or range. Shutting the vehicle off in
4. Insert the new battery on the other modes will maximize
back housing, positive side if MIN was selected, the air
conditioning or heat will turn on heating or air conditioning.
facing down. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery. as needed. See Dual Automatic . Use remote start to heat or cool
Climate Control System on the interior when the vehicle is
5. Align the key release button and page 8-1. plugged in to maximize the
snap the transmitter back electric range by utilizing
together.
. If the heated seats have been
enabled through vehicle electricity from the electrical
personalization, the heated outlet. Engine Assisted Heating
seats will turn on during colder operation can be personalized.
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. Vehicle range may decrease if Activating Remote Start After entering the vehicle during a
the vehicle is not plugged into
To heat or cool the passenger remote start, press the POWER O
an electrical outlet. If the vehicle
compartment using remote start: button on the center stack with the
is plugged in, much of the
brake pedal applied to operate as
energy needed to support this 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the normal.
feature will be provided from the vehicle.
electrical outlet, not from the The remote start can be initiated
high voltage battery. 2. Press and release Q on the two separate times between driving.
RKE transmitter; the doors For each remote start, the
Laws in some communities may
will lock. passenger compartment will be
restrict the use of features that
heated or cooled for 10 minutes.
remotely start the engine. For 3. Immediately press and hold /
example, some laws may require a until the turn signal lamps flash, Extending Engine Run Time
person using the remote start or for at least four seconds.
feature to have the vehicle in view The vehicle run time can also be
Pressing / again during a extended by another 10 minutes,
when doing so. Check local
remote start will turn the if during the first 10 minutes
regulations for any requirements on
feature off. Steps 1–3 are repeated while the
remote starting of vehicles.
Remote start will automatically shut engine is still running. This provides
The RKE transmitter range may be a total of 20 minutes.
off after 10 minutes unless a time
shorter while the vehicle is running.
extension is done. The remote start can only be
Other conditions can affect the extended once.
While the remote start is active, the
performance of the transmitter. See
parking lamps will turn on and When the remote start is extended,
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
remain on. the second 10-minute period is
System on page 2-2.
added on to the first 10 minutes for
a total of 20 minutes.
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A maximum of two remote starts, Conditions in Which Remote Door Locks

or a remote start with an extension, Start May Not Work
are allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
Conditions in which a remote start { Warning
may not occur include:
changed to ON/RUN/START and Unlocked doors can be
then back to OFF before the remote
. An open hood. dangerous.
start procedure can be used again. . Vehicle propulsion system fault . Passengers, especially
conditions, including an children, can easily open the
Canceling Remote Start emission control system doors and fall out of a moving
To cancel a remote start, do any of malfunction. vehicle. The chance of being
the following: . High voltage battery fault thrown out of the vehicle in a
. Aim the RKE transmitter at the conditions. crash is increased if the
vehicle A second remote start or extension doors are not locked. So, all
will not occur if the fuel level is low. passengers should wear
. Press and hold / until the safety belts properly and the
parking lamps turn off. During a remote start, conditions in doors should be locked
. Turn on the hazard warning which a remote start may be whenever the vehicle is
flashers. canceled include: driven.
. Vehicle propulsion system or . Young children who get into
. Press the POWER O button on high voltage battery fault unlocked vehicles may be
the center stack, with the brake conditions. unable to get out. A child can
pedal applied, then press the
. Low engine oil pressure. be overcome by extreme heat
POWER O button again to turn and can suffer permanent
the vehicle off. . Engine coolant temperature that injuries or even death from
is too high. heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.
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Warning (Continued)
For Keyless Access, the RKE Power Door Locks
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the door handle sensor (1). Grip
. Outsiders can easily enter and press to open.
through an unlocked door
when slowing or stopping the To lock or unlock the doors from the
vehicle. Lock the doors to inside, press Q or K on the power
help prevent this from door lock switch (2).
happening.
To open the door, press the door
latch button (3). If the vehicle is
To lock or unlock the doors from the stationary, the door latch button
outside press Q or K on the RKE unlatches an unlocked door.
transmitter. See “Keyless Access Operation” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-2.
Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.
The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when activated.
K (Unlock): Press to unlock the
doors.
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Loss of Vehicle Electrical

Power
If the vehicle has lost battery power,
open the doors manually.

From inside the vehicle, pull the From outside the vehicle, open the
passenger door manual release trunk and pull the manual door
lever. release lever.

Delayed Locking
From inside the vehicle, pull the This feature delays the locking of
driver door manual release lever. the doors until five seconds after all
doors are closed.
When Q is pressed on the power
door lock switch while the door is
open, a chime will sound three
times indicating delayed locking is
active.
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The doors will lock automatically Automatic door unlocking can be Doors
five seconds after all doors are programmed through the Driver
closed. If a door is reopened before Information Center (DIC). See
that time, the five-second timer will Vehicle Personalization on Trunk
reset when all doors are closed page 5-51.
again. { Warning
Press Q on the door lock switch or
Lockout Protection
Exhaust gases can enter the
press Q on the RKE transmitter to If the vehicle is in ACC/ vehicle if it is driven with the
lock the doors immediately. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
and the power door lock switch is or with any objects that pass
This feature can also be pressed with the driver door open,
programmed. See Vehicle through the seal between the
all the doors will lock and only the body and the trunk/hatch or
Personalization on page 5-51. driver door will unlock.
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
Lockout Protection can be manually carbon monoxide (CO) which
Automatic Door Locks overridden with the driver door open cannot be seen or smelled. It can
The doors will lock automatically by pressing and holding Q on the cause unconsciousness and even
when all doors are closed, the power door lock switch. death.
ignition is on, and the shift lever is
moved out of P (Park). If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is If the vehicle must be driven with
turned on and the vehicle is off, the the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
To unlock the doors: driver door is open, and locking is . Close all of the windows.
. Press K on a door. requested, all the doors will lock and
only the driver door will unlock. The . Fully open the air outlets on
. Shift the vehicle into P (Park). Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature or under the instrument
can be turned on or off using the panel.
vehicle personalization menus. See (Continued)
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-51.
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Trunk Release The trunk can be opened while the

Warning (Continued) vehicle is locked by pressing the
touch pad above the license plate
. Adjust the climate control while the RKE transmitter is within
system to a setting that 1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle.
brings in only outside air and See “Keyless Access” in Remote
set the fan speed to the Keyless Entry (RKE) System
highest setting. See “Climate Operation on page 2-2.
Control Systems” in the
Index. Close the trunk by pulling on the
handle. Do not use the handle as a
. If the vehicle is equipped with tie-down.
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function. Emergency Trunk Release
See Engine Exhaust on Handle
page 9-27. To open the trunk the shift lever
must be in P (Park).
. Press | on the driver door.
. Press and hold i on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
. Press the touch pad on the rear
of the trunk above the license
plate when all doors are
unlocked.
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{ Caution Vehicle Security time will bypass the 30-second

delay and immediately arm the
This vehicle has theft-deterrent alarm system.
Do not use the emergency trunk features; however, they do not make
release handle as a tie-down or If the driver door is opened without
the vehicle impossible to steal.
anchor point when securing items first unlocking with the RKE
in the trunk as it could damage transmitter, the horn will chirp and
Vehicle Alarm System the lights will flash to indicate
the handle.
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
system. started, or the door is not unlocked
There is a glow-in-the-dark by pressing K on the RKE
emergency trunk release handle on Arming the Alarm System
transmitter during the 10-second
the trunk lid. This handle will glow 1. Close the trunk and the hood. pre-alarm, the alarm will be
following exposure to light. Pull the Turn off the vehicle. activated.
release handle to open the trunk
from the inside. 2. Lock the vehicle in one of If the charge cord theft alert is
three ways: enabled, the alarm will also be
. Use the RKE transmitter. activated when there is an attempt
to remove the charge cord, or if a
. Use the Keyless Access passenger door, the trunk, or the
system. hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
. With a door open, press Q
alarm is activated, the turn signals
on the interior of the door.
flash and the horn sounds for about
3. After 30 seconds the alarm 30 seconds. The alarm system will
system will arm. Pressing Q on then re-arm to monitor for the next
the RKE transmitter a second unauthorized event.
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The Charge Cord Theft Alert feature How to Detect a Tamper The system is automatically
may be disabled through the vehicle Condition disarmed when the vehicle is
personalization. See “Charge Cord started with a valid RKE transmitter
Theft Alert” under Vehicle If K is pressed on the transmitter in the vehicle. The RKE transmitter
Personalization on page 5-51. and the horn chirps three times, a uses electronic coding that matches
previous alarm occurred while the an immobilizer control unit in the
Disarming the Alarm System system was armed. vehicle and automatically disarms
To disarm the alarm system or turn If the alarm has been activated, a the system. Only a correct
off the alarm if it has been activated: message will appear on the DIC. transmitter can be used to turn the
See Security Messages on vehicle on.
. Press K on the RKE transmitter.
page 5-49.
. Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system. Immobilizer
. Start the vehicle. See Radio Frequency Statement on
To avoid setting off the alarm by page 13-15.
accident:
. Lock the vehicle after all Immobilizer Operation The security light in the instrument
occupants have left the vehicle This vehicle has a passive cluster comes on if there is a
and all doors are closed. theft-deterrent system. The system problem with arming or disarming
does not have to be manually the theft-deterrent system.
. Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter or use the armed or disarmed. When trying to start the vehicle, the
Keyless Access system. The vehicle is automatically security light comes on briefly when
immobilized when the vehicle is the vehicle is turned on.
turned off.
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If the vehicle does not start and the Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Attempt to
turn the vehicle off and try it again. Convex Mirrors
Do not leave the RKE transmitter in
the vehicle. { Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Controls for the outside power
mirrors are on the driver door.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is To adjust a mirror:
curved so more can be seen from 1. Move the selector switch to L
the driver seat. (Left) or R (Right) to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
3. Return the selector switch to the
center position.
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If equipped, the vehicle may have Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors
memory mirrors. See Memory Seats
on page 3-6. The passenger and/or driver mirror
tilts to a preselected position when Interior Rearview Mirrors
Folding Mirrors the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
feature allows the driver to view the view of the area behind your
Manual Folding Mirrors curb when parallel parking. The vehicle.
mirror(s) return to the original
The mirrors can be folded inward position when the vehicle is shifted Do not spray glass cleaner directly
toward the vehicle to prevent out of R (Reverse), the ignition is on the mirror. Use a soft towel
damage when going through an turned off, or if the vehicle is driven dampened with water.
automatic car wash. Push the mirror in (R) above a predetermined
outward to return it to the original speed. Automatic Dimming
position.
Turn this feature on or off through Rearview Mirror
Heated Mirrors vehicle personalization. See Vehicle The rearview mirror automatically
Personalization on page 5-51. dims to reduce the glare of the
The Rear Window Defogger also
heats the outside mirrors. headlamps from behind. This
feature comes on when the vehicle
= (Rear Window Defogger): is started.
Press to heat the outside mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1.
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Windows Power Windows

{ Warning { Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless Leaving children in a vehicle with
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
especially with the windows transmitter is dangerous for many
closed in warm or hot weather. reasons; children or others could
They can be overcome by the be badly injured or even killed.
extreme heat and suffer They could operate the power
permanent injuries or even death windows or other controls or even
from heat stroke. make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the The power window switches are on
RKE transmitter in the vehicle the driver door. The passenger door
and they could be seriously also has a window switch for only
injured or killed if caught in the that window.
path of a closing window. Do not Press the switch to open the
leave the RKE transmitter in a window. Pull the switch to close it.
vehicle with children. The power windows work when the
vehicle is on, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-19.
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Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch 2. Pull the window switch to

Override completely close the window.
Windows with an express-down or
Continue to hold the window
up feature allow the window to be In an emergency, the anti-pinch switch two seconds after the
lowered or raised without holding feature can be overridden in a window is closed.
the switch. supervised mode. Hold the window
switch all the way up to the second 3. Repeat for each window.
Pull a window switch up or press it
down all the way, release it, and the position. The window will rise for as Remote Window Operation
window goes up or down long as the switch is held. Once the
automatically. Stop the window by switch is released, the express The vehicle may have remote
pressing or pulling the switch. mode is reactivated. operating windows that will open all
the windows from outside the
In this mode, the window can still
Express Window Anti-Pinch close on an object in its path. Use vehicle by pressing and holding K
Feature care when using the override mode. on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
If any object is in the path of the transmitter.
window when the express-up is
Programming the Power
This feature can be disabled by a
active, the window will stop at the Windows dealer technician.
obstruction and auto-reverse to a Programming the power windows
preset factory position. Weather may be necessary if the 12-volt
conditions such as severe icing may battery has been disconnected or
also cause the window to discharged.
auto-reverse. The window will return
To program the window:
to normal operation once the
obstruction or condition is removed. 1. Close all doors with the vehicle
on, or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-19.
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Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block

glare. If equipped, detach the sun
visor from the center mount to pivot
to the side window or to extend
along the rod.
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2 NOTES
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Seats and Restraints 3-1

Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-30
Restraints Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-31
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-18 Replacing Airbag System
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Head Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Front Seats Airbag System Infants and Young
Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-21 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-36
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 When Should an Airbag Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-38
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-5 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Lower Anchors and Tethers
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 What Makes an Airbag for Children (LATCH
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 How Does an Airbag Replacing LATCH System
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Rear Seats
What Will You See after an Securing Child Restraints
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 (Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Securing Child Restraints
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 (Front Passenger
How to Wear Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
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Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the

top of the restraint is at the same
To lower the head restraint, press
the button located on the side of the
height as the top of the occupant's head restraint, and push the head
{ Warning head. This position reduces the restraint down. Try to move the
chance of a neck injury in a crash. head restraint after the button is
With head restraints that are not released to make sure that it is
installed and adjusted properly, Front Seats locked in place.
there is a greater chance that The vehicle's front seats have
occupants will suffer a neck/ adjustable head restraints in the
spinal injury in a crash. Do not outboard seating positions.
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.

To adjust the head restraint forward,

grasp the head restraint and pull
forward until the desired locking
Pull the head restraint up to raise it. position is reached.
Try to move the head restraint to To adjust the head restraint
make sure that it is locked in place. rearward, press the button located
on the side of the head restraint,
and push the head restraint
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rearward until the desired locking Front Seats To move the seat forward, press
position is reached. Try to move the and hold the front of the switch (1)
head restraint after the button is on the outboard side of the upper
released to make sure that it is Easy Entry Seat seatback. To move the seat
locked in place. rearward, press and hold the rear of
The front seat outboard head the switch (1). Release the
restraints are not designed to be switch (1) when the seat reaches
removed. the desired position.
After entering or exiting the rear
Rear Seats seat, return the seatback to the
The vehicle's rear seats have upright position. Lift the seatback
headrests in the outboard seating and push it rearward until it locks
positions that cannot be adjusted. into place. Push and pull on the
seatback to make sure it is locked.
The rear outboard headrests are not
designed to be removed.
{ Warning
1. Seat Adjustment Switch
If either seatback is not locked, it
2. Folding Seatback Handle could move forward in a sudden
The front seats can be moved out of stop or crash. That could cause
the way to make it easier to get in injury to the person sitting there.
and out of the rear seat. Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
To fold the seatback, lift the
locked.
handle (2) on top of the seatback.
The seatback will fold forward.
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Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment

. Move the seat forward or
Lumbar Support
{ Warning rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
You can lose control of the
The seat can also be adjusted
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver forward or rearward using the
seat while the vehicle is moving. switch on the outboard side of
Adjust the driver seat only when the upper seatback. See Easy
the vehicle is not moving. Entry Seat on page 3-3.
. Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
To adjust the lumbar support:
To adjust the seatback, see
. Press and hold the control
Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5.
forward to increase or rearward
To adjust the lumbar support, see
to decrease lumbar support.
Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4.
. Press and hold the control up to
Some vehicles are equipped with a
raise or down to lower the height
feature that activates a vibrating
of the lumbar support.
pulse alert in the driver seat to help
the driver avoid crashes. See Driver
Assistance Systems on page 9-47.
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Seatback Bolster Support Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks

Adjustment

If equipped, to adjust the bolster To adjust the seatback:

support:
If equipped, adjust the manual leg . Tilt the top of the control
. Press and hold the control up to extension by pulling up on the lever, rearward to recline.
increase seatback bolster and then pulling or pushing on the
support.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
support to lengthen or shorten it.
to raise.
. Press and hold the control down Release the lever to lock it in place.
to decrease seatback bolster The reclining seatback control is
support. also used to adjust the seatback
bolster support. See Lumbar
The seatback bolster support control Adjustment on page 3-4.
is also used to recline and raise the
seatback. See Reclining Seatbacks
on page 3-5.
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Memory Seats
{ Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the safety belts cannot do
their job.
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
be in front of you. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or
other injuries. Do not have a seatback reclined if
The lap belt could go up over the vehicle is moving.
your abdomen. The belt forces The SET, "1," "2," and B (Exit)
would be there, not at your pelvic buttons on the driver door are used
bones. This could cause serious to manually save and recall memory
internal injuries. settings for the driver seat, outside
For proper protection when the mirrors, and power tilt and
telescoping steering column.
vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear the
safety belt properly.
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Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory If the memory position is still not
To save positions to the “1” and “2” Positions recalling, see your dealer for
buttons: If the vehicle is OFF or not in service.

1. Adjust the driver seat, outside P (Park), press and hold "1," "2," or Automatically Recalling Memory
mirrors, and the power tilt and B to manually recall the previously Positions (Auto Memory Recall)
telescoping steering column to stored memory positions. Releasing
The Auto (Automatic) Memory
the desired driving positions. "1,” "2," or B before the stored Recall feature automatically recalls
positions are reached stops the the current driver’s previously stored
2. Press and release SET, then recall.
immediately press and hold “1” “1” or “2” position when entering the
until a beep sounds. If the vehicle is ON and in P (Park), vehicle.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a press and release “1,” “2,” or B to Depending upon the Auto Memory
second driver using “2.” manually recall the previously Recall feature enabled in the vehicle
stored memory positions. Placing personalization menu, memory “1”
To save positions to the B (Exit) the ignition in OFF before the stored or “2” positions are recalled in the
button and easy exit features: positions are reached stops the following ways:
1. Adjust the driver seat, power tilt recall. To activate the recall when On -
and telescoping steering column, If something has blocked the driver Driver Door Open is selected in the
and the outside mirrors on some seat and/or power tilt and personalization menu, do one of the
vehicles to the desired positions telescoping steering column while following:
for getting out of the vehicle. recalling a memory position, the
recall may stop. Remove the
. Press K on the RKE transmitter
2. Press and release SET, then and open the driver door.
obstruction; then press and hold the
immediately press and hold B appropriate manual control for the
until a beep sounds.
. Press K on the RKE transmitter
memory item that is not recalling for when the driver door is
two seconds. Try recalling the already open.
memory position again by pressing
the appropriate memory button.
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To activate the recall when On - At the RKE transmitter. If the memory recalling the exit position, the recall
Ignition On is selected in the vehicle position is still not recalling, see may stop. Remove the obstruction;
personalization menu: your dealer for service. then press and hold the appropriate
. Place the ignition in ON/RUN/ manual control for the exit feature
Easy Exit Recall not recalling for two seconds. Try
START.
If programmed on in the vehicle recalling the exit position again.
See Vehicle Personalization on personalization menu, the easy exit If the exit position is still not
page 5-51. feature automatically moves the recalling, see your dealer for
To stop recall movement, press one driver seat, power tilt and service.
of the memory, power mirror, telescoping steering column, and
or power seat controls; or press the outside mirrors on some vehicles to Heated Front Seats
power tilt and telescoping steering the memory positions previously
column control. If On - At Ignition saved to the B (Exit) button. See { Warning
On is selected in the vehicle “Storing Memory Positions” listed
personalization menu, placing the previously. See also Vehicle If you cannot feel temperature
ignition in OFF also stops the recall. Personalization on page 5-51. change or pain to the skin, the
If something has blocked the driver Easy exit recall automatically seat heater may cause burns. To
seat and/or the power tilt and activates when one of the following reduce the risk of burns, people
telescoping steering column while occurs: with such a condition should use
recalling a memory position, the care when using the seat heater,
. The vehicle is turned off and the
recall may stop. Remove the especially for long periods of
driver door is opened within a
obstruction; then press and hold the time. Do not place anything on
short time.
appropriate manual control for the the seat that insulates against
memory item that is not recalling for . The vehicle is turned off with the heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
two seconds. Try recalling the driver door open. cover, or similar item. This may
memory position again by opening If something has blocked the driver cause the seat heater to
the driver door and pressing K on seat and/or power tilt and (Continued)
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Press the button once for the When the vehicle is on, this feature
Warning (Continued) highest setting. With each press of will automatically activate the
the button, the seat will change to heated seats at the level required by
overheat. An overheated seat the next lower setting, and then to the vehicle’s interior temperature.
heater may cause a burn or may the off setting. The indicator lights The active high, medium, low, or off
damage the seat. next to the buttons indicate three for heated seat level will be indicated
the highest setting and one for the by the manual heated seat buttons
lowest. If the heated seats are on on the center stack. Use the touch
high, the level may automatically be screen button or the manual heated
lowered after approximately seat buttons on the center stack to
30 minutes. turn auto heated seats off.
When this feature is off, the heated If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
seat symbol on the button is white. the auto heated seats feature will
When the heated seat is turned on, not activate that seat.
the symbol turns red. The auto heated seats feature can
The passenger seat may take be programmed to always be
longer to heat up. enabled when the vehicle is on. See
Vehicle Personalization on
Auto Heated Seats page 5-51.
The controls can be accessed while
The buttons are near the climate Remote Start Auto Heated Seats
controls on the center stack. To the vehicle is on by pressing Q on
the center stack. When it is cold outside, the heated
operate, the ignition must be in ON/ seats can be turned on
RUN/START. Press the touch screen J AUTO or automatically during a remote start.
Press J or z to heat the driver or z AUTO button. The area around They are canceled when the ignition
passenger seat cushion and the button will change to red when is turned on. Press the button to use
seatback. this feature is on. the heated seats after the vehicle is
started.
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The heated seat indicator lights do Rear Seats To fold a seatback:

not turn on during a remote start.
The temperature performance of an Folding the Seatback
unoccupied seat may be reduced. Either seatback can be folded for
This is normal. more cargo space. Fold a seatback
The heated seats will not turn on only when the vehicle is not moving.
during a remote start unless they
are enabled in the vehicle { Caution
personalization menu. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-51 Folding a rear seat with the safety
andRemote Start on page 2-8. belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the safety
belts. Always unbuckle the safety
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before 1. Pull the tab on the outboard side
folding a rear seat. of the seatback to release the
seatback.
2. Fold the seatback forward.
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 to fold the
other seatback, if desired.
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Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: Safety Belts

1. Lift the seatback and push it
{ Warning rearward to lock it in place.
This section of the manual
describes how to use safety belts
If either seatback is not locked, it 2. Push and pull the top of the properly. It also describes some
could move forward in a sudden seatback to be sure it is locked. things not to do with safety belts.
stop or crash. That could cause 3. Repeat the steps to raise the
injury to the person sitting there. other seatback, if necessary. { Warning
Always push and pull on the When the seat is not in use, it
seatbacks to be sure they are Do not let anyone ride where a
should be kept in the upright, locked safety belt cannot be worn
locked. position. properly. In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing
safety belts, injuries can be much
{ Warning worse than if you are wearing
safety belts. You can be seriously
A safety belt that is improperly injured or killed by hitting things
routed, not properly attached, inside the vehicle harder or by
or twisted will not provide the being ejected from the vehicle. In
protection needed in a crash. The addition, anyone who is not
person wearing the belt could be buckled up can strike other
seriously injured. After raising the passengers in the vehicle.
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are It is extremely dangerous to ride
properly routed and attached, and in a cargo area, inside or outside
are not twisted. of a vehicle. In a collision,
passengers riding in these areas
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Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing

Warning (Continued) safety belts makes such good
sense.
are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow Questions and Answers About
passengers to ride in any area of Safety Belts
the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle
with seats and safety belts. after a crash if I am wearing a
Always wear a safety belt, and safety belt?
check that all passenger(s) are A: You could be — whether you are
restrained properly too. wearing a safety belt or not.
Your chance of being conscious
This vehicle has indicators as a during and after a crash, so you
reminder to buckle the safety belts. can unbuckle and get out, is
See Safety Belt Reminders on When riding in a vehicle, you travel much greater if you are belted.
page 5-14. as fast as the vehicle does. If the Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why
vehicle stops suddenly, you keep should I have to wear safety
going until something stops you. belts?
It could be the windshield, the
instrument panel, or the safety belts! A: Airbags are supplemental
systems only; so they work with
When you wear a safety belt, you safety belts — not instead of
and the vehicle slow down together. them. Whether or not an airbag
There is more time to stop because is provided, all occupants still
you stop over a longer distance and, have to buckle up to get the
when worn properly, your strongest most protection.
bones take the forces from the
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Also, in nearly all states and in

. Wear the shoulder belt over the
all Canadian provinces, the law shoulder and across the chest.
requires wearing safety belts. These parts of the body are best
able to take belt restraining
How to Wear Safety Belts forces. The shoulder belt locks if
there is a sudden stop or crash.
Properly
This section is only for people of { Warning
adult size.
You can be seriously injured,
There are special things to know
or even killed, by not wearing
about safety belts and children. And
there are different rules for smaller your safety belt properly.
children and infants. If a child will be . Sit up straight and always keep . Never allow the lap or
riding in the vehicle, see Older your feet on the floor in front shoulder belt to become
Children on page 3-32 or Infants of you. loose or twisted.
and Young Children on page 3-34. . Always use the correct buckle . Never wear the shoulder belt
Follow those rules for everyone's for your seating position. under both arms or behind
protection. your back.
. Wear the lap part of the belt low
It is very important for all occupants and snug on the hips, just . Never route the lap or
to buckle up. Statistics show that touching the thighs. In a crash, shoulder belt over an
unbelted people are hurt more often this applies force to the strong armrest.
in crashes than those who are pelvic bones and you would be
wearing safety belts. less likely to slide under the lap
There are important things to know belt. If you slid under it, the belt
about wearing a safety belt properly. would apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull

the belt across you. Do not let it
All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted.
have a lap-shoulder belt.
The lap-shoulder belt may lock if
The following instructions explain you pull the belt across you very
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt quickly. If this happens, let the
properly. belt go back slightly to unlock it.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is Then pull the belt across you
adjustable, so you can sit up more slowly.
straight. To see how, see “Seats” If the shoulder portion of a
in the Index. passenger belt is pulled out all
the way, the child restraint
locking feature may be engaged. 3. Push the latch plate into the
If this happens, let the belt go buckle until it clicks.
back all the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to
make sure it is secure. If the belt
is not long enough, see Safety
Belt Extender on page 3-17.
Position the release button on
the buckle so that the safety belt
could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
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To unlatch the belt, push the button They can help tighten the safety
on the buckle. The belt should belts during the early stages of a
return to its stowed position. moderate to severe frontal, near
Before a door is closed, be sure the frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
safety belt is out of the way. If a conditions for pretensioner
door is slammed against a safety activation are met. And, on vehicles
belt, damage can occur to both the with side impact and roof-rail
safety belt and the vehicle. airbags, safety belt pretensioners
can help tighten the safety belts in a
The front passenger safety belt is side crash or a rollover event.
equipped with an adjustable latch
plate stop. The feature allows the Pretensioners work only once. If the
user to position the latch plate on pretensioners activate in a crash,
4. To make the lap part tight, pull the belt to prevent contact with the the pretensioners and possibly other
up on the shoulder belt. adjacent door trim and to ensure the parts of the safety belt system will
safety belt is out of the way when need to be replaced. See Replacing
closing the door. If the latch plate Safety Belt System Parts after a
contacts the door trim when the belt Crash on page 3-18.
is returned to its stowed position, Rear Safety Belt Comfort
slide the adjustable latch plate stop Guides
to a higher position.
This vehicle may have rear safety
Safety Belt Pretensioners belt comfort guides. If not, they are
This vehicle has safety belt available through your dealer. The
pretensioners for front outboard guides may provide added safety
occupants. Although the safety belt belt comfort for older children who
pretensioners cannot be seen, they have outgrown booster seats and
are part of the safety belt assembly. for some adults. When installed and
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properly adjusted, the comfort guide

positions the belt away from the
neck and head.
There is one guide for each
outboard passenger position in the
rear seat. To install a comfort guide
to the safety belt:

2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not
and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The
belt into the slots of the guide. elastic cord must be under the
belt and the guide on top.

{ Warning
A safety belt that is not properly
1. Remove the guide from its worn may not provide the
storage pocket on the side of protection needed in a crash. The
the seat. person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. The shoulder
belt should go over the shoulder
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To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a

Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap
together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as
and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Store possible, below the rounding,
of the body are best able to take the guide in its storage pocket on throughout the pregnancy.
belt restraining forces. the side of the seatback. The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a safety
Safety Belt Use During belt is worn properly, it is more likely
Pregnancy that the fetus will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as for
Safety belts work for everyone,
anyone, the key to making safety
including pregnant women. Like all
belts effective is wearing them
occupants, they are more likely to
properly.
be seriously injured if they do not
wear safety belts.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt is not long
enough, your dealer will order you
4. Buckle, position, and release the an extender. When you go in to
safety belt as described order it, take the heaviest coat you
previously in this section. Make will wear, so the extender will be
sure the shoulder portion of the long enough for you. To help avoid
belt is on the shoulder and not personal injury, do not let someone
falling off of it. The belt should else use it, and use it only for the
be close to, but not contacting, seat it is made to fit. The extender
the neck. has been designed for adults. Never
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use it for securing child seats. To Safety Belt Care Warning (Continued)
wear it, attach it to the regular safety
belt. See the instruction sheet that Keep belts clean and dry.
comes with the extender. crash. To help make sure the
{ Warning safety belt systems are working
properly after a crash, have them
Safety System Check
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. inspected and any necessary
Now and then, check that the safety It may severely weaken them. In replacements made as soon as
belt reminder light, safety belts, a crash, they might not be able to possible.
buckles, latch plates, retractors, and provide adequate protection.
anchorages are all working properly. Clean safety belts only with mild
Look for any other loose or After a minor crash, replacement of
soap and lukewarm water. safety belts may not be necessary.
damaged safety belt system parts
that might keep a safety belt system But the safety belt assemblies that
were used during any crash may
from doing its job. See your dealer Replacing Safety Belt have been stressed or damaged.
to have it repaired. Torn or frayed
safety belts may not protect you in a
System Parts after a See your dealer to have the safety
crash. They can rip apart under Crash belt assemblies inspected or
impact forces. If a belt is torn or replaced.
frayed, get a new one right away. { Warning New parts and repairs may be
Make sure the safety belt reminder necessary even if the safety belt
light is working. See Safety Belt A crash can damage the safety system was not being used at the
Reminders on page 5-14. belt system in the vehicle. time of the crash.
A damaged safety belt system
Keep safety belts clean and dry. may not properly protect the
See Safety Belt Care on page 3-18. person using it, resulting in
serious injury or even death in a
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Have the safety belt pretensioners Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word
checked if the vehicle has been in a AIRBAG on the trim or on a label
crash, or if the airbag readiness light The vehicle has the following near the deployment opening.
stays on after you start the vehicle airbags:
For frontal airbags, the word
or while you are driving. See Airbag . A frontal airbag for the driver. AIRBAG is on the center of the
Readiness Light on page 5-16. steering wheel for the driver and on
. A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger. the instrument panel for the front
outboard passenger.
. A knee airbag for the driver.
For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG
. A knee airbag for the front is on the lower part of the
outboard passenger. instrument panel.
. A seat-mounted side impact For seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the driver. airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the
. A seat-mounted side impact side of the seatback closest to
airbag for the front outboard the door.
passenger. For roof-rail airbags, the word
. A roof-rail airbag for the driver AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim.
and the passenger seated Airbags are designed to supplement
directly behind the driver. the protection provided by safety
. A roof-rail airbag for the front belts. Even though today's airbags
outboard passenger and the are also designed to help reduce
passenger seated directly the risk of injury from the force of an
behind the front outboard inflating bag, all airbags must inflate
passenger. very quickly to do their job.
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Here are the most important things

to know about the airbag system: { Warning { Warning
Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against,
{ Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when
You can be severely injured or an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured
killed in a crash if you are not against, or very close to any or killed. Always secure children
wearing your safety belt, even airbag when it inflates can be properly in the vehicle. To read
with airbags. Airbags are seriously injured or killed. Do not how, see Older Children on
designed to work with safety sit unnecessarily close to any page 3-32 or Infants and Young
belts, not replace them. Also, airbag, as you would be if sitting Children on page 3-34.
airbags are not designed to inflate on the edge of the seat or leaning
in every crash. In some crashes forward. Safety belts help keep
safety belts are the only restraint. you in position before and during
See When Should an Airbag a crash. Always wear a safety
Inflate? on page 3-22. belt, even with airbags. The driver
should sit as far back as possible
Wearing your safety belt during a while still maintaining control of
crash helps reduce the chance of the vehicle.
hitting things inside the vehicle or There is an airbag readiness light
being ejected from it. Airbags are Occupants should not lean on or
on the instrument cluster, which
“supplemental restraints” to the sleep against the door or side
shows the airbag symbol. The
safety belts. Everyone in the windows in seating positions with
system checks the airbag electrical
vehicle should wear a safety belt seat-mounted side impact airbags system for malfunctions. The light
properly, whether or not there is and/or roof-rail airbags. tells you if there is an electrical
an airbag for that person. problem. See Airbag Readiness
Light on page 5-16 for more
information.
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Where Are the Airbags?

The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger
steering column. The front outboard Side Similar
passenger knee airbag is below the
The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box. The seat-mounted side impact
center of the steering wheel. airbags for the driver and front
outboard passenger are in the side
The front outboard passenger
of the seatbacks closest to the door.
frontal airbag is in the passenger
side instrument panel. The roof-rail airbags for the driver,
front outboard passenger, and
second row outboard passengers
are in the ceiling above the side
windows.
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When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the

{ Warning Inflate? direction of the impact, and how
quickly the vehicle slows down.
If something is between an This vehicle is equipped with
occupant and an airbag, the Frontal airbags may inflate at
airbags. See Airbag System on different crash speeds depending on
airbag might not inflate properly page 3-19. Airbags are designed to
or it might force the object into whether the vehicle hits an object
inflate if the impact exceeds the straight on or at an angle, and
that person causing severe injury specific airbag system's deployment
or even death. The path of an whether the object is fixed or
threshold. Deployment thresholds moving, rigid or deformable, narrow
inflating airbag must be kept are used to predict how severe a or wide.
clear. Do not put anything crash is likely to be in time for the
between an occupant and an airbags to inflate and help restrain Frontal airbags are not intended to
airbag, and do not attach or put the occupants. The vehicle has inflate during vehicle rollovers, in
anything on the steering wheel electronic sensors that help the rear impacts, or in many side
hub or on or near any other airbag system determine the impacts.
airbag covering. severity of the impact. Deployment In addition, the vehicle has
thresholds can vary with specific advanced technology frontal
Do not use seat accessories that vehicle design. airbags. Advanced technology
block the inflation path of a
Frontal airbags are designed to frontal airbags adjust the restraint
seat-mounted side impact airbag.
inflate in moderate to severe frontal according to crash severity.
Never secure anything to the roof or near frontal crashes to help Knee airbags are designed to inflate
of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags reduce the potential for severe in moderate to severe frontal or
by routing a rope or tie‐down injuries, mainly to the driver's or near frontal impacts. Knee airbags
through any door or window front outboard passenger's head are not designed to inflate during
opening. If you do, the path of an and chest. vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts,
inflating roof-rail airbag will be Whether the frontal airbags will or or in many side impacts.
blocked. should inflate is not based primarily
on how fast the vehicle is traveling.
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Seat-mounted side impact airbags In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions,
are designed to inflate in moderate say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact
to severe side crashes depending inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle.
on the location of the impact. vehicle damage or repair costs. Airbags supplement the protection
Seat-mounted side impact airbags provided by safety belts by
are not designed to inflate in frontal What Makes an Airbag distributing the force of the impact
impacts, near frontal impacts,
rollovers, or rear impacts.
Inflate? more evenly over the
occupant's body.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag In a deployment event, the sensing
is designed to inflate on the side of system sends an electrical signal Rollover capable roof-rail airbags
the vehicle that is struck. triggering a release of gas from the are designed to help contain the
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the head and chest of occupants in the
Roof-rail airbags are designed to outboard seating positions in the
airbag causing the bag to break out
inflate in moderate to severe side first and second rows. The rollover
of the cover. The inflator, the airbag,
crashes depending on the location capable roof-rail airbags are
and related hardware are all part of
of the impact. In addition, these designed to help reduce the risk of
the airbag module.
roof-rail airbags are designed to full or partial ejection in rollover
inflate during a rollover or in a For airbag locations, see Where Are
events, although no system can
severe frontal impact. Roof-rail the Airbags? on page 3-21.
prevent all such ejections.
airbags are not designed to inflate in
rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many
will inflate when either side of the types of collisions, primarily
vehicle is struck, if the sensing
Restrain? because the occupant's motion is
system predicts that the vehicle is In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags. See When
about to roll over on its side, or in a near frontal collisions, even belted Should an Airbag Inflate? on
severe frontal impact. occupants can contact the steering page 3-22.
wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded
as anything more than a supplement
to safety belts.
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What Will You See after the hazard warning flashers by

an Airbag Inflates?
{ Warning using the controls for those
features.
After the frontal airbags and When an airbag inflates, there
may be dust in the air. This dust
seat-mounted side impact airbags
inflate, they quickly deflate, so could cause breathing problems { Warning
quickly that some people may not for people with a history of A crash severe enough to inflate
even realize an airbag inflated. asthma or other breathing trouble. the airbags may have also
Roof-rail airbags may still be at least To avoid this, everyone in the damaged important functions in
partially inflated for some time after vehicle should get out as soon as the vehicle, such as the fuel
they inflate. Some components of it is safe to do so. If you have system, brake and steering
the airbag module may be hot for breathing problems but cannot systems, etc. Even if the vehicle
several minutes. For location of the get out of the vehicle after an appears to be drivable after a
airbags, see Where Are the airbag inflates, then get fresh air moderate crash, there may be
Airbags? on page 3-21. by opening a window or a door. concealed damage that could
The parts of the airbag that come If you experience breathing make it difficult to safely operate
into contact with you may be warm, problems following an airbag the vehicle.
but not too hot to touch. There may deployment, you should seek
be some smoke and dust coming medical attention. Use caution if you should attempt
from the vents in the deflated to restart the engine after a crash
airbags. Airbag inflation does not has occurred.
The vehicle has a feature that may
prevent the driver from seeing out of automatically unlock the doors, turn
the windshield or being able to steer on the interior lamps, turn on the In many crashes severe enough to
the vehicle, nor does it prevent hazard warning flashers, and shut inflate the airbag, windshields are
people from leaving the vehicle. off the fuel system after the airbags broken by vehicle deformation.
inflate. You can lock the doors, turn
off the interior lamps, and turn off
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Additional windshield breakage may an airbag system will not work

also occur from the front outboard properly. See your dealer for
passenger airbag. service.
. Airbags are designed to inflate
only once. After an airbag Passenger Sensing
inflates, you will need some new System
parts for the airbag system. Canada
The vehicle has a passenger
If you do not get them, the The words ON and OFF or the
sensing system for the front
airbag system will not be there symbol for on and off will be visible
outboard passenger position. The
to help protect you in another during the system check. When the
passenger airbag status indicator
crash. A new system will include system check is complete, either the
will light on the overhead console
airbag modules and possibly word ON or OFF, or the symbol for
when the vehicle is started.
other parts. The service manual on and off will be visible. See
for the vehicle covers the need Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
to replace other parts. on page 5-16.
. The vehicle has a crash sensing The passenger sensing system
and diagnostic module which turns off the front outboard
records information after a passenger frontal airbag and
crash. See Vehicle Data passenger knee airbag under
Recording and Privacy on United States
certain conditions. No other airbag
page 13-13 and Event Data is affected by the passenger
Recorders on page 13-14. sensing system.
. Let only qualified technicians The passenger sensing system
work on the airbag systems. works with sensors that are part of
Improper service can mean that the front outboard passenger seat.
The sensors are designed to detect
the presence of a properly seated
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occupant and determine if the front

outboard passenger frontal airbag Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
and passenger knee airbag should
be allowed to inflate or not. be very close to the inflating back as it will go. It is better to
airbag. A child in a forward-facing secure the child restraint in a
According to accident statistics, child restraint can be seriously rear seat.
children are safer when properly injured or killed if the front
secured in a rear seat in a correct outboard passenger frontal airbag
child restraint for their weight The passenger sensing system is
inflates and the passenger seat is designed to turn off the front
and size.
in a forward position. outboard passenger airbag and
Whenever possible, children passenger knee airbag if:
Even if the passenger sensing
age 12 and under should be
secured in a rear seating position. system has turned off the front . The front outboard passenger
outboard passenger airbag(s), no seat is unoccupied.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in system is fail-safe. No one can
the front. This is because the risk to
. The system determines that an
guarantee that an airbag will not
the rear-facing child is so great, infant is present in a child
inflate under some unusual restraint.
if the airbag inflates. circumstance, even though the
airbag(s) are off.
. A front outboard passenger
{ Warning Secure rear-facing child restraints
takes his/her weight off of the
seat for a period of time.
A child in a rear-facing child in a rear seat, even if the
airbag(s) are off. If you secure a
. There is a critical problem with
restraint can be seriously injured
forward-facing child restraint in the airbag system or the
or killed if the front outboard passenger sensing system.
passenger frontal airbag inflates. the front outboard passenger
This is because the back of the seat, always move the seat as far When the passenger sensing
rear-facing child restraint would (Continued) system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
(Continued) and passenger knee airbag, the off
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indicator will light and stay lit to wear a safety belt If the On Indicator Is Lit for a
remind you that the airbags are off. properly — whether or not there is Child Restraint
See Passenger Airbag Status an airbag for that person.
Indicator on page 5-16. The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the front
The passenger sensing system is { Warning outboard passenger frontal airbag
designed to turn on the front and knee airbag if the system
outboard passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever
determines that an infant is present
and passenger knee airbag anytime comes on and stays on, it means
in a child restraint. If a child restraint
the system senses that a person of that something may be wrong has been installed and the on
adult size is sitting properly in the with the airbag system. To help indicator is lit:
front outboard passenger seat. avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right 1. Turn the vehicle off.
When the passenger sensing
away. See Airbag Readiness 2. Remove the child restraint from
system has allowed the airbags to
be enabled, the on indicator will light Light on page 5-16 for more the vehicle.
and stay lit as a reminder that the information, including important 3. Remove any additional items
airbags are active. safety information. from the seat such as blankets,
For some children, including cushions, seat covers, seat
children in child restraints, and for heaters, or seat massagers.
very small adults, the passenger 4. Reinstall the child restraint
sensing system may or may not turn following the directions provided
off the front outboard passenger by the child restraint
frontal airbag and passenger knee manufacturer and refer to
airbag, depending upon the Securing Child Restraints (Rear
person’s seating posture and body Seat) on page 3-45 or Securing
build. Everyone in the vehicle who Child Restraints (Front
has outgrown child restraints should Passenger Position) on
page 3-47.
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5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material
restraint and restarting the Adult-Sized Occupant from the seat, such as blankets,
vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat
turn the vehicle off. Then slightly heaters, or seat massagers. Also
recline the vehicle seatback and remove laptops, or other
adjust the seat cushion, electronic devices.
if adjustable, to make sure that 3. Place the seatback in the fully
the vehicle seatback is not upright position.
pushing the child restraint into
the seat cushion. 4. Have the person sit upright in
the seat, centered on the seat
Also make sure the child cushion, with legs comfortably
restraint is not trapped under the extended.
vehicle head restraint. If this
happens, adjust the head 5. Restart the vehicle and have the
restraint. See Head Restraints person remain in this position for
on page 3-2. two to three minutes after the on
If a person of adult size is sitting in
indicator is lit.
6. Restart the vehicle. the front outboard passenger seat,
but the off indicator is lit, it could be
The passenger sensing system
may or may not turn off the
because that person is not sitting { Warning
properly in the seat. Use the
airbags for a child in a child If the front outboard passenger
following steps to allow the system
restraint depending upon the airbag is turned off for an
to detect that person and enable the
child's size. It is better to secure adult-sized occupant, the airbag
front outboard passenger frontal
a child restraint in a rear seat. will not be able to inflate and help
airbag and passenger knee airbag:
protect that person in a crash,
1. Turn the vehicle off. resulting in an increased risk of
(Continued)
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operates. We recommend that you child restraint or child occupant

Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other is on the seat. If the passenger
aftermarket equipment except when frontal airbag and passenger
serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific knee airbag are turned on, the
adult-sized occupant should not vehicle. See Adding Equipment to on indicator will be lit.
ride in the front outboard the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
passenger seat, if the passenger If the front passenger seat gets wet,
page 3-30 for more information dry the seat immediately. If the
airbag off indicator is lit. about modifications that can affect airbag readiness light is lit, do not
how the system operates. install a child restraint or allow
Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the anyone to occupy the seat. See
System Operation performance of the passenger Airbag Readiness Light on
sensing system. Here is how: page 5-16 for important safety
Safety belts help keep the
. The passenger sensing system information.
passenger in position on the seat
during vehicle maneuvers and may turn off the passenger The on indicator may be lit if an
braking, which helps the passenger frontal airbag and passenger object, such as a briefcase,
sensing system maintain the knee airbag when liquid is handbag, grocery bag, laptop,
passenger airbag status. See soaked into the seat. If this or other electronic device, is put on
“Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” happens, the off indicator will be an unoccupied seat. If this is not
in the Index for additional lit, and the airbag readiness light desired, remove the object from
information about the importance of on the instrument panel will also the seat.
proper restraint use. be lit.
A thick layer of additional material, . Liquid pooled on the seat that { Warning
such as a blanket or cushion, has not soaked in may make it
or aftermarket equipment such as more likely that the passenger Stowing of articles under the
seat covers, seat heaters, and seat sensing system will turn on the passenger seat or between the
massagers can affect how well the passenger frontal airbag and passenger seat cushion and
passenger sensing system passenger knee airbag while a (Continued)
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ceiling or pillar garnish trim,

Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) overhead console, front sensors,
side impact sensors, or airbag
seatback may interfere with the airbag can still inflate during wiring.
proper operation of the passenger improper service. You can be
sensing system. injured if you are close to an Your dealer and the service manual
airbag when it inflates. Avoid have information about the location
yellow connectors. They are of the airbag sensors, sensing and
Servicing the probably part of the airbag diagnostic module, and airbag
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle wiring.
system. Be sure to follow proper
Airbags affect how the vehicle service procedures, and make In addition, the vehicle has a
should be serviced. There are parts sure the person performing work passenger sensing system for the
of the airbag system in several for you is qualified to do so. front outboard passenger position,
places around the vehicle. Your which includes sensors that are part
dealer and the service manual have of the passenger seat. The
information about servicing the
Adding Equipment to the passenger sensing system may not
vehicle and the airbag system. To Airbag-Equipped Vehicle operate properly if the original seat
purchase a service manual, see trim is replaced with non-GM
Adding accessories that change the covers, upholstery, or trim; or with
Service Publications Ordering vehicle's frame, bumper system,
Information on page 13-11. GM covers, upholstery, or trim
height, front end, or side sheet designed for a different vehicle. Any
metal, may keep the airbag system object, such as an aftermarket seat
{ Warning from working properly. The heater or a comfort-enhancing pad
operation of the airbag system can or device, installed under or on top
For up to 10 seconds after the also be affected by changing any of the seat fabric, could also
vehicle is turned off and the 12‐ parts of the front seats, safety belts, interfere with the operation of the
volt battery is disconnected, an the airbag sensing and diagnostic passenger sensing system. This
(Continued) module, steering wheel, instrument could either prevent proper
panel, any of the airbag modules, deployment of the passenger
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airbag(s) or prevent the passenger

sensing system from properly { Caution Warning (Continued)
turning off the passenger airbag(s).
See Passenger Sensing System on If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your
page 3-25. opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
may not work properly. Do not in serious injury or even death. To
The vehicle has rollover roof-rail open or break the airbag help make sure the airbag
airbags. See Different Size Tires coverings. If there are any systems are working properly
and Wheels on page 10-57. opened or broken airbag after a crash, have them
If you have to modify your vehicle coverings, have the airbag inspected and any necessary
because you have a disability and covering and/or airbag module replacements made as soon as
you have questions about whether replaced. For the location of the possible.
the modifications will affect the airbags, see Where Are the
vehicle's airbag system, or if you Airbags? on page 3-21. See your
have questions about whether the If an airbag inflates or the vehicle
dealer for service. has been in a crash, the sensing
airbag system will be affected if the
vehicle is modified for any other system may shut down the high
reason, call Customer Assistance. Replacing Airbag System voltage system. When this occurs,
See Customer Assistance Offices the high voltage battery is
Parts after a Crash disconnected and the vehicle will
on page 13-3.
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE
Airbag System Check { Warning SOON message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will be
The airbag system does not need A crash can damage the airbag displayed. Before the vehicle can be
regularly scheduled maintenance or systems in the vehicle. operated again, it must be serviced
replacement. Make sure the airbag A damaged airbag system may at your dealer.
readiness light is working. See not work properly and may not
Airbag Readiness Light on (Continued)
page 5-16.
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If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that
replace airbag system parts. See come with the booster seat state the
your dealer for service. weight and height limitations for that
Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a
If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes lap-shoulder belt until the child
on when you are driving, the airbag passes the fit test below:
system may not work properly. Have . Sit all the way back on the seat.
the vehicle serviced right away. See Do the knees bend at the seat
Airbag Readiness Light on edge? If yes, continue. If no,
page 5-16 for more information. return to the booster seat.
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.
Does the shoulder belt rest on
the shoulder? If yes, continue.
If no, try using the rear safety
belt comfort guide. See “Rear
Safety Belt Comfort Guides”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt on
Older children who have outgrown
page 3-14. If the shoulder belt
booster seats should wear the
still does not rest on the
vehicle safety belts.
shoulder, then return to the
booster seat.
. Does the lap belt fit low and
snug on the hips, touching the
thighs? If yes, continue. If no,
return to the booster seat.
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. Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not
maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people
trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be
return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older
Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts
wear safety belts? properly.
A: An older child should wear a
lap-shoulder belt and get the { Warning
additional restraint a shoulder
Never allow more than one child
belt can provide. The shoulder
to wear the same safety belt. The
belt should not cross the face or
neck. The lap belt should fit safety belt cannot properly spread
snugly below the hips, just the impact forces. In a crash, they
touching the top of the thighs. can be crushed together and { Warning
This applies belt force to the seriously injured. A safety belt
must be used by only one person Never allow a child to wear the
child's pelvic bones in a crash. safety belt with the shoulder belt
It should never be worn over the at a time.
behind their back. A child can be
abdomen, which could cause
seriously injured by not wearing
severe or even fatal internal
injuries in a crash. the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a
crash, the child would not be
Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort restrained by the shoulder belt.
Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on The child could move too far
page 3-14. forward increasing the chance of
According to accident statistics, head and neck injury. The child
children are safer when properly might also slide under the lap
restrained in a rear seating position. (Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
Infants and Young Every time infants and young
children ride in vehicles, they should
Children have the protection provided by
belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs appropriate child restraints. Neither
applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and the vehicle's safety belt system nor
That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the its airbag system is designed
injuries. The shoulder belt should distance traveled nor the age and for them.
go over the shoulder and across size of the traveler changes the
the chest. Children who are not restrained
need, for everyone, to use safety properly can strike other people,
restraints. In fact, the law in every or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says
children up to some age must be { Warning
restrained while in a vehicle.
Never hold an infant or a child
while riding in a vehicle. Due to
{ Warning crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not
Children can be seriously injured
possible to hold it during a crash.
or strangled if a shoulder belt is
For example, in a crash at only
wrapped around their neck and
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)
the safety belt continues to
infant will suddenly become a
tighten. Never leave children
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
unattended in a vehicle and never
arms. An infant should be
allow children to play with the
secured in an appropriate
safety belts.
restraint.
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weight, height, and age but also

Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will
be compatible with the motor
the front outboard seat, always vehicle in which it will be used.
move the front passenger seat as
far back as it will go. For most basic types of child
restraints, there are many
different models available. When
purchasing a child restraint, be
sure it is designed to be used in
a motor vehicle. If it is, the
restraint will have a label saying
that it meets federal motor
vehicle safety standards.
{ Warning The restraint manufacturer
Children who are up against, instructions that come with the
restraint state the weight and
or very close to, any airbag when
height limitations for a particular
it inflates can be seriously injured
child restraint. In addition, there
or killed. Never put a rear-facing are many kinds of restraints
child restraint in the front available for children with
outboard seat. Secure a Q: What are the different types of
special needs.
rear-facing child restraint in a rear add-on child restraints?
seat. It is also better to secure a A: Add-on child restraints, which
forward-facing child restraint in a are purchased by the vehicle
rear seat. If you must secure a owner, are available in four basic
forward-facing child restraint in types. Selection of a particular
(Continued) restraint should take into
consideration not only the child's
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Child Restraint Systems

{ Warning { Warning
To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still
head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular
need complete support. In a safety belt may not remain low on
crash, if an infant is in a the hip bones, as it should.
rear-facing child restraint, the Instead, it may settle up around
crash forces can be distributed the child's abdomen. In a crash,
across the strongest part of an the belt would apply force on a
infant's body, the back and body area that is unprotected by
shoulders. Infants should always any bony structure. This alone
be secured in rear-facing child could cause serious or fatal
restraints. injuries. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries during a Rear-Facing Infant Seat
crash, young children should A rear-facing infant seat provides
always be secured in appropriate restraint with the seating surface
child restraints. against the back of the infant.
The harness system holds the infant
in place and, in a crash, acts to
keep the infant positioned in the
restraint.
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Securing an Add-On Child

Restraint in the Vehicle

{ Warning
A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child
restraint is not properly secured in
the vehicle. Secure the child
restraint properly in the vehicle
using the vehicle safety belt or
LATCH system, following the
Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats instructions that came with that
A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions
restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the in this manual.
harness. vehicle's safety belt system.
A booster seat can also help a child To help reduce the chance of injury,
to see out the window. the child restraint must be secured
in the vehicle. Child restraint
systems must be secured in vehicle
seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by
the LATCH system. See Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) on page 3-39.
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Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged
crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in
properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position.
When securing an add-on child availability in Canada, check with Never put a rear-facing child seat in
restraint, refer to the instructions Transport Canada or the Provincial the front. This is because the risk to
that come with the restraint which Ministry of Transportation office. the rear-facing child is so great if the
may be on the restraint itself or in a Securing the Child Within the airbag deploys.
booklet, or both, and to this manual. Child Restraint
The child restraint instructions are
important, so if they are not
{ Warning
available, obtain a replacement { Warning A child in a rear-facing child
copy from the manufacturer. A child can be seriously injured or restraint can be seriously injured
Keep in mind that an unsecured killed in a crash if the child is not or killed if the front passenger
child restraint can move around in a properly secured in the child airbag inflates. This is because
collision or sudden stop and injure restraint. Secure the child the back of the rear-facing child
people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly following the instructions restraint would be very close to
properly secure any child restraint in that came with that child restraint. the inflating airbag. A child in a
the vehicle — even when no child is forward-facing child restraint can
in it. be seriously injured or killed if the
In some areas of the United States Where to Put the front passenger airbag inflates
and Canada, Certified Child Restraint and the passenger seat is in a
Passenger Safety Technicians forward position.
According to accident statistics,
(CPSTs) are available to inspect children and infants are safer when Even if the passenger sensing
and demonstrate how to correctly properly restrained in a child system has turned off the front
use and install child restraints. In restraint system or infant restraint passenger frontal airbag, no
the U.S., refer to the National system secured in a rear seating
Highway Traffic Safety (Continued)
position.
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Warning (Continued)
Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and
vary considerably in size, and some
may fit in certain seating positions
Tethers for Children
system is fail-safe. No one can better than others. Always make (LATCH System)
guarantee that an airbag will not sure the child restraint is properly
deploy under some unusual The LATCH system secures a child
secured. restraint during driving or in a crash.
circumstance, even though it is
turned off. Depending on where you place the LATCH attachments on the child
child restraint and the size of the restraint are used to attach the child
Secure rear-facing child restraints child restraint, you may not be able restraint to the anchors in the
in a rear seat, even if the airbag to access adjacent safety belt vehicle. The LATCH system is
is off. If you secure a assemblies or LATCH anchors for designed to make installation of a
forward-facing child restraint in additional passengers or child child restraint easier.
the front seat, always move the restraints. Adjacent seating In order to use the LATCH system in
front passenger seat as far back positions should not be used if the your vehicle, you need a child
as it will go. It is better to secure child restraint prevents access to or restraint that has LATCH
the child restraint in a rear seat. interferes with the routing of the attachments. LATCH-compatible
safety belt. rear-facing and forward-facing child
See Passenger Sensing System
on page 3-25 for additional Wherever a child restraint is seats can be properly installed
information. installed, be sure to secure the child using either the LATCH anchors or
restraint properly. the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not
use both the safety belts and the
When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured
LATCH anchorage system to secure
rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a
a rear-facing or forward-facing
instructions that came with the child collision or sudden stop and injure
child seat.
restraint to make sure it is people in the vehicle. Be sure to
properly secure any child restraint in Booster seats use the vehicle’s
compatible with this vehicle.
the vehicle — even when no child is safety belts to secure the child in
in it. the booster seat. If the manufacturer
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recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor
be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these
this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle.
booster seat can be positioned Not all vehicle seating positions or
properly and there is no interference child restraints have lower anchors
with the proper positioning of the and attachments or top tether
lap-shoulder belt on the child. anchors and attachments.
Make sure to follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint, Lower Anchors
and also the instructions in this
manual.
When installing a child restraint with
a top tether, you must also use
either the lower anchors or the
safety belts to properly secure the A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of
child restraint. A child restraint must the child restraint to the vehicle.
never be installed using only the top A top tether anchor is built into the
tether and anchor. vehicle. The top tether
attachment (2) on the child restraint
The LATCH anchorage system can connects to the top tether anchor in
be used until the combined weight the vehicle in order to reduce the
of the child plus the child restraint is forward movement and rotation of
29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt Lower anchors (1) are metal bars the child restraint during driving or in
alone instead of the LATCH built into the vehicle. There are two a crash.
anchorage system once the lower anchors for each LATCH
combined weight is more than seating position that will
29.5 kg (65 lbs). accommodate a child restraint with
lower attachments (2).
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The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower
single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations anchors, each seating position with
Either will have a single lower anchors has two labels, near
attachment (2) to secure the top the crease between the seatback
tether to the anchor. and the seat cushion.
Some child restraints that have a
top tether are designed for use with
or without the top tether being
attached. Others require the top
tether always to be attached. Be
sure to read and follow the
instructions for the child restraint. In
Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
Rear Seat
attached. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for your child I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating
restraint. positions with top tether anchors.
H (Lower Anchor): Seating Lift the flap below the label to
positions with two lower anchors. access the anchors.
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To assist in locating the top tether that the top tether be attached, or if
anchors, the top tether anchor the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued)
symbol is on the cover. child restraint say that the top tether
must be attached. restraint properly using the
anchors, or use the vehicle safety
According to accident statistics, belts to secure the restraint,
children and infants are safer when following the instructions that
properly restrained in a child came with the child restraint and
restraint system or infant restraint the instructions in this manual.
system secured in a rear seating
position. See Where to Put the
Restraint on page 3-38 for
additional information. { Warning
Securing a Child Restraint Do not attach more than one child
Designed for the LATCH restraint to a single anchor.
Top Tether Anchors System Attaching more than one child
restraint to a single anchor could
The top tether anchors for outboard
rear seating positions are under the
{ Warning cause the anchor or attachment
covers, behind the rear seat, on the to come loose or even break
If a LATCH-type child restraint is during a crash. A child or others
filler panel. Be sure to use an not attached to anchors or with
anchor on the same side of the could be injured. To reduce the
the safety belt, the child restraint risk of serious or fatal injuries
vehicle as the seating position will not be able to protect the child
where the child restraint will be during a crash, attach only one
correctly. In a crash, the child child restraint per anchor.
placed.
could be seriously injured or
Do not secure a child restraint in a killed. Install a LATCH-type child
position without a top tether anchor (Continued)
if a national or local law requires
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attachments or the desired

{ Warning Caution (Continued) seating position does not have
lower anchors, secure the child
Children can be seriously injured Do not fold the empty rear seat restraint with the top tether and
or strangled if a shoulder belt is with a safety belt buckled. This the safety belts. Refer to your
wrapped around their neck and could damage the safety belt or child restraint manufacturer
the safety belt continues to the seat. Unbuckle and return the instructions and the instructions
tighten. Buckle any unused safety safety belt to its stowed position, in this manual.
belts behind the child restraint so before folding the seat.
1.1. Find the lower anchors for
children cannot reach them. Pull
the desired seating
the shoulder belt all the way out If you need to secure more than one position.
of the retractor to set the lock, child restraint in the rear seat, see
if the vehicle has one, after the 1.2. Put the child restraint on
Where to Put the Restraint on
child restraint has been installed. the seat.
page 3-38.
When installing a
This system is designed to make
rear-facing child restraint, it
the installation of child restraints
may be necessary to move
{ Caution easier. When using lower anchors,
the front seat forward to
do not use the vehicle's safety belts.
Do not let the LATCH properly install the child
Instead, use the vehicle's anchors
restraint per the child
attachments rub against the and child restraint attachments to
restraint manufacturer
vehicle’s safety belts. This may secure the restraints. Some
guidelines. See Power Seat
damage these parts. If necessary, restraints also use another vehicle
Adjustment on page 3-4.
move buckled safety belts to anchor to secure a top tether.
avoid rubbing the LATCH 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower
1. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments. attachments on the child
attachments to the lower
restraint to the lower
(Continued) anchors. If the child restraint
anchors.
does not have lower
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2. If the child restraint manufacturer If you are using a single Replacing LATCH System
recommends that the top tether tether in the rear outboard
be attached, attach and tighten seating position, route the
Parts After a Crash
the top tether to the top tether tether over the headrest.
anchor, if equipped. Refer to the { Warning
child restraint instructions and
the following steps: A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
2.1. Find the top tether anchor. LATCH system may not properly
Open the top tether anchor secure the child restraint,
cover to expose the anchor. resulting in serious injury or even
2.2. Route, attach, and tighten death in a crash. To help make
the top tether according to sure the LATCH system is
your child restraint working properly after a crash,
instructions and the If you are using a dual see your dealer to have the
following instructions: tether in the rear outboard system inspected and any
seating position, route the necessary replacements made as
tether around the headrest. soon as possible.
3. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is If the vehicle has the LATCH system
securely held in place. To check, and it was being used during a
grasp the child restraint at the crash, new LATCH system parts
LATCH path and attempt to may be needed.
move it side to side and back
and forth. There should be no New parts and repairs may be
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of necessary even if the LATCH
movement for proper installation. system was not being used at the
time of the crash.
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Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run
forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of
(Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle safety belt through or
When securing a child restraint in a attached. around the restraint. The child
rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have restraint instructions will show
instructions that came with the child the LATCH system, you will be you how.
restraint to make sure it is using the safety belt to secure the
compatible with this vehicle. child restraint in this position.
If the child restraint has the LATCH Be sure to follow the instructions
system, see Lower Anchors and that came with the child restraint.
Tethers for Children (LATCH Secure the child in the child restraint
System) on page 3-39 for how and when and as the instructions say.
where to install the child restraint If more than one child restraint
using LATCH. If a child restraint is needs to be installed in the rear
secured in the vehicle using a seat, be sure to read Where to Put
safety belt and it uses a top tether, the Restraint on page 3-38.
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on 1. Put the child restraint on
page 3-39 for top tether anchor the seat.
locations. When installing a rear-facing 3. Push the latch plate into the
Do not secure a child seat in a child restraint, it may be buckle until it clicks.
position without a top tether anchor necessary to move the front seat Position the release button on
if a national or local law requires forward to properly install the the buckle so that the safety belt
that the top tether be anchored, or if child restraint per the child could be quickly unbuckled if
the instructions that come with the restraint manufacturer necessary.
child restraint say that the top strap instructions. See Power Seat
must be anchored. Adjustment on page 3-4.
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6. If the child restraint has a top

tether, follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions
regarding the use of the top
tether. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) on page 3-39 for more
information.
7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To check,
grasp the child restraint at the
4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down safety belt path and attempt to
out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the move it side to side and back
lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to and forth. When the child
set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, restraint is properly installed,
not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back there should be no more than
into the retractor. When installing 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
a forward-facing child restraint, it To remove the child restraint,
may be helpful to use your knee unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
to push down on the child let it return to the stowed position.
restraint as you tighten the belt. If the top tether is attached to a top
Try to pull the belt out of the tether anchor, disconnect it.
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 4 and 5.
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Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger
{ Warning Warning (Continued)

Position) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints

restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the
This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the front outboard airbag(s) are off. If you secure a
seat is a safer place to secure a passenger frontal airbag inflates. forward-facing child restraint in
forward-facing child restraint. See This is because the back of the the front outboard passenger
Where to Put the Restraint on
rear-facing child restraint would seat, always move the seat as far
page 3-38.
be very close to the inflating back as it will go. It is better to
In addition, the vehicle has a airbag. A child in a forward-facing secure the child restraint in a
passenger sensing system which is child restraint can be seriously rear seat.
designed to turn off the front injured or killed if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System
outboard passenger frontal airbag on page 3-25 for additional
and knee airbag under certain inflates and the passenger seat is
conditions. See Passenger Sensing information.
in a forward position.
System on page 3-25 and
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Even if the passenger sensing If the child restraint has the LATCH
on page 5-16 for more information, system has turned off the front system, see Lower Anchors and
including important safety outboard passenger airbag(s), no Tethers for Children (LATCH
information. system is fail-safe. No one can System) on page 3-39 for how and
Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not where to install the child restraint
the front. This is because the risk to inflate under some unusual using LATCH. If a child restraint is
the rear-facing child is so great, circumstance, even though the secured using a safety belt and it
if the airbag deploys. airbag(s) are off. uses a top tether, see Lower
(Continued) Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) on page 3-39 for
top tether anchor locations.
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Do not secure a child seat in a When the passenger sensing

position without a top tether anchor system has turned off the front
if a national or local law requires outboard passenger frontal
that the top tether be anchored, or if airbag and knee airbag, the off
the instructions that come with the indicator on the passenger
child restraint say that the top strap airbag status indicator should
must be anchored. light and stay lit when you start
In Canada, the law requires that the vehicle. See Passenger
forward-facing child restraints have Airbag Status Indicator on
a top tether, and that the tether be page 5-16.
attached. 2. Put the child restraint on
You will be using the lap-shoulder the seat.
belt to secure the child restraint in 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run 4. Push the latch plate into the
this position. Follow the instructions the lap and shoulder portions of buckle until it clicks.
that came with the child restraint. the vehicle's safety belt through Position the release button on
1. Move the seat rearward as far or around the restraint. The child the buckle so that the safety belt
back as it will go and raise the restraint instructions will show could be quickly unbuckled if
seat upward as far up as it will you how. necessary.
go, before securing the
forward-facing child restraint.
See Power Seat Adjustment on
page 3-4. Make sure the
seatback is in the upright
position. See Reclining
Seatbacks on page 3-5.
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7. Before placing a child in the

child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To check,
grasp the child restraint at the
safety belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back
and forth. When the child
restraint is properly installed,
there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
If the airbags are off, the off
indicator in the passenger airbag
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down status indicator will come on and
out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the stay on when the vehicle is started.
lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed
set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the on indicator is lit, see “If the
not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
into the retractor. When installing Restraint ” under Passenger
a forward-facing child restraint, it Sensing System on page 3-25.
may be helpful to use your knee
to push down on the child To remove the child restraint,
restraint as you tighten the belt. unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
Try to pull the belt out of the Make sure the adjustable latch plate
retractor to make sure the stop is in a position where it sits
retractor is locked. If the above the door trim, when the belt is
retractor is not locked, repeat returned to its stowed position.
Steps 5 and 6.
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2 NOTES
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Storage 4-1

Storage Storage Touch the bottom of the climate

control system panel until the door
Compartments automatically starts to open. There
is a USB port inside. See the
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 { Warning infotainment manual.
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Touch the bottom of the climate
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp control system again until the door
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 objects in storage compartments. automatically starts to close.
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2 In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and Keep the storage area closed when
not in use.
could result in injury.
Glove Box
Instrument Panel Storage

To open, press the button. Close the

glove box manually.
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Cupholders If any object is in the path of the Center Console Storage

power cover when it is active, the
cover will stop at the obstruction
and auto-reverse to a preset
position. The cover will return to
normal operation after the
obstruction is removed.

Cupholders in the front center There is a storage area in front of

console have a power retractable the armrest. Press to release the
cover. Push the handle forward to cover.
express open. Pull the handle Press the button on the driver side
rearward to express close. of the armrest to access the storage
The power cover will operate when Push the handle to uncover the rear area beneath it. There are two USB
the vehicle is in ACC, RUN, cupholders. ports, an SD card reader, and an
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) auxiliary jack inside.
mode. The cover can opened or
closed manually by pushing or
pulling the handle. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9-19.
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Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-14

Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-16
Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . .
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . .
5-25
5-25
Controls Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . .
5-26
5-26
Charging System Light Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Controls (12-Volt Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Malfunction Information Displays
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Center Stack Display . . . . . . . . 5-27
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Brake System Warning Power Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-2 Programmable Charging . . . . . 5-29
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Electric Parking Brake Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Pedestrian Safety Signal . . . . . . 5-3 Driver Information
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Service Electric Parking Brake Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Vehicle Messages
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Battery and Charging
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Lane Departure Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Indicators (LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-41
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 5-22 Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-42
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 StabiliTrak® OFF Light . . . . . . . 5-22 Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Traction Control System Drive Mode Messages . . . . . . . 5-43
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 5-23 Electric Drive Unit
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Engine Coolant Temperature Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Battery Gauge (High Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Engine Cooling System
Voltage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-24 Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-44
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . 5-13 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-25 Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-44
Power Indicator Gauge . . . . . . 5-14 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
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Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-45 Controls Steering Wheel Controls

Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Object Detection System The infotainment system can be
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46 Steering Wheel operated by using the steering
Propulsion Power Adjustment wheel controls. See "Steering
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48 Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
Ride Control System manual.
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-49 Heated Steering Wheel
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-49
Starting the Vehicle
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Vehicle Reminder
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-51
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-51
Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Press the control to move the tilt
Vehicle Personalization and telescoping steering wheel up
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-51 and down or forward and rearward.
Universal Remote System Do not adjust the steering wheel
Universal Remote System . . . 5-59 while driving. ( (Heated Steering Wheel): Press
Universal Remote System To set the power tilt wheel memory to turn the heated steering wheel on
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59 position, see Memory Seats on or off. A light next to the button
Universal Remote System page 3-6. displays when the feature is
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62 turned on.
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The steering wheel takes about An alert can also be sounded Windshield Wiper/Washer
three minutes to be fully heated. manually while driving, such as in
parking lots. Use this feature to alert
Horn people who may not hear your
vehicle approaching.
Press a on the steering wheel pad
At speeds less than 64 km/h
to sound the horn.
(40 MPH), to manually sound the
The pedestrian safety signal pedestrian safety signal:
provides a momentary soft-note
1. Pull the turn signal lever all the With the ignition in ACC/
horn sound. See Pedestrian Safety
way toward you momentarily. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
Signal on page 5-3.
See Exterior Lamp Controls on move the windshield wiper lever to
page 6-1 and Headlamp High/ select the wiper speed.
Pedestrian Safety Signal Low-Beam Changer on
HI: Use for fast wipes.
Your vehicle is equipped with an page 6-3. The high-beam
automatic sound generation and a headlamps and indicator light LO: Use for slow wipes.
manual alert. will turn on, and a soft-note alert
will momentarily sound. When
The automatic sound is generated the turn signal lever is released,
to indicate the vehicle presence to the high-beam headlamps and
pedestrians. The sound changes if indicator light will turn off.
the vehicle is speeding up or
slowing down. It is activated when 2. Repeat for additional activations
the vehicle is shifted into a forward of the pedestrian safety signal.
gear or R (Reverse), up to 30 km/h
(19 mph). INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity
Control): Move the windshield
wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT
band on the wiper lever to adjust the
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sensitivity. To turn the Rainsense carefully loosen or thaw them. Rainsense™

feature on or off, see “Rainsense Damaged blades should be
With Rainsense, a sensor near the
Wipers” under Vehicle replaced. See Wiper Blade
top center of the windshield detects
Personalization on page 5-51. Replacement on page 10-25.
the amount of water on the
When Rainsense is turned off, move Heavy snow or ice can overload the windshield and controls the
the lever up to INT for intermittent wiper motor. frequency of the windshield wiper.
wipes, then turn the x INT band Wiper Parking Keep this area of the windshield
up for more frequent wipes or down clear of debris to allow for best
for less frequent wipes. If the ignition is put in OFF while the
system performance.
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
If the windshield wipers are in use will immediately stop. INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity
for about six seconds while driving, Control): Move the windshield
the exterior lamps come on If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT
automatically if the exterior lamp
door is opened or within 10 minutes, band on the wiper lever to adjust the
control is in AUTO. The transition
the wipers will restart and move to sensitivity.
time for the lamps coming on varies
based on wiper speed. See “Lights the base of the windshield.
On with Wipers” under Automatic If the ignition is put in OFF while the
Headlamp System on page 6-4. wipers are performing wipes due to
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. windshield washing or Rainsense,
the wipers continue to run until they
1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly reach the base of the windshield.
move the wiper lever down. For
several wipes, hold the wiper The wiper arms can be moved . Turn the band up for more
lever down. manually when the ignition is off for sensitivity to moisture.
replacing or cleaning under the
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades. The wiper arms will return to
. Turn the band down for less
blades and windshield before using their normal position when the sensitivity to moisture.
them. If frozen to the windshield, ignition is turned on.
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. Move the windshield wiper lever released or the maximum wash time The compass system is designed to
out of the INT position to is reached. When the windshield operate for a certain number of
deactivate Rainsense. wiper lever is released, additional miles or degrees of turn before
This feature can be turned on or off, wipes may occur depending on how needing a signal from the GPS
see “Rainsense Wipers” under long the windshield washer had satellites. When the compass
Vehicle Personalization on been activated. See Washer Fluid display shows CAL, drive the
page 5-51 on page 10-19 for information on vehicle for a short distance in an
filling the windshield washer fluid open area where it can receive a
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection reservoir. GPS signal. The compass system
When using an automatic car wash, will automatically determine when a
move the windshield wiper lever to { Warning GPS signal is restored and provide
a heading again. See Compass
OFF. This disables the automatic
Rainsense windshield wipers. In freezing weather, do not use Messages on page 5-42 for the
the washer until the windshield is messages that may be displayed for
With Rainsense, if the electric drive the compass.
unit is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle warmed. Otherwise the washer
speed is very slow, the wipers will fluid can form ice on the
automatically stop at the base of the windshield, blocking your vision. Clock
windshield. The infotainment system controls
The wiper operations return to Compass are used to access the time and
normal when the electric drive unit date settings through the menu
The compass displays in the center system. See “Home Page” in the
is no longer in N (Neutral) or the
stack. The compass receives its infotainment manual for information
vehicle speed has increased.
heading and other information from about how to use the menu system.
n L (Windshield Washer): Pull the Global Positioning
the windshield wiper lever toward System (GPS) antenna,
you to spray windshield washer fluid StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed
and activate the wipers. The wipers information.
will continue until the lever is
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Setting the Clock Auto Set To set the clock display:

Time When on, the time and date will 1. Press the SETTINGS screen
automatically update. button and press Time and Date.
To set the time:
To set auto set: 2. Press Clock Display, then select
1. From the Home Page, press the Off or On.
SETTINGS screen button, then 1. Press the SETTINGS screen
press Time and Date. button, then press Time 3. Press [ Back to go back to the
and Date. previous menu.
2. Press Set Time, then press + or
− to increase or decrease hours 2. Press Set Time or Set Date.
or minutes, and change AM 3. Press Auto Set, then select Power Outlets
or PM. On-Cell Network or Off-Manual The accessory power outlets can be
3. Press 12-24Hr for a 12 or to manually set the time used to plug in electrical equipment,
24 hour clock. and date. such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
4. Press [ Back to go back to the 4. Press [ Back to go back to the The vehicle has two accessory
previous menu. previous menu. power outlets:
. Inside the front center console.
Date If auto timing is set, the time
displayed on the clock may not . Inside the center console bin
To set the date: update immediately when driving behind the shift lever.
1. Press the SETTINGS screen into a new time zone.
Lift the cover to access the
button and press Time and Date. Clock Display accessory power outlet.
2. Press Set Date and press + or − When on, the digital clock will Certain accessory power plugs may
to increase or decrease month, display on the infotainment screen. not be compatible with the
day, or year. accessory power outlet and could
3. Press [ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
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overload vehicle or adapter fuses. Warning Lights, to do. Follow this manual's advice.
If a problem is experienced, see Waiting to do repairs can be costly
your dealer. Gauges, and and even dangerous.
When adding electrical equipment, Indicators Instrument Cluster
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong The instrument cluster displays a
the equipment. See Add-On preview of information that includes
Electrical Equipment on page 9-71. before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or electric range, charging, odometer,
replacement. Paying attention to the and battery status. This happens
{ Caution warning lights and gauges could upon entry when the driver door is
prevent injury. opened, and following the welcome
Hanging heavy equipment from animation, before starting the
the power outlet can cause Warning lights come on when there vehicle.
damage not covered by the could be a problem with a vehicle
function. Some warning lights come The CHARGING OVERRIDE/
vehicle warranty. The power INTERRUPTION OCCURRED
outlets are designed for on briefly when the engine is started
to indicate they are working. message may display on the lower
accessory power plugs only, such right of the screen to indicate that a
as cell phone charge cords. Gauges can indicate when there charging override or interruption has
could be a problem with a vehicle occurred due to one or more of the
function. Often gauges and warning following events:
Always unplug electrical equipment
lights work together to indicate a
when not in use and do not plug in . Override of the charge settings
problem with the vehicle.
equipment that exceeds the by the owner using OnStar.
maximum 15 amps. When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while
. Unintended interruption of AC
driving, or when one of the gauges power at the vehicle's
shows there may be a problem, charge port.
check the section that explains what
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. Interruption of charging by the
utility company using OnStar as
authorized by the vehicle owner.
There are several screens that will
display depending on the current
charging status.
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English Cluster Shown, Metric Similar

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Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
There are four uplevel instrument
cluster display configurations to
choose from: Classic, Modern,
Classic Enhanced, or Modern
Enhanced.

Modern Modern Enhanced

Use the five-way control on the right
side of the steering wheel to move
between the different display zones
and scroll through the different
displays.
To change the cluster configuration:
Classic
1. Press S to access the cluster
applications.
Classic Enhanced
2. Use y or z to scroll through
the list until Display Layout is
highlighted. Then press SEL to
select it.
3. Each layout in the menu is
represented by a small preview
image of the display layout.
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the selection. Press SEL to Press S to access the cluster Phone

select the desired cluster
applications. Use y or z to scroll While the Phone application page is
configuration.
through the list of applications. displayed, press T to enter the
4. Exit the Display Layout menu by Phone menu. In the Phone menu,
. Info. This is where you can view
pressing S. the Driver Information Center if there is no active phone call, view
(DIC) displays. See Driver recent calls or scroll through
Cluster Menu contacts. If there is an active call,
Information Center (DIC) on
There is an interactive display area page 5-38. mute the phone or switch to handset
in the center of the instrument operation.
cluster.
. Audio
Navigation
. Phone
If there is no active route, a
. Navigation compass will be displayed. If there
. Display Layout. See is an active route, press T to end
“Reconfigurable Instrument route guidance or turn the voice
Cluster” earlier in this section. prompts on or off.
. Settings Settings
Audio
Press T to enter the Settings menu.
While the Audio application page is Use y or z to scroll through the
displayed, press T to enter the items in the Settings menu
Audio menu. In the Audio menu,
search for music or change the Units: Press SEL while Units is
Use the right steering wheel control audio source. highlighted to enter the Unit menu.
to open and scroll through the Choose US, Metric, or Imperial units
different items and displays. by pressing SEL while the desired
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item is highlighted. A checkmark will Open Source Software: Press Trip Odometer
be displayed next to the SEL while Open Source Software is
selected item. highlighted to display open source The trip odometer can show how far
software information. the vehicle has been driven since
Info Pages: Press SEL while Info the trip odometer was last reset.
Pages is highlighted to select the
items to be displayed in the DIC info Speedometer The trip odometer is accessed and
displays. See Driver Information reset through the Driver Information
The speedometer shows the
Center (DIC) on page 5-38. Center (DIC). See Driver
vehicle's speed in either kilometers
Information Center (DIC) on
Speed Warning: The Speed per hour (km/h) or miles per
page 5-38.
Warning display allows the driver to hour (mph).
set a speed that they do not want to Battery Gauge (High
exceed. To set the Speed Warning, Odometer
press SEL when Speed Warning is Voltage)
The odometer shows how far the
displayed. Press y or z to adjust vehicle has been driven, in either
the value. Press SEL to set the kilometers or miles.
speed. Once the speed is set, this
feature can be turned off by This vehicle has a tamper-resistant
pressing SEL while viewing this odometer. If the vehicle needs a
page. If the selected speed limit is new cluster installed, the new
exceeded, a pop-up warning is odometer is set to the mileage of
displayed with a chime. the old odometer. If this is not
possible, it is set at zero and a label
Tutorial: Press SEL while Tutorial is put on the driver door to show the
is highlighted to view the tutorials old mileage reading.
that explain some of the features of
the instrument cluster. The tutorials
are only available when the vehicle
is in P (Park).
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This gauge shows the high voltage There is an arrow near the fuel Driver Efficiency Gauge
battery charge level. gauge pointing to the side of the
The arrow next to the battery vehicle the fuel door is on.
symbol points to the side of the When the indicator nears empty, the
vehicle the charge port is on. low fuel light comes on. There still is
See Electric Mode on page 9-21. a little fuel left, but the vehicle
should be refueled soon.
Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some
owners ask about. None of these
show a problem with the fuel gauge:
. At the service station, the fuel
pump shuts off before the gauge
reads full.
. It takes a little more or less fuel This gauge appears on the left side
to fill up than the gauge of the display in the Classic
indicated. For example, the Enhanced configuration.
gauge may have indicated the
tank was half full, but it actually This gauge is a guide to driving in
took a little more or less than an efficient manner by keeping the
half the tank's capacity to fill marker green and in the center of
the tank. the gauge.
When the ignition is on, the fuel . The gauge takes a few seconds See Driving for Better Energy
gauge indicates about how much to stabilize after the ignition is Efficiency on page 9-2.
fuel is left in the tank. turned on, and goes back to
empty when the ignition is
turned off.
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accel: If the leaf turns yellow and Power Indicator Gauge The power gauge is on the right
travels above the center of the side of the display in the Classic
gauge, acceleration is too Enhanced configuration and on both
aggressive to optimize efficiency. right and left sides in the Modern
brake: If the leaf turns yellow and Enhanced configuration.
travels below the center of the The power gauge shows the power
gauge, braking is too aggressive to coming from the engine and/or
optimize efficiency. battery. When the power indicator is
In the Modern display green, battery power is being
configurations, the light ring in the regenerated. When the indicator is
center of the display acts as an yellow, the vehicle is using power.
efficiency gauge. It is green when
driving efficiently and turns yellow Safety Belt Reminders
when acceleration or braking is too Battery Power Driver Safety Belt Reminder
aggressive.
Light
There is a driver safety belt
reminder light on the instrument
cluster.

Total Power
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When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this Second Row Passenger Safety
light flashes and a chime may come light flashes and a chime may come Belt Reminder Light
on to remind the driver to fasten on to remind the front passenger to
their safety belt. Then the light stays fasten their safety belt. Then the
on solid until the belt is buckled. light stays on solid until the belt is
This cycle may continue several buckled. This cycle may continue
times if the driver remains or several times if the front passenger
becomes unbuckled while the remains or becomes unbuckled
vehicle is moving. while the vehicle is moving.
If the driver safety belt is already If the front passenger safety belt is Second row seating positions
buckled, neither the light nor the buckled, neither the chime nor the monitored for safety belt use are
chime comes on. light comes on. represented by a colored symbol on
The front passenger safety belt the instrument cluster indicating
Passenger Safety Belt safety belt status.
Reminder Light warning light and chime may turn on
if an object is put on the seat such When the vehicle is started, two
There is a passenger safety belt as a briefcase, handbag, grocery safety belt symbols come on and
reminder light near the passenger bag, laptop, or other electronic stay on for several seconds to alert
airbag status indicator. See device. To turn off the warning light the driver that passengers may
Passenger Sensing System on and/or chime, remove the object need to fasten their safety belts.
page 3-25. from the seat or buckle the After the passenger safety belt is
safety belt. buckled, the corresponding safety
belt symbol in the instrument cluster
turns green. If a safety belt is not
initially buckled, the instrument
cluster displays a gray safety belt
symbol.
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While the vehicle is moving, if a The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status
second row passenger who was for several seconds when the
previously buckled becomes vehicle is started. If the light does
Indicator
unbuckled, the corresponding safety not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger
belt symbol will change to flashing immediately. sensing system. See Passenger
red for several seconds and a chime Sensing System on page 3-25 for
may sound. { Warning important safety information. The
passenger airbag status indicator is
Airbag Readiness Light If the airbag readiness light stays in the overhead console.
on after the vehicle is started or
This light shows if there is an
electrical problem with the airbag comes on while driving, it means
system. The system check includes the airbag system might not be
the airbag sensor(s), passenger working properly. The airbags in
sensing system, the pretensioners, the vehicle might not inflate in a
the airbag modules, the wiring, and crash, or they could even inflate
the crash sensing and diagnostic without a crash. To help avoid United States
module. For more information on the injury, have the vehicle serviced
airbag system, see Airbag System right away.
on page 3-19.
If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center
(DIC) message may also come on.
See Airbag System Messages on
Canada
page 5-49.
When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
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as a system check. Then, after If the light stays on, or comes on

several more seconds, the status { Warning while driving, there could be a
indicator will light either ON or OFF, problem with the electrical charging
or the on or off symbol, to let you If the airbag readiness light ever system. Have it checked by your
know the status of the front comes on and stays on, it means dealer. Driving while this light is on
outboard passenger frontal airbag that something may be wrong could drain the 12‐volt battery.
and knee airbag. with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, If a short distance must be driven
If the word ON or the on symbol is have the vehicle serviced right with the light on, be sure to turn off
lit on the passenger airbag status all accessories, such as the radio.
away. See Airbag Readiness
indicator, it means that the front
Light on page 5-16 for more
outboard passenger frontal airbag
information, including important Malfunction
and knee airbag are allowed to
inflate. safety information. Indicator Lamp
A computer system called OBD II
If the word OFF or the off symbol is
Charging System Light (On-Board Diagnostics-Second
lit on the airbag status indicator, it
Generation) monitors operation of
means that the passenger sensing (12-Volt Battery) the vehicle. It ensures that
system has turned off the front
emissions are at acceptable levels
outboard passenger frontal airbag
for the life of the vehicle, helping to
and knee airbag.
maintain a clean environment. The
If, after several seconds, both status malfunction indicator lamp comes
indicator lights remain on, or if there on when the vehicle is placed in
are no lights at all, there may be a Service Only Mode, as a check to
problem with the lights or the show it is working. If it does not,
passenger sensing system. See The charging system light comes on have the vehicle serviced by your
your dealer for service. briefly when the vehicle is in ON/ dealer. See Power Button on
RUN, as a check to show the light is page 9-16 for more information.
working.
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Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued)

the vehicle fuel economy might to pass a required Emission
not be as good, and the engine Inspection/Maintenance test. See
might not run as smoothly. This Accessories and Modifications on
could lead to costly repairs that page 10-2.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
might not be covered by the
comes on, while the engine is in
vehicle warranty. This light comes on during a
ON/RUN, this indicates that the
OBD II system has detected a malfunction in one of two ways:
problem and diagnosis and service Light Flashing: A misfire condition
might be required. { Caution has been detected. A misfire
Malfunctions often are indicated by increases vehicle emissions and
the system before any problem is Modifications made to the engine, could damage the emission control
apparent. Being aware of the light electric drive unit, exhaust, intake, system on the vehicle. Diagnosis
can prevent more serious damage or fuel system of the vehicle or and service might be required.
to the vehicle. This system also the replacement of the original
The following can prevent more
assists the dealer technician in tires with other than those of the
serious damage to the vehicle:
correctly diagnosing any same Tire Performance Criteria
. Reduce vehicle speed.
malfunction. (TPC) can affect the vehicle
emission controls and can cause . Avoid hard accelerations.
{ Caution this light to come on. . Avoid steep uphill grades.
Modifications to these systems
If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not If the light continues to flash, find a
with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty. safe place to stop and park the
controls might not work as well, This could also result in a failure vehicle. Turn the vehicle off and
wait at least 10 seconds before
(Continued) (Continued)
driving the vehicle again. If the light
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begins to flash again, follow the

. Check that good quality fuel is emission system test equipment will
previous steps and see your dealer used. Poor fuel quality causes likely connect to the vehicle's Data
for service as soon as possible. the engine not to run as Link Connector (DLC).
efficiently as designed and may
Light On Steady: An emission cause stalling after start-up or
control system malfunction has misfiring. These conditions might
been detected on the vehicle. go away once the engine is
Diagnosis and service might be warmed up.
required.
If one or more of these
The following may correct an conditions occurs, change the
emission control system fuel brand used. It may require
malfunction: The DLC is under the instrument
at least one full tank of the
panel to the left of the steering
. Check that the fuel cap is fully proper fuel to turn the light off.
wheel. See your dealer if assistance
installed. The diagnostic system If none of the above have made the is needed.
can determine if the fuel cap has light turn off, your dealer can check
been left off or improperly The vehicle may not pass
the vehicle. The dealer has the
installed. A loose or missing fuel inspection if:
proper test equipment and
cap allows fuel to evaporate into diagnostic tools to fix any . The malfunction indicator lamp is
the atmosphere. A few driving mechanical or electrical problems on while the vehicle is in ON/
trips with the cap properly that might have developed. RUN, or if the vehicle is placed
installed should turn the light off. in Service Only Mode and the
Emissions Inspection and malfunction indicator lamp does
Maintenance Programs not come on. See your dealer for
Depending on where you live, your assistance in verifying proper
vehicle may be required to operation of the malfunction
participate in an emission control indicator lamp.
system inspection and maintenance
program. For the inspection, the
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. The OBD II (On-Board
Brake System Warning
Diagnostics) system determines
Light
{ Warning
that critical emission control
systems have not been The vehicle brake system consists The brake system might not be
completely diagnosed by the of two hydraulic circuits. If one working properly if the brake
system. If this were to occur, the circuit is not working, the remaining system warning light is on.
vehicle would be considered not circuit can still work to stop the Driving with the brake system
ready for inspection. This can vehicle. For normal braking warning light on can lead to a
happen if the 12-volt battery has performance, both circuits need to crash. If the light is still on after
recently been replaced or be working. the vehicle has been pulled off
run down. the road and carefully stopped,
If the warning light comes on, there
The diagnostic system is have the vehicle towed for
is a brake problem. Have the brake
designed to evaluate critical system inspected right away. service.
emission control systems during
normal driving. This can take
several days of driving. If this Electric Parking Brake
has been done and the vehicle Light
still does not pass the inspection
for lack of OBD II system
readiness, your dealer can Metric English
prepare the vehicle for
inspection. This light comes on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on. If it does not
come on then, have it fixed so it will Metric English
be ready to warn if there is a
problem. This light comes on when the
parking brake is applied. If the light
If the light comes on and stays on, continues flashing after the parking
there is a base brake problem.
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brake is released, or while driving, page 9-30. If a message displays in or comes on again while driving, the
there is a problem with the Electric the Driver Information Center (DIC), vehicle needs service. A chime may
Parking Brake system or another see Brake System Messages on also sound when the light comes on
system. A message may also page 5-41. steady.
display in the Driver Information If the ABS light is the only light on,
Center (DIC). See Brake System Antilock Brake System the vehicle has regular brakes, but
Messages on page 5-41.
(ABS) Warning Light the antilock brakes are not
If the light does not come on, functioning.
or remains flashing, see your dealer. If both the ABS and the brake
system warning light are on, the
Service Electric Parking vehicle's antilock brakes are not
Brake Light functioning and there is a problem
with the regular brakes. See your
dealer for service.
This light comes on briefly when the See Brake System Warning Light on
engine is started. page 5-20 and Brake System
If the light does not come on, have it Messages on page 5-41.
fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem.
If this light comes on and stays on, If the ABS light stays on, turn the
there is a problem with a system on ignition off.
the vehicle that is causing the
parking brake system to work at a If the light comes on while driving,
reduced level. The vehicle can still stop as soon as it is safely possible
be driven, but should be taken to a and turn off the vehicle. Then start
dealer as soon as possible. See the engine again to reset the
Electric Parking Brake on system. If the ABS light stays on,
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Lane Departure Warning If equipped, this light displays green The traction off light comes on when
when a vehicle is detected ahead. the Traction Control System (TCS)
(LDW) Light has been turned off by pressing and
This light will display amber when
you are following a vehicle ahead releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak
much too closely. button.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) This light and the StabiliTrak OFF
System on page 9-50. light come on when StabiliTrak is
turned off.
Traction Off Light If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not
This light comes on green when the limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
system is on and ready to operate. See Traction Control/Electronic
When the system determines that Stability Control on page 9-33.
the vehicle is leaving its lane
without using the turn signal in that
direction, this light will change to
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
amber and flash.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) This light comes on briefly while
on page 9-56. starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
Vehicle Ahead Indicator dealer. If the system is working
normally, the indicator light then
turns off. For vehicles with a This light comes on briefly while
reconfigurable cluster, this light is in starting the engine. If it does not,
the display area and it may not have the vehicle serviced by your
come on when the ignition is dealer.
turned on.
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This light comes on when the If the light does not come on, have Engine Coolant
StabiliTrak system is turned off. the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction If the system is working normally,
Temperature Warning
Control System (TCS) is also off. the indicator light turns off. Light
If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, If the light is on and not flashing, the
the system does not assist in TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak
controlling the vehicle. Turn on the system have been disabled. A DIC
TCS and the StabiliTrak systems message may display. Check the
and the warning light turns off. DIC messages to determine which
See Traction Control/Electronic feature(s) is no longer functioning
Stability Control on page 9-33. and whether the vehicle requires
service. On some vehicles this light comes
on briefly while starting the vehicle.
Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on
If it does not, have the vehicle
(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light and flashing, the TCS and/or the
StabiliTrak system is actively
serviced by the dealer. If the system
is working normally the indicator
working. light goes off. For vehicles with the
See Traction Control/Electronic reconfigurable cluster, this light may
Stability Control on page 9-33. not come on when starting the
vehicle.

{ Caution
This light comes on briefly when the
engine is started. The engine coolant temperature
warning light indicates that the
vehicle has overheated. Driving
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Caution (Continued)
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Engine Oil Pressure Light
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the engine is
with this light on can damage the started. It provides information { Caution
engine and it may not be covered about tire pressures and the TPMS.
by the vehicle warranty. See Lack of proper engine oil
Engine Overheating on When the Light Is On Steady maintenance can damage the
page 10-19. engine. Driving with the engine
This indicates that one or more of
the tires are significantly oil low can also damage the
underinflated. engine. The repairs would not be
The engine coolant temperature covered by the vehicle warranty.
warning light comes on when the A Driver Information Center (DIC) Check the oil level as soon as
engine has overheated. tire pressure message may also possible. Add oil if required, but if
If this happens pull over and turn off display. See Tire Messages on the oil level is within the operating
the engine as soon as possible. See page 5-50. Stop as soon as range and the oil pressure is still
Engine Overheating on page 10-19. possible, and inflate the tires to the
low, have the vehicle serviced.
pressure value shown on the Tire
Always follow the maintenance
and Loading Information label. See
Tire Pressure Light Tire Pressure on page 10-48. schedule for changing engine oil.

When the Light Flashes First and

Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 10-50.
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This light should come on briefly as Security Light Vehicle Ready Light
the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not flowing through
the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
some other system problem. See On some vehicles the immobilizer The vehicle ready light comes on
your dealer. light should come on briefly as the whenever the vehicle is ready to be
engine is started. If it does not come driven.
Low Fuel Warning Light on, have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer. If the system is working High-Beam On Light
normally, the indicator light turns off.
For vehicles with the reconfigurable
cluster, this light may not come on
when the engine is started.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
This light is near the fuel gauge and problem with the theft-deterrent
comes on briefly when the ignition is system. See Immobilizer Operation This light comes on when the
turned on as a check to show it is on page 2-16. high-beam headlamps are in use.
working.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
It also comes on when the fuel tank Changer on page 6-3.
is low on fuel. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced.
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IntelliBeam® Light Cruise Control Light the ACC is set and active. See
Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-39.

Door Ajar Light

This light comes on when the The cruise control light is white
IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is when the cruise control is on and
enabled. ready, and turns green when the
See Exterior Lamp Controls on cruise control is set and active.
page 6-1. This light comes on, when a door is
See Cruise Control on page 9-36.
open or not securely latched.
Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light

This light comes on when the This light is white when the Adaptive
exterior lamps are in use. See Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1. on and ready, and turns green when
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Information Displays finger tip to minimize response time.

If the controls are not responding,
remove the gloves.
Center Stack Display
To view the Power Flow, Charging,
The center stack screen displays and Energy Information, press the
Charging, Power Flow, and Energy [ button on the infotainment
Information. See the information that display.
follows.
Climate Control, Infotainment, and Power Flows
Vehicle Personalization information Battery Power - Battery is active
To view the Power Flow screens, with energy flowing to the wheels.
also displays in this screen. For
more information on these press the [ button on the
systems, see: infotainment display and then press
the Power Flow button at the bottom
. Dual Automatic Climate Control of the touch screen. The Power
System on page 8-1. Flow screens indicate the current
. The infotainment manual. system operating condition. The
screens show the energy flow
. Vehicle Personalization on
between the engine, electric drive
page 5-51.
unit, and high voltage battery. These
The center stack controls only need components will be highlighted
a light touch to operate and work when they are active. Battery Power - Vehicle is stationary
best with bare hands. The controls in electric mode and no power is
will work with most gloves although flowing to the wheels.
they may take longer to respond.
Use the finger pad rather than the
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Engine Power - Engine is active Engine and Battery Power - Both Regen Power Recovery - Power
with energy flowing to the wheels. the engine and battery are active from the wheels returns to the
with energy flowing to the wheels. battery during regenerative braking
or coasting.

Engine Power - Vehicle is stationary

in extended range mode and no Engine and Regen Power Recovery
power is flowing to the wheels. - Engine is active. Power from the Power Off - No power is flowing to
wheels returns to the battery during the wheels.
regenerative braking or coasting.
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. When outdoors, plug into an
Programmable Charging electrical outlet that is Warning (Continued)
Important Information About weather-proof while in use.
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
. Do not use an electrical outlet
. Mount the charging cord to that is on a circuit with other
. Charging an electric vehicle can reduce strain on the electrical electrical loads.
stress a building’s electrical outlet/plug.
system more than a typical
household appliance. { Warning See the charge cord user guide.
. Before you plug in to any Programmable Charge Modes
electrical outlet, have a qualified Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause This vehicle has three
electrician inspect and verify the programmable charge modes. To
electrical system (electrical a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
and may result in damage to view the current charge mode status
outlet, wiring, junctions, and in the center stack display, press the
protection devices) for property, serious injury, or death.
heavy-duty service at a 12 amp
[ button in the infotainment
. Do not use extension cords, display and then press the Charging
continuous load. multi-outlet power strips, button at the bottom of the touch
. Electrical outlets may wear out splitters, grounding adaptors, screen.
with normal usage or be surge protectors, or similar
devices. The Charge Start and Charge
damaged over time, making Complete time estimates are also
them unsuitable for electric . Do not use an electrical outlet displayed on the screen. These
vehicle charging. that is worn or damaged, estimates are most accurate when
. Check the electrical outlet/plug or one that will not hold the the vehicle is plugged in and in
while charging and discontinue plug firmly in place. moderate temperature conditions.
use if the electrical outlet/plug is . Do not use an electrical outlet Also, to get an accurate time
hot, then have the electrical that is not properly grounded. estimate, the vehicle uses an
outlet serviced by a qualified
(Continued)
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internal clock for programmable Delayed Departure Time: The charge by the departure time.
charging, not the clock in the center vehicle estimates the charging start Electrical rate information from the
stack. time considering the programmed utility company for the charging
departure time for the current day of location is required for this mode.
Charge Mode Status the week. Charging begins at the Also, if the selected electric rate
start time and is complete by the settings result in a very long charge
departure time only if sufficient time completion time, the vehicle will
is allowed after the charge cord is start charging immediately upon
plugged in. plug-in. For example, if the electric
rate table is set up with all “Peak”
rates and the rate preference is to
charge during “Off-Peak” rates only,
then the vehicle will start charging
immediately upon plug-in.
Immediately: The vehicle starts
Charge Level Selection
charging as soon as it is connected
to an electrical outlet. See Plug-In The Charge Level Preference
Charging on page 9-58. setting allows the customer to select
their vehicle’s charge level so it
matches the capability of their
Delayed Rate and Departure
charging location. If the vehicle
Time: The vehicle estimates the
consistently stops charging after
charging start time based on the
plugging in, or if a circuit breaker
utility rate schedule, utility rate
continues to trip, reducing to a lower
preference, and the programmed
Charge Level Preference may
departure time for the current day of
resolve the issue.
the week. The vehicle will charge
during the least expensive rate
periods to achieve a full battery
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For some vehicles, the Charge

Level Preference must be updated
prior to the vehicle being charged
and the Charge Level Preference
will reset to a default value when the
vehicle is shifted from P (Park).

{ Warning
The Charge Level Preference Using a charge level that exceeds Select one option:
should be configured to match the the electrical circuit or electrical . Immediately upon plug in.
electrical current rating for the outlet capacity may start a fire or
electrical outlet that the charge cord . Delayed based on
damage the electrical circuit. Use
is connected to. The Charge Level departure time.
the lowest charge level until a
Preference settings are: . Delayed based on electric rates
qualified electrician inspects your
. Maximum: Limits AC current to electrical circuit capacity. Use the and departure time.
12 amps lowest charge level if the Departure Time Entry
. Reduced: Limits AC current to electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity is not known. From the Delayed Charge Mode
8 amps Status screen, press Edit to change
Exact current levels may vary from the departure time for each day of
the values shown in this manual. Charge Mode Selection the week to match your personal
Please check the vehicle for the From the Charge Mode Status schedule.
current available levels. screen, press Change
The Charge Level Preference Charge Mode.
setting can be changed at any time
while the center stack display is
operable.
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Press one of the following options to

select the Charge Rate Preference:
. Charge during Peak, Mid-Peak,
and Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle
can charge during any rate
period to satisfy the next
planned departure time.
However, it will select when to
charge to minimize the total cost
1. Press the day to change. Select one of the following:
of the charge.
2. Press + or − to change the hours . Electric Rate Schedule. . Charge during Mid-Peak and
and minutes. . Charge Rate Preference. Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle will
3. Press + or − to change AM charge during Off-Peak and/or
or PM. Charge Rate Preference Selection
Mid-Peak rate periods only and
4. Press Back to store changes From the Charge Rate Information will select when to charge to
and return to the previous screen, press Charge Rate minimize the total cost of the
screen. Preference. charge.
. Charge during Off-Peak Rates:
Charge Rate Information
The vehicle will only charge
From the Delayed Rate and during Off-Peak rate periods.
Departure Time Charge Mode
Charging begins at the start time
Status screen, press Charge Rate
and is complete by the departure
Information.
time only if sufficient time is allowed
after the charge cord is plugged in.
For example, if the vehicle is
plugged in for only one hour prior to
the departure time, and the battery
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is completely discharged, the Contact the utility company to obtain

vehicle will not be fully charged by the rate schedule for your area. The
the departure time regardless of the summer and winter start dates must
rate selection. be established to use a summer/
Also, if the selected electric rate winter schedule.
settings result in a very long charge From the Charge Rate Information
completion time, the vehicle will screen, press Electric Rate
start charging immediately upon Schedule button.
plug-in. For example, if the electric
rate table is set up with all “Peak” To edit the Yearly Schedule:
rates and the rate preference is to 1. Select Yearly for the Rate
charge during “Off-Peak” rates only, Schedule Type.
then the vehicle will start charging
immediately upon plug-in. 2. Press Edit Electric Rate
Schedule.
Electric Rate Plan Selection
Summer/Winter Schedule Start
Electric rates, or cost per unit, may Date Entering
vary based on time, weekday/
weekend, and season. During the To edit the Summer/Winter From the Edit Electric Rate
day when the demand for electricity Schedule: Schedule screen, press Edit
is high, the rates are usually higher Summer/Winter Start Dates.
1. Select Summer/Winter for the
and called Peak rates. At night Rate Schedule Type.
when the demand for electricity is
low, the rates are usually lower and 2. Press Edit Electric Rate
called Off-Peak rates. In some Schedule.
areas, a Mid-Peak rate is offered.
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message displays “An invalid entry

was found in the data entered.
Please re-enter data.”
Electric Rate Finish Time Editing
From the Edit (Summer, Winter,
or Yearly) Electric Rate Schedule
screen, press Edit next to the row to
change.
1. Press Summer. 1. Press Weekday or Weekend.
2. Press + or − to set the month 2. Select the row to be changed.
and day for the start of summer. . Weekdays are Monday
3. Press Winter. through Friday and use the
4. Press + or − to set the month same rate schedule.
and day for the start of winter. . Weekends are Saturday
5. Press Edit Summer Schedule or and Sunday and use the
Edit Winter Schedule to edit the same rate schedule.
daily electric rate schedule. Both weekday and weekend 1. Press + or − to adjust the time.
schedules must be set. The rate
Electric Rate Schedule Editing schedule only applies for a 24-hour 2. Press Off-Peak, Mid-Peak,
From the Edit Electric Rate period, starting at 12:00 AM and or Peak to select the
Schedule screen, select Weekday ending at 12:00 AM. There can be electric rate.
Schedule or Weekend Schedule. five rate changes for each day; not 3. Press the Save button to store
all must be used. changes.
The finish times must be
consecutive. If a finish time does not
follow a start time, the error
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Only the finish time can be edited. Temporary Override of a Delayed

The start time is automatically Charge Mode
populated in the rate table. To temporarily override a Delayed
Electric Rate Schedule Viewing Charge Mode to Immediate Charge
Mode from inside the vehicle:
From the Select Electric Rate Plan
screen, press View (Summer, 1. Press Temporary Override
Winter, or Yearly) Schedule. Options on the main charging
screen.
Temporary Charge Mode
To cancel the temporary override to
Override and Cancel Immediate, press Cancel Temporary
Programmed Delayed Charge Override Setting on the Temporary
Modes can be temporarily Override Options screen. Or, from
overridden to an Immediate Charge the main charging screen, press the
Mode for one charge cycle. Also, X will be on the far right side of the
the next planned departure time can Charge Mode button.
be temporarily overridden for one
charge cycle. In addition to the Temporary Override of the Next
in-vehicle overrides via the center Planned Departure Time
stack, there are other ways to 2. Press Charge Immediately at To temporarily override the Next
temporarily override a Delayed Plug-In to temporarily override to Planned Departure Time from inside
Charge Mode. See Plug-In Charging an Immediate Charge Mode. the vehicle:
on page 9-58. The Temporary Charge Mode Status 1. Press Temporary Override
screen will automatically display the Options on the main charging
revised charge complete time. screen.
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The Temporary Charge Mode Status

. From the main charging screen,
screen will automatically display the press the X on the right side of
revised charge complete time. the respective override text.
When you override to an
immediate charge mode, the X
will be on the far right side of the
Charge Mode button. When you
override the departure time of
either delayed charge mode, the
2. Press Next Departure Time. X will be on the far right side of
the Next Planned Departure
button.
Charging Override/Interruption
The Temporary Departure Time can Pop-Up
only be updated for the same day
as the original Next Planned
Departure Time. Also, the vehicle
will not accept a Temporary
Departure Time that is before the
present time of day.
3. Press the + or – button to To cancel the temporary override of
change the Next the Next Planned Departure Time:
Departure Time. . From the Temporary Override
4. Press SAVE to confirm a Options screen, press the
temporary override of the Next Cancel Temporary Override
Planned Departure Time. Setting button.
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The Charging Override/Interruption Programmable Charging Energy Information

pop-up will appear if any of the Disabled
following conditions occur: To view the Energy Usage and
Energy Efficiency, press the [
. The charging settings have been
modified via OnStar through the button on the infotainment display
website or the Mobile App. For and then press the INFO button at
example, the Departure Time the bottom of the touch screen.
Tables, the Rate Tables, or the Energy Usage
Charge Mode were updated
using the customer website
(available in select regions).
. There was an unintended loss of
AC power during the plug-in When the Programmable Charging
charge event. For example, system is disabled, the Default
there was a power outage or the Charge Mode Status screen and the
charge cord was unplugged from pop-up will display “- -:- -” for the
the wall. Charge Complete Time. The
Programmable Charging system will
. The charge process was be disabled if the Charge Complete The Energy Usage screen displays
interrupted by the utility Time cannot be confidently information for the total of all drive
company via OnStar as estimated. If the Programmable cycles since the last time the high
authorized by the vehicle owner Charging system is consistently voltage battery was fully charged.
(available in select regions). disabled, see your dealer for details. This includes distance traveled in
See Utility Interruption of Charging Electric Mode, distance traveled in
on page 9-65. Extended Range Mode, total
distance traveled, electric energy
used from the battery, total fuel
used, and average fuel economy.
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There are maximum limits to some DIC Information Display

of the values that can be displayed. Options
When these values are replaced
with dashes, the value limits have The info displays on the DIC can be
been reached. To reset these turned on or off through the
values, the high voltage battery will Settings menu.
need to be fully recharged. The 1. Press SEL while viewing the
circle graph also represents Settings page in one of the
the percentage of distance traveled interactive display zones on the
using Electric Mode versus cluster.
Extended Range Mode. The
2. Scroll to Info Pages and
Lifetime Fuel Economy is a total
press SEL.
over the life of the vehicle and can
only be reset by the dealer. The y or z : Move SEL up or down to 3. Press y or z to move through
Energy Usage information will also go to the previous or next selection. the list of possible info displays.
appear automatically on power off
when Retained Accessory Power is S or T : Press to move between 4. Press SEL while an item is
active. This automatic pop-up can the interactive display zones in the highlighted to select or deselect
be disabled through vehicle cluster. Press S to go back to the that item. When an item is
personalization. See “Energy previous menu. selected, a checkmark will
Summary Pop-up” under Vehicle appear next to it.
SEL (Select): Press to open a
Personalization on page 5-51. DIC Information Displays
menu or select a menu item. Press
and hold to reset values on certain The following is the list of all
Driver Information screens. possible DIC information displays.
Center (DIC) Some of the information displays
The DIC is displayed in the may not be available for your
instrument cluster. It shows the particular vehicle.
status of many vehicle systems.
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Trip A or Trip B and Average Fuel Total Range: Shows the remaining It cannot be reset accurately until
Economy: The Trip display shows distance the vehicle can be driven the next oil change. To reset the
the current distance traveled, in combining the electric range and engine oil life system, press and
either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), fuel range. hold SEL for several seconds while
since the trip odometer was last Oil Life: The Oil Life display shows the Oil Life display is active. See
reset. The trip odometer can be an estimate of the oil's remaining Engine Oil Life System on
reset by pressing and holding SEL useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE page 10-12.
while this display is active. 99% is displayed, that means 99% Tire Pressure: Shows the
The Average Fuel Economy display of the current oil life remains. approximate pressures of all four
shows the approximate average When the remaining oil life is low, tires. Tire pressure is displayed in
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds
or miles per gallon (mpg). This message will appear on the display. per square inch (psi). If the pressure
number is calculated based on the See Engine Oil Messages on is low, the value for that tire is
number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded page 5-44. The oil should be shown in amber. See Tire Pressure
since the last time this menu item changed as soon as possible. See Monitor System on page 10-49 and
was reset. The Average Fuel Engine Oil on page 10-9. In addition Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on
Economy can be reset along with to the engine oil life system page 10-50.
the trip odometer by pressing and monitoring the oil life, additional Average Speed: Shows the
holding SEL while this display is maintenance is recommended. See average speed of the vehicle in
active. Maintenance Schedule on kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
Compass and Speed: Shows the page 11-2. per hour (mph). This average is
direction the vehicle is driving and Remember, the Oil Life display must calculated based on the various
the vehicle speed in either be reset after each oil change. It will vehicle speeds recorded since the
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles not reset itself. Also, be careful not last reset of this value. The average
per hour (mph). to reset the Oil Life display speed can be reset by pressing and
accidentally at any time other than holding SEL while this display is
when the oil has just been changed. active.
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Timer: This display can be used as Coolant Temperature: Shows the Vehicle Messages
a timer. To start the timer, press SEL engine coolant temperature in either
while this display is active. The degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Messages displayed on the DIC
display will show the amount of time Fahrenheit (°F). indicate the status of the vehicle or
that has passed since the timer was some action that may be needed to
Blank Page: The Blank Page
last reset. To stop the timer, press correct a condition. Multiple
display allows for no information to
SEL briefly while this display is messages may display one after the
be displayed in the cluster info
active and the timer is running. To other.
display areas.
reset the timer to zero, press and The messages that do not require
hold SEL while this display is active. immediate action can be
Speed Limit: Shows the current acknowledged and cleared by
speed limit. The information for this pressing SEL. The messages that
page comes from a roadway require immediate action cannot be
database. cleared until that action is
performed. All messages should be
Follow Distance Indicator: When
taken seriously and clearing the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
messages does not correct the
not engaged, the current follow time
problem.
to the vehicle ahead is displayed as
a time value on this page. When The following are some of the
ACC has been engaged, the display vehicle messages that may be
switches to the gap setting page. displayed depending on the vehicle
This page shows the current gap content.
setting along with the vehicle ahead
telltale.
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Battery and Charging CHARGE CORD CONNECTED SERVICE HIGH VOLTAGE

Messages This message displays when the CHARGING SYSTEM
charge cord is connected to the This message displays when there
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE vehicle. The vehicle cannot be is a problem with the high voltage
This message displays when the shifted out of P (Park) with the charging system. See your dealer
vehicle has detected that the 12-volt charge cord connected. for service.
battery voltage has dropped and CHARGE DOOR OPEN
vehicle features are being disabled. Brake System Messages
The 12-volt battery saver system This message displays when the
starts reducing certain features charge door is open and the vehicle BRAKE FLUID LOW
trying to save the charge of the is shifted out of P (Park). The This message is displayed when the
12-volt battery. Turn off unnecessary charge door should be kept fully brake fluid level is low. See Brake
features to allow the battery to closed when the vehicle is not Fluid on page 10-21.
recharge. charging.
STEP ON BRAKE TO
BATTERY TOO COLD, PLUG IN LOW BATTERY RELEASE PARK BRAKE
TO WARM This message displays when the This message is displayed if you
This message displays during 12-volt battery voltage is low. See attempt to release the Electric
extremely cold temperatures, when Battery on page 10-23. Parking Brake without the brake
the vehicle will not start until the SERVICE BATTERY pedal applied. See Electric Parking
high voltage battery is warm Brake on page 9-30.
enough.
CHARGING SYSTEM
This message displays when there RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
Plug the vehicle in and make sure
the vehicle is off to allow the is a fault in the 12-volt battery This message is displayed if the
charging system to warm the high charging system. Take the vehicle to Electric Parking Brake is on while
voltage battery, then the vehicle can your dealer for service. the vehicle is in motion. See Electric
be started. Parking Brake on page 9-30.
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SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST Cruise Control Messages FRONT RADAR BLOCKED,

This message may be displayed CLEAN FRONT VEHICLE
ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET
when there is a problem with the This message can occur under the
brake boost assist system. The
TO XXX
following conditions:
brake boost assist motor may be This message displays when the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
. The radar is not clean. Keep the
heard and brake pedal pulsation
speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise radar sensors free of mud, dirt,
may be felt. This is normal under
Control on page 9-39. snow, ice, and slush. Clean the
these conditions. Take the vehicle to
entire front and/or rear of the
your dealer for service.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE vehicle. For cleaning
SERVICE PARKING BRAKE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE instructions, see Exterior Care
on page 10-80.
This message is displayed when This message displays when
there is a problem with the parking attempting to activate Adaptive . Heavy rain or snow is interfering
brake. Take the vehicle to your Cruise Control (ACC) when it is with the radar object detection or
dealer for service. temporarily unavailable. The ACC camera performance.
system does not need service. CRUISE SET TO XXX
Compass Messages This can occur under the following This message displays when the
Dashes may be displayed if the conditions:
cruise control speed is set. See
vehicle temporarily loses . Cruise is turned on when the Cruise Control on page 9-36.
communication with the Global vehicle is stopped.
Positioning System (GPS). NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS
. The radar cannot see objects PEDAL APPLIED
well. See next message.
This message displays when
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
active and the driver is pressing the
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gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC Door Ajar Messages Drive Mode Messages
will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise
Control on page 9-39. DOOR OPEN HOLD MODE NOT AVAILABLE
SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE A door open symbol will be This message displays when in
CONTROL displayed on the DIC showing which Hold Mode and the mode becomes
door is open. If the vehicle has been unavailable. See “Hold Mode” under
If this message displays, take the shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR Driver Selected Operating Modes on
vehicle to your dealer to repair the OPEN message will also be page 9-22.
system. Adaptive Cruise Control displayed. The DOOR OPEN
(ACC), Forward Collision Alert message may also be displayed if MOUNTAIN MODE NOT
(FCA), and/or the Active Emergency the vehicle starts to move. Close the AVAILABLE
Braking System may not work. Do door completely. This message displays when in
not use these systems until the Mountain Mode and the mode
vehicle has been repaired. HOOD OPEN
becomes unavailable. See
SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE This message will display along with “Mountain Mode” under Driver
EXITING a hood open symbol when the hood Selected Operating Modes on
is open. Close the hood completely. page 9-22.
This message may display if
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is TRUNK OPEN SPORT MODE NOT
engaged holding the vehicle at a This message will display along with AVAILABLE
stop, and the driver attempts to exit a symbol when the trunk is open. This message displays when in
the vehicle. Put the vehicle in Close the trunk completely. Sport Mode and the mode becomes
P (Park) before exiting. unavailable. See “Sport Mode”
under Driver Selected Operating
Modes on page 9-22.
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Electric Drive Unit soon as it is safe to do so to avoid ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL
severe damage. This message
Messages clears when the engine has cooled
On some vehicles, this message
displays when the engine oil level
SHIFT TO PARK to a safe operating temperature.
may be too low. Check the oil level
This message displays when the before filling to the recommended
vehicle should be shifted to
Engine Oil Messages level. If the oil is not low and this
P (Park). This may appear when CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message remains on, take the
attempting to turn off the vehicle vehicle to your dealer for service.
when it is not in P (Park). This message displays when the See Engine Oil on page 10-9.
engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP
Engine Cooling System sure to reset the oil life system. See ENGINE
Messages Engine Oil Life System on This message displays if low oil
page 10-12, Driver Information pressure levels occur. Stop the
ENGINE OVERHEATED — Center (DIC) on page 5-38, Engine
REDUCE SPEED vehicle as soon as safely possible
Oil on page 10-9, and Maintenance and do not operate it until the cause
This message displays when the Schedule on page 11-2. of the low oil pressure has been
engine coolant temperature or corrected. Check the oil as soon as
engine oil is too hot. Reduce speed
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE
ENGINE possible and have the vehicle
and allow the vehicle to cool down. serviced by your dealer.
This message displays when the
ENGINE OVERHEATED — engine oil temperature is too hot.
TURN VEHICLE OFF Fuel System Messages
Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
This message displays and a until it cools down. CLOSE FUEL DOOR
continuous chime sounds if the This message displays when the
engine cooling system reaches fuel door is open and the vehicle is
unsafe temperatures for operation. moving.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as
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ENGINE NOT AVAILABLE WAIT TO REFUEL NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE

ADD FUEL This message displays when the TO RESTART
This message displays when the fuel system is pressurized and you This message displays when
engine is not available due to must to wait to refuel the vehicle. attempting to turn off the vehicle
running out of fuel. The vehicle can and the RKE transmitter is no longer
continue to be driven in Electric Key and Lock Messages detected. Restarting is allowed
Mode until the battery is depleted, without the RKE transmitter for
but will have reduced acceleration. NO REMOTE DETECTED five minutes. Press the brake pedal
When this message is displayed, This message displays when the to restart the vehicle.
refuel the vehicle. See Out of Fuel/ transmitter battery may be weak.
Engine Unavailable on page 9-24. NUMBER OF KEYS
See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery” under Remote
PROGRAMMED
FUEL LEVEL LOW
Keyless Entry (RKE) System This message displays when
This message displays when the Operation on page 2-2. programming new keys to the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as vehicle.
soon as possible. NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE
READY TO REFUEL TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN This message displays when
This message displays when the START YOUR VEHICLE leaving the vehicle with the RKE
fuel system is depressurized and This message displays when trying transmitter still inside.
the vehicle can be refueled. to start the vehicle if an RKE REPLACE BATTERY IN
TIGHTEN GAS CAP transmitter is not detected. The REMOTE KEY
transmitter battery may be weak.
This message displays when the See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low This message displays when the
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the Transmitter Battery” under Remote battery in the RKE transmitter needs
fuel cap. Keyless Entry (RKE) System to be replaced.
Operation on page 2-2.
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Lamp Messages Object Detection System AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP

Messages UNAVAILABLE
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
ON/OFF This message displays when the
AUTOMATIC COLLISION Active Emergency Braking System
This message is displayed when the PREP OFF has been unavailable for some time.
automatic light control has been This message displays when the The Active Emergency Braking
turned on or off. See Automatic Active Emergency Braking System System does not need service.
Headlamp System on page 6-4. has been turned off. See Active This can occur under the following
XX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE Emergency Braking System on conditions:
page 9-53.
When one of the turn signals is out, . The radar is not clean. Keep the
this message displays to show AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP radar sensors free of mud, dirt,
which bulb needs to be replaced. REDUCED snow, ice, and slush. Clean the
See Bulb Replacement on entire front and/or rear of the
This message displays when the
page 10-27 and Replacement Bulbs vehicle. For cleaning
Active Emergency Braking System
on page 10-28. instructions, see Exterior Care
has been set to the Alert setting.
on page 10-80.
TURN SIGNAL ON This setting disables most automatic
braking functions of the Auto . Heavy rain or snow is interfering
This message is displayed if the Collision Preparation feature. Some with the radar object detection or
turn signal has been left on. Turn off last-second automatic braking camera performance.
the turn signal. capability is still provided with the This message may also be
Alert setting, but braking is less displayed if there is a problem with
likely to occur. See Active the StabiliTrak system.
Emergency Braking System on
page 9-53.
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FORWARD COLLISION This message could be due to the Backing, and/or Lane Departure
ALERT OFF camera being blocked. Cleaning the Warning (LDW) system may not
outside of the windshield behind the work. Do not use these systems
This message displays when the rearview mirror may correct the until the vehicle has been repaired.
Forward Collision Alert has been issue.
turned off. SERVICE FRONT CAMERA
PARK ASSIST OFF If this message remains on after
FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED
CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the continued driving, the vehicle needs
Parking Assist system has been service. Do not use the Lane
This message displays when the turned off or when there is a Departure Warning (LDW) and
camera is blocked. Cleaning the temporary condition causing the Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
outside of the windshield behind the system to be disabled. features. Take the vehicle to your
rearview mirror may correct the dealer.
issue. The Lane Departure Warning SERVICE AUTOMATIC
system will not operate. Adaptive COLLISION PREP SERVICE PARK ASSIST
Cruise Control (ACC), Forward This message displays if there is a
If this message displays, take the
Collision Alert (FCA), and the Active problem with the Parking Assist
vehicle to your dealer to repair the
Emergency Braking System may not system. Do not use this system to
system.
work or may not work as well. help you park. See your dealer for
SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST service.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE SERVICE SIDE DETECTION
If this message displays, take the SYSTEM
This message displays when
vehicle to your dealer to repair the
attempting to activate the Lane If this message remains on after
system.
Departure Warning (LDW) system continued driving, the vehicle needs
when it is temporarily unavailable. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
service. Side Blind Zone Alert
The LDW system does not need Forward Collision Alert (FCA),
service. Active Emergency Braking System,
Assistance Systems for Parking or
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(SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert Propulsion Power steep grades. This is normal
(RCTA) features will not work. Take operation to protect the high voltage
the vehicle to your dealer.
Messages battery. Only if both the
PROPULSION POWER IS PROPULSION POWER IS
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF REDUCED message and the
REDUCED
This message indicates that the malfunction indicator lamp are on
driver has turned the Side Blind This message displays when the should the vehicle be taken to the
Zone Alert (SBZA) system off. propulsion power is reduced and dealer for service.
can affect the ability to accelerate.
SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM If this message is on, but there is no While climbing the grade with this
UNAVAILABLE reduction in performance, proceed message displayed, the vehicle
to your destination. The speed may be reduced until the
This message indicates that Side engine can recover the battery state
performance may be reduced the
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear of charge to a normal level. See
next time the vehicle is driven. The
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are “Mountain Mode” under Driver
vehicle may be driven at a reduced
disabled either because the sensor Selected Operating Modes on
speed while this message is on, but
is blocked and cannot detect page 9-22.
maximum acceleration and speed
vehicles in the blind zone, or the
may be reduced. If this message
vehicle is passing through an open Ride Control System
stays on when the malfunction
area, such as the desert, where
there is insufficient data for
indicator lamp is on, the vehicle Messages
should be taken to your dealer for
operation. This message may also SERVICE STABILITRAK
service as soon as possible.
activate during heavy rain or due to
road spray. The vehicle does not This message can display when This message displays if there is a
need service. For cleaning, see driving in mountainous terrain problem with the StabiliTrak®
"Washing the Vehicle" under without using Mountain Mode or by system. If this message appears, try
Exterior Care on page 10-80. not entering Mountain Mode soon to reset the system. Stop; turn off
enough to build a sufficient battery the engine for at least 15 seconds;
charge reserve before climbing then start the engine again. If this
message still comes on, it means
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there is a problem. See your dealer TRACTION CONTROL ON Service Vehicle Messages
for service. The vehicle is safe to
This message displays when the ENGINE MAINTENANCE XXX%
drive, however, you do not have the
Traction Control System (TCS) is
benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce
turned on. See Traction Control/
COMPLETE
your speed and drive accordingly.
Electronic Stability Control on This message displays when the
SERVICE TRACTION page 9-33. This message clears Engine Maintenance Mode is
CONTROL itself after 10 seconds. running. See “Engine Maintenance
Mode” under Maintenance Modes
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction
Airbag System Messages on page 9-25.
Control System (TCS). When this SERVICE AIRBAG ENGINE NOT AVAILABLE
message is displayed, the system SERVICE SOON
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system. This message displays when the
driving accordingly. See your dealer
Take the vehicle to your dealer for engine is not available due to a
for service. See Traction Control/
service. malfunction that will not allow the
Electronic Stability Control on
engine to start. The vehicle can
page 9-33 for more information.
Security Messages continue to be driven in Electric
TRACTION CONTROL OFF Mode until the battery is depleted,
THEFT ATTEMPTED but will have reduced acceleration.
This message displays when the When this message is displayed,
Traction Control System (TCS) is This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition. the vehicle should be taken to your
turned off. Adjust your driving dealer for service as soon as
accordingly. See Traction Control/ possible. See Out of Fuel/Engine
Electronic Stability Control on Unavailable on page 9-24.
page 9-33.
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SERVICE AC SYSTEM Starting the Vehicle TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

This message displays if there is a Messages This message displays when the
problem with the air conditioning system is learning new tires. See
system. Take the vehicle to your PRESS BRAKE TO START Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on
dealer for service. VEHICLE page 10-50.
SERVICE HEATER SOON This message is displayed when TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE
attempting to start the vehicle
This message displays if there is a without first pressing the brake This message displays when the
problem with the heater system. pedal. pressure in one or more of the tires
Take the vehicle to your dealer for is low.
service. SERVICE KEYLESS START
This message also displays LEFT
SYSTEM FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message is displayed if there is REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate
This message displays if there is a a problem with the pushbutton start the location of the low tire.
problem with the power steering system. Take the vehicle to your
system. Take the vehicle to your The low tire pressure warning light
dealer for service.
dealer for service. will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light on page 5-24.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Tire Messages
If a tire pressure message appears
This message displays if there is a SERVICE TIRE MONITOR on the DIC, stop as soon as you
problem with the vehicle. Take the SYSTEM can. Inflate the tires by adding air
vehicle to your dealer for service. until the tire pressure is equal to the
Depending on the severity of a This message displays if there is a
values shown on the Tire and
crash, this message may come on problem with the Tire Pressure
Loading Information label. See Tires
along with the airbag readiness Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire
on page 10-42, Vehicle Load Limits
light. Pressure Monitor Operation on
on page 9-12, and Tire Pressure on
page 10-50.
page 10-48.
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You can receive more than one tire Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle
pressure message at a time. The
DIC also shows the tire pressure WASHER FLUID LOW ADD Personalization
values. See Driver Information FLUID Use the audio system controls to
Center (DIC) on page 5-38.
This message may display when the access the personalization menus
washer fluid level is low. See for customizing vehicle features.
Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid on page 10-19. The following are all possible
Messages personalization features. Depending
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
Window Messages on the vehicle, some may not be
WITH CARE available.
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/
This message displays when ice PASSENGER WINDOW Infotainment System Audio
conditions are possible. System Controls
This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed. To access the personalization
Vehicle Speed Messages If the vehicle's battery has been menus:
recharged or disconnected, you will 1. Press SETTINGS on the Home
SELECTED SPEED LIMIT need to program each front window
EXCEEDED Page on the infotainment system
for the express-up feature to work. display.
This message is displayed when the See Power Windows on page 2-19.
vehicle speed is greater than the set 2. Press the desired feature to
speed. See "Speed Warning" under display a list of available
Instrument Cluster on page 5-7. options.
3. Press to select the desired
option setting.
4. Press the [ Back screen button
to return to the previous menu.
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Personalization Menus Language [Language]

. Audio Cue Volume
The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Manage Favorites
be available: the available language(s). This allows favorites to be edited.
. Time and Date Valet Mode See “Manage Favorites” in
“Settings” under “Radio” in the
. Language [Language] This will lock the infotainment infotainment manual.
. Valet Mode system, the infotainment controls,
the storage area behind the radio, Number of Favorites Shown
. Radio
glove box and trunk. Press to set the number of favorites
. Vehicle to display.
To turn Valet Mode on and off, enter
. Bluetooth a four-digit code on the keypad. Select the desired number or select
. Voice Press Enter to go to the Auto and the infotainment system
confirmation screen. Re-enter the will automatically adjust the number
. Display four-digit code. Press LOCK to lock of favorites shown.
. Rear Camera the system. Enter the four-digit code
to unlock the system. Press the Auto Volume
. Return to Factory Settings Back screen button to go back to This feature adjusts the volume
. Software Information the previous menu. based on vehicle speed and
Each menu is detailed in the ambient noise.
Radio
following information. Select Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Press to display the Radio menu Medium, Medium-High, or High.
Time and Date and the following may display:
. Manage Favorites Maximum Startup Volume
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock on page 5-5. . Number of Favorites Shown This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
. Auto Volume started and the volume is greater
. Maximum Startup Volume than this level, the volume is
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adjusted to this level. To set the Climate and Air Quality Auto Defog
maximum startup volume, press + Select and the following may When set to On, the front defog will
or − to increase or decrease. display: automatically come on when the
Audio Cue Volume . Auto Fan Max Speed vehicle is started.
This feature sets the volume of . Auto Heated Seats Select Off or On.
audio files played at system startup Engine Assisted Heating
and shutdown.
. Auto Defog
Plugged-In
. Engine Assisted Heating
Select On, then press + or − to During remote start, this feature
increase or decrease the volume. Plugged-In
turns on or off the ability for the
Vehicle Auto Fan Max Speed engine to run to help heat the
This feature will set the maximum vehicle when it is plugged in.
Select and the following may A change in setting will not take
display: auto fan speed.
affect until after the vehicle is first
. Climate and Air Quality Select Low, Medium, or High. powered down.
. Collision/Detection Systems Auto Heated Seats Select Off or On.
. Comfort and Convenience When enabled, the auto heated seat Collision/Detection Systems
buttons on the touch screen will be
. Energy highlighted. This feature will Select and the following may
. Lighting automatically activate heated seats display:
at the level required by the interior . Alert Type
. Power Door Locks
temperature. The auto heated seats
. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start can be turned off by using the
. Auto Collision Preparation
heated seat buttons on the center . Go Notifier
stack. . Side Blind Zone Alert
Select Off or On. . Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Alert Type Collision Alert and Automatic Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This feature will set crash alerts to Braking capabilities of the Auto This allows the Rear Cross Traffic
beeps or seat vibrations. This Collision Preparation feature. See Alert to be turned on or off.
setting affects all crash alerts Active Emergency Braking System
on page 9-53. Select to turn Off or On. See
including Forward Collision, Lane Assistance Systems for Parking or
Departure Warning, and Parking Press Auto Collision Preparation. Backing on page 9-47.
Assist alerts. Press to select Off, Alert & Brake,
Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. or Alert. Comfort and Convenience
Go Notifier Select and the following may
Auto Collision Preparation display:
This feature will turn on or off the This feature will give a reminder that
Adaptive Cruise Control provides . Auto Memory Recall
Forward Collision Alert feature as
well as the Automatic Braking when it has brought the vehicle to a . Easy Exit Options
capability of the Auto Collision complete stop behind another
stopping vehicle, and then that
. Chime Volume
Preparation feature. With the Alert &
Brake setting, both Forward vehicle drives on. . Reverse Tilt Mirror
Collision Alert as well as the Press Go Notifier. Press to select . Rainsense Wipers
Automatic Braking capability of the Off or On. See Adaptive Cruise
Auto Collision Preparation feature Control on page 9-39. Auto Memory Recall
are available. The Alert setting This feature automatically recalls
disables most automatic braking Side Blind Zone Alert
the current driver’s previously stored
functions of the Auto Collision This allows the Side Blind Zone 1 or 2 button positions when
Preparation feature. Some Alert feature to be turned on or off. entering the vehicle. See Memory
last-second automatic braking Press Side Blind Zone Alert. Press Seats on page 3-6.
capability is still provided with the to select Off or On. See Side Blind Select Off, On - Driver Door Open,
Alert setting, but it is much less Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9-54. or On - At ignition On.
likely to be triggered by most driving
conditions. Off disables all Forward
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Easy Exit Options Energy Charge Power Loss Alert

This feature automatically recalls Select and the following may This allows the feature to be turned
the current driver’s previously stored display: on or off.
EXIT button position when exiting . Energy Summary Pop-up Select Off or On.
the vehicle. See Memory Seats on
page 3-6. . Charge Status Feedback Lighting
Select Off or On. . Charge Cord Theft Alert Select and the following may
. Charge Power Loss Alert display:
Chime Volume
. Vehicle Locator Lights
This allows the selection of the Energy Summary Pop-up
chime volume level. This allows the feature to be turned
. Exit Lighting
Press + or − to adjust the volume. on or off. . Auto High Beam
Reverse Tilt Mirror Select Off or On. Vehicle Locator Lights
This allows the feature to be turned Charge Status Feedback This feature will flash the exterior
on or off. This allows the horn chirp and lamps when K on the Remote
Select Off, On - Driver and outside rear view mirror charge Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
Passenger, On - Driver, or status feedback to be turned on pressed to locate the vehicle.
On - Passenger. or off. Select Off or On.
Rainsense Wipers Select Off or Horn Chirps. Exit Lighting
This allows the feature to be turned Charge Cord Theft Alert This allows the selection of how
on or off. This allows the feature to be turned long the exterior lamps stay on
Select Off or On. on or off. when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.
Select Off or On.
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Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Auto Door Unlock Remote Unlock Light Feedback
Seconds, or 120 Seconds. This allows selection of which of the When on, the exterior lamps will
Auto High Beam doors will automatically unlock when flash when unlocking the vehicle
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). with the RKE transmitter.
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Select Off or Flash Lights.
Select Off or On. Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback
Power Door Locks When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what type of
locking of the doors. To override the feedback is given when locking the
Select and the following may delay, press the power door lock vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
display: switch on the door. Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
. Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Select Off or On. Only, or Horn Only.
. Auto Door Unlock
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock
Select and the following may This allows selection of which doors
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout display: will unlock when pressing K on the
When on, this feature will keep the . Remote Unlock Light Feedback RKE transmitter.
driver door from locking when the . Remote Lock Feedback Select All Doors or Driver Door.
door is open. If Off is selected, the
Delayed Door Lock menu will be . Remote Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
available. . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on, this
Select Off or On. . Passive Door Unlock feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on
. Passive Door Lock cold days.
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Select Off or On.
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Passive Door Unlock Bluetooth Voice Mail Numbers

This allows the selection of what Select and the following may This feature displays the voice mail
doors will unlock when using the display: number for all connected phones.
door handle touch pad button on the To change the voice mail number,
. Pair New Device
driver door to unlock the vehicle. select EDIT or pressing the EDIT
. Device Management button and typing in a new number,
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
. Ringtones then select SAVE or press the
Passive Door Lock SAVE button.
. Voice Mail Numbers
This allows passive locking to be Voice
turned on or off and selects Pair New Device
feedback. See “Passive Locking” in Select and the following may
Select to pair a new device. See display:
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) “Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls”
System Operation on page 2-2. under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment
. Confidence Threshold
Select Off, On with Horn manual. . Prompt Length
Chirp, or On.
Device Management . Audio Feedback Speed
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Select to connect to a different Confidence Threshold
This feature sounds an alert when phone source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone. This feature allows the adjustment
the RKE transmitter is left in the
of the sensitivity of the speech
vehicle.
Ringtones recognition system.
Select Off or On.
Press to change the ring tone for Select Confirm More or
the specific phone. The phone does Confirm Less.
not need to be connected to change
the ring tone.
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Prompt Length Proximity Sensing Guidance Lines

This feature adjusts the voice When on, certain screen buttons Select to turn Off or On. See
prompt length. and features will become visible Assistance Systems for Parking or
Select Short or Long. when a hand approaches the Backing on page 9-47.
screen.
Audio Feedback Speed Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Select Off, On, or On - Map Only.
This feature adjusts the audio This allows the Rear Cross Traffic
feedback speed. Calibrate Touchscreen Alert to be turned on or off.

Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. Select to calibrate the touchscreen, Select to turn Off or On. See
then follow the prompts. Assistance Systems for Parking or
Display Turn Display Off
Backing on page 9-47.
Select and the following may Rear Park Assist Symbols
Select to turn the display off. Press
display:
anywhere on the display area or any Select to turn Off or On. See
. Mode faceplate button to turn the Assistance Systems for Parking or
. Proximity Sensing display on. Backing on page 9-47.
. Calibrate Touchscreen Rear Camera Return to Factory Settings
. Turn Display Off Select and the following may be Select and the following may
display: display:
Mode
. Guidance Lines . Restore Vehicle Settings
Select to change the display screen
for day or night driving.
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert . Clear All Private Data
Select Auto, Day, or Night.
. Rear Park Assist Symbols . Restore Radio Settings
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Restore Vehicle Settings Universal Remote home automation devices. These

This allows selection of restoring instructions refer to a garage door
vehicle settings.
System opener, but can be used for other
devices.
Select Restore or Cancel. See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-15. Do not use the Universal Remote
Clear All Private Data system with any garage door opener
This allows selection to clear all Universal Remote System that does not have the stop and
reverse feature. This includes any
private information from the vehicle. Programming garage door opener model
Select Delete or Cancel. manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Restore Radio Settings Read these instructions completely
This allows selection to restore before programming the Universal
radio settings. Remote system. It may help to have
another person assist with the
Select Restore or Cancel. programming process.
Software Information Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
Select to view the infotainment
as well as for future programming.
system current software information.
Erase the programming when
vehicle ownership is terminated.
See “Erasing Universal Remote
If equipped, these buttons are in the System Buttons” later in this
overhead console. section.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage
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To program a garage door opener, hand-held transmitter was button is pressed, then
park outside directly in line with and supplied by the manufacturer of programming is complete.
facing the garage door opener the garage door opener receiver. There is no need to
receiver. Clear all people and 2. At the same time, press and complete Steps 4–6.
objects near the garage door. hold both the hand-held . If the indicator light does
Make sure the hand-held transmitter transmitter button and one of the not come on or the garage
has a new battery for quick and three Universal Remote system door does not move, a
accurate transmission of the buttons to be used to operate second button press may
radio-frequency signal. the garage door. Do not release be required. For a second
either button until the indicator time, press and hold the
Programming the Universal light changes from a slow to a newly programmed button
Remote System rapid flash. Then release both for five seconds. If the light
For questions or help programming buttons. stays on or the garage door
the Universal Remote system, call Some garage door openers may moves, programming is
1-800-355-3515 or see require substitution of Step 2 complete.
www.homelink.com. with the procedure under in . If the indicator light blinks
Programming involves “Radio Signals for Canada and rapidly for two seconds,
time-sensitive actions, and may time Some Gate Operators” later in then changes to a solid light
out causing the procedure to be this section. and the garage door does
repeated. 3. Press and hold the newly not move, continue with
programmed Universal Remote programming Steps 4–6.
To program up to three devices:
system button for five seconds
1. Hold the end of the hand-held while watching the indicator light
transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to and garage door activation.
3 in) away from the Universal
Remote system buttons with the . If the indicator light stays on
indicator light in view. The continuously or the garage
door moves when the
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does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote
the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during
for two seconds, then release it. programming.
Again, if the door does not move If the programming did not work,
or the garage door lamp does replace Step 2 under “Programming
not flash, press and hold the the Universal Remote System” with
same button a third time for the following:
two seconds, then release it.
Press and hold the Universal
The Universal Remote system Remote system button while
Learn or Smart Button
should now activate the pressing and releasing the
4. After completing Steps 1–3, garage door. hand-held transmitter button every
locate the Learn or Smart button
Repeat the process for two seconds until the signal has
inside the garage on the garage
programming the two remaining been successfully accepted by the
door opener receiver. The name
buttons. Universal Remote system. The
and color of the button may vary
Universal Remote system indicator
by manufacturer. Radio Signals for Canada and light will flash slowly at first and then
5. Press and release the Learn or Some Gate Operators rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under
Smart button. Step 6 must be For questions or programming help “Programming the Universal Remote
completed within 30 seconds of call 1-800-355-3515 or see System” to complete.
pressing this button. www.homelink.com.
6. Inside the vehicle, press and Canadian radio-frequency laws and
hold the newly programmed some U.S. gate operators require
Universal Remote system button transmitter signals to time out or quit
for two seconds and then after several seconds of
release it. If the garage door transmission. This may not be long
does not move or the lamp on
the garage door opener receiver
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Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single

Operation Universal Remote System
Button
Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system
System buttons:
Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the
Universal Remote system button for buttons. Do not release the
at least one-half second. The button.
indicator light will come on while the
signal is being transmitted. 2. The indicator light will begin to
flash after 20 seconds. Without
Erasing Universal Remote releasing the button, proceed
System Buttons with Step 1 under “Programming
Erase all programmed buttons when the Universal Remote System.”
vehicle ownership is terminated.
To erase:
1. Press and hold the two outside
buttons until the indicator light
begins to flash. This should take
about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
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Lighting Lighting Features

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Exterior Lighting
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Battery
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
The exterior lamp control is on the
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-5
turn signal lever.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Turn the control to the following
positions:
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination O (Off): Turns off the exterior
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 lamps. The knob returns to the
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 AUTO position after it is released.
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Turn to O again to reactivate the
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
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AUTO (Automatic): Automatically This light comes on in the The high-beam headlamps remain
turns the exterior lamps on and off, instrument cluster when the on, under the automatic control,
depending on outside lighting. IntelliBeam system is enabled. until one of the following situations
; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the occurs:
Turning On and Enabling
parking lamps including all lamps, . The system detects an
IntelliBeam
except the headlamps. approaching vehicle's
To enable the IntelliBeam system,
2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps.
with the turn signal lever in the
headlamps together with the parking neutral position, turn the exterior . The system detects a preceding
lamps and instrument panel lights. lamp control to AUTO. The blue vehicle's taillamps.
high-beam on light appears on the
IntelliBeam® System instrument cluster when the high
. The outside light is bright
enough that high-beam
If equipped, this system turns the beams are on. headlamps are not required.
vehicle's high-beam headlamps on
and off according to surrounding Driving with IntelliBeam . The vehicle's speed drops below
traffic conditions. The system only activates the high 20 km/h (12 mph).
The system turns the high-beam beams when driving over 40 km/h . The IntelliBeam system can be
headlamps on when it is dark (25 mph). disabled by the High/Low-Beam
enough and there is no other traffic There is a sensor near the top Changer or the Flash-to-Pass
present. center of the windshield that feature. If this happens, the
automatically controls the system. High/Low-Beam Changer must
Keep this area of the windshield be activated two times within
clear of debris to allow for best five seconds to reactivate the
system performance. IntelliBeam system. The
instrument cluster light will come
on to indicate the IntelliBeam is
reactivated. See Headlamp
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. The vehicle is loaded such that
High/Low-Beam Changer on
the front end points upward,
Headlamp High/
page 6-3 and Flash-to-Pass on
page 6-3. causing the light sensor to aim Low-Beam Changer
high and not detect headlamps 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam
The high beams may not turn off and taillamps.
automatically if the system cannot Changer): Push the turn signal
detect another vehicle's lamps
. The vehicle is being driven on lever away from you and release, to
because of any of the following: winding or hilly roads. turn the high beams on. To return to
low beams, push the lever again or
. The other vehicle's lamps are The automatic high-beam pull it toward you and release.
missing, damaged, obstructed headlamps may need to be disabled
from view, or otherwise if any of the above conditions exist.
undetected. This feature can be turned on or off
. The other vehicle's lamps are in vehicle personalization. See
covered with dirt, snow, and/or Vehicle Personalization on
road spray. page 5-51.
. The other vehicle's lamps cannot
be detected due to dense
Exterior Lamps Off This indicator light turns on in the
exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road Reminder instrument cluster when the
spray, mist, or other airborne high-beam headlamps are on.
A warning chime will sound if the
obstructions. exterior lamp control is left on in
. The vehicle's windshield is dirty, either the headlamp or parking lamp
Flash-to-Pass
cracked, or obstructed by position and the driver door is To flash the high beams, pull the
something that blocks the view opened with the ignition off. turn signal lever toward you, and
of the light sensor. release.
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Daytime Running Automatic Headlamp When it is bright enough outside,

the headlamps will turn off or may
Lamps (DRL) System change to Daytime Running
DRL can make it easier for others to When the exterior lamp control is Lamps (DRL).
see the front of your vehicle during set to AUTO and it is dark enough The automatic headlamp system
the day. Fully functional DRL are outside, the headlamps come on turns off when the exterior lamp
required on all vehicles first sold in automatically.
Canada. control is turned to O or the ignition
is off.
The DRL will come on when all of
the following conditions are met: For vehicles sold in Canada, this
control only works when the electric
. The ignition is on. drive unit is in P (Park).
. The exterior lamp control is
Lights On with Wipers
in AUTO.
If the windshield wipers are
. The light sensor determines it is
activated in daylight with the vehicle
daytime.
on, and the exterior lamp control is
. The parking brake is released or in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
the vehicle is not in P (Park). lamps, and other exterior lamps
When the DRL are on, the taillamps, come on. The transition time for the
instrument panel lights, and other There is a light sensor on top of the lamps coming on varies based on
lamps will not be on. instrument panel. Do not cover the wiper speed. When the wipers are
sensor. not operating, these lamps turn off.
The DRL turn off when the Move the exterior lamp control to O
headlamps are turned to O or the The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a or ; to disable this feature.
ignition is off.
parking garage or tunnel.
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Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The turn and lane-change signal
can be turned off manually by
Signals moving the lever back to its original
position.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb
might be burned out.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the
fuse. See Engine Compartment
Fuse Block on page 10-29.
Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.

| (Hazard Warning Flashers): An arrow on the instrument cluster

Press this button to make the front flashes in the direction of the turn or
and rear turn signal lamps flash on lane change.
and off. Press again to turn the Raise or lower the lever until the
flashers off. arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
The hazard warning flashers turn on change. Hold it there until the lane
automatically if the airbags deploy. change is completed. If the lever is
briefly pressed and released, the
turn signal flashes three times.
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Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the

lowest level that the displays will
To change the dome lamp settings,
press:
automatically be adjusted.
Instrument Panel OFF: Turns the lamps off, even
when a door is open.
Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps
DOOR: The lamps come on when
The courtesy lamps come on when a door is opened.
any door is opened and the dome
lamp is in the DOOR position. ON: Turns the lamps on.

Dome Lamps
There are front and rear dome
lamps in the overhead console and
headliner.

The brightness of the instrument

panel lighting and steering wheel
controls can be adjusted.
D (Instrument Panel
Illumination): Move the
thumbwheel up or down to brighten
or dim the lights.
The brightness of the displays
automatically adjusts based on
outdoor lighting. The instrument
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Reading Lamps Lighting Features

There are front and rear reading
lamps on the overhead console and Entry Lighting
the headliner. These lamps come on The headlamps, taillamps, back-up
when any door is opened. To lamps, license plate lamps, outside
manually turn the reading lamps on mirror lamps, exterior door handle
or off: lamps, dome lamps, and most of the
interior lights turn on briefly at night
Rear Reading Lamps or in areas of limited lighting when
Press m or n next to each
K is pressed on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
reading lamp.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-2.
When the driver door is opened, all
control lights, Driver Information
Center (DIC) lights, and door pocket
lights turn on. After about
30 seconds the exterior lamps turn
off, then the dome lamps and
Front Reading Lamps remaining interior lights dim to off.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by changing the ignition
out of the OFF position, or by
pressing Q on the RKE transmitter.
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This feature can be changed. See Battery Power Protection

“Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization on The battery saver feature is
page 5-51. designed to protect the vehicle's
battery.
Exit Lighting If some interior lamps are left on
and the ignition is turned off, the
The headlamps, taillamps, parking
battery rundown protection system
lamps, backup lamps, outside mirror
automatically turns the lamp off after
lamps, license plate lamps, and
some time.
exterior door handle lamps come on
at night, or in areas with limited
lighting, when the driver door is Exterior Lighting Battery
opened after the ignition is turned Saver
off. The dome lamps come on after
The exterior lamps turn off about
the ignition is changed to the OFF
10 minutes after the ignition is
position. The exterior lamps and
turned off, if the parking lamps or
dome lamps remain on for a set
headlamps have been manually left
amount of time, then automatically
on. This protects against draining
turn off.
the battery. To restart the 10-minute
The exterior lamps turn off timer, turn the exterior lamp control
immediately by turning the exterior to the off position and then back to
lamp control off. the parking lamp or headlamp
This feature can be changed. See position.
Vehicle Personalization on To keep the lamps on for more than
page 5-51. 10 minutes, the ignition must be in
the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
position.
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Infotainment Introduction
System Infotainment
See the infotainment manual for
Introduction information on the radio, audio
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
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2 NOTES
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Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Controls Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the
Dual Automatic Climate Control
heating, cooling, and ventilation.
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Climate Control Buttons

1. Driver and Passenger 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

Temperature Controls 6. Defrost
2. Fan Control 7. Rear Window Defogger
3. OFF (Fan) 8. Recirculation
4. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats
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9. Air Delivery Mode Controls The climate control status screen

appears briefly when the climate
Climate Control Touch Screen control buttons on the faceplate are
The fan, air delivery mode, driver adjusted. The air delivery mode can
and passenger temperatures, A/C be adjusted on the climate control
mode, and SYNC settings can be status screen.
controlled by pressing CLIMATE on
the infotainment home screen or the Climate Mode Operation
climate button in the touch screen There are three climate mode
application tray. A selection can settings: MIN, ECO, and MAX.
then be made on the front climate These settings adjust the impact the
control page displayed. See climate control system has on the
Climate Touch Screen Controls Infotainment on page 7-1. vehicle's electric range or fuel
economy.
1. Outside Air Temperature Display Climate Control Status Screen
To select a climate mode:
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls 1. Press CLIMATE on the center
stack.
3. Fan Control
2. Press the climate mode button
4. Climate Modes: MIN, ECO, MAX on the touch screen. The climate
5. SYNC (Synchronized mode will be lit.
Temperature) MIN (Fan Only Mode): The air
6. Climate Control Selection conditioning and electric heat are
(Application Tray Button) turned off. As long as 0 is not
7. Climate Power Gauge selected, the climate control settings
may not have a noticeable effect on
8. Driver and Passenger Auto the vehicle electric range and fuel
Heated Seats economy.
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When in MIN mode, the AUTO ECO (Economy Mode): The air Automatic Operation
indicator light will be off. When conditioning and electric heat are The system automatically controls
AUTO is selected in MIN mode, the controlled to balance comfort with the fan speed, air delivery, air
mode will change to either ECO fuel economy. As long as 0 is not conditioning, and recirculation in
or MAX. selected, the vehicle electric range order to heat or cool the vehicle to
When in MIN mode, the air or fuel economy will decrease less the desired temperature.
conditioning system may turn on than in MAX mode, but will result in
moderate comfort. When the indicator light is on or
automatically if the high voltage AUTO is displayed on the touch
battery is being cooled. The climate MAX (Comfort Mode): The air screen, the system is in full
control system could blow cold air. conditioning and electric heat are automatic operation. If the air
This is normal. To prevent cold air controlled to reach the best comfort delivery mode or fan setting is
from blowing into the interior, turn off level based on the temperature manually adjusted, the auto
the fan control and select the vent setting selected. In this mode, indicator turns off and the display
mode and manual recirculation vehicle electric range or fuel will show the selected settings. Auto
mode, and close the air vents. economy will decrease depending operation can be turned off
When in MIN mode, if Auto Defog is on the amount of energy required to individually for climate settings.
enabled, the air conditioning and reach the best comfort levels.
For automatic operation:
electric heat may turn on when high Climate Power Gauge
humidity conditions exist. See 1. Press AUTO.
“Climate and Air Quality” under When the climate mode is changed, 2. Set the temperature. Allow the
Vehicle Personalization on the Climate Power gauge displays system time to stabilize. Then
page 5-51 for more information on the impact that user setting changes adjust the temperature as
the Auto Defog selection. The air have on energy consumption. The needed for best comfort.
conditioning may also run if 0 is higher the reading, the more energy
is being used. To improve fuel efficiency and to
selected. cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
may be automatically selected in
warm weather. The recirculation
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light will not come on. Press @ to settings to the driver settings. Adjust back on either by manually
select recirculation; press it again to the driver side temperature control increasing fan speed or pressing the
select outside air. to change the linked temperature. AUTO button, the climate mode will
When the passenger settings are revert back to ECO or MAX mode.
English units can be changed to adjusted, the SYNC button is
metric units through the instrument Air Delivery Mode Control: Press
displayed when the temperatures the CLIMATE touch screen button to
cluster. See “Settings” under are unlinked.
Instrument Cluster on page 5-7. select climate control. Press the air
Manual Operation delivery mode touch screen button
OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on to change the direction of the
or off. The temperature control and z 9 or 9 y (Fan Control): airflow. The selected air delivery
air delivery mode can still be Press the fan control buttons or the mode button is lit. Pressing any of
adjusted. touch screen fan control to increase the air delivery buttons cancels
or decrease the fan speed. Press
w orx (Driver and Passenger and hold the buttons or the touch
automatic air delivery control and
Temperature Controls): The the direction of the airflow can be
screen control to adjust speed more controlled manually. Press AUTO to
temperature can be adjusted quickly. The fan speed setting
separately for the driver and the return to automatic operation.
displays. Pressing either button
passenger. Press to increase or cancels automatic fan control and To change the current mode, select
decrease the temperature. Press the fan can be controlled manually. one of the following:
and hold to rapidly increase or Press AUTO to return to automatic
decrease the temperature. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the
operation. To turn off the fan and instrument panel outlets.
The driver and passenger climate control system, press and
temperatures can also be adjusted hold the fan down button or touch \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided
by pressing the controls on the screen fan control until it is off. between the instrument panel
touch screen. outlets and the floor outlets.
If the fan is manually turned off
SYNC (Synchronized while in ECO or MAX mode, the [ (Floor): Air is directed to the
Temperature): Press SYNC on the display will automatically change to floor outlets, with some air to the
touch screen to link all climate zone MIN mode. When the fan is turned windshield and side windows.
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- (Defog): Clears the windows of Pressing this button cancels The rear window defogger turns off
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the automatic recirculation. Press AUTO automatically after about
windshield, side windows, and floor to return to automatic operation; five minutes. At higher vehicle
outlets. recirculation runs automatically as speeds, the rear window defogger
needed. may stay on continuously.
0 (Defrost): Press the 0 button
to turn on or off. This clears the Manual recirculation mode is not The heated outside mirrors turn on
windshield of fog or frost more available when in Defrost mode. when the rear window defogger
quickly. Air is directed to the Auto Defog: The climate control button is on. They help to clear fog
windshield and side windows. system may have a sensor to or frost from the surface of the
automatically detect high humidity mirrors.
Automatic Air Recirculation:
When the AUTO indicator light is inside the vehicle. When high
on, the air is automatically humidity is detected, the climate { Caution
recirculated as needed to help control system may adjust to
outside air supply and turn on the Do not try to clear frost or other
quickly cool the inside of the
air conditioner. If the climate control material from the inside of the
vehicle.
system does not detect possible front windshield and rear window
@ (Recirculation): Press to window fogging, it returns to normal with a razor blade or anything
alternate between recirculating air operation. To turn Auto Defog off or else that is sharp. This may
inside the vehicle or pulling in on, see “Climate and Air Quality” damage the rear window
outside air. The indicator light on the under Vehicle Personalization on defogger grid and affect the
button is lit when recirculation mode page 5-51. radio's ability to pick up stations
is active. This helps to quickly cool clearly. The repairs would not be
the air inside the vehicle or prevent Rear Window Defogger covered by the vehicle warranty.
outside air and odors from entering. = REAR (Rear Window
Defogger): Press to turn the rear
window defogger on or off.
J or z (Manual Heated Seats):
The controls are on the center
stack. Press J or z to heat the
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driver or passenger seat cushion the driver's previous settings to heat If the sensor is covered, the
and seatback. See Heated Front or cool the inside of the vehicle. See automatic climate control system
Seats on page 3-8. Remote Start on page 2-8. may not work properly.
M AUTO or L AUTO (Auto Heated The rear window defogger turns on
Seats): The controls are on the if it is cold outside.
touch screen on the center stack.
Sensors
Press the touch screen L AUTO or
M AUTO button. The area around
the button will change to red when
this feature is on. When the vehicle
is on, this feature will automatically
activate the heated seats at the
level required by the vehicle's
interior temperature. The active
high, medium, low, or off heated
seat level will be indicated by the
manual heated seat button lights on
the center stack. Use the touch
screen buttons or the manual
heated seat buttons on the center
stack to turn auto heated seats off. The solar sensor monitors the
See Heated Front Seats on solar heat.
page 3-8. The climate control system uses the
Remote Start Climate Control sensor information to adjust the
Operation: The climate control temperature, fan speed,
system may run when the vehicle is recirculation, and air delivery mode
started remotely. The system uses for best comfort.
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Air Vents Operation Tips

. Clear away any ice, snow,
Adjustable air vents are in the
or leaves from air inlets at the
center and on the side of the
base of the windshield that could
instrument panel.
block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
. Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside the
vehicle more effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood
Move the slats (2) to change the deflectors can adversely affect
direction of the airflow. the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer before
Additional air vents are beneath the adding equipment to the outside
windshield and the driver side and of the vehicle.
passenger side door windows.
These are fixed and cannot be
. Do not attach any devices to the
Use the thumbwheels (1) near the air vent slats. This restricts
adjusted.
air vents to open or close off the airflow and may cause damage
airflow. to the air vents.
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Maintenance During service, all refrigerants

should be reclaimed with proper
equipment. Venting refrigerants
Passenger Compartment directly to the atmosphere is harmful
Air Filter to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
The filter removes dust, pollen, and
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
other airborne irritants from outside
or other health-based concerns.
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
See Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2.
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.
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Driving and Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Brakes
Antilock Brake
Operating Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . .
9-19
9-20
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . 9-30
Parking over Things Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 9-32
Driving Information That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Ride Control Systems
Driving for Better Energy Electric Vehicle Operating Traction Control/Electronic
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Modes Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . 9-35
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Continuous Damping
Electric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Control (CDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Extended Range Mode . . . . . . 9-22
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Driver Selected Operating
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Cruise Control
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Out of Fuel/Engine
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . 9-39
Unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Maintenance Modes . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Driver Assistance Systems
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Engine Exhaust Driver Assistance
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-9 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Running the Vehicle While Assistance Systems for
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-11 Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27 Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Assistance Systems for
Electric Drive Unit Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Starting and Operating Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-16 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Starting and Stopping the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
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Active Emergency Braking Trailer Towing Driving Information

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53 General Towing
Side Blind Zone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54 Driving for Better Energy
Lane Departure Conversions and Add-Ons Efficiency
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56 Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71 Use the following tips to help
Charging maximize energy efficiency and
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 range.
Delayed Charging In colder temperatures, while these
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59 efficiency tips will help, the electric
Charging Status vehicle driving range may be lower
Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60 due to higher energy usage.
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Utility Interruption of Driving Style
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65
Electrical Requirements for Efficiency Gauge (Instrument
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . 9-66 Cluster)
The leaf indicator or green ring
Fuel indicator should be kept green and
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-66 in the center of the gauge.
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-67
California Fuel Inefficient acceleration is indicated
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67 when the ring turns yellow or the
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-68 leaf turns yellow and travels above
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68 the center of the gauge.
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70
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Aggressive braking is indicated Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection application and provides a
when the ring turns yellow or the Use Tour Mode when possible. controlled, efficient way to slow the
leaf turns yellow and travels below vehicle down.
the center of the gauge. Sport Mode provides more
responsive acceleration than Tour Climate Setting
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting Mode, but can reduce efficiency. Using the heat and air conditioning
Avoid unnecessary rapid Use Mountain Mode prior to systems decreases the energy
accelerations and decelerations. climbing long, steep grades in available for electric driving.
Electric range is maximized at mountainous areas. Be sure to Optimal energy efficiency is
80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher engage Mountain Mode before achieved with the heat, air
speeds use more energy and can starting to climb. Mountain Mode conditioning, and fan turned off.
significantly reduce electric range. reduces electric range and power,
but may be needed to maintain Less energy is used at low fan
Use cruise control when speeds above 96 km/h (60 mph) speeds. When using the fan:
appropriate. when climbing grades of 5% or . MIN is the most energy efficient
Plan ahead for decelerations and greater. climate setting as long as 0 is
coast whenever possible. For Use Hold Mode on a trip where all not selected.
example, do not rush to traffic or most of the electric charge will be
signals. . ECO is for moderate air
depleted. Use Hold Mode mainly conditioning and heater
Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast. during highway or high-speed operation and is the next most
The vehicle recovers energy while driving to maximize both electric energy efficient setting as long
coasting and braking in D (Drive) vehicle miles and fuel efficiency.
or L (Low). as 0 is not selected.
Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go
traffic or when traveling downhill.
. MAX mode provides the most
L (Low) requires less brake pedal comfort but is the least energy
efficient.
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Use the auto heated seat feature Vehicle Charging/Maintenance Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
instead of climate settings. Heating accessories. Power used for
the seat uses less energy than Charging functions other than propelling the
heating the vehicle interior. Keep the vehicle plugged in, even vehicle will reduce electric vehicle
Use remote start to heat or cool the when fully charged, to keep the range.
interior when the vehicle is plugged battery temperature ready for the Using a rooftop carrier will reduce
in to maximize the electric range by next drive. This is important when efficiency due to additional weight
utilizing electricity from the electrical outside temperatures are extremely and drag.
outlet. Engine Assisted Heating hot or cold.
while plugged in can be Maintenance Distracted Driving
personalized. See Remote Start on
page 2-8. Always keep the tires properly Distraction comes in many forms
inflated and the vehicle properly and can take your focus from the
In hot weather, avoid parking in aligned. task of driving. Exercise good
direct sunlight or use sunshades judgment and do not let other
inside the vehicle. The weight of excess cargo in the
vehicle affects efficiency and range. activities divert your attention away
Turn off the front and rear window Avoid carrying more than is needed. from the road. Many local
defog/defrost when they are no governments have enacted laws
longer needed. If fuel is not regularly used, consider regarding driver distraction. Become
keeping the fuel tank only one-third familiar with the local laws in
Avoid driving with the windows open full. Excess fuel weight impacts your area.
at highway speeds. efficiency and range.
See Vehicle Personalization on For fuel recommendations, see Fuel
page 5-51. on page 9-66.
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. Wait until the vehicle is parked
To avoid distracted driving, always
to retrieve items that have fallen
Defensive Driving
keep your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive. to the floor. Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
. Do not use a phone in
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
step in driving defensively is to wear
demanding driving situations. to children.
the safety belt. See Safety Belts on
Use a hands-free method to . Keep pets in an appropriate page 3-11.
place or receive necessary carrier or restraint. . Assume that other road users
phone calls. . Avoid stressful conversations (pedestrians, bicyclists, and
. Watch the road. Do not read, while driving, whether with a other drivers) are going to be
take notes, or look up passenger or on a cell phone. careless and make mistakes.
information on phones or other Anticipate what they might do
electronic devices.
{ Warning and be ready.
. Designate a front seat . Allow enough following distance
passenger to handle potential Taking your eyes off the road too between you and the driver in
distractions. long or too often could cause a front of you.
. crash resulting in injury or death.
Become familiar with vehicle . Focus on the task of driving.
features before driving, such as Focus your attention on driving.
programming favorite radio Drunk Driving
stations and adjusting climate Refer to the infotainment section for
control and seat settings. more information on using that Death and injury associated with
Program all trip information into system and the navigation system, drinking and driving is a global
any navigation device prior to if equipped, including pairing and tragedy.
driving. using a cell phone.
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Braking still be some power brake assist but

{ Warning it will be used when the brake is
Braking action involves perception applied. Once the power assist is
Drinking and then driving is very time and reaction time. Deciding to used up, it can take longer to stop
dangerous. Your reflexes, push the brake pedal is perception and the brake pedal will be harder
perceptions, attentiveness, and time. Actually doing it is to push.
judgment can be affected by even reaction time.
a small amount of alcohol. You Average driver reaction time is Steering
can have a serious — or even about three-quarters of a second. In
fatal — collision if you drive after that time, a vehicle moving at Electric Power Steering
drinking. 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m The vehicle has electric power
Do not drink and drive or ride with (66 ft), which could be a lot of steering. It does not have power
a driver who has been drinking. distance in an emergency. steering fluid. Regular maintenance
Ride home in a cab; or if you are Helpful braking tips to keep in mind is not required.
with a group, designate a driver include: If power steering assist is lost due
who will not drink. . Keep enough distance between to a system malfunction, the vehicle
you and the vehicle in front can be steered, but may require
of you. increased effort.
Control of a Vehicle
. Avoid needless heavy braking. See your dealer if there is a
Braking, steering, and accelerating problem.
are important factors in helping to . Keep pace with traffic.
control a vehicle while driving. If the steering wheel is turned until it
If propulsion is disabled while the reaches the end of its travel and is
vehicle is being driven, brake held against that position for an
normally but do not pump the extended period of time, power
brakes. If the brakes are pumped, steering assist may be reduced.
the pedal could get harder to push
down. If propulsion stops, there will
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If the steering assist is used for an Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop
extended period of time, power off the edge of a road onto the
. There are some situations when
assist may be reduced. shoulder while driving. Follow
steering around a problem may
Normal use of the power steering these tips:
be more effective than braking.
assist should return when the 1. Ease off the accelerator and
. Holding both sides of the
system cools down. then, if there is nothing in the
steering wheel allows you to turn
See specific vehicle steering way, steer the vehicle so that it
180 degrees without removing
messages under Service Vehicle straddles the edge of the
a hand.
Messages on page 5-49. See your pavement.
. The Antilock Brake System
dealer if there is a problem. 2. Turn the steering wheel about
(ABS) allows steering while
one-eighth of a turn, until the
Curve Tips braking.
right front tire contacts the
. Take curves at a reasonable pavement edge.
speed. Off-Road Recovery
3. Turn the steering wheel to go
. Reduce speed before entering a straight down the roadway.
curve.
. Maintain a reasonable steady Loss of Control
speed through the curve. Skidding
. Wait until the vehicle is out of There are three types of skids that
the curve before accelerating correspond to the vehicle's three
gently into the straightaway. control systems:
. Braking Skid — wheels are not
rolling.
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. Steering or Cornering material on the road. Learn to
Skid — too much speed or recognize warning clues — such { Warning
steering in a curve causes tires as enough water, ice, or packed
to slip and lose cornering force. snow on the road to make a Wet brakes can cause crashes.
mirrored surface — and slow They might not work as well in a
. Acceleration Skid — too much
down when you have any doubt. quick stop and could cause
throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin. pulling to one side. You could
. Try to avoid sudden steering, lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids acceleration, or braking,
by taking reasonable care suited to including reducing vehicle speed After driving through a large
existing conditions, and by not by shifting to a lower gear. Any puddle of water or a car/vehicle
overdriving those conditions. But sudden changes could cause wash, lightly apply the brake
skids are always possible. the tires to slide. pedal until the brakes work
Remember: Antilock brakes help normally.
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
. Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
Driving on Wet Roads flowing water could cause the
way you want the vehicle to go. Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle to be carried away. If this
The vehicle may straighten out. vehicle traction and affect your happens, you and other vehicle
Be ready for a second skid if it ability to stop and accelerate. occupants could drown. Do not
occurs. Always drive slower in these types ignore police warnings and be
of driving conditions and avoid very cautious about trying to drive
. Slow down and adjust your
driving through large puddles and through flowing water.
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance deep‐standing or flowing water.
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
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. Have good tires with proper
Hydroplaning
tread depth. See Tires on
Hill and Mountain Roads
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water page 10-42. Driving on steep hills or through
can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving
tires so they actually ride on the
. Turn off cruise control.
on flat or rolling terrain. See
water. This can happen if the road is “Mountain Mode” under Driver
wet enough and you are going fast Highway Hypnosis Selected Operating Modes on
enough. When the vehicle is Always be alert and pay attention to page 9-22. Tips for driving in these
hydroplaning, it has little or no your surroundings while driving. conditions include:
contact with the road. If you become tired or sleepy, find a . Keep the vehicle serviced and in
There is no hard and fast rule about safe place to park the vehicle good shape.
hydroplaning. The best advice is to and rest.
. Check all fluid levels and brakes,
slow down when the road is wet. Other driving tips include: tires, cooling system, and
Other Rainy Weather Tips . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. electric drive unit.
Besides slowing down, other wet . Keep the interior . Keep the vehicle in gear when
weather driving tips include: temperature cool. going down steep or long hills.
. Allow extra following distance. . Keep your eyes moving — scan
. Pass with caution. the road ahead and to the sides. { Warning
. Check the rearview mirror and
. Keep windshield wiping Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
equipment in good shape. vehicle instruments often. or with the vehicle turned off is
dangerous. The brakes will have
. Keep the windshield washer fluid
to do all the work of slowing down
reservoir filled.
the vehicle and could become too
hot. Hot brakes may not be able
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Warning (Continued)
Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
Driving on Snow or Ice hard stops on slippery roads, but
to slow the vehicle enough to apply the brakes sooner than when
maintain speed and control. You Drive carefully when there is snow
or ice between the tires and the on dry pavement.
could crash. Always have the
vehicle running and in gear road, creating less traction or grip. Allow greater following distance on
(preferably LOW range) when Wet ice can occur at about 0°C any slippery road and watch for
(32°F) when freezing rain begins to slippery spots. Icy patches can
going downhill. This will allow the
fall, resulting in even less traction. occur on otherwise clear roads in
electric drive unit to assist in
Avoid driving on wet ice or in shaded areas. The surface of a
slowing and maintaining speed. freezing rain until roads can be curve or an overpass can remain icy
treated with salt or sand. when the surrounding roads are
. Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the clear. Avoid sudden steering
swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so maneuvers and braking while
center of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too on ice.
speeds that let you stay in your quickly causes the wheels to spin Turn off cruise control on slippery
own lane. and makes the surface under the surfaces.
. Top of hills: Be alert — tires slick, so there is even less
something could be in your lane traction. Blizzard Conditions
(stalled car, accident). Try not to break the fragile traction. Being stuck in snow can be a
. Pay attention to special road If you accelerate too fast, the drive serious situation. Stay with the
signs (falling rocks area, winding wheels will spin and polish the vehicle unless there is help nearby.
roads, long grades, passing or surface under the tires even more. If possible, use the Roadside
no-passing zones) and take If equipped, Traction Control should Service Program. To get help and
appropriate action. be turned on. See Traction Control/ keep everyone in the vehicle safe:
Electronic Stability Control on . Turn on the hazard warning
page 9-33. flashers.
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. Tie a red cloth to an outside If it takes some time for help to
mirror. Warning (Continued) arrive, start the vehicle. The engine
may start for cabin comfort and to
. Fully open the air outlets on
{ Warning or under the instrument
maintain the high voltage battery
state of charge. Turn off
Snow can trap engine exhaust panel. unnecessary accessories to
under the vehicle. This may . Adjust the climate control conserve energy.
cause exhaust gases to get system to a setting that
inside. Engine exhaust contains circulates the air inside the If the Vehicle Is Stuck
carbon monoxide (CO) which vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting. See Slowly and cautiously spin the
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
“Climate Control Systems” in wheels to free the vehicle when
cause unconsciousness and even
the Index. stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
death.
For more information about The Traction Control System (TCS)
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: must be turned off by pressing the
carbon monoxide, see Engine
. Clear away snow from around TCS/ESC button. Traction control is
Exhaust on page 9-27.
the base of the vehicle, not completely off, but will only
especially any that is blocking engage if the maneuver can cause
the exhaust pipe. To conserve energy, run the vehicle damage to the electric drive unit.
for only short periods as needed to
. Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
warm the vehicle and then shut the
vehicle off and close the window
{ Warning
not collect there.
most of the way to save heat. If the vehicle's tires spin at high
. Open a window about 5 cm Repeat this until help arrives but speed, they can explode, and you
(2 in) on the side of the only when you feel really or others could be injured. The
vehicle that is away from the uncomfortable from the cold. Moving vehicle can overheat, causing an
wind to bring in fresh air. about to keep warm also helps. engine compartment fire or other
(Continued) (Continued)
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might need to be towed out. If the

Warning (Continued) vehicle does need to be towed out, { Warning
see Towing the Vehicle on
damage. Spin the wheels as little page 10-76. Do not load the vehicle any
as possible and avoid going heavier than the Gross
above 56 km/h (35 mph). Vehicle Load Limits Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
It is very important to know how maximum front or rear Gross
Rocking the Vehicle to Get
much weight the vehicle can Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
it Out
carry. This weight is called the This can cause systems to
Turn the steering wheel left and vehicle capacity weight and
right to clear the area around the
break and change the way the
includes the weight of all vehicle handles. This could
front wheels. Shift back and forth occupants, cargo, and all
between R (Reverse) and a forward cause loss of control and a
nonfactory-installed options. crash. Overloading can also
gear, spinning the wheels as little as
possible. The Traction Control Two labels on the vehicle show shorten the life of the vehicle.
System prevents the tires from how much weight it was
spinning at high speeds. To prevent designed to carry, the Tire and
electric drive unit wear, wait until the Loading Information label and
wheels stop spinning before shifting the Certification label.
gears. Release the accelerator
pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the electric drive unit is in
gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in
the forward and reverse directions
causes a rocking motion that could
free the vehicle. If that does not get
the vehicle out after a few tries, it
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Tire and Loading Information and the maximum vehicle “Steps for Determining Correct
Label capacity weight (2) in kilograms Load Limit–
and pounds. 1. Locate the statement "The
The Tire and Loading combined weight of
Information label also shows the occupants and cargo should
tire size of the original never exceed XXX kg or
equipment tires (3) and the XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s
recommended cold tire inflation placard.
pressures (4). For more 2. Determine the combined
information on tires and inflation weight of the driver and
see Tires on page 10-42 and passengers that will be riding
Tire Pressure on page 10-48. in your vehicle.
There is also important loading 3. Subtract the combined
Label Example information on the Certification
weight of the driver and
A vehicle-specific Tire and label. It tells you the Gross
passengers from XXX kg or
Loading Information label is Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
XXX lbs.
attached to the center pillar and the Gross Axle Weight
(B-pillar). With the driver door Rating (GAWR) for the front and 4. The resulting figure equals
open, the label is attached rear axle; see “Certification the available amount of cargo
below the door lock post. The Label” later in this section. and luggage load capacity.
Tire and Loading Information For example, if the "XXX"
label shows the number of amount equals 1400 lbs. and
occupant seating positions (1), there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo
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and luggage load capacity is

650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150)
= 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing Example 1 Example 2
a trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight
vehicle. Consult this manual for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg
to determine how this (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
reduces the available cargo 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight
and luggage load capacity of @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 =
your vehicle.” 136 kg (300 lbs). 340 kg (750 lbs).
The vehicle is neither designed 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight =
nor intended to tow a trailer. Cargo Weight = 317 kg 113 kg (250 lbs).
(700 lbs).
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seating positions. The combined cargo. Never exceed the GVWR

weight of the driver, passengers, for the vehicle, or the Gross
and cargo should never exceed Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for
the vehicle's capacity weight. either the front or rear axle.
Certification Label Spread out heavy loads equally
on both sides of the vehicle. See
“Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit” earlier in this
section.

Example 3
{ Warning
Do not load the vehicle any
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight heavier than the Gross
for Example 3 = 453 kg Vehicle Weight Rating
(1,000 lbs). (GVWR), or either the
2. Subtract Occupant Weight maximum front or rear Gross
@ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = Label Example Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
453 kg (1,000 lbs). A vehicle-specific Certification This can cause systems to
3. Available Cargo Weight = label is found on the center pillar break and change the way the
0 kg (0 lbs). (B-pillar). The label shows the vehicle handles. This could
Refer to the vehicle's Tire and gross weight capacity of the cause loss of control and a
Loading Information label for vehicle. This is the Gross crash. Overloading can also
specific information about the Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shorten the life of the vehicle.
vehicle's capacity weight and and includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and
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If you put things inside the Starting and

vehicle — like suitcases, Warning (Continued)
tools, packages, or anything Operating
. Never stack heavier
else — they will go as fast as things, like suitcases,
the vehicle goes. If you have to New Vehicle Break-In
inside the vehicle so that
stop or turn quickly, or if there is some of them are above The vehicle does not require a
a crash, they will keep going. the tops of the seats. break-in period. Vehicle break-in is
performed during manufacturing.
{ Warning . Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint Power Button
Things inside the vehicle can in the vehicle.
strike and injure people in a . Secure loose items in the
sudden stop or turn, or in a vehicle.
crash.
. Do not leave a seat folded
. Put things in the cargo down unless needed.
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
far forward as possible.
Try to spread the weight
evenly.
(Continued)

The vehicle has an electronic

pushbutton start. The POWER O
button light is on steady when in
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ON/RUN power mode. When the Service Only Mode STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF:
vehicle is turned off, the POWER O This power mode is available for To turn the vehicle off, press the
button light will turn off. service and diagnostics, and to POWER O button with the vehicle
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) verify the proper operation of the in P (Park). Retained Accessory
transmitter must be in the vehicle for malfunction indicator lamp as may Power (RAP) will remain active until
the system to operate. If the vehicle be required for emission inspection the driver door is opened. See
will not start, place the RKE purposes. With the vehicle off, and Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
transmitter in the transmitter slot. the brake pedal not applied, on page 9-19. When turning off the
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) pressing and holding the POWER O vehicle, if the vehicle is not in
System Operation on page 2-2. button for more than five seconds P (Park), the vehicle will go to ACC/
will place the vehicle in Service ACCESSORY and display the
ON/RUN: This position is for message SHIFT TO PARK in the
starting and driving. With the vehicle Only Mode. The instruments and
audio systems will operate as they Driver Information Center (DIC).
off, and the brake pedal applied, See Electric Drive Unit Messages
do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will
pressing the POWER O button once not be able to be driven. The on page 5-44.
will place the vehicle in ON/RUN. propulsion system will not start in If the vehicle must be shut off in an
When the READY light is on in the Service Only Mode. Press the emergency:
instrument cluster, the vehicle is button again to turn the vehicle off.
ready to be driven. This could take 1. Brake using a firm and steady
up to 15 seconds at extremely cold pressure. Do not pump the
temperatures. See Vehicle Ready { Caution brakes repeatedly. This may
Light on page 5-25. The engine will deplete power assist, requiring
Service Only Mode will discharge increased brake pedal force.
only start if needed. If the vehicle the 12-volt battery. Do not use
did not start, the instrument cluster 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).
Service Only Mode for an
will display a screen with inactive This can be done while the
extended period, or the vehicle
fuel and battery gauges. See vehicle is moving. After shifting
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle may not start.
on page 9-18.
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to N (Neutral), firmly apply the Starting and Stopping the Starting Procedure
brakes and steer the vehicle to a
safe location.
Vehicle 1. Move the shift lever to P (Park)
or N (Neutral). The propulsion
3. Come to a complete stop, shift The engine may start, if required,
system will not start in any other
to P (Park), and turn the vehicle when the propulsion system is on.
position.
off by pressing the POWER O
button. { Caution 2. The Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter must be in the
4. Set the parking brake. See Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle.
Electric Parking Brake on vehicle is moving or the electric 3. Press the brake pedal and press
page 9-30. drive unit could be damaged. and release the POWER O
Shift to P (Park) only when the button.
{ Warning vehicle is stopped.
If the RKE transmitter is not in the
Turning off the vehicle while vehicle or something is interfering
moving may disable the airbags. with the transmitter, a message
While driving, only shut the { Caution displays in the Driver Information
propulsion system off in an Center (DIC). See Key and Lock
If you add electrical parts or Messages on page 5-45.
emergency.
accessories, you could change
If the vehicle will not start due to a
the way the vehicle operates. Any
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, low RKE transmitter battery, the
resulting damage would not be vehicle can still be driven. See
and must be shut off while driving, covered by the vehicle warranty. “Starting the Vehicle with a Low
press and hold the POWER O See Add-On Electrical Equipment Transmitter Battery” in Remote
button for longer than two seconds, on page 9-71. Keyless Entry (RKE) System
or press twice in five seconds. Operation on page 2-2.
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Welcome, powering up, and Computers determine when the Retained Accessory
powering down audio messages are engine needs to run. The engine
heard as well as displayed on the may start, if required, when the
Power (RAP)
instrument cluster. This happens propulsion system is on. Some The following features will operate
when opening the driver door upon vehicle conditions that force the for up to 10 minutes or until the
entry, and when pressing the engine to run: driver door is opened:
POWER O button. . There are cold ambient . Audio System
The instrument cluster displays an temperatures. . Accessory Power Outlets
active fuel or battery gauge, along . The hood is open or not
with an audio startup cue, when the Power windows will operate for up
completely latched.
vehicle is ready to be driven. This to 10 minutes or until any door is
could take up to 15 seconds at
. The high voltage battery has a opened.
extremely cold temperatures. The low charge.
engine will only start if needed. . The engine needs to run for Shifting Into Park
If the vehicle did not start, the maintenance. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and
instrument cluster will display a See Maintenance Modes on set the parking brake. See
screen with inactive fuel and battery page 9-25. Electric Parking Brake on
gauges. See Starting and Stopping page 9-30.
the Vehicle on page 9-18. A chime will sound if the driver door
is opened while the vehicle is in ON/ 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
Restarting Procedure by pushing the lever all the way
RUN. Always press the POWER O
If the vehicle must be restarted toward the front of the vehicle.
button to turn the vehicle off before
while it is still moving, move the shift exiting. 3. Turn the vehicle off.
lever to N (Neutral) and press the
POWER O button twice without Stopping Procedure
pressing the brake pedal. The For information on how to turn the
propulsion system will not restart in vehicle off, see Power Button on
any other position. page 9-16.
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Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with If torque lock does occur, your
Propulsion System On the propulsion system on, be sure vehicle may need to be pushed
the vehicle is in P (Park) and the uphill by another vehicle to relieve
parking brake is firmly set before the parking pawl pressure, so you
{ Warning you leave it. After you have moved can shift out of P (Park).
It can be dangerous to leave the the shift lever into P (Park), hold
vehicle with the propulsion down the regular brake pedal. See if Shifting out of Park
system running. It could overheat you can move the shift lever away
from P (Park) without first pulling it To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
and catch fire. must be in ON/RUN, the brake
toward you. If you can, it means that
It is dangerous to get out of the the shift lever was not fully locked pedal must be applied, and the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully into P (Park). charge cord must be unplugged.
in P (Park) with the parking brake The vehicle has an electronic shift
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Torque Lock lock release system. The shift lock
Torque lock is when the weight of release is designed to:
Do not leave the vehicle when the
the vehicle puts too much force on . Prevent the vehicle from turning
propulsion system is running.
the parking pawl in the electric drive off unless the shift lever is in
If you have left the propulsion unit. This happens when parking on
system running, the vehicle can P (Park).
a hill and shifting the electric drive
move suddenly. You or others unit into P (Park) is not done . Prevent moving the shift lever
could be injured. To be sure the properly and then it is difficult to out of P (Park), unless the
vehicle will not move, even when shift out of P (Park). To prevent vehicle is in ON/RUN, the brake
you are on fairly level ground, torque lock, set the parking brake pedal is applied, and the charge
always set the parking brake and and then shift into P (Park). cord is unplugged.
move the shift lever to P (Park). Parking the vehicle in extreme cold
See Shifting Into Park on for several days without the charge
page 9-19. cord connected may cause the
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electric drive unit to be locked in 5. Move the shift lever into the Electric Vehicle
P (Park) until the propulsion system desired gear.
has warmed sufficiently. If you still cannot move the shift
Operating Modes
The shift lock is always functional lever from P (Park), see your dealer
except in the case of an uncharged or a professional towing service. System Operation
or low charged 12-volt battery (less This vehicle is an Extended Range
than 9 volts). Parking over Things Electric Vehicle (EREV). It uses an
If the vehicle has an uncharged That Burn electric propulsion system to drive
12-volt battery or a 12-volt battery the vehicle at all times. Electricity is
the vehicle's primary source of
with low voltage, try charging or
jump starting the 12-volt battery.
{ Warning energy, while gasoline is the
See Battery on page 10-23 or Jump Things that can burn could touch secondary source.
Starting on page 10-70. hot exhaust parts under the The vehicle has two modes of
If the console shift lever cannot be vehicle and ignite. Do not park operation: Electric and Extended
moved out of P (Park): over papers, leaves, dry grass, Range. In both modes, the vehicle
or other things that can burn. is propelled by its electric drive unit.
1. Apply and maintain the regular It converts electrical energy into
brakes. mechanical energy to drive the
2. Turn the vehicle on using the wheels. See Driving for Better
POWER O button. See Power Energy Efficiency on page 9-2.
Button on page 9-16.
Electric Mode
3. Let up on the shift lever and
make sure the shift lever is In Electric Mode, the vehicle does
pushed all the way into P (Park). not use fuel or produce tailpipe
emissions. During this primary
4. Press the shift lever button.
mode, the vehicle is powered by
electrical energy stored in the high
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voltage battery. The vehicle can electric power extends the vehicle indicator lamp will turn on. See
operate in this mode until the range. Operation will continue in Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
battery has reached a low charge. ERM until the vehicle can be page 5-17.
There are some conditions when the plugged in to recharge the high
battery charge is high enough to voltage battery and restore Driver Selected Operating
Electric Mode.
provide Electric Mode operation, but Modes
the engine still runs. They are: The high voltage battery will
While driving in Electric or Extended
. Cold ambient temperatures. continue to provide some power and
Range Mode, additional operating
work together with the engine to
. Hot or cold high voltage battery modes can be selected.
provide peak performance when it is
temperatures. required, such as driving up a steep
. The hood being open or not incline or for high acceleration
completely closed and latched. maneuvers. The battery will not be
charged nor will electric vehicle
. Certain high voltage battery fault range be restored by the engine.
conditions.
In either Electric Mode or Extended
. Engine Maintenance Mode or Range Mode, when the hood is
Fuel Maintenance Mode open, the engine will run without
being run. turning off if the vehicle is on. The
high voltage battery is neither
Extended Range Mode charged nor discharged when this
When the vehicle reaches the end occurs.
of its electric range, it switches to In either Electric Mode or Extended Press the MODE switch to display
Extended Range Mode (ERM). In Range Mode, if there is a high selectable drive modes in the Driver
this secondary mode, electricity is voltage battery fault, the engine may Information Center (DIC). Continue
produced by the fuel‐powered run without turning off to generate pressing to scroll through the
engine. This secondary source of needed electricity. The malfunction modes.
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If in Sport, Mountain, or Hold Mode, Press the MODE switch again to

the mode may become unavailable return to Tour Mode and it becomes
and the vehicle will return to Tour active after three seconds.
Mode. The indicator light goes off Each time the vehicle is started, it
and a DIC message displays. See will return to Tour Mode.
Propulsion Power Messages on
page 5-48. Mountain Mode
Sport Mode
Highlight either the Mountain, Sport,
or Hold Mode, then release the
MODE switch. After three seconds,
the new drive mode will become
active.
Pressing the MODE switch again
will return to Tour Mode, and
become active after three seconds.
Mountain Mode should be selected
At next start, the vehicle will default in advance of climbing steep, uphill
to Tour Mode. Drive modes can then Sport Mode provides more grades and when expecting to drive
be selected again as desired. responsive acceleration, steering, in very hilly or mountainous terrain.
and suspension than Tour Mode, This mode maintains a reserve
During some conditions, certain but can reduce efficiency. Use Tour
drive modes may be unavailable. electrical charge of the high voltage
Mode whenever possible. battery to provide better grade
The unavailable mode is grayed out
in the DIC menu and cannot be Press the MODE switch button to climbing performance. While driving
selected. select Sport Mode. in Mountain Mode, the vehicle will
have less responsive acceleration.
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Mountain Mode will not change will be displayed on the battery mode transitions the vehicle to
normal vehicle braking performance gauge, but will not be depleted until Extended Range Mode to maintain
for steep downhill grades. See Hill it is required for uphill driving. the battery charge reserve.
and Mountain Roads on page 9-9 Press the MODE switch again to Upon exiting Hold Mode, the
and Electric Drive Unit on return to Tour Mode and it becomes reserved battery charge becomes
page 9-28. active after three seconds. available again and the vehicle
Press the MODE switch to select Each time the vehicle is started, it returns to Electric Mode. If the
Mountain Mode. If steep hill driving will return to Tour Mode to maintain transition is from Hold Mode directly
is expected, it is recommended to a smaller battery charge reserve for to Mountain Mode, the electric
select Mountain Mode at least normal driving. range displayed adjusts for the
20 minutes before driving on steep Mountain Mode charge reserve.
grades. This will allow the vehicle Hold Mode Press the MODE switch and scroll
time to build a sufficient battery to Hold Mode to select it.
charge reserve.
Press the MODE switch again to
If Mountain Mode is not selected for return to Tour Mode and it becomes
these conditions, propulsion power active after three seconds.
may be reduced and the engine
speed may increase. See Each time the vehicle is started, it
Propulsion Power Messages on will return to Tour Mode.
page 5-48.
The engine may run when Mountain Out of Fuel/Engine
Mode is selected, depending on the
Hold Mode is only available when
Unavailable
high voltage battery charge, to build If the vehicle runs out of fuel, or the
the vehicle is in Electric Mode. This
reserve battery charge for uphill engine will not start due to a
mode places the remaining battery
climbs. The high voltage battery malfunction, the vehicle can
charge into a reserve for the driver
charge reserved for Mountain Mode continue to be driven in Electric
to use as desired. Selecting this
Mode. The vehicle will have less
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responsive acceleration. DIC will force the engine to run, even if

messages indicate reduced there is a charge to power the
propulsion power, that the engine is vehicle. When EMM is needed, the
not available, and the need for fuel EMM Request screen appears on
or service. the center stack display at vehicle
Once the vehicle is refueled, or the start.
malfunction is corrected, the engine
will start the next time the vehicle is
turned on to perform a self test, and
DIC messages will not be displayed. If the EMM request was delayed for
Once the engine starts successfully, one day, EMM will automatically
normal operation will continue in start the engine at the next vehicle
either Electric or Extended Range start. An EMM Notification screen
Mode. The engine may stop running will appear in the center stack
after the self test is completed display.
based on the current mode of If the vehicle shuts off during EMM,
operation. See Fuel System If Start Maintenance is selected, it will restart the next time the
Messages on page 5-44 and EMM will begin. The engine will run vehicle is driven. A message
Service Vehicle Messages on for a set amount of time without displays to indicate that EMM is
page 5-49. turning off. During EMM, a DIC active.
message displays to show the
EMM percentage complete. If EMM is required and the fuel level
Maintenance Modes is low, EMM may eventually empty
If Postpone is selected, the EMM the fuel tank if fuel is not added.
Engine Maintenance Mode (EMM) Request screen will appear when This will result in reduced, or no
EMM runs the engine to keep it in the vehicle is next started. The power. An adequate fuel level must
good working condition after EMM request can be delayed for be maintained in the vehicle to keep
approximately six weeks of no or only one day. it operational. See Propulsion Power
very limited engine operation. EMM Messages on page 5-48.
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Fuel Maintenance Mode (FMM) When FMM is needed, the FMM If FMM is required and the fuel level
FMM tracks average fuel age. Old Request screen appears on the is low, FMM may eventually empty
fuel can cause engine problems. center stack display at vehicle start. the fuel tank if fuel is not added.
If low engine usage causes average If Start Maintenance is selected, This will result in reduced, or no
fuel age to exceed approximately FMM will begin. FMM will power. An adequate fuel level must
one year, FMM will run the engine to automatically continue at each be maintained in the vehicle to keep
use up the old fuel. The engine will vehicle start until fresh fuel is it operational. See Propulsion Power
run until enough fresh fuel is added added. Messages on page 5-48.
to bring the average fuel age into an If Postpone is selected, the FMM
acceptable range. Allowing more old Request screen will appear when
fuel to be used up by FMM and the vehicle is next started. The FMM
adding a larger amount of fresh fuel request can be delayed for only
will maximize the length of time one day.
before another FMM is needed.
During FMM the engine may turn on
and off.

If the FMM request was delayed for

one day, FMM will start at the next
vehicle start and display the FMM
Notification screen on the center
stack display.
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Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued)

Running the Vehicle
While Parked
{ Warning . There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
It is better not to park with the
propulsion system running.
Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket
monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. propulsion system running, follow
can cause unconsciousness and the proper steps to be sure the
If unusual fumes are detected or
even death. vehicle will not move. See Shifting
if it is suspected that exhaust is Into Park on page 9-19 and Engine
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: Exhaust on page 9-27.
. The engine is running in . Drive it only with the windows
Extended Range Mode in completely down.
areas with poor ventilation . Have the vehicle repaired
(parking garages, tunnels, immediately.
or deep snow that may block
underbody airflow or tail Never park with the engine
pipes). running in Extended Range Mode
in an enclosed area such as a
. The exhaust smells or
garage or a building that has no
sounds strange or different.
fresh air ventilation.
. The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
. The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified, damaged,
or improperly repaired.
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Electric Drive Unit { Warning

shifting from P (Park) when the
vehicle is in ON/RUN. If you cannot
The vehicle uses an electric shift out of P (Park), ease pressure
drive unit. It is dangerous to get out of the on the shift lever, then push the shift
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully lever all the way into P (Park) as
in P (Park) with the parking brake you maintain brake application.
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Then press the shift lever button
Do not leave the vehicle when the and move the shift lever into
propulsion system is running. another gear. See Shifting out of
If you have left the propulsion Park on page 9-20.
system running, the vehicle can R (Reverse): Use this gear to
move suddenly. You or others back up.
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when { Caution
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and Shifting to R (Reverse) while the
move the shift lever to P (Park). vehicle is moving forward could
See Shifting Into Park on damage the electric drive unit.
P (Park): This position locks the The repairs would not be covered
page 9-19.
front wheels. It is the best position
by the vehicle warranty. Shift to
to use when starting the propulsion
R (Reverse) only after the vehicle
system because the vehicle cannot Make sure the shift lever is fully in
move easily. is stopped.
P (Park) before starting the
propulsion system. The vehicle has
an electric drive unit shift lock To rock the vehicle back and forth to
control system. The regular brake get out of snow, ice, or sand without
must be fully applied first and then damaging the electric drive unit, see
the shift lever button pressed before If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-11.
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N (Neutral): In this position, the L (Low): This position reduces Brakes

propulsion system does not connect vehicle speed without using the
with the wheels. brakes. You can use L (Low) on
hills. It can help control vehicle Antilock Brake
D (Drive): This position is for
normal driving. It provides the best speed going down steep mountain System (ABS)
fuel economy. If more power is roads along with using the brakes
This vehicle has ABS, an advanced
needed for passing, and the off and on. You can use L (Low) on
electronic braking system that helps
vehicle is: very steep hills, in deep snow,
prevent a braking skid.
or in mud.
. Going less than 56 km/h When propulsion is active and the
(35 mph), push the accelerator The brake lamps may come on
vehicle begins to drive away, ABS
pedal about halfway down. when the vehicle is in L (Low) and
checks itself. A momentary motor or
the accelerator is not pressed to
. Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or clicking noise might be heard while
indicate the vehicle is slowing down.
more, push the accelerator all this test is going on, and it might
even be noticed that the brake
the way down.
{ Caution pedal moves a little. This is normal.
{ Caution Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill
If the vehicle seems to accelerate using only the accelerator pedal
slowly or not respond when you may damage the electric drive
go faster, and you continue to unit. The repair will not be
drive the vehicle that way, you covered by the vehicle warranty.
could damage the electric drive If you are stuck, do not spin the
unit. Have the vehicle serviced If there is a problem with ABS, this
tires. When stopping on a hill, use warning light stays on. See Antilock
right away. the brakes to hold the vehicle in Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
place. on page 5-21.
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If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Electric Parking Brake
becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to
brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS.
avoid a sudden obstacle, a
computer senses that the wheels Using ABS
are slowing down. If one of the Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
wheels is about to stop rolling, the the brake pedal down firmly and let
computer will separately work the ABS work. You might hear the ABS
brakes at each wheel. pump or motor operating and feel
ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal pulsate, but this is
to each wheel, as required, faster normal.
than any driver could. This can help Braking in Emergencies
the driver steer around the obstacle
while braking hard. ABS allows the driver to steer and
brake at the same time. In many
As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help The vehicle has an Electric Parking
computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best Brake (EPB). The switch is to the
on wheel speed and controls braking. left of the steering wheel. The EPB
braking pressure accordingly. can always be activated, even if the
Remember: ABS does not change vehicle is off. To prevent draining
the time needed to get a foot up to the 12-volt battery, avoid repeated
the brake pedal or always decrease cycles of the EPB system when the
stopping distance. If you get too vehicle is off.
close to the vehicle in front of you, The system has a red parking brake
there will not be enough time to status light and an amber parking
apply the brakes if that vehicle brake warning light. See Electric
Parking Brake Light on page 5-20
and Service Electric Parking Brake
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Light on page 5-21. There are also light does not come on, or keeps If the EPB fails to apply, the rear
parking brake-related Driver flashing, have the vehicle serviced. wheels should be blocked to
Information Center (DIC) messages. Do not drive the vehicle if the red prevent vehicle movement.
See Brake System Messages on parking brake status light is flashing.
page 5-41. In case of insufficient See your dealer. See Electric EPB Release
electrical power, the EPB cannot be Parking Brake Light on page 5-20. To release the EPB:
applied or released. If the amber parking brake warning 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/
Before leaving the vehicle, check light is on, lift up on the EPB switch ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
the red parking brake status light to and hold it up. Continue to hold the position.
ensure that the parking brake is switch until the red parking brake
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
applied. status light remains on. If the amber
parking brake warning light is on, 3. Push down momentarily on the
EPB Apply see your dealer. EPB switch.
To apply the EPB: If the EPB is applied while the The EPB is released when the red
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a vehicle is moving, the vehicle will parking brake status light is off.
complete stop. decelerate as long as the switch is If the amber parking brake warning
held up. If the switch is held up until light is on, release the EPB by
2. Lift up the EPB switch
the vehicle comes to a stop, the pushing down on the EPB switch
momentarily.
EPB will remain applied. and holding it down. Continue to
The red parking brake status light hold the switch until the red parking
The vehicle may automatically apply
will flash and then stay on once the brake status light is off. If either light
the EPB in some situations when
EPB is fully applied. If the red stays on after release is attempted,
the vehicle is not moving. This is
parking brake status light flashes see your dealer.
normal, and is done to periodically
continuously, then the EPB is only
check the correct operation of the
partially applied or there is a
EPB system.
problem with the EPB. A DIC
message will display. Release the
EPB and try to apply it again. If the
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The hydraulic disc brakes work with Regen on Demand™

{ Caution the regenerative braking to ensure
effective braking, such as when a
Driving with the parking brake on high braking demand is requested.
can overheat the brake system
and cause premature wear or The braking system is computer
damage to brake system parts. controlled and blends the
Make sure that the parking brake regenerative braking with the
is fully released and the brake conventional hydraulic disc brakes
to meet any requirements for
warning light is off before driving.
deceleration. The controller
interprets the braking request and
Automatic EPB Release uses regenerative braking,
conventional hydraulic braking, or a
The EPB will automatically release if
combination of both as necessary.
the vehicle is running, placed into
Because the controller applies the Regen on Demand allows increased
gear, and an attempt is made to
hydraulic brakes through its high deceleration by pressing and
drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration
pressure accumulator, you may holding either of the steering wheel
when the EPB is applied, to
occasionally hear the motor-driven paddle switches. It works in
preserve parking brake lining life.
pump when it recharges the system. D (Drive) and L (Low). The
This is normal. accelerator pedal must be fully
Regenerative Braking
See Warning Lights, Gauges, and released for it to work.
Regenerative braking takes some of Indicators on page 5-7 and Driver
the energy from the moving vehicle The brake pedal must be applied at
Information Center (DIC) on low speed, because it will not stop
and turns it back into electrical page 5-38. In the event of a
energy. This energy is then stored the car.
controller problem, the brake pedal
back into the high voltage battery may be harder to push and the Cruise control will turn off, and the
system, contributing to increased stopping distance may be longer. brake lights may come on, when
energy efficiency. this feature is activated.
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Ride Control Systems If cruise control is being used and

traction control or StabiliTrak begins
to limit wheel spin, cruise control will
Traction Control/ disengage. Cruise control may be
Electronic Stability turned back on when road
Control conditions allow.
Both systems come on The indicator light for both systems
The vehicle has a Traction Control
automatically when the vehicle is is in the instrument cluster. This
System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an
started and begins to move. The light will:
electronic stability control system.
These systems help limit wheel slip systems may be heard or felt while . Flash when TCS is limiting
and assist the driver in maintaining they are operating or while wheel spin.
control, especially on slippery road performing diagnostic checks. This
is normal and does not mean there
. Flash when StabiliTrak is
conditions. activated.
is a problem with the vehicle.
TCS activates if it senses that any . Turn on and stay on when either
of the drive wheels are spinning or It is recommended to leave both
systems on for normal driving system is not working.
beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, the system brakes the conditions, but It may be necessary If either system fails to turn on or to
spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets activate, a message displays in the
engine power to limit wheel spin. stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Driver Information Center (DIC), and
See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on d comes on and stays on to
StabiliTrak activates when the page 9-11 and “Turning the Systems indicate that the system is inactive
computer senses a difference Off and On” later in this section. and is not assisting the driver in
between the intended path and the maintaining control. The vehicle is
direction the vehicle is actually safe to drive, but driving should be
traveling. StabiliTrak selectively adjusted accordingly.
applies braking pressure at any one
of the vehicle's brakes to help steer
the vehicle in the intended direction.
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If d comes on and stays on: The button for TCS and StabiliTrak If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
is on the center console, behind the the Y button is pressed, the
1. Stop the vehicle. shift lever. system will not turn off until the
2. Turn the engine off and wait wheels stop spinning.
15 seconds. { Caution To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
3. Start the engine. press and hold the Y button until
Do not repeatedly brake or
Drive the vehicle. if d comes on accelerate heavily when TCS is the traction off light i and
and stays on, the vehicle may need off. The vehicle driveline could be StabiliTrak OFF light g come on
more time to diagnose the problem. damaged. and stay on in the instrument
If the condition persists, see your cluster. The appropriate DIC
dealer. To turn off only TCS, press and message is displayed. See Ride
Turning the Systems Off release the Y button. The traction Control System Messages on
and On page 5-48.
off light i displays in the instrument
cluster. The appropriate DIC To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on
message is displayed. See Ride again, press and release the Y
Control System Messages on button. The traction off light i and
page 5-48.
StabiliTrak OFF light g in the
To turn TCS on again, press and instrument cluster turn off.
release the Y button. The traction Adding accessories can affect the
off light i displayed in the vehicle's performance. See
instrument cluster will turn off. Accessories and Modifications on
page 10-2.
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Driver Mode Control information on these Modes, see

Driver Selected Operating Modes on
Driver Mode Control attempts to add page 9-22.
a sportier feel, provide a more
comfortable ride, or assist in very Tour Mode
hilly or mountainous terrain. This Use for normal city and highway
system simultaneously changes the driving to provide a smooth, soft
software calibration of various ride. Each time the vehicle is
sub-systems. Depending on the started, it will return to Tour Mode.
option package, available features,
and mode selected, the suspension, Sport Mode
steering, and powertrain will change
Use where road conditions or
calibrations to achieve the desired
Driver Mode Control Switch personal preference demand a more
mode characteristics. The vehicle is
controlled response.
equipped with Continuous Damping The Driver Mode Control has four
Control (CDC). Selecting the various modes: Tour, Sport, Mountain, and When selected, the Sport Mode
Driver Modes adjusts the ride of the Hold. Press z on the MODE switch indicator will display in the DIC.
vehicle to enhance the ride on the center console to make a When in Sport Mode, the vehicle will
performance for the road conditions mode selection. The first press of still shift automatically. The electric
and the selected mode. the switch will always show the Tour drive unit may remain in gear longer
Mode. Subsequent presses will than it would in the normal driving
scroll though the available modes. mode based on braking, throttle
The Tour and Sport Modes will feel input, and vehicle lateral
similar on a smooth road. Select a acceleration. The steering will
new setting whenever driving change to provide more precise
conditions change. For additional control. The suspension will change
to provide better body control and
handling performance.
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Mountain Mode desired. Hold Mode will not change Cruise Control
normal vehicle acceleration or
Use when driving in very hilly or
braking performance.
mountainous terrain. { Warning
When selected, the Mountain Mode Continuous Damping Cruise control can be dangerous
indicator will display in the DIC.
Control (CDC) where you cannot drive safely at
This feature is intended to maintain a steady speed. Do not use the
a reserve electrical charge of the The CDC feature provides superior
vehicle ride and handling under a cruise control on winding roads or
high voltage battery to provide in heavy traffic.
better grade climbing performance. variety of passenger and loading
While driving in Mountain Mode, the conditions. Cruise control can be dangerous
vehicle will have less responsive The system is fully automatic and on slippery roads. On such roads,
acceleration. uses a computer controller to fast changes in tire traction can
continuously monitor vehicle speed, cause excessive wheel slip, and
Hold Mode wheel to body position, lift/dive, and you could lose control. Do not use
The Hold Mode is only available steering position of the vehicle. The cruise control on slippery roads.
when the vehicle is in the Electric controller then sends signals to
Mode. Use when wanting to change each shock absorber to
to Extended Range Mode to independently adjust the damping With cruise control, a speed of
maintain the battery charge reserve. level to provide the optimum about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can
See Extended Range Mode on vehicle ride. be maintained without keeping your
page 9-22. foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
When selected, the Hold Mode below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
indicator will display in the DIC.
If the brakes are applied, the cruise
This feature is intended to place the control disengages.
remaining battery charge into a
reserve for the driver to use as
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If the StabiliTrak® system begins to J (On/Off): Press to turn the 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the
limit wheel spin while using cruise system on and off. A white cruise speedometer, press SET− down to
control, the cruise control control indicator appears in the the second detent.
automatically disengages. See instrument cluster when cruise is * (Cancel): Press to disengage
Traction Control/Electronic Stability turned on. cruise control without erasing the
Control on page 9-33. If a collision set speed from memory.
alert occurs when cruise control is +RES (Resume/Accelerate):
activated, cruise control is Press the control up briefly to +RES Setting Cruise Control
disengaged. See Forward Collision to make the vehicle resume to a
previously set speed or press and If the cruise button is on when not in
Alert (FCA) System on page 9-50. use, it could get bumped and go into
When road conditions allow the hold to accelerate. If cruise control
is already active, use to increase cruise when not desired. Keep the
cruise control to be safely used, you cruise control button off when cruise
can apply the cruise control again. vehicle speed. To increase speed by
1 km/h or 1 mph, press +RES up to is not being used.
the first detent. To increase speed to 1. Press J.
the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on
the speedometer, press +RES up to 2. Get up to the desired speed.
the second detent. 3. Press and release the SET−
SET− (Set/Coast): Press the control on the steering wheel.
control down briefly to set the speed 4. Remove foot from the
and activate cruise control. If cruise accelerator.
control is already active, use to
decrease vehicle speed. To When the cruise control has been
decrease speed by 1 km/h or 1 mph, set to the desired speed, the cruise
press SET− down to the first detent. control indicator appears green on
To decrease speed to the next the instrument cluster.
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Resuming a Set Speed

. To increase vehicle speed in . To decrease the vehicle speed in
larger increments, briefly press larger increments, briefly press
If the cruise control is set at a +RES up to the second detent. SET− down to the second
desired speed and then the brakes For each press, the vehicle detent. For each press, the
are applied, the cruise control is speed increases to the next vehicle speed decreases to the
disengaged without erasing the set 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on
speed from memory. speedometer. the speedometer.
Once the vehicle speed reaches The speedometer reading can be The speedometer reading can be
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, displayed in either English or metric displayed in either English or metric
press +RES up to the first detent units. See Instrument Cluster on units. See Instrument Cluster on
briefly on the steering wheel. The page 5-7. The increment value used page 5-7. The increment value used
vehicle returns to the previous set depends on the units displayed. depends on the units displayed.
speed.
Reducing Speed While Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While
Increasing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed Using Cruise Control
Control is at a Set Speed
If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to
If the cruise control system is already activated: increase the vehicle speed. When
already activated: you take your foot off the pedal, the
. Press and hold SET− down until
. Press and hold +RES up until the desired lower speed is vehicle will slow down to the
the desired speed is reached, reached, then release it. previously set cruise speed. While
then release it. pressing the accelerator pedal or
.
. To decrease the vehicle speed in shortly following the release to
To increase vehicle speed in small increments, briefly press override cruise control, briefly
small increments, briefly press SET− down to the first detent. applying the SET– switch will result
+RES up to the first detent. For For each press, the vehicle goes in cruise control set to the current
each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h or 1 mph slower. vehicle speed.
about 1 km/h or 1 mph faster.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills Erasing Speed Memory speed when the Traction Control
How well the cruise control will work The cruise control set speed is System (TCS) activates, the ACC
may automatically disengage. See
on hills depends upon the vehicle erased from memory if J is Traction Control/Electronic Stability
speed, load, and the steepness of pressed or if the ignition is
the hills. When going up steep hills, Control on page 9-33. When road
turned off. conditions allow ACC to be safely
you might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain the used, the ACC can be turned
vehicle speed. Also, you may have
Adaptive Cruise Control back on.
to brake or shift to a lower gear to If equipped with Adaptive Cruise ACC will not engage if the TCS or
keep the vehicle speed down. If the Control (ACC), it allows the driver to StabiliTrak electronic stability control
brake is applied, the cruise control select the cruise control set speed system is disabled.
disengages. and following gap. Read this entire
Ending Cruise Control
section before using this system.
The following gap is the following
{ Warning
To disengage cruise control, do one time between your vehicle and a ACC has limited braking ability
of the following: vehicle detected directly ahead in and may not have time to slow
your path moving in the same the vehicle down enough to avoid
. Step lightly on the brake pedal.
direction. If no vehicle is detected in a collision with another vehicle
. Press *. your path, ACC works like regular you are following. This can occur
cruise control. ACC uses a radar when vehicles suddenly slow or
. Press J. sensor. See Radio Frequency
stop ahead, or enter your lane.
. Press a Regen on Demand Statement on page 13-15.
Also see “Alerting the Driver” in
paddle. If a vehicle is detected in your path, this section. Complete attention is
ACC can apply acceleration or always required while driving and
limited, moderate braking to you should be ready to take
maintain the selected following gap. action and apply the brakes. See
To disengage ACC, apply the brake. Defensive Driving on page 9-5.
If ACC is controlling your vehicle
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* (Cancel): Press to disengage

{ Warning ACC without erasing the selected
Adaptive Cruise Control will not speed.
detect or brake for children, 3 (Follow Distance Gap): Press
pedestrians, animals, or other to select a following gap time (or
objects. distance) setting for ACC of Far,
Medium, or Near.
Do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control when: Setting Adaptive Cruise Control
. On winding and hilly roads or If the cruise button is on when not in
when the sensors are use, the cruise on/off control could
blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. get pressed and cruise control could
The system may not detect a become active when not desired.
vehicle ahead. Keep the ] (On/Off): Press to turn the Keep the cruise control off when
entire front of the vehicle system on or off. A white adaptive cruise is not being used.
clean. cruise control indicator comes on.
Select the set speed desired for
. Visibility is low, such as in +RES (Resume/Accelerate): cruise. This is the vehicle speed
fog, rain, or snow conditions. Press the control up briefly to when no vehicle is detected in
Adaptive Cruise Control resume the previous set speed or its path.
performance is limited under hold to accelerate. If ACC is already
activated, use to increase vehicle ACC will not set at a speed less
these conditions. than 24 km/h (15 mph), although it
speed.
. On slippery roads where fast can be resumed when driving at
changes in tire traction can SET– (Set/Coast): Press the lower speeds.
cause excessive wheel slip. control down briefly to set the speed
and activate ACC. If cruise control is To set ACC:
already active, use to decrease 1. Press ].
vehicle speed.
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2. Get up to the desired speed. Resuming a Set Speed

. Press and hold +RES up until
the desired set speed appears
3. Press and release the SET– If the ACC is set at a desired speed on the display, then release it.
control on the steering wheel. and then the brakes are applied, the
ACC is disengaged without erasing
. To increase vehicle speed in
4. Remove foot from the small increments, briefly press
accelerator. the set speed from memory.
+RES . For each press, the
After ACC is set, it may immediately To begin using ACC again, press vehicle goes to the next 1km/h
apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead +RES up briefly on the steering or 1 mph faster mark on the
is detected closer than the selected wheel. The vehicle returns to the speedometer.
following gap. previous set speed.
. To increase vehicle speed in
Increasing Speed While ACC is at larger increments, press +RES
a Set Speed up to the second detent. For
If ACC is already activated, do one each press, the vehicle speed
of the following: increases to the next 5 km/h or
5 mph mark on the
. Use the accelerator to get to the speedometer.
higher speed. Press SET– down.
Release the control and the When it is determined that there is
The ACC indicator displays in the no vehicle ahead inside the selected
instrument cluster. When the ACC is accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will now cruise at the higher following gap, then the vehicle
active, the indicator will be lit green. speed will increase to the set speed.
speed.
Be mindful of speed limits, The speedometer reading can be
surrounding traffic speeds, and When the accelerator pedal is
pressed, ACC will not brake displayed in either English or metric
weather conditions when selecting units. See Instrument Cluster on
the set speed. because it is overridden.
A warning message will appear page 5-7. The increment value used
on the Driver Information Center depends on the units displayed.
(DIC). See Cruise Control
Messages on page 5-42.
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Reducing Speed While ACC is at a The speedometer reading can be faster the vehicle speed, the further
Set Speed displayed in either English or metric back your vehicle will follow a
If ACC is already activated, do one units. See Instrument Cluster on vehicle detected ahead. Consider
of the following: page 5-7. The increment value used traffic and weather conditions when
depends on the units displayed. selecting the following gap. The
. Use the brake to get to the range of selectable gaps may not be
desired lower speed. Press Selecting the Follow Distance appropriate for all drivers and
SET– down and release the When a slower moving vehicle is driving conditions.
accelerator pedal. The vehicle detected ahead within the selected
will now cruise at the lower Changing the gap setting
following gap, ACC will adjust the automatically changes the alert
speed. vehicle's speed and attempt to timing sensitivity (Far, Medium,
. Press and hold SET– down until maintain the follow distance gap or Near) for the Forward Collision
the desired lower speed is selected. Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward
reached, then release it. Press 3 on the steering wheel to Collision Alert (FCA) System on
. To decrease the vehicle speed in adjust the following gap. When page 9-50.
smaller increments, press SET−. pressed, the current gap setting Alerting the Driver
For each press, the vehicle goes displays briefly on the instrument
to the next 1 km/h or 1 mph cluster.
slower mark on the Subsequent presses cycle the gap
speedometer. button through three settings: Far,
. To decrease the vehicle speed in Medium, or Near. The gap setting
larger increments, press SET− will be maintained until it is
down to the second detent. For changed.
each press, the vehicle speed Since each gap setting corresponds If ACC is engaged, driver action
decreases to the next 5 km/h or to a following time (Far, Medium, may be required when ACC cannot
5 mph mark on the or Near), the following distance will apply sufficient braking because of
speedometer. vary based on vehicle speed. The approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
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When this condition occurs, six red If this symbol is not displaying, ACC
lights will flash on the windshield will not respond to or brake to Warning (Continued)
and either eight beeps will sound vehicles ahead.
from the front, or both sides of the vehicle it has never detected
ACC automatically slows the vehicle moving. This can occur in
Safety Alert Seat will pulse five down and adjusts vehicle speed to
times. See Collision/Detection stop-and-go traffic or when a
follow the vehicle in front at the vehicle suddenly appears due to
systems under Vehicle selected follow gap. The vehicle
Personalization on page 5-51. a vehicle ahead changing lanes.
speed increases or decreases to Your vehicle may not stop and
See Defensive Driving on page 9-5. follow the vehicle in front of you, but
could cause a crash. Use caution
will not exceed the set speed. It may
Approaching and Following a when using ACC. Your complete
apply limited braking, if necessary.
Vehicle When braking is active, the brake attention is always required while
lamps will come on. The automatic driving and you should be ready
braking may feel or sound different to take action and apply the
than if the brakes were applied brakes.
manually. This is normal.
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving ACC Automatically Disengages
Objects ACC may automatically disengage
The vehicle ahead symbol is in and the driver will need to manually
the DIC. { Warning apply the brakes to slow the
vehicle when:
The vehicle ahead symbol only Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
displays when a vehicle is detected
. The sensors are blocked.
may not detect and react to
in your vehicle’s path moving in the stopped or slow-moving vehicles
. The Traction Control System
same direction. (TCS) or electronic stability
ahead of you. For example, the
system may not brake for a control system has activated or
been disabled.
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. No traffic or other objects are When the vehicle ahead drives
being detected. away, press +RES or the Warning (Continued)
. There is a fault in the system. accelerator pedal to resume ACC.
If stopped for more than holding the vehicle at a stop,
. Regen on Demand is engaged. two minutes or if the driver door is always be prepared to manually
A message indicating that the cruise opened and the safety belt is apply the brakes.
is disengaging will appear on the unbuckled, the ACC automatically
DIC and the ACC active symbol will applies the electric parking brake to
hold the vehicle. The electric
not be displayed when ACC is no
longer active. parking brake status light will turn
{ Warning
on. See Electric Parking Brake on Leaving the vehicle without
Notification to Resume ACC page 9-30. To resume ACC and placing it in P (Park) can be
ACC will maintain a follow gap release the electric parking brake, dangerous. Do not leave the
behind a detected vehicle and slow press the accelerator pedal.
vehicle while it is being held at a
your vehicle to a stop behind that A DIC warning message may stop by ACC. Always place the
vehicle. display indicating to shift to P (Park) vehicle in P (Park) and turn off
If the stopped vehicle ahead has before exiting the vehicle. See the ignition before leaving the
driven away and ACC has not been Vehicle Messages on page 5-40. vehicle.
resumed, the vehicle ahead symbol
will flash as a reminder to check
traffic ahead before proceeding. In
{ Warning ACC Override
addition, the left and right sides of If ACC has stopped the vehicle, If using the accelerator pedal while
the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three and if ACC is disengaged, turned ACC is active, a DIC warning
times, or three beeps will sound. off, or canceled, the vehicle will message will indicate that automatic
See “Alert Type” and “Go Notifier” no longer be held at a stop. The braking will not occur. See Vehicle
under Collision/Detection systems in vehicle can move. When ACC is Messages on page 5-40. ACC will
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-51. (Continued)
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resume operation when the

accelerator pedal is not being Warning (Continued)
pressed.
ACC while driving on an entrance
or exit ramp. Always be ready to
{ Warning use the brakes if necessary.
The ACC will not automatically
apply the brakes if your foot is
resting on the accelerator pedal
or if Regen on Demand paddles
{ Warning When following a vehicle and
are engaged. You could crash On curves, ACC may respond to entering a curve, ACC may not
into a vehicle ahead of you. a vehicle in another lane, or may detect the vehicle ahead and
not have time to react to a vehicle accelerate to the set speed. When
in your lane. You could crash into this happens the vehicle ahead
Curves in the Road symbol will not appear.
a vehicle ahead of you, or lose
control of your vehicle. Give extra
{ Warning attention in curves and be ready
On curves, ACC may not detect a to use the brakes if necessary.
vehicle ahead in your lane. You Select an appropriate speed while
could be startled if the vehicle driving in curves.
accelerates up to the set speed,
especially when following a ACC may operate differently in a
vehicle exiting or entering exit sharp curve. It may reduce the
ramps. You could lose control of vehicle speed if the curve is too
the vehicle or crash. Do not use sharp. ACC may detect a vehicle that is
(Continued) not in your lane and apply the
brakes.
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ACC may occasionally provide an Do Not Use ACC on Hills and . Press ].
alert and/or braking that is When Towing a Trailer . Press a Regen on Demand
considered unnecessary. It could
paddle.
respond to vehicles in different
lanes, signs, guardrails, and other Erasing Speed Memory
stationary objects when entering or
The cruise control set speed is
exiting a curve. This is normal
operation. The vehicle does not erased from memory if ] is
need service. pressed or if the ignition is
turned off.
Other Vehicle Lane Changes
Cleaning the Sensing System

Do not use ACC when driving on The radar sensor on the front of the
steep hills or when towing a trailer. vehicle can become blocked by
ACC will not detect a vehicle in the snow, ice, dirt, or mud. These areas
lane while driving on steep hills. The need to be cleaned for ACC to
driver will often need to take over operate properly.
acceleration and braking on steep For cleaning instructions, see
hills, especially when towing a “Washing the Vehicle” under
trailer. If the brakes are applied, the Exterior Care on page 10-80.
ACC disengages. System operation may also be
ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead
until it is completely in the lane. The Ending ACC limited under snow, heavy rain,
brake may need to be manually or road spray conditions.
To disengage ACC, do one of the
applied. following:
. Step lightly on the brake pedal.
. Press *.
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Driver Assistance Warning (Continued)

Audible or Safety Alert Seat
Some driver assistance features
Systems alert the driver of obstacles by
This vehicle may have features that Under many conditions, these beeping. To change the volume of
work together to help avoid crashes systems will not: the warning chime, see “Comfort
or reduce crash damage while . Detect children, pedestrians, and Convenience” under Vehicle
driving, backing, and parking. Read bicyclists, or animals. Personalization on page 5-51.
this entire section before using With the Safety Alert Seat, the
these systems. . Detect vehicles or objects
outside the area monitored by driver seat cushion may provide a
the system. vibrating pulse alert instead of
{ Warning beeping. To change this, see
. Work at all driving speeds. “Collision/Detection Systems” under
Do not rely on the Driver Vehicle Personalization on
. Warn you or provide you with
Assistance Systems. These page 5-51.
enough time to avoid a crash.
systems do not replace the need
for paying attention and driving . Work under poor visibility or Assistance Systems for
safely. You may not hear or feel bad weather conditions.
alerts or warnings provided by
Parking or Backing
. Work if the detection sensor
these systems. Failure to use is not cleaned or is covered When the vehicle is in R (Reverse),
proper care when driving may by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. the Rear Vision Camera (RVC) and
result in injury, death, or vehicle Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Complete attention is always Assist (UFRPA) may help the driver
damage. See Defensive Driving
required while driving, and you to avoid a crash or to reduce crash
on page 9-5.
should be ready to take action damage while backing and parking.
(Continued) and apply the brakes and/or steer Some models may also have Rear
the vehicle to avoid crashes. Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
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When the vehicle is shifted into Displayed images may be farther or

R (Reverse), the RVC displays an closer than they appear. The area
image of the area behind the vehicle displayed is limited and objects that
in the center stack display. are close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper do not
{ Warning display.
A warning triangle may display on
The RVC system does not display the RVC screen to show where the
children, pedestrians, bicyclists, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
animals, or any other object (URPA) has detected an object. This
located outside the camera's field triangle changes from amber to red
of view, below the bumper, and increases in size the closer the
or under the vehicle. Perceived 1. View Displayed by the Camera object.
distances may be different from
On vehicles with the Rear Cross
actual distances. Do not back the Traffic Alert (RCTA), a triangle with
vehicle using only the RVC an arrow may also display on the
screen, during longer, higher RVC screen to warn of traffic
speed backing maneuvers, coming from either direction. When
or where there could be cross backing, this system detects objects
traffic. Failure to use proper care coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from
before backing may result in the left or right side, behind the
injury, death, or vehicle damage. vehicle. When an object is detected,
Always check behind and around 1. View Displayed by the Camera either three beeps sound or three
the vehicle before backing. Safety Alert Seat pulses occur on
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper the left or right side, depending on
the direction of the detected vehicle.
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Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park vehicle front), five beeps will sound
Assist (UFRPA) operates at speeds Warning (Continued) from the rear or front, or both sides
of less than 8 km/h (5 mph) and of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse
detects nearby objects within a zone area around the vehicle and five times. Beeps for Front Parking
25 cm (10 in) high off the ground check all mirrors before moving Assist are higher pitched than for
and below bumper level. UFRPA forward or backing. Rear Parking Assist.
detects objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft)
behind the vehicle, and detects Turning the Features On or Off
objects up to 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of
the vehicle. These detection
distances may be less during
warmer or humid weather.

{ Warning
The parking assist system does The X button in the center stack is
not detect children, pedestrians, used to turn on or off the Front and
bicyclists, animals, or objects The instrument cluster parking Rear Parking Assist. The indicator
located below the bumper or that assist display may have bars that light next to the button comes on
are too close or too far from the show “distance to object” and object when the features are on and turns
vehicle. It is not available at location information for UFRPA. As off when the features have been
speeds greater than 8 km/h the object gets closer, more bars disabled.
light up. When an object is first
(5 mph). To prevent injury, death,
detected in the rear, one beep will
or vehicle damage, even with
be heard from the rear, or both
parking assist, always check the sides of the Safety Alert Seat will
(Continued) pulse two times. When an object is
very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the
vehicle rear, or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the
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The parking assist symbols and Warning (LDW), Side Blind Zone (360 ft) and operates at all speeds.
guidance lines can be turned on or Alert (SBZA), and/or the Active See Adaptive Cruise Control on
off through the Settings menu on Emergency Braking System can page 9-39.
the infotainment system. To turn the help to avoid a crash or reduce
symbols or guidance lines on or off: crash damage. { Warning
1. On the infotainment system,
press the SETTINGS screen Forward Collision Alert FCA is a warning system and
button, or turn the MENU knob (FCA) System does not apply the brakes. When
to highlight Settings and approaching a slower-moving or
The FCA system may help to avoid stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,
press MENU.
or reduce the harm caused by or when following a vehicle too
2. Select Rear Camera. front-end crashes. When closely, FCA may not provide a
3. Press Rear Park Assist Symbols approaching a vehicle ahead too warning with enough time to help
or Guidance Lines and then quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
avoid a crash. FCA does not warn
select OFF or ON. alert on the windshield and rapidly
of pedestrians, animals, signs,
beeps or pulses the driver seat.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) FCA also lights an amber visual guardrails, bridges, construction
can be turned on and off through alert if following another vehicle barrels, or other objects. Be ready
Vehicle Personalization. See much too closely. to take action and apply the
“Collision/Detection Systems” under brakes. For more information, see
Vehicle Personalization on FCA detects vehicles within a Defensive Driving on page 9-5.
page 5-51. distance of approximately 60 m
(197 ft) and operates at speeds
above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the FCA can be disabled with the FCA
Assistance Systems for vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control steering wheel control, or if your
Driving (ACC), it can detect vehicles to vehicle is equipped with Adaptive
If equipped, when driving the distances of approximately 110 m Cruise Control (ACC), through
vehicle forward, Forward Collision vehicle personalization. See the
Alert (FCA), Lane Departure “Auto Collision Preparation” portion
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of “Collision/Detection Systems” When your vehicle approaches

under Vehicle Personalization on { Warning another detected vehicle too rapidly,
page 5-51. the red FCA display will flash on the
FCA does not provide a warning windshield. Also, eight rapid
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead to help avoid a crash, unless it high-pitched beeps will sound from
detects a vehicle. FCA may not the front, or both sides of the Safety
detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA Alert Seat will pulse five times.
sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, When this Collision Alert occurs, the
or ice, or if the windshield is brake system may prepare for driver
damaged. It may also not detect a braking to occur more rapidly which
vehicle on winding or hilly roads, can cause a brief, mild deceleration.
or in conditions that can limit Continue to apply the brake pedal
FCA warnings will not occur unless visibility such as fog, rain, as the driving situation dictates.
the FCA system detects a vehicle or snow, or if the headlamps or Cruise control may be disengaged
ahead. When a vehicle is detected, windshield are not cleaned or in when the Collision Alert occurs.
the vehicle-ahead indicator will proper condition. Keep the Tailgating Alert
display green. Vehicles may not be windshield, headlamps, and FCA
detected on curves, highway exit sensors clean and in good repair.
ramps, or hills; or due to poor
visibility. FCA will not detect another
vehicle ahead until it is completely Collision Alert
in the driving lane.

The vehicle-ahead indicator will

display amber when you are
following a vehicle ahead much too
closely.
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Selecting the Alert Timing The Collision Alert control is on the Following Distance Indication
steering wheel. Press [ /3 to set The following distance to a moving
the FCA timing to far, medium, near, vehicle you are following is
or on some vehicles, off. The first indicated in following time in
button press shows the current seconds on the Driver Information
setting on the DIC. Additional button Center (DIC). See Driver
presses will change this setting. The Information Center (DIC) on
chosen setting will remain until it is page 5-38. The minimum following
changed and will affect the timing of time is 0.5 seconds away. If there is
both the Collision Alert and the no vehicle detected ahead, or the
Tailgating Alert features. The timing vehicle ahead is out of sensor
of both alerts will vary based on range, dashes will be displayed.
vehicle speed. The faster the
vehicle speed, the farther away the Unnecessary Alerts
With Adaptive Cruise Control
alert will occur. Consider traffic and FCA may provide unnecessary
weather conditions when selecting alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles
the alert timing. The range of in other lanes, objects that are not
selectable alert timing may not be vehicles, or shadows. These alerts
appropriate for all drivers and are normal operation and the
driving conditions. vehicle does not need service.
If your vehicle is equipped with
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
Cleaning the System
changing the FCA timing setting If the FCA system does not seem to
automatically changes the following operate properly, cleaning the
gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near). outside of the windshield in front of
the camera sensor on the back of
the rearview mirror, and cleaning the
Without Adaptive Cruise Control
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front of the vehicle where radar

sensors are located, may correct { Warning Warning (Continued)
the issue.
ACP is an emergency crash Complete attention is always
preparation feature and is not required while driving, and you
Active Emergency designed to avoid crashes. Do should be ready to take action
Braking System not rely on ACP to brake the and apply the brakes and/or steer
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise vehicle. the vehicle to avoid crashes.
Control (ACC) it also has the Active ACP may not:
Emergency Braking System, which Brake Preparation
includes the Automatic Collision
. Respond to stopped vehicles,
Preparation (ACP) System. These pedestrians, or animals. When quickly approaching a vehicle
systems can automatically brake the . Detect a vehicle ahead on ahead, Brake Preparation reduces
vehicle to help avoid or lessen the winding or hilly roads. brake response time by having the
severity of crashes. brake system prepared for driver
. Detect a stopped or braking to occur more rapidly.
Automatic Collision slow-moving vehicle or other
Preparation (ACP) System object ahead. Automatic Braking
. Detect a vehicle when In some imminent front-end crash
ACP may help reduce crash
damage by applying the vehicle’s weather limits visibility, such situations, if the driver has not
brake system and has a detection as in fog, rain, or snow. In applied the brakes, Automatic
range of approximately 60 m these situations, ACP sensor Braking applies the brakes to help
performance is limited. reduce crash damage. It may even
(197 ft). Braking can only occur if a
vehicle is detected ahead in your help avoid some very low speed
(Continued) crashes.
path. This is shown by the FCA
vehicle-ahead indicator being lit. Automatic Braking may slow the
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) vehicle to a complete stop to try to
System on page 9-50. avoid a potential crash. If this
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happens, Automatic Braking will “Collision/Detection Systems” under

engage the Electric Parking Brake Vehicle Personalization on Warning (Continued)
(EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. page 5-51.
To release the EPB, press the EPB use proper care when changing
lanes may result in injury, death,
button. A firm press of the Side Blind Zone or vehicle damage. Before
accelerator pedal will also release
Automatic Braking and the EPB.
Alert (SBZA) making a lane change, always
If equipped, the Side Blind Zone check mirrors, glance over your
{ Warning Alert system is a lane-changing aid
that assists drivers with avoiding
shoulder, and use the turn
signals.
Automatic Braking may crashes that occur with vehicles in
automatically brake the vehicle in the side blind zone (or spot) areas. SBZA Detection Zones
situations where it may be The SBZA warning display will light
unnecessary. It could respond to up in the corresponding outside side
a turning vehicle ahead, mirror and will flash if the turn signal
guardrails, signs, and other is on.
non-moving objects. This could
be uncomfortable and startling. To { Warning
override Automatic Braking, firmly
SBZA does not alert the driver to
press the accelerator pedal, if it is
vehicles rapidly approaching
safe to do so.
outside of the side blind zones,
pedestrians, bicyclists,
Automatic Braking can be disabled or animals. It may not provide
or reduced through vehicle alerts when changing lanes under
personalization. See the “Auto all driving conditions. Failure to
Collision Preparation” portion of The SBZA sensor covers a zone of
(Continued) approximately one lane over from
both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
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(11 ft). The height of the zone is When the vehicle is started, both SBZA may not always alert the
approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) outside mirror SBZA displays will driver to vehicles in the side blind
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This briefly come on to indicate the zone, especially in wet conditions.
zone starts at approximately the system is operating. When the The system does not need to be
middle of the vehicle and goes back vehicle is moving forward, the serviced. The system may light up
5 m (16 ft). left- or right-side mirror display will due to guardrails, signs, trees,
light up if a vehicle is detected in shrubs, and other non-moving
How the System Works that blind zone. If the turn signal is objects. This is normal system
The SBZA symbol lights up in the activated in the same direction of a operation; the vehicle does not need
side mirrors when the system detected vehicle, this display will service.
detects a vehicle in the next lane flash as an extra warning not to SBZA may not operate when the
over that is in the side blind zone. change lanes. SBZA sensors in the left or right
This indicates it may be unsafe to SBZA can be disabled through corners of the rear bumper are
change lanes. Before making a lane vehicle personalization. See covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice,
change, check the SBZA display, “Collision/Detection Systems” under or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For
check mirrors, glance over your Vehicle Personalization on cleaning instructions, see "Washing
shoulder, and use the turn signals. page 5-51. If SBZA is disabled by the Vehicle" under Exterior Care on
the driver, the SBZA mirror displays page 10-80. If the DIC still displays
will not light up. the system unavailable message
after cleaning both sides of the
When the System Does Not vehicle toward the rear corners of
Seem to Work Properly the vehicle, see your dealer.
SBZA may alert to objects attached If the SBZA displays do not light up
Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror
to the vehicle, such as a bicycle, when vehicles are in the blind zone
Display Display or object extending out to either side and the system is clean, the system
of the vehicle. This is normal system may need service. Take the vehicle
operation; the vehicle does not need to your dealer.
service.
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When SBZA is disabled for any right side of the seat, depending on
reason other than the driver turning the lane departure direction. LDW Warning (Continued)
it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On will not warn if the turn signal is on
option will not be available on the in the departure direction, or if a If LDW only detects lane
personalization menu. sharp maneuver is made. markings on one side of the road,
it will only warn you when
FCC Information departing the lane on the side
See Radio Frequency Statement on
{ Warning where it has detected a lane
page 13-15. The LDW system is an aid to help marker. Even with LDW, always
the vehicle stay in the driving keep your attention on the road
Lane Departure lane. It does not steer the vehicle. and maintain proper vehicle
The LDW system may not: position within the lane, or vehicle
Warning (LDW) damage, injury, or death could
LDW may help avoid crashes due to
. Provide enough time to avoid occur. Always keep the
unintentional lane departures. It may a crash.
windshield clean and do not use
provide a warning if the vehicle is . Detect lane markings under LDW in bad weather conditions.
crossing a detected lane marker bad weather conditions or if
without using a turn signal in the the windshield is dirty.
lane departure direction. LDW uses How the System Works
. Detect lane markings and will
a camera sensor to detect the lane The LDW camera sensor is on the
not detect road edges.
markings. It only operates at speeds windshield ahead of the rearview
of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. . Warn that the vehicle is mirror.
crossing a lane marking if the
When the vehicle crosses a To turn LDW on and off, press @ on
system does not detect the
detected lane marking, the LDW
lane marking. the center stack. The control
indicator will flash and either three
(Continued) indicator will light when LDW is on.
beeps will be sounded from the left
or right side, or three Safety Alert
Seat pulses will occur on the left or
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When the System Does Not

Seem to Work Properly { Warning
If the LDW symbol does not appear LDW does not provide a warning
when the system is on and the to help avoid a crash, unless it
vehicle is traveling at least 56 km/h detects the lane markings. LDW
(35 mph): may not detect the lane markings
When the vehicle is started, the
. The lane markings on the road if the camera sensor is blocked
LDW indicator on the instrument
may not be seen. by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the
cluster will come on briefly.
.
windshield is damaged. It may
If LDW is on, the LDW indicator will The camera sensor may be
also not detect a lane on winding
appear green if the system detects blocked by dirt, snow, or ice.
or hilly roads, or in conditions that
a left or right lane marking while the . The windshield may be can limit visibility such as fog,
vehicle is traveling at 56 km/h damaged. rain, or snow, or if the headlamps
(35 mph) or greater. If the vehicle . or windshield are not cleaned or
crosses a detected lane marking The weather may be limiting
visibility. in proper condition. Keep the
without using the turn signal in the
windshield, headlamps, and
lane departure direction, this This is normal operation; the vehicle
camera sensors clean and in
indicator will change to amber and does not need service.
flash. In addition, three beeps will good repair.
Lane markings may not be detected
be sounded from the left or right on curves, highway exit ramps,
side, or the Safety Alert Seat will or hills; or due to poor visibility. LDW warnings may occur due to tar
pulse three times on either the left marks, shadows, cracks in the road,
or right side of the seat, depending If the LDW camera system does not or other road imperfections. This is
on the lane departure direction. seem to operate properly, cleaning normal system operation; the
the outside of the windshield in front vehicle does not need service.
of the camera sensor may correct
the issue.
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Charging vehicle is charged. See

Programmable Charging on
page 5-29.
Plug-In Charging
The charging system may run fans
This section explains the process and pumps that result in sounds
for charging the vehicle's high from the vehicle while it is turned
voltage battery. Do not allow the off. Additional unexpected clicking
vehicle to remain in temperature sounds may be caused by the
extremes for long periods without electrical devices used while
being driven or plugged in. It is charging.
recommended that the vehicle be
plugged in when temperatures are While the charge cord is plugged
below 0°C (32°F) and above 32°C into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot
be driven. 3. Open the rear trunk, lift the left
(90°F) to maximize high voltage load support floor cover, and
battery life. Charging remove the charge cord. Pull up
When using a 120-volt AC electrical on the charge cord handle to
Start Charge
outlet, it will take approximately release. The vehicle plug is
12.5 hours to charge the vehicle 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked stored as shown.
with the 12 amp AC current setting and turned off.
4. Plug the charge cord into the
or 18 hours using the default 8 amp 2. Push the rearward edge of the electrical outlet. See Electrical
AC current setting. When using a charge port door in and release Requirements for Battery
240-volt charging station, it will take to open the door. Charging on page 9-66. Verify
approximately five hours to charge the charge cord status. See the
the vehicle. Charge times will vary In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge port charge cord user guide. See
with outside temperature. There are Charge Cord on page 9-64.
three ways to program how the door. Remove ice from the area
before attempting to open or Select the appropriate charge
close the charge port door. level using the Select Charge
Level Preference screen on the
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center stack. See “Charge Level Charge Cord Theft Alert 3. Close the charge port door by
Selection” under Programmable This vehicle has a Charge Cord pressing firmly on the rearward
Charging on page 5-29. Theft Alert. To enable this feature, edge of the door surface.
see "Charge Cord Theft Alert" in 4. Unplug the charge cord from the
Vehicle Personalization on electrical outlet.
page 5-51. The system can be 5. Place the charge cord into the
armed and disarmed using the door storage compartment.
lock function on the RKE
transmitter.
Delayed Charging
End Charge Override
1. If armed, unlock the vehicle with To temporarily override a delayed
the RKE transmitter to disarm charge event, unplug the charge
the charge cord theft alert. cord from the charge port and then
plug it back in within five seconds.
A single horn chirp will sound and
5. Plug in the vehicle plug of the charging will begin immediately.
charge cord into the charge port
on the vehicle. Verify that the To cancel a temporary override,
charging status indicator unplug the charge cord, wait for
illuminates on top of the 10 seconds, and then plug the
instrument panel and a horn charge cord back in. A double horn
chirp occurs. See Charging chirp will sound and charging will be
Status Feedback on page 9-60. delayed.
2. Disconnect the vehicle plug of See Programmable Charging on
the charge cord from the vehicle. page 5-29 for advanced charge
scheduling options.
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. Short Flashing Green – Vehicle
Charging Status Instrument Panel Charging
is plugged in. Battery is fully
Feedback Status Indicator (CSI)
charged.
The vehicle has two ways of . Solid Yellow – Vehicle is plugged
monitoring the charging status of in. It is normal for the CSI to turn
the high voltage battery. The yellow for a few seconds after
Instrument Panel Charging Status plugging in a compatible charge
Indicator (CSI) is at the center of the cord. The solid yellow may be
instrument panel near the extended depending on the
windshield. The LEDs in the Outside vehicle temperature or if there is
Rearview Mirrors (OSRVM) are also a total utility interruption via
used to monitor charging status. OnStar. See Utility Interruption of
Some local laws restricting the use Charging on page 9-65. This
of colored lights on public roads may also indicate that the
may apply to the outside rearview charging system has detected a
mirrors charging status feedback. To fault and will not charge the
When the vehicle is plugged in and battery. See “Charge Cord
turn the OSRVM charge indicator the vehicle power is off, the CSI
off, see “Charge Status Feedback” Status Indicators” in the charge
indicates the following: cord user guide.
in Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-51.
. Solid Green – Vehicle is plugged The system may be thermally
in. Battery is not fully charged. conditioning the battery during any
Battery is charging. of the states above, requiring
. Long Flashing Green – Vehicle electrical energy to be transferred to
is plugged in. Battery is not fully the vehicle.
charged. Battery charging is
delayed.
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If the vehicle is plugged in and

vehicle power is on, the CSI will be
on solid green. The same is true
during a remote start if the vehicle is
plugged in.
If the vehicle is plugged in and the
CSI is off, a total utility interruption
using OnStar or a charging fault has
been detected. See Utility
Interruption of Charging on
page 9-65 or “Charge Cord Status
Indicators” in the charge cord user
guide.
This chart indicates vehicle
feedback when the charge cord is
plugged in.
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Charging Status
Sound Action/Reason
Indicator
Solid Green One horn chirp Charging has begun.
Long Flashing Green Two horn chirps Charging is delayed by Programmable
Charging or, if the vehicle is equipped
accordingly, by a total utility interruption via
OnStar. Charging will begin later. See Utility
Interruption of Charging on page 9-65.
Short Flashing Green None Charging is complete.
Yellow (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord is OK and the vehicle is not
yet charging.
Yellow (For Extended None Charge cord is OK, but the vehicle is not
Time Period after charging. This may be due to vehicle
Plug-in) temperature or a total utility interruption via
Onstar and charging will begin later. See
Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9-65
or Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5-17.
Solid Green Two horn chirps Vehicle is charging but will delay at least
once before the charge is complete.
Solid Green or Long Four horn chirps Insufficient time to fully charge by departure
Flashing Green time due to rate preference.
None (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord connection should be checked.
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Charging Status
Sound Action/Reason
Indicator
None (After Green or None Charge cord connection should be checked.
Yellow CSI Indication If connection is good, this may be due to a
Observed) total utility interruption via OnStar and
charging will begin later. See Utility
Interruption of Charging on page 9-65 or
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-17.
None Repeated horn chirps Electricity was interrupted before charging
To disable this feature, see “Charge Power was complete.
Loss Alert” in Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-51.
To stop this alert, do one of the following:
. Unplug the charge cord.
. Press K on the RKE transmitter.
. Press and hold 7 on the RKE
transmitter, then press again to stop the
panic alarm.
. Press the horn pad.
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Outside Rearview Mirror

. Slow flashing - Battery is . Electrical outlets may wear out
(OSRVM) Charging Status charging. Battery is nearly with normal usage or be
complete. damaged over time, making
Indicator them unsuitable for electric
. Off - Not charging.
vehicle charging.
Charge Cord . Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
See Radio Frequency Statement on use if the electrical outlet/plug is
page 13-15. hot, then have the electrical
A portable charge cord used to outlet serviced by a qualified
charge the vehicle high voltage electrician.
battery is stored under the load . When outdoors, plug into an
support floor covering in the trunk. electrical outlet that is
Important Information About weather-proof while in use.
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging . Mount the charging cord to
. Charging an electric vehicle can reduce strain on the electrical
The outside rear view mirrors are stress a building’s electrical outlet/plug.
equipped with green LEDs used to system more than a typical
indicate high voltage battery system
charging status. The OSRVM CSI
household appliance. { Warning
indicates the following:
. Before you plug in to any
Improper use of portable electric
electrical outlet, have a qualified
. Solid green - Battery is charging vehicle charge cords may cause
electrician inspect and verify the
and is less than half complete. electrical system (electrical a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
outlet, wiring, junctions, and and may result in damage to
. Fast flashing - Battery is
charging. Battery is more than protection devices) for property, serious injury, or death.
half complete. heavy-duty service at a 12 amp (Continued)
continuous load.
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Charge Level Selection OnStar to limit or completely block

Warning (Continued) electrical power grid usage for brief
Charge level selection can be made
time periods. A utility interruption of
. Do not use extension cords, using the Charge Level Preference
charging may increase AC vehicle
multi-outlet power strips, setting on the center stack. See
charge times, but will not affect DC
splitters, grounding adaptors, “Charge Level Selection” under
charge times.
surge protectors, or similar Programmable Charging on
devices. page 5-29. When electrical grid power is
completely blocked, the vehicle will
. Do not use an electrical outlet
that is worn or damaged, { Warning delay charging until the utility
interruption has expired. The vehicle
or one that will not hold the should be left plugged in so that,
plug firmly in place. Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or electrical when the utility interruption expires,
. Do not use an electrical outlet outlet capacity may start a fire or the vehicle can automatically begin
that is not properly grounded. damage the electrical circuit. Use charging.
. Do not use an electrical outlet the lowest charge level until a Changing the charge mode to
that is on a circuit with other qualified electrician inspects your Immediate or performing a delayed
electrical loads. electrical circuit capacity. Use the charging override will not disable a
lowest charge level if the utility interruption.
See the charge cord user guide. electrical circuit or electrical outlet A pop-up will appear in the center
capacity is not known. stack display during the key cycle
Charge Cord Status Indicators following any utility interruption. See
See “Charge Cord Status Indicators” “Charging Override/Interruption
Utility Interruption of Pop-up” under Programmable
in the charge cord user guide.
Charging Charging on page 5-29.
For participating customers using
AC charging, this vehicle will
respond to remote requests via
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Text will be displayed on the The following are the minimum Fuel
instrument cluster indicating that a requirements for circuits used to
utility interruption has occurred. See charge this vehicle: Use of the recommended fuel is an
Instrument Cluster on page 5-7. important part of the proper
. 120 volts/15 amps
maintenance of this vehicle. When
. 240 volts/20 amps
Electrical Requirements driving in the U.S. and Canada, to
help keep the engine clean and
for Battery Charging Charging equipment with a rating of
maintain optimum vehicle
at least 240 volts/20 amps will
This vehicle is capable of being provide the fastest charging time performance, we recommend TOP
charged with most standard vehicle and best charging efficiency to TIER Detergent Gasolines. See
charging equipment complying to recharge the high voltage battery. www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
one or more of the following: 240 volt/40 amp circuits provide TIER Detergent Gasolines.
. SAE J1772 flexibility for future vehicle charging
.
needs. Always follow the charging
SAE J2847-2
equipment installation instructions.
. IEC 61851-1 Contact your dealer for more
. IEC 61851-22 information.
.

.
IEC 61851-23
{ Caution
IEC 61851-24
Do not use portable or stationary
. IEC 62196-1
backup generating equipment to
. IEC 62196-2 charge the vehicle. This may
. IEC 62196-3 cause damage to the vehicle's
charging system. Only charge the
. ISO 15118 vehicle from utility supplied Use premium unleaded gasoline
power. meeting ASTM specification D4814
with a posted octane rating of 91 or
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higher. If the octane is less than 91, However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Gasoline Specifications
damage to the engine may occur other fuels containing more than
and may void the vehicle warranty. 15% ethanol must be used only in At a minimum, gasoline should meet
If heavy knocking is heard when FlexFuel vehicles. ASTM specification D 4814. Some
using gasoline rated at 91 octane or gasolines contain an
octane-enhancing additive called
higher, the engine needs service. { Caution methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
Use of Seasonal Fuels tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend
Do not use fuel containing
Use summer and winter fuels in the methanol. It can corrode metal against the use of gasolines
appropriate season. The fuels containing MMT. See “Prohibited
parts in the fuel system and also
industry automatically modifies the Fuels" in Fuel on page 9-66.
damage plastic and rubber parts.
fuel for the appropriate season. That damage would not be
If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for covered under the vehicle
California Fuel
long periods of time, driving or warranty. Requirements
starting could be affected. Drive the
vehicle until the fuel is at one-half If the vehicle is certified to meet
tank or less, then refuel with the Some gasolines, mainly high octane California Emissions Standards, it is
current seasonal fuel. racing gasolines, can contain an designed to operate on fuels that
octane-enhancing additive called meet California specifications. See
Prohibited Fuels methylcyclopentadienyl manganese the underhood emission control
Gasolines containing oxygenates tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use label. If this fuel is not available in
such as ethers and ethanol, as well gasolines and/or fuel additives with states adopting California Emissions
as reformulated gasolines, are MMT as they can reduce spark plug Standards, the vehicle will operate
available in some cities. If these life and affect emission control satisfactorily on fuels meeting
gasolines comply with the system performance. The federal specifications, but emission
previously described specification, malfunction indicator lamp may turn control system performance might
then they are acceptable to use. on. If this occurs, see your dealer be affected. The malfunction
for service. indicator lamp could turn on and the
vehicle may not pass a smog-check
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test. See Malfunction Indicator Fuel Additives Filling the Tank

Lamp on page 5-17. If this occurs,
return to your authorized dealer for To keep fuel systems clean, TOP
diagnosis. If it is determined that the TIER Detergent Gasoline is { Warning
condition is caused by the type of recommended. See Fuel on
page 9-66. Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
fuel used, repairs may not be
violently and can cause injury or
covered by the vehicle warranty. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is death.
not available, one bottle of Fuel
Fuels in Foreign System Treatment PLUS added to . To help avoid injuries to you
the fuel tank at every engine oil and others, read and follow
Countries all the instructions on the fuel
change, can help. Fuel System
If planning to drive in countries Treatment PLUS is the only pump island.
outside the U.S. or Canada, the gasoline additive recommended by . Turn off the engine when
proper fuel might be hard to find. General Motors. It is available at refueling.
Check regional auto club or fuel your dealer.
retail brand websites for availability . Keep sparks, flames, and
in the country where driving. Never smoking materials away
use leaded gasoline, fuel containing from fuel.
methanol, manganese, or any other . Do not leave the fuel pump
fuel not recommended. Costly unattended.
repairs caused by use of improper
fuel would not be covered by the
. Do not reenter the vehicle
vehicle warranty. while pumping fuel.
. Keep children away from the
fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
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The fuel system on this vehicle

Warning (Continued) requires a refueling process to
control evaporative emissions. To
. Fuel can spray out if the fuel refuel the vehicle:
cap is opened too quickly.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and
wait for any hiss noise to stop
then unscrew the cap all 2. When the READY TO REFUEL
the way. message displays, the fuel door
on the passenger side will
unlock. To open the fuel door,
push and release the rearward
center edge of the door.
3. Turn the fuel cap
counterclockwise to remove.
1. Press the fuel door button on the While refueling, hang the fuel
driver door for one second. cap tether from the hook on the
A WAIT TO REFUEL message inside of the fuel door. Complete
displays on the Driver refueling within 30 minutes of
Information Center. pressing the fuel door button on
the driver door. If refueling more
than 30 minutes, press the fuel
door button again.
4. After refueling, reinstall the fuel
cap by turning it clockwise until it
clicks. Close the fuel door.
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Do not top off or overfill the tank and

wait a few seconds before removing Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued)
the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See emissions system. See . Place the container on the
Exterior Care on page 10-80. Malfunction Indicator Lamp on ground.
page 5-17. . Place the nozzle inside the fill
{ Warning opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
Filling a Portable Fuel keep it in contact with the fill
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the Container opening until filling is
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by complete.
shutting off the pump or by { Warning . Fill the container no more
notifying the station attendant. than 95% full to allow for
Leave the area immediately. Filling a portable fuel container
expansion.
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either . Do not smoke, light matches,
by static electricity or other or use lighters while
{ Caution means. You or others could be pumping fuel.
badly burned and the vehicle . Avoid using cell phones or
If a new fuel cap is needed, be could be damaged. Always: other electronic devices.
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
. Use approved fuel
of fuel cap might not fit properly, containers.
might cause the malfunction . Remove the container from
indicator lamp to light, and could the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
damage the fuel tank and bed before filling.
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Trailer Towing Conversions and Exceeding 200 watts or 15 amps

may cause erratic vehicle operation.
Add-Ons See Power Outlets on page 5-6.
General Towing
Information Add-On Electrical
The vehicle is neither designed nor Equipment
intended to tow a trailer or another
vehicle. { Caution
For information on towing a disabled
vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on Some electrical equipment can
page 10-76. For information on damage the vehicle or cause
towing the vehicle behind another components to not work and
vehicle such as a motor home, see would not be covered by the
Recreational Vehicle Towing on warranty. Always check with your
page 10-78. dealer before adding electrical
equipment.

Add-on equipment can drain the

vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
When adding electrical equipment, it
should only be connected using the
accessory power outlets. The
maximum power that can be
supplied by one accessory power
outlet, or spread across all power
outlets, is 200 watts or 15 amps.
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2 NOTES
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Vehicle Care 10-1

Vehicle Care Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-19

Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Left Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 (Right Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
General Information Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Rear Compartment Fuse
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Electric Drive Unit Shift Lock Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
California Proposition Control Function Check . . . 10-25
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Park Brake and P (Park) Wheels and Tires
California Perchlorate Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-25 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2 Wiper Blade All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Accessories and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-44
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Headlamp Aiming Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Tire Terminology and
Vehicle Checks Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Doing Your Own Bulb Replacement Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Tire Pressure Monitor
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Engine Compartment License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-27 Tire Pressure Monitor
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12 Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-13 When It Is Time for New
Cooling System (Engine) . . . 10-14 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Electrical System Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Cooling System (High Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Voltage Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Engine Compartment Fuse Different Size Tires and
Cooling System (Power Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Electronics and Charger Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Uniform Tire Quality
Modules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
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Wheel Alignment and Tire General Information cause cancer and birth defects or
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 other reproductive harm. Engine
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-60 For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems,
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 genuine GM parts and GM-trained wear by-products contain and/or
Tire Sealant and and supported service people. emit these chemicals.
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Genuine GM parts have one of
Storing the Tire Sealant and these marks: California Perchlorate
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
Materials Requirements
Jump Starting Certain types of automotive
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 applications, such as airbag
Towing the Vehicle initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 10-76 and lithium batteries contained in
Recreational Vehicle Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78 may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
Appearance Care For additional information, see
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 perchlorate.
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88
Accessories and
California Proposition Modifications
65 Warning Adding non‐dealer accessories or
Most motor vehicles, including this making modifications to the vehicle
one, contain and/or emit chemicals can affect vehicle performance and
known to the State of California to safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
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handling, emissions systems, Lifting the Vehicle

aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock Lift the vehicle using a three-stage
brakes, traction control, and stability front arm hoist with 3-inch adapters
control. These accessories or only. A service jack can also
modifications could even cause be used.
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty. { Caution
Damage to vehicle components Lifting the vehicle improperly can
resulting from modifications or the
damage the vehicle and result in
installation or use of non‐GM
costly repairs not covered by the
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is warranty.
The front lifting points can be
not covered under the terms of the accessed from either side of the
vehicle warranty and may affect Lifting the Vehicle with a Hoist vehicle, behind the front tires.
remaining warranty coverage for
Lift the vehicle with a three-stage The rear lifting points can be
affected parts.
front arm hoist, using the four lifting accessed from either side of the
GM Accessories are designed to points at the same time. See your vehicle, in front of the rear tires.
complement and function with other dealer and service manual.
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, see Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 3-30.
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Lifting the Vehicle with a

Service Jack { Warning { Caution
Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting the vehicle improperly can
{ Warning lifted on a jack is dangerous. cause damage and result in
Lifting a vehicle can cause an If the vehicle slips off the jack, costly repairs not covered by the
injury. The vehicle can slip off the you could be badly injured or warranty. To lift the vehicle
jack and roll over you or other killed. Never get under a vehicle properly, use this procedure. For
people. You and they could be when it is supported only by additional information, see your
badly injured. Find a level place a jack. dealer and the service manual.
to lift your vehicle. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly. { Warning
2. Put the shift lever in Raising the vehicle with the jack
P (Park). improperly positioned can
3. Turn off the vehicle. damage the vehicle or the vehicle
may fall and cause injury to you
To be even more certain the
or others.
vehicle will not move, put blocks
in front of and behind the wheels.
When using a jack to lift the vehicle,
follow the instructions that came
with the jack and be sure to use the
correct lifting points to avoid There are four points where the
damaging the vehicle. vehicle can be lifted with a
service jack.
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Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work

{ Warning
Never try to do your own service
on high voltage battery
components. You can be injured
and the vehicle can be damaged
When lifting the vehicle from the When lifting the vehicle from the if you try to do your own service
rear, place the service jack directly front, place the service jack directly work. Service and repair of these
under one of the spring seats. under one of the cradle mounts. high voltage battery components
should only be performed by a
Ramps may be needed under the
trained dealer technician with the
front tires to provide the necessary
clearance for certain service jacks in proper knowledge and tools.
this location. Exposure to high voltage can
For more information, see Doing cause shock, burns, and even
Your Own Service Work on death. The high voltage
page 10-5. components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
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Warning (Continued)
about how to service the vehicle Hood
than this manual can. To order the
proper service manual, see Service To open the hood:
High voltage components are Publications Ordering Information 1. Turn the vehicle off before
identified by labels. Do not on page 13-11. opening the hood. If the vehicle
remove, open, take apart,
This vehicle has an airbag system. is on, the engine will start when
or modify these components. the hood is opened. See Electric
High voltage cable or wiring has Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Airbag System Mode on page 9-21 and
orange covering. Do not probe, Extended Range Mode on
Check on page 3-31.
tamper with, cut, or modify high page 9-22.
voltage cable or wiring. Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records on
{ Warning page 11-14.
It can be dangerous to work on
your vehicle if you do not have { Caution
the proper knowledge, service Even small amounts of
manual, tools, or parts. Always contamination can cause damage
follow owner manual procedures to vehicle systems. Do not allow
and consult the service manual contaminants to contact the fluids,
for your vehicle before doing any reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
service work.
2. Pull the release handle with this
symbol. It is below the
If doing some of your own service instrument panel outboard of the
work, use the proper service steering wheel.
manual. It tells you much more
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must lock into place when

returning it to the retainer to
prevent hood damage.
3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in)
above the vehicle and release it
so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is firmly
closed. Repeat the process if
necessary.

3. Go to the front of the vehicle and 4. Lift the hood and release the
locate the secondary release hood prop rod from its retainer
lever under the front center of above the radiator support.
the hood. Push the secondary Place the prop rod securely into
hood release lever to the right to the slotted retainer in the hood.
disengage. To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, check
that all filler caps are properly
installed. Then, lift the hood to
relieve pressure on the
hood prop.
2. Remove the hood prop from the
slotted retainer in the hood and
return it to its retainer above the
radiator support. The prop rod
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Engine Compartment Overview

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1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and 8. Power Electronics Coolant Engine Oil
Pressure Cap. See Engine Reservoir and Pressure Cap.
Coolant on page 10-16. See Cooling System (Engine) on To ensure proper engine
page 10-14 or Cooling System performance and long life, careful
2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on attention must be paid to engine oil.
page 10-13. (High Voltage Battery) on
page 10-15 or Cooling System Following these simple, but
3. Engine Cover. (Power Electronics and Charger important steps will help protect
Modules) on page 10-16. your investment:
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10-9. 9. High Voltage Cables (Orange
. Always use engine oil approved
Color). to the proper specification and of
5. High Voltage Battery Coolant
the proper viscosity grade. See
Reservoir and Pressure Cap. 10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
See Cooling System (Engine) on “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on in this section.
page 10-14 or Cooling System page 10-20.
(High Voltage Battery) on . Check the engine oil level
page 10-15 or Cooling System 11. Power Electronics Module. regularly and maintain the
(Power Electronics and Charger 12. Windshield Washer Fluid proper oil level. See “Checking
Modules) on page 10-16. Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Engine Oil” and “When to Add
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on Engine Oil” in this section.
6. Engine Cooling Fans. See
Cooling System (Engine) on page 10-19. . Change the engine oil at the
page 10-14 or Cooling System 13. Engine Compartment Fuse appropriate time. See Engine Oil
(High Voltage Battery) on Block on page 10-29. Life System on page 10-12.
page 10-15 or Cooling System . Always dispose of engine oil
(Power Electronics and Charger properly. See “What to Do with
Modules) on page 10-16. Used Oil” in this section.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10-9.
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Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it

It is a good idea to check the engine
with a paper towel or cloth, then { Caution
push it back in all the way.
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Do not add too much oil. Oil
Remove it again, keeping the tip
get an accurate reading, the vehicle levels above or below the
down, and check the level.
must be on level ground. The acceptable operating range
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. When to Add Engine Oil shown on the dipstick are harmful
See Engine Compartment Overview to the engine. If you find that you
on page 10-8 for the location of the have an oil level above the
engine oil dipstick. operating range, i.e., the engine
Obtaining an accurate oil level has so much oil that the oil level
reading is essential: gets above the cross-hatched
1. If the engine has been running area that shows the proper
recently, turn off the engine and operating range, the engine could
allow several minutes for the oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched be damaged. You should drain
to drain back into the oil pan. area at the tip of the dipstick, add out the excess oil or limit driving
Checking the oil level too soon 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil of the vehicle and seek a service
after engine shutoff will not and then recheck the level. See professional to remove the
provide an accurate oil level “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in excess amount of oil.
reading. this section for an explanation of
what kind of oil to use. For engine
See Engine Compartment Overview
{ Warning oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications on
on page 10-8 for the location of the
engine oil fill cap.
The engine oil dipstick handle page 12-2.
may be hot; it could burn you. Add enough oil to put the level
Use a towel or glove to touch the somewhere in the proper operating
dipstick handle. range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
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Selecting the Right Engine Oil specification. See “Specification”

Selecting the right engine oil
{ Caution earlier in this section for more
information.
depends on both the proper oil Failure to use the recommended
specification and viscosity grade. engine oil can result in engine Engine Oil Additives/Engine
See Recommended Fluids and damage not covered by the Oil Flushes
Lubricants on page 11-12. vehicle warranty. Check with your Do not add anything to the oil. The
Specification dealer or service provider on recommended oils with the dexos
whether the oil is approved to the specification and displaying the
Use and ask for licensed engine oils dexos1 specification.
with the dexos1® approved dexos certification mark are all that
certification mark. Engine oils is needed for good performance and
meeting the requirements for the Viscosity Grade engine protection.
vehicle should have the dexos1 SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity Engine oil system flushes are not
approved certification mark. This grade for the vehicle. Do not use recommended and could cause
certification mark indicates that the other viscosity grade oils such as engine damage not covered by the
oil has been approved to the dexos1 SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. vehicle warranty.
specification.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an What to Do with Used Oil
area of extreme cold, where the
Used engine oil contains certain
temperature falls below −29°C
elements that can be unhealthy for
(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be
your skin and could even cause
used. An oil of this viscosity grade
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
will provide easier cold starting for
your skin for very long. Clean your
the engine at extremely low
skin and nails with soap and water,
temperatures. When selecting an oil
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
of the appropriate viscosity grade,
properly dispose of clothing or rags
always select an oil of the correct
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containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil
manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it Life System
use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE Reset the system whenever the
Used oil can be a threat to the engine oil is changed so that the
environment. If you change your OIL SOON message comes on.
Change the oil as soon as possible system can calculate the next
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil engine oil change. To reset the
from the filter before disposal. Never within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under system:
dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground, the best conditions, the oil life 1. Display RESET OIL LIFE on the
into sewers, or into streams or system might indicate that an oil DIC menu. See Driver
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking change is not necessary for up to Information Center (DIC) on
it to a place that collects used oil. two years. The engine oil and filter page 5-38.
must be changed at least once
2. Press and hold SEL for several
every two years and, at this time,
Engine Oil Life System the system must be reset. Your
seconds while the Oil Life
display is active to reset the Oil
When to Change Engine Oil dealer has trained service people
Life system.
who will perform this work and reset
This vehicle has a computer system the system. It is also important to 100% OIL LIFE will be displayed
that indicates when to change the check the oil regularly over the when OIL LIFE is successfully
engine oil and filter. This is based course of an oil drain interval and reset.
on a combination of factors which keep it at the proper level.
include engine revolutions, engine If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
temperature, and miles driven. If the system is ever reset message comes back on when the
Based on driving conditions, the accidentally, the oil must be vehicle is started, the engine oil life
mileage at which an oil change is changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) system has not reset. Repeat the
indicated can vary considerably. For since the last oil change. procedure.
the oil life system to work properly, Remember to reset the oil life
the system must be reset every time system whenever the oil is changed.
the oil is changed.
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 4. Disconnect the electrical

connector (3).
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10-8 for the location of the 5. Lift the retaining clips (1) from
engine air cleaner/filter. the engine air cleaner/filter
assembly.
When to Inspect the Engine Air 6. Turn and tilt the air cleaner cover
Filter slightly upward and slide it out.
Inspect or replace the air filter at the Remove the air filter.
scheduled maintenance intervals.
See Maintenance Schedule on How to Reinstall the Engine
page 11-2. If driving in dusty/dirty Air Filter
conditions, inspect the air filter at 1. Retaining Clips 1. Install the air filter into the
each engine oil change. engine air cleaner/filter
2. Air Duct Clamp assembly. The outer air filter
How to Inspect the Engine Air seal must be fitted properly in
3. Electrical Connector
Filter the engine air cleaner/filter
To inspect or replace the air filter:
To inspect the air filter, remove it assembly.
from the engine air cleaner/filter 1. Open the hood. See Hood on
2. Replace the air cleaner cover by
assembly and lightly shake to page 10-6.
lowering it to meet the bottom of
release loose dust and dirt. If the air 2. Locate the engine air cleaner/ the engine air cleaner/filter
filter remains covered with dirt, a filter assembly on the passenger assembly. Place the retaining
new air filter is required. side of the engine compartment. clips (1) on the engine air
See Engine Compartment cleaner/filter assembly and
Overview on page 10-8. secure. The rear tabs must be
3. Disconnect the air duct by secured into the lower portion of
loosening the air duct clamp (2). the air cleaner.
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3. Reconnect the air duct and Cooling System (Engine) If the coolant inside the coolant
tighten the air duct clamp (2). surge tank is boiling, do not do
4. Reconnect the electrical anything else until it cools down.
connector (3). The vehicle should be parked on a
level surface.
{ Warning The coolant level should be up to
the cold fill line. If it is not, there
Operating the engine with the air might be a leak at the radiator
cleaner/filter off can cause you or hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water
others to be burned. The air pump, or somewhere else in the
cleaner not only cleans the air; it cooling system.
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when { Warning
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off. 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Heater and radiator hoses, and
Pressure Cap other engine parts, can be very
2. Engine Cooling Fans (Out hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
of View) you can be burned.
{ Caution Do not run the vehicle if there is a
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt { Warning leak. If you run the engine, it
can easily get into the engine, could lose all coolant. That could
which could damage it. Always The electric fans under the hood cause an engine fire, and you
have the air cleaner/filter in place can start up even when the could be burned. Get any leak
when you are driving. engine is not running and can fixed before you drive the vehicle.
cause injury. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
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If there seems to be no leak, with What to Use

the engine on, check to see if the
The high voltage battery coolant
cooling fans are running. If the
reservoir in the vehicle is filled with
engine is overheating, the fans
a 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL®
should be running. If it is not, the
engine coolant and deionized water.
vehicle needs service. Turn off the
If using this mixture, nothing else
vehicle.
needs to be added.
Cooling System (High The coolant needs to be replaced at
the appropriate interval. See
Voltage Battery) Maintenance Schedule on
During vehicle operation and also page 11-2.
during charging, the high voltage
battery cells in the vehicle are kept Checking Coolant Check to see if coolant is visible in
within a normal operating the high voltage battery coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
temperature range. If the reservoir. If coolant is visible but the
surface when checking the coolant
temperature rises above this coolant level is below the cold fill
level.
temperature, the battery cooling line, there could be a leak in the
The high voltage battery coolant cooling system.
system turns on the air conditioning
reservoir is in the engine
compressor and cools the coolant The high voltage battery coolant
compartment. See Engine
until the correct temperature is should only be serviced by a
Compartment Overview on
reached. If the temperature falls qualified technician.
page 10-8.
below this temperature, a high
voltage heater, located in the
battery, heats the coolant until the
correct temperature is reached.
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Cooling System (Power The coolant needs to be replaced at Check to see if coolant is visible in
the appropriate interval. See the power electronics and charger
Electronics and Charger Maintenance Schedule on modules coolant reservoir. If coolant
Modules) page 11-2. is visible but the coolant level is
The power electronics and charger below the cold fill line, there could
Checking Coolant be a leak in the cooling system.
modules are cooled using the same
coolant loop. The vehicle must be on a level The power electronics and charger
surface when checking the coolant modules coolant should only be
The power electronics and charger level.
modules in the vehicle are kept serviced by a qualified technician.
below a maximum temperature. The power electronics and charger
If the temperature rises above this modules coolant reservoir is in the Engine Coolant
temperature, the electric cooling engine compartment. See Engine
Compartment Overview on The engine cooling system in the
fans will turn on and cool the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL
coolant until the correct temperature page 10-8.
engine coolant. The coolant needs
is reached. to be replaced every 5 years or
What to Use 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever
occurs first.
The power electronics and charger
modules coolant reservoir in the The following explains the cooling
vehicle is filled with a 50/50 mixture system and how to check and add
of DEX-COOL engine coolant and coolant when it is low. If there is a
deionized water. If using this problem with engine overheating,
mixture, nothing else needs to be see Engine Overheating on
added. page 10-19.
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What to Use
. Gives boiling protection up to Never dispose of engine coolant by
129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on
temperature.
{ Warning . Protects against rust and
the ground, or into sewers, streams,
or bodies of water. Have the coolant
Adding only plain water or some corrosion. changed by an authorized service
other liquid to the cooling system center, familiar with legal
. Will not damage aluminum parts. requirements regarding used
can be dangerous. Plain water
and other liquids, can boil before
. Helps keep the proper engine coolant disposal. This will help
the proper coolant mixture will. temperature. protect the environment and your
health.
The coolant warning system is set
for the proper coolant mixture. { Caution Checking Coolant
With plain water or the wrong
If improper coolant mixture, The vehicle must be on a level
mixture, the engine could get too
inhibitors, or additives are used in surface when checking the coolant
hot but you would not get the
the vehicle cooling system, the level.
overheat warning. The engine
engine could overheat and be Check to see if coolant is visible in
could catch fire and you or
damaged. Too much deionized the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
others could be burned. Use a
water or clean drinkable water inside the coolant surge tank is
50/50 mixture of deionized water
can freeze and crack engine boiling, do not do anything else until
and DEX-COOL coolant.
cooling parts. The repairs would it cools down. If coolant is visible
not be covered by the vehicle but the coolant level is not at or
Use a 50/50 mixture of deionized warranty. Use only the proper above the cold fill mark, add a
water and DEX-COOL coolant. mixture of engine coolant for the 50/50 mixture of deionized water
If using this mixture, nothing else cooling system. See and DEX-COOL coolant at the
needs to be added. This mixture: Recommended Fluids and coolant surge tank, but be sure the
. Gives freezing protection down Lubricants on page 11-12. cooling system is cool before this is
to −37°C (−34°F), outside done. See Engine Overheating on
temperature. page 10-19
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The coolant reservoir is located on

the passenger side of the engine { Caution Warning (Continued)
compartment. See Engine
Compartment Overview on This vehicle has a specific under pressure, and if you turn
page 10-8. coolant fill procedure. Failure to the surge tank pressure
follow this procedure could cause cap — even a little — they can
The coolant level should be at or the engine to overheat and be come out at high speed. Never
above the cold fill line on the severely damaged. turn the cap when the cooling
coolant surge tank. If it is not, there system, including the surge tank
could be a leak in the cooling
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the
system.
cooling system and surge tank
How to Add Coolant to the { Warning pressure cap to cool if you ever
Coolant Surge Tank The electric fans under the hood have to turn the pressure cap.
can start up even when the
{ Warning engine is not running and can If coolant is needed, add the proper
cause injury. Keep hands, DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the
You can be burned if you spill clothing, and tools away from any coolant surge tank.
coolant on hot engine parts. underhood electric fan.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine. { Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. They are
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The coolant surge tank pressure 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with Then check to see if the engine
cap can be removed when the the proper mixture to the cold cooling fans are running. If the
cooling system, including the surge fill line. engine is overheating, the fans
tank pressure cap and upper 4. Replace the pressure cap. Be should be running. If they are not,
radiator hose, is no longer hot. sure the pressure cap is do not continue to run the vehicle
1. Turn the pressure cap slowly hand-tight and fully seated. and have the vehicle serviced.
counterclockwise. If a hiss is
heard, wait for that to stop. { Caution { Caution
A hiss means there is still some
pressure left. If the pressure cap is not tightly Running the engine without
installed, coolant loss and coolant may cause damage or a
2. Keep turning the cap and fire. Vehicle damage would not be
remove it. possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly covered by the vehicle warranty.
and tightly secured.
Washer Fluid
Engine Overheating What to Use
The vehicle has an indicator to warn When adding windshield washer
of engine overheating. fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read
If the decision is made not to lift the the manufacturer's instructions
hood when this warning appears, before use. If operating the vehicle
get service help right away. See in an area where the temperature
Roadside Service on page 13-5. may fall below freezing, use a fluid
that has sufficient protection against
If the decision is made to lift the freezing.
hood, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface.
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Adding Washer Fluid

Caution (Continued) { Warning
to freeze and damage the The brake wear warning sound
washer fluid tank and other means that soon the brakes will
parts of the washer system. not work well. That could lead to
. When using concentrated a crash. When the brake wear
washer fluid, follow the warning sound is heard, have the
manufacturer instructions for vehicle serviced.
Open the cap with the washer
adding water.
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. See Engine . Fill the washer fluid tank only
Compartment Overview on
page 10-8 for reservoir location.
three-quarters full when it is
very cold. This allows for fluid
{ Caution
expansion if freezing occurs, Continuing to drive with worn-out
{ Caution which could damage the tank
if it is completely full.
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
. Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the windshield
washer. It can damage the Brakes Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the
windshield washer system This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly
and paint. brake pads have built-in wear applied. This does not mean
. Do not mix water with indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes.
ready-to-use washer fluid. warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. Properly torqued wheel nuts are
Water can cause the solution
The sound can come and go or be necessary to help prevent brake
(Continued) heard all the time when the vehicle pulsation. When tires are rotated,
is moving, except when applying the inspect brake pads for wear and
brake pedal firmly. evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
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proper sequence to torque new, approved replacement parts. There are only two reasons why the
specifications. See Capacities and If this is not done, the brakes might brake fluid level in the reservoir
Specifications on page 12-2. not work properly. For example, might go down:
Brake pads should be replaced as installing disc brake pads that are . The brake fluid level goes down
complete sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change because of normal brake lining
the balance between the front and wear. When new linings are
Brake Pedal Travel rear brakes — for the worse. The installed, the fluid level goes
braking performance expected can back up.
See your dealer if the brake pedal
change in many other ways if the
does not return to normal height, . A fluid leak in the brake
wrong replacement brake parts are
or if there is a rapid increase in hydraulic system can also cause
installed.
pedal travel. This could be a sign a low fluid level. Have the brake
that brake service might be hydraulic system fixed, since a
required. Brake Fluid
leak means that sooner or later
Brake Adjustment the brakes will not work well.
Every time the brakes are applied, Do not top off the brake fluid.
with or without the vehicle moving, Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
the brakes adjust for wear. If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
Replacing Brake System Parts when new brake linings are
The braking system on a vehicle is The brake master cylinder reservoir installed. Add or remove brake fluid,
complex. Its many parts have to be is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as as necessary, only when work is
of top quality and work well together indicated on the reservoir cap. See done on the brake hydraulic system.
if the vehicle is to have really good Engine Compartment Overview on
braking. The vehicle was designed page 10-8 for the location of the
and tested with top-quality brake reservoir.
parts. When parts of the braking
system are replaced, be sure to get
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What to Add
{ Warning Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid
If too much brake fluid is added, it from a sealed container. See
can spill on the engine and burn, Recommended Fluids and
if the engine is hot enough. You Lubricants on page 11-12.
or others could be burned, and Always clean the brake fluid
the vehicle could be damaged. reservoir cap and the area around
Add brake fluid only when work is the cap before removing it. This
done on the brake hydraulic helps keep dirt from entering the
system. reservoir.

When the brake fluid falls to a low With the vehicle not running for at { Warning
level, the brake warning light comes least one minute, the maximum fluid With the wrong kind of fluid in the
on. See Brake System Warning level (1) is at the top of the reservoir brake hydraulic system, the
Light on page 5-20. body. With the vehicle running, the
brakes might not work well. This
Checking Brake Fluid fluid level should be in the proper
could cause a crash. Always use
operating range (2) between the
Check brake fluid by looking at the MIN and MAX marks. If it is not, the proper brake fluid.
brake fluid reservoir. See Engine have the brake hydraulic system
Compartment Overview on checked to see if there is a leak.
page 10-8.
After work is done on the brake
hydraulic system, make sure the
level, with the vehicle running, is in
the proper operating range (2)
between the MIN and MAX marks.
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High Voltage Battery high voltage battery. There is

{ Caution If the vehicle is in a crash, the also information available at
sensing system may shut down the http://www.recyclemybattery.com.
. Using the wrong fluid can
badly damage brake high voltage system. When this Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
hydraulic system parts. For occurs, the high voltage battery is when fully charged, to keep the high
example, just a few drops of disconnected and the vehicle will voltage battery temperature ready
mineral-based oil, such as not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE for the next drive. This is important
engine oil, in the brake SOON message in the Driver when outside temperatures are
hydraulic system can damage Information Center (DIC) will be extremely hot or cold.
brake hydraulic system parts displayed. Before the vehicle can be A vehicle cover, which can reduce
so badly that they will have to operated again, it must be serviced sun loading on the vehicle and
be replaced. Do not let at your dealer. improve high voltage battery life, is
someone put in the wrong See “If a Crash Occurs” under available from your dealer.
kind of fluid. Collision Damage Repair on
page 13-8 and High Voltage Safety 12-Volt Battery
. If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, Information on page 1-19. If an The 12-volt battery is in the trunk,
the paint finish can be airbag has inflated, see What Will under the center compartment
damaged. Be careful not to You See after an Airbag Inflates? on cover. Refer to the replacement
spill brake fluid on the page 3-24. number shown on the original
vehicle. If you do, wash it off Only a trained service technician battery label when a new 12-volt
immediately. with the proper knowledge and tools battery is needed. The vehicle has
should inspect, test, or replace the an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)
high voltage battery. See your 12-volt battery. Installation of a
Battery dealer if the high voltage battery standard 12-volt battery will result in
This vehicle has a high voltage needs service. The dealer has reduced 12-volt battery life.
battery and a standard 12-volt information on how to recycle the
battery.
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When using a 12-volt battery and trickle charge from the

charger on the 12-volt AGM battery, Warning (Continued) underhood remote positive (+)
some chargers have an AGM and negative (−) terminals. See
battery setting on the charger. Starting on page 10-70 for tips on Jump Starting on page 10-70 for
If available, use the AGM setting on working around a battery without the location of these terminals.
the charger, to limit charge voltage getting hurt.
to 14.8 volts. Follow the charger
manufacturer's instructions.
{ Caution
Up to four weeks
The vehicle is equipped with an
. Plug in the high voltage battery
{ Warning charge cord if temperatures will
AGM/VRLA 12-volt battery, which
exceed 35°C (95°F) and keep can be damaged by using the
Battery posts, terminals, and incorrect type of trickle charger.
the 12-volt battery cables
related accessories contain lead An AGM/VRLA-compatible
connected.
and lead compounds, chemicals charger must be used, with the
known to the State of California to Four weeks to 12 months appropriate setting selected.
cause cancer and reproductive . Discharge the high voltage Follow the trickle charger
harm. Wash hands after handling. battery until two or three bars manufacturer instructions.
remain on the battery range
Vehicle Storage indicator (Battery symbol) on the After the battery cable is
instrument cluster. reconnected, it is possible that the
{ Warning . Do not plug in the high voltage
battery charge cord.
vehicle may not operate in Electric
Mode. If this happens, the high
12‐volt batteries have acid that voltage battery may need to be
. Remove the black negative (−)
can burn you and gas that can charged.
cable from the 12-volt battery
explode. You can be badly hurt if and attach a trickle charger to
you are not careful. See Jump the battery terminals or keep the
(Continued) 12-volt battery cables connected
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Electric Drive Unit Shift more than five seconds to place Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
the vehicle in Service Only vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
Lock Control Function Mode. See Power Button on your foot on the regular brake, set
Check page 9-16. Without applying the the electric parking brake.
regular brake, try to move the . To check the electric parking
{ Warning shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
brake's holding ability: With the
propulsion system active and the
When you are doing this moves out of P (Park), contact electric drive unit in N (Neutral),
inspection, the vehicle could your dealer for service. slowly remove foot pressure
move suddenly. If the vehicle from the regular brake pedal. Do
moves, you or others could be Park Brake and P (Park) this until the vehicle is held by
injured. Mechanism Check the electric parking brake only.
. To check the P (Park)
1. Before starting this check, be { Warning mechanism's holding ability:
sure there is enough room With the propulsion system
around the vehicle. It should be When you are doing this check, active, shift to P (Park). Then
parked on a level surface. the vehicle could begin to move. release the electric parking
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. You or others could be injured brake followed by the regular
See Electric Parking Brake on and property could be damaged. brake.
page 9-30. Make sure there is room in front Contact your dealer if service is
of the vehicle in case it begins to required.
Be ready to apply the regular roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle brake at once should the vehicle
begins to move. Wiper Blade Replacement
begin to move.
3. With the vehicle off and the Windshield wiper blades should be
brake not applied, press and inspected for wear and cracking.
hold the POWER O button for See the Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2.
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Replacement blades come in Headlamp Aiming

different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and Headlamp aim has been preset and
length, see Maintenance should need no further adjustment.
Replacement Parts on page 11-13. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
{ Caution If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by 2. Press the button in the middle of
your warranty. Do not allow the the wiper arm connector, and
wiper arm to touch the windshield. pull the wiper blade away from
the arm connector.
To replace the windshield wiper 3. Remove the wiper blade.
blade:
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper
1. Pull the windshield wiper blade replacement.
assembly away from the
windshield.
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Bulb Replacement License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket

2. Bulb
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on 3. Lamp Assembly
page 10-28. To replace one of these bulbs:
For any bulb‐changing procedure 1. Push the lamp assembly (3)
not listed in this section, contact toward the right.
your dealer.
2. Pull the lamp assembly down to
LED Lighting remove.

This vehicle has several LED lamps. 3. Turn the bulb socket (1)
For replacement of any LED lighting counterclockwise to remove it
assembly, contact your dealer. from the lamp assembly (3).
Lamp Assembly 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of
the bulb socket (1).
5. Push the replacement bulb
straight into the bulb socket and
turn the bulb socket clockwise to
install it into the lamp assembly.
6. Push the lamp assembly back
into position until the release tab
locks into place.

Bulb Assembly
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Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Electrical System

Overload
Exterior Lamp Bulb High Voltage Devices and
Number The vehicle has fuses and circuit
Wiring breakers to protect against an
License W5W LL electrical system overload.
Plate Lamp
{ Warning When the current electrical load is
For replacement bulbs not listed too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
Exposure to high voltage can and closes, protecting the circuit
here, contact your dealer. cause shock, burns, and even until the current load returns to
death. The high voltage normal or the problem is fixed. This
components in the vehicle can greatly reduces the chance of circuit
only be serviced by technicians overload and fire caused by
with special training. electrical problems.
High voltage components are Fuses and circuit breakers protect
identified by labels. Do not the following in the vehicle:
remove, open, take apart, . Headlamp Wiring
or modify these components.
High voltage cable or wiring has
. Windshield Wiper Motor
orange covering. Do not probe, . Power Windows and other
tamper with, cut, or modify high Power Accessories
voltage cable or wiring. Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
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borrowed. Choose some feature of If the overload is caused by an

the vehicle that is not needed to use electrical problem and not snow or { Caution
and replace it as soon as possible. ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Spilling liquid on any electrical
Headlamp Wiring Engine Compartment component on the vehicle may
An electrical overload may cause damage it. Always keep the
Fuse Block covers on any electrical
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the component.
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and the wiper control is turned off.
After removal of the blockage, the
wiper motor will restart when the
control is then moved to the desired
operating position. To open the fuse block cover, press
the clips at the front and back and
Although the circuit is protected
rotate the cover up to the side.
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice, may
cause wiper damage. Always clear
ice and heavy snow from the
windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
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Mini Amps Usage

Fuses
3 – Not Used
4 15A Ignition Coils/
Injectors
5 10A Column Lock
6a – Empty
6b – Empty
7 – Empty
8 – Empty
9 7.5A Heated Mirrors
10 5A Air
Conditioning
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Control Module
11 7.5A Traction Power
A fuse puller is in the engine Mini Amps Usage Inverter
compartment fuse block. Fuses Module –
The vehicle may not be equipped 1 15A Engine Control Battery
with all of the fuses, relays, and Module –
features shown. 12 – Not Used
Switched
Power 13 10A Cabin Heater
Pump and
2 7.5A Emissions Valve
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Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage

Fuses Fuses Fuses
14 – Not Used 32 5A Vehicle 38 10A Rechargeable
Integration Energy
15 15A Traction Power
Control Module Storage
Inverter
System (High
Module and 33 10A Run/Crank for
Voltage
Transmission Heated
Battery)
Control Module Steering
Coolant Pump
– Battery Wheel
39 10A Rechargeable
17 5A Engine Control 34 10A Vehicle
Energy
Module – Integration
Storage
Battery Control Module
System (High
– Battery
22 10A Left Voltage
High-Beam 35 – Not Used Battery)
Headlamp Control Module
36 10A Power
24 – Empty Electronics 40 10A Front
Coolant Pump Windshield
25 – Empty
37 5A Cabin Heater Washer
26 – Not Used
Control Module 41 10A Right
31 5A Adaptive High-Beam
Cruise Control/ Headlamp
Auto
Headlamp 46 – Empty
47 – Empty
49 – Empty
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Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage J-Case Amps Usage

Fuses Fuses Fuses
50 10A Run/Crank – 54 7.5A Run/Crank – 19 30A Power
Rear Vision Fuel System Window –
Camera, Control Front
Accessory Module, Air
20 – Empty
Power Module Conditioning
Control 21 30A Antilock
51 7.5A Run/Crank for
Module, On Brake
ABS, Aero
Board Charger, System
Shutter, VITM
Instrument Electronic
52 5A Engine Control Cluster, Control Unit
Module/ Automatic 23 – Empty
Transmission Occupant
Control Module Sensing, 27 40A AIR Pump
– Run/Crank Mirrors (PZEV Only)
53 7.5A Traction Power 28 – Empty
Inverter J-Case Amps Usage
29 30A Front Wipers
Module – Run/ Fuses
Crank 30 60A Antilock
16 20A AIR Solenoid
Brake
(PZEV Only)
System Motor
18 30A Rear
42 30A Cooling Fan
Defogger
– Right
Lower Grid
43 30A Front Wipers
44 40A Charger
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J-Case Amps Usage Micro Usage Instrument Panel Fuse

Fuses Relays Block (Left Side)
45 – Empty 1 Empty
48 30A Cooling Fan 2 AIR Solenoid
– Left (PZEV Only)
6 Empty
Mini Relays Usage
8 Empty
3 Powertrain
10 Empty
4 Heated Mirrors
7 Empty Ultra Micro Usage
Relays
9 AIR Pump
(PZEV Only) 5 Empty
11 Empty The left instrument panel fuse block
12 Empty is on the left side end of the
instrument panel, behind the end
13 Empty cap. To access the fuses, insert a
14 Run/Crank plastic tool between the end panel
and the instrument panel, and
carefully release the end cap
retaining clips. When all clips are
released, remove the panel.
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To reinstall the door, insert the

forward edge hook feature, and
press around the edges of the end
cap to reengage all of the clips.

A fuse puller is in the engine Fuses Amps Usage

compartment fuse block.
F3 10A Instrument
The vehicle may not be equipped Cluster
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. F4 10A Infotainment
Display,
Fuses Amps Usage
Steering
F1 20A Power Outlet/ Wheel
Cigarette Control
Lighter – Top Switches
of IP
F5 10A Heating,
Storage Bin
Ventilation, &
F2 15A Infotainment Air
(HMI, CD) Conditioning
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Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage

F6 10A Airbag Lamps/Left F16 5A Wireless
(Sensing Daytime Charger
Diagnostic Running
Lamp/Left F17 – Empty
Module/
Passenger Parking F18 – Empty
Sensing Lamps/Trunk
Module) Release
Relays Usage
Relay
F7 15A Data Link Control/ R1 Retained Accessory
Connector, Washer Power Relay for
Left (Primary) Pump Relay Power Outlets
F8 10A Column Lock Control/
R2 Empty
Switch
F9 10A OnStar Indicator R3 Empty
F10 15A Body Control Lights R4 Empty
Module 1/ F11 15A Body Control
Body Control Module 4/Left
Module Diodes Usage
Headlamp
Electronics/ Diode Empty
Keyless F12 – Empty
Entry/Power F13 – Empty
Moding/
Center High F14 – Empty
Mounted F15 20A Power Outlet
Stoplamp/ (Inside
License Plate Console Bin)
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Instrument Panel Fuse To reinstall the door, insert the

forward edge hook feature, and
Block (Right Side) press around the edges of the end
cap to reengage all of the clips.

The right instrument panel fuse

block is on the right side end of the
instrument panel, behind the end
cap. To access the fuses, insert a
plastic tool between the end panel
and the instrument panel, and
carefully release the end cap
retaining clips. When all clips are
released, remove the panel.
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Fuses Amps Usage

F5 7.5A Body Control
Module 2/
Body Control
Module
Electronics/
Trunk Lamp/
Right
Daytime
Running
Lamp/Shifter
Lock/Switch
Backlighting
A fuse puller is in the engine Fuses Amps Usage
compartment fuse block. F6 15A Tilt/Telescope
F3 10A Motorized Column
The vehicle may not be equipped Cup Holder
with all of the fuses, relays, and F7 7.5A Body Control
features shown. F4 15A Body Control Module 6/
Module 3/ Map Lights/
Fuses Amps Usage
Right Courtesy
F1 2A Steering Headlamp Lights/
Wheel Switch Back-up
F2 10A Auto Lamp
Headlamp
Leveling
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Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage

F8 15A Body Control F17 – Empty
Module 7/Left
F18 – Empty
Front Turn
Signal/Right
Rear Stop Relays Usage
and Turn R1 Empty
Signal Lamp
R2 Glove Box Door
F9 – Empty
R3 Empty
F10 15A Data Link
Connector, R4 Empty
Right
(Secondary) Diodes Usage
F11 7.5A Universal DIODE Empty
Garage Door
Opener, Rain
Sensor, Front
Camera
F12 30A Blower Motor
F13 – Empty
F14 – Empty
F15 – Empty
F16 10A Glove Box
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Rear Compartment Fuse

Block

There are two rear compartment

fuse blocks, located on the left side
of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Amps Usage
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. F1 – Empty
F2 15A Fuel System
Control
Module
F3 5A Passive
Entry/Passive
Start
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Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage Relays Usage

F4 15A Heated Seats F10 5A Regulated R1 Rear Defog
Voltage (Upper Grid)
F5 2A Regulated
Control/
Voltage R2 Trunk Release
Ultrasonic
Control,
Front and R3 Empty
Current
Rear Parking R4 Empty
Sensor
Assist, Side
F6 10A Fuel (Diurnal Blind Zone R5 Empty
Valve and R6 Empty
F11 15A Horn
Evap. Leak
Check F12 – Empty R7/R8 Horn
Module)
F13 30A Electric
F7 15A Accessory Parking Diodes Usage
Power Brake DIODE Empty
Module
F14 30A Rear Defog
Cooling Fan
(Upper Grid)
F8 30A Amplifier
F15 – Empty
F9 – Empty
F16 10A Trunk
Release
F17 – Empty
F18 – Empty
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Fuses Amps Usage

F12 30A Driver
Power Seat
F13 30A Passenger
Power Seat
F14 – Empty
F15 – Empty
F16 – Empty
F17 – Empty
F18 – Empty
Fuses Amps Usage
Fuses Amps Usage Relays Usage
F7 10A Mirror/
F1 – Empty Window/Seat R1 Empty
Switch
F2 15A Radio R2 Empty
F8 20A Passive
F3 10A Pedestrian R3 Empty
Entry/Passive
Protection
Start 2 R4 Empty
F4 10A CDC
F9 15A Heated
F5 10A Memory Seat Seat 2 Diodes Usage
Module
F10 – Empty DIODE Empty
F6 – Empty
F11 – Empty
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Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)

Tires There could be a blowout and . Overinflated tires are more
Every new GM vehicle has a serious crash. See Vehicle likely to be cut, punctured,
high-quality tires made by a Load Limits on page 9-12. or broken by a sudden
leading tire manufacturer. See . Underinflated tires pose impact — such as when
the warranty manual for the same danger as pressure.
information regarding the tire overloaded tires. The . Worn or old tires can
warranty and where to get resulting crash could cause a crash. If the tread
service. For additional cause serious injury. is badly worn,
information refer to the tire Check all tires frequently replace them.
manufacturer. to maintain the . Replace any tires that
recommended pressure.
{ Warning Tire pressure should be
have been damaged by
impacts with potholes,
checked when the tires
. Poorly maintained and curbs, etc.
are cold.
improperly used tires are . Improperly repaired tires
dangerous. (Continued)
can cause a crash. Only
. Overloading the tires can the dealer or an
cause overheating as a authorized tire service
result of too much flexing. (Continued)
(Continued)
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identified by the last two characters With winter tires, there may be
Warning (Continued) of this TPC code, which will decreased dry road traction,
be “MS.” increased road noise, and shorter
center should repair, replace, Consider installing winter tires on tread life. After changing to winter
dismount, and mount the tires. the vehicle if frequent driving on tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
snow or ice-covered roads is handling and braking.
. Do not spin the tires in
excess of 56 km/h expected. All-season tires provide If using winter tires:
(35 mph) on slippery adequate performance for most . Use tires of the same brand and
winter driving conditions, but they
surfaces such as snow, tread type on all four wheel
may not offer the same level of positions.
mud, ice, etc. Excessive traction or performance as winter
spinning may cause the tires on snow or ice-covered roads. . Use only radial ply tires of the
tires to explode. See Winter Tires on page 10-43. same size, load range, and
speed rating as the original
Winter Tires equipment tires.
All-Season Tires
This vehicle was not originally Winter tires with the same speed
This vehicle may come with rating as the original equipment tires
all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter
tires are designed for increased may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
designed to provide good overall and ZR speed rated tires. If winter
performance on most road surfaces traction on snow and ice-covered
roads. Consider installing winter tires with a lower speed rating are
and weather conditions. Original chosen, never exceed the tire's
equipment tires designed to GM's tires on the vehicle if frequent
driving on ice or snow covered maximum speed capability.
specific tire performance criteria
have a TPC specification code roads is expected. See your dealer
molded onto the sidewall. Original for details regarding winter tire
equipment all-season tires can be availability and proper tire selection.
Also, see Buying New Tires on
page 10-56.
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Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire week of the year 2010 would
Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date
Useful information about a tire is Specification): Original of 0310.
molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to
examples show a typical (4) Tire Identification Number
GM's specific tire performance (TIN): The letters and numbers
passenger tire sidewall. criteria have a TPC specification following the DOT code are the
code molded onto the sidewall. Tire Identification Number (TIN).
GM's TPC specifications meet or The TIN shows the
exceed all federal safety manufacturer and plant code,
guidelines. tire size, and date the tire was
(3) DOT (Department of manufactured. The TIN is
Transportation): The molded onto both sides of the
Department of Transportation tire, although only one side may
(DOT) code indicates that the have the date of manufacture.
tire is in compliance with the (5) Tire Ply Material : The type
U.S. Department of of cord and number of plies in
Transportation Motor Vehicle the sidewall and under the tread.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example Safety Standards.
(1) Tire Size: The tire size is a (6) Uniform Tire Quality
DOT Tire Date of Grading (UTQG): Tire
combination of letters and Manufacture: The last four
numbers used to define a manufacturers are required to
digits of the TIN indicate the tire grade tires based on three
particular tire's width, height, manufactured date. The first two
aspect ratio, construction type, performance factors: treadwear,
digits represent the week traction, and temperature
and service description. See the (01-52) and the last two digits,
“Tire Size” illustration later in this the year. For example, the third
section for more detail.
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resistance. For more information the tire size means a passenger (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of
see Uniform Tire Quality vehicle tire engineered to the wheel in inches.
Grading on page 10-58. standards set by the U.S. Tire (6) Service Description: These
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation and Rim Association. characters represent the load
Load Limit: Maximum load that (2) Tire Width: The three-digit index and speed rating of the
can be carried and the number indicates the tire section tire. The load index represents
maximum pressure needed to width in millimeters from the load carrying capacity a tire
support that load. sidewall to sidewall. is certified to carry. The speed
(3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit rating is the maximum speed a
Tire Designations number that indicates the tire tire is certified to carry a load.
Tire Size height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size Tire Terminology and
The following is an example of a Definitions
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
typical passenger vehicle
item 3 of the illustration, it would Air Pressure : The amount of
tire size.
mean that the tire's sidewall is air inside the tire pressing
60 percent as high as it is wide. outward on each square inch of
(4) Construction Code: A letter the tire. Air pressure is
code is used to indicate the type expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
of ply construction in the tire. or psi (pounds per square inch).
The letter R means radial ply Accessory Weight : The
construction; the letter D means combined weight of optional
(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: diagonal or bias ply accessories. Some examples of
The United States version of a construction; and the letter B optional accessories are, electric
metric tire sizing system. The means belted-bias ply
letter P as the first character in construction.
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drive unit, power windows, before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT : Gross Axle
power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Weight Rating for the front axle.
conditioning. on page 10-48. See Vehicle Load Limits on
Aspect Ratio : The relationship Curb Weight : The weight of a page 9-12.
of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight
Belt : A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the Rating for the rear axle. See
cords that is located between maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Vehicle Load Limits on
the plies and the tread. Cords and coolant, but without page 9-12.
may be made from steel or other passengers and cargo. Intended Outboard Sidewall :
reinforcing materials. DOT Markings : A code molded The side of an asymmetrical tire,
Bead : The tire bead contains into the sidewall of a tire that must always face outward
steel wires wrapped by steel signifying that the tire is in when mounted on a vehicle.
cords that hold the tire onto compliance with the U.S. Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric
the rim. Department of Transportation unit for air pressure.
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A
in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification tire used on light duty trucks and
alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric some multipurpose passenger
90 degrees to the centerline of designator which can also vehicles.
the tread. identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index : An assigned
Cold Tire Pressure : The production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279
amount of air pressure in a tire, date of production. that corresponds to the load
measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight carrying capacity of a tire.
or psi (pounds per square inch) Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-12.
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Maximum Inflation Pressure : Outward Facing Sidewall : Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic
The maximum air pressure to The side of an asymmetrical tire tire in which the ply cords that
which a cold tire can be inflated. that has a particular side that extend to the beads are laid at
The maximum air pressure is faces outward when mounted on 90 degrees to the centerline of
molded onto the sidewall. a vehicle. The side of the tire the tread.
Maximum Load Rating : The that contains a whitewall, bears Rim : A metal support for a tire
load rating for a tire at the white lettering, or bears and upon which the tire beads
maximum permissible inflation manufacturer, brand, and/or are seated.
pressure for that tire. model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same Sidewall : The portion of a tire
Maximum Loaded Vehicle moldings on the other sidewall between the tread and the bead.
Weight : The sum of curb of the tire. Speed Rating : An
weight, accessory weight, alphanumeric code assigned to
vehicle capacity weight, and Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A
tire used on passenger cars and a tire indicating the maximum
production options weight. speed at which a tire can
some light duty trucks and
Normal Occupant Weight : multipurpose vehicles. operate.
The number of occupants a Traction : The friction between
vehicle is designed to seat Recommended Inflation
Pressure : Vehicle the tire and the road surface.
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs). See The amount of grip provided.
Vehicle Load Limits on manufacturer's recommended
page 9-12. tire inflation pressure as shown Tread : The portion of a tire that
on the tire placard. See Tire comes into contact with
Occupant Distribution : Pressure on page 10-48 and the road.
Designated seating positions. Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-12. Treadwear Indicators : Narrow
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread
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of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the

(1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire : Load on an individual tire { Caution
When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor
on page 10-55. weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight. Underinflated tires, or tires
Grading Standards) : A tire Vehicle Placard : A label that do not have enough air,
information system that provides permanently attached to a can result in:
consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle's . Tire overloading and
tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original overheating which could
treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and lead to a blowout.
determined by tire recommended inflation pressure.
manufacturers using See “Tire and Loading
. Premature or
government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle irregular wear.
The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9-12. . Poor handling.
sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
Tire Quality Grading on Tire Pressure
. Reduced fuel economy.
page 10-58. Overinflated tires, or tires that
Tires need the correct amount of
Vehicle Capacity Weight : The have too much air, can
air pressure to operate
result in:
number of designated seating effectively.
positions multiplied by 68 kg . Unusual wear.
(150 lbs) plus the rated cargo . Poor handling.
load. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-12.
. Rough ride.
. Needless damage from
road hazards.
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The Tire and Loading How to Check of the tire valve to release air.
Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type Re-check the tire pressure with
indicates the original equipment gauge to check the tire the tire gauge.
tires and the correct cold tire pressure. Proper tire inflation Return the valve caps on the
inflation pressures. The cannot be determined by looking valve stems to keep out dirt and
recommended pressure is the at the tire. Check the tire moisture and prevent leaks.
minimum air pressure needed to inflation pressure when the tires
support the vehicle's maximum are cold, meaning the vehicle Tire Pressure Monitor
load carrying capacity. has not been driven for at least System
For additional information three hours or no more than
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
regarding how much weight the 1.6 km (1 mi). (TPMS) uses radio and sensor
vehicle can carry, and an Remove the valve cap from the technology to check tire pressure
example of the Tire and Loading tire valve stem. Press the tire levels. The TPMS sensors monitor
Information label, see Vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to the air pressure in your tires and
Load Limits on page 9-12. How get the pressure measurement. transmit tire pressure readings to a
the vehicle is loaded affects If the cold tire inflation pressure receiver located in the vehicle.
vehicle handling and ride matches the recommended Each tire, including the spare (if
comfort. Never load the vehicle pressure on the Tire and provided), should be checked
with more weight than it was Loading Information label, no monthly when cold and inflated to
designed to carry. further adjustment is necessary. the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
When to Check If the inflation pressure is low, vehicle placard or tire inflation
Check the tires once a month add air until the recommended pressure label. (If your vehicle has
or more. pressure is reached. If the tires of a different size than the size
inflation pressure in high, press indicated on the vehicle placard or
on the metal stem in the center
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tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or
should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire alternate tires and wheels allow the
inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale. TPMS to continue to function
As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been properly.
vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction See Tire Pressure Monitor
tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the Operation on page 10-50.
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly. See Radio Frequency Statement on
pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is page 13-15.
of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure
under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for Tire Pressure Monitor
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then Operation
should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated. This vehicle may have a Tire
soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as The TPMS is designed to warn the
significantly under-inflated tire long as the malfunction exists. driver when a low tire pressure
causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is condition exists. TPMS sensors are
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be mounted onto each tire and wheel
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire assembly, excluding the spare tire
tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS and wheel assembly. The TPMS
vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety sensors monitor the air pressure in
ability. of reasons, including the installation the tires and transmit the tire
of replacement or alternate tires or pressure readings to a receiver
Please note that the TPMS is not a
wheels on the vehicle that prevent located in the vehicle.
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly.
responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction
pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
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about the DIC operation and on page 10-54, Tire Rotation on

displays see Driver Information page 10-54 and Tires on
Center (DIC) on page 5-38. page 10-42.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when { Caution
the vehicle is first started, and then
When a low tire pressure condition turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Tire sealant materials are not all
is detected, the TPMS illuminates could be an early indicator that the the same. A non-approved tire
the low tire pressure warning light air pressure is getting low and sealant could damage the TPMS
on the instrument cluster. If the needs to be inflated to the proper sensors. TPMS sensor damage
warning light comes on, stop as pressure. caused by using an incorrect tire
soon as possible and inflate the sealant is not covered by the
A Tire and Loading Information
tires to the recommended pressure vehicle warranty. Always use only
label, attached to your vehicle,
shown on the Tire and Loading the GM approved tire sealant
shows the size of the original
Information label. See Vehicle Load available through your dealer or
equipment tires and the correct
Limits on page 9-12. included in the vehicle.
inflation pressure for the tires when
A message to check the pressure in they are cold. See Vehicle Load
a specific tire displays in the Driver Limits on page 9-12, for an example Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits
Information Center (DIC). The low of the Tire and Loading Information use a GM approved liquid tire
tire pressure warning light and the label and its location. Also see Tire sealant. Using non-approved tire
DIC warning message come on at Pressure on page 10-48. sealants could damage the TPMS
each ignition cycle until the tires are sensors. See Tire Sealant and
The TPMS can warn about a low
inflated to the correct inflation Compressor Kit on page 10-63 for
tire pressure condition but it does
pressure. Using the DIC, tire information regarding the inflator kit
not replace normal tire
pressure levels can be viewed. For materials and instructions.
maintenance. See Tire Inspection
additional information and details
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TPMS Malfunction Light and

. The TPMS sensor matching . Operating electronic devices or
Message process was not done or not being near facilities using radio
completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the
The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The TPMS could cause the TPMS
if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light and the DIC sensors to malfunction.
are missing or inoperable. When the message should go off after
system detects a malfunction, the If the TPMS is not functioning
successfully completing the properly it cannot detect or signal a
low tire warning light flashes for sensor matching process. See
about one minute and then stays on low tire condition. See your dealer
"TPMS Sensor Matching for service if the TPMS malfunction
for the remainder of the ignition Process" later in this section.
cycle. A DIC warning message also light and DIC message come on
displays. The malfunction light and
. One or more TPMS sensors are and stay on.
DIC warning message come on at missing or damaged. The
malfunction light and the DIC TPMS Sensor Matching
each ignition cycle until the problem Process
is corrected. Some of the conditions message should go off when the
that can cause these to come TPMS sensors are installed and Each TPMS sensor has a unique
on are: the sensor matching process is identification code. The identification
performed successfully. See code needs to be matched to a new
. One of the road tires has been your dealer for service. tire/wheel position after rotating the
replaced with the spare tire, vehicle’s tires or replacing one or
if equipped. The spare tire does
. Replacement tires or wheels do
not match the original equipment more of the TPMS sensors. The
not have a TPMS sensor. The TPMS sensor matching process
malfunction light and DIC tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
other than those recommended should also be performed after
message should go off after the replacing a spare tire with a road
road tire is replaced and the could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. See Buying tire containing the TPMS sensor.
sensor matching process is The malfunction light and the DIC
performed successfully. See New Tires on page 10-56.
message should go off at the next
“TPMS Sensor Matching ignition cycle. The sensors are
Process” later in this section. matched to the tire/wheel positions,
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using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Use the five-way DIC control on 8. Proceed to the passenger side
following order: driver side front tire, the right side of the steering front tire, and repeat Step 7.
passenger side front tire, passenger wheel to scroll to the Tire 9. Proceed to the passenger side
side rear tire, and driver side rear. Pressure screen under the DIC rear tire, and repeat Step 7.
See your dealer for service or to info page. See Driver
purchase a relearn tool. Information Center (DIC) on 10. Proceed to the driver side rear
page 5-38. tire, and repeat Step 7. The
There are two minutes to match the horn sounds two times to
first tire/wheel position, and 5. Press and hold the SEL button indicate the sensor
five minutes overall to match all four in the center of the five-way DIC identification code has been
tire/wheel positions. If it takes control. matched to the driver side rear
longer, the matching process stops The horn sounds twice to signal tire, and the TPMS sensor
and must be restarted. the receiver is in relearn mode matching process is no longer
The TPMS sensor matching and the TIRE LEARNING active. The TIRE LEARNING
process is: ACTIVE message displays on ACTIVE message on the DIC
1. Set the parking brake. the DIC screen. display screen goes off.

2. Place the vehicle power mode in 6. Start with the driver side 11. Shut the ignition off.
ON/RUN. See Power Button on front tire. 12. Set all four tires to the
page 9-16. 7. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure
3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info the tire sidewall, near the valve level as indicated on the Tire
display option is turned on. The stem. Then press the button to and Loading Information label.
info displays on the DIC can be activate the TPMS sensor.
turned on and off through the A horn chirp confirms that the
Settings menu. See Driver sensor identification code has
Information Center (DIC) on been matched to this tire and
page 5-38. wheel position.
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Tire Inspection
. The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of
including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the
vehicle has one, be inspected damage.
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month. Tire Rotation
Replace the tire if: Tires should be rotated every
. The indicators at three or 12 000 km (7,500 mi). The first
more places around the tire rotation is the most important.
can be seen. See Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2. Use this rotation pattern when
. There is cord or fabric
showing through the tire's Tires are rotated to achieve a rotating the tires.
rubber. more uniform wear for all tires. Adjust the front and rear tires to
. The tread or sidewall is Anytime unusual wear is the recommended inflation
cracked, cut, or snagged noticed, rotate the tires as soon pressure on the Tire and
deep enough to show cord or as possible, check for proper tire Loading Information label after
fabric. inflation pressure, and check for the tires have been rotated. See
damaged tires or wheels. If the Tire Pressure on page 10-48
. The tire has a bump, bulge, unusual wear continues after the and Vehicle Load Limits on
or split. rotation, check the wheel page 9-12.
alignment. See When It Is Time Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
for New Tires on page 10-55 System. See Tire Pressure
and Wheel Replacement on Monitor Operation on
page 10-60. page 10-50.
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Check that all wheel nuts are tire rotation to prevent corrosion Treadwear indicators are one way to
properly tightened. See “Wheel or rust build-up. Do not get tell when it is time for new tires.
Nut Torque” under Capacities grease on the flat wheel Treadwear indicators appear when
and Specifications on mounting surface or on the the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
or less of tread remaining. See Tire
page 12-2. wheel nuts or bolts.
Inspection on page 10-54 and Tire
Rotation on page 10-54.
{ Warning When It Is Time for New
The rubber in tires ages over time.
Tires This also applies to the spare tire,
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is Factors such as maintenance, if the vehicle has one, even if it is
fastened, can make wheel temperatures, driving speeds, never used. Multiple factors
vehicle loading, and road conditions including temperatures, loading
nuts become loose after a conditions, and inflation pressure
affect the wear rate of the tires.
time. The wheel could come maintenance affect how fast aging
off and cause a crash. When takes place. GM recommends that
changing a wheel, remove any tires, including the spare if
rust or dirt from places where equipped, be replaced after
the wheel attaches to the six years, regardless of tread wear.
vehicle. In an emergency, a The tire manufacture date is the last
cloth or a paper towel can be four digits of the DOT Tire
used, however, use a scraper Identification Number (TIN) which is
or wire brush to remove all molded into one side of the tire
sidewall. The first two digits
rust or dirt. represent the week (01–52) and the
last two digits, the year. For
Lightly coat the center of the example, the third week of the year
wheel hub with wheel bearing 2010 would have a four-digit DOT
grease after a wheel change or date of 0310.
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Vehicle Storage replacement tires are needed, Braking and handling

Tires age when stored normally GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park buying tires with the same TPC affected if all the tires are not
a vehicle that will be stored for at Spec rating. replaced at the same time.
least a month in a cool, dry, clean GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and
area away from direct sunlight to
system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done,
slow aging. This area should be free all four tires should wear out at
of grease, gasoline, or other critical specifications that impact
the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire
substances that can deteriorate Rotation on page 10-54.
rubber. vehicle, including brake system
performance, ride and handling, However, if it is necessary to
Parking for an extended period can replace only one axle set of
cause flat spots on the tires that
traction control, and tire
pressure monitoring worn tires, place the new tires
may result in vibrations while on the rear axle.
driving. When storing a vehicle for performance. GM's TPC Spec
at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed
raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment
weight from the tires. tires have an all-season tread tires may not be available for H,
design, the TPC spec number V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated
Buying New Tires will be followed by MS, for mud tires. Never exceed the winter
GM has developed and matched and snow. See Tire Sidewall tires’ maximum speed capability
specific tires for the vehicle. The Labeling on page 10-44. when using winter tires with a
original equipment tires installed GM recommends replacing worn lower speed rating.
were designed to meet General tires in complete sets of four.
Motors Tire Performance Criteria Uniform tread depth on all tires
Specification (TPC Spec) will help to maintain the
system rating. When performance of the vehicle.
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The Tire and Loading

{ Warning { Warning Information Label indicates the
Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the original equipment tires on the
improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits
to mount or dismount a tire rim flanges to develop cracks on page 9-12, for the label
could cause injury or death. after many miles of driving. location and more information
Only your dealer or authorized A tire and/or wheel could fail about the Tire and Loading
tire service center should suddenly and cause a crash. Information label.
mount or dismount the tires. Use only radial-ply tires with
the wheels on the vehicle. Different Size Tires and
Wheels
{ Warning If the vehicle tires must be If wheels or tires are installed that
are a different size than the original
replaced with a tire that does not
Mixing tires of different sizes, have a TPC Spec number, make equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
brands, or types may cause performance, including its braking,
sure they are the same size,
loss of control of the vehicle, ride and handling characteristics,
load range, speed rating, and stability, and resistance to rollover
resulting in a crash or other construction (radial) as the may be affected. If the vehicle has
vehicle damage. Use the original tires. electronic systems such as antilock
correct size, brand, and type brakes, rollover airbags, traction
of tire on all wheels. Vehicles that have a tire
pressure monitoring system control, electronic stability control,
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
could give an inaccurate
of these systems can also be
low-pressure warning if non-TPC affected.
Spec rated tires are installed.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System on page 10-49.
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Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of

{ Warning Grading 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
If different sized wheels are used, or to some limited-production
Quality grades can be found tires.
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder While the tires available on
tires not recommended for those General Motors passenger cars
wheels are selected. This and maximum section width. For
example: and light trucks may vary with
increases the chance of a crash respect to these grades, they
and serious injury. Only use GM Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal
specific wheel and tire systems Temperature A safety requirements and
developed for the vehicle, and
The following information relates additional General Motors Tire
have them properly installed by a
to the system developed by the Performance Criteria (TPC)
GM certified technician.
United States National Highway standards.
See Buying New Tires on
Traffic Safety Administration All Passenger Car Tires Must
page 10-56 and Accessories and (NHTSA), which grades tires by Conform to Federal Safety
Modifications on page 10-2. treadwear, traction, and Requirements In Addition To
temperature performance. This These Grades.
applies only to vehicles sold in
the United States. The grades Treadwear
are molded on the sidewalls of The treadwear grade is a
most passenger car tires. The comparative rating based on the
Uniform Tire Quality Grading wear rate of the tire when tested
(UTQG) system does not apply under controlled conditions on a
to deep tread, winter tires, specified government test
compact spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire
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graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory
one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum
the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The
graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is
performance of tires depends characteristics. established for a tire that is
upon the actual conditions of properly inflated and not
Temperature
their use, however, and may overloaded. Excessive speed,
depart significantly from the The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive
norm due to variations in driving (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in
habits, service practices and representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat
differences in road to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure.
characteristics and climate. ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire
Traction conditions on a specified indoor Balance
The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, high temperature can cause the The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
and C. Those grades represent material of the tire to degenerate
provide the longest tire life and best
the tire's ability to stop on wet and reduce tire life, and overall performance. Adjustments to
pavement as measured under excessive temperature can lead wheel alignment and tire balancing
controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The grade are not necessary on a regular
specified government test C corresponds to a level of basis. Consider an alignment check
surfaces of asphalt and performance which all if there is unusual tire wear or the
concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet vehicle is significantly pulling to one
have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety side or the other. Some slight pull to
Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and the left or right, depending on the
assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of crown of the road and/or other road
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surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel

or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor Caution (Continued)
vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new
road, the tires and wheels may need GM original equipment parts. ground clearance, and tire
to be rebalanced. See your dealer clearance to the body and
chassis.
for proper diagnosis. { Warning
Wheel Replacement Using the wrong replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts can be dangerous. It could
{ Warning
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming affect the braking and handling of Never use oil or grease on studs
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and the vehicle. Tires can lose air, or the threads of the wheel nuts.
wheel nuts should be replaced. and cause loss of control, causing The wheel nuts might come loose
If the wheel leaks air, replace it. a crash. Always use the correct and the wheel could fall off,
Some aluminum wheels can be wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel causing a crash.
repaired. See your dealer if any of nuts for replacement.
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of { Warning
wheel that is needed. { Caution Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
Each new wheel should have the
same load-carrying capacity, The wrong wheel can also cause tightened wheel nuts can cause
diameter, width, and offset, and problems with bearing life, brake the wheel to become loose and
should be mounted the same way cooling, speedometer or even come off. This could lead to
as the one it replaces. odometer calibration, headlamp a crash. Be sure to use the
aim, bumper height, vehicle correct wheel nuts. If you have to
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)

replace them, be sure to get new fail suddenly and cause a crash. conditions. Follow that
GM original equipment When replacing wheels, use a manufacturer's instructions. To
wheel nuts. new GM original equipment avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
wheel. and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels.
{ Caution Tire Chains If traction devices are used, install
Improperly tightened wheel nuts them on the front tires.
can lead to brake pulsation and { Warning
rotor damage. To avoid expensive Do not use tire chains. There is If a Tire Goes Flat
brake repairs, evenly tighten the not enough clearance. Tire chains
wheel nuts in the proper This vehicle has a tire sealant and
used on a vehicle without the compressor kit. See Tire Sealant
sequence and to the proper proper amount of clearance can
torque specification. and Compressor Kit on page 10-63.
cause damage to the brakes, There is no spare tire, no tire
suspension, or other vehicle changing equipment, and no place
Used Replacement Wheels parts. The area damaged by the to store a tire.
tire chains could cause loss of
To properly lift this vehicle, see
{ Warning control and a crash.
Lifting the Vehicle on page 10-3.
Use another type of traction
Replacing a wheel with a used device only if its manufacturer
one is dangerous. How it has recommends it for the vehicle's
been used or how far it has been tire size combination and road
driven may be unknown. It could
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It is unusual for a tire to blowout 3. Put the shift lever in P (Park).

while driving, especially if the tires { Warning See Shifting Into Park on
are maintained properly. See Tires page 9-19.
on page 10-42. If air goes out of a Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire. 4. Turn off the engine.
tire, it is much more likely to leak
out slowly. But if there ever is a Re-inflating a tire after it has been 5. Inspect the flat tire.
blowout, here are a few tips about driven on while severely
If the tire has been separated from
what to expect and what to do: underinflated or flat may cause a
the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,
blowout and a serious crash. or has a puncture larger than
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire 6 mm (0.25 in), the tire is too
create a drag that pulls the vehicle
that has been driven on while severely damaged for the tire
toward that side. Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and grip the severely underinflated or flat. sealant and compressor kit to be
steering wheel firmly. Steer to Have your dealer or an authorized effective. See Roadside Service on
maintain lane position, and then tire service center repair or page 13-5.
gently brake to a stop, well off the replace the flat tire as soon as
If the tire has a puncture less than
road, if possible. possible.
6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area of
A rear blowout, particularly on a the tire, see Tire Sealant and
curve, acts much like a skid and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire Compressor Kit on page 10-63.
may require the same correction as and wheel damage by driving slowly
used in a skid. Stop pressing the to a level place and stopping, well
accelerator pedal and steer to off the road, if possible.
straighten the vehicle. It may be 1. Turn on the hazard warning
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake flashers. See Hazard Warning
to a stop, well off the road, Flashers on page 6-5.
if possible.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
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Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and

Compressor Kit
{ Warning compressor kit, there may not be a
spare tire, tire changing equipment,
Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not
{ Warning the tire to rupture and you or
others could be injured. Be sure
be a place to store a tire.
Running the engine in Extended to read and follow the tire sealant The tire sealant and compressor
Range Mode in an enclosed area and compressor kit instructions can be used to temporarily seal
with poor ventilation is dangerous. and inflate the tire to its punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in
Engine exhaust may enter the the tread area of the tire. It can also
recommended pressure. Do not
be used to inflate an
vehicle. Engine exhaust contains exceed the recommended
underinflated tire.
carbon monoxide (CO) which pressure.
cannot be seen or smelled. It can If the tire has been separated from
cause unconsciousness and even the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,
death. Never run the engine in or has a large puncture, the tire is
Extended Range Mode in an { Warning too severely damaged for the tire
enclosed area that has no fresh sealant and compressor kit to be
Storing the tire sealant and effective. See Roadside Service on
air ventilation. For more compressor kit or other page 13-5.
information, see Engine Exhaust equipment in the passenger
on page 9-27. Read and follow all of the tire
compartment of the vehicle could
sealant and compressor kit
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
instructions.
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store the tire
sealant and compressor kit in its
original location.
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The kit includes: 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air There is only enough sealant to seal
or Air Only) one tire. After usage, the sealant
2. On/Off Button canister and sealant/air hose
3. Pressure Gauge assembly must be replaced. See
4. Pressure Deflation Button “Removal and Installation of the
(If equipped) Sealant Canister” following.
5. Tire Sealant Canister Using the Tire Sealant and
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Compressor Kit to Temporarily
7. Air Only Hose (Black) Seal and Inflate a
8. Power Plug Punctured Tire
9. Canister Release Button
(Under Sealant/Air Hose) Follow the directions closely for
correct sealant usage.
Tire Sealant
Read and follow the safe handling
instructions on the label adhered to
the sealant canister.
Check the tire sealant expiration
date on the sealant canister. The
sealant canister should be replaced
before its expiration date.
Replacement sealant canisters are
available at your local dealer. See
“Removal and Installation of the
Sealant Canister” following.
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heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from
This will help to inflate the tire the flat tire by turning it
faster. counterclockwise.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6)
and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem. Turn it
to a level place. Turn on the hazard clockwise until it is tight.
warning flashers. See Hazard 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the
Warning Flashers on page 6-5. accessory power outlet in the
See If a Tire Goes Flat on vehicle. Unplug all items from
page 10-61 for other important other accessory power outlets.
safety warnings. See Power Outlets on page 5-6.
Do not remove any objects that If the vehicle has an accessory
have penetrated the tire. power outlet, do not use the
1. Remove the tire sealant and cigarette lighter.
compressor kit from its storage If the vehicle only has a cigarette
location. See Storing the Tire lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Sealant and Compressor Kit on Do not pinch the power plug
page 10-70. cord in the door or window.
2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
and the power plug (8). must be running while using the
3. Place the kit on the ground. air compressor.
Make sure the tire valve stem is 8. Press and turn the selector
When using the tire sealant and positioned close to the ground switch (1) counterclockwise to
compressor kit during cold so the hose will reach it. the Sealant + Air position.
temperatures, warm the kit in a
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9. Press the on/off button (2) to reading. The compressor may therefore, Steps 12–18 must be
turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the done immediately after
compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached. Step 11.
The compressor will inject Be careful while handling the
sealant and air into the tire. { Caution tire sealant and compressor kit
The pressure gauge (3) will as it could be warm after
If the recommended pressure usage.
initially show a high pressure cannot be reached after
while the compressor pushes the approximately 25 minutes, the 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from
sealant into the tire. Once the vehicle should not be driven the accessory power outlet in
sealant is completely dispersed farther. The tire is too severely the vehicle.
into the tire, the pressure will 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (6)
damaged and the tire sealant and
quickly drop and start to rise counterclockwise to remove it
compressor kit cannot inflate the
again as the tire inflates with from the tire valve stem.
air only. tire. Remove the power plug from
the accessory power outlet and 14. Replace the tire valve
10. Inflate the tire to the unscrew the inflating hose from stem cap.
recommended inflation the tire valve. See Roadside
pressure using the pressure 15. Replace the sealant/air hose
Service on page 13-5.
gauge (3). The recommended (6), and the power plug (8)
inflation pressure can be found back in their original location.
on the Tire and Loading 11. Press the on/off button (2) to
Information label. See Tire turn the tire sealant and
Pressure on page 10-48. compressor kit off.
The pressure gauge (3) may The tire is not sealed and will
read higher than the actual tire continue to leak air until the
pressure while the compressor vehicle is driven and the
is on. Turn the compressor off sealant is distributed in the tire;
to get an accurate pressure
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16. If the flat tire was able to inflate severely damaged and the tire Using the Tire Sealant and
to the recommended inflation sealant cannot seal the tire. Compressor Kit without
pressure, remove the See Roadside Service on Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
maximum speed label from the page 13-5. Punctured)
sealant canister (5) and place it If the tire pressure has not
in a highly visible location. To use the air compressor to inflate
dropped more than 68 kPa a tire with air only and not sealant:
Do not exceed the speed on (10 psi) from the recommended
this label until the damaged tire inflation pressure, inflate the
is repaired or replaced. tire to the recommended
17. Return the equipment to its inflation pressure.
original storage location in the 20. Wipe off any sealant from the
vehicle. wheel, tire, and vehicle.
18. Immediately drive the vehicle 21. Dispose of the used sealant
8 km (5 mi) to distribute the canister (5) and sealant/air
sealant in the tire. hose (6) assembly at a local
19. Stop at a safe location and dealer or in accordance with
check the tire pressure. Refer local state codes and practices.
to Steps 1–11 under “Using the 22. Replace it with a new canister
Tire Sealant and Compressor available from your dealer.
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a 23. After temporarily sealing a tire
Tire (Not Punctured).” using the tire sealant and
If the tire pressure has fallen compressor kit, take the
more than 68 kPa (10 psi) vehicle to an authorized dealer
below the recommended within a 161 km (100 mi) of
inflation pressure, stop driving driving to have the tire repaired
the vehicle. The tire is too or replaced.
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If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the
and wheel damage by driving slowly accessory power outlet in the
to a level place. Turn on the hazard vehicle. Unplug all items from
warning flashers. See Hazard other accessory power outlets.
Warning Flashers on page 6-5. See Power Outlets on page 5-6.
See If a Tire Goes Flat on If the vehicle has an accessory
page 10-61 for other important power outlet, do not use the
safety warnings. cigarette lighter.
1. Remove the tire sealant and If the vehicle only has a cigarette
compressor kit from its storage lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
location. See Storing the Tire Do not pinch the power plug
Sealant and Compressor Kit on cord in the door or window.
page 10-70.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
2. Unwrap the air only hose (7) and must be running while using the
the power plug (8). air compressor.
3. Place the kit on the ground. 8. Press and turn the selector
Make sure the tire valve stem is switch (1) clockwise to the Air
positioned close to the ground Only position.
so the hose will reach it. 9. Press the on/off button (2) to
4. Remove the tire valve stem cap turn the compressor on.
from the flat tire by turning it The compressor will inflate the
counterclockwise. tire with air only.
5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until it is tight.
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10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (2) to
recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and
pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
gauge (3). The recommended Be careful while handling the
inflation pressure can be found tire sealant and compressor kit
on the Tire and Loading as it could be warm after
Information label. See Tire usage.
Pressure on page 10-48.
12. Unplug the power plug (8) from
The pressure gauge (3) may the accessory power outlet in
read higher than the actual tire the vehicle.
pressure while the compressor
is on. Turn the compressor off 13. Disconnect the air only hose
to get an accurate reading. (7) from the tire valve stem by The tire sealant and compressor kit
The compressor may be turned turning it counterclockwise, and has an accessory adapter located in
on/off until the correct pressure replace the tire valve stem cap. a compartment on the bottom of its
is reached. 14. Replace the air only hose (7) housing that may be used to inflate
If you inflate the tire higher and the power plug (8) and air mattresses, balls, etc.
than the recommended cord back in their original
locations.
Removal and Installation of the
pressure you can adjust the
Sealant Canister
excess pressure by pressing 15. Place the equipment in the
the pressure deflation original storage location in the To remove the sealant canister:
button (4), if equipped, until the vehicle. 1. Unwrap the sealant hose.
proper pressure reading is
reached. This option is only 2. Press the canister release
functional when using the air button (9).
only hose (7). 3. Pull up and remove the canister.
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4. Replace with a new canister 3. Remove the tire sealant and Jump Starting
which is available from your compressor kit.
dealer. Jump starting is connecting jumper
To store the tire sealant and
cables between the two vehicles to
5. Push the new canister into compressor kit, reverse the steps.
enable vehicle starting. If the ELR or
place.
another vehicle has a run-down
12-volt battery, it can be jump
Storing the Tire Sealant started using good condition jumper
and Compressor Kit cables.
To access the tire sealant and
compressor kit: { Warning
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on The high voltage battery cannot
page 2-13. be jump started either with
2. Lift and remove the cover. another vehicle or battery
charger. Personal injury, death,
or damage to the vehicle could
result.
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and negative (−) terminals on the

{ Warning { Warning 12-volt battery in the rear
cargo area.
Batteries are dangerous and can Electric fans can start up even
cause injury. Batteries contain when the engine is not running
acid and can explode or ignite. and can cause injury. Keep
They contain electricity that can hands, clothing, and tools away
burn. Follow the exact steps from any underhood electric fans.
provided or injuries could occur.
Using an open flame near a
battery can cause battery gas to
explode; you or others could be
{ Caution
hurt. Battery acid can cause Ignoring these steps could result
blindness. in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
Be sure the battery in the other
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
vehicle has enough water. Add 1. Positive (+) Terminal
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
water if the level is low. A low
will not work, and it could damage 2. Negative (−) Terminal
water level could cause explosive
the vehicle.
gas to be present. 1. The other vehicle used to jump
start the ELR must have a
Battery fluid contains acid that
Jump Starting the ELR 12-volt battery with a negative
can burn. If battery fluid gets in
ground system.
eyes or on skin; flush with water If the ELR will not start, the 12-volt
and get medical help immediately. battery may be run down. To jump
start the ELR jumper cables are
connected directly to the positive (+)
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under the load floor access

{ Caution { Caution cover in the rear cargo area.
Open the access covers for the
If the other vehicle does not have If any accessories are left on or positive (+) terminal (1) and the
a 12-volt system with a negative plugged in during the jump negative (−) terminal (2).
ground, both vehicles can be starting procedure, they could be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that damaged. The repairs would not 6. Check that the jumper cables do
has a 12-volt system with a be covered by the vehicle not have loose or missing
negative ground for jump starting. warranty. Whenever possible, turn insulation or a shock could result
and the vehicles could be
off or unplug all accessories on
damaged.
2. Park both vehicles close enough either vehicle when jump starting.
Before connecting the jumper
so that the jumper cables can
cables, here are some basic
reach both vehicles' positive (+) 3. Turn off the ignition on the other things to know. Positive (+)
and negative (−) terminals. The vehicle. Turn off the radio, all jumper cable goes to positive (+)
vehicles must not touch each lamps, and accessories that are battery terminal or a remote
other. It could cause an not needed in both vehicles. positive (+) terminal if available.
unwanted ground connection Unplug accessories from the Negative (−) jumper cable goes
that could damage both vehicles' cigarette lighter or the accessory to negative (−) battery terminal
electrical systems. power outlets. This avoids or a remote negative (−) terminal
Put both vehicles in P (Park) for sparks and helps save both if available. Do not connect
an automatic transmission or batteries and accessories. positive (+) to negative (−) or
electric drive unit. For a manual 4. Locate the positive (+) and there will be a short that may
transmission, place the vehicle negative (−) terminals on the damage the battery and other
in Neutral and set the parking other vehicle. parts of the vehicle.
brake.
5. Locate the positive (+) and
negative (−) battery terminals on
the ELR. The access cover is
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3. Connect the black negative (−) Disconnecting the Jumper Cables

{ Caution jumper cable to the negative (−) 1. Disconnect the black negative
battery terminal of the other (−) jumper cable from the ELR.
If the jumper cables are vehicle battery. Do not let the
connected or removed in the Do not let the other end of the
other end touch anything until cable touch anything until after
wrong order, electrical shorting the next step.
may occur and damage the the next step.
vehicle. The repairs would not be 4. Connect the other end of the 2. Disconnect the black negative
covered by the vehicle warranty. black negative (−) jumper cable (−) jumper cable from the other
to the negative (−) terminal (2) of vehicle with the good battery.
Always connect and remove the
the ELR.
jumper cables in the correct order, 3. Disconnect the red positive (+)
making sure that the cables do 5. Press the POWER O button to jumper cable from the other
not touch each other or other start. This will wake up the vehicle. Do not let the other end
metal. electronics on the ELR. After the of the cable touch anything until
instrument cluster initializes, the after the next step.
Connecting the Jumper Cables ELR will use power from the
high voltage battery to charge 4. Disconnect the red positive (+)
1. Connect the red positive (+) the 12-volt battery. The jumper jumper cable from the ELR.
jumper cable to the positive (+) cables can then be Jump Starting Another Vehicle
terminal (1) of the ELR. Do not disconnected. If the ELR does
let the other end of the cable not start, call your dealer or When using the ELR to jump start
touch metal. Roadside Service. See another vehicle with a run-down
Roadside Service on page 13-5. battery, jumper cables are
2. Connect the other end of the red connected directly to the positive (+)
positive (+) jumper cable to the and negative (−) terminals on the
positive (+) terminal of the other 12-volt battery in the rear
vehicle. cargo area.
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2. Park both vehicles close enough 3. Turn off both vehicles. Turn off
so that the jumper cables can the radio, all lamps, and
reach both vehicles' positive (+) accessories that are not needed
and negative (−) terminals. The in both vehicles. Unplug
vehicles must not touch each accessories from the cigarette
other. It could cause an lighter or the accessory power
unwanted ground connection outlets. This avoids sparks and
that could damage both vehicles' helps save both batteries and
electrical systems. accessories.
Put both vehicles in P (Park) for 4. Locate the positive (+) and
an automatic transmission or negative (−) terminals on the
electric drive unit. For a manual vehicle with the run-down
1. Positive (+) Terminal transmission, place the vehicle battery.
2. Negative (−) Terminal in Neutral and set the parking 5. Locate the positive (+) and
brake. negative (−) battery terminals on
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a the ELR. The access cover is
negative ground system. { Caution under the load floor access
cover in the rear cargo area.
If any accessories are left on or Open the access covers for the
{ Caution plugged in during the jump positive (+) terminal (1) and the
starting procedure, they could be negative (−) terminal (2).
If the other vehicle does not have damaged. The repairs would not
a 12-volt system with a negative be covered by the vehicle
ground, both vehicles can be warranty. Whenever possible, turn
damaged. Only use a vehicle that off or unplug all accessories on
has a 12-volt system with a either vehicle when jump starting.
negative ground for jump starting.
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6. Check that the jumper cables do 3. Connect the black negative (−)
not have loose or missing { Caution jumper cable to the negative (−)
insulation or a shock could result battery terminal of the ELR. Do
and the vehicles could be If the jumper cables are not let the other end touch
damaged. connected or removed in the anything until the next step.
wrong order, electrical shorting
Before connecting the jumper may occur and damage the 4. Make the final connection to a
cables, here are some basic vehicle. The repairs would not be heavy, unpainted metal engine
things to know. Positive (+) covered by the vehicle warranty. part or to the remote negative
jumper cable goes to positive (+) (−) terminal on the other vehicle
Always connect and remove the
battery terminal or a remote with the run-down battery.
jumper cables in the correct order,
positive (+) terminal if available.
Negative (−) jumper cable goes making sure that the cables do 5. Press the POWER O button to
to remote negative (−) terminal if not touch each other or other start the ELR. This will wake up
available, or a heavy, unpainted metal. the electronics on the ELR. The
metal engine part or a solid engine will only start if it is
engine ground on the vehicle Connecting the Jumper Cables needed.
with the run-down battery. 6. Try to start the other vehicle that
1. Connect the red positive (+)
Do not connect positive (+) to jumper cable to the positive (+) had the run-down battery. If it
negative (−) or there will be a terminal of the other vehicle with will not start after a few tries, it
short that may damage the the run-down battery. Use a probably needs service.
battery or other parts of the remote positive (+) terminal if Disconnecting the Jumper Cables
vehicle. Do not connect the available. Do not let the other
negative (−) cable to the 1. Disconnect the black negative
end touch metal.
negative (−) terminal on the (−) jumper cable from the other
run-down battery because this 2. Connect the other end of the red vehicle that had the run-down
can cause sparks. positive (+) jumper cable to the battery. Do not let the other end
positive (+) battery terminal of of the cable touch anything until
the ELR. after the next step.
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2. Disconnect the black negative Towing the Vehicle

(−) jumper cable from the ELR.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+)
jumper cable from the ELR. Do
{ Caution
not let the other end of the cable Incorrectly towing a disabled
touch anything until after the vehicle may cause damage to the
next step. vehicle. The disabled vehicle
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) should be towed on a flatbed car
jumper cable from the other carrier. Use care when there is
vehicle. low ground clearance and/or
5. Return the positive (+) and special equipment. Attempting to
negative (−) terminal covers to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed
without following the proper steps 3. Place the tow chain hooks (2)
their original positions. into one of the torque box
could damage the vehicle.
openings (1) behind the front
wheels.
Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
To load a vehicle onto a flatbed
carrier:
1. The vehicle must be on a flat
surface.
2. The front tires must be properly
inflated. If necessary, move a
rear tire to the front to replace a
flat or damaged tire.
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6. After the front tires are on the

flatbed adjust the flatbed upward
to provide additional clearance
between the air dam, fascia, and
flatbed.
7. When the fascia has enough
clearance to clear the flatbed,
lower the flatbed, and finish
pulling the vehicle onto the
flatbed.
8. Use the proper nylon strap
harnesses around the tires to
4. Place a 1.2 m (4 ft) X 102 mm 5. Ramps (2) are required for the secure them to the flatbed car
(4 in) X 102 mm (4 in) wood front fascia (3) to clear the carrier.
beam (4) under the front cradle flatbed (1). The ramp height
crossmember (3), and on top of should be approximately 102 mm
both tow chains (5) to ensure the (4 in). Lower the flatbed onto the
tow chains do not come into set of ramps.
contact with the front fascia (1).
Try to minimize the contact of { Caution
the chains with the flexible
air dam (2). If ramps are not used, the front
fascia will come into contact with
the flatbed and may cause
damage. Always use ramps.
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If the vehicle is parked off the vehicle with all four wheels on the
shoulder of the road, at an angle { Caution ground. Dolly towing is towing the
that it cannot be pulled onto a vehicle with two wheels on the
flatbed, a hook/chain can be placed When using tow straps to move ground and two wheels up on a
into either of the front torque box the vehicle, damage may occur if device known as a dolly.
openings to pull the vehicle onto a the tow straps contact the rear
fascia. Do not let the tow straps Here are some important things to
flat surface. Make sure that the consider before recreational vehicle
chains do not come in contact with contact the rear fascia.
towing:
the rocker panel (1) or the front
fascia (2). . The towing capacity of the
If you cannot access the front
torque box openings, wrap a tow towing vehicle. Read the tow
strap through one, or both of the vehicle manufacturer's
rear trailing arms (1) between the recommendations.
bushing and torque tube, and pull . How far the vehicle can be
the vehicle onto a flat surface. Do towed. Some vehicles have
not wrap the tow strap around the restrictions on how far and how
rear torque tube (2). long they can tow.
. Whether the vehicle has the
Recreational Vehicle proper towing equipment. See
Towing your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice
Recreational vehicle towing refers to and equipment
towing the vehicle behind another recommendations.
vehicle such as a motor home. The
two most common types of . Is the vehicle ready to be towed.
recreational vehicle towing are Just as preparing the vehicle for
known as dinghy towing and dolly a long trip, make sure the
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle is prepared to be towed.
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Dinghy Towing towed, a dolly should be used. See 4. Set the parking brake and
the information on dolly towing remove the key.
following. 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a
Dolly Towing from the Front straight-ahead position with a
clamping device designed for
towing.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Check for adequate rear fascia
to ground clearance.
Dolly Towing from the Rear

{ Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the drive The vehicle can be towed from the
unit could be damaged. Repairs front using a dolly. To tow the
would not be covered by the vehicle using a dolly:
vehicle warranty. Do not tow the 1. Attach the dolly to the tow
vehicle with all four wheels on the vehicle following the dolly
ground. manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the
The vehicle was not designed to be dolly.
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be 3. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
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{ Caution Appearance Care Caution (Continued)

Towing the vehicle from the rear, Exterior Care products can be obtained from
with the front wheels on the your dealer. Follow all
ground, could damage the drive Locks manufacturer directions regarding
unit, and front fascia. Do not tow Locks are lubricated at the factory. correct product usage, necessary
the vehicle from the rear with the Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and
front wheels on the ground. absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any
locks greased after using. See vehicle care product.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12.
Washing the Vehicle { Caution
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct Avoid using high-pressure
sunlight. washes closer than 30 cm (12 in)
to the surface of the vehicle. Use
of power washers exceeding
{ Caution 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result
Do not use petroleum-based, in damage or removal of paint
acidic, or abrasive cleaning and decals.
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic This symbol e is on any
parts. If damage occurs, it would underhood compartment electrical
not be covered by the vehicle center that should not be power
warranty. Approved cleaning
(Continued)
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washed. This could cause damage melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
that would not be covered by the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from Caution (Continued)
vehicle warranty. industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage the vehicle's finish if they non-abrasive waxes and polishes
If using an automatic car wash, that are made for a basecoat/
follow the car wash instructions. The remain on painted surfaces. Wash
the vehicle as soon as possible. clearcoat paint finish on the
windshield wiper must be off. vehicle.
Remove any accessories that may If necessary, use non-abrasive
be damaged or interfere with the car cleaners that are marked safe for
wash equipment. painted surfaces to remove foreign To keep the paint finish looking new,
matter. keep the vehicle garaged or
Rinse the vehicle well, before covered whenever possible.
washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild
cleaning agents completely. If they polishing should be done to remove Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
are allowed to dry on the surface, residue from the paint finish. See Moldings
they could stain. your dealer for approved cleaning
products.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
{ Caution
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, Failure to clean and protect the
spotting. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint bright metal moldings can result
as damage can occur. in a hazy white finish or pitting.
Finish Care This damage would not be
Application of aftermarket clearcoat { Caution covered by the vehicle warranty.
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces Machine compounding or
are damaged, see your dealer to aggressive polishing on a
have the damage assessed and basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
repaired. Foreign materials such as may damage it. Use only
calcium chloride and other salts, ice (Continued)
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The bright metal moldings on the Front Air Deflector Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and
damage always follow these Stripes
cleaning instructions:
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
. Be sure the molding is cool to soft cloth, and a car washing soap
the touch before applying any to clean exterior lamps, lenses,
cleaning solution. emblems, decals and stripes. Follow
. Use a cleaning solution instructions under "Washing the
approved for aluminum. Some Vehicle" previously in this section.
cleaners are highly acidic or Lamp covers are made of plastic,
contain alkaline substances and and some have a UV protective
can damage the moldings. coating.
. Always dilute a concentrated Use only lukewarm water, a soft
cleaner according to the cloth, and mild car washing soap to
manufacturer’s instructions. 1. Outer Air Deflector
2. Inner Air Deflector clean exterior lamps and lenses. Do
. Do not use chrome cleaners. not clean or wipe them while they
3. Tab
are dry.
. Do not use cleaners that are not 4. Slot
intended for automotive use. Do not use any of the following on
The front air deflector directs the
lamp covers:
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the airflow under the vehicle.
vehicle after washing to protect . Abrasive or caustic agents.
If it becomes detached, insert the
and extend the molding finish. tab into the slot. Repeat for the . Washer fluids and other cleaning
other side. agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the
manufacturer.
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. Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at
or other harsh cleaners. least once a year. Hot, dry climates
Clear debris from the air intakes,
. Ice scrapers or other hard items. may require more frequent
between the hood and windshield,
application. Black marks from
. Aftermarket appearance caps or when washing the vehicle.
rubber material on painted surfaces
covers while the lamps are can be removed by rubbing with a
illuminated, due to excessive Windshield and Wiper Blades
clean cloth. See Recommended
heat generated. Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants on
with glass cleaner. page 11-12.
{ Caution Clean rubber blades using lint-free
Tires
cloth or paper towel soaked with
Failure to clean lamps properly windshield washer fluid or a mild Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
can cause damage to the lamp detergent. Wash the windshield clean the tires.
cover that would not be covered thoroughly when cleaning the
by the vehicle warranty. blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
{ Caution
treatments may cause wiper Using petroleum-based tire
streaking.
{ Caution Replace the wiper blades if they are
dressing products on the vehicle
may damage the paint finish and/
Using wax on low gloss black worn or damaged. Damage can be or tires. When applying a tire
finish stripes can increase the caused by extreme dusty dressing, always wipe off any
gloss level and create a conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, overspray from all painted
non-uniform finish. Clean low snow, and ice. surfaces on the vehicle.
gloss stripes with soap and
Weatherstrips
water only.
Apply Dielectric silicone grease on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
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Wheels and Trim — Aluminum Inspect power steering for proper

or Chrome { Caution hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild To avoid surface damage, do not
soap and water to clean the wheels. use strong soaps, chemicals, Visually check constant velocity joint
After rinsing thoroughly with clean abrasive polishes, cleaners, boots and axle seals for leaks.
water, dry with a soft, clean towel. brushes, or cleaners that contain Body Component Lubrication
A wax may then be applied. acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
{ Caution approved cleaners. Also, never hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the
steel fuel door hinge unless the
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
Chrome wheels and other chrome components are plastic. Applying
chrome-plated wheels through an
trim may be damaged if the silicone grease on weatherstrips
automatic car wash that uses
vehicle is not washed after driving with a clean cloth will make them
silicone carbide tire cleaning last longer, seal better, and not stick
on roads that have been sprayed brushes. Damage could occur
with magnesium, calcium, or squeak.
and the repairs would not be
or sodium chloride. These covered by the vehicle warranty. Underbody Maintenance
chlorides are used on roads for
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
conditions such as ice and dust.
Steering, Suspension, and use plain water to flush dirt and
Always wash the chrome with
Chassis Components debris from the vehicle's underbody.
soap and water after exposure. Your dealer or an underbody car
Visually inspect steering, washing system can do this. If not
suspension, and chassis removed, rust and corrosion can
components for damaged, loose, develop.
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year.
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Sheet Metal Damage dark spots etched into the paint on any switches or controls.
surface. Refer to “Finish Care” Cleaners should be removed
If the vehicle is damaged and
previously in this section. quickly. Never allow cleaners to
requires sheet metal repair or
remain on the surface being
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion Interior Care cleaned for extended periods
of time.
material to parts repaired or To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
replaced to restore corrosion regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Cleaners may contain solvents that
protection. Immediately remove any soils. Note can become concentrated in the
that newspapers or dark garments interior. Before using cleaners, read
Original manufacturer replacement
that can transfer color to home and adhere to all safety instructions
parts will provide the corrosion
furnishings can also permanently on the label. While cleaning the
protection while maintaining the
transfer color to the vehicle's interior, maintain adequate
vehicle warranty.
interior. ventilation by opening the doors and
Finish Damage windows.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
Quickly repair minor chips and dust from knobs and crevices on the To prevent damage, do not clean
scratches with touch-up materials instrument cluster. Using a mild the interior using the following
available from your dealer to avoid soap solution, immediately remove cleaners or techniques:
corrosion. Larger areas of finish hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect . Never use a razor or any other
damage can be corrected in your repellent from all interior surfaces or sharp object to remove a soil
dealer's body and paint shop. permanent damage may result. from any interior surface.
Chemical Paint Spotting Your dealer may have products for . Never use a brush with stiff
cleaning the interior. Use cleaners bristles.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon specifically designed for the
and attack painted vehicle surfaces surfaces being cleaned to prevent
. Never rub any surface
causing blotchy, ring-shaped permanent damage. Apply all aggressively or with excessive
discolorations, and small, irregular cleaners directly to the cleaning pressure.
cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly
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. Do not use laundry detergents or Fabric/Carpet/Suede
dishwashing soaps with { Caution Start by vacuuming the surface
degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
use approximately 20 drops per To prevent scratching, never use using a soft brush attachment. If a
3.8 L (1 gal) of water. abrasive cleaners on automotive rotating brush attachment is being
A concentrated soap solution will glass. Abrasive cleaners or used during vacuuming, only use it
leave a residue that creates aggressive cleaning may damage on the floor carpet. Before cleaning,
streaks and attracts dirt. Do not the rear window defogger. gently remove as much of the soil
use solutions that contain strong as possible using one of the
or caustic soap. following techniques:
Cleaning the windshield with water
. Do not heavily saturate the during the first three to six months
. Gently blot liquids with a paper
upholstery when cleaning. of ownership will reduce tendency towel. Continue blotting until no
to fog. more soil can be removed.
. Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.
. For solid soils, remove as much
Speaker Covers as possible prior to vacuuming.
Interior Glass Vacuum around a speaker cover To clean:
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric gently, so that the speaker will not
be damaged. Clean spots with just 1. Saturate a clean lint-free
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
water and mild soap. colorfast cloth with water.
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Microfiber cloth is recommended
Commercial glass cleaners may be Coated Moldings to prevent lint transfer to the
used, if necessary, after cleaning
Coated moldings should be cleaned. fabric or carpet.
the interior glass with plain water.
. When lightly soiled, wipe with a 2. Remove excess moisture by
sponge or soft lint-free cloth gently wringing until water does
dampened with water. not drip from the cleaning cloth.
. When heavily soiled, use warm
soapy water.
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3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather,
soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces,
center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and
a clean area frequently to Natural Open Pore Wood
prevent forcing the soil in to the For vehicles with high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays, use a Surfaces
fabric.
microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Use a soft microfiber cloth
4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the dampened with water to remove
soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle dust and loose dirt. For a more
longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could thorough cleaning, use a soft
the soil to the cleaning cloth. scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth dampened with a
5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to mild soap solution.
removed, use a mild soap clean. Never use window cleaners
or solvents. Periodically hand wash
solution followed only by plain
water. the microfiber cloth separately,
{ Caution
using mild soap. Do not use bleach Soaking or saturating leather,
If the soil is not completely or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly
removed, it may be necessary to especially perforated leather, as
and air dry before next use. well as other interior surfaces,
use a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small may cause permanent damage.
hidden area for colorfastness before { Caution Wipe excess moisture from these
using a commercial upholstery surfaces after cleaning and allow
Do not attach a device with a
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring them to dry naturally. Never use
formation occurs, clean the entire suction cup to the display. This
heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot
fabric or carpet. may cause damage and would
removers. Do not use cleaners
not be covered by the warranty.
Following the cleaning process, a that contain silicone or wax-based
paper towel can be used to blot products. Cleaners containing
excess moisture. (Continued)
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Caution (Continued)
Cargo Cover and Floor Mats
Convenience Net
these solvents can permanently Wash with warm water and mild { Warning
change the appearance and feel detergent. Do not use chlorine
of leather or soft trim and are not bleach. Rinse with cold water, and If a floor mat is the wrong size or
recommended. then dry completely. is not properly installed, it can
interfere with the pedals.
Care of Safety Belts Interference with the pedals can
Do not use cleaners that increase cause unintended acceleration
Keep belts clean and dry.
gloss, especially on the instrument and/or increased stopping
panel. Reflected glare can decrease
visibility through the windshield { Warning distance which can cause a crash
and injury. Make sure the floor
under certain conditions.
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. mat does not interfere with the
It may severely weaken them. In pedals.
{ Caution a crash, they might not be able to
Use of air fresheners may cause provide adequate protection. Use the following guidelines for
permanent damage to plastics Clean safety belts only with mild proper floor mat usage:
and painted surfaces. If an air soap and lukewarm water.
. The original equipment floor
freshener comes in contact with mats were designed for your
any plastic or painted surface in vehicle. If the floor mats need
the vehicle, blot immediately and replacing, it is recommended
clean with a soft cloth dampened that GM certified floor mats be
with a mild soap solution. purchased. Non-GM floor mats
Damage caused by air fresheners may not fit properly and may
would not be covered by the interfere with the pedals. Always
vehicle warranty. check that the floor mats do not
interfere with the pedals.
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. Use the floor mat with the Reinstall by lining up the floor mat
correct side up. Do not turn retainer openings over the carpet
it over. retainers and snap into position.
. Do not place anything on top of Make sure the floor mat is properly
the driver side floor mat. secured in place.
. Use only a single floor mat on Verify the floor mat does not
the driver side. interfere with the pedals.
. Do not place one floor mat on
top of another.
Removing and Replacing the
Floor Mats
Pull up on the rear of the floor mat
to unlock each retainer and remove.
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2 NOTES
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Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place

for routine maintenance such as oil
Maintenance Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
changes and tire rotations and
additional maintenance items like
the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help blades.
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 protect against major repair

Maintenance Schedule
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may
{ Caution
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 also help to maintain the value of Damage caused by improper
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the maintenance can lead to costly
Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have
Special Application repairs and may not be covered
all required maintenance performed. by the vehicle warranty.
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Your dealer has trained technicians Maintenance intervals, checks,
Additional Maintenance who can perform required inspections, recommended fluids,
and Care maintenance using genuine and lubricants are important to
Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have keep the vehicle in good working
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 up-to-date tools and equipment for condition.
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many
Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and
Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy The Tire Rotation and Required
Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online Services are the responsibility of the
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 scheduling to assist with service vehicle owner. It is recommended to
Maintenance Replacement needs. have your dealer perform these
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Your dealer recognizes the Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
Maintenance Records importance of providing keep the vehicle in good working
Maintenance Records . . . . . . 11-14 competitively priced maintenance condition, improves fuel economy,
and repair services. With trained and reduces vehicle emissions.
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Because of the way people use

. Frequently towing a trailer.
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
Maintenance
. Used for high speed or
There may need to be more competitive driving. Schedule
frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services -
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services
Normal are for vehicles that: service.
At Each Fuel Stop
. Carry passengers and cargo Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
. Check the engine oil level. See
within recommended limits on Engine Oil on page 10-9.
the Tire and Loading Information Required Services - Severe chart.
label. See Vehicle Load Limits Once a Month
on page 9-12. { Warning . Check the tire inflation
. Are driven on reasonable road Performing maintenance work can pressures. See Tire Pressure on
surfaces within legal driving page 10-48.
be dangerous and can cause
limits. serious injury. Perform . Inspect the tires for wear. See
. Use the recommended fuel. See maintenance work only if the Tire Inspection on page 10-54.
Fuel on page 9-66. required information, proper tools, . Check the windshield washer
Refer to the information in the and equipment are available. fluid level. See Washer Fluid on
Maintenance Schedule Additional If they are not, see your dealer to page 10-19.
Required Services - Normal chart. have a trained technician do the . Engine, power electronics, and
work. See Doing Your Own high voltage battery pack
The Additional Required Services -
Service Work on page 10-5. coolant level checks. See
Severe are for vehicles that are:
Cooling System (Engine) on
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic page 10-14 or Cooling System
in hot weather. (High Voltage Battery) on
. Mainly driven in hilly or page 10-15 or Cooling System
mountainous terrain. (Power Electronics and Charger
Modules) on page 10-16.
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Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required

. Check tire inflation pressures.
Services Every 12 000 km/ See Tire Pressure on
Every 24 months or when the page 10-48.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON 7,500 mi
message displays, change the
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
engine oil and filter as soon as Inspection on page 10-54.
the vehicle, and perform the
possible, within the next 1 000 km/ following services. See Tire . Visually check for fluid leaks.
600 mi. The engine oil and filter Rotation on page 10-54. . Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
must be changed at least once . Check engine oil level and oil See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
every 24 months. After each oil and
life percentage. If needed, page 10-13.
filter change, the oil life system must
be reset. See Engine Oil Life change engine oil and filter, and . Inspect brake system.
System on page 10-12. More reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10-9 and Engine Oil
. Visually inspect steering,
frequent changes may be required suspension, and chassis
when the vehicle is exposed to a Life System on page 10-12.
components for damaged, loose,
corrosive environment, such as . Check engine coolant level. See or missing parts or signs of
areas of high humidity, along an Engine Coolant on page 10-16. wear. See Exterior Care on
ocean coast, and/or areas that page 10-80.
. Check windshield washer fluid
apply road salt during winter.
level. See Washer Fluid on . Check restraint system
Your trained dealer technician can page 10-19. components. See Safety System
perform this work. If the engine oil Check on page 3-18.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
life system is reset accidentally,
blades for wear, cracking, . Visually inspect fuel system for
service the vehicle within 5 000 km/
or contamination. See Exterior damage or leaks.
3,000 mi since the last service.
Care on page 10-80. Replace
Reset the oil life system when the . Visually inspect exhaust system
worn or damaged wiper blades.
oil is changed. and nearby heat shields for
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10-25. loose or damaged parts.
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. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care on page 10-80.
. Check electric drive unit shift
lock control function. See
Electric Drive Unit Shift Lock
Control Function Check on
page 10-25.
. Check parking brake and electric
drive unit mechanism. See Park
Brake and P (Park) Mechanism
Check on page 10-25.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required.
. Check tire sealant expiration
date, if equipped. See Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit on
page 10-63.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi

4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Change electric drive unit fluid. Change filter if
serviceable.
@
Drain and fill engine, power electronics, and high
voltage battery cooling systems. (4)
@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
Replace brake fluid. (6) @
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Footnotes — Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever

Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying,
Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage;
(1) Or every two years, whichever replace, if needed.
comes first. More frequent (6) Or every 10 years, whichever
replacement may be needed if the comes first.
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, areas with poor air quality,
or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if
there is a reduction in air flow,
excessive window fogging, or odors.
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first.
(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
(Engine) on page 10-14 or Cooling
System (High Voltage Battery) on
page 10-15 or Cooling System
(Power Electronics and Charger
Modules) on page 10-16.
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1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi

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2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi

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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Change electric drive unit fluid. Change filter if
serviceable.
@ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Drain and fill engine, power electronics, and high
voltage battery cooling systems. (4)
@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
Replace brake fluid. (6) @
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Footnotes — Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application

Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying,
Services - Severe excessive cracking, or damage; Services
(1) Or every two years, whichever replace, if needed. . Severe Commercial Use
comes first. More frequent (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis
replacement may be needed if the comes first. components every 5 000 km/
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy 3,000 mi.
traffic, areas with poor air quality, . Have underbody flushing service
or areas with high dust levels.
performed. See "Underbody
Replacement may also be needed if
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
there is a reduction in air flow,
on page 10-80.
excessive window fogging, or odors.
. Have the air conditioning system
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines
flushed and refilled and
and hoses for proper hook-up,
desiccant replaced every
routing, and condition.
10 years.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first.
(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
(Engine) on page 10-14 or Cooling
System (High Voltage Battery) on
page 10-15 or Cooling System
(Power Electronics and Charger
Modules) on page 10-16.
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Additional Battery Brakes

The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are
Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving.
Your vehicle is an important additional electrical accessories. . Signs of brake wear may include
investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing
may help to avoid future costly start the vehicle, maintain a noises, or difficulty stopping.
repairs. To maintain vehicle battery with full cranking power. . Trained dealer technicians have
performance, additional
maintenance services may be . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment
required. the diagnostic equipment to test to inspect the brakes and
the battery and ensure that the recommend quality parts
It is recommended that your dealer connections and cables are engineered for the vehicle.
perform these services — their corrosion-free.
trained dealer technicians know Fluids
your vehicle best. Your dealer can Belts Proper fluid levels and approved
also perform a thorough . Belts may need replacing if they fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
assessment with a multi-point squeak or show signs of and components. See
inspection to recommend when your cracking or splitting. Recommended Fluids and
vehicle may need attention. Lubricants on page 11-12 for GM
. Trained dealer technicians have
The following list is intended to access to tools and equipment approved fluids.
explain the services and conditions to inspect the belts and . Engine oil and windshield
to look for that may indicate recommend adjustment or washer fluid levels should be
services are required. replacement when necessary. checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
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Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the

Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. split in the tire.
that there are no cracks or leaks. . Signs of wear may include
. Trained dealer technicians can
With a multi-point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/ inspect and recommend the right
dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer tires. Your dealer can also
advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven provide tire/wheel balancing
tire wear. services to ensure smooth
Lamps vehicle operation at all speeds.
Properly working headlamps, . As part of the multi-point Your dealer sells and services
taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer name brand tires.
important to see and be seen on technicians can visually inspect
the road. the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care
of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like
. Signs that the headlamps need or damage, and can advise
attention include dimming, failure new, vehicle care products are
when service is needed. available from your dealer. For
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be Tires information on how to clean and
checked periodically to ensure protect the vehicle’s interior and
Tires need to be properly inflated, exterior, see Interior Care on
that they light when braking. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining page 10-85 and Exterior Care on
. With a multi-point inspection, the tires can save money and fuel, page 10-80.
your dealer can check the lamps and can reduce the risk of tire
and note any concerns. failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
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Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades

Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned
ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to
optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view.
. Signs that the alignment may . Signs of wear include streaking,
need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,
pulling, improper vehicle and worn or split rubber.
handling, or unusual tire wear. . Trained dealer technicians can
. Your dealer has the required check the wiper blades and
equipment to ensure proper replace them when needed.
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 ® specification of the proper
SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
See Engine Oil on page 10-9.
Engine Cooling System Premix DEX-COOL® (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456). See
Engine Coolant on page 10-16.
High Voltage Battery Cooling System Premix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456).
Power Electronics Cooling System Premix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Electric Drive Unit DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood and Trunk Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481.

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 20871244 A3148C
Engine Oil Filter 55352643 PF65
Spark Plugs 55580961 41-120
Wiper Blades
Driver – 65 cm (25.6 in) 22742323 —
Passenger – 65 cm (25.6 in) 22742324 —
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification

The eighth character in the VIN is
Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine,
Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications”
Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 on page 12-2 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Vehicle Data
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Service Parts
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3 Identification Label
The label is on the rear
compartment storage floor and has
the following information:
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
This legal identifier is in the front
. Model designation.
corner of the instrument panel, on . Paint information.
the left side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
. Production options and special
outside. The VIN also appears on equipment.
the Vehicle Certification and Service Do not remove this label from the
Parts labels and certificates of title vehicle.
and registration.
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. Refer to Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information.
Capacities
Application
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
type and amount, see the refrigerant label under
the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling Systems
Engine 7.3 L 7.7 qt
High Voltage Battery 5.8 L 6.2 qt
Power Electronics 2.8 L 3.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 3.5 L 3.7 qt
Fuel Tank 35.2 L 9.3 gal
Electric Drive Unit 8.45 L 8.93 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Electric Drive Unit Spark Plug Gap
1.4L L4 4 Automatic 0.60–0.70 mm
(0.024–0.027 in)

Engine Drive Belt Routing

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2 NOTES
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Customer Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to
Customer Information
Information the United States
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 Customer Satisfaction
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure
Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are
Customer Satisfaction Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13 important to your dealer and to
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns
Customer Assistance General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
with the sales transaction or the
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be
Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes,
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-4 however, despite the best intentions
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . 13-14 of all concerned, misunderstandings
Scheduling Service can occur. If your concern has not
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . 13-15 been resolved to your satisfaction,
Courtesy Transportation the following steps should be taken:
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 Radio Frequency
Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-8 Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-15 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern
Service Publications Radio Frequency with a member of dealership
Ordering Information . . . . . . 13-11 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 management. Normally, concerns
can be quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has already been
reviewed with the sales, service or
parts manager, contact the owner of
your dealership or the general
manager.
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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Cadillac, 40 days. If you do not agree with the
member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you
it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any
resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available
further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you.
Cadillac Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line
Center at 855-422-3357 Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free
(855 4 CAD ELR). In Canada, call dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at
the Canadian Cadillac Customer sure you are completely satisfied the following address:
Care Centre at 1-888-446-2000. with the new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program
We encourage you to call the if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business
toll-free number in order to give your after following the procedure Bureaus, Inc.
inquiry prompt attention. Have the outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard
following information available to can file with the Better Business Suite 800
give the Customer Assistance Bureau (BBB) Auto Line® Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838
representative: to enforce your rights.
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
. Vehicle Identification The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto
Number (VIN). This is available out-of-court program administered
from the vehicle registration or by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all
title, or the plate at the top left of Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of
the instrument panel and visible disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
through the windshield. the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other
Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves
. Dealership name and location. the right to change eligibility
be required to resort to this informal
. Vehicle delivery date and dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its
present mileage. filing a court action, use of the participation in this program.
program is free of charge and your
case will generally be heard within
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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance

Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor
not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
Offices
addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Cadillac encourages customers to
procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for
and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer
Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac,
participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to:
mediation/arbitration program. Mediation/Arbitration Program
General Motors of Canada Limited United States and Puerto Rico
c/o Customer Care Centre
has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Cadillac Customer Assistance
of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Center
factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Cadillac Motor Car Division
claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33169
the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5169
an impartial third party arbiter, and The inquiry should be accompanied www.Cadillac.com
may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification
before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1−855-422-3357 (855 4 CAD ELR)
designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-833-2622 (For Text
settlement process, from the time Telephone devices (TTYs))
you file your complaint to the final Roadside Service: 1-888–811–1926
decision, should be completed in From U.S. Virgin Islands:
approximately 70 days. We believe 1-800-496-9994
our impartial program offers
advantages over courts in most
jurisdictions because it is informal,
quick, and free of charge.
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Canada communicate with Cadillac by D (Preferred Dealer

dialing: 1-800-833-2622. TTY users Information): Select a preferred
General Motors of Canada Limited
in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. dealer and view dealer location,
Canadian Cadillac Customer Care
Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 maps, phone numbers, and hours.
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Online Owner Center J (Warranty Tracking
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Experience Information): Track the vehicle’s
www.gm.ca (U.S.) my.cadillac.com warranty information.
1-888-446-2000 (English)
The Cadillac online owner J (Recall Information): View
1-800-263-7854 (French) active recalls or search by Vehicle
experience is a one-stop resource
Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 Identification Number (VIN). See
that allows interaction with Cadillac
and keeps important vehicle-specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Overseas on page 12-1.
information in one place.
Contact the local General Motors
Business Unit. Membership Benefits
H (Other Account Information):
View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite
E (Vehicle Information): radio, and OnStar account
Customer Assistance for Download owner manuals and view information.
Text Telephone (TTY) vehicle-specific how-to videos.
F (Live Chat Support): Chat live
Users G (Maintenance Information): with online help representatives.
View maintenance schedules,
To assist customers who are deaf,
required alerts, OnStar onboard
w (Charging and Efficiency):
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired View the battery status, charging
vehicle diagnostic information, and
and who use Text Telephones information, and mileage history.
schedule service appointments.
(TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment x (Remote Commands):
available at its Customer Assistance I (Service History): View
Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
Center. Any TTY user can printable dealer-recorded service
activate the horn and lights alert,
records and self-recorded service
records.
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and lock/unlock the vehicle. Roadside Service Coverage

Requires an Android™ or iPhone®
U.S.: 1-888–811-1926. Services are provided up to 6 years/
and an active OnStar subscription.
110 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever
See my.cadillac.com to register the Canada: 1-800-882-1112. comes first.
vehicle. Text Telephone (TTY) Users In the U.S., anyone driving the
(U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438. vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
Cadillac Owner Centre
(Canada) cadillacowner.ca Service is available 24 hours a day, person driving the vehicle without
365 days a year. permission from the owner is not
Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner covered.
Centre: Calling for Service
Roadside Service is not a part of the
. Chat live with online help When calling Roadside Service, New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
representatives. have the following information General Motors North America and
. Locate owner resources such as ready: Cadillac reserve the right to make
lease-end, financing, and . Your name, home address, and any changes or discontinue the
warranty information. home telephone number. Roadside Service program at any
time without notification.
. Retrieve favorite articles, . Telephone number of your
quizzes, tips, and multimedia location. General Motors North America and
galleries organized into the Cadillac reserve the right to limit
. Location of the vehicle. services or payment to an owner or
Features and Auto Care
Sections. . Model, year, color, and license driver if they decide the claims are
plate number of the vehicle. made too often, or the same type of
. Download owner manuals.
. Odometer reading, Vehicle claim is made many times.
. Find Cadillac-recommended
Identification Number (VIN), and Cadillac Owner Privileges™
maintenance services.
delivery date of the vehicle. . Emergency Charge Delivery:
. Description of the problem. Delivery of up to a 30 minute/
5 mile charge. There is also the
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option of being towed to the

. Flat Tire Change: Service to available, a Cadillac trained dealer
nearest charging station or change a flat tire with a spare technician who can provide on-site
home, whichever is closest, if a tire. The spare tire, if equipped, service.
mobile charging unit is not must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is your A dealer technician will travel to
available or if the wait for mobile your location within a 30-mile radius
charging is considered to be responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not of a participating Cadillac
excessive. (U.S. only) dealership. If beyond this radius, we
covered by the warranty.
. Emergency Fuel Delivery: will arrange to have your car towed
Delivery of enough fuel for the
. Battery Jump Start: Service to to the nearest Cadillac dealership.
vehicle to get to the nearest jump start a dead battery. Each technician travels with a
service station. . Trip Interruption Benefits and specially equipped service vehicle
. Lock-Out Service: Service to Service: If your trip is complete with the necessary
unlock the vehicle if you are interrupted due to a warranty Cadillac parts and tools required to
locked out. A remote unlock may failure, incidental expenses may handle most roadside repairs.
be available if you have OnStar. be reimbursed during the
Services Not Included in
For security reasons, the driver Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are hotel,
Roadside Service
must present identification
before this service is given. meals and rental car. . Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
. Emergency Tow from a Public Cadillac Technician Roadside
Road or Highway: Tow to the Service (U.S. Only)
. Legal fines.
nearest Cadillac dealer for . Mounting, dismounting,
Cadillac's exceptional Roadside
warranty service, or if the vehicle or changing of snow tires,
Service is more than an auto club or
was in a crash and cannot be chains, or other traction devices.
towing service. It provides every
driven. Assistance is also given
Cadillac owner in the United States . Towing or services for vehicles
when the vehicle is stuck in the
with the advantage of contacting a driven on a non-public road or
sand, mud, or snow.
Cadillac advisor and, where highway.
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Services Specific to failures may be covered, If your dealer requests you to bring
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles however any cost for parts and the vehicle for service, you are
labor for repairs not covered by urged to do so as early in the work
. Fuel delivery: Reimbursement the warranty are the owner day as possible to allow for
is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel responsibility. same-day repair.
delivery may be restricted.
Propane and other fuels are not
provided through this service.
Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
Appointments Program
registration is required. When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership
service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
Service: Pre-authorization,
scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer support
original detailed receipts, and a
and advising the service consultant program for vehicles with the
copy of the repair orders are
of your transportation needs, your Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
required. Once authorization has
dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada), and
been received, the Roadside
inconvenience. extended powertrain in both the
Service advisor will help you
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled U.S. and Canada.
make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment. into the service department Several Courtesy Transportation
immediately, keep driving it until it options are available to assist in
. Alternative Service: If
can be scheduled for service, reducing inconvenience when
assistance cannot be provided
unless, of course, the problem is warranty repairs are required.
right away, the Roadside Service
safety related. If it is, please call Courtesy Transportation is not a
advisor may give you permission
your dealership, let them know this, part of the New Vehicle Limited
to get local emergency road
and ask for instructions. Warranty. A separate booklet
service. You will receive
payment, up to $100, after entitled “Limited Warranty and
sending the original receipt to Owner Assistance Information”
Roadside Service. Mechanical
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furnished with each new vehicle amounts should reflect actual costs Additional Program
provides detailed warranty coverage and be supported by original Information
information. receipts. See your dealer for
information. All program options, such as shuttle
Transportation Options service, may not be available at
Courtesy Rental Vehicle every dealer. Contact your dealer
Warranty service can generally be
For an overnight warranty repair, the for specific availability.
completed while you wait. However,
if you are unable to do so, your dealer may provide an available General Motors reserves the right to
dealer may offer the following courtesy rental vehicle or provide for unilaterally modify, change,
transportation options: reimbursement of a rental vehicle. or discontinue Courtesy
Reimbursement is limited and must Transportation at any time and to
Shuttle Service be supported by original receipts as resolve all questions of claim
This includes one-way or round-trip well as a signed and completed eligibility pursuant to the terms and
shuttle service within reasonable rental agreement and meet state/ conditions described herein at its
time and distance parameters of provincial, local, and rental vehicle sole discretion.
your dealer's area. provider requirements.
Public Transportation or Fuel
Requirements vary and may include Collision Damage Repair
minimum age requirements,
Reimbursement insurance coverage, credit card, etc. If the vehicle is involved in a
If overnight warranty repairs are Additional fees such as fuel usage collision and it is damaged, have the
needed, and public transportation is charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, damage repaired by a qualified
used, the expense must be excessive mileage, or rental usage technician using the proper
supported by original receipts and beyond the completion of the repair equipment and quality replacement
within the maximum amount allowed are also your responsibility. parts. Poorly performed collision
by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. repairs diminish the vehicle resale
It may not be possible to provide a value, and safety performance can
customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental.
transportation, limited be compromised in subsequent
reimbursement for reasonable fuel collisions.
expenses may be available. Claim
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Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any center that has GM-trained
related failures are not covered by technicians and comparable
Genuine GM Collision parts are new
that warranty. equipment.
parts made with the same materials
and construction methods as the Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle
parts with which the vehicle was available. These are made by
originally built. Genuine GM companies other than GM and may Protect your investment in the GM
Collision parts are the best choice to not have been tested for the vehicle. vehicle with comprehensive and
ensure that the vehicle's designed As a result, these parts may fit collision insurance coverage. There
appearance, durability, and safety poorly, exhibit premature durability/ are significant differences in the
are preserved. The use of Genuine corrosion problems, and may not quality of coverage afforded by
GM parts can help maintain the GM perform properly in subsequent various insurance policy terms.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. collisions. Aftermarket parts are not Many insurance policies provide
covered by the GM New Vehicle reduced protection to the GM
Recycled original equipment parts vehicle by limiting compensation for
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle
may also be used for repair. These damage repairs by using
failure related to such parts is not
parts are typically removed from aftermarket collision parts. Some
covered by that warranty.
vehicles that were total losses in insurance companies will not
prior crashes. In most cases, the Repair Facility specify aftermarket collision parts.
parts being recycled are from When purchasing insurance, we
undamaged sections of the vehicle. GM also recommends that you
choose a collision repair facility that recommend that you ensure that the
A recycled original equipment GM vehicle will be repaired with GM
part may be an acceptable choice to meets your needs before you ever
need collision repairs. Your dealer original equipment collision parts.
maintain the vehicle's originally If such insurance coverage is not
designed appearance and safety may have a collision repair center
with GM-trained technicians and available from your current
performance; however, the history of insurance carrier, consider switching
these parts is not known. Such parts state-of-the-art equipment, or be
able to recommend a collision repair to another insurance carrier.
are not covered by the GM New
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If the vehicle is leased, the leasing

. Driver license number. If the vehicle is damaged from a
company may require you to have . Owner name, address, and crash, flood, fire, or other event it
insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. may be necessary to have the
Genuine GM Original Equipment vehicle inspected. See Battery on
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or
. Vehicle license plate number. page 10-23 and High Voltage Safety
Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Vehicle make, model, and Information on page 1-19 for
parts. Read the lease carefully, as model year. important safety information.
you may be charged at the end of . Vehicle Identification Managing the Vehicle Damage
the lease for poor quality repairs.
Number (VIN). Repair Process
If a Crash Occurs . Insurance company and policy In the event that the vehicle requires
If there has been an injury, call number. damage repairs, GM recommends
emergency services for help. Do not . General description of the that you take an active role in its
leave the scene of a crash until all damage to the other vehicle. repair. If you have a pre-determined
matters have been taken care of. repair facility of choice, take the
Move the vehicle only if its position Choose a reputable repair facility vehicle there, or have it towed there.
puts you in danger, or you are that uses quality replacement parts. Specify to the facility that any
instructed to move it by a police See “Collision Parts” earlier in this required replacement collision parts
officer. section. be original equipment parts, either
Give only the necessary information In a crash, the sensing system may new Genuine GM parts or recycled
to police and other parties involved shut down the high voltage system. original GM parts. Remember,
in the crash. See Battery on page 10-23 for recycled parts will not be covered by
important safety information. If an the GM vehicle warranty.
For emergency towing see airbag has inflated, see What Will
Roadside Service on page 13-5. Insurance pays the bill for the repair,
You See after an Airbag Inflates? on
but you must live with the repair.
Gather the following information: page 3-24. Depending on your policy limits,
. Driver name, address, and your insurance company may
telephone number. initially value the repair using
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aftermarket parts. Discuss this with Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,
the repair professional, and insist on Owner Manual, and Warranty
Genuine GM parts. Remember,
Ordering Information Booklet.
if the vehicle is leased, you may be Service Manuals RETAIL SELL PRICE:
obligated to have the vehicle $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
repaired with Genuine GM parts, Service Manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the shipping fees.
even if your insurance coverage
does not pay the full cost. engine, electric drive unit, axle, Without Portfolio: Owner
suspension, brakes, electrical, Manual only.
If another party's insurance steering, body, etc.
company is paying for the repairs, RETAIL SELL PRICE:
you are not obligated to accept a Service Bulletins $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
repair valuation based on that shipping fees.
Service Bulletins give additional
insurance company's collision policy technical service information Current and Past Models
repair limits, as you have no needed to knowledgeably service
contractual limits with that company. General Motors cars and trucks. Technical Service Bulletins and
In such cases, you can have control Each bulletin contains instructions Manuals are available for current
of the repair and parts choices as to assist in the diagnosis and and past model GM vehicles.
long as the cost stays within service of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE:
reasonable limits.
1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday
Owner Information 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Owner publications are written For Credit Card Orders Only
specifically for owners and intended (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit
to provide basic operational Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com
information about the vehicle. The
Owner Manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all
models.
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Or write to: Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot

Helm, Incorporated become involved in individual
Attention: Customer Service
Defects problems between you, your
47911 Halyard Drive dealer, or General Motors.
Plymouth, MI 48170 Reporting Safety Defects
To contact NHTSA, you may call
Prices are subject to change without to the United States the Vehicle Safety Hotline
notice and without incurring Government toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
obligation. Allow ample time for (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
delivery. If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause http://www.safercar.gov; or
All listed prices are quoted in U.S. a crash or could cause injury or write to:
funds. Make checks payable in U.S. death, you should immediately
funds.
Administrator, NHTSA
inform the National Highway 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Traffic Safety Administration Washington, D.C. 20590
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
You can also obtain other
General Motors.
information about motor
If NHTSA receives similar vehicle safety from
complaints, it may open an http://www.safercar.gov.
investigation, and if it finds that
a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign.
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Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data

to the Canadian to General Motors Recording and
Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Privacy
If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like
believe that the vehicle has a safety this, notify General Motors. The vehicle has a number of
defect, notify Transport Canada computers that record information
Call 1-800-458-8006, or write:
immediately, and notify General about the vehicle’s performance and
Cadillac Customer Assistance how it is driven. For example, the
Motors of Canada Limited. Call
Center vehicle uses computer modules to
Transport Canada at
Cadillac Motor Car Division monitor and control engine and
1-800-333-0510 or write to:
P.O. Box 33169 electric drive unit performance, to
Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5169 monitor the conditions for airbag
Road Safety Branch deployment and to deploy them in a
In Canada, call 1‐888‐446‐2000,
80 rue Noel crash, and, if equipped, to provide
or write:
Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 antilock braking to help the driver
Canadian Cadillac Customer Care control the vehicle. These modules
Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 may store data to help the dealer
General Motors of Canada Limited technician service the vehicle.
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Some modules may also store data
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 about how the vehicle is operated,
such as rate of fuel consumption or
average speed. These modules may
retain personal preferences, such as
radio presets, seat positions, and
temperature settings.
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Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the
better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response
This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or
event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are similar government office; as part of
main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a GM's defense of litigation through
record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no the discovery process; or, as
crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under required by law. Data that GM
bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no collects or receives may also be
obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender, used for GM research needs or may
understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are be made available to others for
systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties, research purposes, where a need is
designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could shown and the data is not tied to a
vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data
typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to
routinely acquired during a crash OnStar®
investigation.
record such data as: If the vehicle is equipped with
To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar® and has an active
. How various systems in your special equipment is required, and subscription, additional data may be
vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is collected through the OnStar
. Whether or not the driver and needed. In addition to the vehicle system. This includes information
passenger safety belts were manufacturer, other parties, such as about the vehicle’s operation;
buckled/fastened; law enforcement, that have the collisions involving the vehicle; the
.
special equipment, can read the use of the vehicle and its features;
How far (if at all) the driver information if they have access to
was depressing the accelerator and, in certain situations, the
the vehicle or the EDR. location and approximate GPS
and/or brake pedal; and,
GM will not access this data or speed of the vehicle. Refer to the
. How fast the vehicle was share it with others except: with the
traveling. consent of the vehicle owner or,
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OnStar Terms and Conditions and personal information or link with any
Privacy Statement on the OnStar other GM system containing
website. personal information.

Infotainment System Radio Frequency

Using the navigation system may Statement
result in the storage of destinations, This vehicle has systems that
addresses, telephone numbers, and operate on a radio frequency that
other trip information. See the comply with Part 15 of the Federal
infotainment manual for information Communications Commission (FCC)
on stored data and for deletion rules and with Industry Canada
instructions. Standards RSS‐GEN/210/220/310.

Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:
Identification (RFID)
1. The device may not cause
RFID technology is used in some harmful interference.
vehicles for functions such as tire
pressure monitoring and ignition 2. The device must accept any
system security, as well as in interference received, including
connection with conveniences such interference that may cause
as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) undesired operation of the
transmitters for remote door locking/ device.
unlocking and starting, and Changes or modifications to any of
in-vehicle transmitters for garage these systems by other than an
door openers. RFID technology in authorized service facility could void
GM vehicles does not use or record authorization to use this equipment.
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2 NOTES
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OnStar OnStar Overview Press = to:

. Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
OnStar Overview .
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
OnStar Services . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation voice commands.
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Requires the available Directions
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 If equipped, this vehicle has a and Connections service plan.
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 comprehensive, in-vehicle system
Vehicle Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 that can connect to a live Advisor Press Q to connect to a live
for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Advisor to:
OnStar Additional Information Connection, and Diagnostic
OnStar Additional Services.
. Verify account information or
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 update contact information.
The OnStar system status light is .
next to the OnStar buttons. If the Get driving directions. Requires
status light is: the available Directions and
Connections service plan.
. Solid Green: System is ready. . Receive On-Demand
. Flashing Green: On a call. Diagnostics for a check of the
. Red: Indicates a problem. vehicle’s key operating systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Advisor.
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Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services Navigation

> to get a priority connection to an
Emergency Advisor available OnStar navigation requires the
24/7 to: Emergency Directions and Connections
With Automatic Crash Response, service plan.
. Get help for an emergency.
the built-in system can automatically Press Q to receive directions or
. Be a Good Samaritan or connect to help in most crashes,
respond to an AMBER Alert. have them sent to the vehicle
even if help cannot be requested. navigation screen, if equipped.
. Get assistance in severe Destinations can also be forwarded
Press > to connect to an
weather or other crisis and to the vehicle from MapQuest.com.
evacuation routes. Emergency Advisor. GPS
technology is used to identify the The OnStar mapping database is
vehicle location and can provide continuously updated. For coverage
critical information to emergency maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.)
personnel. The Advisor is also or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
trained to offer critical assistance in Turn-by-Turn Navigation
emergency situations.
1. Press Q to connect to a live
Security Advisor.
OnStar provides services like Stolen 2. Request directions.
Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition 3. Directions are downloaded to the
Block, and Roadside Assistance, vehicle.
if equipped. OnStar can unlock the
vehicle doors remotely, if equipped 4. Follow the voice-guided
with automatic door locks, and can commands.
help police locate the vehicle if it is
stolen.
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Using Voice Commands 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds After the call ends, press the “Go”
During a Planned Route with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to
responds with “OnStar ready,” begin driving directions.
Cancel Route then a tone. If directions are downloaded to the
1. Press =. System responds: Get My Destination navigation system, the route can
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say only be canceled through the
“Cancel route.” System 1. Press =. System responds: navigation system.
responds: “Do you want to “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Destinations can also be
cancel directions?” 2. Say “Get my destination.” downloaded on the go. For
2. Say “Yes.” System responds: System responds with the information about eNav, Destination
“OK, request completed, thank address and the distance to the Download, and coverage maps see
you, goodbye.” destination, then responds with www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Route Preview
Other Navigation Services
1. Press =. System responds: Available from OnStar Connections
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows
OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers
2. Say “Route preview.” System to send destinations from calls to be made and received from
responds with the next three MapQuest.com to their Turn-by-Turn the vehicle. The vehicle can also be
maneuvers. Navigation or screen-based controlled through the OnStar
navigation system. When ready, the RemoteLink® mobile app. For
Repeat coverage maps, see
directions will be downloaded to the
1. Press =. System responds: vehicle. www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Destination Download: Press Q,
then request the Advisor to
download directions to the
navigation system in the vehicle.
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OnStar Mobile App Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed
Download the OnStar RemoteLink Dialing
1. Press =. System responds:
mobile app to select Apple®, “OnStar ready,” followed by 1. Press =. System responds:
Android™, and BlackBerry® devices a tone. “OnStar ready.”
to check vehicle fuel level, oil life,
or tire pressure; to start the vehicle 2. Say “Call.” System responds: 2. Say “Store.” System responds:
(if equipped) or unlock it; or to “Please say the name or number “Please say the number you
connect to an OnStar Advisor. For to call.” would like to store.”
OnStar RemoteLink information and 3. Say “911” without pausing. 3. Say the entire number without
compatibility, see www.onstar.com System responds: “911.” pausing. System responds:
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). “Please say the name tag.”
4. Say “Call.” System responds:
Hands-Free Calling “OK, dialing 911.” 4. Pick a name tag. System
responds: “About to store <name
1. Press =. System responds: Retrieve My Number tag>. Does that sound OK?”
“OnStar ready.”
1. Press =. System responds: 5. Say “Yes” or say “No” to try
2. Say “Call.” System responds: “OnStar ready.” again. System responds: “OK,
“Please say the name or number storing <name tag>.”
to call.” 2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar Place a Call Using a Stored
3. Say the entire number without Hands-Free Calling number is,”
pausing, including a “1” and the Number
then says the number.
area code. System responds: 1. Press =. System responds:
“OK calling.” End a Call
“OnStar ready.”
Press =. System responds: “Call 2. Say “Call <name tag>.” System
ended.” responds: “OK, calling
<name tag>.”
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Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works
Press = and say “Minutes” then Information Automatic Crash Response,
“Verify” to check how many minutes Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
remain and their expiration date. Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,
Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Vehicle Diagnostics eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not
perform a vehicle check every account information. If OnStar all OnStar services are available
month. It will check the electric drive receives information that vehicle everywhere or on all vehicles. For
unit, antilock brakes, and major ownership has changed, OnStar more information, a full description
vehicle systems. It also checks the may send a voice message to the of OnStar services, system
tire pressures, if the vehicle is vehicle, requesting updated account limitations, and OnStar terms and
equipped with the Tire Pressure information. conditions:
Monitoring System. If an
Reactivation for Subsequent . Call 888-4-ONSTAR
On-Demand Diagnostics check is
Owners (888-466-7827).
needed between e-mails, press Q,
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
and an Advisor can run a check. Press Q and follow the prompts to
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible after acquiring the vehicle. . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
The Advisor will update vehicle
records and will explain the OnStar . Press Q to speak with an
service offers and options available. Advisor.
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features
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to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle
may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services,
discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
your vehicle is in a place where page 13-15. OnStar.com (U.S.) or OnStar.ca
OnStar has an agreement with a (Canada)
wireless service provider for service Services for People with
in that area, and the wireless Disabilities The website provides access to
service provider has coverage, Advisors provide services to help account information, allows
network capacity, reception, and subscribers with physical disabilities management of the OnStar
technology compatible with OnStar and medical conditions. subscription, and viewing of videos
service. Service involving location of each service. Get subscription
information about the vehicle cannot Press Q for help with: plan pricing and sign up for OnStar
work unless GPS signals are .
Vehicle Diagnostics. Click on the
Locating a gas station with an “My Account” tab on the home
available, unobstructed, and attendant to pump gas.
compatible with the OnStar page. The website navigation and
hardware. OnStar service may not
. Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., services provided may vary by
work if the OnStar equipment is not that meets accessibility needs. country.
properly installed or it has not been . Providing directions to the OnStar Personal Identification
properly maintained. If equipment or closest hospital or pharmacy in
software is added, connected,
Number (PIN)
urgent situations.
or modified, OnStar service may not A PIN is needed to access some of
work. Other problems beyond the TTY Users the OnStar services, like Remote
control of OnStar may prevent OnStar has the ability to Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle
service such as hills, tall buildings, communicate to the deaf, Assistance. You will be prompted to
tunnels, weather, electrical system hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired change the PIN the first time when
design and architecture of the customers while in the vehicle. The speaking with an Advisor. To
available dealer-installed TTY
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change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar After five days, OnStar can contact The Advisor may give a verbal
and provide the Advisor with the Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back
current number. locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an
vehicle. open area.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas
warranted as part of the New System (GPS) Avoid placing items over or near the
Vehicle Limited Warranty. The . Obstruction of the GPS can antenna to prevent blocking cellular
manufacturer of the vehicle occur in a large city with tall and GPS signal reception. Cellular
furnishes detailed warranty buildings; in parking garages; reception is required for OnStar to
information. around airports; in tunnels, send remote signals to the vehicle.
underpasses, or parking
Languages garages; or in an area with very
Unable to Connect to OnStar
The vehicle can be programmed to dense trees. If GPS signals are Message
respond in multiple languages. not available, the OnStar system If there is limited cellular coverage
Press Q and ask an Advisor. should still operate to call or the cellular network has reached
Advisors are available in English, OnStar. However, OnStar could maximum capacity, this message
Spanish and French. Available have difficulty identifying the may come on. Press Q to try the
languages may vary by country. exact location. call again or try again after driving a
. In emergency situations, OnStar few miles into another cellular area.
Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS
OnStar cannot perform Remote location to send to emergency Vehicle and Power Issues
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle responders. OnStar services require a vehicle
Assistance after the vehicle has electrical system, wireless service,
. A temporary loss of GPS can
been off continuously for five days. and GPS satellite technologies to be
cause loss of the ability to send
a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. available and operating for features
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to function properly. These systems OnStar - libcurl and unzip FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
may not operate if the battery is acknowledgments AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF
discharged or disconnected. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO
Certain OnStar components include EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR
Add-on Electrical Equipment libcurl and unzip software. Below COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE
are the notices and licenses LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM,
The OnStar system is integrated
associated with this software: DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,
into the electrical architecture of the
vehicle. Do not add any electrical libcurl: WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF
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A Airbag System (cont'd) Assistance Systems for

What Will You See after an Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Accessories and
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24 Automatic
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
When Should an Airbag Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22 Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Active Emergency
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . .3-21
Braking System . . . . . . . . 1-17, 9-53
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . 9-39
Airbags B
Adding Equipment to the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Add-On Electrical
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30 Exterior Lighting Battery
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-16 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Additional Information
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Servicing Airbag-Equipped High Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Adjustments
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Alarm Battery and Charging
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-13
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Air Filter, Passenger
Alert Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-25
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . .9-54 Brake
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Antilock Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-30
Airbag System
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 System Warning Light . . . . . . . .5-20
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
How Does an Airbag
Appearance Care Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Passenger Sensing
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . .9-32
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Assistance Systems for System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
What Makes an Airbag
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
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Braking System Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Active Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17 Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-8
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 9-16 Charging Compartments
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Delay Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-59 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Electrical Requirements . . . . . .9-66 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-58 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . 10-27 Programmable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29 Compressor Kit, Tire
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 Utility Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-65 Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Charging Status Screens . . . . . . 9-60 Connections
C Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-17 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Check Continuous Damping
California Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 Control (CDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .9-67 Child Restraints Control
Perchlorate Materials Infants and Young Traction and Electronic
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34 Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Lower Anchors and Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . iii Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .3-39 Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Capacities and Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32 Coolant
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45, 3-47 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Carbon Monoxide Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36 Engine Temperature
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27 Cleaning Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 Cooling System . . . . . . . .10-14–10-16
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Cautions, Danger, and Climate Control Systems Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Courtesy Transportation
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-2 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
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Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36 Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Driving (cont'd)

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 Door Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42 Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Cruise Control, Active . . . . . . . . . 9-39 Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 13-4 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Driving for Better
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3 Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . 1-25, 9-2
Text Telephone (TTY) Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-3 Dual Automatic Climate
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4 Drive Mode Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Customer Information Drive Unit
Service Publications Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28 E
Ordering Information . . . . . . .13-11 Driver Assistance Systems . . . . 9-47 Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Customer Satisfaction Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . . 5-13 Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Driver Information Electric Drive Unit
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
D Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35 Electric Drive Unit Shift
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . 13-8 Driver Selected Operating Lock Control Function
Danger, Warnings, and Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Driving Electric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . 13-14 Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . .9-50 Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Daytime Running Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-20
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Electrical Equipment,
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
Delayed Charging Override . . . . 9-59 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-9 Electrical Requirements for
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-66
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
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Electrical System Engine (cont'd) Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61

Engine Compartment Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27 Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Fluid
Instrument Panel Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 10-33, 10-36 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Rear Compartment Fuse Running While Parked . . . . . . . .9-27 Forward Collision Alert
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 Engine Unavailable (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Emergency Out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24 Front Seats
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Energy Efficiency Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-14 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-66
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25, 9-2 Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-68
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Extended Range Mode . . . . . . . . 9-22 Filling a Portable Fuel
Engine Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-70
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-68
Check and Service Engine Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-3 Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . .9-68
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 Exterior Lighting Battery Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-67
Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-8 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . .5-25
Coolant Temperature F Requirements, California . . . . .9-67
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 Features System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Cooling System . . . . . . 10-14–10-16 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Function Check
Cooling System Messages . . .5-44 Filter, Electric Drive Unit Shift
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3 Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Lock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-5
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Fuses General Information High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-71 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-9
Instrument Panel Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 10-33, 10-36 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Rear Compartment Fuse How to Wear Safety Belts
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 H Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-5
G Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 I
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-59 Headlamps Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-59 Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Indicator
Gasoline Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-67 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Infants and Young Children,
Gauges Daytime Running Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Information
Driver Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-25 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-3 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . .5-26 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 Heated Instrument Panel
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Warning Lights and Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . 1-2
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 2-18
High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . 5-12 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
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J Lamps (cont'd) Lights

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 Antilock Brake System
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
K Lane Departure Brake System Warning . . . . . . .5-20
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-45 Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Keyless Entry Lane Departure Warning Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-2 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . .5-20
LATCH System Engine Coolant
L Replacing Parts after a Temperature Warning . . . . . . .5-23
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-44 Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44 Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Lamps LATCH, Lower Anchors and Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-4 LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-3
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Lifting the Vehicle, Tires . . . . . . . 10-3 Lane Departure Warning . . . . . .5-22
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Light Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Exterior Lamps Off Ready Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-14
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Vehicle Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Exterior Lighting Battery Lighting Service Electric Parking
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 StabiliTrak® OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-17 Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
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Locks Messages Mirrors

Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49 Automatic Dimming
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43 Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Drive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 5-25 Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-44 Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Lower Anchors and Tethers Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44 Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . 2-18
for Children (LATCH Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46 Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Object Detection System . . . . .5-46 Extended Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22
Propulsion Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-48 Modes
M Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-48 Driver Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22
Maintenance Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14 Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49 Monitor System, Tire
Maintenance Modes . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .5-50 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Maintenance Schedule Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50
Recommended Fluids Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40 N
and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12 Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51 Navigation
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-17 Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
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O Ordering Personalization
Service Publications . . . . . . . . .13-11 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
Object Detection System
Out of Fuel/Engine Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Power
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Outlets Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Off-Road
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9 P Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Park Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19 Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-19
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Parking Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-32
Brake and P (Park) Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Pregnancy, Using Safety
OnStar® Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-25
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-21 Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
System, In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
Privacy
OnStar® Additional Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . .9-47 Radio Frequency
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-15
OnStar® Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 Passenger Airbag Status
Program
OnStar® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .13-7
OnStar® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Passenger Compartment Air
Programmable Charging . . . . . . . 5-29
OnStar® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Proposition 65 Warning,
OnStar® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-25
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
OnStar® Vehicle Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . 10-2 Propulsion Power
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
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R Replacing LATCH System S

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Radio Frequency Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Replacing Safety Belt
Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-15 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-18
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Reporting Safety Defects
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 How to Wear Safety Belts
Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13
Ready Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Rearview Mirrors Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Requirements
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-18
Electrical Battery Charging . . .9-66
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-17
Restraints
Recommended Fluids and Safety Defects Reporting
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13
Retained Accessory
Records General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Recreational Vehicle Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Ride Control Systems
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 13-7
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-48
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . 9-32 Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Roads
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Seats
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3
Replacement Parts Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4
Running the Vehicle While
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-4
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-31 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
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Securing Child Shifting Storage Areas

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45, 3-47 Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Security Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 Side Blind Zone Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49 Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 4-1
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2 Signals, Turn and Storing the Tire Sealant
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 Specifications and Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Accessories and Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 StabiliTrak System
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-5 OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 Active Emergency Braking . . . .9-53
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 Start Forward Collision
Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-14 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-50
Maintenance, General Starting and Stopping the Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1, 13-15
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Starting the Vehicle Systems
Publications Ordering Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50 Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-47
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11 Status Screens
Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-60 T
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Service Electric Parking Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-16
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . 3-5
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
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Tires Tires (cont'd) U

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-60
Uniform Tire Quality
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 When It Is Time for New
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-59
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 Towing
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-59
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-50 General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-71
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-78
Utility Interruption of
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50 Traction
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Control System (TCS)/
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-49 StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 V
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 Vehicle
Sealant and Traction Control/Electronic Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Sealant and Compressor Transportation Program, Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69 Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 Identification
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Terminology and Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 Turn and Lane-Change Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Uniform Tire Quality Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-51
Wheel Alignment and Tire Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . .9-18
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . 5-22
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Vehicle Care Wheels

Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-69 Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Vehicle Diagnostics Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5 When It Is Time for New
Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-38
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Voltage Devices and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Windshield
W Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Warning Winter
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . .9-56 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-25
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Wiring, High Voltage
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51