Buick 2010 Enclave manual

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    2010 Buick Enclave Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    2010 Buick Enclave Owner Manual M Wheels and T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88 Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 1 [...]

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    Introduction iii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks; and the name ENCLA VE is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printi[...]

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    iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , W arnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to av[...]

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    Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Char[...]

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    vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

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    In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . [...]

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    1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]

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    In Brief 1-3 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 9 . B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . C. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 13 . D. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 25 . E. Clock on page 5 ‑ 8 . F . AM-FM Radio on page 7 ‑ 6 . Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See Navigation Syste[...]

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    1-4 In Brief Press K to unlock the driver door . Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. T o open or close the liftgate, press and hold & until the liftgate begins to move. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press L and hold for more than t[...]

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    In Brief 1-5 Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers. . T urn the ignition switch on and then off. See Remote V ehicle Start on page 2 ‑ 5 . Door Locks T o lock or unlock a door manually: . From the in[...]

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    1-6 In Brief Windows On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window . Press the switch to lower the window . Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2 ‑ 19 . Seat Adjustment Power Seats A. Power Seat Adjustment Con[...]

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    In Brief 1-7 Second Row Seats T o access the third row , pull the sliding seat lever forward so that the seat cushion folds and the entire seat slides forward. See Rear Seats on page 3 ‑ 8 . Third Row Seats The third row seats can be folded forward or removed. Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the seat and push the seatback forw[...]

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    1-8 In Brief Heated and V entilated Seats On vehicles with this feature, the controls are on the front doors near the handle. H : Press to ventilate the seat. z : Press to heat the seat. For more information see Heated and V entilated Front Seats on page 3 ‑ 8 . Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants ar[...]

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    In Brief 1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag United States Canada The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat-mounted side impact airbags, and roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be[...]

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    1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror . Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 ‑ 18 . Steering Wheel Adj[...]

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    In Brief 1-1 1 Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps automatically come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. T o manually turn them on, turn the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position.[...]

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    1-12 In Brief ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps, except the headlamps. 2 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. # (If Equipped): Push the fog lamp button in to turn on the fog lamps. For more information, see: . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 ‑ 1 . . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic [...]

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    In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls A. Fan Control B. AUTO C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F . Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver Side T emperature Control H. Display I. Power (On/Off) J. Rear Window Defogger K. Air Conditioning L. P ASS (Passenger) M. Passenger Side T emperature Control See Dual Automatic Climate Control[...]

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    1-14 In Brief V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ™ , if equipped. f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : Change the display between the radio station frequency and the time, [...]

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    In Brief 1-15 Setting the Clock T o set the time and date for the radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: 1. T urn the ignition key to ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press O , to turn the radio on. 2. Press G to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour , minute, month, day , and year). 3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels to be changed.[...]

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    1-16 In Brief The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth on page 7 ‑ 44 . Steering Wheel Controls w / x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on a[...]

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    In Brief 1-17 Cruise Control T : On/Off. + RES: Press to accelerate or resume speed. SET – : Press to set speed or decrease speed. [ : Press to cancel cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 30 . Storage Compartments For vehicles with a second row center console, open each area to access the storage compartment inside. Press the buttons [...]

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    1-18 In Brief Power Outlets The vehicle has three 12-volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. The power outlets are located: . On the instrument panel below the climate controls. . At the rear of the center floor console. . In the rear cargo area. T o use the outlets, remove the c[...]

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    In Brief 1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The T ire Pressure Monitor System alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of your vehicle ’ s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster . The warning light will remain on unt[...]

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    1-20 In Brief Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly . . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cr[...]

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    In Brief 1-21 OnStar ® OnStar ® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety , security , navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. Ho[...]

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    1-22 In Brief The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy . This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the cr[...]

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    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and chil[...]

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    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 . Check the transmitter's battery . See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly , see your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to [...]

  • Page 32

    2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows & (Power Liftgate): Press and hold until the liftgate begins to move to open or close the liftgate. The taillamps flash and a chime sounds to indicate when the liftgate is opening or closing. L (V ehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The parking lamps flash and the horn sounds three t[...]

  • Page 33

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 3. Insert the new battery , positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery . 4. Snap the transmitter back together . Remote V ehicle Start This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle. / (Remote Start): This button is located on the RKE transmi[...]

  • Page 34

    2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to the ON/RUN position to drive the vehicle. If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. Extending Engine Run Time T o extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 th[...]

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    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 Door Locks { W ARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers sh[...]

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    2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “ DELA Y DOOR L[...]

  • Page 37

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Doors Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation { W ARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can[...]

  • Page 38

    2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Liftgate Operation The vehicle may have a power liftgate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use this feature. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is used. { W ARNING Y ou or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the wa[...]

  • Page 39

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before the power liftgate latches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could[...]

  • Page 40

    2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows T o open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate and lift the gate open. T o close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power close. Always close the liftgate before driving. If the RKE button or the power close button on the liftga[...]

  • Page 41

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 during the ten second pre-alarm, the alarm goes off. The headlamps flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds, then turns off to save the battery power . The vehicle can be started with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. T o avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle with the do[...]

  • Page 42

    2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Y ou do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the P ASS-Key ® III+ system senses an incorrect key , the vehicle does not start. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discoura[...]

  • Page 43

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF , and remove the key . 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of the original key being turned to the LOCK/OFF position. The security light turns off once the key has been programmed. 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 [...]

  • Page 44

    2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. T o adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror . 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror . 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the [...]

  • Page 45

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. . The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds. Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal[...]

  • Page 46

    2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror . Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start. V ehicles with OnS[...]

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    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Power Windows { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. (Continued) W ARNING (Continued) They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be [...]

  • Page 48

    2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Express-Up/Express-Down Windows A window with the express-up/down feature allows it to be raised or lowered without holding the switch. Press or pull the window switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch. Programming the Power Windows I[...]

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    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 17 The vehicle may have a sunroof over the front seats and a rear sunroof over the second row seats. The rear sunroof does not open. The switch to operate the front sun[...]

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    2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Rear Power Sunshade On vehicles with a rear power sunshade, the switch is on the headliner above the rearview mirror . Notice: The rear sunshade could be damaged if you attempt to open or close it manually . Do not manually open or close the rear sunshade. T o open the rear sunshade, located over the second row seats, p[...]

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    Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Heated and V entilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for al[...]

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    Seats and Restraints 3-3 Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment Driver Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown A. Power Seat Adjustment Control B. Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 ‑ 5 . C. Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 4 . If the vehicle has power seats, the controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. Move the se[...]

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    3-4 Seats and Restraints A second seating and mirror position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. T o recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press and release either button 1 or 2. The seat, outside mirrors, and power steering column will move to the position previously stored. Y ou will hear[...]

  • Page 55

    Seats and Restraints 3-5 Power Lumbar On vehicles with power lumbar , the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats. See “ Power Lumbar ” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 3 for more information. T o increase or decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front or rear of the control (C). Releas[...]

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    3-6 Seats and Restraints T o return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks On vehicles with seats that have power reclining seatbacks, the control used [...]

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    Seats and Restraints 3-7 Heated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that[...]

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    3-8 Seats and Restraints Heated and V entilated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything [...]

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    Seats and Restraints 3-9 Entering and Exiting the Third Row { W ARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. Notice: Folding[...]

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    3-10 Seats and Restraints Reclining the Seatbacks T o recline the seatback: 1. Leaning forward in the seat, pull the reclining seatback strap (B). 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the strap to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Folding the Rear Seat T o fold the second r[...]

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    Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 T o fold the seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. 2. Disconnect the rear safety belt mini-latch, using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, let the belt retract into the headliner . Stow the mini-latch in the holder located in the headliner . 3. Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the seat. [...]

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    3-12 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twiste[...]

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    Seats and Restraints 3-13 Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse[...]

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    3-14 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.[...]

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    Seats and Restraints 3-15 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety bel[...]

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    3-16 Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. An[...]

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    Seats and Restraints 3-17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 3 ‑ 44 or Infants and Y oung[...]

  • Page 68

    3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body . Q: What i[...]

  • Page 69

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buc[...]

  • Page 70

    3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause seri[...]

  • Page 71

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. Y ou could also severely injure[...]

  • Page 72

    3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer/retailer to fix it. Lap-Shou[...]

  • Page 73

    Seats and Restraints 3-23 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. 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 ‑ 27 . Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 5. If equipped with a shou[...]

  • Page 74

    3-24 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder . The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off of the shoulder . Improper sh[...]

  • Page 75

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer/ retailer . The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide[...]

  • Page 76

    3-26 Seats and Restraints 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The [...]

  • Page 77

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage location or on its[...]

  • Page 78

    3-28 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer/ retailer to have it repair[...]

  • Page 79

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary . But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer/retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system w[...]

  • Page 80

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every cr[...]

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    Seats and Restraints 3-31 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster , which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 ‑ 16 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The driver fron[...]

  • Page 82

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door . Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , passengers behind the driver and right front[...]

  • Page 83

    Seats and Restraints 3-33 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However , they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predet[...]

  • Page 84

    3-34 Seats and Restraints Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts.[...]

  • Page 85

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body . Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. The rollover capable roof-rail a[...]

  • Page 86

    3-36 Seats and Restraints Y ou can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { W ARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears t[...]

  • Page 87

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. United States Canada The words ON and OFF , or the symbol for on and off, are visible during the system check[...]

  • Page 88

    3-38 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because t[...]

  • Page 89

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person ’ s seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety [...]

  • Page 90

    3-40 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the [...]

  • Page 91

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: . The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat. If this happens, the off indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit. . Liquid pooled o[...]

  • Page 92

    3-42 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from work[...]

  • Page 93

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 ‑ 16 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly . Do not open o[...]

  • Page 94

    3-44 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the [...]

  • Page 95

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly . { W ARNING Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a cra[...]

  • Page 96

    3-46 Seats and Restraints Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province s[...]

  • Page 97

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rea[...]

  • Page 98

    3-48 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner , are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restra[...]

  • Page 99

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 Child Restraint Systems (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface 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. (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing chil[...]

  • Page 100

    3-50 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING 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's safety belt or LA TCH system, following the instructions that came wi[...]

  • Page 101

    Seats and Restraints 3-51 child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing [...]

  • Page 102

    3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) The LA TCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier . The LA TCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LA TC[...]

  • Page 103

    Seats and Restraints 3-53 T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint duri[...]

  • Page 104

    3-54 Seats and Restraints Second Row — 60/40 Bench i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Third Row i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. T o assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position has a label, [...]

  • Page 105

    Seats and Restraints 3-55 Second Row — Bucket Shown, Bench Similar The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback for each seating position in the second row . Open the cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be plac[...]

  • Page 106

    3-56 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TCH System { W ARNING If a LA TCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly . In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LA TCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors[...]

  • Page 107

    Seats and Restraints 3-57 Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat. 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desi[...]

  • Page 108

    3-58 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. If the position you ar[...]

  • Page 109

    Seats and Restraints 3-59 Replacing LA TCH System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the LA TCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LA TCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure the LA TCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer/retai[...]

  • Page 110

    3-60 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint does not have the LA TCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . If more than one child restraint needs t[...]

  • Page 111

    Seats and Restraints 3-61 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten[...]

  • Page 112

    3-62 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because t[...]

  • Page 113

    Seats and Restraints 3-63 Y ou will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger front[...]

  • Page 114

    3-64 Seats and Restraints 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten[...]

  • Page 115

    Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1 Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Co[...]

  • Page 116

    4-2 Storage T o open the armrest storage area, press the button located on the front of the armrest. There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position, slide the cover back and remove the tray . Floor Console Storage For vehicles with a second row center console, open each area to access the storage co[...]

  • Page 117

    Storage 4-3 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover , it can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. T o install the cover , place the loops on each corner of the cover on the four hooks in the rear of the vehicle. The cover should be stored securely when not in use. Cargo Tie Downs Four cargo tie-downs ar[...]

  • Page 118

    4-4 Storage Roof Rack System { W ARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Never ca[...]

  • Page 119

    Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-5 Rear Window Wiper/ W asher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 120

    5-2 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 V ehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-39 W asher Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-39 V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-40 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-47 Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 121

    Instruments and Controls 5-3 Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. T o set the memory position, see V ehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 40 . Steering Wheel Controls V ehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio contr[...]

  • Page 122

    5-4 Instruments and Controls T o navigate folders on an iPod or USB device for vehicles without a navigation system: 1. Press and hold w or x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display . 2. Press and hold x to go back to the previous folder list. 3. Press and release w or x to scroll up or down t[...]

  • Page 123

    Instruments and Controls 5-5 Press ¨ to select a track or a folder when navigating folders on an iPod or USB device. For vehicles with a navigation system: 1. Press and hold ¨ until a beep is heard, to place the radio into SCAN mode, a station will play for five seconds before moving to the next station. 2. T o stop the SCAN function, press ¨ ag[...]

  • Page 124

    5-6 Instruments and Controls The ignition key must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for this to work. See Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 21 Windshield W asher Fluid. { W ARNING In freezing weather , do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. W ASHER FLUID LOW ADD[...]

  • Page 125

    Instruments and Controls 5-7 Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling. T o adjust for compass variance, use the followi[...]

  • Page 126

    5-8 Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder , [...]

  • Page 127

    Instruments and Controls 5-9 Enabling/Disabling the Digital Radio Clock T o enable or disable the radio clock display: 1. Press H until the clock and date setting menus appear . 2. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label until the menu for default clock and date settings appear . 3. Press the pushbutton located under the currentl[...]

  • Page 128

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Changing the Time and Date Display Setting T o change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default display setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press G and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on the radio screen until the time 12H (hour) and 2[...]

  • Page 129

    Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are design[...]

  • Page 130

    5-12 Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and may not work properly if these items are plugged into the power outlet: . Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools. . Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply s[...]

  • Page 131

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar[...]

  • Page 132

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer . If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new on[...]

  • Page 133

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant T emperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Under normal driving conditions the gage will read 210°F (100°C) or less. If the gage pointer is near 260°F (125°C), the engine is too hot. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been o[...]

  • Page 134

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light The driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster . When the engine is started this light and the chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind the driver to fasten the safety belt. The light also begins to flash. This cycle repeats i[...]

  • Page 135

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle has been started or comes on when while driving, the airbag system may not work properly . Have the vehicle serviced right away . { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system [...]

  • Page 136

    5-18 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong wit[...]

  • Page 137

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assist[...]

  • Page 138

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected. . Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the T ank on page 9 ‑ 42 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap [...]

  • Page 139

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system [...]

  • Page 140

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light United States Canada The ABS warning light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF [...]

  • Page 141

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on while driving, [...]

  • Page 142

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light { W ARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low . The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be[...]

  • Page 143

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6 ‑ 5 for more information. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See C[...]

  • Page 144

    5-26 Instruments and Controls The outside air temperature and compass, if equipped, also display on the DIC when viewing the trip and fuel information. The outside air temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC display . If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display , the numbers will be repla[...]

  • Page 145

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display . See “ CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ” under Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 34 . Y ou should change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 8 . In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oi[...]

  • Page 146

    5-28 Instruments and Controls If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you add air to a specific tire will appear in the display . See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 44 and Tire Messages on page 5 ‑ 37 for more information. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be[...]

  • Page 147

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 T rip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (T rip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: ODOMETER Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). T o switch between English and metric measurements, see ?[...]

  • Page 148

    5-30 Instruments and Controls The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number , but if[...]

  • Page 149

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 V ehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another . Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press any of the DIC[...]

  • Page 150

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 21 . If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the mess[...]

  • Page 151

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. Engine Cooling Sys[...]

  • Page 152

    5-34 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 10 for information on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 8 and Sch[...]

  • Page 153

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly . See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 ‑ 18 . Reinstall the fuel cap fully . See Filling the T ank on page 9 ‑ 42 . The diagnostic system can determ[...]

  • Page 154

    5-36 Instruments and Controls Press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display . For more information see Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 ‑ 33 . SERVICE P ARK ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, this message displays if there is a[...]

  • Page 155

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 THEFT A TTEMPTED This message displays if the content theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2 ‑ 12 for more information. Service V ehicle Messages SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM This message displays when the electronic[...]

  • Page 156

    5-38 Instruments and Controls SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly . The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5 ‑ 23 . Several conditions may cause thi[...]

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    Instruments and Controls 5-39 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty . Do [...]

  • Page 158

    5-40 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization Y our vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers. All of the customization [...]

  • Page 159

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle's doors will automatically lock. See Automatic Door Locks on page[...]

  • Page 160

    5-42 Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Y ou will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on p[...]

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    Instruments and Controls 5-43 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. DELA Y DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be delayed.[...]

  • Page 162

    5-44 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset b[...]

  • Page 163

    Instruments and Controls 5-45 Press the customization button until P ARK TIL T MIRRORS appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shift[...]

  • Page 164

    5-46 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until MEMORY SEA T RECALL appears on the DIC display . Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): No remote memory seat recall will occur . ON: The driver's sea[...]

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    Instruments and Controls 5-47 T o select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. EXIT FEA TURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press the customization button until FEA TURE SETTINGS PRESS V TO EXIT appears in the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to ex[...]

  • Page 166

    5-48 Instruments and Controls Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may b[...]

  • Page 167

    Instruments and Controls 5-49 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 inches) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view . The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit). 3. At the same time, press and hold both[...]

  • Page 168

    5-50 Instruments and Controls 7. Firmly press and release the “ Learn ” or “ Smart ” button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 8. 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, selected in Step 3 to control the garage door , for two seconds, and then release[...]

  • Page 169

    Instruments and Controls 5-51 Universal Remote System Operation Using Universal Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the [...]

  • Page 170

    5-52 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES[...]

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    Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Delayed Headlamps . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    6-2 Lighting It controls the following systems: . Headlamps . T aillamps . Parking Lamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Fog Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: 9 (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at norm[...]

  • Page 173

    Lighting 6-3 Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. If the headlamps are off or in the low-beam position, pull the turn signal lever toward you to momentarily switch to high-beams. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Ru[...]

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    6-4 Lighting Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) V ehicles with the Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFS) have headlamps that swivel to the left or right when making a turn to provide better lighting. T o enable AFS, set the exterior lamp switch to the AUTO position. Move the switch out of the AUTO position to turn off the system. See Exterior Lamp Co[...]

  • Page 175

    Lighting 6-5 Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps button is on the exterior lamps control to the left of the steering column. # (Fog Lamps): Press the exterior lamps button to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light comes on in the instrument panel cluster when the fog lamps are in use. The ignitio[...]

  • Page 176

    6-6 Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting For vehicles with courtesy lamps, they come on and stay on for a set time whenever the unlock symbol is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , if the vehicle has one. If a door is opened, the lamps stay on while it is open and then turn off automatically about 20 seconds after the door [...]

  • Page 177

    Lighting 6-7 Parade Dimming This feature automatically prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel displays in daylight while the headlamps are on so that the displays are still able to be seen. Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjust[...]

  • Page 178

    6-8 Lighting Battery Power Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The lamps will not come back on again [...]

  • Page 179

    Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 180

    7-2 Infotainment System For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 2 . The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP , the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 17 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio [...]

  • Page 181

    Infotainment System 7-3 Radio with CD, DVD, and USB The vehicle may have one of these radios as its audio system. Radios with CD, DVD, and USB Radios with CD, DVD, and USB have a Bose ® Surround Sound System. Some of its features are explained later in this section under , “ Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ” . If the vehicle has a Rear S[...]

  • Page 182

    7-4 Infotainment System prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control. A lock symbol displays next to the clock display while the parental control feature is being used. The feature remains on until O is pressed and held for more than two seconds, or the driver turns the ignition off and exits the[...]

  • Page 183

    Infotainment System 7-5 Setting the T one (Bass/ Midrange/T reble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or T reble): T o adjust bass, midrange, or treble: 1. Press f until the tone control tabs display . 2. Continue pressing f to highlight the tab, or press the softkey under the tab. 3. T o adjust the highlighted setting, do one of the following until th[...]

  • Page 184

    7-6 Infotainment System T o quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. Radios with CD and DVD fade differently depending on the DVD Media type: . With DVD-A 5.1 Surround media, the left front and right front speakers fade rearward, leaving the center front speakers una[...]

  • Page 185

    Infotainment System 7-7 © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. T o scan stations, press and hold © or ¨ until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning. The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong [...]

  • Page 186

    7-8 Infotainment System XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. For more information, contact XM at www .xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www .xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or[...]

  • Page 187

    Infotainment System 7-9 4. Press the softkey under the Remove tab until the category name along with the word Removed displays. 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories. Removed categories can be restored by pressing the softkey under the Add tab when a removed category is displayed or by pressing the softkey under the Restore All tab. Categor[...]

  • Page 188

    7-10 Infotainment System XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. No XM Signal: The system is functioning correctly , but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM ™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal sh[...]

  • Page 189

    Infotainment System 7-1 1 Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. F[...]

  • Page 190

    7-12 Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Z EJECT : Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be rem[...]

  • Page 191

    Infotainment System 7-13 bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the [...]

  • Page 192

    7-14 Infotainment System . There could have been a problem while burning the CD. . The label could be caught in the CD player . If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer . If the radio displays an error message, write [...]

  • Page 193

    Infotainment System 7-15 If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD. s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. Sound will be heard at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displa[...]

  • Page 194

    7-16 Infotainment System disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the surface of a CD is soi[...]

  • Page 195

    Infotainment System 7-17 Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio has the capability of playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more information on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc, see MP3 (Radio with CD and Radio with CD/USB) on page 7 ‑ 21 or MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD) on page 7 ‑ 26 . CD Messages Optical Error: The disc was [...]

  • Page 196

    7-18 Infotainment System Playing a DVD f (T une): T urn to change tracks on a CD or DVD, to manually tune a radio station, or to change clock or date settings, while in the clock or date setting mode. See the information given earlier in this section specific to the radio, CD, and the DVD. Also, see “ Setting the Clock ” in the index, for setti[...]

  • Page 197

    Infotainment System 7-19 . If the pause icon is showing on display , the system is in playback mode. . If the DVD screen is off, press the play button to turn the screen on. Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have finished, although there could be a delay of up to 30 seconds. If the DVD does not begin playing the movie automatically , press[...]

  • Page 198

    7-20 Infotainment System Inserting a Disc T o play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label side up, into the loading slot. The DVD player might not accept some paper labeled media. The player starts loading the disc into the system and shows “ Loading Disc ” on the radio display . At the same time, the radio displays a softkey menu of op[...]

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    Infotainment System 7-21 Disc Format Error: This message displays, if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up, or if the disc is damaged. Disc Region Error: This message displays, if the disc is not from a correct region. No Disc Inserted: This message displays, if no disc is present when Z DVD or DVD/CD AUX is pressed on the radio. [...]

  • Page 200

    7-22 Infotainment System If a disc contains both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/ WMA files, a folder under the root directory called CD accesses all of the CD audio tracks on the disc. Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files. Order of Play Compressed audio files are a[...]

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    Infotainment System 7-23 Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks. ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly . Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of[...]

  • Page 202

    7-24 Infotainment System that album have played, the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the CD and begins playing MP3 files from that album. T o exit music navigator mode, press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback. Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod ® The USB Port can be used to control an iPod[...]

  • Page 203

    Infotainment System 7-25 Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below . T o use the softkeys: 1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below , or press the softkey below the function if it is currentl[...]

  • Page 204

    7-26 Infotainment System 4. T urn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu. 5. Press f to select the file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . First softkey , first item in the list. . Second softkey , 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed[...]

  • Page 205

    Infotainment System 7-27 The DVD Player only reads uncompressed audio and ignores MP3/WMA files on a mixed mode disc. The CD Player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3/ WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Uncompressd audio is played before MP3/WMA files. Press the CA T (category) button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files. CD-R or [...]

  • Page 206

    7-28 Infotainment System When the disc contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files are located under the root folder . The folder down and the folder up buttons search playlists first and then goes to the root folder . When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT . Order of Play Compressed[...]

  • Page 207

    Infotainment System 7-29 Press to go to the previous track if more then five seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks. ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse play[...]

  • Page 208

    7-30 Infotainment System moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the CD and begins playing MP3 files from that album. T o exit music navigator mode, press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback. Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod ® The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device. T o conne[...]

  • Page 209

    Infotainment System 7-31 Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below . T o use the softkeys: 1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below , or press the softkey below the function if it is currentl[...]

  • Page 210

    7-32 Infotainment System 4. T urn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu. 5. Press f to select the file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . First softkey , first item in the list. . Second softkey , 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed[...]

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    Infotainment System 7-33 etc. to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 2 for more information on driver distraction. T o use an auxiliary input device, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the r[...]

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    7-34 Infotainment System page 7 ‑ 26 for information about how to connect and control a USB storage device or an iPod. USB Supported Devices . USB Flash Drives . Portable USB Hard Drives . Fifth generation or later iPod . iPod nanos . iPod touch . iPod classic Not all iPods and USB Drives are compatible with the USB port. Make sure the iPod has t[...]

  • Page 213

    Infotainment System 7-35 Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections. These headphones are used to listen to media such as CDs, DVDs, MP3/WMAs, DVD-As, radio, any auxiliary source connected to A/V jacks, or[...]

  • Page 214

    7-36 Infotainment System Battery Replacement T o change the batteries on the headphones: 1. T urn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly , using the diagram on the inside of the battery [...]

  • Page 215

    Infotainment System 7-37 How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), screen brightness, and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu by using the remote control. T o change a setting: 1. Press z . 2. Use n , q , p , o and r to navigate and use the setup menu. 3. Press z again[...]

  • Page 216

    7-38 Infotainment System The infrared receivers for the wireless headphones and the remote control are located at the rear of the overhead console. Notice: A void directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur . See “ Cleaning the Video Screen ” later in this section for more information. Remote Control T o use the remote control, aim [...]

  • Page 217

    Infotainment System 7-39 c (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. Press twice to return to the beginning of the DVD. s (Play/Pause): Press to start playing a DVD. Press while a DVD is playing to pause it. Press again to continue playing the DVD. When the DVD is playing, depending on the radio, play may be slowed down by[...]

  • Page 218

    7-40 Infotainment System } 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press to select chapter or track numbers greater than nine. Press this button before entering the number . If the remote control becomes lost or damaged, a new universal remote control can be purchased. If this happens, make sure the universal remote control uses a T oshiba ® code set. Battery [...]

  • Page 219

    Infotainment System 7-41 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player , I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning. If the stop button was pressed one time, the DVD player resumes playing where the DVD was stopped. If the stop button was pressed two [...]

  • Page 220

    7-42 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle. *Excludes the OnStar ® System. Cleaning t[...]

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    Infotainment System 7-43 P (Power): Press to turn the RSA on or off. V olume: Turn to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones. SRCE (Source): Press to select between the radio (AM/FM/XM ™ ), CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DV[...]

  • Page 222

    7-44 Infotainment System When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press PROG to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc. When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer , press PROG to select the next disc, if multiple discs are loaded. This funct[...]

  • Page 223

    Infotainment System 7-45 b g (Push T o T alk) : Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start speech recognition. c x (Phone On Hook): Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel an operation. Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the v[...]

  • Page 224

    7-46 Infotainment System 6. The system responds with “ <Phone name> has been successfully paired ” after the pairing process is complete. 7. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to be paired. Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. [...]

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    Infotainment System 7-47 The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers: . Store . Digit Store . Directory Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually . 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a ton[...]

  • Page 226

    7-48 Infotainment System . T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time and the system will repeat them. 4. After the complete number has been entered, say “ Store ” . The system responds with “ Please say the name tag ” followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number . The name tag is rec[...]

  • Page 227

    Infotainment System 7-49 Using the Delete All Name T ags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar (if present). T o use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Delete all name [...]

  • Page 228

    7-50 Infotainment System 4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number has been entered, say “ Dial ” . The system responds with “ OK, Dialing ” and dials the number . . If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ Clear ” at any time to clear the last number . . T o hear all o[...]

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    Infotainment System 7-51 Call W aiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. . Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. . Press b g again to return to the original call. . T o ignore the incoming call, continue with the[...]

  • Page 230

    7-52 Infotainment System T o T ransfer Audio to the In-V ehicle Bluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. During a call with the audio on the cell phone[...]

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    Infotainment System 7-53 . If the system is not sure it recognized the number properly , it responds “ Dial Number , Please say yes or no? ” followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “ Y es ” . The system responds with “ OK, Sending Number ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. Sending a Stored Name T ag During a [...]

  • Page 232

    7-54 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

  • Page 233

    Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Air V ents Air V ents . [...]

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    8-2 Climate Controls Display Function Each time the temperature, mode, or fan control buttons are pressed, the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting. The outside temperature is displayed on the instrument panel cluster . O (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. While the system [...]

  • Page 235

    Climate Controls 8-3 T emperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off since outside air still enters the vehicle, unless the recirculation mode is selected. See “ Recirculation ” later i[...]

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    8-4 Climate Controls 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield, side window , and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system uses outside air . - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents. When this [...]

  • Page 237

    Climate Controls 8-5 The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on when recirculation is on. When the engine is turned off, the recirculation [...]

  • Page 238

    8-6 Climate Controls Sensors The solar sensor , located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly . The interior temperature sensor located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column, measures the temperature of the air in[...]

  • Page 239

    Climate Controls 8-7 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) A. Fan Control B. T emperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control For vehicles with the rear climate control system, the controls are located on the rear of the center console. The system can also be controlled with the front controls. Press the REAR button on the front [...]

  • Page 240

    8-8 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Control C. T emperature Control For vehicles with the rear climate control system, the controls are located on the rear of the center console. Press the REAR button on the front climate control system to turn the rear climate con[...]

  • Page 241

    Climate Controls 8-9 N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to manually change the direction of the airflow . Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display . H (V ent): Air is directed through the overhead outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the rear floor outlets, as well as the overhead outlets. 6 (Floor): Air[...]

  • Page 242

    8-10 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

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    Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Off-Road Recovery[...]

  • Page 244

    9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt, see Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 13 . { W ARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mi[...]

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    Driving and Operating 9-3 The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — dri[...]

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    9-4 Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can t[...]

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    Driving and Operating 9-5 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly , and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you ha[...]

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    9-6 Driving and Operating The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels [...]

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    Driving and Operating 9-7 W ARNING (Continued) Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause your vehicle to be carried away . If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water . Hydroplaning Hydropl[...]

  • Page 250

    9-8 Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. . Going down steep or long hill[...]

  • Page 251

    Driving and Operating 9-9 Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated [...]

  • Page 252

    9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 ‑ 6 . T o get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . T urn on the hazard warning flashers. . T ie a red cloth to an outside mirror [...]

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    Driving and Operating 9-1 1 Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged [...]

  • Page 254

    9-12 Driving and Operating V ehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry . This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. T wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry , the Tire and Loading I[...]

  • Page 255

    Driving and Operating 9-13 the front and rear axle. See “ Certification/Tire Label ” later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and p[...]

  • Page 256

    9-14 Driving and Operating Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). C. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs). Example 3 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 [...]

  • Page 257

    Driving and Operating 9-15 The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR). T o find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh you[...]

  • Page 258

    9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . If you have all-wheel drive, keep your speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (500 miles). . Do not drive at any one constant sp[...]

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    Driving and Operating 9-17 Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key . Use the correct key , make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer . ( (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition and transmi[...]

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    9-18 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. T o restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only . Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P [...]

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    Driving and Operating 9-19 Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer . If you do not, the engine might not perform properly . Any resulting damage would not b[...]

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    9-20 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure the vehicle will not move, even [...]

  • Page 263

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Shifting Out of Park The vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: . Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and . Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition i[...]

  • Page 264

    9-22 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail[...]

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    Driving and Operating 9-23 { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y[...]

  • Page 266

    9-24 Driving and Operating system. Y ou must fully apply the regular brake first and then press the shift lever button before shifting from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever , then push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then p[...]

  • Page 267

    Driving and Operating 9-25 Manual Mode Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer . The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster . When using the ERS Mode a number will d[...]

  • Page 268

    9-26 Driving and Operating Automatic Engine Grade Braking Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle. The system will automatically command downshifts to reduce vehicle speed, until th[...]

  • Page 269

    Driving and Operating 9-27 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to[...]

  • Page 270

    9-28 Driving and Operating Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentaril[...]

  • Page 271

    Driving and Operating 9-29 will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL OFF , SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ST ABILITRAK. If these conditions are observed, turn the vehicle off, wait 15 seconds, and then turn it back on again to reset the system. If any of these messages still appear on the Driver Information Cente[...]

  • Page 272

    9-30 Driving and Operating and by applying brakes to each individual wheel (brake-traction control) as necessary . The traction control system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is started. It will activate and the StabiliT rak light will flash if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. If t[...]

  • Page 273

    Driving and Operating 9-31 The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. T (On/Off): Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. SET – : Press to set the speed or make the[...]

  • Page 274

    9-32 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to increase the vehicle speed while using cruise control: . Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it. . T o increase vehicle speed in small increments, press the +RES button briefly . Each time th[...]

  • Page 275

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an object [...]

  • Page 276

    9-34 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the URP A system does not activate due to a temporary condition, the message P ARK ASSIST OFF displays on the DIC when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). This may occur under the following conditions: . The driver disables the system. . The ultrasonic sensors are n[...]

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    Driving and Operating 9-35 W ARNING (Continued) Y our judged distances using the screen will differ from actual distances. So if you do not use proper care before backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury , or death. Even though the vehicle has the RVC system, always check careful[...]

  • Page 278

    9-36 Driving and Operating T urning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off T o turn the rear vision camera system on or off: 1. Shift into P (Park). 2. Press the MENU button to enter the configure menu options, then press the MENU hard key to select Display or touch the Display screen button. 3. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button. The Re[...]

  • Page 279

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Symbols The navigation system may have a feature that lets the driver view symbols on the navigation screen while using the rear vision camera. The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URP A) system must not be disabled to use the caution symbols. If URP A has been disabled and the symbols have been turned on, the Rear Parking As[...]

  • Page 280

    9-38 Driving and Operating The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. When the System Does Not Seem T o Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “ T urning the Rear Camera System On or Off ” earlier in this section. . It is dar[...]

  • Page 281

    Driving and Operating 9-39 . A fast flash may indicate that the display has been on for the maximum allowable time during a reverse cycle, or the display has reached an Over T emperature limit. The fast flash conditions are used to protect the video device from high temperature conditions. Once conditions return to normal the device will reset and [...]

  • Page 282

    9-40 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher . If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking [...]

  • Page 283

    Driving and Operating 9-41 Fuel Additives T o provide cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly . In most cases, nothing should have to be added to the fuel. However , some gasolines cont[...]

  • Page 284

    9-42 Driving and Operating Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT . We recommend against the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of[...]

  • Page 285

    Driving and Operating 9-43 While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door . { W ARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly . If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the[...]

  • Page 286

    9-44 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container { W ARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o help avoid injury to you and others: . Dispense fuel only into appro[...]

  • Page 287

    Driving and Operating 9-45 For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see T owing the V ehicle on page 10 ‑ 85 . For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle — such as a motorhome, see Recreational V ehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 85 . Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips { W ARNING The driver can lose control when pulling[...]

  • Page 288

    9-46 Driving and Operating Pulling A T railer Here are some important points: . There are many laws, including speed limit restrictions that apply to trailering. Check for legal requirements with state or provincial police. . Consider using sway control. See T owing Equipment on page 9 ‑ 53 . . Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 800 km [...]

  • Page 289

    Driving and Operating 9-47 T ow/Haul Mode T ow/Haul assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the T ow/Haul mode is to: . Reduce the frequency and improve the predictability of transmission shifts. . Provide the same solid shift feel as when the vehicle is unloaded. . Improve control of vehicle speed while requir[...]

  • Page 290

    9-48 Driving and Operating Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer . This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer . Because the rig is longer , it is necessary to go f[...]

  • Page 291

    Driving and Operating 9-49 When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating. T o avoid this, let the engine run while par[...]

  • Page 292

    9-50 Driving and Operating Maintenance When T railer T owing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer . See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake [...]

  • Page 293

    Driving and Operating 9-51 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. V ehicle Maximum T railer Weight *GCWR Front-Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) Front-Wheel Drive, V92 T railer T owing Package 4,500 lbs (2 041 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) All-Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs[...]

  • Page 294

    9-52 Driving and Operating If a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch is being used, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After loading the trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately , to see if the weights are proper . If they are not, adjustments might be made by[...]

  • Page 295

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Weight is still below 3 266 kg (7,200 lbs) and you might think 318 additional kilograms (700 lbs) should be subtracted from the trailering capacity to stay within GCWR limits. The maximum trailer would only be 3 538 kg (7,800 lbs). Y ou may go further and think the tongue weight should be limited to less than 454 kg (1,00[...]

  • Page 296

    9-54 Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches A. Body-to-Ground Distance B. Front of V ehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle. Safety Chains Always attach chains between the [...]

  • Page 297

    Driving and Operating 9-55 They should be connected by your dealer/retailer or a qualified service center . If the back-up lamp circuit is not functional, contact your dealer/ retailer . If a remote (non-vehicle) battery is being charged, press the T ow/Haul mode switch located on the center console near the climate controls. This will boost the ve[...]

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    9-56 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES[...]

  • Page 299

    V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work . . . . .[...]

  • Page 300

    10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 T ire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Different Size T ires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Uniform Tire Quality Grad[...]

  • Page 301

    V ehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. Cali[...]

  • Page 302

    10-4 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING Y ou can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. . Be [...]

  • Page 303

    V ehicle Care 10-5 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up on the bottom center of the grille, and push the secondary hood release to the left. 3. After the lid has been partially lifted, a gas strut automatically lifts and holds the hood in the fully open position. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly . Pull the hood do[...]

  • Page 304

    10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview[...]

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    V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 14 . B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 14 . C. Remote Negative ( − ) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 81 . D. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 ‑ 31 . E. Remote Positive (+) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑[...]

  • Page 306

    10-8 V ehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the engine oil d[...]

  • Page 307

    V ehicle Care 10-9 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: . GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. . SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. . American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symb[...]

  • Page 308

    10-10 V ehicle Care Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty [...]

  • Page 309

    V ehicle Care 10-1 1 T o reset the Engine Oil Life System: 1. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. 3. Press and hold the set/reset button until 100% is displayed. Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off. 4. T urn the key to LOCK/OFF .[...]

  • Page 310

    10-12 V ehicle Care Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . The transmission fluid will not reach the end of the dipstick unless the[...]

  • Page 311

    V ehicle Care 10-13 A. Clamp B. Screws C. Housing Cover D. Filter E. Base 4. Loosen the outlet duct clamp (A). 5. Loosen the six housing cover (C) screws (B). 6. Remove the housing cover (C) with outlet duct. 7. Remove the filter (D) and any loose debris that may be found in the base (E). 8. Inspect or replace the filter (D). 9. Reverse Steps 2 thr[...]

  • Page 312

    10-14 V ehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. A. Engine Coolant Recovery T ank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fans { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, a[...]

  • Page 313

    V ehicle Care 10-15 What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get t[...]

  • Page 314

    10-16 V ehicle Care If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant recovery tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 14 for more information. The coolant recovery tank cap h[...]

  • Page 315

    V ehicle Care 10-17 { W ARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cool[...]

  • Page 316

    10-18 V ehicle Care 6. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 7. Reinstall the cap on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 8. Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose feels warm. Any time during this procedure, watch out for the engine cooling fan(s). 9. If the coolant level inside t[...]

  • Page 317

    V ehicle Care 10-19 If you do decide to lift the hood , make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Engine damage from running the engi[...]

  • Page 318

    10-20 V ehicle Care If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. T urn the air conditioning off. 2. T urn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary . 3. If in a traffic jam, shift to N (Neutral), otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving — D (Drive) or L (Low). [...]

  • Page 319

    V ehicle Care 10-21 When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. How to Check Power Steering Fluid T o check the power steering[...]

  • Page 320

    10-22 V ehicle Care Adding W asher Fluid When the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low , a WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Washer Fluid Messages on page 5 ‑ 39 for more information. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Co[...]

  • Page 321

    V ehicle Care 10-23 Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in [...]

  • Page 322

    10-24 V ehicle Care . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much flu[...]

  • Page 323

    V ehicle Care 10-25 Battery Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. { DANGER Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. V ehicle Storage { W ARNING B[...]

  • Page 324

    10-26 V ehicle Care Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control System Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the[...]

  • Page 325

    V ehicle Care 10-27 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. . T o check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is he[...]

  • Page 326

    10-28 V ehicle Care Windshield Replacement Y our vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windshield. If you ever have to have your windshield replaced be sure to get an acoustic windshield so you will continue to have the benefits an acoustic windshield can provide. Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further[...]

  • Page 327

    V ehicle Care 10-29 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting { W ARNING The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician service them. The up – level vehicle has HID headlamps[...]

  • Page 328

    10-30 V ehicle Care License Plate Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the liftgate trim. 2. T urn and pull the license plate lamp forward through the lift gate trim opening. 3. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Install the new [...]

  • Page 329

    V ehicle Care 10-31 Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed. This greatly reduces the chance of [...]

  • Page 330

    10-32 V ehicle Care Lift the cover for access to the fuse/ relay block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. T o remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.[...]

  • Page 331

    V ehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage A/C CLUTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS MTR Antilock Braking System (ABS) Motor AFS Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power AUX V AC PUMP Auxiliary V acuum Pump A WD All-Wheel-Drive System BA TT 1 Battery 1 BA TT 2 Battery 2 BA TT 3 Battery 3 ECM Engine Control Module ECM 1 Engi[...]

  • Page 332

    10-34 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage RT PRK Right Parking Lamp RT TRLR STOP/TRN T railer Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal RVC SNSR Regulated V oltage Control Sensor S/ROOF/ SUNSHADE Sunroof SERVICE Service Repair SP ARE Spare Stop Lamps (China Only) Stop Lamps (China Only) STRTR Starter TCM T ransmission Control Module TRANS T ransmission TRLR BCK/UP T ra[...]

  • Page 333

    V ehicle Care 10-35 Relays Usage TRLR BCK/UP T railer Back-up Lamps WPR Windshield Wiper WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located under the instrument panel on the passenger side of the vehicle. Pull down on the cover to access the fuse block. Fuse Side Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag AMP A[...]

  • Page 334

    10-36 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage HV AC Heating, V entilation and Air Conditioning INADV/ PWR/LED Inadvertent Power LED INFOTMNT Infotainment L T/TRN/SIG Driver Side T urn Signal MSM Memory Seat Module PDM Power Mirrors, Liftgate Release PWR MODE Power Mode PWR/MIR Power Mirrors RDO Radio REAR WPR Rear Wiper RT/TRN/SIG Passenger Side T urn Signal SP [...]

  • Page 335

    V ehicle Care 10-37 Relays Usage DRL2 Daytime Running Lamps 2 Relay L T/UNLCK Driver Side Unlock Relay DRL Daytime Running Lamps Relay SP ARE Spare FRT/WSW Front Windshield W asher Relay Wheels and Tires Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty an[...]

  • Page 336

    10-38 V ehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, hei[...]

  • Page 337

    V ehicle Care 10-39 (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (B) T emporary Use Only : The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a t[...]

  • Page 338

    10-40 V ehicle Care (F) Tire Size : A combination of letters and numbers define a tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only . (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires desig[...]

  • Page 339

    V ehicle Care 10-41 (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry . The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Tire T erminology and De[...]

  • Page 340

    10-42 V ehicle Care DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code includes the T ire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer , production pla[...]

  • Page 341

    V ehicle Care 10-43 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 44 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 . Radial Ply[...]

  • Page 342

    10-44 V ehicle Care See “ T ire and Loading Information Label ” under V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 . Tire Pressure T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively . Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inflati[...]

  • Page 343

    V ehicle Care 10-45 How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Y ou cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under-inflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sit[...]

  • Page 344

    10-46 V ehicle Care Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction in[...]

  • Page 345

    V ehicle Care 10-47 At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display . The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be vie[...]

  • Page 346

    10-48 V ehicle Care TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message is also displayed. Th[...]

  • Page 347

    V ehicle Care 10-49 The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure. If increasing the tire's air pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire's sidewall. T o decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed end of the valv[...]

  • Page 348

    10-50 V ehicle Care Tire Inspection We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 ‑ 51 for more information. Tire Rotation T ires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). See Sc[...]

  • Page 349

    V ehicle Care 10-51 { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; b[...]

  • Page 350

    10-52 V ehicle Care With proper care and maintenance tires typically wear out before they degrade due to age. If you are unsure about the need to replace the tires as they get older , consult the tire manufacturer for more information. Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires instal[...]

  • Page 351

    V ehicle Care 10-53 { W ARNING Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly , and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the [...]

  • Page 352

    10-54 V ehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this could affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability , and resistance to rollover . Additionally , if your vehicle has electronic syst[...]

  • Page 353

    V ehicle Care 10-55 The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver , or temporar y use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 inches), or to some limited-production tires. While the ti[...]

  • Page 354

    10-56 V ehicle Care and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C correspond s to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . It s[...]

  • Page 355

    V ehicle Care 10-57 { W ARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. Y ou could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, [...]

  • Page 356

    10-58 V ehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly . But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fail[...]

  • Page 357

    V ehicle Care 10-59 { W ARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. T o help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly . 2. Put an automatic transmission shi[...]

  • Page 358

    10-60 V ehicle Care Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no [...]

  • Page 359

    V ehicle Care 10-61 This vehicle may have one of the following tire sealant and compressor kits. The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) B. On/Off Button C. Pressure Gage D. Pressure Deflation Button (If equipped) E. T ire Sealant Canister F . Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) G. Air Only Hose (Black) H. Power Plug Tire Sealant Read a[...]

  • Page 360

    10-62 V ehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to T emporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for 5 minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster . Always do a [...]

  • Page 361

    V ehicle Care 10-63 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) and the power plug (H). 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) onto the tire valve stem. T urn i[...]

  • Page 362

    10-64 V ehicle Care 1 1. Press the on/off button (B) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire, therefore, Steps 12 through 18 must be done immediately after Step 1 1. Be careful while handling the tire sealant and comp[...]

  • Page 363

    V ehicle Care 10-65 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (E) and sealant/air hose (F) assembly at a local dealer/retailer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer/ retailer . 23. After temporarily sealing a tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit, take the vehicl[...]

  • Page 364

    10-66 V ehicle Care Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 58 . 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 ‑ 68 . 2. Unwrap the air only hose (G) and the power plug (H). 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve [...]

  • Page 365

    V ehicle Care 10-67 If you inflate the tire higher than the recommended pressure you can adjust the excess pressure by pressing the pressure deflation button (D), if equipped, until the proper pressure reading is reached. This option is only functional when using the air only hose (G). 1 1. Press the on/off button (B) to turn the tire sealant and c[...]

  • Page 366

    10-68 V ehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle. 1. Press down on the latch tab and pull the cover off to access the storage compartment. 2. Press the two tabs on the quick release buckle to release the tire seala[...]

  • Page 367

    V ehicle Care 10-69 The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and lug wrench (B). Removing the Spare Tire The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, in front of the rear bumper . See Compact Spare Tire on page 10 ‑ 80 for more information about the compact spare. A. Rear Convenience Center B. Lug Wrench C. Storage Compartment Cap[...]

  • Page 368

    10-70 V ehicle Care 5. T ilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the spare tire from the cable. 6. T urn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up after removing the spare tire. Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the vehicle. See “ Storing a Flat or Spare T ire and T ools ” later in this section. T[...]

  • Page 369

    V ehicle Care 10-71 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 58 for more information. 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They will not come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the e[...]

  • Page 370

    10-72 V ehicle Care Notice: If a jack is used to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly , the vehicle could be damaged. When raising the vehicle on a jack, avoid contact with the rear axle control arms. 5. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire near you. { W ARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is danger[...]

  • Page 371

    V ehicle Care 10-73 9. Remove the plastic spare tire heat shield by pulling the rubber latch. Store the plastic spare tire heat shield. See “ Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools ” later in this section for more information. { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after ti[...]

  • Page 372

    10-74 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking whe[...]

  • Page 373

    V ehicle Care 10-75 { W ARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. T o store the spare tire: 1. Lay the compact spare tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem [...]

  • Page 374

    10-76 V ehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire 1. Remove the cable package from the jack storage area. 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels. 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 4. Pull the ca[...]

  • Page 375

    V ehicle Care 10-77 8. Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker . Push the tube toward the front of the vehicle. 9. Close the liftgate and make sure it is latched properly . Storing the T ools A. T ool Bag B. Wing Bolt C. Jack Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. 1.[...]

  • Page 376

    10-78 V ehicle Care Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly that has a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly falling off the vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem point[...]

  • Page 377

    V ehicle Care 10-79 5. T urn the lug wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack. 7. Lower the jack by turning the lug w[...]

  • Page 378

    10-80 V ehicle Care Compact Spare Tire { W ARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. The compact spare tire, if the vehicle has one, was fully inflated when the vehicle was new [...]

  • Page 379

    V ehicle Care 10-81 Jump Starting If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely . { W ARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can expl[...]

  • Page 380

    10-82 V ehicle Care 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations on the other vehicle. Y our vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative ( − ) jump starting terminal. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for more information on the terminal locations. { W ARNING Using a match near a[...]

  • Page 381

    V ehicle Care 10-83 Do not connect positive (+) to negative ( − ) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of t[...]

  • Page 382

    10-84 V ehicle Care 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1 1. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery . If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehic[...]

  • Page 383

    V ehicle Care 10-85 T owing T owing the V ehicle T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. T o tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes — such as behind a motorhome, see Rec[...]

  • Page 384

    10-86 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing If the vehicle is front-wheel-drive, it can be dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles may also be towed by putting the front wheels on a dolly . See “ Dolly T owing ” later in this section. If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it can be dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles can also be towed by placin[...]

  • Page 385

    V ehicle Care 10-87 Once the destination is reached: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Reinstall the 50 amp BA TT1 fuse to the underhood fuse block. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition. 4. Disconnect the vehicle from the towing vehicle. Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with the front driv[...]

  • Page 386

    10-88 V ehicle Care 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly . 7. Release the parking brake. T owing the V ehicle From the Rear Notice: T owing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be cove[...]

  • Page 387

    V ehicle Care 10-89 Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird dr[...]

  • Page 388

    10-90 V ehicle Care Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely . If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes could cause water to enter the vehicle. [...]

  • Page 389

    V ehicle Care 10-91 Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only . Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Notice: Driving the v[...]

  • Page 390

    10-92 V ehicle Care Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer/retailer . Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected[...]

  • Page 391

    V ehicle Care 10-93 Y our dealer/retailer has products for cleaning the vehicle's interior . When cleaning the vehicle's interior , only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces that are being cleaned. Permanent damage can result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Apply the cleaner directly to the[...]

  • Page 392

    10-94 V ehicle Care Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as[...]

  • Page 393

    V ehicle Care 10-95 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces T o remove dust, a soft cloth dampened with water can be used. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary , a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Many commercial cl[...]

  • Page 394

    10-96 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES[...]

  • Page 395

    Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-7 Maintenance Replacement P a r t s .. ...............[...]

  • Page 396

    1 1-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer/ retailer to have a qualified technician do the work. See Doing Y our Own Service Work on page 10[...]

  • Page 397

    Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Y our dealer/retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this work and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally , service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 1[...]

  • Page 398

    1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and liftgate hinges lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . More frequent lubrication may be required when vehicle is [...]

  • Page 399

    Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 12 . . Automatic transmission fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather , in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently [...]

  • Page 400

    1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter . Reset oil life system. • • Engine coolant level check. • • Windshield washer fluid level check. • • T ire inflation pressures check. • • T ire wear inspection. • • Rotate tires. • • Fluids visual leak check. • • Engine air c[...]

  • Page 401

    Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. T o determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle's engine, see Eng[...]

  • Page 402

    1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor , and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges and Rear Folding Seat Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlu[...]

  • Page 403

    Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 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. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

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    1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

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    Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

  • Page 406

    1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

  • Page 407

    T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3 V ehicle Identifica[...]

  • Page 408

    12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge a[...]

  • Page 409

    T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine D Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine[...]

  • Page 410

    12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES[...]

  • Page 411

    Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement[...]

  • Page 412

    13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO : If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800[...]

  • Page 413

    Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps one and two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration program. General Motors of Canada Limited has comm[...]

  • Page 414

    13-4 Customer Information Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas — C[...]

  • Page 415

    Customer Information 13-5 Other Helpful Links: Buick − www .buick.com Buick Merchandise — www .buickmerchandise.com Help Center — www .buick.com/ helpcenter . F AQ . Contact Us My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected section of www .gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, [...]

  • Page 416

    13-6 Customer Information General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program For U.S. purchased vehicles, call 1-800-252-1 1 12; (T ext T elephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438) . For Canadian purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800 . Service is availa[...]

  • Page 417

    Customer Information 13-7 . Emergency T ow From a Public Road or Highway: T ow to the nearest Buick dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or snow . . Flat Tire Change: Service is provided to change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spar[...]

  • Page 418

    13-8 Customer Information Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/ retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be s[...]

  • Page 419

    Customer Information 13-9 Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.[...]

  • Page 420

    13-10 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle's resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subse[...]

  • Page 421

    Customer Information 13-1 1 Insuring Y our V ehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation fo[...]

  • Page 422

    13-12 Customer Information Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair . If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement colli[...]

  • Page 423

    Customer Information 13-13 Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus[...]

  • Page 424

    13-14 Customer Information However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer , or General Motors. T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www .safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator , NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. W ashi[...]

  • Page 425

    Customer Information 13-15 V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy Y our GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag dep[...]

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    13-16 Customer Information GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or , as requ[...]

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    INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle . . . . . 3-42 Adjustments Lum[...]

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    i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-27 Bluetooth . . . . . . [...]

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    INDEX i-3 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7, 8-8 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Cluster , IP . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    i-4 INDEX Driving (cont.) Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 V ehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 DVD Rear Seat En[...]

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    INDEX i-5 Front Seats Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Heated and V entilated . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44 Filling the T ank . . . . [...]

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    i-6 INDEX High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-8 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    INDEX i-7 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Loss [...]

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    i-8 INDEX O Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    INDEX i-9 Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7, 8-8 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . . 7-42 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Rea[...]

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    i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Secondary Latch System . . . . . 10-78 Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59, 3-61 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    INDEX i-1 1 T ime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 T ires Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Different Size[...]

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    i-12 INDEX V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 V entilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]