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Lighting 6-5
#(Front Fog Lamps):Press to
turn the fog lamps on or off. An
indicator light on the instrument
panel cluster comes on when the
fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps come on together
with the parking lamps.
If the high‐beam headlamps are
turned on, the fog lamps will turn off.
If the high‐beam headlamps are
turned off, the fog lamps will turn
back on again.
Some localities have laws that
require the headlamps to be on
along with the fog lamps.Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness
of the instrument panel controls and
infotainment display screen. The
thumbwheel is located to the left
of the steering column on the
instrument panel.
D(Instrument Panel
Brightness): Move the
thumbwheel up or down and
hold, to brighten or dim the
instrument panel controls and
infotainment display screen.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on
automatically when any door is
opened and the dome lamp is in the
door position.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are located
in the overhead console.
((Dome Lamp Override): Press
to turn the lamps off, even when a
door is open.

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Infotainment System 7-9
Vehicle Settings
SeeVehicle Personalization on
page 5‑30 for more information.
Display Settings
Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button
on the faceplate, then select Display
Settings from the list.
The following options may display:
Dimming Mode: Press to change
the screen background. The
Automatic setting adjusts the
screen background automatically
depending on the exterior lighting
conditions.
To change the overall brightness
setting for the display, use the
vehicle interior lighting instrument
panel illumination control.
Languages
The vehicle supports English,
French (Canadian), and Spanish.
The default language is English. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the language. Press
TUNE/MENU to change the display
language.
English and Metric Unit
Conversion
To change the display units between
English and metric units, see
Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑21.
Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is
operated by using the pushbuttons,
multifunction knobs, menus shown
on the display, and steering wheel
controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
O/VOL (Power/Volume): Press to
turn the system on and off. Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has
been turned on after the ignition is
turned off, the system will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
O/VOL (Power/Volume):
Turn to
adjust the volume.
V/8(Phone/Mute): Press to
mute the infotainment system.
Press
V/8again, or turn
the
O/VOL knob to cancel mute.
Menu System (Radio with CD)
The Menu system for the uplevel
infotainment system appears
on the display screen.
Controls
The TUNE/MENU knob
and
/BACK are used to
navigate the menu system.

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Infotainment System 7-13
TUNE/MENU:Turn to navigate the
available menus and to search for
stations.
INFO: Press to display additional
information that may be available for
the current song.
s ©or¨\: Press to search for
stations.
FAV 1-2-3: Press to open the
favorites list and select the
favorites page.
Buttons 1−6: Press to select
preset stations.
AS 1-2 (Autostore): Press to open
the autostore list.
SRCE (Source/Radio with CD and
Touchscreen Only): Press to
select the AM, FM, or XM (if
equipped) band.
The audio sources can also be
changed by using the steering
wheel controls. See Steering Wheel
Controls on page 5‑2 for more
information.
Radio Menus (Radio with CD)
Radio menus are available for AM
and FM.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to open
the main radio menu for that band.
Selecting a Band
Press the RADIO/BAND button to
choose AM, FM, or XM, if equipped.
The last station that was playing
starts playing again.
Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Briefly press
s ©or¨\to
automatically search for the next
available station. If a station is not
found, the radio switches to a more
sensitive search level. If a station
still is not found, the frequency that
was last active begins to play. If the radio station is known:
Press and hold
s
©or¨\until
the station on the display is
reached, then release the button.
Manual Tuning
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
select the frequency on the display.
Favorites List
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
2. Select Favorites List.
3. Select the station.
Station Lists
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
2. Select AM or FM Station List. All receivable stations in the current
reception area are displayed. If a
station list has not been created,
an automatic station search
is done.
3. Select the station.

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Infotainment System 7-31
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the
infotainment system and the
steering wheel to operate the
Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
b/g(Push to Talk):Press to
answer incoming calls, confirm
system information, and start voice
recognition.
$/i(Mute/End Call): Press to
end a call, reject a call, or cancel an
operation.
Infotainment System Controls
If equipped, the infotainment system
allows certain controls to be
selected on the infotainment display.
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Operation
on page 7‑9.
V/8(Phone/Mute): Press to
enter the Phone main menu. Press
to mute the audio system.
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
Noise: The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak: A tone sounds to
indicate that the system is ready for
a voice command. Wait for the tone
and then speak.
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,
sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Use
the
O/VOL knob during a call to
change the volume level. The
adjusted volume level remains in
memory for later calls. The system
maintains a minimum volume level.
Other Information
The Bluetooth® word mark and
logos are owned by the Bluetooth®
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑15 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)
For vehicles equipped with the
MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment
system, see the separate MyLink/
IntelliLink Features and Functions
Guide for more information.
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Operation
on page 7‑9.

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7-36 Infotainment System
To use voice recognition, press
the
b/gbutton located on the
steering wheel. Use the commands
below for the various voice features.
For additional information say
"Help" while you are in a voice
recognition menu.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
your cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls will be
made using OnStar Hands-Free
Calling, if available. See OnStar
Overview on page 14‑1 for more
information. Pairing Information
.A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to
the vehicle as a phone and an
MP3 player at the same time.
.Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
.If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
system connects to the first
available paired cell phone in the
order that they were first paired
to the system. To link to a
different paired phone, see
“Linking to a Different Phone”
later in this section.Pairing a Phone
1. Press
b/g. The system
responds “Ready,”followed by
a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command
can be skipped.
3. Say “Pair.”The system responds
with instructions and a four-digit
Personal Identification Number
(PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5.
4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair.
For help with this process, see
your cell phone manufacturer's
user guide.
5. Locate the device named “Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 3. After the
PIN is successfully entered, the
system prompts you to provide a
name for the paired cell phone.

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Climate Controls 8-3
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
English Shown, Metric Similar
A. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
B. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
C. Air Delivery Modes
D. Heated Steering Wheel (If Equipped) E. Recirculation
F. Air Conditioning
G. Fan Controls
H. Rear Window Defogger
I. Defrost
J. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature.
When the AUTO indicator light is
on, the system is in full automatic
operation. If the air delivery mode or
fan setting is manually adjusted, the
auto indicator turns off and displays
will show the selected settings.
To place the system in automatic
mode do the following:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Then
adjust the temperature as
needed for best comfort.

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Climate Controls 8-5
system does not detect possible
window fogging, it returns to normal
operation. To turn Auto Defog off or
on, see "Climate and Air Quality"
underVehicle Personalization on
page 5‑30.
Rear Window Defogger
=(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns
off automatically after about
10 minutes. If turned on again it
runs for about five minutes before
turning off.
The rear window defogger can be
set to automatic operation; see
“Climate and Air Quality” under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑30. When auto rear defog is
selected, the rear window defogger
turns on automatically when the
interior temperature is cold and the
outside temperature is about 4°C
(40°F) and below. The auto rear
defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. At higher
speeds, the rear window defogger
may stay on continuously.
For vehicles with heated outside
rearview mirrors, they turn on when
the rear window defogger button is
on and help to clear fog or frost from
the surface of the mirrors. See
Heated Mirrors on page 2‑17.
Notice:
Do not try to clear frost
or other material from the inside
of the front windshield and rear
window with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp. This
may damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
MorL(Heated Seats, If
Equipped): Press to turn the
heated seats on or off. See Heated
Front Seats on page 3‑6.
((Heated Steering Wheel, If
Equipped): Press to turn the
heated steering wheel on or off.
See Heated Steering Wheel on
page 5‑3.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation: For vehicles with the
remote vehicle start feature, the
climate control system may run
when the vehicle is started remotely.
The system will default to a heating
or cooling mode depending on the
outside temperature and then go
back to the previous settings. See
Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑8.
The rear window defogger turns on
if it is cold outside.

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Driving and Operating 9-1
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-7
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-14
Ignition Positions (KeyAccess) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-26
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-33
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
StabiliTrak
®System . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Object Detection Systems
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-39
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-42
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-42
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-43
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

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Driving and Operating 9-3
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means“always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt. See Safety Belts on
page 3‑10.
.Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
.Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
{WARNING
Drinking and then driving is
very dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious —or even
fatal —collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding
to push the brake pedal is
perception time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second.
In that time, a vehicle moving at
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
include:
.Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front
of you.
.Avoid needless heavy braking.
.Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make
the pedal harder to push down.

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9-4 Driving and Operating
If the engine stops, there will be
some power brake assist but it will
be used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it
can take longer to stop and the
brake pedal will be harder to push.
Steering
Electric Power Steering
Your vehicle has electric power
steering. It does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require
increased effort.
If the steering wheel is turned in
either direction several times until
it stops, or it is held until it is
stopped for an extended time,
power steering assist should return
shortly after a few normal steering
movements.See specific vehicle steering
messages under
Vehicle Messages
on page 5‑25.
See your dealer if there is a
problem.
Curve Tips
.Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
.Reduce speed before entering a
curve, while the front wheels are
straight.
.Adjust speed so you can drive
through the curve. Maintain a
reasonable, steady speed.
.Wait until out of the curve before
accelerating gently into the
straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering
can be more effective than braking.
For example, you come over a hill
and find a truck stopped in the lane,
or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front
of you. These problems can be
avoided by braking —if you can
stop in time.
If you cannot fully stop, follow these
suggestions:
.Quickly apply the brakes to
remove as much speed as
possible from a collision.
.Steer around the problem, to
the left or right depending on
available space.
.Straighten the wheel once you
have avoided the object.