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b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar ®
or Bluetooth systems
press and hold
b g for longer than two seconds to
interact with those systems. See OnStar ®
System
on page 2-52 and Bluetooth ®
on page 3-75 for more
information.
SRCE (Source/Voice Recognition): Press to switch
between the radio (AM, FM, XM), CD, DVD, and
rear auxiliary (if equipped).
Press and hold this button for longer than one second
to initiate voice recognition. See Voice Recognition
on page 4-86 for more information.
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e −
e (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease
the radio volume.
¨ (Seek): Press to go to the next radio station
while in AM, FM, or XM™. Press
¨ to go to the next
track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD
slot. Press the
¨ if multiple discs are loaded to go
to the next disc while sourced to a CD player. 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.
AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range can cause station
frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels
during the day, and then reduce these levels during the
night. Static can also occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio reception. When this
happens, try reducing the treble on the radio.
FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that
automatically works to reduce interference, some static
can occur, especially around tall buildings
or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.
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A. Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) Touch Screen
Button. See Navigation Audio System on page 4-62
for more information.
B. Clock Touch Screen Button. See “Setting the Clock”
under Configure Menu on page 4-43 for more
information.
C. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button.
See “Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the
Map Screen” under Symbols on page 4-19 for
more information.
D.
1 (Zoom Out) Touch Screen Button.
See “Map Scales” under Maps on page 4-15
for more information.
E.
y©¨z (Seek) Key (Previous/Next).
See Navigation Audio System on page 4-62
for more information.
F.
w (Tune) Knob. See Navigation Audio System
on page 4-62 for more information.
G. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 4-13 for
more information.
H. RPT (Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using
the Navigation System on page 4-13 for more
information.
I. DEST (Destination) Key. See Destination on
page 4-25 for more information. J. CONFIG (Congure) Key. See Configure Menu on
page 4-43 for more information.
K.
e (Sound) Key. See “Sound Menu” under
Navigation Audio System on page 4-62 for
more information.
L.
5 (Phone) Key. See OnStar ®
System on page 2-52
and Bluetooth ®
on page 3-75 for more information.
M. FAV (Favorite) Key. See “Storing Radio Station
Presets” under Navigation Audio System on
page 4-62 for more information.
N. AUDIO Key. See Navigation Audio System on
page 4-62 for more information.
O.
M (Disc Up/Down) Key. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 4-13 for more
information.
P.
O /
n (Power/Volume) Knob. See Navigation
Audio System on page 4-62 for more information.
Q. CD/DVD Video/Audio Slot. See CD Player on
page 4-71 or DVD Player on page 4-78 for more
information.
R.
Z (CD/DVD Video/Audio Eject) Key. See CD
Player on page 4-71 or DVD Player on page 4-78
for more information.
S.
M (Load) Key. See CD Player on page 4-71 or
DVD Player on page 4-78 for more information.
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5 (Phone): Press to access calling through OnStar ®
.
See OnStar ®
System on page 2-52 and Bluetooth ®
on page 3-75 for more information.
e (Sound): Press to access the Sound screen to
adjust bass, midrange, treble, and Digital Signal
Processing (DSP). See “Sound Menu” under Navigation
Audio System on page 4-62 for more information.
DEST (Destination): Press to access the Destination
Entry screen to plan a destination. See Destination
on page 4-25 for more information.
CONFIG (Congure Menu): Press to adjust
features for sound, radio, navigation, and the display.
See Configure Menu on page 4-43 for more information.
NAV (Navigation): Press to view your vehicle’s current
position on the map screen. Each press of this key cycles
through Full Map and the tab that displays the current
audio source (AM, FM, CD, etc.). Full Map displays the screen in full map view. Selecting the audio tab splits the
screen between the map screen and the current audio
source screen menu. See “Audio” under Navigation
Audio System on page 4-62 for more information.
RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press to repeat the last
voice guidance prompt.
y©¨z (Seek): Press the seek arrows to seek
and scan radio stations, to seek tracks on a CD, and to
seek chapters on a DVD. See Navigation Audio System
on page 4-62 , CD Player on page 4-71 ,or DVD Player
on page 4-78 for more information.
Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons Touch-sensitive screen buttons are located on the
screen. When a screen button has been selected,
a beep sounds. Screen buttons are highlighted when
a feature is available.
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Go: Select this screen button, next to the desired POI,
to make this POI a destination or a stopover.
Select a POI name to receive information about the
POI. From this screen you can select: Address Book,
Go, Map, or Call (if Bluetooth ®
or OnStar ®
personal
calling is activated).
Address Book: Press to add this POI to the address
book. See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 4-43
for information on editing address book entries.
Go: Select to make this POI a destination or a stopover.
Map: Select to display the map showing the location
of the POI.
Call: Select to dial the phone number using your
Bluetooth ®
phone (if “paired” with the vehicle) or the
OnStar HandsFree Calling system. For more information
about Bluetooth calling, see Bluetooth ®
on page 3-75 .
For more information about OnStar HandsFree
calling, see the OnStar Owner Guide.
OK: Select to display the map screen.
Show POI: Select to display or remove the POI icons
from the map screen. List all Categories: Select to list all POIs sorted
alphabetically.
Delete: To delete a specic POI category, select the
category.
Clear All: Select this screen button to clear all selected
POI categories.
Driving on a Route When driving on a routed destination, the map screen
automatically displays the next maneuver.
The pop-up displays the
next maneuver direction
and the distance from it.
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Using OnStar ®
Destination DownloadPress the blue OnStar button and an Advisor can
locate a point-of-interest or an address and download
the necessary information or coordinates to your
navigation system. Once the destination is downloaded,
the navigation system will search for the address in the
mapping disc’s database. When the address is found, it
will be shown on your navigation system’s screen along
with the buttons described below. Select Go, the navigation system calculates
route(s). Select a route (i.e. Shortest Route),
and Start Guidance.
Select Map, the navigation system displays the
Destination Map Screen.
Select Call, the navigation system initiates a
call to your destination with your Bluetooth phone
(if available) or OnStar Hands-Free Calling
(if minutes are available).
Select Add to Address Book, the navigation system
copies the downloaded destination to the address
book and displays the new address book entry.
Select Back, the navigation system cancels your
OnStar Destination Download and returns to the
previous screen. The downloaded address will not
be added to the previous destinations.
OnStar Download Screen
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Route Guidance Not Active If an OnStar destination is downloaded while route
guidance is not active, the navigation system displays
an OnStar Destination Download Screen and operations
will continue as outlined in the Using OnStar Destination
Download section:
Route Guidance Active If OnStar downloads a destination while route
guidance is already active, the navigation system
adds the downloaded destination as the next waypoint in
the existing route. All features such as Call and Add to
Address Book will be available for the waypoint. Refer
to the section on Waypoints for more information.
Previous Destinations Previous OnStar Destination Downloads are
saved under Previous Destinations in the navigation
system where they can be accessed or saved to the
address book. Important Notes regarding OnStar Destination
Download:
If the navigation system is turned off when the
destination download is attempted, the navigation
system will automatically turn on and display the
OnStar Destination Download Screen. The radio
will remain on after the download occurs.
If OnStar downloads a destination and the address is
not found in the mapping disc’s database and routing
by coordinates is not available, the Go and Map
buttons gray out and routing will not be available.
Press the blue OnStar button for further assistance.
The Call button grays out when there is no phone
number available for your destination and while
connected to OnStar.
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing 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 uid,
engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake
system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and
during the trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package
The vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailer
towing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universal
heavy-duty trailer connector is attached to the rear
bumper beam. It is located next to the integrated trailer
hitch. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer
circuits:
Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal
Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal
Brown: Taillamps
White: Ground
Light Green: Back-up Lamps
Red w/ Black Stripe: Battery Feed*
Dark Blue: Trailer Brake*
*The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the
underhood electrical center, but the circuits are
not connected. They should be installed by your dealer
or a qualied service center.
If charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery, press the
Tow/Haul mode button, if equipped, located at the end of
the shift lever. This will boost the vehicle system voltage
and properly charge the battery. If the trailer is too light
for Tow/Haul mode, or the vehicle is not equipped with
Tow/Haul, turn on the headlamps as a second way to
boost the vehicle system and charge the battery.
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Electric Brake Control Wiring
Provisions These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle
as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package.
These provisions are for an electric brake controller.
The red/black stripe power feed will not be connected
to the battery until the ring terminal is unstowed and
connected to the underhood electrical center. The
instrument panel contains blunt cut wires near the data
link connector for the trailer brake controller. The harness
contains the following wires:
Dark Blue: Auxiliary
Red/Black: Battery
Light Blue/White: Brake Switch
White: Ground
The trailer brake controller should be installed by your
dealer/retailer or a qualied service center. Trailer Recommendations Subtract the hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating
(CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of the load
the vehicle can carry. It does not include the weight of
the people inside, but you can gure about 150 lbs.
(68 kg) for each passenger. The total cargo load must
not be more than the vehicles CWR.
Weigh the vehicle with the trailer attached, so the
GVWR or GAWR are not exceeded. If using a
weight-distributing hitch, weigh the vehicle without
the spring bars in place.
The best performance is obtained by correctly spreading
out the weight of the load and choosing the correct
hitch and trailer brakes.
For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 5-44 .
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips ............................................ 6-100
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 6-102
Wood Panels ............................................ 6-100
Ashtray ......................................................... 3-26
Assist Handles ............................................... 2-63
Audio System ................................................. 3-75
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-115
Radio ........................................................ 4-62
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-117
Audio Systems
Radio Reception ........................................ 3-116
Rear Seat (RSA) ....................................... 3-113
Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-115
Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-21
Automatic Transmission
Fluid .......................................................... 6-20
Operation ................................................... 2-29
Autoride ®
....................................................... 5-44
Axle, Rear ..................................................... 6-46B Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 6-51
Battery .......................................................... 6-39
Electric Power Management .......................... 3-24
Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-25
Belt Routing, Engine ....................................... 7-16
Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ................................. 1-11
Bluetooth ®
..................................................... 3-75
Brake
Emergencies ................................................ 5-6
Pedal and Adjustable Throttle ........................ 2-27
Brakes .......................................................... 6-36
Antilock ....................................................... 5-5
Parking ...................................................... 2-34
System Warning Light .................................. 3-39
Braking ........................................................... 5-4
Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 5-6
Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-24
Bucket Seats, Rear ......................................... 1-17
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Parking
Assist ........................................................ 2-42
Brake ........................................................ 2-34
Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-37
Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-87
Passing ......................................................... 5-12
PASS-Key ®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............... 2-22
PASS-Key ®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation ................................................... 2-23
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 6-4
Phone
Bluetooth ®
.................................................. 3-75
Power
Door Locks ................................................. 2-10
Electrical System ....................................... 6-105
Liftgate ...................................................... 2-14
Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4
Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-8
Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-26
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid ............................................. 6-33
Windows .................................................... 2-18
Power Assist Steps ......................................... 2-16
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts .......................... 1-50
Privacy .......................................................... 8-16
Navigation System ....................................... 8-18
OnStar ....................................................... 8-18
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID) ............. 8-18
Problems with Route Guidance ......................... 4-61 Program
Courtesy Transportation ................................ 8-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-11
Proposition 65 Warning, California ....................... 6-4
R Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID) ..................................... 8-18
Radios
Reception ................................................. 3-116
Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-115
Rainsense™ II Wipers ..................................... 3-10
Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-24
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls ..................... 3-32
Rear Axle ...................................................... 6-46
Locking ........................................................ 5-9
Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-11
Rear Heated Seats ......................................... 1-10
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................... 2-65
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ....................... 3-113
Rear Seat Entertainment System .............. 3-87, 3-97
Rear Side Window Antenna ............................ 3-117
Rear Storage ................................................. 2-65
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) .............................. 2-48
Rear Window Washer/Wiper ............................. 3-12
Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-40
Automatic Dimming ...................................... 2-40
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