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wear a seat belt properly—whether
or not there is an airbag for that
person.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on,
or flashes, it means that
something may be wrong with the
airbag system. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have
the vehicle serviced right away.
See Airbag Readiness Light 089
for more information, including
important safety information.
If the Off Indicator Is Not Lit for
a Child Restraint
If a child restraint has been installed
and the off indicator is not lit:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items
from the seat such as blankets,
cushions, seat covers, seat
heaters, or seat massagers.
4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions
provided by the child restraint
manufacturer and refer to
Securing Child Restraints 075.
5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the
vehicle, the off indicator is still
not lit, turn the vehicle off. Then
slightly recline the vehicle
seatback and adjust the seat
cushion, if adjustable, to make
sure that the vehicle seatback
is not pushing the child
restraint into the seat cushion.
Also make sure the child
restraint is not trapped under
the vehicle head restraint.
If this happens, adjust the head
restraint. See Head Restraints
0 37.
6. Restart the vehicle. If the off indicator is still not lit, do
not install a child restraint in this
vehicle and check with your dealer.
Consider using another vehicle to
transport the child when a rear seat
is not available. Never put a
rear-facing child restraint in the front
seat, even if the off indicator is lit.
If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
Adult-Sized Occupant
If a person of adult size is sitting in
the front outboard passenger seat,
but the off indicator is lit, it could be
because that person is not sitting
properly in the seat. Use the
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to detect that person and enable the
front outboard passenger frontal
airbag:1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as
blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat
massagers.
3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.
4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat
cushion, with legs comfortably
extended.
5. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this
position for two to
three minutes after the off
indicator is not lit.
{Warning
If the front outboard passenger
airbag is turned off for an
adult-sized occupant, the airbag
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will not be able to inflate and help
protect that person in a crash,
resulting in an increased risk of
serious injury or even death. An
adult-sized occupant should not
ride in the front outboard
passenger seat, if the passenger
airbag off indicator is lit.
Additional Factors Affecting
System Operation
Seat belts help keep the passenger
in position on the seat during
vehicle maneuvers and braking,
which helps the passenger sensing
system maintain the passenger
airbag status. See“Seat belts”and
“Child Restraints” in the Index for
additional information about the
importance of proper restraint use.
A thick layer of additional material,
such as a blanket or cushion,
or aftermarket equipment such as
seat covers, seat heaters, and seat
massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system
operates. We recommend that you
not use seat covers or other
aftermarket equipment except when
approved by GM for your specific
vehicle. See
Adding Equipment to
the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 063
for more information about
modifications that can affect how
the system operates.
{Warning
Stowing articles under the
passenger seat or between the
passenger seat cushion and
seatback may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
{Warning
. Do not place any objects on
the steering wheel pad or on
the instrument panel. Also,
do not place any objects
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Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the
vehicle's frame, bumper system,
height, front end, or side sheet
metal may keep the airbag system
from working properly.
The operation of the airbag system
can also be affected by changing
any parts of the front seats, seat
belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic
module, steering wheel, instrument
panel, inner door seals including the
speakers, any of the airbag
modules, ceiling or pillar garnish
trim, front sensors, side impact
sensors, or airbag wiring.
Your dealer and the service manual
have information about the location
of the airbag sensors, sensing and
diagnostic module, and airbag
wiring.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the
front outboard passenger position,
which includes sensors that are part
of the passenger seat. The
passenger sensing system may notoperate properly if the original seat
trim is replaced with non-GM
covers, upholstery, or trim; or with
GM covers, upholstery, or trim
designed for a different vehicle. Any
object, such as an aftermarket seat
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad
or device, installed under or on top
of the seat fabric, could also
interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This
could either prevent proper
deployment of the passenger
airbag(s) or prevent the passenger
sensing system from properly
turning off the passenger airbag(s).
See
Passenger Sensing System
0 56.
If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
airbags, see Different Size Tires
and Wheels 0216 for additional
important information.
If you have to modify your vehicle
because you have a disability and
have questions about whether the
modifications will affect the vehicle's
airbag system, or if you have
questions about whether the airbag
system will be affected if the vehicle is modified for any other reason, call
Customer Assistance. See
Customer Assistance Offices
0265.
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 089.
Caution
If an airbag covering is damaged,
opened, or broken, the airbag
may not work properly. Do not
open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any
opened or broken airbag
coverings, have the airbag
covering and/or airbag module
replaced. For the location of the
airbags, see Where Are the
Airbags? 051. See your dealer
for service.

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MEDIA
Turn the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY and press MEDIA on
the center stack to switch to the
USB input mode. If a CD is playing
or another audio source is plugged
in through the AUX IN jack located
in the center stack, MEDIA toggles
between the three sources.
Play Information
Information about the audio files
being played can be displayed on
the display screen of the vehicle’s
audio system. Depending on how
the audio files are encoded,
information such as Folder, Song
and Artist will be displayed.
The track number and number of
total tracks in the folder are
displayed as well.
gSEEK/TRACKd(Reverse or
Fast Forward)
Press and hold
gordfor
1.5 seconds while an audio file on
the USB device is playing to reverse
or fast forward the track being
played. The track plays at an increased speed while reversing or
fast forwarding. When the control is
released, the audio file returns to
normal play speed.
gSEEK/TRACKd
Pressgwhile an audio file on the
USB device is playing to return to
the beginning of the current track.
Press
gseveral times to skip
backward several tracks.
Press
dwhile an audio file on the
USB device is playing to advance
one track. Press
dseveral times to
skip forward several tracks. If the
last track in a folder on the USB
device is skipped, the first track of
the next folder is played.
RDM (Random)
When RDM is pressed while an
audio file on the USB device is
playing, the play pattern can be
changed between All Random,
Folder Random, and OFF.
The current play pattern of the USB
device is displayed unless no
pattern is applied. RPT (Repeat)
When RPT is pressed while an
audio file on the USB device is
playing, the play pattern can be
changed between Folder Repeat,
Track Repeat, and OFF.
The current play pattern of the USB
device is displayed unless no
pattern is applied.
TUNE/FOLDER
If there are multiple folders with
audio files on the USB device, turn
TUNE/FOLDER to change folders.
Turn to the left to skip back a folder.
Turn to the right to skip ahead a
folder. If there is only one folder of
audio files on the USB device,
turning TUNE/FOLDER in either
direction will return to the first track
on the USB device.
iPod Player Operation
To connect an iPod to the vehicle so
that the iPod can be controlled with
the audio system controls and
display screen, use the USB
connection port located on the
center stack below the heater and

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 137
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 138
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 140
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 144
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Parking over ThingsThat Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Automatic Transmission
Continuously VariableTransmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . 150
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 157
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driver Assistance Systems
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . 163
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 171
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

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a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and hold it and
then crank the engine.
Release the key and the
accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
. If the engine is very hard to
start because it is flooded,
press the accelerator pedal
all the way to the floor and
hold it. Crank the engine for
five to six seconds.
After cranking the engine,
release the accelerator
pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by turning
the ignition key to START.
Release the key when the
engine starts. If the engine
starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above
procedure.Caution
Do not operate the starter for
more than 15 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start, turn
the key off and wait 10 seconds
before cranking again, otherwise
the starter could be damaged.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting.
Do not race the engine while
warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short
distance first, especially in cold
weather.
In cold weather, keep the
engine running for a minimum
of two to three minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a
short period of time may make
the vehicle more difficult to
start.
Avoid situations that can lead to
potential battery discharge and
potential no-start conditions
such as: .
Installation or extended use of
electronic accessories that
consume battery power when
the engine is not running (phone
chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
. Vehicle is not driven regularly
and/or only driven short
distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged
to maintain battery life.
Engine Heater
If equipped, the engine coolant
heater can provide easier starting in
cold weather conditions at or below
−7 °C (20 °F). The engine coolant
heater should be plugged in at least
two hours before starting.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord. The cord is in
the engine compartment, on
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3. Clean and dry the heater cordand connector ends. Check the
heater cord for damage. If it is
damaged, do not use it. See
your dealer for a replacement.
Inspect the cord for damage
yearly.
4. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
5. The engine coolant heater must be plugged in for two to
four hours to properly warm the
engine, depending on exterior
temperatures.
{Warning
Improper use of the heater cord
or an extension cord can damage
the cord and may result in
overheating and fire.
. Plug the cord into a
three-prong electrical utility
receptacle that is protected
by a ground fault detection
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function. An ungrounded
outlet could cause an
electric shock.
. Use a weatherproof,
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated
extension cord if needed.
Failure to use the
recommended extension
cord in good operating
condition, or using a
damaged heater or
extension cord, could make
it overheat and cause a fire,
property damage, electric
shock, and injury.
. Do not operate the vehicle
with the heater cord
permanently attached to the
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Warning (Continued)
vehicle. Possible heater
cord and thermostat
damage could occur.
. While in use, do not let the
heater cord touch vehicle
parts or sharp edges. Never
close the hood on the
heater cord.
. Before starting the vehicle,
unplug the cord, reattach
the cover to the plug, and
securely fasten the cord.
Keep the cord away from
any moving parts.
6. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine
parts, and to prevent damage.

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Caution
Do not use the engine heater
continuously. This could damage
the engine heater and may cause
a fire. Always unplug the engine
heater after use.
Parking over Things
That Burn
{Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.
Engine Exhaust
{Warning
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
pipes).
. The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different.
. The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
. The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified,
damaged, or improperly
repaired.
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.There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not
completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or
if it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle: . Drive it only with the
windows completely down.
. Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.

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{Warning
An electric engine cooling fan can
start even when the engine is not
running. To avoid injury, always
keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any engine
cooling fan.
{Warning
Heater and radiator hoses, and
other engine parts, can be very
hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak
fixed before you drive the vehicle.
Caution
Using coolant other than the
recommended engine coolant can
cause premature engine, heater
core, or radiator corrosion. In
addition, the engine coolant could
require changing sooner. Any
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Always use
the recommended engine coolant.
SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0257.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is
filled with long life antifreeze
coolant. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0257.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
see Engine Overheating 0190.
What to Use
{Warning
Adding water or some other liquid
to the cooling system can be
dangerous. Water and other
liquids can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. The coolant
warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With
water or the wrong mixture, the
engine could get too hot but you
would not get the overheat
warning. The engine could catch
fire and you or others could be
burned. Use the recommended
engine coolant. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0257.
Use the recommended engine
coolant. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0257. If using this
coolant, nothing else needs to be
added. This coolant:

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Check the coolant level in the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
If the coolant level is below the MIN
level, add coolant to the MAX level.
If the reservoir is empty, check the
coolant level in the radiator when
the engine is cold. If there is
insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill
the radiator with coolant up to the
filler opening and also add it to the
reservoir up to the MAX level.
The vehicle contains long life
coolant. The life expectancy of the
factory-fill coolant is 168,000 km
(105,000 miles) or seven years.
Mixing any other type of coolant or
the use of non-distilled water willreduce the life expectancy of the
factory-fill coolant. Refer to the
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
0257 for more details.
The engine coolant reservoir is a
pressurized tank. When installing
the cap, tighten.
If the cooling system frequently
requires coolant, have it checked by
your dealer.
Changing Engine Coolant
A dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can
be found in the service manual. See
Service Publications Ordering
Information 0272.
Improper servicing can result in
reduced heater performance and
engine overheating.
{Warning
. To avoid the danger of
being scalded, never
change the coolant when
the engine is hot.
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Warning (Continued)
.Never remove the radiator
or engine coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is hot.
Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the
radiator.
. Avoid direct skin contact
with used coolant. If skin
contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or
hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
. Keep coolant out of the
reach of children and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of
properly. Check your local
regulations.