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3. Once the alternating OIL LIFEand RESET messages appear,
press and hold the stem until
several beeps sound. This
confirms that the oil life system
has been reset.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑12.
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
cruise control.
.Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
Mexico: 01-800-466-0800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet,
you are automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance program. See
Roadside Assistance Program
(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7
or Roadside Assistance Program
(Mexico) on page 13‑9 for more
information.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
(U.S. and Canada)
If you have an active OnStar
subscription, press the
Qbutton
and the current GPS location will
be sent to an OnStar advisor who
will assess your problem, contact
Roadside Assistance, and relay
your exact location to get the help
you need.
Online Owner Center (U.S. and
Canada)
The Online Owner Center is
a complimentary service that
includes online service reminders,
vehicle maintenance tips, online
owner manual, special privileges,
and more.
Sign up today at:
www.chevyownercenter.com
(U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).

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If the light comes on while driving,
pull off the road and stop. The brake
pedal might be harder to push, or it
might go closer to the floor. It can
take longer to stop. If the light is
still on, have the vehicle towed for
service. SeeTowing the Vehicle on
page 10‑89.
{WARNING
The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake
system warning light is on.
Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after
the vehicle has been pulled off
the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for
service.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
light comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the
ignition off. If the light comes on
while driving, stop as soon as it is
safely possible and turn the ignition
off. A chime may also sound when
the light comes on steady. Then
start the engine again to reset the
system. If the ABS light stays on,
or comes on again while driving, the
vehicle needs service. If the regular
brake system warning light is not
on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular
brake system warning light is also
on, the vehicle does not have
antilock brakes and there is a
problem with the regular brakes.
See
Brake System Warning Light on
page 5‑15.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑19 for all brake related
DIC messages.
StabiliTrak®OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer.
This light comes on when the
StabiliTrak system is turned off.
If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction
Control System (TCS) is also off.

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Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light comes on
whenever the cruise control is set.
The light goes out when the cruise
control is turned off. SeeCruise
Control on page 9‑46 for more
information.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays information such as the trip
odometer, personalization features,
and warning messages. The DIC
display is located on the instrument
panel cluster.
Operation and Displays
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
comes on when the ignition is on.
If a problem is detected, a warning
message appears on the display.
Pressing and releasing the trip
odometer reset stem on the DIC
acknowledges some current
warnings or service messages.
Some messages only clear after the
required action has been taken. The DIC has different menu items
which can be accessed by pressing
the trip odometer reset stem on the
DIC. This includes trip information,
such as the odometer and trip
odometer, engine oil life reset,
and personalization features that
are explained in the following
information. The DIC trip odometer
reset stem is located on the
instrument panel cluster next to
the DIC display.Trip Information
Odometer
The odometer is automatically
displayed on the DIC when you
start the vehicle. The odometer
shows the total distance the vehicle
has been driven in either miles for
the United States or kilometers for
Canada.

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5-22 Instruments and Controls
The following are the available
modes:
RFA 1 (default):This mode flashes
the parking lamps when you press
the lock or unlock buttons on the
RKE transmitter.
RFA 2: This mode flashes the
parking lamps and sounds the horn
when you press the lock button on
the RKE transmitter. This mode also
flashes the parking lamps when you
press the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter.
RFA 3: This mode flashes the
parking lamps and sounds the horn
when you press the lock or unlock
buttons on the RKE transmitter.
RFA 4: This mode disables RKE
feedback. There will be no feedback
when you press the lock or unlock
buttons on the RKE transmitter.Vehicle 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. The messages are
displayed for several seconds each.
Some messages may not require
immediate action, but you should
press and release the trip odometer
reset stem to acknowledge that
you received the messages and to
clear them from the display. Each
message must be acknowledged
individually.
Some messages cannot be cleared
from the DIC display because they
are more urgent. These messages
require action before they can be
cleared. You should take any
messages that appear on the
display seriously and remember that
clearing the messages only makes
the messages disappear, not correct
the problem. The following are the possible
messages that can be displayed
and some information about them.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
SERVICE CHARG (Charge)
SYS (System)
This message displays if there is a
problem with the battery charging
system. Under certain conditions,
the battery warning light may also
turn on in the instrument panel
cluster. See
Charging System Light
on page 5‑12. The battery will not
be charging at an optimal rate and
the vehicle will lose the ability to
enter the fuel economy mode. The
vehicle is safe to drive, however
have the electrical system checked
by your dealer. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the
display.

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Brake System Messages
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
FAULT
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Antilock Brake
System (ABS). Check the ABS as
soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer. See
Braking on page 9‑4andAntilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
on page 5‑16 for more information.
Press and release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and
clear it from the display.
BRAKES
This message displays if there is a
problem with the brakes. Check the
brakes as soon as possible and
have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer. See Braking on page 9‑4
and Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light on page 5‑16 for
more information. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display.
FLUID
This message displays if the brake
fluid is low. Check the brake fluid
as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
See Braking on page 9‑4 for more
information. Press and release the
reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display.
PARK BRK (Brake)
This message displays when the
parking brake is set. See Parking
Brake on page 9‑41 andAntilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
on page 5‑16 for more information.
The message clears from the
display after the parking brake
is released or by pressing and
releasing the reset stem.
Door Ajar Messages
DOORS
This message displays when one or
more of the doors is ajar. Check all
the doors on your vehicle to make
sure they are closed. The message
clears from the display after all of
the doors are closed.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
AC (Air Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
high and the air conditioning in your
vehicle needs to be turned off. See
Engine Overheating on page 10‑22
and Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1 for more information. This
message displays along with the
ENG HOT message.

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ENG (Engine) HOT
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is
hot. Check the engine coolant
temperature gauge. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Gauge on
page 5‑9. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon
as possible if you suspect the
engine is overheating. See Engine
Overheating on page 10‑22 for more
information.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE OIL
This message displays when the oil
needs to be changed. Check the oil
in your vehicle as soon as possible
and have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer. See Engine Oil on
page 10‑9 andMaintenance
Schedule on page 11‑3 for more
information. Press and release the
reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display.
OIL
This message displays when the oil
pressure is low. See Engine Oil
Pressure Light on page 5‑18 and
Engine Oil on page 10‑9 for more
information.
Engine Power Messages
REDUCED POWER
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there
is no reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on,
but acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the
display.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL CAP
This message displays if the
vehicle's fuel cap is either off or
loose. Pull over as soon as possible
and check to see if the fuel cap is
secure. You may also see the check
engine light on the instrument panel
cluster. If the check engine light
does come on when the fuel cap
was loose, it may take a few driving
trips before the light turns off. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5‑13
for more information
if the light still remains on. Press
and release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and
clear it from the display.

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LOW FUEL
This message displays if the level of
fuel in the vehicle is low. Also check
the fuel gauge. SeeFuel Gauge on
page 5‑8 for more information. Refill
the fuel tank as soon as possible.
Lamp Messages
TURN SIGNAL
This message displays when the
turn signal is on for about 1.2 km
(0.75 miles) of travel. Press
and release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and
clear it from the display.
Ride Control System
Messages
SERVICE STAB (Stability) SYS
(System)
This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak system.
Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer. See StabiliTrak
®System on
page 9‑44 for more information.
STAB (Stability) SYS
(System) OFF
This message displays when the
StabiliTrak system is turned off. See
StabiliTrak
®System on page 9‑44
for more information.
TRAC (Traction) OFF
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS)
is turned off by pressing the
StabiliTrak button. See StabiliTrak
®
System on page 9‑44for more
information.
TRAC (Traction) ON
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) is
turned on when it was previously off
during the same ignition cycle.
TRAC (Traction) LOW
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) is
active.
TRACTION FAULT
This message will display if there
is a problem with the TCS. Have
your vehicle serviced by your
dealer. See StabiliTrak
®System on
page 9‑44 for more information.
Press and release the reset stem
to acknowledge the message and
clear it from the display.
Service Vehicle Messages
SERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle)
This message displays if your
vehicle needs service. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible.

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Tire Messages
LOW TIRE
This message displays if a low tire
pressure is detected in any of the
vehicle's tires. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the
display. The message appears at
each ignition cycle until the tires
are inflated to the correct inflation
pressure. SeeTires on page 10‑46
and Tire Pressure on page 10‑52 for
more information on tires and the
correct inflation pressures.
SERV (Service) TPM (Tire
Pressure Monitor)
This message displays if a part on
the Tire Pressure Monitor System
(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 5‑17.
Several conditions may cause
this message to appear. See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑56 for more information.
If the warning comes on and stays
on, there may be a problem with the
TPMS. See your dealer.
Transmission Messages
SERV (Service) 4WD
(Four-Wheel Drive)
This message displays when
there is a problem with the transfer
case control system. Check the
transfer case on your vehicle and
have it serviced by your dealer. See
Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑36 for
more information about the transfer
case. Press and release the reset
stem to acknowledge the message
and clear it from the display.

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Infotainment System 7-11
Setting Preset Stations
If the radio does not have XM, up to
18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and
six AM) can be programmed on the
six numbered pushbuttons.
If the radio has XM, up to
30 stations (six FM1, six FM2,
six AM, six XM1, and six XM2)
can be programmed on the six
numbered pushbuttons.
To program either radio:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press and hold one of thesix numbered pushbuttons until
the radio beeps once. When
that numbered pushbutton is
pressed again, the station that
was stored, returns.
3. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Satellite Radio
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service that
is based in the 48 contiguous
United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM Satellite Radio
has a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality
sound. A service fee is required
to receive the XM service. If XM
Service needs to be reactivated, the
radio will display "No Subscription
Please Renew" on channel XM1.
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 Program Type (PTY)
Channel
To select and find a PTY:
1. Turn the P-TYPE knob. TYPE
and a PTY displays.
2. Turn the P-TYPE knob again, to select a PTY.
3. Once the desired PTY displays, press the SEEK / TYPE button
to select PTY's first station.
4. To go to another station within that PTY, pess the SEEK / TYPE
button twice to display the PTY
and then go to another station.
To cancel the seek, press the
SEEK / TYPE button. This also exits
the program type seek mode and
returns to the last tuned station.
If the radio cannot find the desired
program type, NONE displays and
the radio returns to the last tuned
station.

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7-12 Infotainment System
Finding an XM Channel
BAND:Press to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2
(if equipped). The selection
displays.
DISPL (Display): Press to
retrieve four different categories of
information related to the current
song or channel: Artist, Song Title,
Category or PTY, Channel Number/
Channel Name.
qTUNEr: Turn to select XM
Channels.
qSEEKr: Press to go to the
previous or next channel and stay
there.
qSCANr: Press and hold for
more than two seconds, SCAN
displays and the radio beeps once.
The radio goes to a channel, plays
for a few seconds, then goes to the
next channel. Press
qorragain,
to stop scanning presets. To scan preset channels, press
and hold
qorrfor more than
four seconds, PSCN displays and
the radio beeps once. The radio
goes to a preset channel, plays for a
few seconds, then goes to the next
preset channel. Press
qorragain,
to stop scanning presets.
Setting Preset Channels
If the radio has XM, up to
30 stations (6 FM1, 6 FM2, 6 AM,
6 XM1, and 6 XM2) can be
programmed on the six numbered
pushbuttons.
To program either radio:
1. Tune in the desired channel.
2. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
until the radio beeps once.
When that numbered pushbutton
is pressed again, the channel
that was stored, returns.
3. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels): These channels, or
any others, can be blocked at a
customer's request, by calling
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
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 Signl: 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 should return.
Loading: The radio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly.
Off Air: This channel is not
currently in service. Tune to
another channel.