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98 Instruments and Controls
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the enginecoolant temperature.
If the indicator needle moves to thehot side of the gauge, the engine istoo hot.
If the vehicle has been operatedunder normal driving conditions, pulloff the road, stop the vehicle, andturn off the engine as soon aspossible.
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder
Light
There is a driver safety beltreminder light on the instrumentcluster.
When the vehicle is started this lightflashes and a chime comes on toremind drivers to fasten their safetybelt. Then the light stays on soliduntil the belt is buckled. This cyclemay continue several times if thedriver remains or becomesunbuckled while the vehicle ismoving.
If the driver safety belt is buckled,neither the light nor chimecomes on.
Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light
When the vehicle is started this lightflashes and a chime may come onto remind the front passenger tofasten their safety belt. Then thelight stays on solid until the belt isbuckled. This cycle may continueseveral times if the passengerremains or becomes unbuckledwhile the vehicle is moving.
If the front passenger safety belt isbuckled, neither the chime nor thelight comes on.
The front passenger safety beltreminder light and chime may turnon if an object is put on the seatsuch as a briefcase, handbag,grocery bag, laptop, or otherelectronic device. To turn off the

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Instruments and Controls 123
Select High, Medium, or Low.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seat
When on and it is hot outside, theventilated seats will turn onautomatically.
Select to turn on or off.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seat
When on and it is cold outside, theheated seats will turn onautomatically.
Select to turn on or off.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Easy Exit Driver Seat
.Auto Memory Recall
.Chime Volume
.Button Chime
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
Easy Exit Driver Seat
This feature moves the seatrearward to a preset positionallowing the driver more room to exitthe vehicle.
See“Easy Exit Driver Seat”underMemory Seats048.
Select On or Off.
Auto Memory Recall
When on, this feature will recall thestored seat positions for the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitterbeing used. SeeMemory Seats048.
Select On or Off.
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of thechime volume level.
Select Normal or High.
Button Chime
Select to turn this feature on or off.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off.
Select Off, On - Driver andPassenger, On - Driver, or On -Passenger.
Collision/Detection Systems
Select and the following maydisplay, if equipped:
.Side Blind Zone Alert
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Side Blind Zone Alert
This allows the Side Blind ZoneAlert feature to be turned on or off.SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)0261.
Select On or Off.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the Rear Cross TrafficAlert feature to be turned on or off.SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0254.
Select On or Off.
Lighting
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting

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Climate Controls 215
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow,or leaves from the air inlets atthe base of the windshield thatmay block the flow of air into thevehicle.
.Use of non-GM approved hooddeflectors may adversely affectperformance of the system.
.Keep the path under the frontseats clear of objects to helpcirculate the air inside thevehicle more effectively.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The vehicle has a passengercompartment air filter that filters theoutside air entering the vehicle. Thefilter removes contaminants, suchas pollen and dust. See your dealerfor more information about filterreplacement.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhoodthat identifies the refrigerant used inthe vehicle. The refrigerant systemshould only be serviced by trainedand certified technicians. The airconditioning evaporator shouldnever be repaired or replaced byone from a salvage vehicle.It should only be replaced by a newevaporator to ensure proper andsafe operation.
During service, all refrigerantsshould be reclaimed with properequipment. Venting refrigerantsdirectly to the atmosphere is harmful
to the environment and may alsocreate unsafe conditions based oninhalation, combustion, frostbite,or other health-based concerns.

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Driving and Operating 229
{Warning
Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
.Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
far forward as possible.
Try to spread the weight
evenly.
.Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
.Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
.Secure loose items in the
vehicle.
.Do not leave a seat
folded down unless
needed.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Use the following precautions toimprove performance:
.For the first 1000 km (621 mi):
Do not make full throttle starts.
Avoid downshifting to brake orslow the vehicle.
Do not drive at any one constantspeed.
Use moderate acceleration inlower gears.
Avoid vehicle speeds above11 0 k m / h ( 6 8 m p h ) .
.Between the first 1000 km(621 mi) and 5000 km (3,107 mi),heavy acceleration in lowergears may be used.
Vehicle speeds above 110 km/h(68 mph) should be limited tofive minutes per use.
.Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 350 km (217 mi) to avoidpremature wear and earlyreplacement of brakes.
Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronickeyless ignition with pushbuttonstart.
Pressing the button cycles it throughthree modes: ACC/ACCESSORY,ON/RUN/START, and Stopping theEngine/OFF.
The transmitter must be in thevehicle for the system to operate.If the pushbutton start is not

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296 Vehicle Care
The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 Heated mirrors
F2–
Fuses Usage
F3 Rear defogger
F4–
F5 Right spotlamp
F6 Driver power seat
F7 Washer pump
F8 Passenger power seat
F9 Emergency vehiclefront lamp
F10–
F11 Driving lamps
F12 Headlamp washer
F13 Left spotlamp
F14 ABS pump
F15 ABS valves
F16–
F17–
F18 Heated front seats
F19–
F20–
F21 Front passengerwindow switch

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Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure:The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of
the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight:The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt:Arubbercoatedlayerof
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:Apneumatictire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure:The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeTire Pressure
0309.
Curb Weight:The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:Acodemolded
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 Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. SeeVehicle Load Limits
0226.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits0226.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits0226.
Intended Outboard Sidewall:
The side of an asymmetrical tire
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric
unit for air pressure.

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388 Index
IndexA
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 268
Additional Information
OnStar®...................... 383
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 205
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 279
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 63
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 59
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . 99
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Alert
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 261
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Antenna
Backglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 241
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368

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Driving (cont'd)
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 242
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 103
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Emergency
OnStar®...................... 379
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 274
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine (cont'd)
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 98
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Cooling System Messages . . . .114
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 236
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 376
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 126
F
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 127
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 278
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 49
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 106
Requirements, California . . . . . 265
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

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392 Index
Fuses (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
G
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . 98
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 348
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Guidance
Problems with the Route . . . . . . 187
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 127
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 107
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 126
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 107
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 310
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 223
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 244
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . 188
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Information
Quick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 40
Internet Radio
Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Stitcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 115
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 25
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Index 393
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 305
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 127
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 100
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lane Departure Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Te t h e r s f o r C h i l d r e n . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Lights (cont'd)
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 102
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . 105
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 103
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 106
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 126
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 104
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 98
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . 102
StabiliTrak®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak®.......... 105
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . 251
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locks (cont'd)
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 106
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 349
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 100
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168