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Keys, Doors, and Windows 35
The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if
the vehicle has an electrical failure.
1. SLIDE Switch
2. Power Sunshade Switch
3. TILT Switch
Sunroof Operation:
.Press and releaseD(1) to express-open
to the fully open position.
.Pull and releaseD(1) to express-close.
.Press or pullD(1) again to stop at the
desired location.
Sunshade Operation:
.Press and releaseC(2) to express-open.
.Pull and releaseC(2) to express-close.
.Press or pullC(2) again to stop at the
desired location.
Sunroof Vent Operation:
.Press and releaseE(3) to vent the
sunroof.
.Pull and releaseE(3) to close the
sunroof vent.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof and power sunshade,
if equipped, have an automatic reversal
system that is only active when the sunroof
and power sunshade are operated in
express-close mode.
If an object is in the path while
express-closing, the reversal system will
detect an object, stop, and open the sunroof
or power sunshade slightly.
If this condition occurs, attempt to remove
the object, then pull and release the switch
to express close. If the reversal occurs
multiple times, the DIC message OPEN THEN
CLOSE SUNROOF will display, and express is
disabled. To operate sunroof while express is
disabled, the switch must be either pressed
or pulled and held.
Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof
seal or in the track. This could cause an
issue with sunroof operation or noise.
It could also plug the water drainage
system. Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe
the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using
a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.

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88 Storage
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Storage Compartments{
Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in
storage compartments. In a crash, these
objects may cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
There is storage on the instrument panel.
To open, if the storage is covered, press the
button and slide the cover until it locks.
To close, press the button and release. The
door will close automatically.
Glove Box
Lift up the glove box handle to open it. Use
the key to lock and unlock the glove box.
Cupholders
Bench Seat Cupholders
The cupholders are in front of the center
console storage area when the armrest is
down. See Center Console Storage 090.

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Convenience Net
This vehicle may have a convenience net in
the rear of the vehicle. Attach it to the
cargo tie-downs for storing small loads.
Do not use the net to store heavy loads.
Roof Rack System{
Warning
If something is carried on top of the
vehicle that is longer or wider than the
roof rack—like paneling, plywood, or a
mattress —the wind can catch it while
the vehicle is being driven. The item (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
being carried could be violently torn off,
and this could cause a collision and
damage the vehicle. Never carry
something longer or wider than the roof
rack on top of the vehicle unless using a
GM certified accessory carrier.
If equipped, the roof rack can be used to
load items. For roof racks that do not have
crossrails included, GM Certified crossrails
can be purchased as an accessory. See your
dealer for additional information.
Caution
Loading cargo on the roof rack that
weighs more than 100 kg (220 lb) or
hangs over the rear or sides of the
vehicle may damage the vehicle. Do not
load cargo exceeding 100 kg (220 lbs) and
always load cargo so that it rests evenly
between the crossrails and does not block
the vehicle lamps or windows. Fasten the
cargo securely.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo when
driving, check to make sure crossrails and
cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle’s
center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking,
or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may
result in loss of control. If driving for a long
distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds,
occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure
the cargo remains in its place.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity when loading the vehicle. For more
information on vehicle capacity and loading,
see
Vehicle Load Limits 0222.
A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) is
located above the rear window glass. Make
sure items loaded on the roof of the vehicle
do not block or damage the CHMSL.

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248 Driving and Operating
Locking Rear Axle
Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give
more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand,
or gravel. It works like a standard axle most
of the time, but when traction is low, this
feature will allow the rear wheel with the
most traction to move the vehicle.
Four Corner Air Suspension
System
The Four Corner Air Suspension feature
provides full time load leveling capability
along with the benefit of adjusting ride
height for increased convenience and
capability.
{Warning
To help avoid personal injury or death,
make sure the area underneath the
vehicle and inside the wheel wells is clear
when lowering the vehicle.
{Warning
To help avoid personal injury or death,
always select the lowest ride height for
the current driving conditions. Higher ride
heights raise the vehicle's center of
gravity, increasing the chance of a
rollover during extreme maneuvers.
{Warning
Heavy loads on the roof rack will make
the vehicle's center of gravity higher,
increasing the possibility of a rollover. To
avoid losing control of the vehicle, always
select the normal height setting and
avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp
turns, sudden braking, or abrupt
maneuvers when carrying cargo on the
roof rack.Changing Ride Height
Press the Ride Height button to open the
Ride Height Menu on the Instrument Panel.

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260 Driving and Operating
ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead until it
is completely in the lane. The brakes may
need to be manually applied.
Objects Not Directly in Front of Your Vehicle
The detection of objects in front of the
vehicle may not be possible if:
.The vehicle or object ahead is not within
your lane.
.The vehicle ahead is shifted, not centered,
or is shifted to one side of the lane.
Driving in Narrow Lanes
Vehicles in adjacent traffic lanes or roadside
objects may be incorrectly detected when
located along the roadway.
Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When Towing a
Trailer
Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills
or when towing a trailer. ACC will not detect
a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep
hills.
Disengaging ACC
There are three ways to disengage ACC:
.Step lightly on the brake pedal.
.Press*.
.PressJ.
Erasing Speed Memory
The ACC set speed is erased from memory if
Jis pressed or if the ignition is turned off.
Weather Conditions Affecting ACC
System operation may be limited under
snow, heavy rain, or road spray conditions.
Accessory Installations and Vehicle
Modifications
Do not install or place any object around
the front camera windshield area that would
obstruct the front camera view.
Do not install objects on top of the vehicle
that overhang and obstruct the front
camera, such as a canoe, kayak, or other
items that can be transported on a roof rack
system. See Roof Rack System 092. Do not modify the hood, headlamps, or fog
lamps, as this may limit the camera’s ability
to detect an object.
Cleaning the Sensing System
The camera sensor on the windshield behind
the rearview mirror, and the sensors on the
front of the vehicle can become blocked by
snow, ice, dirt, mud, or debris. This area
needs to be cleaned for ACC to operate
properly.
If ACC will not operate, regular cruise control
may be available. See
“Switching Between
ACC and Regular Cruise Control” previously
in this section. Always consider driving
conditions before using either cruise control
system.
For cleaning instructions, see “Washing the
Vehicle” underExterior Care 0376.
Driver Assistance Systems
This vehicle may have features that work
together to help avoid crashes or reduce
crash damage while driving, backing, and
parking. Read this entire section before
using these systems.

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388 Service and Maintenance
.Check restraint system components. See
Safety System Check058.
.Visually inspect fuel system for damage
or leaks.
.Visually inspect exhaust system and
nearby heat shields for loose or damaged
parts.
.Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0376.
.Check parking brake and automatic
transmission park mechanism. See Park
Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 328.
.Check accelerator pedal for damage, high
effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
.Visually inspect gas strut for signs of
wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the
hold open ability of the strut. If the hold
open is low, service the gas strut. See Gas
Strut(s) 0330.
.Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof034.
.Verify spare tire key lock operation and
lubricate as needed. See Tire Changing
0 358.
.Visually inspect the spare tire to ensure
that it is tightly stowed under the vehicle.
Push, pull, and try to turn the tire. If the
spare tire moves, tighten as necessary.
See Tire Changing 0358.

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428 Index
RecommendedFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 395
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Replacement Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . 229
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Ride Control Systems
Magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . 232
S
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . 53
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Seat Belts (cont'd)
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seats Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Second Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 83, 85, 87
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 309
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . 385
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 112

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ServicesSpecial Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Servicing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Steps Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
System Brake Pad Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Four Corner Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346, 347
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 349