center console CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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1-6 In Brief
.Press the liftgate button on the
center console.
.Press the touchpad switch on
the outside liftgate handle.
For more information see Liftgate
on page 2‑9.
Windows
On vehicles with power windows,
the switches are on the doors.
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to
raise it.
For more information, see Power
Windows on page 2‑19.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
1. Pull the handle under the seat to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.
Try to move the seat to be sure it is
locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment
on page 3‑3for more information.

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In Brief 1-9
Third Row Seats
The third row seats can be folded
forward or removed.
Pull up on the release lever located
on the back of the seat and push
the seatback forward.
SeeThird Row Seats on page 3‑13.
Heated Seats
Heated Front Seats
On vehicles with this feature, the
heated seat controls are located on
the center console. The engine
must be running to operate them.
I:Press to turn on the heated
seatback.
J :Press to turn on or off the
heated seat and seatback.
See Heated Front Seats
on
page 3‑9.
Heated and Ventilated
Seats
On vehicles with this feature, the
controls are on the center console.
H: Press to ventilate.
J:Press to heat.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3‑10.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
For more information see Head
Restraints
on page 3‑2and Seat
Adjustment on page 3‑3.

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1-18 In Brief
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxiliary
input located on the radio faceplate
and a USB port located in the center
console. External devices such as
iPod
®, laptop computers, MP3
players, CD changers, USB storage
device, etc. can be connected to the
auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack or the USB port
depending on the audio system.
See Auxiliary Devices
on
page 7‑33.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle’s audio
system, microphone, and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
See Bluetooth on page 7‑46.
Steering Wheel Controls
w/x:Press to change favorite
radio stations, select tracks on a
CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or
folders on an iPod
®or USB device.
b g: Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn
the sound on. Press and hold longer
than two seconds to interact with
OnStar
®or Bluetooth systems. +
e−e:
Increases or decreases
volume.
c: Press to reject an incoming
call, or to end a call.
SRCE : Press to switch between
the radio, CD, and for vehicles with,
DVD, front auxiliary, and rear
auxiliary.
¨: Press to seek the next radio
station, the next track or chapter
while sourced to the CD or DVD
slot, or to select tracks and folders
on an iPod
®or USB device.
For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

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1-20 In Brief
3:Press this button to display
the odometer, trip odometers, fuel
range, average economy, timer, fuel
used, and average speed.
Some vehicles do not have the
buttons shown, however some of
the menus can be viewed by using
the trip odometer reset stem.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(With DIC Buttons)
on page 5‑24or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Without DIC Buttons)
on
page 5‑29.
Storage Compartments
For vehicles with a second row
center console, press the
buttons (B) or (C) to access storage
areas.
Lift up on (A) for additional
storage area.
See Floor Console Storage
on
page 4‑2.
Power Outlets
The vehicle may have four
accessory power outlets that can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The power outlets are located:
.On the instrument panel below
the climate controls.
.Under the center floor console
cupholder.
.At the rear of the center floor
console.
.In the rear cargo area.
To use the outlets, remove the
cover.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

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2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows
To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad under the liftgate handle.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to
open the liftgate. To close the
liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap
as an aid.
The liftgate will not open if the
battery is disconnected or has low
voltage. The liftgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.
If the battery is properly connected
and has adequate voltage, and the
liftgate still will not function, the
vehicle should be taken to a
dealer for service.
Power Liftgate Operation
The vehicle may have a power
liftgate. The vehicle must be in
P (Park) to use this feature.
The taillamps will flash and a chime
will sound when the power liftgate
is used.
{WARNING
You or others could be injured if
caught in the path of the power
liftgate. Make sure there is no one
in the way of the liftgate as it is
opening and closing.
Notice: If you open the liftgate
without checking for overhead
obstructions such as a garage
door, you could damage the
liftgate or the liftgate glass.
Always check to make sure the
area above and behind the liftgate
is clear before opening it.
The power liftgate can be power
opened and closed in the
following ways:
.Press and hold the power liftgate
button on the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
on
page 2‑3for more information.
.Press the liftgate button on the
center console.
.Press the touchpad on the
outside liftgate handle.
Pressing the buttons or touchpad a
second time while the liftgate is
moving reverses the direction.

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2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows
Manual Operation of Power
Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual
operation, press the switch on the
center console to the OFF position.
A message displays, POWER
LIFTGATE OFF, to indicate that the
liftgate is manual operation. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(With DIC Buttons)
on page 5‑24or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Without DIC Buttons)
on
page 5‑29for more information. With the power liftgate disabled and
all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate
can be manually opened and
closed.
To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad on the handle on the
outside of the liftgate and lift the
gate open. To close the liftgate, use
the pull cup to lower the liftgate and
close. The liftgate latch will power
close. Always close the liftgate
before driving.
If the RKE button or the power close
button on the liftgate is pressed
while power operation is disabled,
the lights will flash three times, but
the liftgate will not move.
It is not recommended that you
drive with the liftgate open.
However, if you must drive with
the liftgate open, the liftgate should
be set to manual operation by
pressing the OFF switch on the
center console.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
it impossible to steal.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
On vehicles with an anti-theft alarm
system, to activate the system:
.PressQon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter or the
power door lock switch when
any door is open.
The security light flashes.
When the door is closed, the
security light stops flashing and
stays on solid for approximately
30 seconds. The content theft
deterrent alarm is not armed
until the security light goes off.

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Seats and Restraints 3-9
Power Reclining Seatbacks
On vehicles with seats that have
power reclining seatbacks, the
controls used to operate them are
on the outboard side of the seats.
.Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline the seatback.
.Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise the seatback.
Heated Front Seats
{WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns
even at low temperatures. To
reduce the risk of burns, people
with such a condition should use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything
on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, cover or similar item.
This may cause the seat heater
to overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.On vehicles with heated front seats,
the controls are on the center
console. To operate the heated
seats the engine must be running.
I
(Heated Seatback): Press to
turn on the heated seatback.
J (Heated Seat and Seatback):
Press to turn on or off the heated
seat and seatback.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the heated seat will
change to the next lower setting,
and then the off setting. Three lights
indicate the highest setting and one
light the lowest.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.

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3-10 Seats and Restraints
Remote Start Heated Seats
When it is cold outside, the heated
seats may turn on automatically
during a remote vehicle start. The
heated seats will be canceled when
the ignition is turned on. Press the
desired heated seat button to use
the heated seats after the vehicle
is started.
The heated seat button lights will
not turn on during a remote start.
The temperature of an unoccupied
seat may be reduced.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start
on
page 2‑5for more information.
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns
even at low temperatures. See
the Warning under Heated Front
Seats on page 3‑9.
On vehicles with the heated and
ventilated seat feature, the controls
are on the center console. To
operate the heated seats the
engine must be running.
H(Ventilated Seat): Press to
ventilate the entire seat.
J(Heated Seat and Seatback):
Press to heat the entire seat.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate
three for the highest setting and one
for the lowest.
The passenger heated seat may
take longer to heat up.
The heated and ventilated seats are
canceled after the ignition is
turned off.
Remote Start Heated Seats
When it is cold outside, the heated
seats may turn on automatically
during a remote vehicle start. The
heated seats will be canceled when
the ignition is turned on. Press the
heated seat button to use the
heated seats after the vehicle is
started.
The heated seat button lights will
not turn on during a remote start.
The temperature of an unoccupied
seat may be reduced.
See
Remote Vehicle Start
on
page 2‑5for more information.

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Seats and Restraints 3-11
Rear Seats
A. Seat Adjustment Handle
B. Reclining Seatback Strap
C. Sliding Seat Lever
Entering and Exiting the
Third Row
{WARNING
Using the third row seating
position while the second row is
folded, or folded and tumbled,
could cause injury in a sudden
stop or crash. Be sure to return
the seat to the passenger seating
position. Push and pull on the
seat to make sure it is locked
into place.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with
the safety belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the
safety belts and return them to
their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.
To access the third row:
1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row
seat, or in the seat tracks on
the floor.
2. Move the front center console armrest completely forward.
See Center Console Storage
on page 4‑2.
3. Place folding armrests in the upright position.
4. Ensure that the safety belt is unfastened and in the stowed
position.

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Storage 4-1
Storage
Storage Compartments
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-2
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Cargo Tie Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Cargo ManagementSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Storage
Compartments
Instrument Panel Storage
This vehicle has an instrument
panel storage area located above
the radio. To open the cover, press
the button.
Glove Box
Lift the glove box handle to open it.
Use the key to lock and unlock the
glove box.
Cupholders
There are two cupholders, with
removable liners, located in front of
the center console. There may be
cupholders located in the second
row seat armrest. To access, pull
the armrest down. There are
additional cupholders located on
each side of the third row seat and
in each door. There may be
cupholders located at the rear of the
center console. To access, pull the
handle down.
Armrest Storage
Vehicles with a rear seat armrest,
have two cupholders. Pull the
armrest down from the rear
seatback to access the cupholders.