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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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192 Infotainment System
Auxiliary Devices
The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input jack on the faceplate
and a USB port in the center stack.
If equipped, there are two USB
ports on the rear of the center
console that can be used for
charging only. They can charge
devices that draw 2.1 amps or less.
See the device’s owner manual for
the specification.
Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
Auxiliary Input Jack
This is not an audio output; do not
plug a headphone set into the front
auxiliary input jack. Connect an
auxiliary input device such as an
iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player,
CD player, or cassette tape player
to the auxiliary input jack for use as
another source for audio listening.
Drivers are encouraged to set up
any auxiliary device while the
vehicle is in P (Park). See
Defensive Driving 0216
iifor more
information on driver distraction. To use an auxiliary input device,
connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the radio's front auxiliary input jack.
Press SRCE to select the device.
Using the USB Port
The USB port can control a USB
storage device or an iPod using the
radio buttons and knobs.
USB Supported Devices
.
USB Flash Drives
. Portable USB Hard Drives
. Fifth generation or later iPod
. iPod classic
®(6th generation)
. iPod nano
®(3G, 4G, 5G,
and 6G)
. iPod touch
®(1G, 2G, 3G,
and 4G)
. iPhone
®(2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, and 5)
. iPad
®(1G, 2G)
Not all iPods and USB drives are
compatible with the USB port.
Make sure the iPod has the latest
firmware from Apple
®for proper
operation. iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes
®
application. See www.apple.com/
itunes.
For help identifying your iPod, go to
www.apple.com/support.

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228 Driving and Operating
Key Lock Release
The vehicle has an electronic key
lock release system. This system is
to prevent ignition key removal
unless the shift lever is in P (Park).
The key lock release will not work if
the battery is charged less than
9-volts, or uncharged. Try charging
or jump starting the battery. See
Jump Starting - North America
0325
ii
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 263
ii.
Caution
If the steering wheel is turned
until it reaches the end of its
travel, and is held in that position
while starting the vehicle, damage
may occur to the hydraulic power
steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.
Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition to START. When the
engine starts, let go of the key.
The idle speed will slow down
as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately
after starting it. Operate the
engine and transmission gently
to allow the oil to warm up and
lubricate all moving parts.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by returning the
ignition to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much
gasoline. Try pushing the
accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and holding it there as
you hold the key in START for
up to a maximum of
15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try,

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232 Driving and Operating
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0325
iifor more information.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Place the ignition in ON/RUN.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Press the shift lever button.
4. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out of
P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever
button again.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you still cannot move the shift
lever from P (Park), see your dealer.
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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Vehicle Care 295
FusesUsage
OBS
DET/URS Rear Park Assist/
Side Blind Zone
Alert/Forward
Collision Alert/
Universal Remote
System
PDM Power Mirrors, Liftgate Release
PWR MODE Power Mode
PWR MIR Power Mirrors RDO Radio
REAR WPR Rear Wiper
RT TRN SIG Passenger Side Turn Signal
STR WHL ILLUM Steering Wheel
Illumination
USB CHRG USB Charging
Relay Side Relays Usage
LT/
PWR/SEAT Driver Side Power
Seat Relay
RT/
PWR/SEAT Passenger Side
Power Seat Relay
PWR/WNDW Power Windows Relay
PWR/
COLUMN Power Steering
Column Relay
L/GATE Liftgate Relay
LCK Power Lock Relay
REAR/WSW Rear Window Washer Relay
UNLCK Power Unlock Relay
DRL/
LO BEAM Daytime Running
Lamps Relay/
Low-Beam
Headlamps Relay
LT/UNLCK Driver Side Unlock Relay
DRL/
LO BEAM Daytime Running
Lamps Relay (If
Equipped)

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382 Index
AudioTheft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 164
Audio Players CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 183
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, 190
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
B
BatteryLoad Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Battery - North America . . . . 283, 325
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 285
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 124
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Brakes (cont'd)
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 226
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 288
Taillamps, Turn Signal, andStoplamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .265, 283, 325
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2 Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Management System . . . . . . . . . 104
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 183
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 103
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 122
Check
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 285
Malfunction IndicatorEngine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 84
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 98
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

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386 Index
J
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 140
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 33
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 298
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 123
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lighting Delayed Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Delayed Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 124
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . 127
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 127
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 156
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 126
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 120
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
StabiliTrak
®Indicator . . . . . . . . . 126
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 342 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 123
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

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Index 387
Messages (cont'd)Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 138
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Object Detection System . . . . . 140
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 142
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Mirrors Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Mirrors (cont'd)
Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 46
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, 190
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
N
Navigation OnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 226
O
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 272
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 83
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 360
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
OnStar
®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
OnStar
®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 373
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Operating Mode Overheated Engine
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Operation Infotainment System . . . . . 167, 169
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 366
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . 280
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 167
P
Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46