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“Certification/Tire Label”underVehicle
Load Limits 0215. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
See your dealer for more information
on curb weights, cargo weights, Cargo
Weight Rating, and the correct center of
gravity zone.
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the
long run if you follow these guidelines:
.Do not drive at any one constant
speed, fast or slow, for the first
800 km (500 mi). Do not make
full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting
to brake or slow the vehicle.
.Avoid making hard stops for the first
300 km (200 mi) or so. During this
time the new brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with new linings
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
can mean premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new
brake linings.
.Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
See Trailer Towing 0272 for the trailer
towing capabilities of the vehicle and
more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load
can be gradually increased.
On new vehicles, the various mechanical and
electrical systems experience a “break-in”
period during the first 6,400 km
(4,000 miles) of routine driving. As the
vehicle is driven, the mechanical systems
adjust to provide optimal fuel economy and
transmission shift performance.
Electrical systems will adapt and calibrate
during the break-in period. A one-time
occurrence of clicks and similar vehicle
noises is normal during this process.
Normal driving charges the vehicle’s battery
to achieve the best operation of the vehicle,
including fuel economy.
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0. Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF
1. ACC/ACCESSORY
2. ON/RUN
3. START
The ignition switch has four positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be
ON/RUN and the brake pedal must be
applied.

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Caution
Use the correct key, make sure it is all
the way in—or pushed all the way in
toward the steering column when turning
off the vehicle —and turn it only with
your hand.
1 (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This position allows
features such as the infotainment system to
operate while the vehicle is off. It also
unlocks the steering column, if equipped
with a locking steering column. Use this
position if the vehicle must be pushed or
towed. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 227.
From ON/RUN, push the key all the way in
toward the steering column, then turn the
key to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If the key is left in ACC/ACCESSORY with the
engine off, the battery could drain and the
vehicle may not start.
A warning chime will sound when the driver
door is opened and the key is in the
ignition.
2 (ON/RUN) : This position can be used to
operate the electrical accessories and to
display some instrument cluster warning
and indicator lights. This position can also be used for service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may be
required for emission inspection purposes.
The switch stays in this position when the
engine is running. The transmission is also
unlocked in this position.
If the key is left in ON/RUN with the engine
off, the battery could drain and the vehicle
may not start.
3 (START) :
This is the position that starts
the engine. When the engine starts, release
the key. The ignition returns to ON/RUN for
driving.
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
Vehicles equipped with Keyless Access have
pushbutton starting.
The remote key must be in the vehicle for
the system to operate. If the pushbutton
start is not working, the vehicle may be
near a strong radio antenna signal causing
interference to the Keyless Access system.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) 012 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 014.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be
on or in Service Mode, and the brake pedal
must be applied.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while moving may
cause loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable the
airbags. While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF (No Indicator
Lights) : When the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to turn the
engine off.

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ignition is on, but the vehicle will not
be able to be driven. The engine will not
start in Service Mode. Press the ENGINE
START/STOP button again to turn the
ignition off.
Starting the Engine
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement.
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.
SeeAdd-On Electrical Equipment 0297.
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). 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.
Starting Procedure
1. For Key Access vehicles, turn the ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. For Keyless Access
vehicles, the remote key must be in the
vehicle. Press ENGINE START/STOP with
the brake pedal applied. When the
engine begins cranking, let go of the
button.
The driver may observe a minor, and
temporary, brake pedal kickback when
starting the vehicle. This is normal.
The idle speed will go down as the
engine gets warm. 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.
When the low fuel warning light is on
and the FUEL LEVEL LOW message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Center (DIC), hold the ignition switch in
the START position to continue engine
cranking.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 while
holding the key in START or ENGINE
START/STOP for up to a maximum of
15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to allow the cranking
motor to cool down. When the engine
starts, let go of the key or button and
accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly
but then stops again, do the same thing.
This clears the extra gasoline from the
engine. Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it. Operate

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Extended Storage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.
Negative Battery Cable Disconnection
{Warning
Before disconnecting the negative battery
cable, turn off all features, turn the
ignition off, and remove the key,
if equipped, from the vehicle. If this is
not done, you or others could be injured,
and the vehicle could be damaged.
Caution
If the battery is disconnected with the
ignition on or the vehicle in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP), the OnStar
back-up battery will be permanently
discharged and will need to be replaced.
1. Make sure the lamps, features, and accessories are turned off.
2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key, if equipped.
1. Loosen the negative battery cable nut (1).
2. Remove the negative battery cableclamp (2) from the negative battery post.
3. Cover the negative battery cable clamp, and negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery cable.
Negative Battery Cable Reconnection
Caution
When reconnecting the battery:
.Use the original nut from the vehicle
to secure the negative battery cable.
Do not use a different nut. If you
need a replacement nut, see your
dealer.
.Tighten the nut with a hand tool. Do
not use an impact wrench or power
tools to tighten the nut.
The vehicle could be damaged if these
guidelines are not followed.
Caution
Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion
inhibitors on the nut that secures the
negative battery cable to the vehicle. This
could damage the vehicle.
1. Install the negative battery cable clamp to the negative battery post.
2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut.
3. Turn the ignition on.

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5. With the engine running, release theparking brake and verify that the
transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting
the transmission to D (Drive) and then to
R (Reverse). There should be no
movement while shifting the
transmission.
6. Shift the transmission to D (Drive).
7. If equipped with an ignition key, turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If equipped with Keyless Access, turn the
engine off. Disregard the Shift to P (Park)
DIC message. See Ignition Positions (Key
Access) 0221 or
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0223.
{Warning
To avoid death, serious injury,
or property damage, before dinghy
towing the vehicle, always disconnect and
secure the negative battery cable and
cover the negative battery post and cable
with a non-conductive material. If the
battery is left connected or the battery
cable contacts the post, the Electric
Parking Brake may activate during
towing, which could cause a crash. 8. Disconnect the negative (–) battery
cable. See “Negative Battery Cable
Disconnection” inBattery - North
America 0319.
9. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
Caution
If the steering column is locked, vehicle
damage may occur.
10. Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column is unlocked.
11. If the vehicle has an ignition key, keep it in the towed vehicle in ACC/ACCESSORY
to prevent the steering column from
locking. If the vehicle is equipped with
Keyless Access, keep the RKE transmitter
outside of the vehicle and manually lock
the doors. Access the vehicle by using
the key in the door lock. See Door Locks
0 23.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting from the tow vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface. Secure the vehicle with wheel blocks.
2. Re-connect the negative (–) battery. See Battery - North America 0319. 3. Turn on the ignition with the engine off.
For vehicles with a key, turn the ignition
to ON/RUN with the engine off. If the
vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access,
with your foot off the brake pedal, press
and hold ENGINE START/STOP for
five seconds until the green light comes
on in the button. See Ignition Positions
(Key Access) 0221 or
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0223.
4. Set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0239.
5. Disconnect from the tow vehicle.
6. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
7. Shift the transfer case to 2
m(Two-Wheel
Drive High). When the shift to 2
m
(Two-Wheel Drive High) is complete, the
light in the instrument cluster will stop
flashing and stay lit. See
Four-Wheel-Drive Light 0123.
8. Start the engine. Check that the vehicle is in 2
m(Two-Wheel Drive High) by
starting the engine and shifting the
transmission to D (Drive) and then to
R (Reverse). There should be movement
of the vehicle while shifting.
9. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn off the ignition.

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.Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice
commands.
.Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi hotspot
name or SSID and password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an Advisor to:
.Verify account information or update
contact information.
.Get driving directions.
.Receive a Diagnostic check of the vehicle's
key operating systems.
.Receive Roadside Assistance.
.Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
.Get help for an emergency.
.Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an
AMBER Alert.
.Get assistance in severe weather or other
crisis situations and find evacuation
routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active safety
and security plan. With Automatic Crash
Response, built-in sensors can automatically
alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who
is immediately connected in to the vehicle
to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency
service providers, direct them to your exact
location, and relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained
Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, to provide a central point of
contact, assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can
locate a nearby service provider to help with
a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty
gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar
Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the
vehicle and help authorities quickly
recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block, if equipped,
OnStar can block the vehicle from being
restarted.
.With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work with law
enforcement to gradually slow the
vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked and the
vehicle alarm sounds, a notification by text,
e-mail, or phone call will be sent. If the
vehicle is stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the vehicle.

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H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 141
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 325
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Hill
Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . 59
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221, 223
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Indicator Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Indicators
Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . .77
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Infotainment Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 148
J
Jack
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Jump
Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System Operation . . . . . 12, 14
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 11
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . 144
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 147
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

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424 Index
PhoneApple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . 181
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 177
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . 300
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Positioning
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . 170
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Proposition 65 Warning
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . 367
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 404
R
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . 257
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Locking Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Rearview Mirror Truck Bed Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Recognition
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 389
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14
Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacement
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Replacing
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . 92
Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . 65
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404