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Shuffle Songs Select this option from the HDD Menu to randomly play back HDD content.

Playlist Select this option from the HDD Menu to display all six favorite playlists, then select one of the six playlists to display a list of songs that have been added to that favorite playlist. Select a song from the list to begin playback of that song and to put the HDD into the Playlist mode. See “Saving HDD Favorites” later in this section for more information.

HDD Categories The HDD category mode can be used to select a song by a particular artist, album, or genre for playback. As an example, the HDD Menu displays a layout such as:

Artists (5) Albums (6) Song Titles (77) Genres (3)

The radio system displays the number of available items in each individual category as shown on the sample display. For example, the sample display shows there is content on the hard drive from five individual artists.

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Select the HDD Menu category to display the available items in each individual category, then select an item from one of these submenus to display a list of songs related to that menu item. Select a song to begin playback of that song and to put the HDD in the playback mode.

Recently Saved Select this option from the HDD Menu to display the last 50 songs added since the vehicle was last turned on. The songs are categorized into songs recorded from CDs or USB devices.

AudioBook The radio is able to play back AudioBook content downloaded from www.audible.com. This content can be transferred into the HDD by either burning it to a CD or copying it to a USB storage device and then recording it to the HDD.

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The audible.com® playback requires activation of the vehicle as a player for downloaded content. The radio system activates the audible.com system when information is found on either a CD inserted into the CD/DVD player or a USB storage device that is connected. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is required in order to activate the vehicle.

Saving HDD Favorites Press the FAV button to change between favorite modes during HDD playback. The following favorite modes are supported: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Genres

Favorites can be saved by pressing and holding the softkey under the favorites selection. Store favorites according to the following table:

Favorites Display Mode

Action on Press-and-Hold

Playlist

Artist

Album

Genre

Adds currently playing track to the playlist selected. Saves the artist associated with the currently playing track in the indicated favorites position. Saves the album associated with the currently playing track in the indicated favorites position. Saves the genre associated with the currently playing track in the indicated favorites position.

Configuring HDD Favorites Press the CONFIG button to display the radio configuration options. Press the softkey under the HDD tab to display the available favorite modes. Press the softkey under the favorite tab to set the available favorite modes. Available favorite modes are highlighted.

Time-shifting — Pause and Rewind Live FM/AM and XM™ (if equipped) The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD, and USB has the ability to rewind 60 minutes of FM/AM and XM (if equipped) content. While listening to the radio, the content from the current station is always being buffered to the HDD.

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Press r / j (play/pause) to pause the radio. The radio display will show the Time Shift buffer status bar. The status bar shows the amount of content that is stored in the buffer and the current pause point. To resume playback from the current pause point, press r / j again. The radio will no longer be playing “live” radio. Instead, time shifted content is being played from the buffer. When the radio is playing time shifted content from the buffer, a buffer status bar shows below the station number on the left side of screen. Press and hold the REV or FWD buttons to rewind or fast forward through the time shift buffer. Hold FWD until the end of the currently recorded buffer to resume “live” radio playback. With “live” radio playing, the radio display will no longer show the buffer bar below the station number.

On AM/FM, press the REV or FWD button multiple times to rewind or fast forward. Each press will rewind or fast forward 30 seconds of content. On XM, press the REV or FWD button multiple times to jump to the previous or next song or commercial. When the radio station is changed, the buffer is cleared and automatically restarted for the current station. You cannot rewind the content from a previously tuned station. Time shifting of AM/FM or XM is not available while recording or while other sources of playback are selected.

Pausing AM/FM or XM™ (if equipped) with the Vehicle Turned Off If AM/FM or XM is paused before the vehicle is turned off, the radio will continue to buffer the current radio station for up to one hour.

If the vehicle is turned back on within one hour, the radio will automatically resume playback from the pause point.

Auxiliary Devices The 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack and the USB port (if equipped), located in the center console bin, allow portable devices to connect to the vehicle. This is not an audio output; do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Set up auxiliary devices while the vehicle is stopped. See Defensive Driving on page 9‑2 for more information on driver distraction. When a device is first connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port (if equipped) the infotainment system automatically switches to that device. If an auxiliary device has already been connected, press the AUX or CD/AUX button.

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3.5 mm Jack Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device. VOL/ O (Volume/Power): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. Use the portable device to make additional volume adjustments. CD or CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing. Press again to start playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, “No Aux Device” displays. USB Port The USB connector uses the USB standards, 1.1 and 2.0.

USB Supported Devices . USB Flash Drives . Portable USB Hard Drives

Fifth generation or later iPods* First, Second, or Third generation iPod nanos* iPod classics*

*For proper operation, make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple®. The iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes application. See www.apple.com/itunes.

Connecting a USB Storage Device Connect the USB storage device to the USB port located in the center console. Some USB devices may not be supported.

Playing an MP3/WMA from a USB Storage Device See MP3 on page 7‑25 for more information.

Connecting an iPod To connect the iPod, connect one end of the special iPod connection cable to the iPod’s dock connector. Connect the other end to both the USB port and the auxiliary input jack located in the center console. The USB port and the auxiliary input jack are located in the center console bin. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, a GM logo may appear on the iPod. The iPod's music information will be shown on the radio’s display and the music begins playing through the vehicle's audio system. The iPod's battery charges while it is connected to the vehicle and if the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. It can also be left connected to the vehicle after the vehicle is turned off. With the vehicle turned off, the iPod will automatically be powered off and will not charge or draw power from the vehicle's battery.

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A standard iPod USB cable, like the one that came with the iPod, cannot be used to connect an iPod to the vehicle. The special iPod connection cable that came equipped with the vehicle or that was made available from your dealer must be used to command and control an iPod. Use a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable to connect an older iPod model that is not supported, or if the special iPod connection cable is missing. Command and control of the iPod using the infotainment control buttons and knobs is not supported when only a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable is used.

Commanding and Controlling an iPod An iPod™ can be controlled by using the radio buttons and knobs; the song information shows on the infotainment system's display.

To connect and control the iPod using the radio controls, use the special iPod connection cable that came as standard equipment with the vehicle as part of the USB option. The special iPod connection cable can also be purchased or made available, from your dealer. See your dealer for more information. Use the Menu/Select knob to bring up the iPod Menu and select Songs, Artists, Albums, Playlists and Audio books to play from the iPod.

Disconnecting an iPod To properly dismount the iPod USB device before disconnecting from the vehicle, press the softkey under the EJECT tab on the infotainment display screen during iPod playback.

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Phone

Bluetooth Vehicles with a Bluetooth® system can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell phone with a Hands‐Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the ignition is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions, and not all phones are guaranteed to work with the Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information on compatible phones.

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Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. For additional information say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak.

How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and over‐rides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, a minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned down too low.

Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system. See Steering Wheel Controls (Audio) on page 5‑3 for more information. b g (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start speech recognition. c ª (Phone On Hook): Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel an operation. For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone, say “Hands Free.” The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

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Pairing A Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired to the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands‐Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Pairing Information: . Up to five cell phones can be

paired to the Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

. Pairing only needs to be

completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.

. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time. If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system, the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system. To link to a different paired phone, see “Connecting to a Different Phone” later in this section.

Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN will be used in Step 5.

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4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see your cell phone manufacturer's user guide.

5. Locate the device named “Your

Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN that was provided in Step 3. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. See “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones” in this section for more information.

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair

additional phones.

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Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”

Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks

which phone to delete.

4. Say the name of the phone you

want to delete.

Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired. Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to, you may have to use this command several times. 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.”

3. Say “Change phone.”

If another phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected.” If another phone is not found, the original phone remains connected.

Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems.

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The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers.

Command

Usage

Store

Digit Store

Delete

Delete All Name Tags

This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time. This command is used to delete individual name tags. This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn by Turn Destinations Directory.

Using the “Store” Command 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone.

2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then

follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

Using the “Digit Store” Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number.

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To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone.

2. Say “Digit Store.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time,

that you want to store. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Store,” and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone.

2. Say “Delete.” 3. Say the name tag you want to

delete.

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Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn by Turn Destinations Directory. To delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone. 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags.

Using the “List” Command 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone.

2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say “Hands Free Calling.” 4. Say “List.”

Making a Call

Calls can be made using the following commands.

Command

Dial or Call

Digit Dial

Re‐dial

Usage

The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone.

Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone.

2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag.

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.

Using the “Digit Dial” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone.

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Using the “Re‐dial” Command 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone. 2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press b g to answer the call. . Press c ª to ignore a call.

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Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. . Press b g to answer an

incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold.

. Press b g again to return to the

original call. To ignore the incoming call, continue with the original call with no action.

. Press c ª to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold.

If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone.

2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time,

that you want to dial. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Dial.”

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.

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Three‐Way Calling Three‐Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press b g. 2. Say “Three‐way call.” 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to call.

4. Once the call is connected,

press b g to link all the callers together.

Ending a Call Press c ª to end a call.

Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. To mute a call, press b g and then say “Mute Call.” To cancel mute, press b g and then say “Un‐mute Call.” Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.

To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone 1. Press b g. 2. Say “Transfer Call.”

To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b g for two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone. The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for more information.

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Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑18 for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards.

Voice Pass‐Thru Voice Pass‐Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone. 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Voice.” The system

responds with “OK, accessing .”

The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through their cycle according to the phone's operating instructions.

Dual Tone Multi‐Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. 1. Press b g. 2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag

to send.

Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the previous sections on “Deleting a Paired Phone” and “Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers.”

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Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate Control

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Air Vents

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Passenger Compartment Air

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A. Display B. Fan C. Power D. AUTO E. PASS (Passenger Climate

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F. Defrost G. Air Delivery Mode H. Temperature and Heated/

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I. J. Recirculation

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Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): The system automatically controls fan speed, air delivery, and air conditioning in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and displays will show the selected settings. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 21°C (70°F) and 27°C (80°F). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster.

To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system delays turning on the fan until warm air is available. The system starts out blowing air at the floor, but can automatically change modes as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up depends on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since the vehicle was last driven.

3. Wait for the system to regulate.

This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary.

English can be changed to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27.

Q / R (Temperature Control): The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Press to increase or decrease the automatic temperature settings. PASS (Passenger Climate Control): Press to set a different temperature for the passenger. Then adjust the passenger temperature buttons to a comfortable setting. Pressing the PASS button again automatically sets the passenger's temperature to the driver's setting. Turning the passenger's temperature display off does not shut the passenger's climate control system off.

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Manual Operation O (Power): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. When the climate control system is turned off the air inlet defaults to outside air. D C (Fan Control): Press the buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. The blower may reduce during an Onstar® session to limit background noise. If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter might need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 8‑7
and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2.

H G (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press the buttons to change the direction of the airflow. The current mode appears in the display screen. Changing the mode cancels the automatic air delivery. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. The outboard air outlets always receive some airflow in every mode, except defrost. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some air directed to the windshield and outboard outlets.

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- (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor, and side window outlets. When this mode is selected, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. If recirculation is selected while in defog mode, it is cancelled after 10 minutes. 0 (Defrost): This mode clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed to the side windows. In this mode, the system automatically turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. This mode can also cause the fan speed and air temperature to increase.

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# (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off and override the automatic system. When in AUTO, the air conditioning compressor comes on automatically, as needed. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. M (Recirculation): Press to turn on recirculation. An indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering. Press the AUTO button to have the system select the best air delivery mode for the temperature setting. Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode and automatically turns off 10 minutes after defog is selected. This helps to limit window fogging in the vehicle.

Using recirculation for long periods of time could cause the air inside the vehicle to become too dry or stuffy. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, select outside air or press the auto button. F (Outside Air): Press to turn on the outside air. An indicator light turns on. The outside air mode pulls fresh air from outside the vehicle. Outside air is always selected in defrost mode to prevent fogging. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. It only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off.

The rear window defogger stays on for about 15 minutes, before turning off if the vehicle is moving at a slower speed. At higher speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously. With each additional press, the defogger runs for about 10 minutes. The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine. The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on and helps to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. See Heated Mirrors on page 2‑29. Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect your radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.

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z / { (Heated and Ventilated Seats): Press to heat or ventilate the seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑12. Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with remote vehicle start, the climate control system automatically heats and cools the vehicle based on the temperature inside and outside of the vehicle. The climate control displays will be blank. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑12. In cold weather the windshield defroster and/or rear window defogger automatically turn on. If the vehicle has heated seats, they will also turn on. When the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the climate control system returns to the settings used before the vehicle was last turned off. The heated seats will turn off, if equipped.

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The solar sensor located on the instrument panel, near the windshield, monitors the solar heat.

The interior temperature sensor, located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel, measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to adjust the fan speed and the air delivery, in order to maintain the selected temperature. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary.

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Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system will not work properly.

Air Quality Sensor For vehicles with an air quality sensor, the climate control system adjusts to limit some exhaust fumes from being pulled inside your vehicle. Press the AUTO button on the climate control to activate the air quality sensor. The recirculation indicator light comes on when poor quality air is detected. The air quality sensor will not maintain recirculation for an extended period to prevent the air inside the vehicle from becoming too dry or stuffy.

Under certain conditions, the air quality sensor will not activate recirculation, such as during cold weather or with odors, like skunk. To limit odors manually, press M until the condition has passed. The air quality sensor system does not protect against carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. See Engine Exhaust on page 9‑25.

Air Vents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off the airflow.

Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow,

or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle.

. Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively.

. Use of non‐GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle.

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Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the dust and pollen from the air entering the vehicle. The filter will need to be changed periodically. See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑9. Using the climate control system without the passenger air filter installed could let water or other debris enter the system. This could cause a water leak or noises. Make sure a new air filter is installed after removing the old one.

The passenger compartment air filter is located under the hood below the windshield wiper arm and the screen on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for more information on location.

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To replace the passenger compartment air filter: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with

the engine off.

2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn the ignition off again when the wipers are straight up on the windshield. This allows access to the leaf screen. The passenger compartment air filter is located under the screen.

3. Open the hood to access

the engine compartment. See Hood on page 10‑5 for more information.

4. Remove the three screws that

hold the screen in place and lift off the screen by lifting and sliding it toward the center of the vehicle.

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5. Pull out on the two tabs located on each end of the filter cover. 6. Lift the filter cover off by pulling

it straight up.

7. Remove the old filter and insert

a new one. See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑9 for the correct part number for the filter.

8. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to

reinstall the cover.

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Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . 9-22
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Parking (Manual

Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Parking Over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-26
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . 9-31

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

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Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Parking Brake (Manual) . . . . . . 9-34
Parking Brake (Electric) . . . . . . 9-35
Brake Assist

(Except CTS-V) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Competitive Driving Mode . . . 9-39
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . 9-40
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 9-40

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-43
Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44

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Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-8
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-11
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-16
Ignition Positions (Key

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Ignition Positions (Keyless

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

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Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Gasoline Specifications

(U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 9-48

California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-49
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53

Trailer Towing

(Except CTS-V and Coupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57

Trailer Towing

(CTS-V and Coupe) . . . . . . . . 9-58
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59

Driving Information

Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑14.

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Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition:

. Allow enough following

distance between you and the driver in front of you.

. Focus on the task of driving.

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Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.

Drunk Driving

{ WARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

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Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive.

Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.

Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control the vehicle while driving — brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Meaning, you can lose control of the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑38. Adding non‐dealer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10‑3.

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Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑22. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three‐fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three‐fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between the vehicle and others is important.

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And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life.

If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Adding non‐dealer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10‑3.

Steering

Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort.

Speed Variable Assist Steering The vehicle has a steering system that varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the speed of the vehicle. The amount of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park. At faster speeds, the steering effort increases to provide a sport-like feel to the steering. This provides maximum control and stability. If the vehicle seems harder to steer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may be a problem with the system. You will still have power steering, but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds. See your dealer for service.

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Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed is the one factor that can be controlled. If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering the curve, while the front wheels are straight. Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem. The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply the brakes. See Braking on page 9‑3. It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available.

An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.

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Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving.

If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the

pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible.

The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. If the vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, the vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance is longer and vehicle control more limited.

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While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You might not realize the surface is slippery until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid.

Competitive Driving Competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty. See the warranty book before using the vehicle for competitive driving. Notice: If you use your vehicle for competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine.

Be sure to check the oil level often during competitive driving and keep the level at or near the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. For information on how to add oil, see Engine Oil on page 10‑10. CTS‐V Only: For competitive driving, it is recommended that the brake fluid be replaced with a high performance brake fluid that has a dry boiling point greater than 279°C (534°F). After conversion to the high performance brake fluid, follow the brake fluid service recommendations outlined by the fluid manufacturer. Do not use silicone or DOT‐5 brake fluids.

Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate.

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Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water.

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Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water.

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Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping

equipment in good shape.

. Keep the windshield washer fluid

reservoir filled.

. Have good tires with proper

tread depth. See Tires on page 10‑64. Turn off cruise control.

Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep interior temperature cool. . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides.

. Check the rearview mirror and

vehicle instruments often.

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in

good shape.

. Check all fluid levels and brakes,

tires, cooling system, and transmission.

. Shift to a lower gear when going

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If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.

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Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill.

. Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident).

. Pay attention to special road

signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.

Winter Driving

Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand. Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less traction.

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Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 9‑33 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice. Turn off cruise control, if equipped, on slippery surfaces. Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby.

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If possible, use the Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe:

Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.

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Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.

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If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around

the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.

. Check again from time to

time to be sure snow does not collect there.

. Open a window about 5 cm

(2 in) on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air. . Fully open the air outlets

on or under the instrument panel.

. Adjust the climate control

system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index.

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For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑25. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (Carbon Monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust.

Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat.

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Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel.

If the Vehicle is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use the rocking method.

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If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 55 km/h (35 mph).

For information about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Tire Chains on page 10‑86. Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, or with a manual transmission, between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the

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wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑111.

Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory‐installed options.

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Two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label.

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