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on/off, manage settings, and monitor data consumption, if equipped.

For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps. OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide special offers from restaurants and retailers on your route, help locate hotels, or book a room. OnStar Hands-Free Calling Make and receive calls with the built-in wireless calling service, which requires available minutes.

Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Call. Please say the name or number to call.”

3. Say the entire number without

pausing, including a “1” and the area code. System responds: “OK, calling.”

Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Call. Please say the name or number to call.”

3. Say “911” without pausing.

System responds: “911.”

4. Say “Call.” System responds:

“OK, dialing 911.”

Retrieve My Number 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

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2. Say “My number.” System

responds: “Your OnStar Hands-Free Calling number is,” then says the number.

End a Call Press =. System responds: “Call ended.” Verify Minutes and Expiration Press = and say “Minutes” then “Verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date.

Diagnostics Advanced Diagnostics provides a status of the vehicle’s key systems with a monthly e-mail or by pressing Q. Real-time Diagnostic Alerts can be sent by email or text. The Proactive Alerts feature (if available) can help predict and alert of potential upcoming maintenance issues with select components on the vehicle, before they become a problem. OnStar can also monitor and report tire pressure, if the vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

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OnStar Additional Information

In-Vehicle Audio Messages Audio messages may play important information at the following times: . Prior to vehicle purchase.

Press Q to set up an account.

. With the OnStar Basic Plan,

every 60 days.

. After change in ownership and

at 90 days.

Transferring Service Press Q to request account transfer eligibility information. The Advisor can cancel or change account information. Selling/Transferring the Vehicle Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) immediately to terminate your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends.

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Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain OnStar service options. How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advanced Diagnostics, Remote Services, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For more information, a full description of OnStar services, system limitations, and OnStar terms and conditions: . Call 1-888-4ONSTAR

(1-888-466-7827).

. See www.onstar.com (U.S.). . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.

. Press Q to speak with an

Advisor.

OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. The wireless service provider must also have coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar services. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. OnStar services may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or it has not been properly maintained. If equipment or software is added, connected, or modified, OnStar services may not work. Other problems beyond the control of OnStar — such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming — may prevent service.

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 343. Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help Subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions. Press Q to help: . Locate a gas station with an

attendant to pump gas.

. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,

that meets accessibility needs. . Provide directions to the closest

hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations.

TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communicate to deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired customers while in the vehicle. The available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle access to all OnStar services, except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.

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OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some OnStar services. The PIN will need to be changed the first time when speaking with an Advisor. To change the OnStar PIN, contact an OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. Warranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the vehicle warranty. Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in multiple languages. Press Q and ask for an Advisor. Advisors are available in English, Spanish, and French. Available languages may vary by country. Potential Issues OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days without an ignition cycle. If the

vehicle has not been started for five days, OnStar can contact Roadside Assistance or a locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Global Positioning System (GPS) . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall buildings; in parking garages; around airports; in tunnels and underpasses; or in an area with very dense trees. If GPS signals are not available, the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact location. In emergency situations, OnStar can use the last stored GPS location to send to emergency responders.

A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of the ability to send a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The Advisor may give a verbal route or may ask for a call back after the vehicle is driven into an open area.

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Cellular and GPS Antennas Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle. Do not place items over or near the antenna to prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal reception. Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity, this message may come on. Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area. Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected.

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Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 234. Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate. Vehicle Software Updates OnStar or GM may remotely deliver software updates or changes to the vehicle without further notice or consent. These updates or changes may enhance or maintain safety, security, or the operation of the vehicle or the vehicle systems. Software updates or changes may affect or erase data or settings that are stored in the vehicle, such as OnStar Hands-Free Calling name tags, saved navigation destinations, or pre-set radio stations. Neither OnStar nor GM is responsible for any affected or erased data or settings. These updates or changes may also collect personal information. Such collection is described in the OnStar privacy

statement or separately disclosed at the time of installation. These updates or changes may also cause a system to automatically communicate with GM servers to collect information about vehicle system status, identify whether updates or changes are available, or deliver updates or changes. An active OnStar agreement constitutes consent to these software updates or changes and agreement that either OnStar or GM may remotely deliver them to the vehicle. Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www.onstar.com (U.S.), or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We recommend that you review it. If you have any questions, call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or press Q to speak with an Advisor. Users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured. Third parties

may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent. OnStar - Software Acknowledgements Certain OnStar components include libcurl and unzip software and other third party software. Below are the notices and licenses associated with libcurl and unzip and for other third party software please see http:// www.lg.com/global/support/ opensource/index and https:// www.onstar.com/us/en/support/ getdocuments.html

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Index

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 204
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 234
Additional Information

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Adjustments

Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 246
Air Filter, Passenger

Compartment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Airbag System

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Passenger Sensing System . . . .70
What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

What Will You See after an

Index

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Airbag System (cont'd)

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . .66

Airbags

Adding Equipment to the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Passenger Status Indicator . . . .112
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Servicing Airbag-Equipped

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Alarm

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Alert

Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 218
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 195
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Appearance Care

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Assistance Systems for

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Assistance Systems for

Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 212

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Automatic

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

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Index

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Exterior Lighting Battery

Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Battery - North America . . . .256, 299
Battery and Charging

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Battery Gauge

High Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 259
Brake

Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . .114
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . 197
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 182
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 261
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
California

Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

California

Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .236, 256, 299
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Carbon Monoxide

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 96
Center Stack Display . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Charging

Delay Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . 229
Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Programmable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Utility Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Charging Status Screens . . . . . . . 223
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 112
Check

Malfunction Indicator

Engine Light Child Restraints

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Infants and Young Children . . . . .78
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 91
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Cleaning

Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 340
Compartments

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . 201
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 292
Connections

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349

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Continuous Damping

Customer Satisfaction

Control (CDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

Control

Traction and Electronic

Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Coolant

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Engine Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . .248, 249
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Courtesy Transportation

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 204
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Text Telephone (TTY)

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

Customer Information Service Publications

Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 342

Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 340
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 345
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Delayed Charging Override . . . . . 223
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Diagnostics

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

Display

Center Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Door

Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 332
Drive Mode Messages . . . . . . . . . . 137
Drive Unit

Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 211

Index

359

Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . . . 109
Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Driver Selected Operating

Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Driving

Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 214
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 177
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 179
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Driving for Better Energy

Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dual Automatic Climate

Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Electric Drive Unit Messages . . . 137
Electric Drive Unit Shift Lock

Control Function Check . . . . . . . 258

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Index

Electric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 195
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 115
Electrical Equipment,

Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Electrical Requirements for

Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Electrical System

Engine Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266, 268
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Rear Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Emergency

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Energy Efficiency

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Check and Service Engine

Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 242
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Coolant Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Engine (cont'd)

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . 248, 249
Cooling System Messages . . . 137
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 193

Engine Unavailable

Out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 345
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Extended Range Mode . . . . . . . . . 187
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 156
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 158
Exterior Lighting Battery

Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Features

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Filter,

Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 159

Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Fluid

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Forward Collision Alert

(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Frequency Statement

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

Front Automatic Braking

(FAB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Front Seats

Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . .119
Requirements, California . . . . . 230
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Function Check

Electric Drive Unit Shift

Lock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

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Fuses

Engine Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266, 268

Rear Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Gauges

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Driver Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Warning Lights and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

General Information

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 317
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 159
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Headlamps

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 120
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 158
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 120

Heated

Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . . 108
High Voltage Devices and

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 177
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Index

361

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Indicator

Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Infants and Young Children,

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Information

Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Instrument Panel

Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 46
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Jump Starting - North

America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 139
Keyless Entry

Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . .31
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Index

Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 274
Lamps

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 158
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Exterior Lamps Off

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Exterior Lighting Battery

Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . .113
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 218
Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Lane Departure Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
LATCH System

Replacing Parts after a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

LATCH, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

Lifting the Vehicle, Tires . . . . . . . . 237
Light

Ready Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Vehicle Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Lighting

Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 160
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Antilock Brake System

(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . .114
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . .115
Engine Coolant

Temperature Warning . . . . . . . .118
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .119
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 158
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . .116
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . .110
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Lights (cont'd)

Service Electric Parking

Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
StabiliTrak® OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . .117
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Locks

Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 119
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Maintenance

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Maintenance and Care

Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Maintenance Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 318

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Maintenance Schedule (cont'd)

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 113
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Messages

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Drive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 137
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Object Detection System . . . . . 140
Propulsion Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 142
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Messages (cont'd)

Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming

Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 46
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Extended Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Modes

Driver Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Monitor System, Tire

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

Navigation

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Index

363

Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Off-Road

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Oil

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 245
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 77
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 336
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
OnStar® Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
OnStar® Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 349
OnStar® Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
OnStar® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
OnStar® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
OnStar® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
OnStar® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Ordering

Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 342

Out of Fuel/Engine

Unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

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Outlets

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Park

Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Parking

Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 258
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 187

Parking or Backing

Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 212

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 70
Pedestrian Safety Signal . . . . . . . . 99
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements, California . . . . . . 236

Personalization

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Power

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Power (cont'd)

Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 185
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 62
Privacy

Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 345

Program

Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 339
Programmable Charging . . . . . . . . 123
Proposition

65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . .236, 256, 299
Propulsion Power Messages . . . 141
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 343
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Ready Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Rearview Mirrors

Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Records

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 306
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Replacement Parts

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 76
Replacing LATCH System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 344
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

Requirements

Electrical Battery Charging . . . 229

Restraints

Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Ride Control Systems

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Roads

Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 332
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . .64
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . .62

Safety Defects Reporting

Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 344
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

Safety Signal

Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 339
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Seats

Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . .52
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . .52
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 89, 91
Security

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 239
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 329
Maintenance, General

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
. . . . . 330

Parts Identification Label Publications Ordering

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 339

Index

365

Service (cont'd)

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Service Electric Parking

Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Services

Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Shifting

Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 218
Signals, Turn and

Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Special Application Services . . . . 324
Specifications and

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
StabiliTrak

OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Start

Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Starting and Stopping the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Starting the Vehicle

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Status Screens

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

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Steering (cont'd)

Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Storage Areas

Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 95
Storing the Tire Sealant and

Compressor Kit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System

Forward Collision

Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163, 346

System Operation

Theft-Deterrent Systems (cont'd)

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . 53
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 281
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 280
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Sealant and

Compressor Kit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Electric Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Sealant and Compressor

Systems

Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211

Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 335
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 44

Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Terminology and Definitions . . 276
Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Tires (cont'd)

Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 289
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Towing

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 233
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 306
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

Traction

Control System (TCS)/

StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Transportation Program,

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 287
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 152
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

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Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 259
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 262

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Universal Remote System (cont'd)

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Utility Interruption of

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

Vehicle

Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 330
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 144
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . 184
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 116
Vehicle Care

Storing the Tire Sealant

and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 298
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . 262
Warning

Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 220

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Warnings

Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance . . 289
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 82
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Windshield

Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Winter

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 30
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 97
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 163
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 172
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 317
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 333
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 344
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

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Introduction

Introduction

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem, and ELR are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
USA

Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warning, and Caution Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from: Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

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{ Danger

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

{ Warning

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information. * : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information. 0 : Shown when there is more information on another page — “see page.”

Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.

Introduction

9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) i / g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® I : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System (12-Volt Battery) I : Cruise Control ` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service f : Electric Parking Brake d : Electronic Stability Control (ESC) B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps y : Fault g : First Responder _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses

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3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ( : Heated Steering Wheel _ : High Voltage I : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders g : StabiliTrak® Disable 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor i : Traction Control System (TCS) Disable a : Under Pressure 9 : Vehicle Ready M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

In Brief

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 27
Driving for Better Energy

Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Front Automatic Braking (FAB)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 20
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 20
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Universal Remote System . . . . . 21

Battery and Efficiency

High Voltage Safety

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents 0 169. 2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 156.

Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0 159.

3. Regen on Demand Paddles.

4.

See Regenerative Braking 0 197. Instrument Cluster 0 104. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 132. 5. Power Button 0 182. 6. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 99. 7. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 159. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 220.

8. Charging Status Indicator

(CSI). See Charging Status Feedback 0 223.

9. Light Sensor. See Automatic

Headlamp System 0 158. Infotainment 0 163.

10.

11. Glove Box Button. See Glove

19. Steering Wheel

In Brief

Adjustment 0 98.

20. Cruise Control 0 202.

Adaptive Cruise Control 0 204
(If Equipped). Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 214 (If Equipped). Heated Steering Wheel 0 98.

21. Hood Release. See

Hood 0 240.

22. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 113. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 160.

23.

24. Electric Parking Brake 0 195.

Box 0 95. Parking Assist Button. See Driver Assistance Systems 0 211.

12. Heated Front Seats 0 56. 13. Dual Automatic Climate Control

14.

System 0 164. Instrument Panel Storage 0 95
(Out of View). Wireless Charging 0 103 (Out of View) (Inside the Instrument Panel Storage, If Equipped).

15. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive

Unit 0 193.

16. Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control 0 198. MODE Button. See Driver Mode Control 0 200 (If Equipped).

17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 98. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 132.

18. Horn 0 99.

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In Brief

Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within range. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 31. The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Start 0 36. L : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm. i : Press and hold to release the trunk. See Keys 0 30 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 31.

Remote Start Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical outlet. Normal operation of the system will return after the vehicle has been turned on. Engine may turn on during colder outside temperatures. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press and release Q on the

RKE transmitter.

Press the key release button to extend the key. The key can be used for the trunk. K : Press once to unlock the driver door. Press a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 145. / : Press and release Q and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger

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Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

3. After entering the vehicle

during a remote start, press the POWER O button with the brake pedal applied to operate as normal.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. Remote start can be extended. Canceling Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . Press and hold / until the

parking lamps turn off.

. Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.

. Press the POWER O button with

the brake pedal applied, then press the POWER O button again to turn the vehicle off.

See Remote Start 0 36.

Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from the outside, press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 31.

In Brief

To open the door press the door latch button (3). If the vehicle is stationary, the door latch button unlatches an unlocked door. See Door Locks 0 38. If the vehicle has lost battery power, the doors can be opened manually. See Power Door Locks 0 39.

Trunk Release

For Keyless Access, the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle sensor (1). Grip and press to open.