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tone say “Hands Free”. The system responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

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2. Say “Digit Store”. The system responds with “Please say the first digit to store” followed by a tone.

3. Say the first digit to be stored.

The system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete.

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.

4. After the complete number has been entered, say “Store”. The system responds “Please say the name tag” followed by a tone.

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5. Say a name tag for the phone

number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds “About to store . Does that sound OK?”. If the name tag does not sound correct, say “No” and repeat Step 5. If the name tag sounds correct, say “Yes” and the name tag is stored. After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu.

Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press b / g. The system

responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands Free”. The system responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Directory”. The system

responds “Directory” and lists all stored name tags. The system returns to the main menu when the list is complete. Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags: . Delete . Delete all name tags

Using the Delete Command The delete command is used to delete specific name tags. To delete name tags: 1. Press b / g. The system

responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands Free”. The system responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Delete”. The system

responds “Delete, please say the name tag” followed by a tone.

3. Say the name tag to be deleted.

The system responds “Would you like to delete, ? Please say yes or no”.

If the name tag is correct, say “Yes” to delete the name tag. The system responds with “OK, deleting , returning to the main menu.” If the name tag is incorrect, say “No”. The system responds with “No. OK, let's try again, please say the name tag.”

Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar if stored.

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To delete all name tags: 1. Press b / g. The system

responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands Free”. The system responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Delete all name tags”. The system responds “You are about to delete all name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory. Are you sure you want to do this? Please say yes or no.”

Say “Yes” to delete all name tags. Say “No” to cancel the function and return to the main menu.

Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands: . Dial . Digit Dial . Call . Re‐dial

Using the Dial Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands Free”. The system responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial”. The system responds

“Dial using . “Number please” followed by a tone.

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3. Say the entire number without

pausing.

If the system recognizes the number, it responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. If the system does not recognize the number, it confirms the numbers followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. If the number is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the number again.

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Using the Digit Dial Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands Free”. The system responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Digit Dial”. The system

responds “Digit dial using , please say the first digit to dial” followed by a tone.

3. Say the digits to be dialed one at a time. The system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone.

4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number has been entered, say “Dial”. The system responds “OK, Dialing” and dials the number.

2. Say “Call”. The system responds

“Call using . Please say the name tag” followed by a tone.

3. Say the name tag of the person

to call.

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.

Using the Call Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands Free”. The system responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

If the system recognizes the name tag it responds “OK, calling, ” and dials the number. If the system does not recognize the name tag, it confirms the name tag followed by a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, calling, ” and dials the number. If the name tag is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the name tag again.

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

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Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . 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, no action is required.

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

Using the Re‐dial Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands Free”. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial”. The system responds “Re‐dial using ” and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone.

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 / $ to ignore a call.

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Three‐Way Calling Three‐Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call press b g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Three‐way call”.

The system responds with “Three‐way call, please say dial or call”.

3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called.

4. Once the call is connected,

press b g to link all the callers together.

Ending a Call Press c / $ to end a call.

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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 1. Press b g. The system

responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Mute Call”. The system

responds “Call muted”.

To Cancel Mute 1. Press b g. The system

responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. After the tone, say “Mute Call”.

The system responds “Resuming call”.

Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone.

To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g. The system

responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds “Transferring call” and the audio transfers to the cell phone.

To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Bluetooth System 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 key is turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Press b g during a call with the audio on the cell phone. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturer's guide for more information. Voice Pass-Thru Voice Pass‐Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature.

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Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in‐vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Use this feature when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use.

Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press b g. The system

responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial”. The system responds

“Say a number to send tones” followed by a tone.

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3. Say the number to send.

If the system recognizes the number it responds “OK, Sending Number” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. If the system does not recognize the number it responds “Dial Number, please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds “OK, Sending Number” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues.

To access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press b / g. The system

responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands Free”. The system responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system

responds “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.

3. Say “Voice”. The system responds “OK, accessing ”.

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

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Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g. The system

responds “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Send name tag.” The

system responds “Say a name tag to send tones” followed by a tone.

3. Say the name tag to send.

If the system recognizes the number it responds “OK, Sending ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. If the system does not recognize the name tag it responds “Dial , please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Sending ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues.

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 Deleting Name Tags.

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Pairing a Phone 1. Press the CONFIG control button repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or press the Phone tab on the screen.

2. Select the Bluetooth submenu.

Bluetooth (Navigation) For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see “Overview” under Introduction, in the Navigation supplement. Bluetooth Pairing To make calls with a Bluetooth cell phone through your vehicle, it must be paired to the vehicle's Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. Refer to the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth pairing instructions. If a Bluetooth phone is off or not connected, calls will automatically be made using the OnStar® Hands‐Free Calling feature, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner's guide for more information about OnStar Hands-Free Calling. A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be connected to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3
player at the same time.

The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system. Pairing Information: . Up to five cell phones can be

paired to the Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. The Bluetooth system links with the first available paired cell phone based on the order shown in the device list.

. Only one paired cell phone can

be connected to the vehicle's Bluetooth system at a time.

. Pairing should only need to be

completed once, unless changes to the pairing information have been made or the phone is deleted.

To link to a different paired phone, see “Linking to a Different Phone” later in this section.

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The additional GPS location feature provides the vehicle's GPS location through the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile is not available.

3. Select “Add New Phone”, the

pairing process will begin searching for Bluetooth devices on your cellular phone. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for information on this process. If the “Add new GPS device” option is selected, the system will start a search for Bluetooth “Handsfree” profile devices just like if you had selected “Add new Phone”.

On the cell phone, locate the device name, such as “Your Vehicle”. If in another country, the device's name may have a GM acronym for that country.

Follow the instructions given on the cell phone or follow the voice prompts, to enter the four digit PIN number that has been provided.

4. The system voice prompt

requests that you say the name you want used for the phone that is being paired. Use a name that best describes the phone. The system voice prompt then repeats the name you provided for confirmation, say “Yes”. 5. The system responds with

“phone name has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

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Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press the CONFIG control button repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or press the Phone tab displayed on the screen.

2. Select the Bluetooth submenu.

3. Select the Device List submenu.

A list of all previously paired phones will be displayed. If there is a currently connected phone, a check mark will appear on the right side of the Phone name.

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Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press the CONFIG control button repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or press the Phone tab on the screen.

2. Select the Bluetooth submenu.

3. Select the Device List submenu.

4. Select the phone to be deleted and then follow the on screen prompts to delete the device from the system.

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Linking to a Different Phone In order to link to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the Bluetooth system before the process is started. 1. Press the CONFIG control button repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or press the Phone tab on the screen.

5. Once a phone has been deleted, the only way to connect back to that phone is to pair the phone again. See “Bluetooth Pairing” earlier before the process is started.

3. Select the Device List submenu.

2. Select the Bluetooth submenu.

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4. Select the phone to be linked and then follow the on screen prompts.

5. The Phone menu will be

displayed with the name of the phone linked.

Making a Call

Press 5 located on the faceplate of the infotainment system, to access the phone menu.

Enter Number Use this option to enter a phone number and make a call. To do this: 1. Press the Enter Number

selection. A dial pad displays on the Navigation screen.

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Accepting or Declining an Incoming Call When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes any audio being played and sounds a ring tone.

Accepting a Call Press b g on the steering wheel control to answer the incoming call or press the Answer option to answer the call.

Declining a Call Press c / $ on the steering wheel controls or select the Decline option to decline the call.

2. Enter the desired number by

touching the appropriate buttons on the screen or using the rotary knob.

3. Press the CALL button to make

the 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.

Switching Calls (Only Available with Call Waiting) This feature allows you to switch between calls, making one call active and placing the other on hold.

Conference Calling Conference and three-way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. To start a conference while in a current call:

1. Press 5 on the faceplate until

the Phone main screen is shown with the current active call.

3. Make another call. The first call will be placed on hold while the second call is dialing and connected.

4. To make a conference call,

select the “Merge Calls” option which will merge both calls into one conference call.

5. To add more callers to the

conference call, repeat Steps 2
through 4. The amount of callers that can be added are limited by your wireless service carrier.

Switch Call: Turn or press the menu select knob to “Switch Call” and press Enter or press the “Switch Call” option.

2. Select the “Enter Number”

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Mute or UnMute a Call

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1. Press the 5 control button.

2. Select the Mute call option to

mute the call.

3. Select the Mute call option again

to unmute the call.

Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call, this is used when calling a menu driven phone system.

1. Press the 5 control button.

2. Select “Enter Number” option

and enter the number sequence. The DTMF Tones will be generated on the network as you enter each number.

1. Press the 5 control button.

2. Select Hang Up.

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Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Rear Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Air Vents

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

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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.

A. Fan Control B. Power C. AUTO D. ZONE E. Defrost

F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver and Passenger

Temperature Control

H. Driver and Passenger Heated

and Ventilated Seats Air Conditioning

I.

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J. Recirculation K. Outside Air L. Rear Window Defogger

Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recirculation 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. To place the system in automatic mode do the following: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort.

English units can be changed to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑41 . Q / R (Driver and Passenger Temperature Control): The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Press to increase or decrease the temperature. ZONE: Press to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. The ZONE indicator light turns off. When the passenger settings are adjusted, the ZONE indicator light is on.

Manual Operation O (Power): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. D C (Fan Control): Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing either button cancels automatic operation and the system

goes into manual mode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. H G (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to change the direction of the airflow. The current mode appears in the display screen. Changing the mode cancels the automatic operation and the system goes into manual mode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. 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. C (Tri‐Level): Air is divided between the windshield, instrument panel, and floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets.

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Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging, it returns to normal operation. To turn Auto Defog off or on, see Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑41 . % (Outside Air): Press to turn on outside air. An indicator light comes on. Outside air is circulated through the vehicle.

h (Recirculation): Press to turn on recirculation. An indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering. Automatic Air Recirculation: When the AUTO indicator light is on, the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle. The climate control system may have a sensor to detect air pollution. In auto recirculation control, the Air Quality Control system may operate. To adjust the sensitivity of the Air Quality Control, see Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑41.

- (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. 8 (Upper): Air is directed to the windshield outlets. 7 (Hi-Level): Air is divided between the windshield and instrument panel outlets. 0 (Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the automatic air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioner will not run. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside the vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog the windshield faster.

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Rear Window Defogger = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about 5 minutes before turning off. At higher speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously. The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation, see Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑41 . When auto rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 40°F and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. At higher speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously.

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 mirror. See Heated Mirrors on page 1‑22 . 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. Heated and Ventilated Seats: Press to heat or ventilate the seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 2‑10.

Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system uses the driver's previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 1‑9. The rear window defogger turns on if it is cold outside. Sensors The solar sensor located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. If the sensor is covered the automatic climate control system may not work properly.

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The rear climate control can be turned off by pressing the C button.

Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. The front climate control system must be on for the rear climate control to work. To turn on the rear climate control from rear seating, press any rear climate control button. The rear climate control will not work if the front climate control system is in defrost.

Rear Climate Control System

For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.

Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls

A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Control C. Temperature Control

ZONE: When the rear climate control is turned on from the rear, the ZONE indicator light will turn on. Press the ZONE button on the front climate control system to turn off the rear blower and match the rear settings to the front. The ZONE indicator light and rear climate control display will turn off.

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Automatic Operation AUTO: Press N until the AUTO setting is selected to control the rear temperature, air delivery, and fan speed automatically.

Manual Operation D C (Fan Control): Press these buttons on the rear seat audio control panel to increase or decrease the airflow. Pressing the fan up button when the system is off will turn the system on. The air delivery mode remains in its previous setting. +/− (Temperature Control): Press these buttons to adjust the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area. Press the + button for warmer air and press the − button for cooler air. N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press the mode button to change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. Multiple presses will cycle through the delivery selections.

Air Vents Move the sliding knob on the air outlets up and down or left and right 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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Driving and Operating

Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 8-8
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . 8-11
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 8-17
Adjustable Throttle and

Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20

Starting the Gasoline

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Parking Over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . 8-25
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Fuel Economy Mode . . . . . . . . . 8-29

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 8-33

Driving and Operating

8-1

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 8-37
Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . 8-37

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 8-40
Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 8-47
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 8-47
California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 8-48
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51

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Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 8-60
Trailer Sway

Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61

Driving Information

Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate

smoothly.

. Brake gradually and avoid

abrupt stops.

. Avoid idling the engine for long

periods of time.

. When road and weather

conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.

. Always follow posted speed

limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properly

inflated.

. Combine several trips into a

single trip.

. Replace the vehicle's tires with

the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt, see Safety Belts on page 2‑13 .

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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.

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

Drunk Driving

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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.

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.

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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.

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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 8‑34 and StabiliTrak® System on page 8‑35. Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 9‑3.

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 4‑23 . 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. 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

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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 9‑3 .

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. 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

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page 8‑4 . 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.

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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.

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 inches), 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.

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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. 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.

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

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Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause your 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.

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your 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 your 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.

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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 9‑52 . 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 your 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 8‑30 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.

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Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Service on page 12‑6 . 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 8‑24. 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) as shown on the speedometer.

For information about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Tire Chains on page 9‑74. 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, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears.

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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 9‑105.

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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Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way the vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle.

Tire and Loading Information Label

Label Example

A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached near the door lock post. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating

positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 9‑52 and Tire Pressure on page 9‑59. There is also important loading information on the Certification label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. See “Certification Label” later in this section.

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Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The

combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals

the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle,

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the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750
(5 x 150) = 650 lbs).

5. Determine the combined

6.

weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

See Trailer Towing on page 8‑56
for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips.

Example 1

A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for

Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).

B. Subtract Occupant

Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs).

C. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs).

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vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight.

Certification Label

Example 2

Example 3

A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for

Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).

A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for

Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).

B. Subtract Occupant

Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs).

C. Available Cargo

Weight = 113 kg (250 lbs).

B. Subtract Occupant

Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).

C. Available Cargo

Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs).

Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the

Label Example

A vehicle specific Certification/ Tire label is attached to the rear