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“No”: a suitable action is triggered depending on the context.

Voice Feedback Each voice input is answered or commented on by the infotainment system by way of a voice output that is adapted to the situation. To switch the voice output on or off, enter “Voice feedback” or press the b / g button.

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Pairing, Saving, or Deleting Phone From Device List With the command “Pair” a mobile phone can be saved to or deleted from the device list of the UHP system. A device number will be assigned by the UHP system to the mobile phone when it is paired. Available commands:

“Add” “Delete” “Help” “Cancel”

Example of a dialogue User: “Pair.” Voice output: “Do you want to add or delete a device?” User: “Add.” Voice output: “Using the pair function in the external device, enter <1234> to pair.”

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(At this time, start the pairing process on the mobile phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the mobile phone manufacturer's user guide for information on this process. Locate the device named UHP followed by a four‐digit number in the list on the mobile phone and follow the instructions on the mobile phone and enter the four-digit code provided by the system.) Voice output: “Do you want to pair the device?” User: “Yes.” Voice output: “Paired, ending session.”

Selecting Phone from Device List The “Select device” command can be used to select a different paired mobile phone. The UHP system asks for a device number that was assigned by the UHP system to the mobile phone when it was paired.

Example of a dialogue User: “Select device.” Voice output: “Please, say a device number to select.” User: “device number.” Voice output: “Do you want to select the device number “device number.” (The device name appears on the infotainment display screen) User: “Yes.” Voice output: “One moment please, the system searches for the selected device.” Voice output: “Device number “device number” is selected, ending session.”

Telephone Number Dialing After the “Dial” command, the voice control requests input of a number. The telephone number must be spoken in your normal speech without any artificial pauses between the numbers.

Recognition is best, if a pause of at least half a second is made after every three to five digits. The infotainment system then repeats the numbers recognized. Available Commands:

“Dial”: the inputs are accepted. “Digit”: a numeric value between “0-9” is entered. “Delete”: the number last entered or the block of numbers last entered is deleted. “Plus”: a preceding “+” is entered for a call abroad. “Verify”: the inputs are repeated by the voice output. “Asterisk”: an asterisk “*” is entered. “Hash”: a hash character “#” is entered. “Pause”: a pause is entered into the character sequence. “Help” “Cancel”

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The telephone number entered can have a maximum length of 25 digits. To be able to make a call abroad you can say the word “Plus” (+) at the beginning of your number. The plus allows you to call from any country without knowing the prefix for calls made abroad in that country. Then say the required country code. Example of a dialogue User: “Dial.” Voice output: “Please, say the number to dial.” User: “Plus four nine.” User: “Seven three one.” Voice output: “Seven three one.” User: “One one nine nine.” Voice output: “One one nine nine.” User: “Dial.” Voice output: “The number is being dialled.”

Making a Call Using Name Tag When the “Call” command is used, a telephone number is entered that has been stored in the telephone book as a name tag. Available commands:

“Yes” “No” “Help” “Cancel”

Example of a dialogue User: “Call.” Voice output: “Please, say the name tag to call.” (for name tag information, see “Saving a Name Tag” later in this section) User:”Name tag.“ Voice output: “Seven three one.” User: “Yes.” Voice output: “Calling.”

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Starting a Second Call Press the button b / g to start a second call during an active telephone call. Available commands:

“Send”: activate manual DTMF (touch-tone dialling), e.g. for voice mail or telephone banking. “Send name tag”: activate DTMF (touch-tone dialling) by entering a name tag. “Dial” “Call” “Re-dialing” “Help” “Cancel”

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Example of a dialogue User: Press the b / g button if a telephone call is active. User: “Send.” Voice output: “Please, say the number to send.” (for number input information, see the dialogue example for “Making a Call Using a Telephone Number” earlier in this section) User: “Send.”

Re-dialing The “Re-dialing” command re-dials the last number dialed .

Saving a Name Tag The “Save” command is used to store a telephone number in the telephone book under as a name tag. The name entered must be repeated once. The pitch and pronunciation must be as identical

as possible for both name inputs, otherwise the voice control will reject the inputs. A maximum of 50 name tags can be stored in the telephone book. Name tags are speaker-dependent, i.e. only the person who recorded a name tag can open it. To avoid the start of the recording of a saved name from being cut off, a short pause should be left after an input request. To be able to use the name tag independently of the location, i.e. including other countries, all telephone numbers should be entered with a “plus” character and a country code. Available commands:

“Save”: the inputs are accepted. “Re-dialing”: the last input is repeated. “Help” “Cancel”

Example of a dialogue User: “Save.” Voice output: “Please, say the number to save.” User: Say number to save. (for number input information, see the dialogue example for “Making a Call Using a Telephone Number” earlier in this section) User: “Save.” User: “Name Tag” (give name tag). Voice output: “Please, repeat the name tag to confirm.” User: “Name Tag” Voice output: “Saving the name tag.”

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Deleting a Name Tag The “Delete” command is used to delete a previously saved name tag. Available commands:

Trademarks and License Agreements

“Yes” “No” “Help” “Cancel”

Listening to Stored Name Tags The “Directory” command is used to listen to all stored name tags. Available commands:

“Call”: the telephone number of the voice tag last read aloud is selected. “Delete”: the entry of the voice tag last read aloud is deleted.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

MP3PRO audio decoding technology licensed from Coding Technologies, Fraunhofer IIS and Thompson.

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DivX® is a certified product. It plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX media files. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Fees and Taxes — Subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at www.xmradio.com. XM™ service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada*.

*Canada — Some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern latitudes. This is beyond the control of XM™ Satellite Radio. Explicit Language Notice — Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available for XM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying XM at: . USA Customers — Visit

www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-xmradio (1-800-967-2346).

. Canadian Customers — Visit

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677.

It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM™ Satellite Radio System or that support the XM website, the Online Service or any of its content.

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Furthermore, the AMBER voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. General Requirements: 1. A License Agreement from XM™

is required for any product that incorporates XM Technology and/or for use of any of the XM marks to be manufactured, distributed or marketed in the XM Service Area.

2. For products to be distributed,

marketed and/or sold in Canada, a separate agreement is required with Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as XM Canada).

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassermbly is prohibited.

This product uses the source code of T-Kernel under T-License granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.t-engine.org).

Music and video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, visit www.gracenote.com. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000
to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service.

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See the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote and CDDB, MusicID, Media VOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries. If you require more information regarding the use of the Gracenote Service, visit: www.gracenote.com/ corporate. For the data provided by Gracenote® Music Recognition Service, the content is not necessarily guaranteed 100%. Regarding the use of Gracenote Music Recognition Service, when this product is used, it is necessary to agree to the following articles.

Gracenote® End User License This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this application or device. You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party.

YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN. You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights.

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Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name. The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.

The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted.

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Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time. Gracenote disclaims all warranties express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. Gracenote does not warrant the results that will be obtained by your use of the gracenote software or any gracenote server. In no case will gracenote be liable for any consequential or incidental damages or for any lost profits or lost revenues. © Gracenote, Inc. 2010

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Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Rear Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Air Vents

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

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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 (Automatic Operation) D. ZONE E. Defrost F. Air Delivery Mode Control

G. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

H. Driver and Passenger Heated

and Ventilated Seats Air Conditioning

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

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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 5‑40.

Q / R (Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls): 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. h i (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 5‑40. % (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 5‑40.

- (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 five 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 5‑40. 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 help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. See Heated Mirrors on page 2‑22. 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 would not be covered by your warranty. Heated and Ventilated Seats: Press to heat or ventilate the seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑10.

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 2‑10. 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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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.

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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. The rear climate control can be turned off by pressing ] −.

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.

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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 ] −/+ ^ (Fan Control): Press these buttons on the rear seat audio control panel to increase or decrease the airflow. Pressing + ^ 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 + for warmer air and press − for cooler air. N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press the mode button to change the direction of the airflow. 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 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.

. Do not insert any objects in the outlets, as failure of the mechanism may occur.

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance, see Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑4. To find out what type of filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑14. 1. Open the glove box completely

and remove the four screws along the upper portion of the glove box.

2. When released, lower the upper

portion of the glove box.

3. Locate the service door for the

passenger compartment air filter.

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4. Release the two latches holding

the service door. Lower the service door.

5. Remove the old air filter. 6. 7. Close the service door and

Install the new air filter.

latches.

8. Reinstall the upper portion of the

glove box.

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Driving Information

Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-7
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-10
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-16
Adjustable Throttle and Brake

Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Starting the Gasoline

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Parking over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-24
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Fuel Economy Mode . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-32

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Ride Control Systems

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 9-35
Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . 9-35

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-38
Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Gasoline Specifications

(U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 9-47

California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-47
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-49
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Filling a Portable Fuel

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

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Towing

General Towing

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

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Trailer Sway

Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61

Driving Information

Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in your area. To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Do not use a phone in

demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to place or receive necessary phone calls.

. Watch the road. Do not

read, take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices.

. Designate a front seat

passenger to handle potential distractions.

. Become familiar with vehicle features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving.

. Wait until the vehicle is parked

to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor.

. Stop or park the vehicle to tend

to children.

. Keep pets in an appropriate

carrier or restraint.

. Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with a passenger or on a cell phone.

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{ WARNING

Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.

Refer to the infotainment section for more information on using that system, including pairing and using a cell phone. If equipped, refer to the navigation manual for information on that system, including pairing and using a cell phone.

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

. Allow enough following distance

between you and the driver in front of you. Focus on the task of driving.

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Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.

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

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Control of a Vehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.

Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Keep enough distance between

you and the vehicle in front of you.

. Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.

Steering

Hydraulic Power Steering Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑20. If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem.

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Curve Tips

Off-Road Recovery

Take curves at a reasonable speed.

. Reduce speed before entering a

curve.

. Maintain a reasonable steady

speed through the curve.

. Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway.

Steering in Emergencies

There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.

. Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.

The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.

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2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.

3. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Braking Skid — wheels are not

rolling.

. Steering or Cornering

Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. . Acceleration Skid — too much

throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.

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Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the

accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs.

. Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions. Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material on the road. 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.

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. 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. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water.

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

equipment in good shape.

. Keep the windshield washer fluid

reservoir filled.

. Have good tires with proper

tread depth. See Tires on page 10‑49. Turn off cruise control.

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

. Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides.

. Check the rearview mirror and

vehicle instruments often.

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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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{ WARNING

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.

. Be alert on top of hills;

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.

Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 9‑29 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 (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑10. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe:

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

{ WARNING

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 Systems” in the Index.

For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑23.

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. 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.

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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.

{ WARNING

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 56 km/h (35 mph).

For information about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Tire Chains on page 10‑70.

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. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑93.

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. 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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{ WARNING 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). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also 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 door open, the label is attached near the door lock post. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant

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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 10‑49 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑56. 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, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750
(5 x 150) = 650 lbs).

5. Determine the combined

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.

6.

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 9‑57
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Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

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).

A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 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).

A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).

B. Subtract Occupant Weight

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

C. Available Cargo

Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs).

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

Label Example

A vehicle-specific Certification/ Tire label is attached to the driver side center pillar (B-pillar).

The label shows the size of the vehicle's original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on the front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh the vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out the load equally on both sides of the center line. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle.

If the vehicle is carrying a heavy load, it should be spread out. See “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section.

{ WARNING 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). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle.

Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading.

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. Do not leave an

unsecured child restraint in the vehicle.

. Secure loose items in the

vehicle.

. Do not leave a seat folded

down unless needed.

The label will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your vehicle can carry. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else – they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.

{ WARNING

Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.

. Put things in the cargo

area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as possible. Try to spread the weight evenly.

. Never stack heavier

things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.

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Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

. Do not drive at any one

constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 mi). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.

. During the first 1 000 km

(600 mi), avoid using more than moderate acceleration in lower gears and avoid vehicle speeds above 110 km/h (68 mph).

. Between the first

1 000 km (600 mi) and 5 000 km (3,000 mi), heavy acceleration in lower gears

can be used. Vehicle speeds above 110 km/h (68 mph) should be limited to five minutes per use.

. Avoid making hard stops

for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.

. Do not tow a trailer during

break-in. See Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑53 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information.

Following break‐in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.

Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal If the vehicle has this feature, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be adjusted.

The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the right side of the steering column, below the wiper stalk. Pull the switch toward you to move the pedals further from the floor, or push the switch away from you to move the pedals closer to the floor.

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Pressing the button cycles it through three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN/START and STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF. If the pushbutton start is not working, the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the keyless entry system. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 for more information. To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN mode and the brake pedal must be applied. STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF (No LED Lights): When the vehicle is stopped, press the engine START/STOP button once to turn the engine off.

If the vehicle is in P (Park), the ignition will turn off, and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21 for more information. If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the ignition will return to ACC/ACCESSORY and display the message SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 for more information. When the vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the ignition system will switch to OFF. Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags.

Adjust the throttle and brake pedals while the vehicle is in P (Park) without pressing on the pedals. The pedals cannot be adjusted while the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or when cruise control is engaged. The throttle and brake pedals can also be adjusted while driving.

Ignition Positions

The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start.

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If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady

pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force.

2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).

This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location.

3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition to OFF. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

4. Set the parking brake. See

Parking Brake on page 9‑30.

{ WARNING

Turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the vehicle off in an emergency.

If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and must be shut off while