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then a tone.

Get My Destination 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone.

2. Say “Get my destination.” System responds with the address and the distance to the destination, then responds with “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Other Navigation Services Available from OnStar OnStar eNav: Subscribers can send destinations from MapQuest.com to the vehicle Turn-by-Turn Navigation or screen-based navigation system (if equipped). When ready, the directions will be downloaded to the vehicle.

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Destination Download: Press Q, then request the Advisor to download directions to the navigation system in the vehicle (if equipped). After the call ends, press the “Go” button on the navigation screen to begin driving directions. If directions are downloaded to the navigation system, the route can only be canceled through the navigation system. Destinations can also be downloaded on the go. For information about eNav or Destination Download, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).

Connections The required specific Onstar subscription plan includes the services that follow to help customers stay connected. For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).

WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that provides a high-speed, wireless Internet connection to connect multiple mobile devices (data plan required). 1. To retrieve WiFi hotspot

information, press = and select or say “WiFi settings.”

2. The WiFi settings will display the

WiFi network name/SSID, passphrase, and level of encryption.

3. To change the SSID or

passphrase, press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect with an Advisor.

OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App (If Equipped) Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple®, Android™, and BlackBerry® or Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices. From the mobile device, check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire

pressure (if the vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system); or activate remote horn and lights. Also remote start the vehicle (if factory equipped) or unlock the doors from anywhere with a wireless connection (if equipped with automatic locks). With a required specific OnStar subscription plan, a destination can be sent to the vehicle. For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).

OnStar RemoteLink® Key Fob Services This feature is included for five years and allows for remote door lock/unlock (if equipped with automatic locks), remote start (if factory equipped), or activation of horn and lights from anywhere with a wireless signal. Download the app and start using it any time during the trial period to get started.

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OnStar Hands-Free Calling This service allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle.

To Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

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

3. Say the entire number without

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

Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

3. Say “911” without pausing.

System responds: “911.”

4. Say “Call.” System responds:

4. Pick a name tag. System

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responds: “About to store . Does that sound OK?” 5. Say “Yes” or say “No” to try

again. System responds: “OK, storing .”

Place a Call Using a Stored Number 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “Call .” System

responds: “OK, calling .”

Verify Minutes and Expiration Press = and say “Minutes” then “Verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date.

“OK, dialing 911.”

Retrieve My Number 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “My number.” System

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

End a Call Press =. System responds: “Call ended.” Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “Store.” System responds:

“Please say the number you would like to store.”

3. Say the entire number without

pausing. System responds: “Please say the name tag.”

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Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and other major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If an On-Demand Diagnostics check is needed, press Q, and an Advisor can run a check.

OnStar Additional Information

Transferring Service Press Q to request account transfer eligibility information. The Advisor can assist in canceling or removing account information. Selling/Transferring the Vehicle Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR immediately to terminate your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends. Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain the OnStar service options available.

How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For more information, a full description of OnStar services, system limitations, and OnStar terms and conditions: . Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR

(1-888-466-7827).

. See www.onstar.com (U.S.). . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. . Press Q to speak with an

Advisor.

OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service

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in that area. The wireless service provider must also have coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar services. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. OnStar services may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or it has not been properly maintained. If equipment or software is added, connected, or modified, OnStar services may not work. Other problems beyond the control of OnStar may prevent service such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12.

Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions. Press Q for help with:

Locating a gas station with an attendant to pump gas. Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., that meets accessibility needs.

. Providing directions to the

closest hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations.

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

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OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. The PIN will need to be changed the first time when speaking with an Advisor. To change the OnStar PIN, contact an OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. Warranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the vehicle warranty. Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in multiple languages. Press Q and ask for an Advisor. Advisors are available in English, Spanish, and French. Available languages may vary by country.

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

A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of the ability to send a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The Advisor may give a verbal route or may ask for a call back after the vehicle is driven into an open area. Cellular and GPS Antennas Do not place items over or near the antenna to prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal reception. Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle. Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity, this message may come on. Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area. Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features

to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9-67. Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate. Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www.onstar.com (U.S.), or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We recommend that you review it. If you have any questions, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or press Q to speak with an Advisor. Users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured. Third parties

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Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67

Additional Information

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10

Adjustments

Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-13
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Air Filter, Passenger

Compartment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Airbag System

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Airbag System (cont'd)

What Will You See after an

Armrest

Rear Seat

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Assistance Program,

INDEX

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When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . .3-18

Airbags

Adding Equipment to the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-12
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Servicing Airbag-Equipped

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

Alarm

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Antenna

Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Appearance Care

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86

Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5

Audio

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16

Audio System

Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 7-2

Automatic

Climate Control System . . . . . . . . 8-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-30
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Automatic Transmission

Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33
Shift Lock Control

Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

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INDEX

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-28
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Bluetooth

Overview . . . . . . . . . 7-25, 7-27, 7-30
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Brake

System Warning Light . . . . . . . .5-16
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-41
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-42
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-42
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Capacities and

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Carbon Monoxide

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Cautions, Danger, and

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-2
Center High-Mounted

Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-13
Check

Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Ignition

Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . 10-27

Center High-Mounted

Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Taillamps, Turn Signal,

Stoplamps, and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
California

Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .9-55
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Camera

Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . .9-51
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INDEX

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Child Restraints

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .3-38
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53, 3-59
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34

Cleaning

Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-8
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Compartments

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26

Connections

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45

Control

Customer Information Service Publications

Ordering Information . . . . . . .13-11

Traction and Electronic

Customer Satisfaction

Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-43

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

Control Light Hill Descent

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Coolant

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Engine Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27

Courtesy Transportation

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3
Text Telephone (TTY)

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4

Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . 13-8
Danger, Warnings, and

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv . . . . . . . 13-14

Data Recorders, Event Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Door

Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

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INDEX

Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4
Driver

Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-36

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Driving

Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-58
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-21
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-11
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . .9-13
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-14
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12

Electrical Equipment,

Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67

Electrical System

Engine Compartment

Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Emergency

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2

Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Check and Service Engine

Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-5
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25
Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Cooling System Messages . . .5-27
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Engine (cont'd)

Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Running While Parked . . . . . . . .9-30
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-14
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-2

Fan

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Filter,

Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-4
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90

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Fluid

Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-12
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Four-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-37
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Forward Collision Alert

(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . 9-37, 10-24
Frequency Statement

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Front Fog Lamp

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21

Front Seats

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-55
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-57
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-56
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . .9-55
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Fuel (cont'd)

Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . .5-20
Requirements, California . . . . .9-55
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-73
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

Engine Compartment

Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Gauges

Engine Coolant

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Warning Lights and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

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General Information

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-58
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5

Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-4
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Headlamps

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-21
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . .5-21
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Heater

Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25

Heating and Air

Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1, 8-3
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-11
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . 9-45
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . 5-18
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Ignition Transmission Lock

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Indicator

Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Infants and Young Children,

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 2-16
Internet Radio

Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Jack

Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-29
Keyless Entry

Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-4
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-42
Lamps

Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-3
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lamps (cont'd)

Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-13
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Lane Departure Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
LATCH System

Replacing Parts after a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53

LATCH, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Light

Hill Decent Control

. . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Lighting

Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

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Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Antilock Brake System

(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Brake System Warning . . . . . . .5-16
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . .5-18
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 5-11
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
StabiliTrak® OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Up-Shift

Locks

Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 5-20
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Maintenance

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-16

Maintenance and Care

Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . 11-3

Recommended Fluids

and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-13
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

INDEX

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Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Messages

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30
Battery Voltage and

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-27
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Object Detection System . . . . .5-29
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33

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Messaging

Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-35

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming

Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . 2-16
Monitor System, Tire

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Navigation

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Oil

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-29
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
OnStar®

System, In Brief

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

OnStar® Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6
OnStar® Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14-4
OnStar® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
OnStar® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

OnStar® Vehicle

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6

Ordering

Service Publications . . . . . . . . .13-11

Outlets

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Overview, Infotainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . . 7-10
Park

Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-42
Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-27
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-29

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-23

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Perchlorate Materials

Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3

Personalization

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . 7-25, 7-27, 7-30

Port

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13

Power

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-25
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Pregnancy, Using Safety

Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Privacy

Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14

Program

Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .13-7

Proposition 65 Warning,

California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . 13-12

Radio Frequency

Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12

Radios

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-51
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13

Records

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-16

Recreational Vehicle

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76

Reimbursement Program,

GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5

INDEX

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Replacement Parts

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-29
Replacing LATCH System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53

Replacing Safety Belt

System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-16

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12

Restraints

Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Ride Control Systems

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

Roads

Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5

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Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-16
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-15

Safety Defects Reporting

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 13-7

Seats

Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Securing Child

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53, 3-59

Security

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Service

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-3
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-16
Maintenance, General

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Service (cont'd)

Parts Identification Label Publications Ordering

. . . . .12-1

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11
Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7

Services

Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Shift Lock Control Function

Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Shifting

Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28

Signals, Turn and

Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Spare Tire

Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Special Application Services . . . 11-9
Specifications and

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
StabiliTrak

OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Steering System Messages . . . . 5-31
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Storage Areas

Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv System

Forward Collision

Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-49
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1, 13-15

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Taillamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-13
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-50
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

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Tires (cont'd)

Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-49
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Terminology and

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-60
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Towing

Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-58
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-64
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-58
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-76
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-61
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . .9-66
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76

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Traction

Control System (TCS)/

StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38

Trailer

Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . .9-66
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-61
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Transmission

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-30
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32

Transportation Program,

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Truck-Camper Loading

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Turn Signal

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Updates

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Vehicle

Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Vehicle (cont'd)

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . 5-18
Vehicle Care

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48

Vehicle Data Recording

and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Vehicle Diagnostics

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

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Warning

Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . .9-52

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Wheels

Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60

When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
. . . . 3-36
Where to Put the Restraint Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

Windshield

Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Winter

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-28

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-21
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-30
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-43
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-49
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3
Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12
Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6
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Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

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

{ Danger

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

{ Warning

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

{ Caution

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

Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

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B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 5 : Hill Descent Control j : LATCH System Child Restraints

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Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual 7586788) - 2015 - CRC - 8/22/14

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Black plate (1,1)

In Brief

1-1

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Vehicle Features