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Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Electronic Stability Control . . . . . 9-26
Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Emergency

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

Engine

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

Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-5

Engine (cont'd)

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Coolant Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Cooling System Messages . . .5-27
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28
Overheated Protection

Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Running While Parked . . . . . . . .9-20
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-15
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-14
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Filter,

Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-3
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Fluid

Automatic Transmission . . . . . .10-9
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16

Fog Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Front Fog Lamp

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

Front Seats

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-32
E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . .9-33
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35

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Fuel (cont'd)

Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-34
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-31
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31
Requirements, California . . . . .9-31
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

Fuses

Engine Compartment

Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Fuses and Circuit

Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39

Gasoline

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31

Gauges

Engine Coolant

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Gauges (cont'd)

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Warning Lights and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

General Information

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-36
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement

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

Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Headlamps

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Daytime Running Lamps/

Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

INDEX

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Headlamps (cont'd)

Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-21
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Heater

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-6
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Ignition Transmission Lock

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

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INDEX

Infants and Young Children,

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61

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

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

Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-33
Lamps

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Lamps (cont'd)

Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-14
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
LATCH System

Replacing Parts after a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

LATCH, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

Light

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Lighting

Delayed Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Delayed Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lights

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

(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Brake System Warning . . . . . . .5-17
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Engine Coolant

Temperature Warning . . . . . . .5-19
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-12
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Locks

Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

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Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Maintenance

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14

Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids

and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-14
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Messages

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Battery Voltage and

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-27
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

Messages (cont'd)

Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-30
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming

Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Monitor System, Tire

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40

Navigation

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

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Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Off-Road

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Oil

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . .10-8
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-32
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
OnStar®

System, In Brief

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

OnStar® Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
OnStar® Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
OnStar® Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
OnStar® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Operation, Infotainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Ordering

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

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INDEX

Outlets

Perchlorate Materials

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3

Overheated Engine

Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Personalization

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

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19

Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Park

Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18

Parking

Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24
Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-21
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-19

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-25

Power

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-17
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Pregnancy, Using Safety

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

Privacy

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-15

Program

Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .13-7

Proposition 65 Warning,

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

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-15
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15

Radios

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Recommended

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Records

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14

Recreational Vehicle

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63

Reimbursement Program,

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

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Replacement Parts

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-31
Replacing LATCH System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

Replacing Safety Belt

System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-17

Reporting Safety Defects

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

Restraints

Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Electronic Stability (ESC) . . . . .9-26
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30

Roads

Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Roadside Assistance

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

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-17
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-15

Safety Defects Reporting

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

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Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 13-7
Seats

Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
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

Securing Child

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45, 3-47

Security

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Service

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-3
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14

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Service (cont'd)

Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-14
Maintenance, General

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
. . . . .12-1

Parts Identification Label Publications Ordering

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11
Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Shift Lock Control Function

Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Shifting

Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18

Sidemarker

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

Signals, Turn and

Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Spare Tire

Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60

Specifications and

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

Storage

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Areas

Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv System

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Taillamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-11
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Tires

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-41
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-40
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Terminology and

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36

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Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-50
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Towing

Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-36
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-40
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-36
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-63
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-39
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63

Traction

Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . .9-25

Trailer

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-39

Transmission

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33

Transportation Program,

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Turn Signal

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-39
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Vehicle

Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

INDEX

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Vehicle (cont'd)

Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63

Vehicle Care

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Warning

Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33

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INDEX

Wheels

Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50

When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
. . . . 3-38
Where to Put the Restraint Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Windshield

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

Winter

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-21

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

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

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-39

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-20
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-25
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-41

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

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Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65

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

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

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

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Introduction

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Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA, and the IMPALA Emblem are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22800553 B Second Printing

©2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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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 indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

{ WARNING

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

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

Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : 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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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

1-1

In Brief

Instrument Panel

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

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-10
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-14
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Universal Remote System . . . 1-16
Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-17
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-18
Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

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Instrument Panel

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1-3

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

A. Air Vents on page 8‑5. B. Remote Trunk Release Button.

See Trunk on page 2‑9.

C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9.

D. E. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑3.

F. Driver Information Center (DIC)

on page 5‑22.

G. Passenger Airbag Status

H. I.

J.

Indicator on page 5‑13. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5. Dome Lamp Control. See Dome Lamps on page 6‑5.

K. Traction Control System (TCS)

on page 9‑25 (If Equipped).

L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

M. Cruise Control on page 9‑28. N. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10‑4.

O. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out

of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑14.

P. Horn on page 5‑3. Q. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2 (If Equipped). Ignition Positions on page 9‑13.

R. S. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1.

T. Power Outlets on page 5‑7. U. Center Console Shift Lever (If

Equipped). See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑17.

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Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2.

Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle.

2. Press and release Q. 3.

Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / for at least two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

Press K to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑33 for additional information. Press and hold V for approximately one second to open the trunk. Press L and release to locate the vehicle.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑4.

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Door Locks

Manual Locks From outside the vehicle, use the key in the door or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock or unlock the vehicle. From the inside, pull up or push down on the manual door lock knobs. See Door Locks on page 2‑6. Power Door Locks Power door lock switches are located on the front doors near the handle. Q : Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors. K : Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors. For more information, see: . Power Door Locks on page 2‑7. . Delayed Locking on page 2‑7.

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Windows

Trunk Release To open the trunk from the outside, press V on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2. Or, use the key in the lock cylinder, if equipped.

To open the trunk from the inside, press V. See Trunk on page 2‑9.

The power window switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. To lower the window, press and hold the front of the switch to the first position until the window is at the desired level. To raise the window, pull up and hold the front of the switch. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑15.

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Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust the seatback, see “Manual Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5. Power Seats

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4. Power Reclining Seatback

To adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the bar under the front edge

of the seat cushion to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

3. Try to move the seat back and

forth to be sure the seat is locked in place.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.

To adjust a power seatback, if equipped:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

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Manual Lumbar

Move the lever up or down to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.

Second Row Seats On vehicles with the flip and fold feature, the bottom seat cushions can be flipped forward and the seatback folded down to create an extended cargo area. The vehicle also has an under seat storage area. See Rear Seats (Split Folding) on page 3‑7.

Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2
and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

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Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts on page 3‑9. . How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly on page 3‑10. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑11. Lap Belt on page 3‑15. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑39.

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Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat‐ side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

United States

Canada

See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑25 for important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door armrest. Press the left or right side of the selector located above the control pad to adjust the driver or passenger mirror. Then press the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑13.

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Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind. Pull the lever, located at the bottom of the mirror for nighttime use. Return the lever to its original position for the day position. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑14. On vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror will automatically adjust to reduce the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑14.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

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Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamp The center mounted dome lamp overhead comes on when a door is opened. This lamp can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise.

Reading Lamps

The tilt wheel lever is located on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever

toward you.

2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Release the lever to lock the

steering wheel in place.

The vehicle has reading lamps that also act as the dome lamp. Press the button near each lamp to turn them on and off.

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Map Lamps The vehicle has map lamps on the rearview mirror. Push the button near each lamp to turn the map lamps on and off. For more information on interior lighting, see:

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

. Courtesy Lamps on page 6‑5.

Exterior Lighting

See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1

. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑2
Fog Lamps on page 6‑4

Windshield Wiper/Washer

P : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) position. AUTO: Automatically operates the headlamps and other exterior lamps at normal brightness. ; : Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, taillamps, and license plate lamps. 2 : Turns on the headlamps and other exterior lamps. # : (If Equipped) Turns on the fog lamps.

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

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8 : Single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer. 9 : Turns the windshield wipers off. 6 : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 6 : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. Windshield Washer Push the paddle L at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.

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Climate Controls

This vehicle may have a dual or single climate control system. The heating, cooling, defrost, defog, and ventilation can be controlled with either of these systems.

Dual Zone with Optional Heated Seat Controls

A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. Recirculation D. Air Delivery Mode Control E. Air Conditioning

F. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats (If Equipped)

G. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

H. Rear Window Defogger

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A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. Temperature Control D. Recirculation E. Air Delivery Mode Control

Single Zone

F. Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1.

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Vehicle Features Radio(s)

Radio with CD (Base)

O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

BAND: Press to choose between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM™ (if equipped) on the Radio with CD (Base).

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f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : For vehicles with RDS, press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM or CD playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “No Info” displays. For more information about these and other radio features, see Infotainment on page 7‑1. Storing a Favorite Station Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as either favorites or presets. For radios with a FAV button, a maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the 6 softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to

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go through up to 6 pages of favorites, each having 6 favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. For radios without a FAV button, up to 18 stations (6 FM1, 6 FM2, and 6 AM), can be programmed on the 6
numbered buttons. See Operation on page 7‑2. Setting the Clock To set the time for the Radio with CD (Base): 1. Press the H button until the hour

begins flashing on the display. Press H a second time and the minutes begin flashing on the display.

2. To increase or decrease the time, do one of the following while the hours or minutes are flashing:

Turn the f knob.

Press ¨ SEEK or © SEEK. Press \ FWD or s REV. 3. Press the H button again until the clock display stops flashing to set the currently displayed time, or wait five seconds until the flashing stops and the current time displayed is automatically set.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Clock on page 5‑6.

Satellite Radio SiriusXM® is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service.

For more information, refer to: . www.siriusxm.com or call

1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) . www.xmradio.ca or call

1-877-209-0079 (Canada)

See Satellite Radio on page 7‑8.

Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack, located on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPods®, MP3 players, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack cable. See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” under Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18.

Bluetooth® For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls.

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The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, see www.gm.com/bluetooth and Bluetooth on page 7‑19.

Steering Wheel Controls

If equipped, these controls are located on the right side of the steering wheel.

w : Press to go to the next radio station stored as a favorite, or the next track if a CD is playing. b / g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with the OnStar® or Bluetooth systems, if equipped. c / x : Press to go to the previous radio station stored as a favorite, the next track if a CD is playing, reject an incoming call, or end a current call. SRCE: Press to choose between the radio, CD, and auxiliary input jack.

+ e − e : Press to increase or decrease volume. ¨ : Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM. Press to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

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Cruise Control

The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. J : Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator is lit when cruise control is on. +RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.

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SET−: Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. For more information, see Cruise Control on page 9‑28.

Power Outlets The vehicle has three 12‐volt outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. On vehicles with a center console, one outlet is located inside the center floor console and two outlets are located at the front of the console bin under the instrument panel.

On vehicles without a center console, two are located under the climate controls and another outlet for the rear seat passengers is at the rear of the center front seat. Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use. See Power Outlets on page 5‑7.

Universal Remote System

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter. See Universal Remote System on page 5‑39.

Vehicles with the Universal Remote System will have these buttons located in the headliner.

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle may have a traction control system which limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

For vehicles with traction control, press and release the ESC OFF button Y located on the instrument panel to turn off traction control. The appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑30.

. Press and release the ESC OFF

button Y again to turn on traction control.

For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑25.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off both traction control and ESC, press and hold the ESC OFF button Y located on the instrument panel until g illuminates and the appropriate DIC messages display. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑30.

. Press and release the ESC OFF button Y again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑26.

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Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑9. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

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The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑40.

Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING

on the DIC.

2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑8.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑33. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑31.

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

. Avoid fast starts and accelerate

smoothly.

. Brake gradually and avoid

abrupt stops.

. Avoid idling the engine for long

periods of time.

. When road and weather

conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

. Always follow posted speed

limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properly

inflated.

. Combine several trips into a

single trip.

. Replace the vehicle's tires with

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

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OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar If the vehicle has an active OnStar subscription, contact OnStar and the vehicle’s current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor to assess the situation, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay the exact location to send help.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

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Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-10
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . 2-11

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-14
Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Keys and Locks

Keys

{ WARNING

Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5 for more information. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)