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Items considered are reasonable and customary hotel, meals, rental car, or a vehicle being delivered back to the customer, up to 805 km (500 mi).

Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance

Impound towing caused by violation of any laws.

. Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting,

or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.

Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an area that is not accessible to the service vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or maintained public road, which includes ice and winter roads. Off-road use is not covered.

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Services Specific to Canadian-Purchased Vehicles . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement

is up to 7 liters. If available, diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service.

. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle

registration is required.

. Trip Interruption Benefits and

Assistance: Must be over 150 km from where your trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help to make arrangements and explain how to receive payment.

. Alternative Service: If

assistance cannot be provided right away, the Roadside Assistance advisor may give permission to get local emergency road service. You will

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receive payment, up to $100, after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility.

Scheduling Service Appointments When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions.

If your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same-day repair.

Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain, and/or hybrid-specific warranties in both the U.S. and Canada. Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required.

Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to do so, your dealer may offer the following transportation options:

Shuttle Service This includes one-way or round-trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of your dealer's area.

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insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Additional fees such as fuel usage charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair are also your responsibility. It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Contact your dealer for specific availability. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change, or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion.

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Collision Damage Repair If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle's designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If overnight warranty repairs are needed, and public transportation is used, the expense must be supported by original receipts and within the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. customers arrange their own transportation, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information.

Courtesy Rental Vehicle For an overnight warranty repair, the dealer may provide an available courtesy rental vehicle or provide for reimbursement of a rental vehicle. Reimbursement is limited and must be supported by original receipts as well as a signed and completed rental agreement and meet state/ provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements,

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Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain the vehicle's originally designed appearance and safety performance; however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for the vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/ corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty.

Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring the Vehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM

original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If the vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read the lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of the lease for poor quality repairs. If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash.

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For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program 0 322. Gather the following information: . Driver name, address, and

telephone number.

. Driver license number. . Owner name, address, and

telephone number.

. Vehicle license plate number. . Vehicle make, model, and

model year.

. Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN). Insurance company and policy number.

. General description of the

damage to the other vehicle. Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? 0 61.

Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take the vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost.

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If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits.

Service Publications Ordering Information (US and Canada Only) Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.

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Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Manual. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees.

Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Or write to: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. funds.

Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/216/220/251/310, ICES‐001. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause

harmful interference.

2. The device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

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Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http:// www.safercar.gov.

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 80 rue Noel Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1

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Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy them in a crash, and, if equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may retain personal preferences, such as radio presets, seat positions, and temperature settings.

Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: . How various systems in your

vehicle were operating;

. Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/ or brake pedal; and,

. How fast the vehicle was

traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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GM will not access these data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner.

OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar® and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle’s operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features; and, in certain situations, the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. See OnStar Additional Information 0 336.

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OnStar Overview

OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

OnStar Services

Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

OnStar Additional Information

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

OnStar Overview

= Voice Command Button Q Blue OnStar Button > Emergency Button This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. OnStar requires the vehicle battery and electrical system, cellular service, and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle, including location information. See OnStar’s Terms &

Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: . Solid Green: System is ready. . Flashing Green: On a call. . Red: Indicates a problem. . Off: System is off. Press Q

twice to speak with an OnStar Advisor.

Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor. Press = to: . Make a call, end a call,

or answer an incoming call.

. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling

voice commands.

. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn

Navigation voice commands.

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. Obtain the Wi-Fi® hotspot name

or SSID and password, if equipped.

Press Q to connect to an Advisor to: . Verify account information or

update contact information.

. Get driving directions. . Receive a Diagnostic check of

the vehicle's key operating systems.

. Receive Roadside Assistance. . Manage Wi-Fi Settings,

if equipped.

Press > to get a priority connection to an OnStar Advisor available 24/ 7 to: . Get help for an emergency. . Be a Good Samaritan or

respond to an AMBER Alert.

. Get assistance in severe

weather or other crisis situations and find evacuation routes.

OnStar Services

Emergency OnStar Emergency Services require a specific OnStar subscription plan. With Automatic Crash Response, in many crashes, built-in sensors can automatically alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to help. Press > for a priority connection to an OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency service providers, direct them to your exact location, and relay important information. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information during a crisis. With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can locate a nearby service provider to help with a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty gas tank.

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Security If equipped, OnStar provides these services: . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the vehicle and help authorities quickly recover it. . With Remote Ignition Block,

if equipped, OnStar can block the engine from being started. . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,

if equipped, OnStar can work with law enforcement to gradually slow the vehicle down.

Navigation OnStar navigation requires a specific OnStar subscription plan. Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn directions or have them sent to the vehicle’s navigation screen, if equipped.

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Turn-by-Turn Navigation 1. Press Q to connect to an

Advisor.

2. Request directions to be

downloaded to the vehicle.

3. Follow the voice-guided

commands.

Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route

Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Cancel route.” System

responds: “Do you want to cancel directions?”

3. Say “Yes.” System responds:

“OK, request completed, thank you, goodbye.”

Route Preview 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Route preview.” System responds with the next three maneuvers.

Repeat 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone.

2. Say “Repeat.” System

responds with the last direction given, then responds with “OnStar ready,” 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 distance to the destination, then responds with “OnStar ready,” then a tone.

Destination Download Subscribers can have directions sent to the vehicle’s navigation screen, if equipped. Press Q, then ask the Advisor to download directions to the vehicle’s navigation system, if equipped. After the call ends, press the Go button on the navigation screen to begin driving directions. Routes that are

sent to the navigation screen can only be canceled through the navigation system. See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).

Connections The following OnStar services help with staying connected. For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).

OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped) The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access to the Internet and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile devices can be connected. A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle controls only when it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot

information, press =, wait for the prompt, then say “Wi-Fi settings.” On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.

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2. The Wi-Fi settings will display

. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil

the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on some vehicles, the connection type (no Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality (poor, good, excellent). 3. To change the SSID or

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

OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App (If Equipped) Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple®, Android™, BlackBerry®, or Windows® mobile devices. OnStar Subscribers can access the following services from a mobile device: . Remotely start/stop the vehicle,

if factory-equipped.

. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped

with automatic locks.

. Activate the horn and lamps.

life, or tire pressure, if factory-equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System.

. Send directions to the vehicle. . Locate the vehicle on a map

(U.S. market only).

. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot

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

For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps. OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide savings offers from restaurants and retailers on your route, help locate hotels, or book a room.

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OnStar Hands-Free Calling Make and receive calls with the built-in wireless calling service.

Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

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

3. Say the entire number without

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

Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

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

3. Say “911” without pausing.

System responds: “911.”

4. Say “Call.” System responds:

“OK, dialing 911.”

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

Diagnostics OnStar Advanced Diagnostics can perform a check of the vehicle's key operating systems through a monthly diagnostics report, through real time alerts or by pressing Q. OnStar can also monitor tire pressure, if equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor System.

OnStar Additional Information

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

Q to set up an account.

. With the OnStar Basic Plan,

every 60 days.

. After change in ownership and

at 90 days.

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

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

(1-888-466-7827).

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

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. Press Q to speak with an

Advisor.

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

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 328. Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help Subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions. Press Q to help: . Locate a gas station with an

attendant to pump gas.

. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,

that meets accessibility needs. . Provide directions to the closest

hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations.

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

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

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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 without an ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not been started for five days, OnStar can contact Roadside Assistance or a locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Global Positioning System (GPS) . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall buildings; in parking garages; around airports; in tunnels and underpasses; or in an area with very dense trees. If GPS signals are not available, the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact location. In emergency situations, OnStar can use the last stored GPS location to send to emergency responders.

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

Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 217. Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate. Vehicle Software Updates OnStar or GM may remotely deliver software updates or changes to the vehicle without further notice or consent. These updates or changes may enhance or maintain safety, security, or the operation of the vehicle or the vehicle systems. Software updates or changes may affect or erase data or settings that are stored in the vehicle, such as

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OnStar Hands-Free Calling name tags, saved navigation destinations, or pre-set radio stations. Neither OnStar nor GM is responsible for any affected or erased data or settings. These updates or changes may also collect personal information. Such collection is described in the OnStar privacy statement or separately disclosed at the time of installation. These updates or changes may also cause a system to automatically communicate with GM servers to collect information about vehicle system status, identify whether updates or changes are available, or deliver updates or changes. An active OnStar agreement constitutes consent to these software updates or changes and agreement that either OnStar or GM may remotely deliver them to the vehicle.

Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www.onstar.com (U.S.), or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We recommend that you review it. If you have any questions, call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or press Q to speak with an Advisor. Users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent. OnStar - Software Acknowledgements Certain OnStar components include libcurl and unzip software and other third party software. Below are the notices and licenses associated with libcurl and unzip and for other third party software please see http:// www.lg.com/global/support/ opensource/index and https:// www.onstar.com/us/en/support/ getdocuments.html

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Index

342
Index

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 217
Additional Information

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

Additional Maintenance

Airbags

Adding Equipment to the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . .99
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Servicing Airbag-Equipped

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Alarm

Agreements

Trademarks and License . . . . . 174
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 230
Air Filter, Passenger

Compartment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Airbag System

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Passenger Sensing System . . . .62
What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

What Will You See after an

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Antenna

Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 202
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Appearance Care

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

Armrest

Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Assistance Program,

Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Audio

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . .58

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 128

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Automatic

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Automatic Transmission

Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Shift Lock Control Function

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Auxiliary

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Battery

Exterior Lighting Battery

Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Battery - North America . . . .240, 287
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 242
Bluetooth

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 147, 153
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brake

System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 102
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Brakes (cont'd)

Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 190
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123, 245
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 246
Taillamps, Turn Signal,

Stoplamps, and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
California

Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

California

Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .220, 240, 287

Camera

Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Index

343

Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Carbon Monoxide

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Cargo

Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 100
Check

Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 241
Malfunction Indicator

Engine Light Child Restraints

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Infants and Young Children . . . . .69
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 82
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Cleaning

Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

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Index

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 176
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 325
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Compartments

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 275
Computer, Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Connections

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334

Control

Traction and Electronic

Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Coolant

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Engine Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Courtesy Transportation

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Cover

Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Text Telephone (TTY)

Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Door

Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 317
Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Driving

Customer Information Service Publications

Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 327

Customer Satisfaction

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 325
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 330
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Devices

Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Diagnostics

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . .24
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 185
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 186
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Electrical Equipment,

Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Electrical System

Engine Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 248

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Electrical System (cont'd)

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 120
Exterior Lighting Battery

Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Emergency

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Check and Service Engine

Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 223
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Coolant Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Reduced Power Light . . . . . . . . . 107
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 197
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 192
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 330
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Filter,

Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 122
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Fluid

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 229
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Fog Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 123, 245
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Forward Collision Alert

(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light Frequency Statement

. . . . . . . . . . 104

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

Front Fog Lamp

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Index

345

Front Seats

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 107
Requirements, California . . . . . 214

Fuses

Engine Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 248
Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Gauges

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Warning Lights and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

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General Information

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 301
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
GM Mobility Reimbursement

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 122
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Headlamps

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Daytime Running Lamps

(DRL) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . 108
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 108
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 121
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 108
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Heater

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 176
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 185
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 203
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Ignition Transmission Lock

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Indicator

Owner Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Infants and Young Children,

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Instrument Panel

Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Jump Starting - North

America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

Keyless Entry

Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . .27
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 256
Lamps

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 121
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Exterior Lighting Battery

Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 100
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Lane Departure Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
LATCH System

Replacing Parts after a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

LATCH, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Lighting

Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Antilock Brake System

(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 102
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Engine Coolant

Temperature Warning . . . . . . . 106
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 106
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 121

Lights (cont'd)

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 104
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Reduced Engine Power . . . . . . 107
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . .98
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . 102
StabiliTrak® OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . 105
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Up-Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Warning, Power Steering . . . . . 104

Link

Smartphone . . . . . . . . 160, 162, 164
Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Locks

Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 107
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Index

347

Maintenance

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Maintenance and Care

Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 302

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 100
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Messages

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Mirrors

Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Monitor System, Tire

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

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Index

Navigation

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Off-Road

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Oil

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 228
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 68
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 321
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
OnStar® Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
OnStar® Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 334
OnStar® Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
OnStar® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
OnStar® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
OnStar® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
OnStar® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Operation

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 132

Ordering

Pictures and

Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 327

Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165, 170, 172

Outlets

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129, 131
Owner Manual Indicator . . . . . . . . 102
Park

Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 241
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 196

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 62
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements, California . . . . . . 220

Personalization

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 147, 153
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Port

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Power

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Reduced Engine Light . . . . . . . . 107
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 194
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Power Steering Warning

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 54
Privacy

Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 330

Program

Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 324

Proposition

65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . .220, 240, 287

Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 328
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Radios

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 208
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . 92
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

Records

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 290
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . 107
Reimbursement Program,

GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Replacement Parts

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 67
Replacing LATCH System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 329
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Reporting Safety Defects (cont'd)

U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Restraints

Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Roads

Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184