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front center airbag in the inboard side of the driver seat. Even with a front center airbag, a child restraint can be installed in any second row seating position. If you install a child restraint in a second row center seat, move the second row seat to the rearward position, whenever possible, to minimize contact with the front center airbag. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 90
install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for for Children (LATCH System) 0 90
top tether anchor locations.

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Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 88
1. Put the child restraint on

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2. Pick up the latch plate, and run

the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

4. Pull the shoulder belt all the

way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the shoulder belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor.

3. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

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6.

If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 90
information.

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7. Before placing a child in the

child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.

5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5.

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Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 88
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System 0 77
and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 121
information, including important safety information. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

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{ Warning

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates.

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This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, always move the

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front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System 0 77

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for top tether anchor

If the child restraint uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 90
locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.

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When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions: 1. Move the seat as far back as it

will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 121

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2. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run

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4. Push the latch plate into the

5. Pull the shoulder belt all the

buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor.

6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6.

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7. Before placing a child in the

child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.

If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System 0 77
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position.

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 102
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 102
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 103

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cargo Management

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Roof Rack System

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Storage Compartments { Warning

Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments. In a crash, these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury.

Instrument Panel Storage

Glove Box Lift the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box.

Cupholders There are two cupholders, with removable liners, in front of the center console. There may be cupholders in the second row seat armrest. To access, pull the armrest down. There are additional cupholders on each side of the third row seat and in each door.

This vehicle has an instrument panel storage area. To open the cover, pull the latch forward.

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If equipped, the rear seat armrest may have two cupholders. Pull the armrest down to access the cupholders.

Pull up the lever on the front of the center console armrest to slide it forward and backward. To open the armrest storage area, press the button on the front of the armrest.

There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position, then slide the storage cover back to access. There is a removable tray in the storage area. Pull up on the tray to remove and access the lower storage area and power outlet. See Power Outlets 0 114
There may be two charging USB ports on the rear of the console. See Auxiliary Devices 0 192

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Additional Storage Features

Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To install the cover, place the loops on each corner of the cover on the four hooks in the rear of the vehicle. The cover should be stored securely when not in use.

Cargo Tie-Downs Four cargo tie‐downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle. The tie-downs can be used to secure small loads.

Cargo Management System This vehicle has a cargo management system located in the rear.

To remove the cargo management cover: 1. Open the cover. It remains

open when lifted.

2. Pull the cover up making sure

to unhook the hinges at the rear of the cover.

3. Store the cover outside the

vehicle or reattach before driving.

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An improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in the open position, could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. Be sure to return the cover to the closed position and latch before driving. If the cover is removed, always store it outside of the vehicle. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached.

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For vehicles with a convenience net (4), attach it to the vehicle using only the cargo tie-downs (3) on each side. The net is used to store small loads and should not be used for heavy loads. The cargo cover hooks (2) are used to attach the cargo cover (1) to the vehicle only. Do not use the hooks to secure loads or other items to the vehicle as the hooks could be damaged.

Convenience Net

Power Liftgate Shown, Manual

Liftgate Similar

1. Cargo Cover 2. Cargo Cover Hooks 3. Cargo Tie-Downs 4. Convenience Net

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Roof Rack System

{ Warning

If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision and damage the vehicle. Never carry something longer or wider than the roof rack on top of the vehicle unless using a GM certified accessory carrier.

For vehicles with a roof rack, the rack can be used to load items. For roof racks that do not have crossrails included, GM Certified crossrails can be purchased as an accessory. See your dealer for additional information.

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Caution

Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lb) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails and fasten cargo securely.

To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle’s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking, or abrupt maneuvers; otherwise it may result in loss of control. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222

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Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 108
Steering Wheel Controls

(Radio without Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Steering Wheel Controls

(Radio with Touchscreen) . . . 109
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 110
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 110
Rear Window Wiper/

Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Clock (Radio without

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Clock (Radio with

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 120
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 121
Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 122
Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 123

Brake System Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . 126
Lane Departure Warning

(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 126
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light . . . 126
Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 127
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 129

Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC)

(With DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . 129

Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Without DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . 134

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Battery Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Brake System Messages . . . . . 137
Cruise Control Messages . . . . . 137
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . 137
Engine Cooling System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 139
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 139
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . 140
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 140
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Ride Control System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Airbag System Messages . . . . 142
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 143
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Transmission Messages . . . . . . 144
Vehicle Reminder

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

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Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 145
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . . 145

Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle Personalization (With

DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Universal Remote System

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Steering Wheel Controls (Radio without Touchscreen)

Universal Remote System . . . . 152
Universal Remote System

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Universal Remote System

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Push the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w or c/x (Next/Previous) : Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD, or select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod® or USB device.

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Press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD slot. Press ¨ to select a track or a folder when navigating folders on an iPod or USB device.

+ e or − e (Volume) : Press to increase or to decrease the volume.

Steering Wheel Controls (Radio with Touchscreen)

To select tracks on an iPod or USB device: . Press and hold w or c /x

while listening to a song listed in the main audio page to quickly move forward or in reverse through the tracks.

. Track information is displayed on

the screen. Release w or c /x when the desired track is reached.

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b/g (Mute/Press to Talk) : Press to mute the speakers. Press again to unmute. Press and hold to interact with Bluetooth and OnStar®, if equipped. See Bluetooth 0 195
and “OnStar,” if equipped. c/x (End) : Press to reject an incoming call or end a current call. SRCE (Source) : Press to switch between AM, FM, CD, and if equipped, SiriusXM®, front auxiliary, rear auxiliary, and iPod/USB. ¨ (Seek) : Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped.

Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w or c/x (Next/Previous) : Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD, or select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod® or USB device. To select tracks on an iPod or USB device: . Press and hold w or c /x

while listening to a song listed in the main audio page to quickly move forward or in reverse through the tracks.

. Track information is displayed on

the screen. Release w or c /x when the desired track is reached.

b/g (Press to Talk) : Press to interact with Bluetooth and OnStar®, if equipped. See Bluetooth 0 195
and “OnStar,” if equipped. c/x (End) : Press to reject an incoming call or end a current call.

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SRCE (Source) : Press to switch between AM, FM, CD, and if equipped, SiriusXM®, front auxiliary, rear auxiliary, and iPod/USB. Press and hold to mute/pause the system. ¨ (Seek) : Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped. Press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD slot. Press ¨ to select a track or a folder when navigating folders on an iPod or USB device.

+ e or − e (Volume) : Press to increase or to decrease the volume.

Heated Steering Wheel

Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers.

( (Heated Steering Wheel) : If equipped with a heated steering wheel, press to turn it on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating.

Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

8 (Mist) : Use for a single wiping cycle. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes) : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. LO : Slow wipes. HI : Fast wipes. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or

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thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 285
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit breaker stops them until the motor cools.

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Windshield Washer J FRONT (Washer Fluid) : Press the button at the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers clear the windshield and either stop or return to the preset speed. The ignition key must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for this to work. See Washer Fluid 0 281

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{ Warning

In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer fluid is low. See Washer Fluid Messages 0 145

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Rear Window Wiper/ Washer The rear window wiper/washer button is on the center stack below the climate control system. Z (Rear Wiper) : Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed. Y (Wash) : Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The window wiper will also come on. Release the button when enough fluid has been sprayed on the window. The rear wiper will run a few more cycles after it is released. If the rear wiper function was already on prior to pressing the wash button, it stays on until the wiper button is pressed again.

The rear window washer uses the same fluid that is in the windshield washer reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 281

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Compass Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) or Driver Information Center 0 129
(DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) 0 134
for more information about the DIC.

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Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is not set correctly.

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Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling. To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure:

Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone

when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park). Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays.

Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible. If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, the compass should be calibrated. If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass.

2. Find the vehicle's current

location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available.

3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone.

4. Press the trip/fuel button until

5.

the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following.

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To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure:

Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass,

make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located. See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section. Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the calibration procedure.

2. Press the vehicle information

button until PRESS V TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays.

3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration.

4. The DIC will display

CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the calibration. The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for

a few seconds when the calibration is complete. The DIC display will then return to the previous menu.

Clock (Radio without Touchscreen) To adjust the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/

ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press O to turn the radio on.

2. Press H to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year).

3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels to be changed.

4. To increase the time or date,

do one of the following: . Press the pushbutton below

the selected label.

. Press ¨ SEEK. . Press \ FWD. . Turn f clockwise.

5. To decrease the time or date,

do one of the following: . Press © SEEK. . Press s REV. . Turn f counterclockwise. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press H and then the

pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on the radio screen until the time 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and the date MM/DD (month and day) and DD/MM (day and month) display.

2. Press the pushbutton located

under the desired option.

3. Press H again to apply the selected default, or let the screen time out.

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Clock (Radio with Touchscreen) Press Settings on the Home Page Menu, then press the Set Time or Set Date settings screen button to display the different options for setting the time and date. Set Time: . Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the Hours, Minutes, AM, PM, or the 24 hour setting on the clock.

. Press and hold to quickly

increase or decrease the time settings.

. Press OK to save the

adjustments.

. Press the Back or Cancel screen

button to cancel the adjustments.

Set Date: . Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the Month, Day, and Year settings.

. Press and hold to quickly

increase or decrease the date settings.

. Press OK to save the

adjustments.

. Press the Back or Cancel screen

button to cancel the adjustments.

Power Outlets The vehicle has 12-volt outlets that can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The power outlets are located: . On the center stack below the

climate controls. Inside the center console.

. At the rear of the center console.

In the rear cargo area.

Lift the cover to access the outlet and replace when not in use.

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Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death.

Caution

Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 amp rating.

Certain accessory plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle and adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer.

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When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 263

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Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords.

Power Outlet 110V/120V Alternating Current If equipped with this power outlet it can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts.

The power outlet is on the rear of the center console. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN, equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected. The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet. If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained

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Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 230
power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected. The power outlet is not designed for and may not work properly, if the following are plugged in: . Equipment with high initial peak

wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools.

. Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.

. Medical equipment. See High Voltage Devices and Wiring 0 289

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Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.

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Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.

Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

Caution

If the engine is operated with the rpm’s in the warning area at the high end of the tachometer, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the rpm’s in the warning area.

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When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The gauge will first indicate empty before the vehicle is out of fuel, but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. When the fuel tank is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information see Fuel System Messages 0 140

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Here are some situations that may occur with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. . At the gas station, the gas pump

shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge might have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.

. The gauge moves a little while

turning a corner or speeding up. . The gauge does not go back to

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

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This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves into the red area, it means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operated under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating 0 278
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Voltmeter Gauge

When the engine is not running, but the ignition is on, this gauge displays the battery voltage in DC volts. When the engine is running, this gauge shows the condition of the charging system. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of charge of the battery. The voltmeter may fluctuate. This is normal. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.

Readings in the low warning zone can occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or the charging system light comes on. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages 0 137
information. However, readings in either warning zone may indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

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Safety Belt Reminders

Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System 0 77

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Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), the passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System 0 71

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The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.

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If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.

If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages 0 142

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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger for important Sensing System 0 77
safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.

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When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.

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Canada and Mexico

When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.

If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed to inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.

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including important safety information.

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Charging System Light

The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery.

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When this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message. See Vehicle Messages 0 136
for more information. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) This light is part of the vehicle’s emission control on-board diagnostic system. If this light is on while the engine is running, a malfunction has been detected and the vehicle may require service. The light should come on to show that it is working when the ignition is in ON/RUN and the engine is not running. See Ignition Positions 0 226

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Malfunctions are often indicated by the system before any problem is noticeable. Being aware of the light and seeking service promptly when it comes on may prevent damage.

Caution

If the vehicle is driven continually with this light on, the emission control system may not work as well, the fuel economy may be lower, and the vehicle may not run smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Caution

Modifications to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the use of replacement tires that do not meet the original tire specifications, can cause this light to come on. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also affect the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions Inspection/ Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications 0 266

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If the light is flashing : A malfunction has been detected that could damage the emission control system and increase vehicle emissions. Diagnosis and service may be required. To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle speed and avoid hard accelerations and uphill grades.

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If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous guidelines and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is on steady : A malfunction has been detected. Diagnosis and service may be required. Check the following: . A loose or missing fuel cap may cause the light to come on. See Filling the Tank 0 254
driving trips with the cap properly installed may turn the light off.

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. Poor fuel quality can cause

inefficient engine operation and poor driveability, which may go away once the engine is warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel brand. It may require at

least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Fuel 0 252

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The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The light is on when the engine

If the light remains on, see your dealer. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If the vehicle requires an Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test, the test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).

The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Connecting devices that are not used to perform an Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 263
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is running.

. The light does not come on

when the ignition is in ON/RUN while the engine is off.

. Critical emission control systems

have not been completely diagnosed. If this happens, the vehicle would not be ready for inspection and might require several days of routine driving before the system is ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down, or if the vehicle has been recently serviced.

See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass or cannot be made ready for the test.

Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining

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circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.

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after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. Make sure the parking brake is fully released. The pedal may be harder to push or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle 0 328
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The brake message remains on until any DIC button is pressed. The brake light remains on until the problem is fixed. See Brake System Messages 0 137

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

This light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. This light may also come on due to low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid 0 282
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on

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The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

The ABS warning light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular

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brake system warning light is not on, there are still brakes, but no antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, there are no antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light 0 124

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Tow/Haul Mode Light

This light comes on when the Tow/ Haul mode has been activated. For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode 0 236

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

If equipped, this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced. This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 250

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If equipped, this indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 247

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StabiliTrak® Indicator Light

The StabiliTrak light comes on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

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This light flashes while the StabiliTrak system or the Traction Control System (TCS) is working. The light comes on when there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 239

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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

Stop and turn off the vehicle to avoid damage to the engine. A warning chime sounds when this light is on. See Engine Overheating 0 278
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Tire Pressure Light

The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on briefly when the vehicle is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem with the cooling system.

For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.

When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages 0 143
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When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 305

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Engine Oil Pressure Light

Caution

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and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.

This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.

The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. This light is also used to indicate the status of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is turned off. The light will flash rapidly if the alarm system is arming and one or more of the monitored entry points is not closed. The light will stay on if the alarm is arming and all entry points are closed.

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High-Beam On Light

This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 156
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Information Displays

This light comes on when the cruise control is set. This light goes out when the cruise control is canceled. See Cruise Control 0 241

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Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system. The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. All messages will appear in the DIC display at the top of the instrument cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The DIC also displays a shift lever position indicator on the bottom line of the display. See Automatic Transmission 0 233
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temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC display. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced. The compass will be shown in the bottom right corner of the DIC display. See Compass 0 111
The DIC also allows some features to be customized. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) 0 145
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can also use the trip odometer reset stem to view the odometer and trip odometers.

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DIC Buttons The DIC has different displays, which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons on the center stack.

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The buttons are the set/reset, customization, vehicle information, and trip/fuel buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. V (Set/Reset) : Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. U (Customization) : Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) 0 145
T (Vehicle Information) : Press this button to display the oil life, park assist on vehicles with this feature, units, tire pressure readings