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Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87
Fluid

Automatic Transmission . . . . .10-11
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

Fog Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Front Fog Lamp

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23

Front Seats

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-39
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-42
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-40
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . .9-39
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-38
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Fuel (cont.)

Gauges (cont.)

Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38
Requirements, California . . . . .9-39
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39

Fuel Economy

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Warning Lights and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

General Information

Fuses

Engine Compartment

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

Fuses and Circuit

Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Instrument Panel Fuse

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

Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-52

Gasoline

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38

Gauges

Engine Coolant

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-42
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7

Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-4
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Headlamps

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Daytime Running Lamps/

Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Delayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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Headlamps (cont.)

Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-23
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2

Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Heater

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1
High Voltage Devices and

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-7
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Ignition Transmission Lock

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Infants and Young Children,

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Instrument Panel

Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-39
Keyless Entry

Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-36
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Lamps

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Lamps (cont.)

License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-17
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
LATCH System

Replacing Parts after a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52

LATCH, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

Liftgate

Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Lighting

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

Lights

Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Antilock Brake System

(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Brake System Warning . . . . . . .5-19
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Engine Coolant

Temperature Warning . . . . . . .5-21

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Lights (cont.)

Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
StabiliTrak® Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-21
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21

Locks

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

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Maintenance

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

Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids

and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-17
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Messages

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . .5-41
Battery Voltage and

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-37
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Object Detection System . . . . .5-40
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41

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Messages (cont.)

Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Automatic Dimming

Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Monitor System, Tire

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24, 7-30
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

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Navigation

Vehicle Data Recording

and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20
Navigation, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Off-Road

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Oil

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-37
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-6
OnStar®

Additional Information . . . . . . . .14-5
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2

OnStar® (cont.)

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-1
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Operation, Infotainment

Parking

Assist, Ultrasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-32
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26
Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-25
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-20

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

Passenger Airbag Status

Ordering

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Service Publications . . . . . . . . 13-16

Passenger Compartment Air

Outlets

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Overheated Engine

Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Overview, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

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

Shifting into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Shifting out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-30
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3

Personalization

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-51

Power

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-18
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

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Pregnancy, Using Safety

Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Privacy

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-20

Program

Courtesy Transportation . . . . 13-13

Proposition 65 Warning,

California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-20
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20

Radios

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Rear Audio

Controller (RAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50

Rear Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 8-10

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49

Rear Seat Entertainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . .7-49
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-33
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-5
Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Recommended

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38

Recommended Fluids and

Replacement Parts

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-36
Replacing LATCH System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

Replacing Safety Belt

System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-22

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-18
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17

Restraints

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

Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

Records

Retained Accessory

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

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

Recreational Vehicle

Ride Control Systems

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40

Reimbursement Program,

Roads

GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7

Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7, 13-9

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48

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Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-22
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-21

Safety Defects Reporting

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-18
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 13-12
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57

Seats

Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . 3-8
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Securing Child

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52, 3-54

Security

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Security, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Service

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-4
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-14
Maintenance, General

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

Parts Identification Label

Service (cont.)

Publications Ordering

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
Scheduling Appointments . . . 13-12
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Shift Lock Control Function

Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Shifting

Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19

Sidemarker and Stoplamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Signals, Turn and

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

Spare Tire

Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72

Specifications and

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

Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-24

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Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Storage Areas

Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Cargo Management System . . . 4-4
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Storing the Tire Sealant

and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv System

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Taillamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-14
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Tires

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-44
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-43
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Sealant and

Compressor Kit

. . . . . . . . . . . 10-57

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Tires (cont.)

Sealant and Compressor

Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Terminology and

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-53
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Towing

Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-43
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-49
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-42
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-78
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-47
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Transmission

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42

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Transportation Program,

Vehicle (cont.)

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

Turn and Lane-Change

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

Turn Signal,

Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Vehicle Care

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-32
Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-52
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-55
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-52
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Vehicle

Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-43

Storing the Tire Sealant

and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-64
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42

Vehicle Identification

Service Parts Identification

Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Voltage Devices and

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Warning

Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

Warning Lights, Gauges,

and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . . . 5-44
Wheels

Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53

When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-43
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Windshield

Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Winter

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-26
Wipers

Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Wiring, High Voltage

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

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

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

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-39
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59

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

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52

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

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-28
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-32
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-51

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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2
Special Application

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

Additional Maintenance

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

Recommended Fluids,

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

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

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-17
Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

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

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
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This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Introduction

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Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

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

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20906534 A First Printing

©2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

{ WARNING

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

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

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

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

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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light

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

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode t : Traction Control/StabiliTrak M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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1-1

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Instrument Panel

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

Initial Drive Information

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

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Head Restraint

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Sealant and

Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-22
Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-17
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19
Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑11. B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on

C.

page 5‑4. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑11.

D. Head-Up Display (HUD) on

E.

F.

page 5‑31 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. USB Port (Inside IP Storage). Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑37
Infotainment on page 7‑1. Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See the separate navigation manual.

G. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

H. Hood Release. See Hood on

I.

page 10‑5. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

J. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17. K. Cruise Control on page 9‑30. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

M. Horn on page 5‑4. N. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2.

O. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Buttons (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑24 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29.

P. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System on page 8‑4. Q. Console Shift Lever

(If Equipped). See “Console Shift Lever” under Shifting Into Park on page 9‑18.

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R. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑4.

S. Power Outlets on page 5‑8. T. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑5. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑28. Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑24. Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped). See Liftgate on page 2‑10.

U. Heated and Ventilated

Front Seats on page 3‑8
(If Equipped).

V. Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator on page 5‑15
(If Equipped).

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

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

Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start

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

vehicle.

2. Press and release Q. 3.

Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

Press K to unlock the driver door. Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. To open or close the liftgate, press and hold 8 until the liftgate begins to move. Press L and release to locate the vehicle.

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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition switch on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.

Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually:

From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill. From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press the K or Q button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Power Door Locks

Base Model

Uplevel Model

K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑8.

Liftgate To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid.

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Power Liftgate On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. . Press and hold 8 on the

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

. Press the liftgate button. . Press the touch pad switch on

the outside liftgate handle.

For more information see Liftgate on page 2‑10.

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑20.

A. Seat Adjustment Handle B. Driver Seat Height Adjustment

Lever

C. Seatback Lever

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To adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the handle (A) under the seat

to unlock it.

2. Slide the seat to the desired

position, and then release the handle.

3. Try to move the seat back and

forth to be sure it is locked in place.

Move the lever (B) up or down to raise or lower the seat. Use the lever (C) to adjust the seatback. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3
and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5 for more information.

Power Seats

A. Seat Adjustment Control B. Seatback Control C. Lumbar Control

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

rearward by sliding the control (A) forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the control (A) up or down.

. Adjust the seatback by tilting the

top of the control (B) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5. Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control (C). See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information.

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In Brief

Memory Features

On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors.

Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback

recliner, and both outside mirrors. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16
for more information.

Not all vehicles will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions.

2. Press and hold “1” until

two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver

position using “2.”

To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat and outside mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver. See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑44 for more information.

Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can move the seat rearward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. S : Press to recall the easy exit seat position. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑44 for more information.

Second Row Seats

The second row seat can be folded to access the third row. Pull the sliding seat lever forward; the seat cushion folds, and the seat slides forward. See Rear Seats on page 3‑9.

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Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under

the seat.

2. Disconnect the rear safety belt

mini-latch using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into the headliner. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner.

3. Pull up on the release lever on

the back of the seat.

4. Push the seatback forward to

lay flat.

See Third Row Seats on page 3‑11
for more information.

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Heated and Ventilated Seats

Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons

Shown, Heated Seat Buttons

Similar

If available, press to heat the

If available, the buttons are on the center console. To operate, the engine must be running. I: seatback only. H : entire seat. J : Press to heat the seat and seatback.

If available, press to cool the

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Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8 for more information.

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

Safety Belts

Passenger Sensing System

United States

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3‑14. . How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly on page 3‑15. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑16. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑45.

Canada and Mexico

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐ mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.

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2. Press the control pad to adjust

the mirror.

3. Return the switch to the center

to deselect the mirror.

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30 for more information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

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Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position. For vehicles with power folding mirrors:

Base Model

To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press o or p to select a mirror.

Uplevel Model

To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select a

mirror.

2. Press the control pad to adjust

the mirror.

3. Press (A) or (B) again to

deselect the mirror.

1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out

to the driving position.

2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to

the folded position.

See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑17.

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Interior Mirror The automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from other vehicle headlamps. Each time the vehicle is started, the dimming feature comes on. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever (A) down.

2. Move the steering wheel up

Dome Lamp Override

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. To manually turn them on, turn the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position.

The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control. E DOME OFF: Press the top of the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the dome lamps are off. Press near the bottom of the button so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

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AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps. ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 5 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. # : Use to turn on or off the fog lamps (if equipped). For more information, see: . Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3. Fog Lamps on page 6‑5.

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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. 8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. 9 : Use to turn the wipers off. 6 : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 1 : Slow wipes. 2 : Fast wipes.

Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off. For more information, see: . Dome Lamps on page 6‑5.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns the automatic light control on or off.

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Windshield Washer J : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. Z : Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed. Y : Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The window wiper will also come on. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑5.

Climate Controls

A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning

E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F. Recirculation G. Rear Window Defogger

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or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑10.

Transmission

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. When using the ERS mode a number will display next to the L, indicating the current gear that has been selected. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). 2. Press the plus/minus button located on the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available.

See Manual Mode on page 9‑23.

Dual Automatic Climate Control System A. Fan Control B. AUTO (Auto Operation) C. Defrost D. Recirculation E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver Side Temperature Control H. Display I.

Power (On/Off)

J. Rear Window Defogger K. Air Conditioning L. PASS (Passenger) M. Passenger Side Temperature

Control

See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). For more information about the rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) on page 8‑9

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Vehicle Features Radio(s)

Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port

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

BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. f : Select radio stations. © or ¨ : Seek or scan stations.

4 : Change the display between the radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press 4 to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑2. For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System , see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑39 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑49 for more information. Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.

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See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑7. Setting the Clock To set the time and date for the radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: 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 or decrease the time

or date, turn f clockwise or counterclockwise.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see Clock on page 5‑8.

Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM™ satellite radio tuner and a valid XM satellite radio subscription can receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call

1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call

1-877-438-9677 (Canada).

For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑8.

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Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the instrument panel storage area. External devices such as iPods™, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑37.

Bluetooth® The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system, microphone, and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth on page 7‑51.

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Steering Wheel Controls

w or c / x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or navigate tracks or folders on an iPod® or USB device. b / g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems.

+ e and − e : Increase or decrease volume. c / x : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for equipped vehicles, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. ¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, track, or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod® or USB device. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

Cruise Control

T : Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on. + RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET– : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate.

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Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑32 for more information.

[ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑30.

Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the navigation system manual for more information.

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Storage Compartments

For vehicles with a second row center console, press the buttons (B) or (C) to access storage areas. Lift up on (A) for additional storage area. See Floor Console Storage on page 4‑3.

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Power Outlets The vehicle has 12‐volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The power outlets are located: . On the instrument panel below

the climate controls. Inside the center floor console.

. At the rear of the center floor

console. In the rear cargo area.

To use the outlets, remove the cover. See Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑18. The vehicle may have a sunroof over the front seats and a rear sunroof over the second row seats. The rear sunroof does not open.

Vent: Press the front or rear of the switch to vent or close the sunroof. Express-open/Express-close: From the closed position, press and release the rear or front of the switch to express-open or express-close the sunroof. Manual Sunshade The front sunshade must be opened and closed manually. To open the sunshade, press the button on the sunshade handle to release it and guide it back. To close the sunshade, pull the sunshade forward until it latches. For more information see Sunroof on page 2‑22.

The switch to operate the front sunroof is on the headliner above the rearview mirror.

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Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin, and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release t located on the instrument panel, and the appropriate DIC message