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Maintenance


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


Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids


and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-16
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Messages


Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Battery Voltage and


Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-33
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35


Messages (cont'd)


Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Object Detection System . . . . .5-36
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41


Mirrors


Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Automatic Dimming


Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15


INDEX


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Monitor System, Tire


Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11


Navigation


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


Object Detection System


Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36


Object Detection, Side Blind


Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Off-Road


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


Oil


Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-7
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . .10-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21


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Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-37
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-6
OnStar®


System, In Brief


. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23


OnStar® Additional


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


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


Ordering


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


Outlets


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


Overheated Engine


Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Overview, Infotainment


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


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


Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17


Parking


Assist, Ultrasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26
Brake and P (Park)


Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-23
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-20


Passenger Airbag Status


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


Passenger Compartment Air


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


Requirements, California . . . . . 10-2


Personalization


Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41


Phone


Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20


Power


Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-18
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18


Pregnancy, Using Safety


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


Privacy


Radio Frequency


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


Program


Courtesy Transportation . . . . 13-13


Proposition 65 Warning,


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


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Radio Frequency


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


Radios


AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Rear Audio


Controller (RAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20


Rear Climate Control


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


Rear Seat Audio (RSA)


System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18


Rear Seat Entertainment System


Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . .7-18
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-35
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-4
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Recommended


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


Recommended Fluids and


Retained Accessory


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


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


Records


Ride Control Systems


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


Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37


Recreational Vehicle


Roads


Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72


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


Reimbursement Program,


Roadside Assistance


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


Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7, 13-10


Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)


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


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


Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51


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


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


Roof


Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4
Running the Vehicle While


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


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


Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-22
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-21


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Safety Defects Reporting


Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-18
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 13-12
Seats


Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . 3-8
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11


Securing Child


Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51, 3-53


Security


Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11


Service


Accessories and


Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-3
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-14
Maintenance, General


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


Parts Identification Label Publications Ordering


Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
Scheduling Appointments . . . 13-12
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Shift Lock Control Function


Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23


Shifting


Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Side Blind Zone Alert . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Signals, Turn and


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


Spare Tire


Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67


Specifications and


Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
StabiliTrak


Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2


Storage Areas


Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Cargo Management System . . . 4-3
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20


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Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv System


Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20, 7-1
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4


Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-13
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Tires


Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-47
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-46
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50


Tires (cont'd)


Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Terminology and


Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42


Uniform Tire Quality


Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54


Wheel Alignment and Tire


Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-56
When It Is Time for New


Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Towing


Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-43
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-43
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-72
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-46
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71


Trailer


Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-46


Transmission


Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40


INDEX


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Transportation Program,


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


Turn and Lane-Change


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


Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-31
Uniform Tire Quality


Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-49
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-52
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii


Vehicle


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


Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4


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Vehicle (cont'd)


Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71


Vehicle Care


Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Voltage Devices and


Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13


Warning


Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-18


Warning Lights, Gauges, and


Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41


Wheels


Alignment and Tire


Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56


When It Is Time for New


Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
. . . . 3-43
Where to Put the Restraint Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18


Windshield


Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3


Winter


Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-24
Wipers


Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4


Wiring, High Voltage


Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27


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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20


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 . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4


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


Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-41
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-49


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


Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-18
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28


Trademarks and License


Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30


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 . . . . . . 9-21
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-31
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-50


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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75


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 . . . . . . . . 13-2
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
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1


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iii


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.


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.


Canadian Vehicle Owners


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


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


Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22744237 B Second Printing


©2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.


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{ 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.


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 ! : 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


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* : 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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2 NOTES


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In Brief


1-1


Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21
Driving for Better Fuel


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


Roadside Assistance


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


In Brief


Instrument Panel


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


Initial Drive Information


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


System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated and Ventilated


Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10


Passenger Sensing


System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
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 . . . . . . 1-18
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Universal Remote System . . . 1-20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20


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In Brief


Instrument Panel


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11. Dome Lamp Override. See Dome Lamps on page 6‑5. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.


12. Cruise Control on page 9‑29. 13. Steering Wheel Adjustment on


page 5‑2.


14. Horn on page 5‑3. 15. Steering Wheel Controls on


page 5‑2 (If Equipped).


16. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23. 17. Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped).


18. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑21. 19. Power Outlets on page 5‑7.


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20. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on


page 5‑4. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑27. Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑24. Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped). See Liftgate on page 2‑8.


21. Heated and Ventilated Front


Seats on page 3‑8
(If Equipped).


22. Hazard Warning Flashers on


page 6‑3.


23. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30.


1. Air Vents on page 8‑11. 2. Windshield Wiper/Washer on


page 5‑3 (Out of View). Instrument Cluster on page 5‑10.


3. 4. Head-Up Display (HUD) on


5.


6.


page 5‑28 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. USB Port (Inside IP Storage) (If Equipped). See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑17. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See the navigation manual.


7. Exterior Lamp Controls on


page 6‑1.


8. Hood Release. See Hood on


page 10‑4.


9. Parking Brake on page 9‑26. 10. Data Link Connector (DLC)


(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑16.


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In Brief


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 2‑2.


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 2‑4.


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Power Door Locks


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.


Base Model


Uplevel Model


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In Brief


K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.


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. 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.


Windows


. Press O. . Press the touch pad on the


outside liftgate handle.


For more information see Liftgate on page 2‑8.


Uplevel Shown, Base Similar


Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑18.


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Seat Adjustment


Manual Seats


3. Try to move the seat back and


forth to be sure it is locked in place.


Move the lever (2) up or down to raise or lower the seat. Use the lever (3) to adjust the seatback. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3
and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5. Power Seats


1. Seat Adjustment Handle 2. Driver Seat Height Adjustment


Lever


3. Seatback Lever To adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the handle (1) under the seat


to unlock it.


2. Slide the seat to the desired


position, and then release the handle (1).


1. Seat Adjustment Control 2. Seatback Control


In Brief


1-7


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


rearward by sliding the control (1) forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control (1) up or down.


. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control (1) up or down.


. Adjust the seatback by tilting the


top of the control (2) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5. Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control (3). See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.


See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.


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In Brief


Memory Features


Second Row Seats


To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under


the seat.


If available, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power steering column (if equipped). See Memory Seats on page 3‑6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41.


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.


Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed.


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.


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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.


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


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.


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In Brief


Safety Belts


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 3‑44.


Passenger Sensing System


United States


The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30.


Mirror Adjustment


Exterior Mirrors


Canada and Mexico


The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.


Base Model


To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press o or p to select a mirror. 2. Press the control pad to adjust


the mirror.


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3. Return the switch to the center


to deselect the mirror.


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:


Uplevel Model


To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press (1) or (2) to select a


mirror.


2. Press the control pad to adjust


the mirror.


3. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect


the mirror.


1. Press (1) to fold the mirrors out


to the driving position.


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


the folded position.


See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑15.


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Interior Mirror


Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly view the area behind the vehicle.


Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑17.


Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑18.


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In Brief


Steering Wheel Adjustment


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.


Interior Lighting


Dome Lamps The dome lamps are 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.


Dome Lamp Override


The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control. E DOME OFF: Press the button 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 the button again so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.


AMBIENT OFF (If Equipped): Press the button to turn the ambient lights off. Press the button again to turn ambient lights on.


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


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). See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on


page 6‑1


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


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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. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 6 : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. LO: Slow wipes. HI: Fast wipes.


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Windshield Washer J FRONT : Press the button at the end of the 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 5‑3 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑4.


Climate Controls


1. Fan Control 2. REAR (Rear Climate Control) 3. Temperature Control 4. Recirculation


5. Air Delivery Mode Control 6. Air Conditioning 7. Rear Window Defogger


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Dual Automatic Climate Control System


1. Driver and Passenger Side


Temperature Controls


2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 3. SYNC (Synchronized


Temperature)


4. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. REAR (Rear Climate Control) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Fan Control


9. Recirculation 10. Air Conditioning 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 on page 8‑9 or Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑10.


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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 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 on


the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available.


See Manual Mode on page 9‑23.


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In Brief


Vehicle Features


Radio(s)


PUSH/O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.


Z : Press to eject a disc from the CD player. See CD Player on page 7‑12.


AUX Port: 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external audio devices. PUSH/SEL: Turn to manually find a station or highlight a menu selection. Press to select a highlighted selection. D : Press to go to the Home Page. See “Home Page” in Operation on page 7‑3. SRCE: Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, SiriusXM® (if equipped), CD, USB, iPod®, or AUX. FAV: Press to display the favorite list or add a favorite. See Operation on page 7‑3. © SEEK or SEEK ¨ : Seek or scan stations and tracks. See Operation on page 7‑3. / BACK: Press to return to the previous screen in a menu.


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


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


1-877-209-0079 (Canada).


See Satellite Radio on page 7‑9.


Storing Radio Station Presets Up to 30 preset stations can be stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if equipped) can be mixed. 1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM main page, press and hold any 1−5 buttons or one of the preset screen buttons at the bottom of the screen. After a few seconds, a beep is heard and the new preset information displays on that screen button.


2. Repeat for each preset. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑6. Setting the Clock Press Settings on the Home Page, 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 24 hr on the clock.


. Press and hold to quickly


increase or decrease the time settings.


. Press OK or the Back screen


button to save the adjustments that were made.


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 or the Back screen


button to save the adjustments that were made.


Satellite Radio Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.


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Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input on the radio faceplate and a USB port 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 7‑17.


Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled mobile 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 7‑20.


Steering Wheel Controls


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


SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for equipped vehicles, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. ¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, track, or chapter while sourced to the CD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device.


+ e or − e : Press to increase or to decrease the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.


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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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See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑31.


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 5‑7.


[ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑29.


Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).


Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, this system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). 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.


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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 2‑20.


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Universal Remote System


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.


The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle. See Universal Remote System on page 5‑49.


Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑18.


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.


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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 4 on the center stack, and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑37.


. Press and release 4 again to


turn on the traction control system. The StabiliTrak system remains on.


See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑27.


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


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


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The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑46.


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


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Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,


2.


3.


with the engine off. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: The vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display. Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the set/ reset button until “100%” is displayed. Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.


If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING shows “100%.” Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.


4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑9.


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


smoothly.


. Brake gradually and avoid


abrupt stops.


. Avoid idling the engine for long


periods of time.


. When road and weather


conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.


. Always follow posted speed


limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.


. Keep vehicle tires properly


inflated.


. Combine several trips into a


single trip.


. Replace the vehicle's tires with


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


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Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-888-881-3302
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
Mexico: 01-800-466-0801
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑10.


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


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Exterior Mirrors


Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-16
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17


Interior Mirrors


Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-17
Automatic Dimming Rearview


Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18


Windows


Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20


Roof


Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20


Keys and Locks


Keys


{ WARNING


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


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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)


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


Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)


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


Doors


Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8


Vehicle Security


Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . 2-11
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-13


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If locked out of the vehicle, call Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑10. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.


Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The


transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.


. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.


. Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.


Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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