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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 100
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 149
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 192
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 340
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 357
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 368
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
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Introduction
Introduction
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, and CANYON are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited†for GMC wherever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. If this vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine. Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
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, Warning, and Caution Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
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{ Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
{ Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
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.â€
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 : Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information. * : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information. 0 : Shown when there is more information on another page — “see page.â€
Introduction
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 $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control ` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 5 : Hill Descent Control j : LATCH System Child Restraints
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* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure
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Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 19
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 23
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 190
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
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ii
and Lane-Change Signals
0 145
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) Controls (If
Equipped). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 122
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 125
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 0 106
Cluster (Uplevel) 0 108
or Instrument
or Driver
ii
ii
ii
3.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
ii
0 102
ii
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic
ii
Headlamp System 0 144
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator
(If Equipped). See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 34
Infotainment 0 149
6.
7. Climate Control Systems 0 186
ii
ii
(If Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control
System 0 188
(If Equipped).
ii
8. Heated Front Seats 0 47
(If
Equipped).
ii
9. Power Outlets 0 104
(If
Equipped).
ii
10. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 219
Transmission 0 224
11. Auxiliary Jack 0 163
ii
ii
or Manual
USB Port 0 160
ii
ii
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
ii
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0 145
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 231
Cargo Lamp 0 146
Lane Departure Warning
(If Equipped).
(LDW) 0 240
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 233
Tow/Haul Selector Button (If
Equipped). See Tow/Haul
Mode 0 223
(If Equipped).
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13. Steering Wheel Controls 0 102
ii
ii
(If Equipped).
ii
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) Controls (If
Equipped). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 122
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 125
or Driver
ii
ii
14. Horn 0 102
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment
ii
0 101
(Out of View).
16. Cruise Control 0 234
ii
ii
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
(If Equipped).
System 0 238
ii
17. Transfer Case Knob (If
Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0 225
ii
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 258
ii
19. Parking Brake 0 230
20. Data Link Connector (DLC)
ii
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 114
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21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 142
ii
(If
Fog Lamps 0 145
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 146
ii
ii
22.
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 functions may work from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
K : Press to unlock the driver door.
Press K again within three seconds
to unlock all remaining doors.
Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock
and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 135
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press 7 and
hold for at least three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. Press 7
again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys 0 25
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 28
and Remote Keyless
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Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press and release Q on the
2.
RKE transmitter. Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. Remote start can be extended. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 30
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Door Locks To lock or unlock a door from the outside press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the key in the driver door. To lock a door from the inside, push down on the door lock knob. To unlock, pull the door handle once to unlock the door and again to unlatch it. Power Door Locks
Q : Press to lock the doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
See Door Locks 0 31
Door Locks 0 32
ii
and Power
ii
Windows
Power Windows
Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab
Similar
If equipped with power door locks:
Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab
Similar
The driver door has switches to control all windows. Each passenger door has a switch to control that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
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or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 213
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull the switch to raise it.
See Windows 0 39
Express Windows
If equipped, the express window
feature allows the windows to be
raised or lowered without holding
the switch.
To use express-down, press the
switch down fully and release.
The driver window may have the
express-up feature. Pull the switch
up fully and release to activate.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
Power Seats
To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to make sure it is locked in place.
To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the entire control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 45
and Reclining Seatbacks 0 46
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Reclining Seatbacks
In Brief
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2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 46
ii
Heated Seats
If equipped, press and hold the top
of the control to increase lumbar
support. Press and hold the bottom
of the control to decrease lumbar
support. Release the control when
the desired level of support is
reached.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 46
ii
To recline: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback.
If equipped, the buttons are on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running. This feature will heat the cushion and back of the seats. Press + to heat the driver or passenger seatback only. Press z to heat the driver or passenger cushion and seatback.
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The indicator light comes on when
this feature is on.
See Heated Front Seats 0 47
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Safety Belts
Passenger Sensing System
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 0 44
Adjustment 0 45
and Seat
ii
ii
United States
Canada
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. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 62
ii
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
. Safety Belts 0 50
. How to Wear Safety Belts
ii
Properly 0 51
ii
. Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 52
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 75
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The passenger airbag status
indicator lights on the overhead
console are visible when the vehicle
is started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0 113
ii
Mirror Adjustment Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. Exterior Mirrors
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, adjust the manual
mirror by moving it up and down or
left to right to see a little of the side
of the vehicle and to have a clear
view behind the vehicle.
See Manual Mirrors 0 36
ii
Power Mirrors
Interior Mirror
In Brief
13
Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid the glare of headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, the rearview mirror dims automatically to reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.
If equipped, adjust the power mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.
3. Return the selector switch to
the center position.
See Power Mirrors 0 37
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.
To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
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. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
( : Turns the lamps off. H : Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. ' : Keeps the lamps on all the time.
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Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
Exterior Lighting
The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.
The rear reading lamps are in the
headliner.
# or $ : Press to turn each lamp
on or off.
For more information, see Dome
Lamps 0 147
ii
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park). AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
In Brief
15
. Taillamps
. License Plate Lamps
. Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 142
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
ii
0 143
ii
. Fog Lamps 0 145
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/
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ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes.
Climate Controls
These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System
INT : Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn the x
INT band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several
wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
n L : Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 102
ii
1. Fan Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Defrost
5. TEMP (Temperature Control) 6. Rear Window Defogger (If
Equipped)
7. Air Recirculation
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Transmission
Range Selection Mode
1. Fan Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Defrost 5. Temperature Control 6. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
7. Rear Window Defogger (If
Equipped)
8. Air Recirculation
9. Power Button
See Climate Control Systems 0 186
or Automatic Climate Control
(If Equipped).
System 0 188
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Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears. To enable: 1. Move the shift lever to the
M (Manual Mode) position. The current range will display next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. For example,
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when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.
2. Press the plus/minus button on
the shift lever to select the
desired range of gears for
current driving conditions. See
Manual Mode 0 222
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Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, the engine's driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction. Automatic Transfer Case
The transfer case knob is to the left
of the steering column. Use it to
shift into and out of the different
four-wheel drive modes.
The different drive options that may
be available are described following.
2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This
setting is used for driving in most
street and highway situations.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel
Drive) : This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction
conditions are variable.
4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use
this setting when extra traction is
needed, such as on snowy or icy
roads or in most off-road situations.
N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting
only when towing the vehicle. See
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 327
or Trailer Towing 0 248
4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) :
Choose 4 n when driving in deep
sand, mud, or snow, and while
climbing or descending steep hills.
See Four-Wheel Drive 0 225
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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System The base radio and base radio with connectivity information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition, if equipped.
Radio(s) O : Press to turn the system on. Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO : Press to choose between FM, AM, and SiriusXM®, if equipped. MEDIA : Press to change the audio source between USB, AUX, and Bluetooth® Audio, if equipped. { : Press to go to the Home Page. MENU : Press to select a menu.
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about these
g : Press to seek the previous
station.
l : Press to seek the next station.
See Overview 0 151
and other radio features.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 25 preset stations from all
bands can be stored in the favorite
lists in any order. Up to five stations
can be stored in each favorite page
and the number of favorite pages
can be set.
To store the station to a position in
the list, while on the active source
main page, such as AM, FM,
or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and
hold a favorites/soft key button on
the faceplate.
See “Storing Radio Station Presetsâ€
under AM-FM Radio 0 155
Setting the Clock
See Clock 0 103
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Satellite Radio Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. 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. For more information refer to: . www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio 0 156
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Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input jack and USB port on
the center console. External devices
such as iPods®, laptop computers,
MP3 players, and USB storage
devices may be connected,
depending on the audio system.
See USB Port 0 160
Jack 0 163
and Auxiliary
ii
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Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth® system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
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 (Overview) 0 170
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Radio) 0 171
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Connected Radio) 0 175
or Bluetooth
or
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accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET− : Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 234
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Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) The DIC display is in the center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
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Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, the infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.
Cruise Control
5 : Press to turn the system on or off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to
1. SET/CLR: Press to set,
or press and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.
2. w / x : Use the band to scroll through the items in each menu.
3. MENU: Press to display the
DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0 122
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 125
or Driver
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Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. If the vehicle has the uplevel instrument cluster, the right steering wheel controls are used to operate the DIC.
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Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator, V, when a vehicle
is detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a
vehicle much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane without using a turn
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signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.
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Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle, on the
infotainment system display, when
the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
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Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle may have accessory
power outlets:
. On the center stack below the
climate control system, if equipped.
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list.
o or p : Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V : Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
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Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
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. On the center floor console,
if equipped.
. On the rear of the center storage
console.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started. . To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on the center stack. i illuminates in the instrument cluster.
. To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold g on the center stack, until i and g illuminate in the instrument cluster.
. Press and release g to turn on both systems. i and g turn off in instrument cluster.
StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
(35 mph). Traction control will
remain off until the driver presses
the g button or the ignition is cycled
from Off then On.
See Traction Control/Electronic
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Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended
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pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
. The
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warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
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
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Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a Driver Information Center (DIC) message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the engine oil life system: 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
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or Driver
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 122
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 125
does not have DIC buttons, the
vehicle must be in P (Park) to
access this display.
. If the vehicle
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2. Press and hold the V button on
the DIC, or the SET/CLR button on the turn signal lever if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, for several seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
with the engine off.
2. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC.
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3. Fully press the accelerator
pedal slowly three times within five seconds. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset.
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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.
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. 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.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-888-881-3302
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New GMC owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance
Program.
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Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 38
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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.
Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 32
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Doors
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 34
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 35
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
moving the key out of the RUN position. Do not add any additional items to the ring attached to the ignition key. Attach additional items only to the second ring, and limit added items to a few essential keys or small, light items no larger than an RKE transmitter.
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impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.
The ignition key and key rings, and RKE transmitter, if equipped, are designed to work together as a system to reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position. The ignition key has a small hole to allow attachment of the provided key ring. It is important that any replacement ignition keys have a small hole. See your dealer if a replacement key is required. The combination and size of the rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your vehicle. The rings are connected to the key like two links of a chain to reduce the risk of unintentionally
{ Warning
If the key is unintentionally rotated while the vehicle is running, the ignition could be moved out of the RUN position. This could be caused by heavy items hanging from the key ring, or by large or long items attached to the key ring that could be contacted by the driver or steering wheel. If the ignition moves out of the RUN position, the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be (Continued)
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1.
Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/ RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF and
3.
remove the key. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional
keys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without a Recognized Key Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer. If there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure to program the first key.
This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you. 1.
Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security
light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.
Remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with a Recognized Key.†The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
Interference from radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags may prevent the key from starting the vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from the key when starting the vehicle. The key is used for the ignition and all door locks. Programming Keys Follow these procedures to program up to eight keys to the vehicle.
Programming with a Recognized Key To program a new key:
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See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
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If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
. Check the distance. The
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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 RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
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With Remote Start (without
Remote Start Similar)
/ (Remote Vehicle Start) :
If equipped, / is used to start the
engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
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Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors.
If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the turn
signal lamps flash once to indicate
locking has occurred. If enabled
through the DIC, the horn chirps
when Q is pressed again within
three seconds. See Vehicle
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Pressing Q arms the vehicle alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
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K (Unlock) : Press once to unlock
only the driver door. If K is pressed
again within three seconds, all
remaining doors unlock. The interior
lamps may come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is
turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the turn
signal lamps flash twice to indicate
unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle
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through the DIC, the exterior lamps
may turn on. See Vehicle
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Pressing K on the RKE transmitter
disarms the vehicle alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 0 34
7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm) : Press and release one
time to initiate vehicle locator. The
turn signal lamps flash and the horn
sounds three times.
. If enabled
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Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/ RUN or 7 is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer for transmitter programming. Battery Replacement Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
To replace the battery:
1. Separate and remove the back cover of the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a coin.
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Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
The climate controls and rear
window defogger may also
come on.
If the vehicle has heated seats and
the feature is turned on in vehicle
personalization, the heated seats
will turn on during colder outside
temperatures and will shut off when
the key is turned to ON/RUN. See
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Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.
Do not use remote start if the
vehicle is low on fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote
started if:
. The key is in the ignition.
. The hood is not closed.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction and the
malfunction indicator lamp is on.
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The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if: . The coolant temperature gets
too high.
. The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
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Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1. Press and release Q.
2.
Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
2. Press and slide the battery
down toward the pocket of the transmitter in the direction of the key ring. Do not use a metal object.
3. Remove the battery. 4.
Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 5. Push together the transmitter back cover top side first, and then the bottom toward the