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services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Services Provided . Emergency Fuel Delivery:

Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.

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. Lock-Out Service: Service to

. Trip Interruption Benefits and

unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar®. For security reasons, the driver must present identification before this service is given.

. Emergency Tow from a Public

Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is not given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.

. Flat Tire Change: Service to

change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty.

. Battery Jump Start: Service to

jump start a dead battery.

Assistance: If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty event, incidental expenses may be reimbursed within the Powertrain warranty period. Items considered are reasonable and customary hotel, meals, rental car, or a vehicle being delivered back to the customer, up to 805 km (500 mi).

Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance

Impound towing caused by violation of any laws.

. Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting,

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

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

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

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

. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle

registration is required.

. Trip Interruption Benefits and

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

. Alternative Service: If

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

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

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

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

Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain, and/or hybrid-specific warranties in both the U.S. and Canada. Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”

furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to do so, your dealer may offer the following transportation options:

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

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

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and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information.

Courtesy Rental Vehicle For an overnight warranty repair, the dealer may provide an available courtesy rental vehicle or provide for reimbursement of a rental vehicle. Reimbursement is limited and must be supported by original receipts as well as a signed and completed rental agreement and meet state/ provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Additional fees such as fuel usage charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair are also your responsibility. It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental.

Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Contact your dealer for specific availability. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change, or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion.

Collision Damage Repair If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions.

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Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle's designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain the vehicle's originally designed appearance and safety performance; however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty.

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Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for the vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/ corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state-of-the-art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment.

Insuring the Vehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs through the use of aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If the vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement

parts. Read the lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of the lease for poor quality repairs. If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program 0 474. Gather the following information: . Driver name, address, and

telephone number.

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

telephone number.

. Vehicle license plate number.

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. Vehicle make, model, and

model year.

. Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN). Insurance company and policy number.

. General description of the

damage to the other vehicle. Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? 0 76. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take the vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled

original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits.

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Service Publications Ordering Information (U.S. and Canada Only) Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.

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In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Manual. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com.

Or write to: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. funds.

Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/216/220/251/310, ICES‐001.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause

harmful interference.

2. The device must accept any

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

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

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Reporting Safety Defects

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

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

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:

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Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 80 rue Noel Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-GMC-8782
(1-800-462-8782), or write: GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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

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

vehicle were operating;

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

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

. How fast the vehicle was

traveling.

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

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OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. See OnStar Additional Information 0 488.

Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.

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

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

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OnStar Overview

OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484

OnStar Services

Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488

OnStar Additional Information

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488

OnStar Overview

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

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

twice to speak with an OnStar Advisor.

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

or answer an incoming call.

. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling

voice commands.

. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn

Navigation voice commands.

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. Obtain the Wi-Fi® hotspot name

or SSID and password, if equipped.

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

update contact information.

. Get driving directions. . Receive a Diagnostic check of

the vehicle's key operating systems.

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

if equipped.

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

respond to an AMBER Alert.

. Get assistance in severe

weather or other crisis situations and find evacuation routes.

OnStar Services

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

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

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

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

Navigation OnStar navigation requires a specific OnStar subscription plan. Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn directions or have them sent to the vehicle’s navigation screen, if equipped. Turn-by-Turn Navigation 1. Press Q to connect to an

Advisor.

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2. Request directions to be

downloaded to the vehicle.

3. Follow the voice-guided

commands.

Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route

Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: “Do you want to cancel directions?”

3. Say “Yes.” System responds:

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

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

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

2. Say “Repeat.” System

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

Get My Destination 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone.

2. Say “Get my destination.” System responds with the address and distance to the destination, then responds with “OnStar ready,” then a tone.

Destination Download Subscribers can have directions sent to the vehicle’s navigation screen, if equipped. Press Q, then ask the Advisor to download directions to the vehicle’s navigation system, if equipped. After the call ends, the navigation screen will provide prompts to begin driving directions. Routes that are sent to the navigation screen can only be canceled through the navigation system. See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).

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

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

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

2. The Wi-Fi settings will display

the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on some vehicles, the connection type

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(no Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality (poor, good, excellent). 3. To change the SSID or

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

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

if factory-equipped.

. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped

with automatic locks.

. Activate the horn and lamps. . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil

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

. Send directions to the vehicle.

. Locate the vehicle on a map

(U.S. market only).

. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot

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

For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps. OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide special offers from restaurants and retailers on your route, help locate hotels, or book a room. OnStar Hands-Free Calling Make and receive calls with the built-in wireless calling service, which requires available minutes.

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Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

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

3. Say the entire number without

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

Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

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

3. Say “911” without pausing.

System responds: “911.”

4. Say “Call.” System responds:

“OK, dialing 911.”

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Retrieve My Number 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “My number.” System

responds: “Your OnStar Hands-Free Calling number is,” then says the number.

End a Call Press =. System responds: “Call ended.” Verify Minutes and Expiration Press = and say “Minutes” then “Verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date.

Diagnostics Advanced Diagnostics provides a status of the vehicle’s key systems with a monthly e-mail, or by pressing Q. Real-time Diagnostic Alerts can be sent by email or text. The Proactive Alerts feature (if available) can help predict and alert of potential upcoming maintenance issues with select components on the vehicle, before they become a problem. OnStar can also monitor and report tire pressure, if the vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

OnStar Additional Information

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

Q to set up an account.

. With the OnStar Basic Plan,

every 60 days.

. After change in ownership and

at 90 days.

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

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

(1-888-466-7827).

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

. Press Q to speak with an

Advisor.

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

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See Radio Frequency Statement 0 480. Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help Subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions. Press Q to help: . Locate a gas station with an

attendant to pump gas.

. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,

that meets accessibility needs. . Provide directions to the closest

hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations.

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

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OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some OnStar services. The PIN will need to be changed the first time when speaking with an Advisor. To change the OnStar PIN, contact an OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. Warranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the vehicle warranty. Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in multiple languages. Press Q and ask for an Advisor. Advisors are available in English, Spanish, and French. Available languages may vary by country. Potential Issues OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days without an ignition cycle. If the

vehicle has not been started for five days, OnStar can contact Roadside Assistance or a locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Global Positioning System (GPS) . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall buildings; in parking garages; around airports; in tunnels and underpasses; or in an area with very dense trees. If GPS signals are not available, the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact location. In emergency situations, OnStar can use the last stored GPS location to send to emergency responders.

A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of the ability to send a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The Advisor may give a verbal route or may ask for a call back after the vehicle is driven into an open area.

Cellular and GPS Antennas Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle. Do not place items over or near the antenna to prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal reception. Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity, this message may come on. Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area. Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected.

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Index

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Active Fuel Management® . . . . . . 283
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 348
Adding a Snow Plow or

Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Additional Information

Airbag System (cont'd)

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . .72

Airbags

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488

Adding Equipment to the

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458

Adjustable Throttle and

Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

Adjustments

Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Agreements

Trademarks and License . . . . . 238
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 368
Air Filter, Passenger

Compartment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Airbag System

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Passenger Sensing System . . . .79

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Light On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 138
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Servicing Airbag-Equipped

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Alarm

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 193
Antenna

Fixed Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 299

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(ABS) (cont'd) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Automatic Transmission (cont'd)

Shift Lock Control Function

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384

Appearance Care

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446

Apple CarPlay and

Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Assistance Program,

Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Assistance Systems for

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

Assistance Systems for

Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 308

Audio

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 183

Audio Players

CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Automatic

Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . 365, 368

Automatic Transmission

Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Auxiliary

Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 177
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Battery

Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Battery - North America . . . .380, 432
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 385
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Bluetooth

Overview . . . . . . . .

216, 217, 221, 226
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Brake

Pedal and Adjustable

Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 141
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Index

495

Brakes (cont'd)

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 275
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Center High-Mounted

Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
High Intensity Discharge

(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387

Taillamps, Turn Signal,

Stoplamps, and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
California

Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

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California

Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .353, 380, 432
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466

Carbon Monoxide

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Cargo

Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 117
Center High-Mounted

Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Charging

Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
. . . . . . . . . 139

Charging System Light Check

Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 385
Malfunction Indicator

Engine Light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Child Restraints

Infants and Young Children . . . . .87
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 108
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Cleaning

Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446

Climate Control

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244, 246
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . 244, 246
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244, 246
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 477
Compartments

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Connections

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

Control

Traction and Electronic

Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Control Light Hill Descent

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Coolant

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Engine Temperature Gauge . . 134
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Courtesy Transportation

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 473
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Text Telephone (TTY)

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473

Customer Information Service Publications

Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 479

Customer Satisfaction

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470

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Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 477
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 482
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Diagnostics

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Door

Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 469
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 307
Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .146, 148

Driving

Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . .311
Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . .30

Driving (cont'd)

Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 264
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 266
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Dual Automatic Climate

Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

E85 or FlexFuel Electrical Equipment,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Electrical System

Engine Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393, 395
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Emergency

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485

Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Check and Service Engine

Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Index

497

Engine (cont'd)

Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 356
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Cooling System Messages . . . 153
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 133
Overheated Protection

Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 284
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 482
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 172
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 174

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Fan

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Fast Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Features

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Filter,

Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 176
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422

FlexFuel

E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 118
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Fluid

Automatic

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 365, 368
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Four-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377

Fog Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . .291, 380
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . 142
Frequency Statement

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Front Fog Lamp

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Front Seats

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . .60
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 145
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 283
Requirements, California . . . . . 317
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Engine Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Fuses (cont'd)

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393, 395

Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Gauges

Engine Coolant

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 133
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Warning Lights and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

General Information

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 451
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
GM Mobility Reimbursement

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

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Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 176
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Headlamps

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
High Intensity Discharge

(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 145
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 174
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 146

Heated

Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heater

Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

Heating and Air

Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244, 246

High Voltage Devices and

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 407
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 264
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 303
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 142
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 301
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188, 190
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Idle System

Fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Ignition Transmission Lock

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Indicator

Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Infants and Young Children,

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Instrument Panel

Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 49

Index

499

Internet Radio

Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Jack

Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Jump Starting - North

America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 154
Keyless Entry

Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . .35
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 399
Lamps

Auxiliary Roof

Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 175
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Exterior Lamps Off

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 139
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Index

Lamps (cont'd)

Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Lane Departure Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 314
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 143
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
LATCH System

Replacing Parts after a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

LATCH, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Light

Hill Decent Control

. . . . . . . . . . . 142

Lighting

Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 178
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Airbag On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Antilock Brake System

(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Lights (cont'd)