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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54
Tires .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-105
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-106
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-114
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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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,
BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and LUCERNE are
trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
This manual describes features that may or may not
be on your specific vehicle either because they are
options that you did not purchase or due to changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please
refer to the purchase documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found
on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors of Canada
Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in
this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www.helminc.com
Index
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.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
{
WARNING:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or
“Do not let this happen.”
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information relating
to a specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
F : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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Section 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or
USB Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Bluetooth
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
StabiliTrak
®
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Driving for Better Fuel Economy .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑24.
B. DIC Operation and Displays
on page 4‑41
(If Equipped).
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.
Windshield Wipers on page 4‑6.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑27.
E. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.
F. Audio System(s) on page 4‑64.
G. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.
H. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 3‑11.
I. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑12.
J. Hood Release on page 6‑13.
K. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
on page 3‑38
(If Equipped).
L. Cruise Control
on page 4‑7
.
Heated Steering Wheel
on page 4‑4
(If Equipped).
M. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 4‑36.
N. Parking Brake on page 3‑24.
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 4‑90
(If Equipped).
P. Climate Control System
on page 4‑16
(If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4‑19
.
Q. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑6.
StabiliTrak
®
System on page 5‑6.
R. Front Storage Area on page 3‑47.
S. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3‑22
.
T. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑15.
U. Glove Box on page 3‑47.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from
the vehicle.
Press K to unlock the
driver door. Press again
within five seconds to
unlock all remaining
doors.
Press
Q to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and hold
V for approximately one second to
open the trunk.
Press
L and release to locate the vehicle.
Press
L and hold for more than two seconds to sound
the panic alarm.
Press
L again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys
on page 3‑3
and Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4.
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
hold
/ until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate control system may
come on.
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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
/ until the parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑6.
Door Locks
From the outside, unlock the door using either the key
or the RKE transmitter.
From the inside, use the power door lock switches or
manual lock knobs located at the top of the door panel
near the window.
Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are
located on the front doors.
" (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors.
Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press
to lock the doors.
For more information, see:
.
Door Locks on page 3‑8.
.
Power Door Locks on page 3‑9.
.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 3‑4
.
Trunk Release
In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE
transmitter, there is a remote release
V button
located to the left of the steering wheel, next to the
instrument panel brightness control. Press to open the
trunk.
See Trunk on page 3‑11.
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Windows
On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on
the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a
switch that controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up
to raise it.
For more information, see Power Windows
on
page 3‑14
.
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
Use the horizontal control on the outboard side of the
seat to adjust the seat.
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the
control forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the seat by moving the control up
or down.
See Power Seats on page 2‑3.
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Reclining Seatbacks
Use the vertical control on the outboard side of the seat
to adjust the seatback.
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the
control forward or rearward.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑9.
Lumbar Adjustment
Use the round control on the outboard side of the seat
to adjust the lumbar support.
See Power Lumbar
on page 2‑4
for information on
operation.
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Memory Features
On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on
the driver door are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the
power steering column, if the vehicle has this feature.
1: Saves and recalls for driver 1.
2: Saves and recalls for driver 2.
S : Recalls the easy exit driver seat and power steering
column positions.
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, lumbar,
both outside mirrors, and the power steering
column, if equipped.
2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound.
3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”
To recall the memory positions, press and release “1”
or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep
will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and power
steering column, if equipped, will move to the positions
previously stored for the identified driver.
See Memory Seat and Mirrors
on page 2‑7
for more
information.
Easy Exit Positions
The easy exit feature can move the driver seat rearward
and the power steering column, if equipped, up and
forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.
S : Press to recall the easy exit positions. The vehicle
must be in P (Park).
See Memory Seat and Mirrors
on page 2‑7
and “Easy
Exit Recall” and “Easy Exit Setup” under DIC Vehicle
Customization
on page 4‑56
for more information.
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Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated seats, the buttons are on the
front doors. The ignition must be on to use this feature.
J : Press to heat the seat and seatback.
I : Press to heat the seatback.
For more information see Heated Seats on page 2‑5.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the
buttons are on the front doors. The ignition must be
on to use this feature.
J : Press to heat the seat and seatback.
I : Press to heat the seatback.
H : Press to cool the seat and seatback.
For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats
on page 2‑6
.
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Head Restraint Adjustment
The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head
restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the
seatback recline angle as little as necessary while
keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the
proper position.
For more information see Head Restraints
on
page 2‑2
and Power Seats on page 2‑3.
Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑12.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑16.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑24.
.
Lap Belt on page 2‑30.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2‑43
.
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Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag
The passenger sensing system will turn off the right
front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side
impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver
airbags and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on
the overhead console when the vehicle is started.
United States Canada
See Passenger Sensing System
on page 2‑65
for
important information.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the driver door
armrest.
1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch
located beneath the control pad to choose the
driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control
pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold,
push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror
outward, to return to its original position.
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Interior Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview
mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights
from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on
and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle
is started.
Press the
O button, located on the mirror, to turn the
dimming feature and compass on or off.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑29.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
The lever is located on
the left side of the
steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column
For vehicles with a power
tilt control, it is located on
the left hand side of the
steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel, push the control up, down,
forward or backward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
See Tilt Wheel
on page 4‑3
or Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column
on page 4‑4
(If
Equipped).
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Interior Lighting
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, the interior lamps turn on to
enter and exit the vehicle. Turn the instrument panel
brightness control
D located on the left side of the
steering wheel, completely clockwise to manually turn
on these lamps.
Front Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are located on the headliner.
Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off.
For more information on interior lighting, see:
.
Courtesy Lamps on page 4‑12.
.
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑12.
.
Delayed Entry Lighting on page 4‑13.
.
Delayed Exit Lighting on page 4‑13.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control
is located on the
instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
P: Turns off the exterior lamps.
AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other
exterior lamps.
;: Manual operation of the parking lamps and other
exterior lamps.
2: Manual operation of the headlamps and other
exterior lamps.
#: Press to turn on the fog lamps.
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For more information, see:
.
Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑11.
.
Fog Lamps on page 4‑12.
.
Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4‑11.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.
8: Use for a single wiping cycle.
6 : Delays wiping cycle.
6: Slow wipes.
1: Fast wipes.
9: Turns the wipers off.
J : Press and release this paddle, located at the top
of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer
fluid on the windshield.
See Windshield Wipers
on page 4‑6
and Windshield
Washer on page 4‑7.
Climate Controls
A. Fan Control
B. Temperature
Control
C. Air Delivery
Mode
Control
D. Air
Recirculation
E. Air Conditioning
F. Rear Window
Defogger
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See Climate Control System
on page 4‑16
(If Equipped).
This system allows the driver and passenger to control
the temperature settings separately.
A. Driver and
Passenger
Temperature
Controls
B. Fan Control
C. Display
D. Air Delivery
Mode Control
E. Air
Conditioning
F. Outside Air
G. Air Recirculation
H. PASS
I. Rear Window
Defogger
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4‑19
(If Equipped).
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Radio with CD (MP3)
O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to
increase or decrease the volume.
BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™,
if equipped.
f : Select radio stations.
© ¨ : Seek or scan stations.
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4 (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS
Features) : Press this button to display additional text
information related to the current FM-RDS or XM
station, or MP3 song. When information is not available,
No Info displays.
For more information about these and other radio
features, see Audio System(s) on page 4‑64.
Storing a Favorite Station
For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of
36 stations can be stored as favorites using the
six softkeys located below the radio station frequency
tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to
go through up to six pages of favorites, each having
six favorite stations available per page. Each page of
favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM
stations.
See Radio(s) on page 4‑66.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the radio with CD (MP3):
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN.
2. Press
O to turn the radio on.
3. Press
H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY
(hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays.
4. Press the softkey located below any one of the
tabs that you want to change.
5. Increase or decrease the time or date by turning
f
clockwise or counterclockwise.
For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your
specific audio system, see Setting the Clock
on
page 4‑65
.
Satellite Radio
XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information, refer to:
.
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
.
www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s)
on
page 4‑66
.
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Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary
Input or USB Port)
This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack and a
USB port, located on the audio faceplate. External
devices such as iPods
®
, laptop computers, MP3
players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can
be connected to the auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) cable or the USB port depending on the audio
system.
Press the CD/AUX button to play audio from the
portable player.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the
USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4‑66.
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio
steering wheel controls,
some audio controls can
be adjusted at the
steering wheel.
w / x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select
tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on
an iPod
®
or USB device.
b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press
again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than
two seconds to interact with OnStar
®
or Bluetooth
systems, if equipped.
+
e − e : Increases or decreases volume.
c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for
vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
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¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, the next track
or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to
select tracks and folders on an iPod
®
or USB device.
For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 4‑90.
Bluetooth
®
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it
allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to
make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s
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. For
more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, see Bluetooth
®
on page 4‑82.
Navigation System
The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps
of most major freeways and roads throughout the
United States and Canada. After a destination has been
set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for
reaching the destination. In addition, the system can
help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as
banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See the vehicle's Navigation System manual for more
information.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems and enables access to the
personalization menu.
The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel to
the left of the instrument panel cluster.
3 : Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays.
T : Press to scroll through the vehicle information
displays.
U : Press to customize the feature settings on your
vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization
on page 4‑56
for more information.
V : Press to reset certain DIC features and to
acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them
from the display.
For more information, see Driver Information Center
(DIC) on page 4‑40.
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Vehicle Customization
Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the
DIC buttons on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. These features include:
.
Language
.
Door Lock and Unlock Settings
.
Lighting
.
Chime Volume
.
Memory Settings
See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑56.
Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons
are located on the left
side of the steering wheel.
T : Press to turn the cruise control on or off.
+ RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a
previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.
SET– : Press to set the speed and activate cruise
control or make the vehicle decelerate.
[ (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without
erasing the set speed from memory.
For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4‑7.
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
For vehicles with LDW, it is intended to help avoid lane
change collisions. It provides a warning if the vehicle is
crossing a lane without using a turn signal. LDW uses a
camera to detect the lane markings. It only operates at
speeds of 56 km (35 mph) or greater.
The warning symbol
@, located in the instrument panel
cluster, appears green if a lane marking is detected.
It changes to amber, flashes, and sounds three chimes
if the vehicle crosses a detected land marking and the
turn signal is not on.
To turn LDW on and off, press the LDW button, located
by the exterior headlamp control.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
on page 3‑38
for
more information.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
For vehicles with this feature, it may alert you to
vehicles located in your side blind zone. When the
system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an
SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside
side mirror indicating that it may not be safe to change
lanes.
The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can
be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS.
UNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system has
been disabled because the sensor is blocked and
cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensors,
located behind the rear quarter panels, may be blocked
by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy
rainstorms. The vehicle does not need service.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
on page 3‑34
for
more information.
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Ultrasonic Parking Assist
For vehicles with this feature, it uses sensors on the
rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle.
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph) while in
R (Reverse).
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to
ensure proper operation.
The system can be disabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
on
page 3‑33
for more information.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in
electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3
player.
The vehicle may have up to three power outlets
depending on the type of front seat installed. If the
vehicle has front bucket seats with a center console,
there are two outlets inside the center console storage
bin, one accessory power outlet and one USB port
outlet. An extra power outlet can be found under the
climate control system next to the ashtray.
See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑15.
Universal Remote System
The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage
door openers, security systems, and home automation
devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in
the vehicle.
See Universal Home Remote System
on page 3‑40
.
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The
system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is
started.
.
To turn off traction control, press and release i in
front of the shift lever.
F illuminates and the
appropriate DIC message is displayed. See DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 4‑47.
.
Press and release the button again to turn on
traction control.
For more information, see Traction Control System
(TCS) on page 5‑6.
StabiliTrak®System
The vehicle has a StabiliTrak system that assists with
directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving
conditions. The system turns on automatically every
time the vehicle is started. The system cannot be
turned off.
For more information, see StabiliTrak
®
System
on
page 5‑6
.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS).
The TPMS warming light
alerts you to a significant
loss in pressure of one of
the vehicles tires.
If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure
shown on the tire loading information label. See
Loading the Vehicle
on page 5‑18
. The warning light
will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning
light may appear when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. 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. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 6‑64
and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑65.
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Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a
tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to
seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
on page 6‑79
for
complete operating information.
If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see
Changing a Flat Tire on page 6‑87.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a 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
1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.
2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC
for more than five seconds. The oil life will change
to 100%.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑22.
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel
cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel
containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85
(85% Ethanol)
on page 6‑8
. For all other vehicles,
use only the unleaded gasoline described under
Gasoline Octane on page 6‑6.
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, if equipped.
.
Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC
Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
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