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Chevrolet Equinox 2011 Owner's Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-27
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-22
Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-32
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-33
Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-46
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-28
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-35
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-38
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-41
Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-44
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-46
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-68
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Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-86
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-6
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 11-9
Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1
Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-14
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and EQUINOX 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 Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Introduction iii

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. All Rights Reserved.
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Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

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

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

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
WARNING
{
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means
“Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
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Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : 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
d : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-7
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Head Restraint
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-11
Sensing System for
Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-16
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-21
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-21
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . 1-22
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 1-23
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-23
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
StabiliTrak
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-25
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-26
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-26
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 1-27
OnStar
®
System . . . . . . . . . 1-25
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
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Instrument Panel

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑5.
B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.
See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑3.
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑3
(If Equipped).
C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑4.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5.
E. Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.
F. Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4‑1.
G. Safety Locks on page 2‑8.
H. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑11.
Navigation System (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual.
I. Data Link Connector (DLC).
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑14.
J. Cruise Control on page 9‑44.
K. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑4.
L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
M. Horn on page 5‑3.
N. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑3.
O. Ignition Positions on page 9‑28.
P. Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1 (If Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3
(If Equipped).
Q. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into
Park on page 9‑32.
R. Fuel Economy Mode on
page 9‑38 (If Equipped).
S. StabiliTrak®System on
page 9‑43.
T. Cupholders on page 4‑1.
U. Power Outlets on page 5‑7.
V. CD Player on page 7‑19.
W. Driver Information Center
Buttons (If Equipped). See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22.
X. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑3.
Y. Glove Box on page 4‑1.
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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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press this button to extend the key. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks.
K : Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
V : For vehicles with the
power liftgate, press and hold until the liftgate begins to move to open the liftgate.
For vehicles without the power liftgate, first press and hold
V to unlock the liftgate.
K, then press
7 : Press and release to locate the
vehicle. Press and hold for at least two seconds to sound the panic
alarm. Press panic alarm.
See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
7 again to cancel the
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Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press Q on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter.
2. Press and hold two seconds. The turn signal lamps will briefly flash to confirm the vehicle has been started. The parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The vehicle's doors will be locked.
3. The key must be inserted and turned to ON/RUN before driving.
The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the key is inserted and turned to ON/RUN.
/ for about
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:
.
Press / until the parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Insert the key and turn it to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock a door, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter from outside the vehicle.
From inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it or use the power door lock switch.
The power door lock switches are on the instrument panel.
K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors.
See Door Locks on page 2‑6.
{ : Press for Safety Locks.
See Safety Locks on page 2‑8.
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Liftgate

Manual Liftgate Operation
Unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate.
Press the touchpad located in the handle of the liftgate, above the license plate, and lift up to open.
Do not press the touchpad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched.
Power Liftgate Operation
On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.
Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.
Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch to either the 3/4 or MAX position. Press the button to open or close the liftgate.
See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑8 or Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑9.
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Windows

The power window controls are on each of the side doors.
The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows.
Operate the switch for the window by pressing to open and pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling the switch part of the way will open or close the window as long as the switch is operated.
See Power Windows on page 2‑17.

Seat Adjustment

Four‐Way Power Driver Seat
To adjust the seat:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward using the handle under the front of the seat cushion (A). See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (B) up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information.
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Eight‐Way Power Driver Seat
To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information.
Lumbar Adjustment
Eight-Way Power Seat Shown,
Four-Way Similar
If available, press and hold the front or rear of the switch (A) to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the control when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑6 for more information.
Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
To recline a manual seatback:
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.
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To return the seatback to the upright position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seatback, if available:
.
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

Memory Features

On vehicles with the memory feature, the “1” and “2” buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the driver seat and outside mirror positions. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions.
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The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is turned off. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions.
Storing Button Memory Positions
To save positions into Button Memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors to the desired driving positions.
2. Press and release the MEM (Memory) button.
3. Press “1” until a beep sounds.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for a second driver using “2.”
To recall the manually saved Button Memory positions, press and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to those buttons when pressed. Releasing “1” or “2” before the stored positions are reached stops the recall.
To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with the RKE transmitter and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, pressing the RKE transmitter K button will also activate the RKE Memory recall. The driver seat and outside mirrors will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions.
See “Memory Seat and Mirrors” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information.
Easy Exit Driver Seat
This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle.
To activate, turn the ignition off and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, turning the ignition off will activate the easy exit driver seat.
This feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See “Easy Exit Driver Seat” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32 for more information.
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Heated Seats

On vehicles with heated front seats, the buttons are near the climate controls. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN.
L or M to heat the driver or
Press passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Indicator lights on the button show the temperature setting.
See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts on page 3‑11.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑15.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑20.
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑52.
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Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

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Canada
The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑35 for more information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior
Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door.
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to choose the 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 middle position.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑15.
Interior
Manual inside rearview mirrors can be adjusted by holding in the center to move the mirror for a clearer view of behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.
See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑16.
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Vehicles with an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror can automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light comes on each time the vehicle is started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑16.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever (A) 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 (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Reading Lamps
These lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened.
For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off.
Center Dome Lamps
There are front and rear dome lamps.
The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console. To change the settings, press the following:
* : Turns the lamp off, even when
a door is open.
1 : The lamps come on
automatically when a door is opened.
+ : Turns the dome lamps on.
The dome lamps can also be turned on and off by pressing the buttons next to the lamps.
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For more information on interior lighting, See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is located on the turn signal/lane change lever.
O : Turn to operate the exterior
lamps.
O : Turns the exterior lamps off.
AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the exterior light.
; : Turns on the parking lamps,
together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
5 : Turns on the headlamps,
together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
For more information, see:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2.
.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑3.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column.
Move the lever to one of the following positions:
8 : Single wipe, move the lever
to
8 and then release. The wipers
stop after one wipe.
( : Turns the wipers off.
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& : Adjusts the time between
wipes. Turn the more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
1: Slow wipes.
2: Fast wipes.
Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released.
& band up for
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.
Press the upper or lower portion of the button to control the rear wiper and rear wiper delay.
The system turns off when the button is returned to the middle position.
Z : For continuous rear window
wipes.
5 : To set a delay between wipes. = : Push the windshield wiper
lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever returns to its starting position when released.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑4 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑5.
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Climate Controls

The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems.
Climate Control System
A. Fan Control
B. Air Delivery Mode Controls
C. Temperature Control
D. Outside Air
E. Defrost
F. Rear Window Defogger
G. Recirculation
H. Air Conditioning
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A. Fan Control
B. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
C. Air Delivery Mode Controls
D. Defrost
E. Recirculation
F. Temperature Control
G. Power
H. Driver and Passenger
Heated Seats
I. Rear Window Defogger
J. Air Conditioning
See Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1 (If Equipped) or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3
(If Equipped).
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Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑16.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal.
See Parking Brake on page 9‑40.

Transmission

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS or manual mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions. Use this mode when driving down hill or towing a trailer to limit the top gear and vehicle speed.
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode).
2. Press the plus/minus button on the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available.
See Manual Mode on page 9‑37 for more information.
Fuel Economy Mode
Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a Fuel Economy Mode. When engaged, fuel economy mode can improve the vehicle's fuel economy.
Press the “eco” (economy) button by the shift lever to turn this feature on or off. The “eco” light in the instrument cluster will come on when engaged, and a Driver Information Center (DIC) message “ECO MODE ON” displays. See Fuel Economy Mode on page 9‑38.
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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

VOL/ O : Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
RADIO/BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped.
TUNE/INFO: Turn to select radio stations.
Press to show available information about the current station or track.
g SEEK: Press to seek the
previous station or track.
l SEEK: Press to seek the next
station or track.
Buttons 1 ‐ 6: Press to save and select favorite stations
For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑7.
For more information about the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System, see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑33.
For more information about the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System, see
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑43.
Storing a Favorite Station
Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set.
To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1-6 until the station can be heard again.
For more information, see “Storing and Retrieving Favorites” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑11.
Setting the Clock
The vehicle has a digital and an analog clock.
For detailed instructions on setting either clock, see Clock (With Date
Display) on page 5‑6 or Clock (Without Date Display) on page 5‑7.
Turning the Digital Clock On or Off
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Select Clock Displayed.
4. Press the MENU/SELECT button to turn the clock on or off.
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Setting the Time and Date
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Select Set Time or Set Date.
4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to adjust the highlighted value.
5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the next value.
6. To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date Settings menu, press the BACK
0 button at any time or press
the MENU/SELECT knob after adjusting the minutes or year.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
4. Press the MENU/SELECT button to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format.
Setting the Month & Day Format
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Highlight Month & Day Format.
4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select MM/DD (month/day) or DD/MM (day/month).
Setting the Auto Time Adjust
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Highlight Auto Time Adjust.
4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to turn Auto Time Adjust on or off.

Satellite Radio

Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming.
XM Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information refer to:
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www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).
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www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑14.
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Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPods laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system.
For more information, see Auxiliary
Devices (Radio with CD) on page 7‑28 or Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM) on page 7‑31.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system, microphone, and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
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See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑46 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑47 or Bluetooth
®
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(Voice Recognition) on page 7‑51.

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio steering wheel controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
$ i : Press to silence the
vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call.
_ SRC ^ : Press to select an
audio source.
Toggle up or down to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track.
+
x −: Press + to increase
the volume; press − to decrease the volume.
For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3.
b g : Press to interact with the
available Bluetooth or OnStar systems.
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Cruise Control

5 : Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off.
\ : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate.
SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down toward SET/- to set a speed and activate cruise control, or to make the vehicle decelerate.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑44.

Navigation System

The vehicle's navigation system (if equipped) provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See the Navigation System manual for more information.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.
The DIC buttons are located below the climate control system.
MENU: Press this button to get to the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu.
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through the items in each menu. A small marker will move along the page as you scroll through the items. This shows where each page is in the menu.
SET/CLR: Use this button to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed.
For more information, see Driver
Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22.

Vehicle Personalization

Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the audio system controls. These features include:
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Climate and Air Quality
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Comfort and Convenience
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Collision/Detection Systems
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Language
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Lighting
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Power Door Locks
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Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
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Return to Factory Settings
See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If available, the rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). The display will appear on either the inside rearview mirror or navigation screen, if equipped.
To clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑48.
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Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation.
The URPA system can be turned on and off using the infotainment system controls. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32 for more information.
See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑46 for more information.
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Roof Rack System

The roof rack cross rails can be locked in four positions along the roof rack side rails. Lift the lever to release and move the cross rail. Push the lever down to completely engage into the side rail holes. Slide the cross rails back and forth until the lock pins engage in the holes and a click is heard.
When the roof rack is not in use, lock one cross rail at the furthest forward position and lock the other cross rail at the furthest rearward position to reduce wind noise. See Roof Rack System on page 4‑3.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are four accessory power outlets in the following locations: below the CD slot, inside the center console storage, on the rear of the center console storage, and in the rear cargo compartment.
To use the outlets, remove the cover and close when not in use.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑7.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started.
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To turn off traction control, press and release console.
appropriate DIC message displays. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑26.
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Press and release g again to turn traction control back on.
For more information, see Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑41.
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