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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-1

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

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-3

Vehicle Features ..... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-15

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-21

Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 2-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 2-15

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-34

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-60

Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . 3-1

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3-3

Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3-9

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 3-16

Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 3-39

Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 3-42

Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . 3-46

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3-52

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-3

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 4-52

Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-29

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Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-3

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 6-5

Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41

Bulb Replacement . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-50

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93

Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-101

Electrical System . .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-102

Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 6-108

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

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, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and HHR 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.

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.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20840901 B Second Printing

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Liftgate . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Windows . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Seat Adjustment . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-6

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Heated Seats . .... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-9

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Safety Belts . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Mirror Adjustment . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 1-12

Interior Lighting . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-12

Exterior Lighting . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-13

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

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

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-18

Cruise Control . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-19

Storage Compartments . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-20

Power Outlets . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-21

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑21.

B. Cruise Control

C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.

D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑24.

E. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑5.

Windshield Washer on page 4‑6.

F. Instrument Panel Storage on page 3‑46.

G. Traction Control System (TCS)

(If Equipped).

Electronic Stability Control (ESC). See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5‑6.

H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑27.

I. Rear Side Cargo Door Buttons (If Equipped). See

Rear Side Cargo Door on page 3‑12.

J. Hood Release on page 6‑12.

K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See

Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑38.

L. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp on page 4‑34.

M. Horn on page 4‑3.

N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

(If Equipped).

on page 4‑8

(If Equipped).

on page 5‑8

on page 4‑81

O. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑14.

P. Audio System(s) on page 4‑52.

Q. Climate Control System on page 4‑18.

R. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 4‑7.

S. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See Manual

Transmission Operation Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑28.

T. Accessory Power Outlet(s)

(If Equipped).

Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑18.

U. Fog Lamps

V. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.

W. Glove Box on page 3‑46.

on page 4‑13

on page 3‑31

on page 4‑16

(If Equipped).

and

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.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 18 m (60 feet) away from the vehicle.

Press K to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within

five seconds to unlock all remaining doors.

Q to lock all doors.

Press

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

Press and hold one second to open the rear driver or passenger side door.

L and release to locate the vehicle.

Press

* or + for approximately

L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic

Press alarm.

L again to cancel the panic alarm.

Press

See Keys

(RKE) System Operation on page 3‑5.

on page 3‑3

and Remote Keyless Entry

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

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and

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.

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.

hold

/ until the turn signal lamps flash.

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Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7.

/ until the parking lamps turn off.

The power door lock switches are on the front doors.

Door Locks

From outside the vehicle, unlock the door using either the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

From inside, use the manual lock knobs located at the top of the door panel near the window.

See Door Locks on page 3‑9.

Power Door Locks

Press the top or bottom of the switch to unlock or lock the doors.

For more information see Power Door Locks

page 3‑10

Liftgate

Open the liftgate by pressing the touchpad located in the handle above the license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise by itself.

See Liftgate

on page 3‑12

for more information.

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Windows

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows.

Press the front of the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.

For more information, see Power Windows

page 3‑17

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust the seat:

1. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock it.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.

See Manual Seats

on page 2‑4

for more information.

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Power Seats

Power Lumbar

To adjust a power seat, if available:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front of the seat by moving the front of the control up or down.

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

See Power Seat

on page 2‑5

for more information.

If available, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the control when the seatback reaches the desired level of support.

See Power Lumbar

on page 2‑6

for more information.

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Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the 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.

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.

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2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

See Reclining Seatbacks information.

on page 2‑8

for more

Second Row Seats

The seatbacks can be folded flat.

For detailed instructions for lowering the seatback(s), see Split Folding Rear Seat on page 2‑12.

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Heated Seats

If available, the buttons are on the climate control panel.

Press the button once to turn on the heated seat at the high setting. Both lights below the heated seat symbol turn on. Press the button a second time to change to the low setting. Only the bottom light is on when the low setting is selected. Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off.

See Heated Seats

on page 2‑6

for more information.

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

page 2‑2

and Manual Seats on page 2‑4.

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Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑15.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑19.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑28.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑45

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this.

If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

United States Canada

See Passenger Sensing System important information.

on page 2‑68

for

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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, located beneath the control pad, to adjust the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Press the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.

Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.

Interior Mirror

Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind the vehicle. To avoid glare from the headlamps behind you, push the tab, located at the base of the mirror, toward you for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.

Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑39.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Pull the lever up to lock in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The front and rear dome lamps turn on when any door is opened. To turn on all dome lamps with the doors closed, turn the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel located to the right of the steering wheel and above the radio, completely to the right.

Reading Lamps

There are reading lamps located on the front and rear dome lamps.

To turn the front reading lamps on or off, press the lamp lens. To turn the rear reading lamps on or off, press the button next to the lamp.

For more information, see:

Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑14.

Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4‑14.

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Exterior Lighting

The lever is on the left side of the steering column.

5 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and

taillamps.

; : Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only.

AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night.

O : This position is the momentary Off/On switch for

the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when the vehicles with an automatic transmission are in P (Park) and vehicles with a manual transmission have the parking brake set and the vehicle is not moving.

For more information, see:

Headlamps on page 4‑11.

Fog Lamps on page 4‑13.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑12.

Automatic Headlamp System on page 4‑12.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering wheel.

1 : Fast wipes. 6 : Slow wipes. &: Sets a delay between wipes.

6 : When the lever is in the delay position, turn the band

up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

During intermittent wiping mode, the delay cycle time is sensitive to vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases the delay cycle time decreases and wiper movement occurs more frequently.

9: Turns the windshield wipers off.

8: Single wipe, move the lever to

release it. Several wipes, hold lever on

Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin.

z and then

z longer.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

The rear window wiper/washer button is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls.

5 : Press to turn on the intermittent wiping setting that

has a longer delay.

Y : Press to wash and wipe the window. Z : Press to turn on an intermittent setting that has a

shorter delay.

See Windshield Wipers

Washer Washer on page 4‑7.

on page 4‑6

on page 4‑5

, and Rear Window Wiper/

, Windshield

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Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

A. Temperature Control

B. Fan Control

C. Air Delivery Mode

Control

See Climate Control System on page 4‑18.

D. Air Conditioning

E. Outside Air

F. Air Recirculation

G. Rear Window Defogger

Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown

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 : For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features,

press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA song. Song title information will be displayed on the top line of the display while the artist information will be displayed on the bottom line, if the information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. When information is not available, "No Info" displays.

For more information about these and other radio features, see Audio System(s)

Radio(s) on page 4‑54.

on page 4‑52

and

Storing a Favorite Station

Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as either favorites or presets.

For radios with a FAV button, 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.

For radios without a FAV button, up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered buttons.

See Radio(s) on page 4‑54.

Setting the Clock

To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB port or Radio with a Single CD (MP3) player:

1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press the softkey located below any one of the

5. Increase or decrease the time or date by

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Setting the Clock

page 4‑53

O to turn the radio on.

H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,

minute, month, day, and year) displays.

tabs that you want to change.

turning

f clockwise or counterclockwise.

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.

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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)

page 4‑54

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 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 4‑54.

, laptop computers,

Steering Wheel Controls

If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted using the controls on the right side of the steering wheel.

e + / e − : Increases or decreases volume. w / x : Press to change radio stations, select tracks

on a CD, or to select tracks and navigate 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 the OnStar systems.

c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.

For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑81.

or Bluetooth

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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 4‑73.

The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel.

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.

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INFO: Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays.

r : Press to reset some vehicle information displays,

select a personalization setting, or acknowledge a warning message.

For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑38.

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Vehicle Personalization

Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. These features include:

Oil Life Reset

Units

RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback

Door Lock and Unlock Settings

Language

See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑46.

Cruise Control

The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel.

J: Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. The indicator light on the button comes on when the cruise control is on and goes off when the cruise control is turned 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.

For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4‑8.

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Storage Compartments

Vehicles with a panel/cargo cover feature can be adjusted into four positions.

Place the panel lower position for additional cargo space above it.

Place the panel in the upper position to conceal the cargo area.

There is also a center position and a sideways position that allows access to the rear cargo area.

For more information, see Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover on page 3‑48.

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Power Outlets

Accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

There are two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel below the climate controls and at the rear of the center console. There may be another outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side.

Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.

See Accessory Power Outlet(s)

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑18.

on page 4‑16

and

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 d on the instrument panel.

appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑41.

Press and release the button again to turn on traction control.

For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑8.

F illuminates and the

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off both traction control and Electronic Stability Control, press and

hold

d until F illuminates and the appropriate

DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑41.

Press and release the button again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 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

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

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑59.

on page 5‑23

. The warning light

on page 6‑58

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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 complete operating information.

If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see

Changing a Flat Tire on page 6‑80.

on page 6‑73

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. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.

2. Press the information and reset buttons on the Driver Information Center (DIC) at the same time to enter the personalization menu.

3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes until the DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET.

4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will tell you the system has been reset.

5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

For vehicles with the 2.2L (VIN Code V) or

for

2.4L (VIN Code B) engines, you can also reset the system as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.

3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, then start the engine.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑20.

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)

use only the unleaded gasoline described under

Gasoline Octane on page 6‑6.

on page 6‑7

. For all other vehicles,

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Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, 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.

Battery

This vehicle has a maintenance free battery located in the cargo area. Access to the battery is not necessary to jump start the vehicle. There are positive (+) and negative (−) terminals in the engine compartment.

See Battery

page 6‑36

on page 6‑35

and Jump Starting

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872)

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements.

See Roadside Assistance Program

on page 8‑7

more information.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar

If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the

Q button and the current GPS location will be sent

to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location to get you the help you need.

Online Owner Center

The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more.

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