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

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

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features... . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Interior Mirrors . . . . . ...... . . . . . 2-17

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Vehicle Messages. . . . . . . . . . . .5-26

Vehicle Personalization. . . . . . . 5-33

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-32

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42

Voice Recognition. . . . . . . . . . . .7-68

Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . .7-75

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . .8-1

Air Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-30

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-35

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-50

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . .10-34

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-69

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Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-71

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Recommended Fluids . . . . . . . 11-12

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Identification. . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Using this Manual

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, SS, and

the SS Emblem 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

Litho in U.S.A.

Part No. 22922170 A First Printing

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

{

Text marked { Danger provides

information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.

Danger

Warning

{

Text marked { Warning provides

information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury.

Caution

{

Text marked { Caution provides

information that may indicate a hazard that could result in injury or death. It could also result in possible damage to the vehicle.

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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.”

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) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

(if equipped)

$ : 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/StabiliTrak

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 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

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

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

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-11

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-13

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-15

Automatic Parking

Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-17

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents on page 8-6.

2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and

Lane-Change Signals on page 6-3.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-21.

3. Paddle Shifter Up. See Manual Mode on page 9-24.

4. Cruise Control on page 9-32.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-44 (If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-40 (If

Equipped).

5. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7.

6. Horn on page 5-3.

7. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2.

8. Paddle Shifter Down. See Manual Mode on page 9-24.

9. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.

10. Ignition. See Ignition Positions on page 9-15.

11. Solar Sensor. See Dual

Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

12. Infotainment. See Overview on page 7-2.

13. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.

14. Hood Release. See Hood on page 10-4.

15. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-4.

16. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-23.

17. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2.

18. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-6.

19. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-22.

20. Electric Parking Brake on page 9-27.

21. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-30.

Front and Rear Parking Assist Button. See Assistance

Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-36.

Automatic Parking Assist (APA) Button (If Equipped). See

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-36.

22. Power Outlets on page 5-4 (Out of View).

23. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

24. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-3.

25. CD Player Eject Button. SeeCD Player on page 7-32.

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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 may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

The RKE transmitter can have one of the two symbols for the remote trunk release.

Press this button to extend the key. The key can be used for 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 or Y : Press and hold until

the trunk begins to move.

7 : Press and release to initiate

vehicle locator. Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the

panic alarm. Press cancel the panic alarm.

7 again to

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/ : Press Q and release and then

immediately press and hold four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle.

See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

/ for

Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold

least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

When the engine 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.

/ for at

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, do one of the following:

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 vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-8.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the doors from the outside:

Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

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Use the key in the driver door. Turn the key toward the rear to lock all doors. Turn the key toward the front to unlock the driver door. Turn the key again toward the front to unlock all doors.

To lock or unlock the doors from the inside:

Press Q or K.

Push the door lock knob on the top of the door to lock.

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Pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pulling the handle again unlatches the door.

See Door Locks on page 2-10 or Power Door Locks on page 2-11.

Windows

Press the switch down to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it.

The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-18.

Express Window Operation

Windows with an express-down or express-up feature allow the window to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. Pull a window switch up or press it down all the way, release it, and the window goes up or down automatically. Stop the window by pressing or pulling the switch in the same direction a second time, or by briefly operating the switch to the first detent in either direction.

See Power Windows on page 2-18.

Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

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 rear of the control up or down.

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

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See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.

Lumbar Adjustment

To increase or decrease lumbar support, slide the switch forward or rearward.

See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4.

Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4.

Memory Features

The SET, "1," "2," and “3” buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions.

See Memory Seats on page 3-5 and

Vehicle Personalization on page 5-33.

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Heated and Ventilated Seats

{ or C to ventilate the driver

Press or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-6.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating

The buttons are below the air vents on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press

L or M to heat the driver or

passenger seat.

position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.

See Head Restraints on page 3-2 and Power 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 3-8.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-9.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-34.

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Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See

Passenger Sensing System on page 3-20.

The passenger airbag status indicator lights in the rearview mirror are visible when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-11.

Mirror Adjustment

Manual Rearview Mirror

Adjust the rearview mirror to view the area behind the vehicle.

Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to reduce glare.

Exterior Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

1. With the ignition on, press the switch (2) to select the left or right mirror.

2. Press the arrows (1) to adjust the mirror.

3. Adjust the mirror to see a little of the vehicle, and the area behind the vehicle.

Keep the switch (2) in the center when not adjusting the mirrors.

Folding Mirrors

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 it to its original position.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down and in or out for a comfortable position.

3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the tilt and telescope lever while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps are in the overhead console.

+ : Press to turn the lamp on

or off.

4 : Press to automatically turn on

the lamps when a door is opened, the vehicle is unlocked, or the ignition is turned off.

Reading Lamps

The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.

Press

( or ) to turn the lamp

on or off.

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The rear reading lamps are in the headliner.

( or ) to turn the lamp

Press on or off.

For more information on interior lamps, see:

Dome Lamps on page 6-4

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-4

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

O : Briefly turn to this position to

turn the automatic light control off or on again.

AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2

Fog Lamps on page 6-3

Windshield Wiper/Washer

With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper speed.

HI: Use for fast wipes.

LO: Use for slow wipes.

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INT: Move the windshield wiper

lever to INT. Turn the on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.

x INT band

8 : For a single wipe, briefly move

the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down.

n L : Pull the lever toward you to

spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.

Climate Controls

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

1. Driver Temperature Control

2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

3. Air Conditioning

4. Air Delivery Mode Controls

5. Front Defrost

6. ZONE

7. Passenger Temperature Control

8. Recirculation

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9. Fan Control

10. Rear Window Defogger

See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

Transmission

Automatic Transmission

P (Park)

R (Reverse)

N (Neutral)

D (Drive)

+ (Plus)/− (Minus): For Sport Shift mode, move the shift lever to D (Drive), then push to the right.

While in Sport Shift mode, move the shift lever to the + (Plus) or − (Minus) position to enable Active Select mode.

See Automatic Transmission on page 9-22.

Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio functions can be controlled through the steering wheel controls.

b / g : Press to interact with

Bluetooth or voice recognition. See

Bluetooth on page 7-75, OnStar Overview on page 14-1, or Voice Recognition on page 7-68.

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$ / i : Press to decline an

incoming call, or to end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. Press to cancel voice recognition.

Cruise Control

_ SRC ^ : Press to select an

audio source.

Use the thumbwheel to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD track, MP3 track, USB track, and Bluetooth Audio track.

_ SRC to skip to the next song

Use or show using Pandora or Stitcher. See Pandora Internet Radio on

page 7-22 or Stitcher Internet Radio on page 7-27.

x −: Press + to increase the

volume. Press − to decrease.

See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2.

1 : 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 briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or hold upwards to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed.

See Cruise Control on page 9-32.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press

and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.

\: Use the band to scroll

through the items in each menu.

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3. MENU: Press to display the DIC

menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-21.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator when a vehicle is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-40.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

If equipped, LDW is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The

LDW indicator, a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the indicator will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound.

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-44.

@, appears green if

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

If equipped, SBZA will detect vehicles in the next lane over in the vehicle's side blind zone area. When this happens, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9-42.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the center stack display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-36.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If equipped, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.

The vehicle may also be equipped with Front Parking Assist.

See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9-35.

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Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

If equipped, the APA system helps to search for and maneuver the vehicle into parallel parking spots using automatic steering, DIC displays, and beeps. When the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h

(18 mph), press the APA button, to enable the system.

See the “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)” information under Assistance

Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-36.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

The vehicle has an accessory power outlet on the center stack and inside the center console storage.

To use the outlet, the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. Remove the cover to access the outlet and replace when not in use.

See Power Outlets on page 5-4.

Sunroof

If equipped, the sunroof switches are on the overhead console. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions

on page 9-15 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-18.

Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of the switch (1) to open or close the sunroof. The sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be closed manually.

Express Open: Press and release the front of the switch (1) to express-open the sunroof.

Vent/Close: Press and hold the rear of the switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the front of the switch (2) to close.

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The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.

Anti-Pinch Feature

If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof then returns to the full-open position.

See Sunroof on page 2-20.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

The StabiliTrak 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 traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak

button

g on the center console.

i illuminates in the instrument

cluster.

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

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To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold

the TCS/StabiliTrak button the center console, until

g on

i and

g illuminate in the instrument

cluster.

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

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-30.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on,

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stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-42.

Engine Oil Life System

The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver

Information Center (DIC) on page 5-21.

2. Press and hold the SET/CLR button on the DIC while the Oil Life display is active. The oil life will change to 100%.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

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

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

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-8.

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

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

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

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

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

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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

The battery is located in the trunk, behind a trim panel, on the driver side. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label.

See Battery on page 10-20.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-243-8872

TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438

As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.

See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

OnStar

If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

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Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-11

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-17

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-17

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-14

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-15

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Keys

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Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.

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The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for all locks.

Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button to retract the key.

See your dealer if a new key is needed.

If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick.

If locked out of the vehicle, see

Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15.

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:

Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.

If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.

The RKE transmitter can have one of these two symbols for the remote trunk release.

Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.

The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking. See “Remote Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-33. If a

passenger door is open when pressed, all doors lock. If the driver

door is open when doors lock except the driver door. These settings can be modified. See “Open Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-33.

Q is

Q is pressed, all

Pressing theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-14.

Q may also arm the

K (Unlock): Press to unlock the

driver door or all doors. See “Remote Door Unlock” under

Vehicle Personalization on page 5-33. The turn signal

indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. See “Remote Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-33.

Pressing theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-14.

K may also disarm the

V or Y (Remote Trunk

Release): Press and hold until the trunk begins to move.

7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic

Alarm): Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold

7 for at least three seconds to

sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash

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until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN.

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): Press

and release press and hold

four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-8.

Q then immediately

/ for at least

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door

When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, all passenger doors will unlock. Pull the door handle to unlatch the door.

Keyless Access Operation

Some vehicles have a Keyless Access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors without removing the RKE transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be buttons on the outside door handles.

The vehicle can be customized to always unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock button press. See

Vehicle Personalization on page 5-33.

Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

It has been more than five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press.

Two lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has been opened and all doors are now closed.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors

When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors.

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Any vehicle door has been opened and all doors are now closed.

Passive Locking

This feature will lock the vehicle several seconds after all doors are closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior or none remain in the interior.

Temporary Disable of Passive Locking Feature

Temporarily disable the passive locking by pressing and holding

on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain

disabled until is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.

To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Remote Lock/Unlock/ Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-33.

Q on the interior door

Keyed Access

To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery, see Door Locks on page 2-10.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Any remaining transmitters will need to be reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.

Programming with a Recognized Transmitter

A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off

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and all of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you.

1. Place the recognized transmitter in the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area.

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2. Insert the new vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.

3. Remove the recognized transmitter and place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket.

4. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 10 seconds to exit programming mode.

Programming without a Recognized Transmitter

If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you.

1. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

The DIC displays will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

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