Chevrolet TRAVERSE Owner Manual

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

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

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

Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Keys, Doors, and

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

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

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

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

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-19

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

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

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

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

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-23

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

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

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-5

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-24

Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-40

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-48

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

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

Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-5

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

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

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

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

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36

Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-46

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7-54

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

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

Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

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

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

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14

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

Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-22

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-26

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

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-28

Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-31

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-33

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-51

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

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

Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74

Towing . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-83

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

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

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .11-3

Special Application

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

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 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 . . . . 13-17

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

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

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

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

OnStar Additional

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

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

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Introduction iii

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 TRAVERSE 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.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20906535 A First Printing

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 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

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.

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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.”

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

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

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+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

g : Outside Power Foldaway

Mirrors

} : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode t : Traction Control/StabiliTrak 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 . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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

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

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

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

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 1-10

Head Restraint

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

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

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-11

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

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-14

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

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-18

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-19

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

Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . 1-20

Driver Information Center

(DIC) (With DIC Buttons) . . . 1-20

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-21

Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-21

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

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-22

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

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-22

Tire Sealant and

Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-23

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-23

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 1-24

OnStar

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

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Instrument Panel

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A. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change

Signals on page 6‑4.

Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5.

B. Instrument Cluster on

page 5‑11.

C. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2.

D. Instrument Panel Storage on

page 4‑1.

USB Port (Inside IP Storage).

Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑34

E. Infotainment on page 7‑2.

Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See the separate navigation manual.

F. Air Vents on page 8‑11.

G. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

H. Instrument Panel Illumination

Control on page 6‑5.

I. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17.

J. Cruise Control on page 9‑31.

K. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

L. Horn on page 5‑4.

M. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Buttons (If Equipped). See

Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑24 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29.

N. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 (If Equipped).

Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4

(If Equipped).

O. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into

Park on page 9‑19.

P. Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

Q. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑5.

Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See

StabiliTrak

System on

page 9‑28.

Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑25.

Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped). See Liftgate on page 2‑10.

R. Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats on page 3‑8

(If Equipped).

S. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑4.

T. Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator on page 5‑16.

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Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

Press K to unlock the driver door.

K again within five seconds

Press to unlock all remaining doors.

Q to lock all doors.

Press

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

To open or close the liftgate, press and hold

begins to move.

Press vehicle.

8 until the liftgate

L and release to locate the

L and hold for more than

Press two seconds to sound the panic alarm.

L again to cancel the panic

Press alarm.

See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start

Starting the Vehicle

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

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold

the parking lamps flash.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

/ until

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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition switch on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock a door manually:

From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill.

From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the

vehicle, or press the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Power Door Locks

Base Model

K or Q

Uplevel Model

K : Press to unlock the doors.

Q : Press to lock the doors.

See Power Door Locks on page 2‑8.

Liftgate

To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid.

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Power Liftgate

On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it.

Press and hold 8 on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Press O.

Press the touch pad switch on the outside liftgate handle.

For more information see Liftgate on page 2‑10.

Windows

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

For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑20.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

A. Seat Adjustment Handle

B. Driver Seat Height Adjustment

Lever

C. Seatback Lever

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To adjust a manual seat:

1. Lift the handle (A) under the seat to unlock it.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position, and then release the handle.

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

Move the lever (B) up or down to raise or lower the seat.

Use the lever (C) to adjust the seatback.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5 for more information.

Power Seats

A. Seat Adjustment Control

B. Seatback Control

C. Lumbar Control

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (A) forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down.

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Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control (B) forward or rearward.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control (C).

See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information.

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Memory Features

On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors.

Storing Memory Positions

To save into memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16 for more information.

Not all vehicles will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions.

2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”

To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat and outside mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver.

See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and

Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑40 for more

information.

Easy Exit Driver Seat

This feature can move the seat rearward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.

S : Press to recall the easy exit

seat position. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and

Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑40 for more

information.

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Second Row Seats

The second row seat can be folded to access the third row. Pull the sliding seat lever forward; the seat cushion folds, and the seat slides forward.

See Rear Seats on page 3‑9.

Third Row Seats

The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed.

To fold the third row seatback:

1. Remove anything on or under the seat.

3. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat.

4. Push the seatback forward to lay flat.

See Third Row Seats on page 3‑11 for more information.

2. Disconnect the rear safety belt mini-latch using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into the headliner. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner.

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Heated and Ventilated Seats

Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons

Shown, Heated Seat Buttons

Similar

If available, the buttons are on the center console. To operate, the engine must be running.

I: If available, press to heat the seatback only.

H : If available, press to cool the

entire seat.

J : Press to heat the seat and

seatback.

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8 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 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 3‑14.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑15.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑16.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑47.

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Passenger Sensing System

United States

Canada and Mexico

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 instrument panel when the vehicle is

started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑31 for more information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Base Model

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Press

2. Press the control pad to adjust

3. Return the switch to the center

o or p to select a mirror.

the mirror.

to deselect the mirror.

Uplevel Model

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Press (A) or (B) to select a mirror.

2. Press the control pad to adjust the mirror.

3. Press (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.

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Folding Mirrors

For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position.

For vehicles with power folding mirrors:

1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.

2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.

See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑17.

Interior Mirror

The automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from other vehicle headlamps. Each time the vehicle is started, the dimming feature comes on.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19.

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. Push the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps are located in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers.

The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in.

To manually turn them on, turn the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position.

Dome Lamp Override

The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control.

E DOME OFF: Press the top of the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened.

An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the dome lamps are off. Press near the bottom of the button so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

Reading Lamps

Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off.

For more information, see:

Dome Lamps on page 6‑5.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.

O : Turns the automatic light

control on or off.

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

; : Manual operation of the

parking lamps and other exterior lamps.

5 : Manual operation of the

headlamps and other exterior lamps.

For more information, see:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3.

Delayed Headlamps on page 6‑3.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers.

8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. 9 : Use to turn the wipers off.

6 : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the

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

1 : Slow wipes.

2 : Fast wipes.

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Windshield Washer

J : Press the button at the end

of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.

Z : Press to turn the rear wiper on

and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed.

Y : Press to spray washer fluid on

the rear window. The window wiper will also come on.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑5 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑5.

Climate Controls

A. Fan Control

B. Temperature Control

C. Air Delivery Mode Control

D. Air Conditioning

E. REAR (Rear Climate Control)

F. Recirculation

G. Rear Window Defogger

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System

A. Fan Control

B. AUTO (Auto Operation)

C. Defrost

D. Recirculation

E. REAR (Rear Climate Control)

F. Air Delivery Mode Control

G. Driver Side Temperature Control

H. Display

I. Power (On/Off)

J. Rear Window Defogger

K. Air Conditioning

L. PASS (Passenger)

M. Passenger Side Temperature

Control

See Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 (If

Equipped). For more information about the rear climate control, see

Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) on page 8‑9

or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑10.

Transmission

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode

ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. When using the ERS mode a number will display next to the L, indicating the current gear that has been selected.

To use this feature:

1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).

2. Press the plus/minus button located on the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available.

See Manual Mode on page 9‑24.

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port

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.

the radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition

is off, press

For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑3.

For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System , see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)

System on page 7‑36 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑45 for more information.

Storing a Favorite Station

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.

4 to display the time.

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Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.

See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑7.

Setting the Clock

To set the time and date for the radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port:

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

O to turn the radio on.

press

2. Press

3. Press the pushbutton located

4. To increase or decrease the time

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see Clock on page 5‑8.

H to display HR, MIN,

MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year).

under any one of the labels to be changed.

or date, turn counterclockwise.

f clockwise or

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:

www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).

For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑8.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the instument panel storage area. External devices such as iPods™, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system.

See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑34.

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.

See Bluetooth on page 7‑46.

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Steering Wheel Controls

Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

w and c / x : Press to select

preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or 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.

For vehicles with Bluetooth or

OnStar for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems. See

Bluetooth on page 7‑46 and OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more

information.

systems, press and hold

c / x : Press to reject an

incoming call, or end a current call.

SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for equipped vehicles, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.

For vehicles with the navigation system, press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the navigation manual for more information.

¨ : Press to go to the next radio

station while in AM, FM, or XM™.

For vehicles with or without a navigation system:

¨ to go to the next track or

Press chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot.

¨ to select a track or a folder

Press when navigating folders on an iPod or USB device.

e and − e : Press to increase or

to decrease the volume.

See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2 for more information.

Cruise Control

T : Press to turn cruise control

on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on.

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+ 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 to make the vehicle decelerate.

[ : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9‑31.

Navigation System

If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system.

The navigation system 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 (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.

See the navigation system manual for more information.

Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)

To access the DIC, some vehicles have buttons located on the instrument panel.

V : Press to set or reset certain

functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.

U : Press to customize the feature

settings on your vehicle. See

Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑40 for more

information.

T : Press to display the oil life,

park assist on vehicles with this feature, units, tire pressure readings on vehicles with this feature, and compass calibration and zone setting on vehicles with this feature.

3 : Press this button to display

the odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average economy, timer, fuel used, and average speed.

Some vehicles do not have the buttons shown, however some of the menus can be viewed by using the trip odometer reset stem.

See Driver Information Center (DIC)

(With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑24 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29.

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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. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation.

See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑33 for more information.

Storage Compartments

For vehicles with a second row center console, press the buttons (B) or (C) to access storage areas.

Lift up on (A) for additional storage area.

See Floor Console Storage on page 4‑3.

Power Outlets

The vehicle has 12‐volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

The power outlets are located:

On the instrument panel below the climate controls.

Inside the center floor console.

At the rear of the center floor console.

In the rear cargo area.

To use the outlets, remove the cover.

See Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

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Sunroof

The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.

The switch to operate the front sunroof is on the headliner above the rearview mirror.

Vent: Press the front or rear of the switch to vent or close the sunroof.

Express-open/Express-close:

From the closed position, press and release the rear or front of the switch to express-open or express-close the sunroof.

For more information see Sunroof on page 2‑22.

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System

The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin, and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release

instrument panel, and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑36.

Press and release t again to turn on the traction control system. The StabiliTrak system remains on.

For more information, see

StabiliTrak

t located on the

System on page 9‑28.

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

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

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

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indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑43.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

This vehicle may come with a spare tire and tire changing equipment or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.

See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑57 for complete operating information.

If the vehicle came with a spare tire and tire changing equipment, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑55.

Engine Oil Life System

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. 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. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays.

If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: The vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display. Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays.

3. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the set/reset button until “100%” is displayed. Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.

If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING shows “100%.” Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.

4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10.

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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.

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.

Roadside Assistance Program

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

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

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

Mexico: 01-800-466-0800

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

See Roadside Assistance Program

(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for more

information.

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