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Chevrolet Traverse 2011 User Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-31
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
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.. . . . . . 5-41
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-48
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-35
Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-46
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-24
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-27
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-30
Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-32
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-34
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-57
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Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-89
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-6
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 11-9
Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1
Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-16
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
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.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20759682 A First Printing
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.
©
2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

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

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

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

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

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
g : Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors
} : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
_ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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2 NOTES
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In Brief

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated and Ventilated
Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 1-10
Sensing System for
Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-14
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-18
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . 1-19
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (With DIC Buttons) . . . 1-19
Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-21
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Performance and Maintenance
StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-22
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 1-23
®
OnStar
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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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 page 5‑5
B. Instrument Cluster
page 5‑11
.
on
.
C. Steering Wheel Controls
page 5‑2
.
D. Instrument Panel Storage
page 4‑1
.
on
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E. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑6.
F. Air Vents on page 8‑12.
G. Exterior Lamp Controls
page 6‑1
.
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H. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑4.
I. Data Link Connector (DLC).
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 5‑16
.
J. Cruise Control on page 9‑32.
K. Steering Wheel Adjustment
page 5‑2
.
on
L. Horn on page 5‑4.
M. Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons (If Equipped). See
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) page 5‑24
or Driver Information
on
Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29.
N. Climate Control Systems
page 8‑1
(If Equipped).
on
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on page 8‑4
(If Equipped).
O. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into
Park on page 9‑20.
P. Power Outlets on page 5‑8.
Q. Rear Window Wiper/Washer
page 5‑6
.
Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See
StabiliTrak page 9‑30
Tow/Haul Mode
®
System
.
on page 9‑27
on
(If Equipped) .
Power Liftgate. See Liftgate
page 2‑9
R. Heated Front Seats
page 3‑9
S. Hazard Warning Flashers
page 6‑3
(If Equipped).
on
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on
.
T. Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
on page 5‑15
(If Equipped).
U. Glove Box on page 4‑1.
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Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.
Press K to unlock the driver door.
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 the vehicle.
& until the liftgate
L and release to locate
L and hold for more
Press than two seconds to sound the panic alarm.
L again to cancel the
Press panic 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
3. Immediately after completing
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.
Q.
Step 2, press and hold the parking lamps flash.
/ 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
page 2‑5
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on

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.
Q or K
Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the controls are located on the front doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors.
See Power Door Locks
page 2‑8
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on

Liftgate

To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touchpad under the liftgate handle. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid.
Power Liftgate
On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it.
.
Press and hold the liftgate button
& on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
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.
Press the liftgate button on the center console.
.
Press the touchpad switch on the outside liftgate handle.
For more information see Liftgate
on page 2‑9
.

Windows

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the doors.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.
For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑19.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats
1. Pull the handle under the seat to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.
Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment for more information.
on page 3‑3
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Power Seats
A. Power Seat Adjustment Control
B. Reclining Seatbacks
C. Lumbar Adjustment
Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control (A) forward or rearward.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment
page 3‑4
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on
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward.
See Reclining Seatbacks
page 3‑7
Press the front or rear of the control (C) to increase or decrease lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment
page 3‑6
.
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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
page 2‑16
for more information.
on
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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 the memory positions, 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 Seat and Mirrors” under Power Seat Adjustment
page 3‑4 Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41
and Vehicle
for more information.
on
Easy Exit Driver Seat
The easy exit driver seat 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 Seat and Mirrors” under Power Seat Adjustment
page 3‑4 Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41
and Vehicle
for more information.
on

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 3‑11.
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Third Row Seats

The third row seats can be folded forward or removed.
Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the seat and push the seatback forward.
See Third Row Seats on page 3‑13.

Heated Seats

Heated Front Seats
On vehicles with this feature, the heated seat controls are located on the center console. The engine must be running to operate them.
I : Press to turn on the heated seatback.
J : Press to turn on or off the heated seat and seatback.
See Heated Front Seats
page 3‑9
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Heated and Ventilated Seats

On vehicles with this feature, the controls are on the center console.
H : Press to ventilate. J : Press to heat.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑10.

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 Adjustment on page 3‑3.
on page 3‑2
and Seat
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Safety Belt

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts on page 3‑16.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑19.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑24.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) page 3‑56
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Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

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 3‑39
for more
information.
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Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors
Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest.
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror.
3. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
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 the original position.
Interior Mirror
If equipped, a manual inside rearview mirror can be adjusted so that the driver can see behind the vehicle more clearly. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. Use the day/night adjustment to help prevent glare from the headlamps behind you. Move the lever located at the base of the mirror, to the right for nighttime use and to the center for daytime use.
For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will move automatically to reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. 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 2‑18.
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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.

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: Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to the extended position so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
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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 6‑4.

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.
2: Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps.
For more information, see:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls page 6‑1
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System page 6‑3
.
Delayed Headlamps page 6‑3
.
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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 : Turns the wipers off.
6 : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the
band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
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1 : Slow wipes.
2 : Fast wipes.
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 (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed.
Y (Wash): Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The window wiper will also come on.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
page 5‑5 Washer on page 5‑6.
and Rear Window Wiper/
on

Climate Controls

A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Air Conditioning
E. REAR (Rear Climate Control)
F. Air Recirculation
G. Rear Window Defogger
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
A. Fan Control
B. AUTO
C. Defrost
D. Air 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
page 8‑1 Climate Control System page 8‑4
information about the rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control
System (Rear Climate Control Only) on page 8‑10 Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑11.
or Dual Automatic
(If Equipped). For more
or Rear Climate
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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 down hill 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 9‑26.

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.
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© ¨ : Seek or scan stations.
4 : Change the display between 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 7‑2.
For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System Seat Audio (RSA) System page 7‑44
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.
on page 7‑35
for more information.
and Rear
on
Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or
XM stations.
See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑6.
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 vehicles specific audio system, see Clock
page 5‑8
G 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 counter‐clockwise.
f clockwise or
on
.

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.
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Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as
®
iPod
, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, 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
page 7‑33
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s 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

w / x : Press to change favorite
radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod
®
or USB device.
b g : Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with
®
OnStar
or Bluetooth systems.
e − e : Increases or decreases
+
volume.
c : Press to reject an incoming
call, or to end a call.
SRCE : Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
¨ : Press to seek the next radio
station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod
For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
®
or USB device.
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Cruise Control

T : Press to turn cruise control on
and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on.
+ 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 9‑32.

Navigation System

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

Driver Information Center (DIC) (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)
information.
on page 5‑41
for more
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.
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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) Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) page 5‑29
.
on page 5‑24
on

Storage Compartments

or
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
page 4‑2
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on

Power Outlets

The vehicle may have four accessory power outlets that 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.
.
Under the center floor console cupholder.
.
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 9‑18
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 2‑21
.
.

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 Vehicle Messages
on page 5‑31
.
Press and release 5 again to turn on traction control system.
For more information, see
StabiliTrak
5 located on the
.
®
System on page 9‑30.

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 9‑12
light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
. The warning
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During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑45
.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit
on page 10‑61
operating information.
for complete
If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat
page 10‑58
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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
page 10‑1 1
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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. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to give minor repair information or make towing arrangements.
For more information see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑8.
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Roadside Assistance and OnStar (United States and Canada)
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the
and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.
Online Owner Center (United States and Canada)
The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more.
Sign up today at:
www.chevyownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).
Q button
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OnStar
For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.
®
How OnStar Service Works
Q : Push this blue button to
connect to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions.
] : Push this red emergency
button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.
X : Push this button for hands‐free,
voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation.
Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on
all vehicles. For more information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; or
press
Q to speak with an
OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box.
OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information.
OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times.
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