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Chevrolet Traverse 2016 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 107
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 163
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 215
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 341
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 357
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 367
OnStar ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
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2 Introduction

Introduction

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.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23208706 B Second Printing
This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 USA

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, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
©
2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
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 : Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page — “see page.”
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 ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
(if equipped)
$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
# : 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
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} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
_ : Tow/Haul Mode
t : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
®
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In Brief

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated and Cooled Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... . . 17
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 23
Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls (Radio
without Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . 24
Steering Wheel Controls (Radio
with Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(With DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 27
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Universal Remote System . . . . . 27
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 27
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 28
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 29
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents 0 213ii.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
ii (Out of View).
0 158
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 110
ii (Out of View).
3. Instrument Cluster 0 117
ii.
4. Instrument Panel Storage 0 102
ii.
5. CD Player. See CD Player (Radio without Touchscreen)
ii or CD Player (Radio with
0 181 Touchscreen) 0 183
6. Infotainment 0 163
ii.
ii.
7. Passenger Sensing System
ii.
0 77
8. Hazard Warning Flashers
ii.
0 158
9. Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 57
ii (If Equipped).
10. Rear Window Wiper/Washer
ii.
0 111
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 247
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 250
Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode 0 236
Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped). See Liftgate 0 39
11. Power Outlets 0 114
12. USB Port. See Auxiliary
Devices 0 192
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0 233
14. Climate Control Systems 0 204 (If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 207
15. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) 0 129 Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) 0 134
Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 239
ii.
ii (If Equipped).
ii (If Equipped).
ii.
ii.
ii.
ii (If Equipped).
ii or Driver
16. Steering Wheel Controls (Radio with Touchscreen)
ii or Steering Wheel
0 109 Controls (Radio without Touchscreen) 0 108
ii (If
Equipped).
ii.
17. Horn 0 110
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment
ii.
0 108
ii.
19. Cruise Control 0 241
ii.
ii.
20. Dome Lamp Override. See
Dome Lamps 0 160
ii.
Instrument Panel Illumination
ii
Control 0 159
21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
ii.
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 123
22. Parking Brake 0 238
ii.
ii.
23. Hood Release. See Hood
ii.
0 267
ii.
Fog Lamps 0 159
ii (If
24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 156
ii.
Equipped).
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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.
Press two seconds to sound the panic alarm.
8 until the liftgate
L and release to locate the
L and hold for more than
L again to cancel the panic
Press alarm.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 33
ii.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately, press and hold for at least four seconds or until the parking lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:
.
Press and hold parking lamps turn off.
/ until the
/
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Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35
ii.

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.
K or Q
Power Door Locks
Base Model
In Brief 9
Q : Press to lock the doors.
See Power Door Locks 0 37
ii.

Liftgate

To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle and lift up. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid.
Power Liftgate
If equipped with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it.
.
Press and hold Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
8 on the
Uplevel Model
K : Press to unlock the doors.
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.
.
O.
Press
Press the touch pad on the outside liftgate handle.
See Liftgate 0 39
ii.

Windows

Uplevel Shown, Base Similar
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.
For more information, see Power
Windows 0 47
ii.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats
1. Seat Adjustment Handle
2. Driver Seat Height
Adjustment Lever
3. Seatback Lever
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Lift the handle (1) under the seat to unlock it.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position, and then release the handle (1).
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3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Move the lever (2) up or down to raise or lower the seat.
Use the lever (3) to adjust the seatback.
See Seat Adjustment 0 53
Reclining Seatbacks 0 55
ii and
ii.
Power Seats
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (1) forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control (1) up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control (1) up or down.
.
Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control (2) forward or rearward.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 55
.
Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control (3).
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 54
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 54
1. Seat Adjustment Control
2. Seatback Control
3. Lumbar Control
To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

Memory Features

ii.
If equipped, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors.
ii.
ii.
See Memory Seats 0 56 Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) 0 145
ii.
ii and
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Second Row Seats

1. If the second row seat is in the full rear position, adjust it forward to allow the third row seat to fold fully flat.
2. Remove anything on or under the seat.
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 0 58
ii.

Third Row Seats

The third row seatbacks can be
3. 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.
folded forward, and the seats can be removed.
To fold the third row seatback:
4. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner.
5. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat.
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6. Push the seatback forward to lay flat.
See Third Row Seats 0 60
ii.

Heated and Cooled Front Seats

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 Cooled Front Seats
0 57
ii.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons
Shown, Heated Seat Buttons
Similar
If equipped, the buttons are on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.
I : If equipped, press to heat the
seatback only.
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.
See Head Restraints 0 52
Adjustment 0 53
H : If equipped, press to cool the
entire seat.
J : Press to heat the seat and
seatback.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 63
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 64
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 65
ii.
ii and Seat
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 90
ii.
ii.
ii.
ii.
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Passenger Sensing System

The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 121
ii.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors
United States
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 77
ii
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press
2. Press the control pad to adjust
Base Model
o or p to select a
mirror.
the mirror.
3. Return the switch to the center to deselect the mirror.
Uplevel Model
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select a mirror.
2. Press the control pad to adjust the mirror.
3. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror.
Folding Mirrors
For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position.
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For vehicles with power folding mirrors:
1. Press (1) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.
2. Press (2) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.
See Folding Mirrors 0 45
ii.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly view the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See
Manual Rearview Mirror 0 46
ii.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 47
ii.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever 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 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 in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers.
The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome
E DOME OFF : Press the button 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 the button again so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
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
AMBIENT OFF (If Equipped) :
Press the button to turn the ambient lights off. Press the button again to turn ambient lights on.
Reading Lamps
The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control.
Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off.
For more information, see:
.
Dome Lamps 0 160
.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 159
ii.
ii.

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 : Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the other exterior lamps and instrument panel lights.
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; : 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. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.
# : If equipped, it turns the fog
lamps on or off.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 156
.
Fog Lamps 0 159
ii
ii
8 : Use for a single wiping cycle.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
6 : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the
band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
LO : Slow wipes.
HI : Fast wipes.
Windshield Washer

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.
J FRONT : Press the button at the
end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and rear wash button is on the center stack 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
ii and Rear Window Wiper/
0 110 Washer 0 111
ii.
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Climate Controls

1. Fan Control
2. REAR (Rear Climate Control)
3. Temperature Control
4. Recirculation
5. Air Delivery Mode Control
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Air Conditioning
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
1. Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Controls
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. REAR (Rear Climate Control)
See Climate Control Systems 0 204 or Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 207
more information about the rear climate control, see Rear Climate
Control System 0 211 Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) 0 212
6. A/C (Air Conditioning)
7. Recirculation
8. Fan Control
9. Rear Window Defogger
10. Defrost
ii (If Equipped). For
ii or Rear
ii.

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 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:
ii
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
2. Press the + (Plus) or − (Minus) button on the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available.
See Manual Mode 0 235
ii.
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Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

If the vehicle has a base radio it is included in this manual. See the separate infotainment manual for information on the connected radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).

Radio(s)

Radio without Touchscreen
O : Press to turn the system on and
off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
BAND : Press to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM
f : Select radio stations or set Tone
options.
®
, if equipped.
© or ¨ SEEK : Seek or scan
stations or tracks.
4 : Change the display between the
radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition
is off, press
4 to display the time.
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For more information about these and other radio features, see
Operation (Radio without Touchscreen) 0 167 (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 169
ii or Operation
ii.
If equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), see the infotainment manual.
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. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM stations, if equipped.
See AM-FM Radio (Radio without
Touchscreen) 0 172
ii or AM-FM
Radio (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 173
ii.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN,
then press
O to turn the
radio on.
2. Press
H to display HR, MIN,
MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year).
3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels to be changed.
4. To increase or decrease the time or date, turn
f clockwise
or counterclockwise.
See Clock (Radio without
Touchscreen) 0 113 with Touchscreen) 0 114
ii or Clock (Radio
ii.
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Radio with Touchscreen
PUSH/O : Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.
Z : Press to eject a disc from the
CD. See CD Player (Radio without
Touchscreen) 0 181 (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 183
AUX Port : 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external audio devices.
ii or CD Player
ii.
PUSH/SEL : Turn to manually find a station or highlight a menu selection. Press to select a highlighted selection.
D : Press to go to the Home Page.
See “Home Page” in Operation
(Radio without Touchscreen) 0 167 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 169
SRCE : Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, CD, and if equipped, SiriusXM
®
, front auxiliary,
rear auxiliary, and iPod/USB.
FAV : Press to display the favorite list or add a favorite. See Operation
(Radio without Touchscreen) 0 167
ii
or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 169
ii.
© SEEK or SEEK ¨ : Seek or scan
stations and tracks. See Operation
(Radio without Touchscreen) 0 167 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 169
ii.
ii
/ BACK : Press to return to the
previous screen in a menu.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 30 preset stations can be stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if equipped) can be mixed.
1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM main page, press and hold any 1−5 buttons or one of the
ii
ii.
preset screen buttons at the bottom of the screen. After a few seconds, a beep is heard and the new preset information displays on that screen button.
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2. Repeat for each preset.
Setting the Clock
Press Settings on the Home Page, then press the Set Time or Set Date settings screen button to display the different options for setting the time and date.
Set Time:
.
Press the up or down arrows to change the Hours, Minutes, AM, PM, or 24 hour setting on the clock.
.
Press and hold to quickly increase or decrease the time settings.
.
Press OK to save the adjustments.
.
Press the Back or Cancel screen button to cancel the adjustments.
Set Date:
.
Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the Month, Day, and Year settings.
Press and hold to quickly increase or decrease the date settings.
.
Press OK to save the adjustments.
.
Press the Back or Cancel screen button to cancel the adjustments.

Satellite Radio

If equipped, vehicles with a SiriusXM valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM 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 SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
®
satellite radio tuner and a
.
www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
.
www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio (Radio without
Touchscreen) 0 176
ii or Satellite
Radio (Radio with Touchscreen)
ii.
0 179

Portable Audio Devices

The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack on the faceplate and a USB port in the center stack. 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.
If equipped, there are two USB ports on the rear of the center console that can be used for charging only. They can charge devices that draw 2.1 amps or less. See the device’s owner manual for the specification.
See Auxiliary Devices 0 192
ii.
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Bluetooth
The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile
®

Steering Wheel Controls (Radio without Touchscreen)

phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile 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 0 195
ii.
w or c/x : Press to change
favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD, or navigate tracks or folders on an iPod or USB device.
b/g : Press to mute the speakers,
press again to unmute. Press and hold to interact with Bluetooth and
®
OnStar
, if equipped.
c/x : Press to reject an incoming
call, or end a current call.
SRCE : Press to switch between AM, FM, CD, and if equipped, SiriusXM
®
, front auxiliary, rear
auxiliary, and iPod/USB.
¨ : Press to seek the next radio
station, track, or chapter while sourced to the CD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device.
+
e or − e : Press to increase or to
decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls (Radio
with Touchscreen) 0 109 Wheel Controls (Radio without Touchscreen) 0 108
ii or Steering
ii.
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Steering Wheel Controls (Radio with Touchscreen)

Press and hold to mute/pause the system.
¨ : Press to seek the next radio
station, track, or chapter while sourced to the CD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device.
e or − e : Press to increase or to
+
decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls (Radio
with Touchscreen) 0 109 Wheel Controls (Radio without Touchscreen) 0 108

Cruise Control

w or c/x : Press to change
favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD, or navigate tracks or folders on an iPod or USB device.
b/g : Press to interact with
Bluetooth and OnStar
®
, if equipped.
c/x : Press to reject an incoming
call, or end a current call.
SRCE : Press to switch between AM, FM, CD, and if equipped, SiriusXM auxiliary, and iPod/USB.
®
, front auxiliary, rear
ii or Steering
ii.
I : Press to turn cruise control on
or off. The indicator light on the button comes on when the cruise control is on.
+RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.
SET– : Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.
[ : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 241
ii.

Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)

To access the DIC, some vehicles have buttons located on the instrument panel.
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See Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) 0 129 Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) 0 134

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

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) 0 145
ii 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.
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
V, 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 0 247
ii.
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.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

If equipped, LDW may 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
ii.
ii or Driver
LDW light,
@, is green if a lane
marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane without using a turn signal in that direction, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 250
ii.

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

If equipped, SBZA will detect moving 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)
0 249
ii.
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the infotainment system display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
0 243
ii.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

If equipped, the RCTA system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the RVC screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound.
See “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” under Rear Vision Camera
(RVC) 0 243
ii.
avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph) and uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation.
See Parking Assist 0 246

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 center stack below the climate controls.
.
Inside the center console.
.
At the rear of the center console.
.
In the rear cargo area.
To use the outlets, remove the

Parking Assist

If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
cover.
See Power Outlets 0 114 (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and

Universal Remote System

ii.
If equipped, the Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle.
See Universal Remote System
0 152
ii.

Sunroof

On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 230
ii.
ii.
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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin, and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle
Vent : Press the front or rear of the switch to vent or close the sunroof.
Express-open/Express-close :
Press and release the rear or front of the switch to express-open or express-close the sunroof.
See Sunroof 0 49
ii.
in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off traction control and StabiliTrak, press and release
on the center stack, and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 142
.
Press and release turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 239
ii.
4 again to
ii.

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, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended
4
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 222
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.
ii. The
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The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 304
ii.

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
If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display. Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays.
2. Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem until OIL
“100%.” Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.
3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays.
3. Press and hold the set/reset button until “100%” is displayed. Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 272

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
LIFE REMAINING shows
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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
ii.
the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
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