Chevrolet Trax 2016 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 86
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 90
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 129
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 191
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 307
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 323
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 334
OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 337
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
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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
TRAX are trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23427377 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.
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
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
savant:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
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.
©
2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction 3
About Driving the Vehicle
As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to
read the driving guidelines in this
manual in the section called “Driving
and Operating” and specifically
Driver Behavior 0 192, Driving
Environment 0 192, and Vehicle
Design 0 192.
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
{
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.
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
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
Warning
Caution
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
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
(if equipped)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
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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
P : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : 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 . . . . . . .... 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 19
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 21
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 23
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 188.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 125.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 123.
3. Instrument Cluster 0 97.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 92.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 92.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 124.
6. Instrument Panel Storage 0 86.
7. Infotainment 0 129.
8. Instrument Panel Storage 0 86.
USB Port 0 147 (Inside
Instrument Panel Storage).
9. Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light. See Safety
Belt Reminders 0 99.
10. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 124.
11. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 211 or Manual
Transmission 0 214.
12. Parking Brake 0 217.
13. Climate Control Systems
0 186.
14. Traction Control/Electronic
Stabilty Control Button. See
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 218.
15. Ignition Positions 0 203.
16. Horn 0 91.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 91.
18. Instrument Panel Storage 0 86
(If Equipped).
19. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 101.
20. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 122.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 126.
Front Fog Lamps 0 125 (If
Equipped).
21. Hood Release. See Hood
0 233.
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 may work up to
30 m (98 ft) away from the vehicle.
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Press the key release button to
extend the key blade. The key can
be used for the ignition and all
locks.
K : Press to unlock the driver door,
all doors, or, if equipped, the locking
fuel door. The hazard warning
flashers may flash.
Q : Press to lock the doors, or,
if equipped, the locking fuel door.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114.
7 : If equipped, press and hold
briefly to initiate vehicle locator.
Press and hold for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. Press again to cancel the
panic alarm.
See Keys 0 24 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 26.
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 turn signal 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.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 28.
/ until the
/
Door Locks
To lock or unlock a door manually:
.
From the inside, to lock the door,
use the lock knob on the top of
the door panel.
.
From the outside, turn the key
toward the front or rear of the
vehicle, or press
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
K or Q on the
Power Door Locks
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Q : Press to lock the doors.
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See Power Door Locks 0 30.
Windows
Liftgate
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull up on the front edge of
To open the liftgate, press K on the
door lock switch or on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to
unlock all doors, then use the touch
pad on the trunk.
Q on the door lock switch or
Press
on the RKE transmitter to lock the
liftgate.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 26.
See Liftgate 0 32.
the switch to raise it. See Power
Windows 0 37.
The switches work when the vehicle
is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 207.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the
handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in
place.
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Height Adjustment
If available, move the lever up or
down to manually raise or lower
the seat.
See Seat Adjustment 0 42.
Power Seats
To adjust the power driver seat,
if available:
.
Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 43.
Lumbar Adjustment
Manual Seat Shown, Power Seat
Similar
If available, press the front or rear of
the switch to increase or decrease
lumbar support. Release the switch
when the desired level of support is
reached.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 43.
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Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Seat Shown, Power Seat
Similar
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
If necessary, move the safety
belt out of the way to access
the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, then release
the lever to lock the seatback
in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to an upright
position:
1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback
returns to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 44.
Second Row Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded
down to increase cargo space.
See Rear Seats 0 47.
Heated Seats
If available, the controls are on the
climate control panel. To operate,
the engine must be running.
Press
M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat.
See Heated Front Seats 0 45.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
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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 41 and Seat
Adjustment 0 42.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 51.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 52.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 75.
Passenger Sensing System
Safety Belts
United States
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 50.
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
Canada
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 63.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle is
started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0 100.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Turn the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
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2. Move the control to adjust the
mirror.
3. Turn the selector switch to
to deselect the mirror.
(
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror to get a
clear view of 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 the glare of headlamps
from behind. See Manual Rearview
Mirror 0 36.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror 0 36.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up,
down, forward, and backward.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Interior Lighting
Front and Rear Dome Lamps
The front dome lamp controls are in
the overhead console.
( : Press to turn the lamps off,
even when a door is open.
H : When the button is returned to
the middle position, the lamps turn
on automatically when a door is
opened.
' : Press to turn on the dome
lamps.
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Reading Lamps
The rear dome lamp controls are in
the headliner above the rear seats.
9 : Press to turn the lamps off,
even when a door is open.
H : When the button is returned to
the middle position, the lamps turn
on automatically when a door is
opened.
R : Press to turn on the dome lamps.
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.
# or $ : Press to turn each lamp
on or off.
For more information about interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 126 or
Courtesy Lamps 0 126.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is to the
left of the steering column on the
instrument panel.
There are four positions:
O : Briefly turn to this position to
turn the automatic lamp control off
or on again.
AUTO : If equipped with the auto
headlamp system, it turns the
headlamps on automatically at
normal brightness, together with the
parking lamps, taillamps, license
plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and
instrument panel lights.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps except the
headlamps.
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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.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
# : If equipped with fog lamps,
press to turn the lamps on or off.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 122
.
Front Fog Lamps 0 125
Windshield Wiper/Washer
INT : Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn the
INT band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several
wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
b : Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is located on the right side of the
steering column.
Move the lever to one of the
following positions:
HI : Use for fast wipes.
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer controls are
on the end of the windshield wiper
lever.
x
ON : Press the upper portion of the
button for continuous rear window
wipes.
OFF : The rear wiper turns off when
the button is returned to the middle
position.
INT : Press the lower portion of the
button to set a delay between
wipes.
m= : Push the windshield wiper
lever forward to spray washer fluid
on the rear window. The lever
returns to its starting position when
released.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 92
and Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 92, If Equipped.
Climate Controls
If equipped with these climate
control systems, the heating,
cooling, and ventilation can be
controlled for the vehicle.
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Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
Climate Control System with
Heater and Air Conditioning
1. Temperature Control
2. Fan Control
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats
5. Recirculation
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Air Conditioning
Climate Control System with
Heater Only
1. Temperature Control
2. Fan Control
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Rear Window Defogger
See Climate Control Systems 0 186.
DSC allows you to shift an
automatic transmission similar to a
manual transmission. To use the
DSC feature:
1. Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) rearward to
M (Manual).
2. Press the + (plus) end of the
button on the side of the shift
lever to upshift, or press the −
(minus) end of the button to
downshift.
See Manual Mode 0 213.
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Manual Transmission
To engage R (Reverse), with the
vehicle stationary, pull up on the
button on the selector lever and
engage the gear. If the gear does
not engage, set the lever in Neutral,
release the clutch pedal, and apply
it again; then repeat gear selection.
See Manual Transmission 0 214.
Up-Shift Light
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, it may have an
up-shift light that indicates when to
shift to the next higher gear for the
best fuel economy.
See Manual Transmission 0 214.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Radio Controls without
Touchscreen
O/VOL : Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
RADIO/BAND : Press to select AM,
FM, or SiriusXM
© Seek or ¨ Seek : Press to seek
the previous or next station.
Buttons 1−6 : Press to save and
select favorite stations.
INFO : Press to view current radio
information.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Operation 0 136.
Storing a Favorite Station
Stations from all bands can be
stored in the favorite lists in any
order. Up to six stations can be
®
(if equipped).
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stored in each favorite page and the
number of available favorite pages
can be set.
To store the station to a position in
the list, press the corresponding
button 1−6 until a beep is heard.
See “Storing a Station as a
Favorite” in AM-FM Radio 0 139.
Storing Stations
To store the station to a position in
the list, press the corresponding
button 1−5 until a beep is heard.
1. Select the desired station.
2. Press
S or T to select the
desired page of saved
favorites.
Radio Controls with
Touchscreen
Audio Source Menu
z VOL y: Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
O : Press and hold to turn the
system on and off.
D : Press to enter the Home Page.
Storing a Favorite Station
Stations from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorite
pages.
Up to five stations can be stored in
each of the seven favorites pages.
3. Hold down any of the preset
buttons to save the current
radio station to that button of
the selected favorites page.
To change a preset button, tune to
the new desired radio station and
hold the button.
See “Storing a Station as a
Favorite” in "Playing the Radio with
Touchscreen" under AM-FM Radio
0 139.
Setting the Clock
See Clock 0 93.
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.).
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www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio 0 143.
Portable Audio Devices
There is a USB port in the storage
area to the right of the infotainment
system. If equipped, there is a
3.5 mm (1/8 in) AUX input jack on
the front of the infotainment system.
External devices such as iPods
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, and USB storage devices
may be connected, depending on
the audio system.
See USB Port 0 147 and Auxiliary
Devices 0 151.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile
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 (Voice Recognition)
0 162 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 153
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
0 154 and Hands-Free Phone
0 168.
Steering Wheel Controls
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Some audio steering wheel controls
could differ depending on the
vehicle's options. Some audio
steering wheel controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
b / g : Press to interact with the
available Bluetooth or OnStar
systems.
$ / i : Press to decline an
incoming call, to end speech
recognition, or to end a current call.
Press to silence the vehicle
speakers while using the
infotainment system. Press again to
turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar or
Bluetooth systems, press to reject
an incoming call, or end a
current call.
_ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio
source.
Toggle up or down to select the next
or previous favorite radio station,
CD/MP3 track, USB file, iPod/
iPhone song or Bluetooth music.
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Toggle and hold up or down to fast
forward or reverse the radio
stations, CD/MP3 tracks, USB files,
iPod/iPhone songs or Bluetooth
music.
x − : Press + or − to increase or
+
decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0 91.
Cruise Control
If equipped with the cruise control
system:
o : Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
RES/+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, move the thumbwheel up
briefly to resume to that speed or
hold upward to accelerate. If cruise
control is already active, use to
increase vehicle speed.
SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
speed.
n : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 220.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
If equipped, the DIC display is in the
instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the turn
signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear
the menu item displayed.
w x : Use the thumbwheel to
2.
scroll through the items in
each menu.
3. MENU: Press to display the
DIC menus. This button is also
used to return to or exit the last
screen displayed on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 109.
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle, on the
center stack display, when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
0 222.
The vehicle may have accessory
power outlets:
.
In front of the cupholders on the
center stack.
.
On the rear of the center stack,
if equipped.
See Power Outlets 0 95.
Sunroof
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph) 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 0 224.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
If equipped, the sunroof only
operates when the ignition is turned
to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
Open/Close : Press and hold the
front or rear of switch (1) to open or
close the sunroof.
Vent : Press and hold the front or
rear of switch (2) to vent or close
the sunroof.
Manually close the sunshade.
The sunroof will not operate if the
vehicle has an electrical failure.
See Sunroof 0 38.
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Press
Performance and Maintenance
See Traction Control/Electronic
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
If equipped, the traction control
system limits wheel spin. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
If equipped, the StabiliTrak system
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
The system is on when the vehicle
is started.
.
To turn off traction control, press
and release
stack.
instrument cluster.
.
Press and release
turn traction control back on.
.
To turn off both Traction Control
and StabiliTrak, press and
hold
g until g and i illuminate
in the instrument cluster.
g on the center
i illuminates in the
g again to
Stability Control 0 218.
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
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 199. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
g again to turn on both
systems.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 275.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the
message on the DIC when it is
necessary to change the engine oil
and filter.
Remember, the oil life display must
be reset after each oil change. It will
not reset itself.
: % CHANGE
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Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Press the MENU button to
show Remaining Oil Life on the
display. This display shows an
estimate of the oil’s remaining
useful life. If 99% is displayed,
that means that 99% of the
current oil life remains.
2. To reset the engine oil life
system, press the SET/CLR
button while the oil life display
is active. After a few seconds,
there will be a single chime and
the oil life will be reset
to 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than when the oil has just
been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil change.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 240.
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.
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.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Chevrolet owners are
automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance Program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
0 327.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 28
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Delayed Locking . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 30
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 31
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 31
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 35
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 36
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 36
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 36
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 38
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 38
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 33
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 33
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 34
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 35
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 35
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the
ignition, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with the
ignition key.
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impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
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Warning
{
If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be
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The ignition key, key rings, and RKE
transmitter, if equipped, are
designed to work together. As a
system, it reduces the risk of
unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. If replacements
or additions are required, see your
dealer. Limit added items to a few
essential keys or small, light items
no larger than an RKE transmitter.
The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for the ignition and all
locks.
Press the key release button on the
RKE transmitter to extend the key
blade. Press the button and the key
blade to retract the key.
The key code is stamped on the key
number plate and can be used to
make new keys at any dealer. Store
this information in a safe place
outside the vehicle.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key
in the ignition, inspect the key blade
for debris. Periodically clean with a
brush or pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
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If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 327.
With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 337.
Remote Keyless Entry
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to
30 m (98 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 26.
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 333.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
The following may be available:
Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors
or, if equipped, the locking fuel door.
The hazard warning lamps may
flash and/or the horn may sound to
indicate locking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114.
If the driver door is open when
pressed and enabled through
vehicle personalization, all doors will
lock and then the driver door will
unlock. See Vehicle Personalization
0 114.
Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 33.
Q may also arm the alarm
Q is
K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the
driver door, all doors or, if equipped,
the locking fuel door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114.
The hazard warning lamps may
flash to indicate unlocking. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 114.
Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 33.
K will disarm the alarm
7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm) : If equipped, press and hold
briefly to initiate vehicle locator. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps three times.
Press and hold
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
7 for at least
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turn signals flash for 30 seconds,
or until
key is placed in the ignition and
turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN.
7 is pressed again or the
/ (Remote Vehicle Start) :
If equipped, press
and hold
outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start 0 28.
The RKE transmitter buttons will not
operate when the key is in the
ignition.
/ to start the engine from
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work
once the new transmitter is
programmed.
Q and then press
Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter
To program a new key:
1. Insert the original, already
programmed key in the ignition
and turn the key to the ON/
RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF and
remove the key.
3. Insert the new key to be
programmed and turn it to the
ON/RUN position within
five seconds.
The security light will turn off
once the key has been
programmed.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional
keys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your
dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter
Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.
If there are no currently recognized
keys available, follow this procedure
to program the first key.
This procedure will take
approximately 30 minutes to
complete for the first key. The
vehicle must be off and all of the
keys you wish to program must be
with you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key into
the ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security
light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn
to ON/RUN; the key is learned
and all previously known keys
will no longer work with the
vehicle.
Remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter.”
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Battery Replacement
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
2. Remove the used battery by
pushing on the battery and
sliding it toward the key blade.
3. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the
battery down until it is held in
place. Replace with a CR2032
or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle may have this feature
that allows you to start the engine
from outside the vehicle.
/ (Remote Vehicle Start) : This
button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear window
defogger may come on during a
remote start based on cold ambient
1. Extend the key blade and open
the battery cover on the back
of the transmitter by prying with
a finger.
conditions. The rear window
defogger indicator light does not
come on during a remote start. If the
vehicle has heated seats, they may
come on during a remote start. See
Heated Front Seats 0 45.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 26.
Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Press and release
2. Immediately after completing
Step 1, press and hold
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
Q.
/ for at
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When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. After 30 seconds,
repeat the steps if a 10-minute
extension is desired. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 10 minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1–2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
20 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10-minute period is
added on to the first 10 minutes for
a total of 20 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a remote start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
changed to ON/RUN/START and
then back to OFF before the remote
start procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
.
The key is in the ignition.
.
The hood is not closed.
.
The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.
The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.
.
The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
/ until the
.
The oil pressure is low.
.
Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an
extension, have already
been used.
.
The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
Warning
{
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.
Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a
door is locked, the handle
will not open it. The chance
of being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
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