Chevrolet 2009 Malibu - Manual

Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraintsin the outboard seating positions. { CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed andadjusted properly, there is a greater chance thatoccupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in acrash. Do not drive until the head res...

Pull the head restraint up toraise it. To lower the headrestraint, press the button,located on the top of theseatback, and push therestraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button isreleased to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. ...

Heated Seats On vehicles with heatedfront seats, the buttons arelocated on the outboardside of the driver’s and frontpassenger seats. Press the top of the switch to turn the feature on.The seat will heat to the high setting. The indicator lightabove the switch will be lit next to the number 2. Press...

Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenth...

Seatback Latches { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving. If yo...

{ CAUTION: If either seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspush and pull on the seatbacks to be sure theyare locked. Lift the seatback up to return it to the upright position.Push and pull on the seatback to ...

Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat With this feature, either side of the seatback can befolded down for more cargo space. Before folding a seatback, make sure the front seat isnot reclined. If it is, the rear seatback will not fold downall the way. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts s...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to usesafety belts properly. It also describes some things notto do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where a safety beltcannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or yourpassenger(s) are no...

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawrequires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do havea crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up, a person woul...

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in acrash — even one that is not your fault — you andyour passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a gooddriver does not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for some adults. When installed on ashoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt awayfrom the neck and head. There is one guide for each...

4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make surethat the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the beltedges together so that the safety belt can be removedfrom the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose ...

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you,you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailerwill order you an extender. When you go in to order it,take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender willbe long enough for you. To help av...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and inevery C...

{ CAUTION: A young child’s hip bones are still so small thatthe vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remainlow on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it maysettle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash,the belt would apply force on a body area that isunprotected by any bony structure. This alo...

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that children and child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a childriding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding i...

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a ChildRestraint ” under Passenger Sensing System onpage 1-66 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehiclesafety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Airbag ...

{ CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, anyairbag when it inflates can be seriously injuredor killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offerprotection for adults and older children, but not foryoung children and infants. Neither the vehicle’ssafety belt system nor its airbag system ...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce thepotential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or rightfront passenger’s head and chest. However, they are onlydesigned to inflate if the impact exceeds...

Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for theright front passenger position. The passenger airbagstatus indicator will be visible on the instrumentpanel when the vehicle is started. The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, arevisible during the system check. ...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light,safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, andanchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts that might keep a safety bel...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction with the keys in the ignition and ch...

The high-beam headlamps, parking lamps, andback-up lamps may come on each time K is pressed. See “EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” under DIC VehiclePersonalization on page 3-50 for additional information. Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent...

To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch on the side. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back togeth...

After the engine has been started two times, or onetime with a time extension, the vehicle’s ignition must beturned to ON/RUN using the key before the remote startprocedure can be used again. See Ignition Positions onpage 2-22 for information regarding the ignition positionson your vehicle. The remo...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easilyopen the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle.When a door is locked, the handle will not openit. The chance of being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are...

CAUTION: (Continued) If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, ortrunk/hatch open: • Close all of the windows. • Fully open the air outlets on or under theinstrument panel. • Adjust the Climate Control system to a settingthat brings in only outside air and set the fanspeed to the highest sett...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heat andsuffer permanent injuries or even death from heatstroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with the w...

Power Windows The power window switches are located on the armreston the driver’s door. In addition, there is a switch oneach passenger door. Express-Down Window The driver window has an express-down feature. Thisswitch is labeled AUTO. Press the front all the way downand release, to automatically l...

Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window whenthe express-up is active, the window stops at theobstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position.Weather conditions such as severe icing may alsocause the window to auto-reverse. The window returnsto normal op...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,they do not make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have acontent theft-deterrentalarm system. Arming the System With the ignition off, pr...

How the System Alarm is Activated To activate the system if it is armed: • Open the driver’s door or trunk. A ten secondpre-alarm chirp will sound followed by athirty second full alarm of horn and lights. • Open any other door. A full alarm of horn and lightswill immediately sound for thirty seconds...

PASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has PASS-Key ® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.PASS-Key ® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the keyis removed from the ignition. You do not have to manua...

Ignition Positions The ignition switch hasfour different positions. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUNor ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must beapplied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in theignition could cause damage to the switch or breakthe key. Use the corr...

Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral).The engine will not start in any other position.To restart the engine when the vehicle is alreadymoving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if thevehicle is moving. If you do, you could damagethe transmiss...

Notice: The engine is designed to work with theelectronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical partsor accessories, you could change the way the engineoperates. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the enginemight not perform properly. Any resulting da...

2. Press the + (plus) paddle located on top of the steering wheel controls forward to upshift,or push the backside of the shift paddle rearwardto downshift. The Driver Information Center (DIC) in the instrumentcluster will change from the currently displayed messageto the letter “M”, For Manual posi...

Parking Brake To set the parking brake,push down the parkingbrake pedal with your leftfoot. If the ignition is on, thebrake system warning lightwill come on. See BrakeSystem Warning Light onpage 3-34. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down with your right foot. Push down mome...

Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured. To besure the vehicle will ...

Torque Lock Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle putstoo much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.This happens when parking on a hill and shifting thetransmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then itis difficult to shift out of P (Park). To prevent torque lock,set the pa...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to COcan cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation(parking garages, tunnels, deep snow thatmay block underb...

Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poorventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust mayenter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO)...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move itfor a clearer view of behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirrorto avoid glare from the headlamps behind. Push the tabforward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Vehicles with OnStar ® have three additional...

Compass Compass Operation Press O to turn the compass display on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on,the compass displays the current compass directionafter a few seconds. Compass Calibration If after a few seconds the display does not show acompass direction, (N for North for e...

Outside Power Mirrors You may have one of the following power mirrorcontrols: If you have these controls,they are located near thedriver side mirror. 1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch located above the control pad, to select the driveror passenger mirror. 2. Press one of the fou...

Outside Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Automatic ClimateControl System on page 3-24 for more information. OnStar ® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and liveadvisors to provide a wide...

OnStar Services Available with theSafe & Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)(If equipped) • Link to Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • OnStar Vehicl...

Location information about the vehicle is only availableif the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed andavailable. The vehicle must have a working electrical system,including adequate battery power, for the OnStarequipment to operate. There are other problems OnStarcannot control that may prevent O...

5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at thesame time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage doormoves. The indicator light above the selectedbutton shou...

Storage Areas Glove Box Pull the handle up to open. Cupholders Removable cupholders are located in front of the centerconsole. See “Center Console Storage Area” followingfor how to access them. Press and hold the tab atthe rear of the cupholders and lift up and rearward toremove the cupholders. This...

Driver Storage Compartment A driver storage compartment is located near theleft side of the steering column on the bottom ofthe instrument panel. Pull the cover down to open.Pull out to remove for cleaning. Convenience Net Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to storesmall loads as far forw...

Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front andrear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warnsothers that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the flashers off. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the ste...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals 5 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer O : Exterior Lamp Control Flash-to-Pass. Information for these features is on the pages following. Turn and Lane-Change Signa...

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam,push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. This instrument panel cluster light 3 comes on if the high beam lamps are turned on while the ignitionis in ON/RUN. To change the headlamps from high beam to low ...

x (Delay): While the lever is in the intermittent position, turn the intermittent adjust band with thissymbol on it up or down to select a shorter or longerdelay between wiping cycles. To the left of theadjust band are bars, increasing in size from bottom totop, that indicate the frequency of the wi...

Cruise Control Cruise control lets a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore be maintained without keeping your foot on theaccelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruisecontrol does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where youcannot drive sa...

Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and thenthe brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged.The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster alsogoes out indicating cruise is no longer engaged. Toreturn to the previously set speed, you do not need torepeat ...

Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to disengage the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal to disengagethe cruise control. • Press the on/off button, to turn off the cruisecontrol. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased whenthe cruise control or the ignit...

Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlampsystem turns on the headlamps at the normal brightnessalong with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker,parking lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The radiolights will also be dim. The vehicle has a light sen...

Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) thatestimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge.It then adjusts the voltage for best performance andextended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage israised slightly to quickly ...

Battery Run-Down Protection The vehicle has a battery run-down protection featuredesigned to protect the vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, or visor vanity)is left on while the ignition is turned off, the batteryrun-down protection system will automatically shut thelamp(s) of...

If you try to connect equipment using more than150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protectioncircuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator lightturns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and plug itback in or turn the Remote Accessory Power (RAP) offand then back on. See Retained...

Operation Temperature Control: Turn clockwise orcounterclockwise to increase or decrease thetemperature inside the vehicle. When it is cold outside 0°F ( − 18°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if vehicle has one, to providewarmer air faster to the vehicle. An engine coolantheater warms the...

To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following: 1. Select 0 . 2. Select the highest temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to showit is on. The air-conditioning system removes moistu...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window. < REAR: Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that therear window defogger is on. Be sure to clear as muchsnow from the rear window as poss...

Automatic Climate Control System For vehicles with this system, the heating, cooling,and ventilation can be automatically controlled. A. Fan ControlB. Air ConditioningC. RecirculationD. Outside AirE. Rear Window Defogger F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. DisplayH. Temperature Control Automatic Operati...

Do not to cover the sensor located on the top of theinstrument panel near the windshield. This sensorregulates air temperature based on the intensityof the sun. Also do not cover the sensor grille on the lowerright side of the climate control faceplate, asthis regulates the inside temperature. To av...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window. < (Rear): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that therear window defogger is on. If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear windowdefogger turns...

Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the airinlets at the base of the windshield that mayblock the flow of air into the vehicle. • Do not use non-GM approved hood deflectors asthey could adversely affect the performance ofthe system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear o...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going,how much fuel the vehicle has used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Base version shown, Canada Similar 3-29

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has beendriven, in either miles (used in the United States)or kilometers (used in Canada). This vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer....

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, achime sounds for several seconds to remind the frontpassenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occursif the passenger airbag is enabled. See PassengerSensing System on page 1-66 for more information.The passenge...

The airbag readiness lightflashes for a few secondswhen the engine is started.If the light does not comeon then, have it fixedimmediately. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after thevehicle is started or comes on while driving, itmeans the airbag system might not be workingproperly. ...

If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passengerairbag status indicator, it means that the right frontpassenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impactairbag are enabled (may inflate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passengerairbag status indicator, it means that the pass...

Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other part canstill work and stop the vehicle. For good brakingboth parts need to be working. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.Have the brake system inspec...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If thepointer moves towards the H (United States) or to theshaded thermostat symbol area (Canada), the engine istoo hot. A temperature indicator light turns on and a chimesounds. The vehicle is operated under normal driv...

When the Light Flashes First and Then isOn Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the TirePressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about aminute and stays on steady for the remainder of theignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignitioncycle. See Tire Pressure Monit...

DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC hasdifferent modes which can be accessed by pressing theDIC buttons. The button functions are detailed in thefollowing. Information Modes INFO (Information): Press this button to scroll throughthe following vehicle informat...

DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detectedin one of your vehicle’s systems. A message clears when the vehicle’s condition is nolonger present. To acknowledge a message and clear itfrom the display, press and hold any of the DIC buttons.If the condition is still pr...

TRACTION OFF If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS),this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on theinstrument panel cluster comes on solid when the systemis turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See TractionControl System (TCS) on page 4-8 and ElectronicStability Control (ES...

Personalization Menu Modes OIL LIFE RESET When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engineoil life system. To reset the system, see Engine Oil LifeSystem on page 5-24. See “OIL LIFE” under DICOperation and Displays on page 3-44 for moreinformation. UNITS This feature allows you to select the...

EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS This feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeterlighting to turn on each time the unlock button on theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, canbe enabled or disabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears onthe display, press and hold the reset button for at leastone ...

Setting the Clock Without Date Display AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CDPlayer To set the time: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press O to turn the radio on. 2. Press H until the hour begins flashing on the display. Press H a second time and the minute begins flashing on the dis...

Storing Radio Stations Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radiostations are stored as either favorites or presets. Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Radio that have a FAV button store radio stations asfavorites. Drivers are encouraged to set up radio station favoriteswhile the vehicle is ...

Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, CD, MP3, andWMA features): If additional information is availablefor the current song being played, Auto Text willautomatically page/scroll the information everythree seconds above the FAV presets on the radiodisplay. By default, Auto Text is enabled. To change th...

4. To go to the previous or to the next XM station within the selected category, do one of the following: • Turn f . • Press the softkeys below the right or left arrowson the radio display. • Press © SEEK or ¨ SEEK. 5. To exit the category search mode, press the FAV button or BAND button to display ...

Loading a CD Radio’s with a Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.The player pulls it in and the CD begins playing. When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays. Aseach new track starts to play, the track number displays. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm...

Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in theplayer it stays in the player. When the ignition or radiois turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if itwas the last selected audio source. f (Tune): Turn to select tracks on the CD currently playing. © SEEK: Press to go...

Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio may have the ability to play an MP3 CD-R orCD-RW disc. See Using an MP3 on page 3-71 formore information. CD Messages CHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or theCD comes out, it could be for one of the followingreasons: • The CD player is very hot....

Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system may have an auxiliary input jacklocated on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is notan audio output; do not plug the headphone set into thefront auxiliary input jack. An external audio device suchas an iPod ® , laptop computer, MP3 player, CD ...

Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple ® for proper operation. iPod firmware can be updated usingthe latest iTunes ® application. See apple.com/itunes. For help with identifying your iPod, go toapple.com/support. Using an MP3 Format Radios that have the capability of playing MP3’s can...

Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are storedin the root directory when the disc or storage devicedoes not contain folders. Files accessed from the rootdirectory of a CD display as F1 ROOT. Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and theplayer advance...

Repeat Functionality To use Repeat: Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track. " (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks. The tab appears lowered when Repeat Allis being used. This is the default mode when aUSB storage device or iPo...

Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channelis no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If thisstation was one of the presets, choose another stationfor that preset button. No Artist Info: No artist information is available at thistime on this channel. The system is working properly. No Tit...

Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Delete”. The system asks which phone to delete followed by a tone. 4. Say the name of the pho...

3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses. • If the system recognizes the number it respondswith “OK, Storing” and repeats the phone number. • If the system is unsure it recognizes the phonenumber, it responds with “Store” and repeats thenumber followed by “Please say yes ...

5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with“About to store <name tag>. Does that sound OK?”. • If the name tag does not sound correct, say“No” and repeat Step 5. • If the name tag sounds correct, say “Yes” andthe name tag is stored. After the n...

Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all storedphone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar,if present. To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Delet...

4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number hasbeen entered, say “Dial”. The system responds with“OK, Dialing” and dials the number. • If an unwanted number is recognized by thesystem, say “Clear” at any time to clear thelast number. • To hear all of...

Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phoneand enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. • Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. • Press b g again to return to the original call. • To ignore the incoming c...

To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds with “Transferring call” and the audio will switch fromthe vehicle to the cell phone. To Transfer Audio to ...

Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Say a number to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the number to send. • If the system clearly recognizes the number itresponds with “OK, Sending Number” an...

Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur duringnormal radio reception if items such as cell phonechargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and externalelectronic devices are plugged into the accessory poweroutlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the itemfrom the access...

Drunk Driving { CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, andjudgment can be affected by even a small amountof alcohol. You can have a serious — or evenfatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do notdrink and drive or ride with a driver who...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that helps prevent abraking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins todrive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motoror clicking noise might be heard while this test is...

Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help more thaneven the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed toassist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speedin emergency driving c...

To turn the system off oron, press and release thisbutton located on thecenter console. The DIC will display the appropriate message asdescribed previously when the button is pressed. Traction Control Operation Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing enginepower to the wheels (engine speed ma...

Steering Electric Power Steering If the vehicle has the electric power steering system andthe engine stalls while driving, the power steering assistsystem will continue to operate until you are able to stopthe vehicle. If power steering assist is lost because theelectric power steering system is not...

Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can bedangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroadsfor situations that might affect a successful pass.If in doubt, wait. • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, andlines that could...

While driving on a surface with reduced traction,try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, orbraking, including reducing vehicle speed by shiftingto a lower gear. Any sudden changes could causethe tires to slide. You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until the vehicle is skidding. L...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle tractionand affect your ability to stop and accelerate.Always drive slower in these types of drivingconditions and avoid driving through large puddlesand deep-standing or flowing water. { CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause crashes. Th...

Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider havingit serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full?Windows clean — inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: In good shape? • Fuel, Engine...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is differentthan driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for drivingin these conditions include: • Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, coolingsystem, and transmission. • Going do...

Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between thetires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet icecan occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rainbegins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoiddriving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roa...

Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation.Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby.If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Programon page 7-7. To get help and keep everyone in thevehicle safe: • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. • Tie a red cloth ...

Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the vehicle’s centerpillar (B-pillar). With the driver’s door open,you will find the label attached below the doorlock post (striker). The Tire and LoadingInformation label lists the number of occu...

Item Description Total A Maximum VehicleCapacity Weight forExample 3 = 1,000 lbs(453 kg) B Subtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs(453 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to the vehicle’s Tire and Loading Informationlabel for specific information about your vehicle’smaxi...

{ CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), oreither the maximum front or rear Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts onthe vehicle can break, and it can changethe way your vehicle handles. These couldcause you to lose control and crash.Also, ...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towedwith all four wheels off the ground. Consult yourdealer/retailer or a professional towing service if thedisabled vehicle must be towed. See RoadsideAssistance Program on page 7-7. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicl...

Dolly Towing Tow the vehicle with the two rear wheels on the groundand the front wheels on a dolly: To tow the vehicle with two wheels on the ground anda dolly: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the gear shift lever in P (Park). 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a str...

Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer ifthe correct equipment is not used or the vehicle isnot driven properly. For example, if the trailer istoo heavy, the brakes may not work well — oreven at all. The driver and passengers could beseriously injured. The veh...

Ask your dealer/retailer for trailering information oradvice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices.See Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-6 formore information. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total ...

Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: • start the engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Mainte...

Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trainedand supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are addedto the vehicle, they can affect vehi...

If doing some of your own service work, use the properservice manual. It tells you much more about how toservice the vehicle than this manual can. To order theproper service manual, see Service Publications OrderingInformation on page 7-16. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attemptingto do y...

Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that help preventengine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowingthe emission control system to work properly. In mostcases, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.However, some g...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in thevehicle. Static electricity discharge from thecontainer can ignite the fuel vapor. You can bebadly burned and the vehicle damaged if thisoccurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense fuel...

Checking Things Underthe Hood { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up andinjure you even when the engine is not running.Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from anyunderhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts andstart a fire. These include liquids l...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, this is what you see: 5-16

A. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-26. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-36. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-21. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-21. E. Electric En...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the MIN mark for the L4 engine orbelow the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstickfor the V6 engine, add at least one quart/liter of therecommended oil. This section explains what kind of oilto use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacitiesand...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numberson an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • American Petroleum In...

Engine Oil Additives / Engine OilFlushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommendedoils with the starburst symbol that meet GM StandardGM6094M are all that is needed for good performanceand engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended andcould cause engine damage not covered...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Wheneverthe oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculatewhen the next oil change is required. If a situation occurswhere the oil is changed prior to a CH...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-16 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each50,000 mile (80 000 km...

{ CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running andcan cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts,can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you d...

What to Use { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the cooling system canbe dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquidsuch as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolantmixture will. The vehicle’s coolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mixture. With plainwater or the wrong mixture, the...

Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checkingthe coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recoverytank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tankis boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.If coolant is visible but the coolant level i...

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running andcan cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blo...

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. Wait about five minutes,then check to see if the level is below the mark. If thelevel is below the FULL COLD mark, add additionalcoolant to bring the level up to the mark. Repeat thisprocedure until the level remains cons...

Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engineoverheating. You will find an engine coolant temperature gage aswell as an engine coolant temperature warning lighton your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster. See EngineCoolant Temperature Gage on page 3-37 and EngineCoolant Temp...

Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicleto be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation.If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheatprotection mode which alternates firing groups ofcylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode...

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will beoperating your vehicle in an area where the temperaturemay fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficientprotection against freezing. Adding Washe...

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled with DOT3 brake fluid. See EngineCompartment Overview onpage 5-16 for the locationof the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down: • The brake fluid level goes down because of normalb...

What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container.See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it. This helps keepdirt from entering the reservoir. { CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When parts of the braking system are replaced — forexa...

Jump Starting If the battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas th...

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, dothe following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle...

Back-up Lamp 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-12 for more information. 2. Remove the push nuts holding the trunk trim. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from the lamp assembly. 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall. License Plate Lamp To replace th...

Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp and Taillamp 921 License Plate Lamp 168 Turn Signal Lamp 3156 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact yourdealer/retailer. Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement Inspect the windshield wiper blades for wear or cracking.See Scheduled Maintena...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty bookletfor details. For additional information refer to the tiremanufacturer. { CAUTION: • Poorly maintain...

Low-Profile Performance Tire If your vehicle has P225/50R18 or P225/50R17size tires, they are classified as low-profileperformance tires. These tires are designed forvery responsive driving on wet or dry pavement.You may also notice more road noise withlow-profile performance tires and that theytend...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded intoits sidewall. The examples below show a typicalpassenger vehicle tire and a compact sparetire sidewall. (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect r...

(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) : Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based onthree performance factors: treadwear, traction, andtemperature resistance. For more information seeUniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-70. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can...

(F) Tire Size : A combination of letters and numbers define a tire’s width, height, aspectratio, construction type, and service description.The letter T as the first character in the tiresize means the tire is for temporary use only. (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification) : Original e...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch ofthe tire. Air pressure is expressed in poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight : This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of...

Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or over-inflation is all right.It is not. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following: • Too much flexing • Too m...

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properlyinflated simply by looking at them. Radial tiresmay look properly inflated even when they areunder-inflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold. Cold means your v...

Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radioand sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in yourvehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to areceiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare ...

Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and Industryand Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operateson a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device...

The low tire pressure warning light may come on incool weather when the vehicle is first started, and thenturn off as you start to drive. This could be an earlyindicator that the air pressure in the tire(s) are gettinglow and need to be inflated to the proper pressure. A Tire and Loading Information...

• One or more TPMS sensors are missing ordamaged. The DIC message and the TPMSmalfunction light should go off when the TPMSsensors are installed and the sensor matchingprocess is performed successfully. See yourdealer/retailer for service. • Replacement tires or wheels do not match yourvehicle’s ori...

Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs ofwear or damage. See When It Is Time for NewTires on page 5-67 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Ma...

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See TirePressure Monitor Operation on page 5-62. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properlytightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and Specifications on page 5-108. { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can ma...

You need new tires if any of the following statementsare true: • You can see the indicators at three or more placesaround the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through thetire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snaggeddeep enough to show cord or fabric. • The tire has a b...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative ratingbased on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) timesas well on the government course as a tiregraded 100. The relative p...

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)sensors, replace them only with new GM originalequipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have theright wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS sensorsfor your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the ...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P215/60R16, P225/50R17, orP225/50R18 size tires, do not use tire chains.There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the properamount of clearance can cause damage to thebrakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.The area damaged by ...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak outslowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, hereare a few tips about what to expect and what to do: I...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flasherson page 3-6. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you orot...

A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jackand change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-12 for more information. 2. Remove the spare tire cover. 3. Turn the wing nut cou...

Tire Changing Tools The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench (A)and jack (B). 1. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to loosen wheel wrench. 2. Unhook the wheel wrench from the jack. 5-78

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools Storing a Flat Tire and Tools { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, looseequipment could strike someone. Store all thesein the proper place. To store the...

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, looseequipment could strike someone. Store all thesein the proper place. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-12. 2. C...

4. Raise the jack to the height shown andlock the wrench ontothe jack. 5. Place the jack in the spare tire well. Make sure the stow bolt goes through the hole in the center of thewrench on the jack, with the base of the jack towardsthe front of the vehicle. Turn the jack retainer nut untilit firmly ...

Of course, it is best to replace the spare with afull-size tire as soon as possible. The spare tirewill last longer and be in good shape in case it isneeded again. Notice: When the compact spare is installed,do not take the vehicle through an automatic carwash with guide rails. The compact spare can...

To clean: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a cleanarea of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently ...

Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or thosecontaining organic solvents to clean the vehicle’s interiorbecause they can alter the appearance by increasing thegloss in a non-uniform manner. Some commercial products may increase gloss on theinstrument panel. The increase in gloss may causeannoy...

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keeptheir luster. Washing with water is all that is usuallyneeded. However, chrome polish may be used onchrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoiddamaging protect...

The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brusheson them because the surface could be damaged.Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Drivi...

Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these arenot removed, corrosion and rust can develop on theunderbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan,and exhaust system even though they have corrosionprotection. At least every ...

Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It isvery helpful if parts need to be ordered. The labelhas the following information: • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Model designation • Paint information • Production options and special equipment Do not remo...

Fuses Usage NOTINSTALLED Not Used NOTINSTALLED Not Used AIRBAG(BATT) Airbag (Battery) SPARE FUSEHOLDER Spare Fuse Holder SPARE FUSEHOLDER Spare Fuse Holder SPARE FUSEHOLDER Spare Fuse Holder SPARE FUSEHOLDER Spare Fuse Holder FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller Engine Compartment Fuse Block The vehicle may not ...

Relays Usage 28 Cooling Fan 1 29 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel 30 Cooling Fan 2 31 Starter 32 Run/Crank, Ignition 33 Powertrain 34 Air Conditioning Clutch 35 High Beam 36 Front Fog Lamps 37 Horn 38 Low-Beam Headlamp 39 Windshield Wiper 1 40 Windshield Wiper 2 48 Daytime Running Lamps 49 Stoplamps 53 A...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system...

Application Capacities English Metric Fuel Tank 16.3 gal 61.7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y *Transmission fluid capacity is approximate. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-28 for information onchecking fluid level. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appr...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements the vehicle warranties. See the Warrantyand Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer/retailer fordetails. Maintenance Requirements ...

Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message displays inthe Driver Information Center (DIC), service is requiredfor the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon aspossible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It ispossible that, if driving under the best conditions, theengine oil life s...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspectdisc brake pads for wear and rotors for surfacecondition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension ...

(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service canbe complex; you should have your dealer/retailer performthis service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-29 for what touse. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressurecap, and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system andpressure cap....

At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they areinflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget tocheck the spare tire. See Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 5-59. Check to make sure the spare tire is storedsecurely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-76....

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehiclecould move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you orothers could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on alevel surf...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission P (Park) MechanismCheck { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldbegin to move. You or others could be injured andproperty could be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.Be ready to apply the regula...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part Part Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.5L V6 Engine 89017342...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L I4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 6-14

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be ...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concernswith the sales transaction or the operation of the vehiclewill be resolved by the dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, how...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (U.S.) —www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet Information and services customized for your specificvehicle — all in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual, warranty information,and more • Online service and maintenance records • Find Chevrolet dealers for serv...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. cancommunicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-8...

Mexico, Central America and CaribbeanIslands/Countries (Except Puerto Ricoand U.S. Virgin Islands) — CustomerAssistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 2740Col. Lomas de BezaresC.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.01-800-508-0000Long Distance: 011-52-53...

Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the followinginformation ready: • Your name, home address, and home telephonenumber • Telephone number of your location • Location of the vehicle • Model, year, color, and license plate number of thevehicle • Odometer reading, Vehicle Ide...

Services Provided • Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuelfor the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to unlock thevehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may beavailable if you have OnStar ® . For security reasons, the driver must ...

Several courtesy transportation options are available toassist in reducing your inconvenience when warrantyrepairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New VehicleLimited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warrantyand Owner Assistance Information” furnished witheach new veh...

Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle thatyou obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warrantyrepair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must besupported by original receipts. This requires tha...

If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • Check to make sure that you are all right. If youare uninjured, make sure that no one else in yourvehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call emergency servicesfor help. Do not leave the scene o...

Managing the Vehicle Damage RepairProcess In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair.If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, takeyour vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to thefacility that any required r...

Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available forcurrent and past model GM vehicles. To request an orderform, specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMEastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only(...

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR).The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certaincrash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assistin understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.The EDR is design...

OnStar ® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to theOnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms andConditions for information on data collection and use.See also OnStar ® System on page 2-40 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...