iv Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { Danger Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. { Warning Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { Caution Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Introduction v j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak ® M : Windshield Washer Fluid
vi Introduction 2 NOTES
In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel .............. 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ........ 1-4 Starting the Engine ........... 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...................... 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ......... 1-4 Door Locks ................... 1-5 Liftgate ........................ 1-6 Trunk Release ................ 1-6 Windows ...................... 1-7 Seat Adjustment .............. 1-7 Second Row Seats ........... 1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment .... 1-8 Safety Belts ................... 1-9 Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9 Mirror Adjustment ............. 1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ................. 1-10 Interior Lighting .............. 1-10 Exterior Lighting ............. 1-11 Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-12 Climate Controls ............. 1-12 Transmission ................ 1-13 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ..................... 1-14 Satellite Radio ............... 1-16 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-16 Bluetooth ® ................... 1-16 Steering Wheel Controls ..... 1-16 Cruise Control ............... 1-17 Driver Information Center (DIC) ............... 1-17 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System ..................... 1-18 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 1-18 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ............. 1-18 Power Outlets ............... 1-18 Sunroof ...................... 1-19 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ............ 1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor ........ 1-20 Engine Oil Life System .... . . 1-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ................... 1-21 Roadside Assistance Program .................... 1-21 OnStar ® ..................... 1-21
1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel
In Brief 1-3 1. Air Vents on page 8-4. 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1. 3. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-5. 4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6-4. 5. Instrument Cluster on page 5-9. 6. Horn on page 5-3. 7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3. 8. Display Screen. 9. Infotainment on page 7-1. 10. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4-1. USB Port on page 7-20 (Inside IP Storage) (If Equipped). Auxiliary Devices on page 7-24 (Inside IP Storage) (If Equipped). 11. Hood Release. See Hood on page 10-4. 12. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-13. 13. Cruise Control on page 9-30. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-32 (If Equipped. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-36 (If Equipped). 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2. 15. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2. 16. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 9-13. 17. Central Locking System on page 2-7. 18. Climate Control Systems on page 8-1. 19. Power Outlets on page 5-6. 20. Trunk Release (Sedan). See Trunk (Sedan) on page 2-9. 21. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-28. 22. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-21 (If Equipped) or Manual Transmission on page 9-24 (If Equipped). 23. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-4. 24. Passenger Sensing System on page 3-23.
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