2012 Chevrolet Avalanche in Baltimore, Maryland

Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 - crc 2nd edition - 11/7/11 Black plate (1,1)

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Performance and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-33
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Luggage/Load Locations . . . . . . . 4-2 Trademarks and License
Keys, Doors, and Additional Storage Features . . . 4-5 Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-21
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-42 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-50 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-30
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-44
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7


2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-50 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-17
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-80 Special Application Vehicle Data Recording and
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Additional Maintenance
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Recommended Fluids, OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-11 OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14 OnStar Additional
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84 Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89


Introduction iii

This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners
may or may not be on your specific
vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens
options that you did not purchase or A French language copy of this
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iv Introduction

Using this Manual Symbols
{ WARNING
To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and
the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of
back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with
alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or
manual and the page number where information relating to a specific
it can be found. component, control, message,
Notice: This means there is
gauge, or indicator.
something that could result in
Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when
Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual
vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or
Warning messages found on vehicle
information.
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when
reduce them. you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
Danger indicates a hazard with a
information.
high level of risk which will result in
serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a
hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do
death. Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let
this happen.”


Introduction v

Vehicle Symbol Chart I : Cruise Control : : Oil Pressure
Here are some additional symbols B : Engine Coolant Temperature g : Outside Power Foldaway
that may be found on the vehicle Mirrors
and what they mean. For more O : Exterior Lamps
information on the symbol, refer to # : Fog Lamps O : Power
the Index.
. : Fuel Gauge / : Remote Vehicle Start
0 : Adjustable Pedals + : Fuses > : Safety Belt Reminders
9 : Airbag Readiness Light 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
# : Air Conditioning Changer _ : Tow/Haul Mode
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) (: Heated Steering Wheel d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls j: LATCH System Child M : Windshield Washer Fluid
or OnStar® Restraints
$ : Brake System Warning Light *: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
" : Charging System


vi Introduction

2 NOTES


In Brief 1-1

In Brief Passenger Sensing
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Rear Vision
Steering Wheel Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Instrument Panel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-24
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Throttle and Brake Pedal Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Initial Drive Information Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Universal Remote System . . . 1-24
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-26
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-26
Midgate® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-27
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Vehicle Features Driving for Better Fuel
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Roadside Assistance
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-21 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Heated and Ventilated Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-21
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Head Restraint Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10


1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel


In Brief 1-3

A. Air Vents on page 8‑10. J. Dome Lamp Override. See P. Steering Wheel Controls on
B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Dome Lamps on page 6‑7. page 5‑2.
See Turn and Lane-Change Instrument Panel Illumination Q. Climate Control Systems on
Signals on page 6‑5. Control on page 6‑6. page 8‑1 (If Equipped).
Windshield Wiper/Washer on Fog Lamps on page 6‑5 Dual Automatic Climate Control
page 5‑4. (If Equipped). System on page 8‑4
C. Instrument Cluster on K. Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped).
page 5‑10. Control (If Equipped). See R. Power Outlets on page 5‑8.
D. Hazard Warning Flashers on Four-Wheel Drive (Single S. StabiliTrak® System on
page 6‑4 (Out of View). Speed Automatic Transfer page 9‑44.
Case) on page 9‑39 or
E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Pedal Adjust Control (If
Transmission on page 9‑30. Automatic Transfer Case) on Equipped). See Adjustable
F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑34 page 9‑35. Throttle and Brake Pedal on
(If Equipped). page 9‑21.
L. Data Link Connector (DLC)
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
Buttons. See Driver Information Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18. page 9‑50 (If Equipped).
Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. M. Cruise Control on page 9‑48. Power Assist Steps on
H. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. page 2‑16 (If Equipped).
N. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
I. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5‑2. T. Glove Box on page 4‑1.
page 6‑1. O. Horn on page 5‑4.


1-4 In Brief

Initial Drive See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Information Operation on page 2‑3.
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the Remote Vehicle Start
important features that may or may With this feature the engine can be
not be on your specific vehicle. started from outside of the vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer Starting the Vehicle
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
Remote Keyless Entry 2. Press and release Q.
(RKE) System K: Press to unlock the driver door.
3. Immediately after completing
The RKE transmitter is used to Press K again within three seconds
Step 2, press and hold / until
remotely lock and unlock the doors to unlock all remaining doors.
the turn signal lamps flash.
from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from Q: Press to lock all doors. Lock
When the vehicle starts, the parking
the vehicle. and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle lamps will turn on and remain on as
Personalization (With DIC Buttons) long as the engine is running. The
on page 5‑42. doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
L : Press and release to locate The engine will continue to run for
the vehicle. Press L and hold for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
more than two seconds to sound the 10-minute time extension. Remote
panic alarm. Press L again to start can be extended only once.
cancel the panic alarm.


In Brief 1-5

Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Midgate®
To cancel a remote start: Press Q or K on the RKE This vehicle is equipped with a
. Aim the RKE transmitter at the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Midgate and a removable rear glass
vehicle and press and hold / Entry (RKE) System Operation on panel. The Midgate allows you to
page 2‑3. extend the length of the vehicle's
until the parking lamps turn off.
cargo area.
. Turn on the hazard warning
For more information see Midgate®
flashers.
on page 2‑9.
. Turn the ignition on and then
back off. Tailgate
See Remote Vehicle Start on Use the Remote Keyless
page 2‑5. Entry (RKE) transmitter or power
door lock switch to lock and unlock
Door Locks the tailgate.
There are several ways to lock and Open the tailgate by lifting up on its
unlock the vehicle. handle while pulling the tailgate
From outside, use the Remote Power Folding Mirrors Shown, toward you.
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or Other Models Similar To close the tailgate, push it firmly
the key in the driver door. upward until it latches. Push and
Q: Press to lock the doors.
pull on the tailgate to be sure it is
From inside, use the power door
locks or the manual door locks. To
K: Press to unlock the doors. latched securely.
lock or unlock the door with the See Door Locks on page 2‑7.
manual locks, push down or pull up
on the manual lock knob.


1-6 In Brief

Tailgate Removal The driver door has switches that Seat Adjustment
control all windows, the passengers
The tailgate is not to be removed. Manual Seats
door switch only control that
Removing the tailgate may cause
window. The power windows work
damage to the electrical connector
when the ignition is in ON/RUN or
resulting in a loss of lock/unlock and
ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained
rear vision camera function.
Accessory Power (RAP). See
See Tailgate on page 2‑15. Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 9‑26 for more information.
Windows Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to
raise it.
For more information, see:
. Windows on page 2‑23.
. Power Windows on page 2‑24.
To adjust the seat:
1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and
Power Folding Mirrors Shown, forth to be sure the seat is
Other Models Similar locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.


In Brief 1-7

Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar
Manual Lumbar

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
To adjust the power lumbar support,
. Move the seat forward or if equipped:
rearward by sliding the control If equipped, increase or decrease . On vehicles with two-way
forward or rearward. manual lumbar support by turning
lumbar, press and hold the top
. If available, raise or lower the the knob forward or rearward.
or bottom of the control to
front or rear part of the seat See Lumbar Adjustment on increase or decrease lumbar
cushion by moving the front or page 3‑4. support.
rear of the control up or down. . On vehicles with four-way
. If available, raise or lower the lumbar, press and hold the front
entire seat by moving the entire or rear of the control to increase
control up or down. or decrease lumbar support.
See Power Seat Adjustment on
page 3‑4.


1-8 In Brief

To raise or lower the height of 2. Move the seatback to the Power Reclining Seatbacks
the support, press and hold the desired position, and then
top or bottom of the control. release the lever to lock the
See Lumbar Adjustment on seatback in place.
page 3‑4. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
Reclining Seatbacks
To return the seatback to the upright
Manual Reclining Seatbacks position:
1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will
return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked. To adjust a power seatback,
if equipped:
See Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3‑5.
. Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks on
To recline a manual seatback: page 3‑5.
1. Lift the lever.


In Brief 1-9

Memory Features Storing Memory Positions See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and
To save into memory: Vehicle Personalization (With DIC
Buttons) on page 5‑42.
1. Adjust the driver seat and
seatback recliner, both outside Easy Exit Driver Seat
mirrors, and the throttle and This feature can move the seat
brake pedals, if equipped. rearward to allow extra room to exit
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑20 the vehicle.
and Adjustable Throttle and B : Press to recall the easy exit
Brake Pedal on page 9‑21. seat position. The vehicle must be
Not all mirrors and adjustable in P (Park).
throttle and brake pedals will See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and
have the ability to save and Vehicle Personalization (With DIC
recall their positions. Buttons) on page 5‑42.
On vehicles with the memory 2. Press and hold “1” until
feature, the controls on the driver two beeps sound. Second Row Seats
door are used to program and recall
memory settings for the driver seat, 3. Repeat for a second driver The rear seatbacks can be folded to
outside mirrors, and the adjustable position using “2.” provide more cargo space and
throttle and brake pedals, access to the midgate.
To recall, press and release “1” or
if equipped. “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). For detailed instructions see Rear
A single beep will sound. The seat, Seats on page 3‑10.
outside mirrors, and adjustable
throttle and brake pedals,
if equipped, will move to the
position previously stored for the
identified driver.


1-10 In Brief

Heated and Ventilated J: Press to heat the seat and Safety Belts
Seats seatback.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The lights indicate
three for the highest setting and one
for the lowest.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3‑8.

Head Restraint
Adjustment Refer to the following sections for
Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons
Do not drive until the head restraints important information on how to use
Shown, Heated Seat Buttons
for all occupants are installed and safety belts properly.
Similar
adjusted properly. . Safety Belts on page 3‑11.
If available, the buttons are on the
To achieve a comfortable seating . How to Wear Safety Belts
front doors. To operate, the ignition
position, change the seatback Properly on page 3‑12.
must be in ON/RUN.
recline angle as little as necessary
H: If available, press to cool while keeping the seat and the head
. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑13.
the seat. restraint height in the proper . Lower Anchors and Tethers for
I: Press to heat the position. Children (LATCH System) on
seatback only. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 page 3‑43.
and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.


In Brief 1-11

Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment
System Exterior Mirrors
The passenger sensing system,
if equipped, turns off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
under certain conditions. No other United States
airbag is affected by the passenger
sensing system.
If the vehicle has one of the
indicators pictured in the following
illustrations, then the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the
right front passenger position.
Canada and Mexico
The passenger airbag status
indicator, if equipped, will be visible See Passenger Sensing System on With Power Folding Mirrors
on the overhead console when the page 3‑28 for important information.
To adjust the mirrors:
vehicle is started.
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the
driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows
located on the control pad to
adjust the mirror.


1-12 In Brief

3. Adjust the outside mirror so that 2. Press one of the four arrows
the side of the vehicle and the located on the control pad to
area behind are seen. move the mirror in the desired
4. Press either (A) or (B) again to direction.
deselect the mirror. 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑20 for the side of the vehicle and the
more information . area behind are seen.

To power fold the mirrors: See Power Mirrors on page 2‑20 for
more information.
1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out
to the driving position. Keep the selector switch in the
center position when not adjusting
2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to With Manual Folding Mirrors either outside mirror.
the folded position.
To adjust the mirrors: To manual fold the mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch located Fold the mirrors inward to prevent
above the four-way control pad damage when going through an
to the left or right to choose automatic car wash. To fold, pull the
either the driver side or mirror toward the vehicle. Push the
passenger side mirror. mirror outward, to return to its
original position.


In Brief 1-13

Heated Mirrors Interior Mirror Steering Wheel
Press 1 to heat the mirrors. Adjustment Adjustment
See “Rear Window Defogger” under Hold the rearview mirror in the
Dual Automatic Climate Control center and move it to view the
System on page 8‑4 or Climate area behind the vehicle.
Control Systems on page 8‑1 for
Manual Rearview Mirror
more information.
For vehicles with a manual rearview
Park Tilt Mirrors mirror, push the tab forward for
If the vehicle has the memory daytime use and pull it for nighttime
package, the exterior mirrors tilt use to avoid glare from the
to a preselected position when the headlamps from behind. See
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This Manual Rearview Mirror on
feature lets the driver view the curb page 2‑22 for more information.
when parallel parking. The mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview The tilt lever is located on the lower
return to the original position
Mirror left side of the steering column.
when the vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or the ignition is For vehicles with an automatic To adjust the steering wheel:
turned off or to OFF/LOCK. dimming rearview mirror. The mirror
1. Hold the steering wheel and pull
will automatically reduce the glare
This feature can be programed the lever.
from the headlamps from behind.
through the Driver Information 2. Move the steering wheel up
The dimming feature comes on and
Center (DIC). See Vehicle or down.
the indicator light illuminates each
Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
time the ignition is turned to start. 3. Release the lever to lock the
on page 5‑42 for more information.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview wheel in place.
Mirror on page 2‑22 for more Do not adjust the steering wheel
information. while driving.


1-14 In Brief

Throttle and Brake Pedal Interior Lighting
Adjustment Dome Lamps
On vehicles with this feature, you The dome lamps are located in the
can change the position of the overhead console.
throttle and brake pedals.
They come on when any door is
opened and turn off after all the
doors are closed.
Turn the instrument panel
brightness knob located below k : Press the button in and the
the dome lamp override button, dome lamps remain off when a door
clockwise to the farthest position to is opened. Press the button again to
manually turn on the dome lamps. return it to the extended position so
The control used to adjust the
The dome lamps remain on until the that the dome lamps come on when
pedals is located on the instrument
knob is turned counterclockwise. a door is opened.
panel below the climate control
system. Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps
Press the bottom of the control to The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps in
move the pedals closer to your located next to the exterior lamps the overhead console, press the
body. Press the top of the control to control. button located next to the lamp to
move the pedals away. turn it on or off.
See Adjustable Throttle and Brake The vehicle may also have reading
Pedal on page 9‑21. lamps in other locations. The lamps
cannot be adjusted.


In Brief 1-15

For more information about interior control to the off position again to Windshield Wiper/Washer
lamps, see: turn the automatic headlamps or
. Dome Lamps on page 6‑7. DRL back on.
. Reading Lamps on page 6‑7. For vehicles first sold in Canada,
the off position will only work when
. Instrument Panel Illumination the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Control on page 6‑6.
AUTO: Automatically turns on
the headlamps, parking lamps,
Exterior Lighting instrument panel lights, license The front wiper control is located on
plate lamps, and taillamps. the turn and lane‐change lever.
; : Turns on the parking lamps, The windshield wipers are controlled
instrument panel lights, license plate by turning the band with z on it.
lamps, and taillamps.
8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8,
2: Turns on the headlamps, then release. For several wipes,
parking lamps, instrument panel
lights, license plate lamps, and hold the band on 8 longer.
taillamps. 9 : Turns the windshield
For more information, see: wipers off.
The exterior lamps control is located
on the instrument panel to the left of . Exterior Lamp Controls on
the steering wheel. page 6‑1.
P: Turns off the automatic . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
headlamps and Daytime Running on page 6‑3.
Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp . Fog Lamps on page 6‑5.


1-16 In Brief

6: Turn the band up for more Climate Controls
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes. The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehicle can be
controlled with these systems.
6 : Slow wipes.
? : Fast wipes.
L : Push the paddle at the top of
the lever to spray washer fluid on
the windshield.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑4.

A. Fan Control E. Air Conditioning
B. Outside Air F. Driver and Passenger
C. Air Recirculation Temperature Controls

D. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Rear Window Defogger


In Brief 1-17

Transmission
Range Selection Mode

If available, the Range Selection
Mode switch is located on the shift
lever.
A. Driver and Passenger H. Display
Temperature Controls To use the Range Selection feature:
I. Power Button
B. Fan Control 1. Move the column shift lever to
J. Rear Window Defogger the M (Manual) position. The
C. AUTO K. Air Conditioning current range will appear next
D. Defrost to the M. This is the highest
L. PASS attainable range with all lower
E. Air Recirculation See Climate Control Systems on gears accessible. As an
F. Outside Air page 8‑1 and Dual Automatic example, when 5 (Fifth) gear
Climate Control System on is selected, 1 (First) through
G. Air Delivery Mode Control
page 8‑4. 5 (Fifth) gears are available.


1-18 In Brief

2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to
located on the steering column the left of the instrument panel
shift lever, to select the desired cluster. Use this knob to shift into
range of gears for current driving and out of the different Four-Wheel
conditions. See Manual Mode on Drive modes.
page 9‑33.
2 m : This setting is used for driving
While using Range Selection Mode, in most street and highway
cruise control and the Tow/Haul situations.
mode can be used.
AUTO: This setting is ideal for
Grade Braking is not available when use when road surface traction
Range Selection Mode is active. conditions are variable.
See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑34.
4 m : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Two Speed Transfer Case High position when extra traction is
needed, such as on snowy or icy
If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, roads or in most off-road situations.
you can send the engine's driving
power to all four wheels for extra 4 n : Vehicles with a two
traction. speed transfer case have a
Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. This
setting sends maximum power to all
four wheels. You might choose
Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are
driving off-road in deep sand, deep
mud, deep snow, and while climbing
or descending steep hills.

Single Speed Transfer Case


In Brief 1-19

N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two Vehicle Features
speed transfer case have a
N (Neutral) position. Shift the Radio(s)
transfer case to N (Neutral) only
when towing the vehicle. See
Recreational Vehicle Towing on
page 10‑85 or Towing the Vehicle
on page 10‑84.
See Four-Wheel Drive (Single
Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on
page 9‑39 or Four-Wheel Drive (Two
Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on
page 9‑35.

Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)

O : Press to turn the system on BAND: Press to choose between
and off. Turn to increase or FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped.
decrease the volume. f: Select radio stations.


1-20 In Brief

© SEEK or ¨ SEEK: Seek or scan Storing Radio Stations 3. Press the softkey located under
stations. any one of the labels to be
A maximum of 36 stations can be
changed.
4: Press to switch the display stored as favorites using the six
between the radio station frequency softkeys located below the radio 4. To increase or decrease the time
and the time. While the ignition is station frequency tabs and by using or date, turn f clockwise or
off, press this button to display the the radio FAV button. Press FAV to counter‐clockwise.
time. Press to display additional text go through up to six pages of
favorites, each having six favorite For detailed instructions on setting
information related to the current
stations available per page. Each the clock for the vehicle's specific
FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3,
page of favorites can contain any audio system, see Clock on
or WMA song. If information is
combination of AM, FM, or XM page 5‑7.
available during XM, CD, MP3,
or WMA playback, the song title stations.
information displays on the top line Satellite Radio
For more information, see “Storing
of the display and artist information Radio Stations” in AM-FM Radio on XM is a satellite radio service based
displays on the bottom line. When page 7‑8. in the 48 contiguous United States
information is not available, “NO and 10 Canadian provinces.
INFO” displays. Setting the Clock XM satellite radio has a wide
For more information about these To set the time and date: variety of programming and
and other radio features, see commercial-free music, coast to
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ coast, and in digital-quality sound.
Operation on page 7‑3. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then
A fee is required to receive the
For vehicles with a Rear Seat press O , to turn the radio on.
Entertainment System (RSE) and XM service.
Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see 2. Press H to display HR, MIN,
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) MM, DD, and YYYY (hour,
System on page 7‑33 and Rear minute, month, day, and year).
Seat Audio (RSA) System on
page 7‑43 for more information.


In Brief 1-21

For more information, refer to: iPod®, laptop computers, Steering Wheel Controls
. www.xmradio.com or call MP3 players, CD changers,
1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) USB storage device, etc. can be
connected to the auxiliary port using
. www.xmradio.ca or call a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the
1-877-438-9677 (Canada) USB port depending on the audio
See Satellite Radio on page 7‑9. system.
See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑29
Portable Audio Devices for further information.

Bluetooth®
For vehicles with a Bluetooth
system, it allows users with a
Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to
make and receive hands-free calls If available, some audio controls
using the vehicle’s audio system can be adjusted at the steering
and controls. wheel.
The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone w : Press to go to the next favorite
must be paired with the Bluetooth radio station, track on a CD,
system before it can be used in the or folder on an iPod® or USB
vehicle. Not all phones will support device.
all functions. For more information, c / x : Press to go to the
This vehicle has an auxiliary input, visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
located on the audio faceplate, and previous favorite radio station, track
a USB port located in the center For more information, see Bluetooth on a CD, or folder on an iPod® or
console. External devices such as on page 7‑45. USB device. Press to reject an
incoming call, or to end a call.


1-22 In Brief

b / g : Press to silence the vehicle Cruise Control [ : Press to disengage cruise
speakers only. Press again to turn control without erasing the set
the sound on. Press and hold longer speed from memory.
than two seconds to interact with See Cruise Control on page 9‑48.
OnStar® or Bluetooth systems,
if equipped.
Navigation System
+e: Press to increase volume. If the vehicle has a navigation
−e: Press to decrease volume. system, there is a separate
navigation system manual that
SRCE: Press to switch between includes information on the radio,
the radio and CD, and for equipped audio players, and navigation
vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary, system.
and rear auxiliary.
The navigation system provides
¨: Press to seek the next radio detailed maps of most major
station, the next track or chapter T : Press to turn the system on freeways and roads. After a
while sourced to the CD or DVD or off. The indicator light is on when destination has been set, the
slot, or to select tracks and folders cruise control is on and turns off system provides turn-by-turn
on an iPod or USB device. when cruise control is off. instructions for reaching the
For more information, see Steering + RES: Press briefly to make the destination. In addition, the system
Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. vehicle resume to a previously set can help locate a variety of points of
speed, or press and hold to interest (POIs), such as banks,
accelerate. airports, restaurants, and more.
SET −: Press to set the speed and See the navigation system manual
activate cruise control or make the for more information.
vehicle decelerate.


In Brief 1-23

Driver Information 3 : Press to display the V : Press to set or reset certain
Center (DIC) odometer, trip odometer, fuel functions and to turn off or
range, average economy, fuel acknowledge messages on
The DIC display is located at the used, timer, instantaneous economy the DIC.
bottom of the instrument panel and Active Fuel Management™
cluster. It shows the status of many For more information, see Driver
indicator, and transmission Information Center (DIC) on
vehicle systems and enables temperature. The compass and
access to the personalization menu. page 5‑25.
outside air temperature will
also be shown in the display. Vehicle Customization
The temperature will be shown
Some vehicle features can be
in °C or °F depending on the units
programmed by using the DIC
selected.
buttons next to the steering wheel.
T: Press to display the oil life, These features include:
units, tire pressure readings for . Language
vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), trailer . Door Lock and Unlock Settings
brake gain and output information . RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback
for vehicles with the Integrated
Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, . Lighting
engine hours, compass zone . Chime Volume
setting, and compass recalibration.
The DIC buttons are located on the . Memory Features
instrument panel, next to the U: Press to customize the feature
settings on your vehicle. See See Vehicle Personalization (With
steering wheel. DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42.
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC
Some vehicles do not have the Buttons) on page 5‑42 for more
buttons shown, however some of information.
the menus can be viewed by using
the trip odometer reset stem.


1-24 In Brief

Rear Vision It operates at speeds less than Universal Remote System
8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible
Camera (RVC) beeps to provide distance and
If available, the RVC displays a system information.
view of the area behind the vehicle Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
when the vehicle is shifted into rear bumper clean to ensure proper
R (Reverse). This is displayed on operation.
the inside rearview mirror or the
navigation screen, if equipped. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑50. Vehicles with the Universal Remote
To clean the camera lens, located in
System will have these buttons
the bezel of the tailgate handle,
rinse it with water and wipe it with a
Power Outlets located in the headliner.
soft cloth. Accessory power outlets can be This system provides a way to
used to plug in electrical equipment, replace up to three remote control
For more information, see Rear
such as a cell phone or MP3 player. transmitters used to activate
Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑52.
devices such as garage door
The vehicle may have two
openers, security systems, and
Ultrasonic Parking Assist accessory power outlets located home automation devices.
on the instrument panel and one
If available, the Ultrasonic Rear inside the center floor console. Read the instructions completely
Parking Assist (URPA) system uses before attempting to program the
sensors on the rear bumper to The vehicle may also have an outlet
transmitter. Because of the steps
assist with parking and avoiding on the rear of the center floor
involved, it may be helpful to have
objects while in R (Reverse). console above the cupholder door.
another person assist with
The accessory power outlet is programming the transmitter.
operational at all times.
See Universal Remote System on
See Power Outlets on page 5‑8. page 5‑50.


In Brief 1-25

Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air
press the rear of switch (B) to vent deflector will automatically raise.
the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when
Open/Close: To open the sunroof, the sunroof is closed.
press and hold switch (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade
sunroof reaches the desired which can be pulled forward to block
position. Press and hold the front sun rays. The sunshade must be
of switch (A) to close it. opened and closed manually.
Express-Open/Express-Close: To If an object is in the path of the
express-open the sunroof, fully sunroof while it is closing, the
press and release the rear of anti-pinch feature will detect the
switch (A) until the sunroof object and stop the sunroof.
reaches the desired position. To See Sunroof on page 2‑25 for more
express-close the sunroof, fully information.
A. Open or Close press and release the front of
B. Vent switch (A). Press the switch again
to stop it.
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑26 for more
information.


1-26 In Brief

Performance and . Press and release g again to During cooler conditions, the low tire
turn on both systems. pressure warning light may appear
Maintenance For more information, see
when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. This may be an early
® StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑44.
StabiliTrak System indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and the tires need to be
The vehicle has a traction control Tire Pressure Monitor inflated to the proper pressure.
system that limits wheel spin and This vehicle may have a Tire
the StabiliTrak system that assists The TPMS does not replace normal
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). monthly tire maintenance. It is the
with directional control of the vehicle
in difficult driving conditions. Both driver’s responsibility to maintain
systems turn on automatically every correct tire pressures.
time the vehicle is started. See Tire Pressure Monitor System
. To turn off traction control, press on page 10‑54.
and release g on the instrument
panel. The appropriate DIC Engine Oil Life System
message displays. See Ride The TPMS warning light alerts you The engine oil life system calculates
Control System Messages on to a significant loss in pressure of engine oil life based on vehicle use
page 5‑38. one of the vehicle's tires. If the and, on most vehicles, displays a
. To turn off both traction control warning light comes on, stop as DIC message when it is necessary
and StabiliTrak, press and hold soon as possible and inflate the to change the engine oil and filter.
g until g illuminates and the tires to the recommended pressure The oil life system should be reset
appropriate DIC message shown on the Tire and Loading to 100% only following an oil
displays. See Ride Control Information label. See Vehicle Load change.
System Messages on page 5‑38. Limits on page 9‑16. The warning
light will remain on until the tire
pressure is corrected.


In Brief 1-27

Resetting the Oil Life System 3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
. Brake gradually and avoid
on the DIC. If the display shows abrupt stops.
To reset the Engine Oil Life System
on most vehicles: 100%, the system is reset. . Avoid idling the engine for long
See Engine Oil Life System on periods of time.
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC. If the vehicle does page 10‑10. . When road and weather
not have DIC buttons, the conditions are appropriate, use
vehicle must be in P (Park) to Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) cruise control.
access this display. Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge . Always follow posted speed
2. Press and hold the SET/RESET and a yellow fuel cap can use either limits or drive more slowly when
button on the DIC, or the trip unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel conditions require.
odometer reset stem if the containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). . Keep vehicle tires properly
vehicle does not have DIC See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on inflated.
buttons, for more than page 9‑59. For all other vehicles,
five seconds. The oil life will use only the unleaded gasoline . Combine several trips into a
change to 100%. described under Recommended single trip.
Fuel on page 9‑57. . Replace the vehicle's tires with
On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life
System can be reset as follows: the same TPC Spec number
Driving for Better Fuel molded into the tire's sidewall
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Economy near the size.
the engine off.
Driving habits can affect fuel
. Follow recommended scheduled
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal maintenance.
mileage. Here are some driving tips
slowly three times within
to get the best fuel economy
five seconds.
possible.
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.


1-28 In Brief

Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance and OnStar Sign up today at:
(U.S. and Canada)
Program U.S.: chevrolet.com (click on
If you have an active OnStar “Owners,” then “Manage My
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
subscription, press the Q button Chevrolet/Owners Login”)
TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 and the current GPS location will be Canada: chevroletowner.ca
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 sent to an OnStar advisor who will
Mexico: 01-800-466-0800
assess your problem, contact OnStar®
Roadside Assistance, and relay
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, your exact location to get the help If equipped, this vehicle has a
you are automatically enrolled in the you need. comprehensive, in-vehicle system
Roadside Assistance program. that can connect to a live Advisor
Online Owner Center for Emergency, Security, Navigation,
See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) Connection, and Diagnostic
(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Services. See OnStar Overview on
The Online Owner Center is a
Roadside Assistance Program page 14‑1.
complimentary service that includes
(Mexico) on page 13‑9.
online service reminders, vehicle
maintenance tips, online owner
manual, special privileges,
and more.


Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Keys, Doors, and Doors
Midgate® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-22
Windows Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Vehicle Security Windows
Keys and Locks Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-16 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roof
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Exterior Mirrors Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-21
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8


2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks If locked out of your vehicle, contact
Roadside Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program (U.S. and
Keys Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside
Assistance Program (Mexico) on
{ WARNING page 13‑9 for more information.

Leaving children in a vehicle with With an active OnStar subscription,
the ignition key is dangerous for an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
many reasons. Children or others
Overview on page 14‑1.
could be badly injured or even
killed. They could operate the
power windows or other controls
Remote Keyless Entry
The key can be used for the ignition, (RKE) System
or even make the vehicle move.
door locks, tailgate, and side
The windows will function with the storage boxes. See Radio Frequency Statement on
keys in the ignition and children page 13‑20 for information
could be seriously injured or killed See your dealer if a replacement regarding Part 15 of the Federal
if caught in the path of a closing key or additional key is needed. Communications Commission (FCC)
window. Do not leave the keys in Notice: If the keys get locked in rules and Industry Canada
a vehicle with children. the vehicle, it may have to be Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
damaged to get them out. Always
carry a spare key.


Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3

If there is a decrease in the RKE when Q is pressed again within
operating range: three seconds of the previous press
. Check the distance. The of the lock button. See Vehicle
transmitter may be too far from Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
the vehicle. on page 5‑42 for additional
information.
. Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be Pressing Q arms the content
blocking the signal. theft‐deterrent system. See
. Check the transmitter's battery. Anti-theft Alarm System on
See “Battery Replacement” later page 2‑16.
in this section. K (Unlock): Press once to unlock
. If the transmitter is still not With Remote Start (Without only the driver door. If K is pressed
working correctly, see your Remote Start Similar) again within three seconds, all
dealer or a qualified technician / (Remote Vehicle Start): For remaining doors, including the
for service. vehicles with this feature, press / tailgate, unlock. The interior lamps
to start the engine from outside the may come on and stay on for
Remote Keyless Entry vehicle using the RKE transmitter. 20 seconds or until the ignition is
(RKE) System Operation See Remote Vehicle Start on turned on.
page 2‑5 for additional information. If enabled through the DIC, the turn
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Q (Lock): Press to lock all the signal lamps flash twice to indicate
transmitter functions work up to
doors, including the tailgate. unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle
60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
There are other conditions which If enabled through the Driver on page 5‑42. If enabled through the
can affect the performance of the Information Center (DIC), the turn DIC, the exterior lights may turn on.
transmitter. See Remote Keyless signal lamps flash once to indicate
Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2. locking has occurred. If enabled
through the DIC, the horn chirps

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