2012 Chevy Malibu Owner's Manual Baltimore, Maryland

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Keys, Doors, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-29 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-45
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82


2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1 OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Special Application OnStar Additional
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Additional Maintenance Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-17 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Recommended Fluids, Vehicle Data Recording and
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-11 Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-13


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
due to changes subsequent to the manual can be obtained from your
printing of this owner manual. dealer or from:
Please refer to the purchase
The names, logos, emblems, documentation relating to your On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
slogans, vehicle model names, and specific vehicle to confirm each of ce guide en français auprès du
vehicle body designs appearing in the features found on your vehicle. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
this manual including, but not limited For vehicles first sold in Canada, suivante:
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name “General
the CHEVROLET Emblem, Helm, Incorporated
Motors of Canada Limited” for P.O. Box 07130
MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
are trademarks and/or service Detroit, MI 48207
appears in this manual.
marks of General Motors LLC, its 1-800-551-4123
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Numéro de poste 6438
quick reference. de langue française
www.helminc.com

Litho in U.S.A.
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Part No. 20912743 B Second Printing 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.


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 information relating to a specific
where 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 } : Power
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more O : Exterior Lamps / : Remote Vehicle Start
information on the symbol, refer to # : Fog Lamps > : Safety Belt Reminders
the Index.
. : Fuel Gauge 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
9 : Airbag Readiness Light + : Fuses d : Traction Control/Electronic
# : Air Conditioning 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Stability Control (ESC)
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Changer M: Windshield Washer Fluid
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
®
j: LATCH System Child
or OnStar Restraints
$ : Brake System Warning Light *: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
" : Charging System


vi Introduction

2 NOTES


In Brief 1-1

In Brief Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Electronic Stability
Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-20
Initial Drive Information Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Tire Sealant and
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21
Vehicle Features Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-21
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Driving for Better Fuel
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Portable Audio Devices
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Roadside Assistance
(Auxiliary Input or Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 USB Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9 Driver Information
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Passenger Sensing Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10


1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel


In Brief 1-3

A. Air Vents on page 8‑9. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Initial Drive
B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. page 5‑2 (Out of View).
See Turn and Lane-Change M. Horn on page 5‑3.
Information
Signals on page 6‑4. N. Steering Wheel Controls on This section provides a brief
C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. page 5‑2 (If Equipped). overview about some of the
important features that may or may
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer on O. Ignition Positions on page 9‑15. not be on your specific vehicle.
page 5‑3. P. Climate Control Systems on For more detailed information, refer
E. Instrument Panel Storage on page 8‑1 (If Equipped). to each of the features which can be
page 4‑1. Automatic Climate Control found later in this owner manual.
F. Infotainment on page 7‑1. System on page 8‑5 (If
G. Instrument Panel Illumination Equipped) . Remote Keyless Entry
Control on page 6‑5. Q. Hazard Warning Flashers on (RKE) System
H. Driver Compartment Storage. page 6‑4. The RKE transmitter is used to
See Front Storage on page 4‑2. R. Shift Lever. See Automatic remotely lock and unlock the doors
Transmission on page 9‑22. from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from
I. Hood Release. See Hood on the vehicle.
page 10‑4. S. Front Storage on page 4‑2.
J. Cruise Control on page 9‑31. Power Outlets on page 5‑7.
Driver Information Center (DIC) T. Passenger Sensing System on
Buttons. See Driver Information page 3‑24.
Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. U. Traction Control System (TCS)
K. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out on page 9‑27.
of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5‑14.


1-4 In Brief

Press L and hold for more than When the vehicle starts, the parking
two seconds to sound the panic lamps will turn on and remain on as
alarm. long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
Press L again to cancel the panic control system may come on.
alarm. The engine will continue to run for
See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
Keyless Entry (RKE) System 10-minute time extension. Remote
Operation on page 2‑3. start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
Remote Vehicle Start
To cancel a remote start:
With this feature the engine can be
Press K to unlock the driver door. started from outside of the vehicle. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the
Press again within five seconds to vehicle and press and hold /
unlock all remaining doors. Starting the Vehicle
until the parking lamps turn off.
Press Q to lock all doors. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the . Turn on the hazard warning
vehicle.
Lock and unlock feedback can be flashers.
personalized. See Vehicle 2. Press and release Q. . Turn the ignition on and then
Personalization on page 5‑29 for 3. Immediately after completing back off.
additional information.
Step 2, press and hold / until See Remote Vehicle Start on
Press and hold V for the turn signal lamps flash. page 2‑5.
approximately one second to
open the trunk.
Press L and release to locate the
vehicle.


In Brief 1-5

Door Locks Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
Manual Locks To open the trunk from the outside,
press the trunk release button on
From inside the vehicle move the the RKE transmitter.
manual lock control to unlock or lock
a door. Remote Trunk Release
Power Door Locks

There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency trunk release handle
located inside the trunk on the trunk
latch. This handle glows following
Press the button located on the exposure to light. Pull the release
On vehicles with power door locks. driver door near the map pocket to handle up to open the trunk from the
K: Press to unlock the doors. open the trunk. inside.

Q: Press to lock the doors. Close the trunk by pulling on the See Trunk on page 2‑9 for more
handle. information.
For more information, see:
. Door Locks on page 2‑7.
. Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.


1-6 In Brief

Windows Express-Down Window Seat Adjustment
The driver window has an Manual Seats
express-down feature. This switch is
labeled AUTO. Press the front all Seat Position
the way down and release, to
automatically lower.
To stop the window while it is
lowering, pull the front of the switch
momentarily. To raise the window,
pull and hold the front of the switch.
Express-Up Window
On windows with this feature, pull
the switch up to the second position
The power window switches are and release the switch to activate
located on the armrest on the the express-up feature. To stop the
driver's door. In addition, there is a window as it is going up, pull up or
switch on each passenger door. press down briefly on the switch To adjust the seat position:
Press the front of the switch to open again.
1. Lift the bar under the front of the
the window. Pull the switch up to See Power Windows on page 2‑16. seat cushion to unlock the seat.
close it.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to make sure it is locked in
place.


In Brief 1-7

Height Adjustment Seatback Adjustment To return the seatback to the upright
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.
See “Manual Reclining Seatbacks”
under Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3‑4.

If available, press and hold the top To recline the seatback:
or bottom of the switch to raise or 1. Lift the lever.
lower the seat. Release the switch
when the desired height is reached. 2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, and then
See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.


1-8 In Brief

Power Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on Lumbar Adjustment
page 3‑4.
Seat Position
Seatback Adjustment

A. Increase Lumbar Support
Control
To adjust a power seat, if available:
To adjust a power seatback, B. Decrease Lumbar Support
. Move the seat forward or Control
if equipped:
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward. . Tilt the top of the control If available, press the front (A) or
rearward to recline. rear (B) of the control to increase or
. Raise or lower the front or rear decrease lumbar support. Release
. Tilt the top of the control forward
part of the seat cushion by the control when the desired level of
moving the front or rear of the to raise. support is reached.
horizontal control up or down. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” See Lumbar Adjustment on
. Raise or lower the entire seat by under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑4.
moving the entire control up page 3‑4.
or down.


In Brief 1-9

Second Row Seats Push and pull on the seatback to be Press the top of the switch again to
sure it is locked in position. Make go to the low heat setting. The
With this feature, either side of the sure that the safety belts are indicator light “1” will be lit.
seatback can be folded down for properly stowed over the seatback
more cargo space. Before folding a Press the bottom of the switch to
in all three positions. turn the feature off.
seatback, make sure the front seat
is not reclined. If it is, the rear See Rear Seats on page 3‑7 for The heated seats are canceled
seatback will not fold down all more information. when the ignition is turned off.
the way.
Heated Seats For more information, see Heated
Front Seats on page 3‑6.

Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
To lower the rear seatback, pull up position.
on the seatback strap while folding If available, press the top of the
the seatback down. This allows switch to turn the heat feature on to See Head Restraints on page 3‑2
access to the trunk. To raise the the high heat setting. The indicator and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.
rear seatback pull the seatback up light “2” will be lit.
and make sure it latches.


1-10 In Brief

Safety Belts Passenger Sensing
System
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and seat‐
mounted side impact airbag under United States
certain conditions. No other airbag
is affected by this.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle is
started.
Canada and Mexico
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use See Passenger Sensing System on
safety belts properly: page 3‑24 for important information.
. Safety Belts on page 3‑8.
. How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly on page 3‑10.
. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑11.
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on
page 3‑38.


In Brief 1-11

Mirror Adjustment 2. Press one of the four arrows To turn the automatic dimming
located on the control pad to feature off or on, press and
Exterior Mirrors move the mirror to the desired hold O for approximately
direction. six seconds or until the indicator
Keep the selector switch in the light turns off or on.
center position when not adjusting
either outside mirror. Steering Wheel
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑14. Adjustment
Interior Mirror
Hold the inside rearview mirror in
the center to move it for a clearer
view of behind your vehicle. Adjust
the mirror to avoid glare from the
headlamps behind. Push the tab
forward for daytime use and pull it
Controls for the outside power for nighttime use.
mirrors are located on the
driver door. See Manual Rearview Mirror on
page 2‑14.
1. Move the selector switch located
below the four-way control pad Vehicles with an automatic dimming
to the left or right to choose rearview mirror will automatically
reduce the glare from the The lever is located on the left side
either the driver side or of the steering wheel column.
passenger side mirror. headlamps of the vehicle behind.
This feature comes on each time
the vehicle is started.


1-12 In Brief

To adjust the steering wheel: Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting
1. Pull the lever down. The front reading lamps are located
2. Move the steering wheel up in the front overhead console. The
or down. rear reading lamps are near the
dome lamp overhead near the rear
3. Pull or push the steering wheel passenger seats.
closer or away from you.
For vehicles with front and/or rear
4. Pull the lever up to lock the reading lamps, press the lens to
steering wheel in place. turn the lamp on and off, while the
Do not adjust the steering wheel doors are closed. These lamps P : Briefly turn to this position to
come on automatically when any manually turn the automatic lamp
while driving.
door is opened. control off or on.
Interior Lighting For more information on interior In Canada, this position only works
lighting, see: when a vehicle is in the P (Park)
Dome Lamps position. When the vehicle is put
. Instrument Panel Illumination into D (Drive) the lights come on.
The dome lamps come on when any Control on page 6‑5.
door is opened. They turn off after AUTO: Automatically turns on the
all the doors are closed. . Entry/Exit Lighting on page 6‑6. Daytime Running Lamps during
To turn the dome lamps on . Parade Dimming on page 6‑6. daytime, and the headlamps,
manually, turn the instrument panel parking lamps, and taillamps at
brightness knob, located on the night.
instrument panel to the left of the ; : Manual operation of the
steering column, clockwise to the parking lamps and taillamps.
farthest position. The dome lamps
will remain on whether a door is 2 : Manual operation of the
opened or closed. headlamps, parking lamps, and
taillamps.


In Brief 1-13

For more information, see: Windshield Wiper/Washer The amount of delay time varies
. Exterior Lamp Controls on between wiping cycles due to the
page 6‑1. delay setting selected or the speed
of the vehicle. As vehicle speed is
. Delayed Headlamps on increased or decreased, the wiper
page 6‑4. interval also increases or
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) decreases.
on page 6‑2. 6 : Slow wipes.
. Automatic Headlamp System on The windshield wiper lever is 1 : Fast wipes.
page 6‑3. located on the right side of the 8 : Use for a single wiping cycle.
. Fog Lamps on page 6‑5. steering column.
Windshield Washer: Press the
9: Turns the wipers off. button at the end of the lever until
3: For intermittent or speed the washers begin.
sensitive operation. While in this See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
position, turn the x band up or page 5‑3.
down to vary frequency.


1-14 In Brief

Climate Controls

A. Fan Control E. Air Delivery Mode Control
B. Air Recirculation F. Air Conditioning
C. Temperature Control G. Rear Window Defogger
D. Outside Air See Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1 (If Equipped).


In Brief 1-15

Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped) Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
This position allows you to change
gears similar to a manual
transmission. To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) rearward to
M (Manual).

A. Fan Control E. Rear Window Defogger
B. Air Conditioning F. Air Delivery Mode Control
C. Air Recirculation G. Display
D. Outside Air H. Temperature Control
See Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑5 (If Equipped).
2. Press the + (plus) end of the
button on the side of the shifter
to upshift, or push the − (minus)
end of the button to downshift.
See Manual Mode on page 9‑23.


1-16 In Brief

Vehicle Features © ¨ : Seek or scan stations.
4 : For vehicles with XM, MP3,
Radio(s) WMA, or RDS features, press to
display additional text information
related to the current FM-RDS or
XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA
song. Song title information will be
displayed on the top line of the
display while the artist information
will be displayed on the bottom line,
if the information is available during
XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback.
When information is not available,
"No Info" displays.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Infotainment on page 7‑1 and
Operation on page 7‑2.
Storing a Favorite Station
Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown Depending on which radio the
vehicle has, radio stations are
stored as either favorites or presets.
O : Press to turn the system on BAND: Press to choose between
and off. Turn to increase or FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. For radios with a FAV button, a
decrease the volume. maximum of 36 stations can be
f: Select radio stations.
stored as favorites using the six
softkeys located below the radio


In Brief 1-17

station frequency tabs and by using 4. Press the softkey located below Portable Audio Devices
the radio FAV button. Press FAV to any one of the tabs that you
go through up to six pages of want to change.
(Auxiliary Input or
favorites, each having six favorite 5. Increase or decrease the time or
USB Port)
stations available per page. Each This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm
page of favorites can contain any date by turning f clockwise or
counterclockwise. (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and a
combination of AM, FM, or XM™ USB port, located on the audio
stations. For detailed instructions on setting
faceplate. Some portable audio
the clock for your specific audio
For radios without a FAV button, up devices such as iPods®, MP3
system, see Clock on page 5‑5.
to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and players, and USB storage devices
six AM), can be programmed on the can be connected to the vehicle
six numbered buttons. Satellite Radio using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or a
XM is a satellite radio service based USB cable.
See Operation on page 7‑2.
in the 48 contiguous United States For more information, see Auxiliary
Setting the Clock and 10 Canadian provinces. Devices on page 7‑18.
To set the time and date for the XM satellite radio has a wide
Radio with CD (MP3) and USB port variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
Bluetooth®
or Radio with a Single CD (MP3)
coast, and in digital-quality sound. For vehicles with a Bluetooth
player:
system, it allows users with a
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ A fee is required to receive the
Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. XM service.
make and receive hands-free calls
For more information, refer to: using the vehicle’s audio system
2. Press O to turn the radio on. . www.xmradio.com or call and controls.
3. Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, . www.xmradio.ca or call
day, and year) displays. 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
See Satellite Radio on page 7‑8.


1-18 In Brief

The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone e + / e −: Increases or decreases Cruise Control
must be paired with the Bluetooth volume.
system before it can be used in the
vehicle. Not all phones will support w or x / c : Press to change
all functions. For more information, radio stations, select tracks on a
visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. CD, or to select tracks and navigate
folders on an iPod® or USB device.
For more information, see Bluetooth
on page 7‑23. b / g : Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn
the sound on. Press and hold longer
Steering Wheel Controls than two seconds to interact with
the OnStar® or Bluetooth systems.
x / c : Press to reject an
incoming call, or to end a call.
The cruise control buttons are
For more information, see Steering located on the left side of the
Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. steering wheel.
J: Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off.
RES+: Press briefly to make the
vehicle resume a previously set
speed or press and hold to
accelerate.
If equipped, some audio controls SET−: Press to set the speed and
can be adjusted using the controls activate cruise control or make the
on the right side of the steering vehicle decelerate.
wheel.


In Brief 1-19

For more information, see Cruise INFO: Press to scroll through the Power Outlets
Control on page 9‑31. vehicle information displays.
Accessory power outlets can be
r: Press to reset some vehicle used to plug in electrical equipment,
Driver Information information displays, select a such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Center (DIC) personalization setting,
or acknowledge a warning There are two accessory power
The DIC display is located at the outlets. One accessory power outlet
message.
bottom of the instrument panel is located inside the storage bin
cluster. It shows the status of many For more information, see Driver below the climate controls and the
vehicle systems and enables Information Center (DIC) on other outlet is on the rear of the
access to the personalization menu. page 5‑22. center storage console.
Vehicle Personalization Remove the cover to access and
Some vehicle features can be replace when not in use.
programmed by using the DIC See Power Outlets on page 5‑7.
buttons on the left side of the
steering wheel. These features
include:
. Oil Life Reset
. Units
. RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback
. Door Lock and Unlock Settings
The DIC buttons are located on the . Language
left side of the steering wheel. See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑29.


1-20 In Brief

Performance and Electronic Stability Tire Pressure Monitor
Maintenance Control (ESC) This vehicle may have a Tire
The Electronic Stability Control Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Traction Control system assists with directional
control of the vehicle in difficult
System (TCS) driving conditions. The system turns
The traction control system limits on automatically every time the
wheel spin. The system turns on vehicle is started.
automatically every time the vehicle . To turn off both traction control
is started.
and Electronic Stability Control, The TPMS warning light alerts you
. To turn off traction control, press press and hold t until 4 and g to a significant loss in pressure of
and release t on the center illuminate and the appropriate one of the vehicle's tires. If the
console. 4 illuminates and the DIC messages are displayed. warning light comes on, stop as
See Ride Control System soon as possible and inflate the
appropriate DIC message is
Messages on page 5‑26. tires to the recommended pressure
displayed. See Ride Control
shown on the Tire and Loading
System Messages on page 5‑26. . Press and release the button Information label. See Vehicle Load
. Press and release the button again to turn on both systems. Limits on page 9‑10. The warning
again to turn on traction control. For more information, see Electronic light will remain on until the tire
For more information, see Traction Stability Control (ESC) on pressure is corrected.
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑29. During cooler conditions, the low tire
page 9‑27. pressure warning light may appear
when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. This may be an early
indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.


In Brief 1-21

The TPMS does not replace normal Engine Oil Life System Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
monthly tire maintenance. It is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain The engine oil life system calculates Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge
correct tire pressures. engine oil life based on vehicle use and a yellow fuel cap can use either
and displays the CHANGE OIL unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel
See Tire Pressure Monitor System SOON DIC message when it is containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
on page 10‑47. necessary to change the engine oil See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on
and filter. The oil life system should page 9‑36. For all other vehicles,
Tire Sealant and be reset to 100% only following an use only the unleaded gasoline
Compressor Kit oil change. described under Recommended
Fuel on page 9‑34.
This vehicle may come with a spare Resetting the Oil Life System
tire and tire changing equipment or
a tire sealant and compressor kit.
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, Driving for Better Fuel
with the engine off.
The kit can be used to temporarily Economy
seal small punctures in the tread 2. Press and hold the DIC INFO
and reset buttons, on the left Driving habits can affect fuel
area of the tire. mileage. Here are some driving tips
side of the steering wheel,
See Tire Sealant and Compressor at the same time to enter the to get the best fuel economy
Kit on page 10‑60 for complete personalization menu. The OIL possible.
operating information. LIFE RESET message displays. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate
If the vehicle came with a spare tire 3. Press and hold the reset button smoothly.
and tire changing equipment, see If until the DIC display shows . Brake gradually and avoid
a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑58. ACKNOWLEDGED. abrupt stops.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. . Avoid idling the engine for long
See Engine Oil Life System on periods of time.
page 10‑11.


1-22 In Brief
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
Roadside Assistance Online Owner Center
(U.S. and Canada)
cruise control. Program
The Online Owner Center is a
. Always follow posted speed U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 complimentary service that includes
limits or drive more slowly TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 online service reminders, vehicle
when conditions require. maintenance tips, online owner
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
. Keep vehicle tires properly manual, special privileges,
inflated. Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 and more.
. Combine several trips into a As the owner of a new Chevrolet, Sign up today at:
single trip. you are automatically enrolled in the
U.S.: chevrolet.com (click on
Roadside Assistance program.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with “Owners,” then “Manage My
the same TPC Spec number See Roadside Assistance Program Chevrolet/Owners Login”)
molded into the tire's sidewall (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or
Canada: chevroletowner.ca
near the size. Roadside Assistance Program
(Mexico) on page 13‑9.
. Follow recommended scheduled OnStar®
maintenance. Roadside Assistance and OnStar
(U.S. and Canada) If equipped, this vehicle has a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system
If you have an active OnStar that can connect to a live Advisor
subscription, press the Q button for Emergency, Security, Navigation,
and the current GPS location will be Connection, and Diagnostic
sent to an OnStar advisor who will Services. See OnStar Overview on
assess your problem, contact page 14‑1 for more information.
Roadside Assistance, and relay
your exact location to get the help
you need.


Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Keys, Doors, and Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-14
Windows Vehicle Security
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-11 Windows
Keys and Locks Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-12 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Exterior Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Roof
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Door Ajar Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8


2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks Notice: If the keys get locked in
the vehicle, it may have to be
damaged to get them out. Always
Keys carry a spare key.
If locked out of your vehicle, contact
{ WARNING Roadside Assistance. See Roadside
Leaving children in a vehicle with Assistance Program (U.S. and
the ignition key is dangerous for Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside
Assistance Program (Mexico) on
many reasons. Children or others
page 13‑9.
could be badly injured or even
killed. They could operate the With an active OnStar subscription,
power windows or other controls an OnStar Advisor may remotely
The key can be used for the ignition unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
or even make the vehicle move.
and all locks. Overview on page 14‑1.
The windows will function with the
keys in the ignition and children The key has a bar-coded key tag
could be seriously injured or killed that the dealer or qualified locksmith Remote Keyless Entry
if caught in the path of a closing can use to make new keys. Store (RKE) System
window. Do not leave the keys in this information in a safe place, not
in your vehicle. See Radio Frequency Statement on
a vehicle with children. page 13‑20 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.



If there is a decrease in the RKE Keep in mind that other conditions, If enabled through the Driver
operating range: such as those previously stated, can Information Center (DIC), the
. Check the distance. The impact the performance of the remote lock feedback can be
transmitter may be too far from transmitter. programmed to have the horn chirp
the vehicle. and/or the turn signals flash to
confirm locking. See “LOCK HORN”
. Check the location. Other and “LIGHT FLASH” under Vehicle
vehicles or objects may be Personalization on page 5‑29 for
blocking the signal. more information.
. Check the transmitter's battery. Pressing Q may also arm the
See “Battery Replacement” later anti-theft alarm system. See
in this section. Anti-theft Alarm System on
. If the transmitter is still not page 2‑11.
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
K (Unlock): Press once to unlock
for service. the driver door. Press K again
With Remote Start Shown, Without within five seconds to unlock all
Remote Keyless Entry Remote Start Similar remaining doors. The interior lamps
turn on and stay on for 20 seconds
(RKE) System Operation / (Remote Vehicle Start): For or until the ignition is turned on.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicles with this feature, press to If enabled through the DIC, the
transmitter functions work up to operate the remote start feature. remote unlock feedback can be
60 m (195 feet) away from the See Remote Vehicle Start on programmed to have the horn chirp
vehicle. page 2‑5 for additional information. and/or the turn signals flash to
Q (Lock): Press to lock all the confirm unlocking. See “UNLOCK
doors. The interior lamps turn off HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under
after all of the doors are closed. Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑29 for more information.



The high‐beam headlamps, parking headlamps and turn signals flash for Notice: When replacing the
lamps, and back‐up lamps may 30 seconds. Press L again to battery, do not touch any of the
come on each time K is pressed. cancel the panic alarm. circuitry on the transmitter. Static
See “EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” under from your body could damage the
Vehicle Personalization on Programming Transmitters to transmitter.
page 5‑29 for additional information. the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
Pressing K on the RKE transmitter
to the vehicle will work. If a
disarms the anti-theft alarm system.
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
See Anti-theft Alarm System on
replacement can be purchased and
page 2‑11.
programmed through your dealer.
V (Remote Trunk Release): When the replacement transmitter is
Press and hold for about programmed to the vehicle, all
one second to unlock the trunk. remaining transmitters must also be
The trunk can be opened with the programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitter when the vehicle speed transmitters no longer work once the
is less than 3 km/h (2 mph) or when new transmitter is programmed.
the ignition is off. Each vehicle can have up to four
L (Vehicle Locator/Panic transmitters programmed to it. To replace the battery:
Alarm): Press and release to Battery Replacement 1. Separate the transmitter with a
locate the vehicle. The horn sounds flat, thin object inserted into the
three times and the headlamps and Replace the battery if the KEY FOB
notch on the side.
turn signals flash three times. BATT (Battery) LOW message
displays in the DIC. See “KEY FOB 2. Remove the old battery. Do not
Press and hold L for more than BATT (Battery) LOW” under Key use a metal object.
two seconds to initiate the panic and Lock Messages on page 5‑26
alarm. The horn sounds and the for additional information.



3. Insert the new battery, positive doing so. Check local regulations for To start the vehicle using the remote
side facing up. Replace with a any requirements on remote starting start feature:
CR2032 or equivalent battery. of vehicles. 1. Aim the transmitter at the
4. Snap the transmitter back Do not use the remote start feature vehicle.
together. if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your 2. Press and release the
vehicle may run out of fuel. transmitter's lock button, then
Remote Vehicle Start If your vehicle has the remote start immediately press and hold the
Your vehicle may have a remote feature, the RKE transmitter transmitter's remote start button
starting feature that allows you to functions will have an increased for about four seconds or until
start the engine from outside the range of operation. However, the the vehicle's turn signal lamps
vehicle. It may also start the range may be less while the vehicle flash. The doors will lock.
vehicle's heating or air conditioning is running. When the vehicle starts, the
systems and rear window defogger. There are other conditions which parking lamps turn on and
When the remote start system is can affect the performance of the remain on while the engine is
active and the vehicle has an transmitter, see Remote Keyless running.
automatic climate control system, it Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 for
will automatically regulate the inside The remote start feature provides
additional information. two separate starts per ignition
temperature. Normal operation of
these systems will return after the / (Remote Start): This button will cycle, each with 10 minutes of
ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. be on the RKE transmitter if the engine running time, or one start
vehicle has remote start. with a time extension. The first start
Laws in some communities may must expire or be canceled to get
restrict the use of remote starters. two separate 10 minute starts.
For example, some laws may
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view when



If it is the first remote start since the
. Turn on the hazard warning . The hazard warning flashers
vehicle has been driven, repeat the flashers. are on.
previous steps, while the engine is . Turn the ignition switch out of . The check engine light is on.
still running, to extend the engine LOCK/OFF position and then See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
running time by 10 minutes from the back to LOCK/OFF. on page 5‑14.
time you repeat the steps for remote
starting. The remote start running The parking lamps turn off to . The engine coolant temperature
time can be extended one time and indicate the engine is off. is too high.
only after the first remote start. After the engine has been started . The oil pressure is low.
After entering the vehicle during a two times, or one time with a time . Two remote vehicle starts,
remote start, insert and turn the key extension, the vehicle's ignition or one start with a time
to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. must be turned to ON/RUN using extension, have already been
the key before the remote start provided for that ignition cycle.
The engine will shut off procedure can be used again. See
automatically after 10 minutes, Ignition Positions on page 9‑15 for Remote Start Ready
unless a time extension has been information regarding the ignition
done or the vehicle's key is inserted If your vehicle does not have the
positions on your vehicle.
into the ignition switch and turned to remote vehicle start feature, it may
ON/RUN. The remote vehicle start feature will have the remote start ready feature.
not operate if any of the follow This feature allows your dealer to
To manually shut off a remote start, occur: add the manufacturer's remote
do any of the following. vehicle start feature.
. The vehicle's key is in the
. Aim the RKE transmitter at the ignition. See your dealer if you would like to
vehicle and press and release add the manufacturer's remote
the remote start button.
. The vehicle's hood is open.
vehicle start feature to your vehicle.



Door Locks WARNING (Continued)
Power Door Locks

{ WARNING injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
dangerous. . Outsiders can easily enter
. Passengers, especially through an unlocked door
children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop
doors and fall out of a moving the vehicle. Locking the doors
vehicle. When a door is can help prevent this from
locked, the handle will not happening.
open it. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the There are several ways to lock and
doors are not locked. So, all unlock your vehicle.
passengers should wear From the outside, turn the key in the K (Unlock): Press to unlock the
safety belts properly and the driver door lock counterclockwise to doors.
doors should be locked lock the door and clockwise to Q (Lock): Remove the key from
whenever the vehicle is unlock it, or use the Remote the ignition and press to lock the
driven. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. doors.
. Young children who get into From the inside, move the manual
unlocked vehicles may be lock control on the door or use the
unable to get out. A child can power door lock switch.
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
(Continued)



Door Ajar Reminder press the lock button on the remote Lockout Protection
keyless entry transmitter or the
A chime will sound and the power door lock switch a second If you press the power door lock
appropriate door message will time. The theft deterrent system will switch when the key is in the
display if one of the doors is not arm after 30 seconds. ignition and any door is open, all the
fully closed. This happens when the doors will lock and then the driver's
ignition is on and the shift lever is Automatic Door Locks door will unlock. Be sure to remove
moved out of P (Park) or N (Neutral). the key from the ignition when
See Door Ajar Messages on The vehicle is programmed to lock locking your vehicle.
page 5‑25. all doors automatically when the
If the remote keyless entry
following are met:
transmitter is used to lock the doors
Delayed Locking . All doors are closed. while the key is in the ignition, a
This feature will delay the actual . The ignition is on. chime will sound three times. All
locking of the doors and arming of doors will then lock.
. The vehicle is shifted out of
the theft-deterrent system for
five seconds when the power door P (Park). Safety Locks
lock switch or remote keyless entry This feature cannot be disabled. The vehicle has rear door security
transmitter is used to lock the All doors will unlock when the locks to prevent passengers from
vehicle. vehicle is shifted into P (Park). opening the rear doors from the
If any door is open when locking the The power door unlock function can inside.
vehicle, three chimes will sound be programmed through prompts
signaling that the delayed locking displayed on the Driver Information
feature is active. Five seconds after Center (DIC). See Vehicle
the last door is closed, all of the Personalization on page 5‑29.
doors will lock. To cancel the delay
and lock the doors immediately,



Doors WARNING (Continued)
Trunk . Adjust the Climate Control
System to a setting that
{ WARNING brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See “Climate
vehicle if it is driven with the Control Systems” in the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with Index.
any objects that pass through the . If the vehicle is equipped with
seal between the body and the a power liftgate, disable the
trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine power liftgate function.
Open the rear doors to access the
exhaust contains carbon For more information about
security locks on the inside edge of
each door. monoxide (CO) which cannot be carbon monoxide, see Engine
seen or smelled. It can cause Exhaust on page 9‑21.
To set the locks, insert a key into unconsciousness and even death.
the slot and turn it to the horizontal
position. The door can only be If the vehicle must be driven with Trunk Release
opened from the outside with the the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:
door unlocked. To return the door to To open the trunk from the outside,
. Close all of the windows. press the trunk release button on
normal operation, turn the slot to the
vertical position.
. Fully open the air outlets on the RKE transmitter.
or under the instrument
panel.
(Continued)



Remote Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release The emergency trunk release
Handle handle is only intended to aid a
person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the trunk
from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency trunk release handle
located inside the trunk on the trunk
latch. This handle glows following
exposure to light. Pull the release
handle up to open the trunk from the
inside.

Press the button located on the
driver door near the map pocket to Notice: Do not use the
open the trunk. emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point
The trunk can only be opened while when securing items in the trunk
the vehicle is in P (Park) or when as it could damage the handle.
the ignition is off.
Close the trunk by pulling on the
handle.



Vehicle Security Disarming the System
This vehicle has theft-deterrent To disarm the system:
features; however, they do not make . Press the RKE transmitter
it impossible to steal. unlock button.
. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
Anti-theft Alarm System The security light, located on the
Once the system is disarmed, the
Your vehicle may have an anti-theft instrument panel cluster, comes on
security light will stop flashing.
alarm system. to indicate that arming has been
initiated. Once the system is armed, How the System Alarm is
Arming the System the security light flashes once every Activated
With the ignition off, press the three seconds.
To activate the system if it is armed:
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) If the security light is flashing twice
transmitter lock button to arm the per second, this means that a door
. Open the driver's door or trunk.
system. is open. A ten second pre-alarm chirp will
sound followed by a thirty
The system will arm 30 seconds If the system is armed and the key second full alarm of horn and
after all the doors are closed, is used to unlock the vehicle, the lights.
or 60 seconds with any door open. alarm will be activated. . Open any other door. A full
If you press the lock button on the If you do not want to arm the alarm of horn and lights will
transmitter a second time while all system, lock the vehicle with the immediately sound for thirty
the doors are closed, the system will manual lock knob on the doors or seconds.
arm immediately. The system will with the inside power door lock
still arm in 60 seconds if a door is switches.
. Open the hood. If the vehicle
open. When the open door is has the remote start feature, it
The alarm will sound and the will activate the full alarm.
closed, the system will arm.
exterior lights will flash if any
door is opened while armed.

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