2010 Chevrolet Traverse 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 . 1-4 Additional Storage Features . 4-3 Air Vents . 8-12 Vehicle Features . 1-15 Roof Rack System . 4-4 Performance and Driving and Operating . 9-1 Maintenance . 1-20 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Driving Information . 9-2 Controls . 5-2 Starting and Operating . 9-15 Keys, Doors and Windows . 2-1 Warning Lights, Gages, and Engine Exhaust . 9-21 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Indicators . 5-10 Automatic Transmission . 9-22 Doors . 2-9 Information Displays . 5-22 Drive Systems . 9-25 Vehicle Security. 2-13 Vehicle Messages . 5-31 Brakes . 9-25 Exterior Mirrors . 2-16 Vehicle Personalization . 5-40 Ride Control Systems . 9-27 Interior Mirrors . 2-19 Universal Remote System . 5-47 Cruise Control . 9-30 Windows . 2-20 Object Detection Systems . 9-32 Roof . 2-23 Lighting . 6-1 Fuel . 9-38 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Towing. 9-43 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Interior Lighting . 6-4 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-53 Head Restraints . 3-2 Lighting Features . 6-5 Front Seats . 3-3 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Rear Seats . 3-10 Infotainment System . 7-1 General Information . 10-2 Safety Belts . 3-15 Introduction . 7-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Airbag System . 3-32 Radio . 7-7 Headlamp Aiming . 10-27 Child Restraints . 3-47 Audio Players . 7-13 Bulb Replacement . 10-27 Rear Seat Infotainment . 7-37 Electrical System . 10-29 Phone . 7-48 2010 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires . 10-36 Jump Starting . 10-78 Towing. 10-82 Appearance Care . 10-86 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 General Information . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . 11-7 Maintenance Records . 11-10 Technical Data . 12-1 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Customer Information . 13-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy. 13-15 Index . i-1 Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens the features found on your vehicle. A French language copy of this For vehicles first sold in Canada, manual can be obtained from your substitute the name “General dealer/retailer or from: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Motors of Canada Limited” for On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Emblem, CHEVROLET, the Chevrolet Motor Division wherever ce guide en français auprès du CHEVROLET Emblem, are it appears in this manual. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse registered trademarks, and the Keep this manual in the vehicle for suivante: name Traverse is a trademark of quick reference. General Motors Corporation. Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 This manual describes features that Detroit, MI 48207 may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are 1-800-551-4123 options that you did not purchase or Numéro de poste 6438 de langue due to changes subsequent to the française printing of this owner manual. www.helminc.com Litho in the U.S.A. Part No. 25851642 A First Printing © 2009 General Motors Corporation. 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 where information relating to a specific it can be found. Notice: This means there is component, control, message, gage, something that could result in or indicator. property or vehicle damage. Danger, Warnings, and M : This symbol is shown when This would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual Cautions 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 . : Fuel Gage Here are some additional symbols + : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle i and what they mean. For more : Headlamp High/Low-Beam information on the symbol, refer to Changer the index. j : LATCH System Child 9 : Airbag Readiness Light Restraints * # : Air Conditioning : Malfunction Indicator Lamp ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) : : Oil Pressure } g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Power or OnStar® / : Remote Vehicle Start $ : Brake System Warning Light > : Safety Belt Reminders " : Charging System 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor I : Cruise Control F : Traction Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature M : Windshield Washer Fluid O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps vi Introduction 2 NOTES In Brief 1-1 Sensing System for Passenger Performance and Maintenance In Brief Airbag . 1-9 StabiliTrak® . 1-20 Mirror Adjustment . 1-9 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-21 Instrument Panel Steering Wheel Tire Sealant and Adjustment . 1-10 Compressor Kit . 1-21 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Interior Lighting . 1-11 Engine Oil Life System . 1-21 Initial Drive Information Exterior Lighting . 1-12 Driving for Better Fuel Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-12 Economy . 1-22 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Climate Controls . 1-13 Roadside Assistance System . 1-4 Program . 1-23 Vehicle Features OnStar® . 1-23 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-5 Radio(s) . 1-15 Door Locks . 1-5 Satellite Radio . 1-16 Liftgate . 1-5 Portable Audio Devices . 1-16 Windows . 1-6 Bluetooth® . 1-16 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-17 Second Row Seats . 1-7 Navigation System . 1-17 Third Row Seats . 1-7 Driver Information Center Heated Seats . 1-8 (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) . 1-18 Heated and Ventilated Cruise Control . 1-18 Seats . 1-8 Storage Compartments . 1-19 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-8 Power Outlets . 1-19 Safety Belt . 1-8 Sunroof . 1-20 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel In Brief 1-3 A. Windshield Wiper/Washer on L. Driver Information Center (DIC) Q. Heated Front Seats on page 5‑5. Buttons. See Driver Information page 3‑9. B. Instrument Cluster on Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) R. Hazard Warning Flashers on on page 5 22 or Driver page 5‑11. ‑ page 6‑3. Information Center (DIC) C. Steering Wheel Controls on (Without DIC Buttons) on S. Passenger Airbag Status page 5‑3. page 5‑28. Indicator on page 5‑15 (If Equipped). D. Instrument Panel Storage on M. Climate Control Systems on page 4‑1. page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic T. Glove Box on page 4‑1. E. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑7. Climate Control System on page 8‑4. F. Air Vents on page 8‑12. N. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into G. Exterior Lamp Controls on Park on page 9‑19. page 6‑1. O. Power Outlets on page 5‑9. H. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4. P. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑6. Traction Control I. Cruise Control on page 9‑30. System (TCS) Disable Button. J. Steering Wheel Adjustment on See StabiliTrak System on page 5‑2. page 9‑27. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑24 (If Equipped) . K. Horn on page 5‑5. Power Liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2‑9 (If Equipped). 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive To open or close the liftgate, press and hold & until the liftgate Information begins to move. This section provides a brief Press and release to locate overview about some of the L important features that may or may the vehicle. not be on your specific vehicle. Press L and hold for more than For more detailed information, refer two seconds to sound the to each of the features which can be panic alarm. found later in this owner manual. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. Remote Keyless Entry Press K to unlock the driver door. (RKE) System See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Press K again within five seconds System Operation on page 2‑3. The RKE transmitter is used to to unlock all remaining doors. remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away Press Q to lock all doors. from the vehicle. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. In Brief 1-5 Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Starting the Vehicle To cancel a remote start: On vehicles with power door locks, the controls are located on the front . Aim the RKE transmitter at the 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the / doors. vehicle. vehicle and press and hold " until the parking lamps turn off. (Unlock): Press to unlock the 2. Press Q . doors. Turn on the hazard warning 3. Immediately after completing flashers. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. / Step 2, press and hold until . Turn the ignition switch on and See Power Door Locks on the parking lamps flash. then off. page 2‑7 When the vehicle starts, the parking See Remote Vehicle Start on Liftgate lamps will turn on and remain on page 2‑5.