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5-40 Instruments and Controls costly repairs that would not be covered by the warranty. Do not drive the vehicle with overheated transmission fluid or while the transmission temperature warning is displayed. This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays if there is a problem with this system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle after 30 seconds and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the AWD system needs service. See your dealer. Vehicle Speed Messages SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (KM/H) This message displays when your vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h (80 mph) because the vehicle detects a problem in the speed variable assist steering system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. Washer Fluid Messages WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Also, see Washer Fluid on page 10‑21 for more information. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer for service. Vehicle Reminder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to

Section	Page
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	14
Second Row Seats	15
Third Row Seats	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	22
Radio(s)	22
Satellite Radio	23
Portable Audio Devices	24
Bluetooth®	24
Steering Wheel Controls	24
Cruise Control	25
Navigation System	25
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)	25
Storage Compartments	26
Power Outlets	26
Sunroof	27
Performance and Maintenance	27
StabiliTrak® System	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	28
Engine Oil Life System	28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Assistance Program	29
OnStar®	30
Keys, Doors and Windows	33
Keys and Locks	34
Keys	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	35
Remote Vehicle Start	37
Door Locks	39
Power Door Locks	40
Delayed Locking	40
Automatic Door Locks	40
Lockout Protection	40
Safety Locks	40
Doors	41
Liftgate	41
Vehicle Security	45
Anti-Theft Alarm System	45
Immobilizer	46
Immobilizer Operation	46
Exterior Mirrors	48
Convex Mirrors	48
Power Mirrors	48
Folding Mirrors	48
Heated Mirrors	49
Blind Spot Mirrors	49
Park Tilt Mirrors	51
Interior Mirrors	51
Manual Rearview Mirror	51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	51
Windows	52
Power Windows	52
Sun Visors	54
Roof	55
Sunroof	55
Seats and Restraints	57
Head Restraints	58
Front Seats	59
Seat Adjustment	59
Power Seat Adjustment	60
Lumbar Adjustment	62
Reclining Seatbacks	63
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	65
Rear Seats	66
Third Row Seats	69
Safety Belts	72
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	75
Lap-Shoulder Belt	81
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	86
Safety Belt Extender	86
Safety System Check	86
Safety Belt Care	87
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	87
Airbag System	88
Where Are the Airbags?	90
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	91
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	93
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	93
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	94
Passenger Sensing System	95
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	100
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	101
Airbag System Check	102
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	102
Child Restraints	103
Older Children	103
Infants and Young Children	105
Child Restraint Systems	108
Where to Put the Restraint	110
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	111
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	119
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	119
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)	121
Storage	125
Storage Compartments	125
Instrument Panel Storage	125
Glove Box	125
Cupholders	125
Armrest Storage	125
Center Console Storage	126
Floor Console Storage	126
Additional Storage Features	127
Cargo Cover	127
Cargo Tie Downs	127
Cargo Management System	127
Convenience Net	128
Roof Rack System	129
Instruments and Controls	131
Controls	132
Steering Wheel Adjustment	132
Steering Wheel Controls	132
Horn	135
Windshield Wiper/Washer	135
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	136
Compass	136
Clock	138
Power Outlets	139
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	141
Instrument Cluster	142
Speedometer	143
Odometer	143
Tachometer	143
Fuel Gauge	143
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	144
Voltmeter Gauge	144
Safety Belt Reminders	145
Airbag Readiness Light	145
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	146
Charging System Light	147
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	147
Brake System Warning Light	150
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	151
Tow/Haul Mode Light	151
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	152
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	152
Tire Pressure Light	152
Engine Oil Pressure Light	153
Security Light	153
High-Beam On Light	154
Cruise Control Light	154
Information Displays	154
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)	154
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)	159
Vehicle Messages	162
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	162
Brake System Messages	163
Cruise Control Messages	163
Door Ajar Messages	163
Engine Cooling System Messages	164
Engine Oil Messages	165
Engine Power Messages	165
Fuel System Messages	165
Key and Lock Messages	166
Lamp Messages	166
Object Detection System Messages	166
Ride Control System Messages	167
Airbag System Messages	167
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages	168
Service Vehicle Messages	168
Tire Messages	168
Transmission Messages	169
Vehicle Reminder Messages	170
Vehicle Speed Messages	170
Washer Fluid Messages	170
Vehicle Personalization	171
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	171
Universal Remote System	178
Universal Remote System Programming	178
Universal Remote System Operation	182
Lighting	183
Exterior Lighting	183
Exterior Lamp Controls	183
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	184
Flash-to-Pass	184
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	185
Delayed Headlamps	185
Hazard Warning Flashers	185
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	186
Interior Lighting	186
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	186
Courtesy Lamps	187
Dome Lamps	187
Reading Lamps	187
Lighting Features	188
Entry Lighting	188
Delayed Entry Lighting	188
Delayed Exit Lighting	188
Parade Dimming	189
Battery Load Management	189
Battery Power Protection	190
Infotainment System	191
Introduction	191
Infotainment	191
Theft-Deterrent Feature	192
Operation	192
Radio	196
AM-FM Radio	196
Satellite Radio	198
Radio Reception	201
Multi-Band Antenna	202
Audio Players	202
CD Player	202
CD/DVD Player	204
MP3 (Radios with CD/USB)	211
MP3 (Radios with CD/DVD)	218
Auxiliary Devices	224
Rear Seat Infotainment	226
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	226
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	235
Phone	237
Bluetooth	237
Climate Controls	245
Climate Control Systems	245
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	248
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)	254
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)	255
Air Vents	256
Maintenance	257
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	257
Driving and Operating	259
Driving Information	260
Defensive Driving	260
Drunk Driving	260
Control of a Vehicle	261
Braking	261
Steering	262
Off-Road Recovery	263
Loss of Control	264
Driving on Wet Roads	265
Highway Hypnosis	266
Hill and Mountain Roads	266
Winter Driving	267
If the Vehicle is Stuck	269
Vehicle Load Limits	270
Starting and Operating	274
New Vehicle Break-In	274
Ignition Positions	275
Starting the Engine	276
Engine Heater	278
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	278
Shifting Into Park	279
Shifting Out of Park	280
Parking Over Things That Burn	281
Engine Exhaust	281
Running the Vehicle While Parked	282
Automatic Transmission	282
Manual Mode	284
Tow/Haul Mode	285
Drive Systems	286
All-Wheel Drive	286
Brakes	286
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	286
Parking Brake	287
Brake Assist	288
Ride Control Systems	288
StabiliTrak® System	288
Cruise Control	290
Object Detection Systems	292
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	292
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	294
Fuel	299
Recommended Fuel	299
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	299
California Fuel Requirements	300
Fuels in Foreign Countries	300
Fuel Additives	300
Filling the Tank	301
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	303
Towing	303
General Towing Information	303
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	304
Trailer Towing	308
Towing Equipment	310
Conversions and Add-Ons	312
Add-On Electrical Equipment	312
Vehicle Care	313
General Information	314
California Proposition 65 Warning	315
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	315
Accessories and Modifications	315
Vehicle Checks	316
Doing Your Own Service Work	316
Hood	317
Engine Compartment Overview	318
Engine Cover	319
Engine Oil	320
Engine Oil Life System	323
Automatic Transmission Fluid	324
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	324
Cooling System	326
Engine Coolant	327
Engine Overheating	330
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	332
Power Steering Fluid	333
Washer Fluid	333
Brakes	334
Brake Fluid	335
Battery	337
Starter Switch Check	338
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	338
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	339
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	339
Wiper Blade Replacement	340
Headlamp Aiming	340
Bulb Replacement	341
Halogen Bulbs	341
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps	341
Replacement Bulbs	342
Electrical System	343
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	343
Electrical System Overload	343
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	344
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	344
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	347
Wheels and Tires	350
Tires	350
Tire Sidewall Labeling	351
Tire Designations	353
Tire Terminology and Definitions	353
Tire Pressure	356
Tire Pressure Monitor System	358
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	359
Tire Inspection	362
Tire Rotation	362
When It Is Time for New Tires	363
Buying New Tires	364
Different Size Tires and Wheels	366
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	366
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	368
Wheel Replacement	368
Tire Chains	369
If a Tire Goes Flat	370
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	372
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	379
Tire Changing	380
Secondary Latch System	389
Compact Spare Tire	391
Jump Starting	392
Towing	396
Towing the Vehicle	396
Recreational Vehicle Towing	396
Appearance Care	399
Exterior Care	399
Interior Care	403
Floor Mats	406
Service and Maintenance	409
General Information	409
Scheduled Maintenance	410
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	414
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	414
Maintenance Replacement Parts	415
Maintenance Records	416
Technical Data	419
Vehicle Identification	419
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	419
Service Parts Identification Label	419
Vehicle Data	420
Capacities and Specifications	420
Engine Drive Belt Routing	421
Customer Information	423
Customer Information	423
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	423
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	425
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	427
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	427
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	428
Online Owner Center	428
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	429
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	429
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	431
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	432
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	432
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	433
Service Publications Ordering Information	436
Reporting Safety Defects	437
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	437
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	437
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	438
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	438
Event Data Recorders	438
OnStar®	439
Navigation System	439
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	440
Radio Frequency Statement	440
Index	441
Index_A	441
Index_B	442
Index_C	442
Index_D	443
Index_E	444
Index_F	444
Index_G	445
Index_H	445
Index_I	446
Index_J	446
Index_K	446
Index_L	446
Index_M	447
Index_N	447
Index_O	447
Index_P	448
Index_R	448
Index_S	449
Index_T	450
Index_U	451
Index_V	451

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Instruments and Controls

SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE

If your vehicle has the All-Wheel

Drive (AWD) system, this message

displays if there is a problem with

this system. If this message

appears, stop as soon as possible

and turn off the vehicle. Restart the

vehicle after 30 seconds and check

for the message on the DIC display.

If the message is still displayed or

appears again when you begin

driving, the AWD system needs

service. See your dealer.

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

This message displays when there

is a problem with the transmission.

See your dealer for service.

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE

ENGINE

Notice:

If you drive the vehicle

while the transmission fluid is

overheating and the transmission

temperature warning is displayed

on the instrument panel cluster

and/or DIC, you can damage the

transmission. This could lead to

costly repairs that would not be

covered by the warranty. Do not

drive the vehicle with overheated

transmission fluid or while the

transmission temperature

warning is displayed.

This message displays and a chime

sounds if the transmission fluid in

the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the

transmission fluid temperature high

can cause damage to the vehicle.

Stop the vehicle and let it idle to

allow the transmission to cool. This

message clears when the fluid

temperature reaches a safe level.

Vehicle Reminder

Messages

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE

WITH CARE

This message displays when the

outside air temperature is cold

enough to create icy road

conditions. Adjust your driving

accordingly.

Vehicle Speed Messages

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH

(KM/H)

This message displays when your

vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h

(80 mph) because the vehicle

detects a problem in the speed

variable assist steering system.

Have your vehicle serviced by your

dealer.

Washer Fluid Messages

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD

FLUID

This message displays when the

windshield washer fluid is low. Fill

the windshield washer fluid reservoir

as soon as possible. See

Engine

Compartment Overview on

page 10

‑

for the location of the

windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Also, see

Washer Fluid on

page 10

‑

for more information.