Section |
Page |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
Introduction |
3 |
Canadian Vehicle Owners |
3 |
Using this Manual |
3 |
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 |
11 |
Door Locks |
11 |
Liftgate |
12 |
Windows |
13 |
Seat Adjustment |
13 |
Memory Features |
14 |
Second Row Seats |
14 |
Third Row Seats |
15 |
Heated and Ventilated Seats |
15 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
16 |
Safety Belts |
16 |
Passenger Sensing System |
16 |
Mirror Adjustment |
17 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
18 |
Interior Lighting |
18 |
Exterior Lighting |
19 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
20 |
Climate Controls |
21 |
Transmission |
22 |
Vehicle Features |
23 |
Radio(s) |
23 |
Satellite Radio |
25 |
Portable Audio Devices |
26 |
Bluetooth® |
26 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
26 |
Cruise Control |
27 |
Infotainment System |
27 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) |
27 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
28 |
Power Outlets |
28 |
Universal Remote System |
29 |
Sunroof |
29 |
Performance and Maintenance |
29 |
StabiliTrak® System |
29 |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
30 |
Engine Oil Life System |
30 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
31 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
31 |
OnStar® |
31 |
Keys, Doors, and Windows |
33 |
Keys and Locks |
33 |
Keys |
33 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
34 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
34 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
36 |
Door Locks |
38 |
Power Door Locks |
39 |
Delayed Locking |
39 |
Automatic Door Locks |
39 |
Lockout Protection |
40 |
Safety Locks |
40 |
Doors |
40 |
Liftgate |
40 |
Vehicle Security |
43 |
Vehicle Alarm System |
43 |
Immobilizer |
44 |
Immobilizer Operation |
45 |
Exterior Mirrors |
46 |
Convex Mirrors |
46 |
Power Mirrors |
46 |
Folding Mirrors |
47 |
Heated Mirrors |
48 |
Blind Spot Mirrors |
48 |
Park Tilt Mirrors |
49 |
Interior Mirrors |
49 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
49 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
49 |
Windows |
50 |
Power Windows |
50 |
Sun Visors |
52 |
Roof |
52 |
Sunroof |
52 |
Seats and Restraints |
55 |
Head Restraints |
56 |
Front Seats |
57 |
Seat Adjustment |
57 |
Power Seat Adjustment |
58 |
Lumbar Adjustment |
58 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
59 |
Memory Seats |
60 |
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats |
62 |
Rear Seats |
63 |
Third Row Seats |
65 |
Safety Belts |
67 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
69 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
70 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
75 |
Safety Belt Extender |
75 |
Safety System Check |
75 |
Safety Belt Care |
76 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
76 |
Airbag System |
77 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
79 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
81 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
82 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
82 |
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
82 |
Passenger Sensing System |
84 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
88 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
88 |
Airbag System Check |
89 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
90 |
Child Restraints |
90 |
Older Children |
90 |
Infants and Young Children |
92 |
Child Restraint Systems |
95 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
96 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
98 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
104 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
105 |
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) |
107 |
Storage |
111 |
Storage Compartments |
111 |
Instrument Panel Storage |
111 |
Glove Box |
111 |
Cupholders |
111 |
Armrest Storage |
112 |
Center Console Storage |
112 |
Additional Storage Features |
113 |
Cargo Cover |
113 |
Cargo Tie-Downs |
113 |
Cargo Management System |
113 |
Convenience Net |
114 |
Roof Rack System |
114 |
Instruments and Controls |
117 |
Controls |
118 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
118 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
118 |
Heated Steering Wheel |
120 |
Horn |
120 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
120 |
Rear Window Wiper/Washer |
121 |
Compass |
121 |
Clock (Radio without Touchscreen) |
123 |
Clock (Radio with Touchscreen) |
124 |
Power Outlets |
124 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
126 |
Instrument Cluster |
127 |
Speedometer |
128 |
Odometer |
128 |
Tachometer |
128 |
Fuel Gauge |
128 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
129 |
Voltmeter Gauge |
130 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
130 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
131 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
132 |
Charging System Light |
132 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
133 |
Brake System Warning Light |
135 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
136 |
Tow/Haul Mode Light |
137 |
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light |
137 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
137 |
Tire Pressure Light |
137 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
138 |
Security Light |
138 |
High-Beam On Light |
139 |
Cruise Control Light |
139 |
Information Displays |
139 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) |
139 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) |
144 |
Vehicle Messages |
147 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
147 |
Brake System Messages |
148 |
Cruise Control Messages |
148 |
Door Ajar Messages |
148 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
149 |
Engine Oil Messages |
150 |
Engine Power Messages |
150 |
Fuel System Messages |
151 |
Key and Lock Messages |
151 |
Lamp Messages |
151 |
Object Detection System Messages |
152 |
Ride Control System Messages |
153 |
Airbag System Messages |
153 |
Security Messages |
153 |
Service Vehicle Messages |
154 |
Tire Messages |
154 |
Transmission Messages |
155 |
Vehicle Reminder Messages |
156 |
Vehicle Speed Messages |
156 |
Washer Fluid Messages |
156 |
Vehicle Personalization |
157 |
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) |
157 |
Universal Remote System |
164 |
Universal Remote System Programming |
164 |
Universal Remote System Operation |
167 |
Lighting |
169 |
Exterior Lighting |
169 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
169 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
170 |
Flash-to-Pass |
170 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System |
170 |
Delayed Headlamps |
171 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
171 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
172 |
Fog Lamps |
172 |
Interior Lighting |
173 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
173 |
Courtesy Lamps |
173 |
Dome Lamps |
173 |
Reading Lamps |
174 |
Lighting Features |
174 |
Entry Lighting |
174 |
Delayed Entry Lighting |
175 |
Delayed Exit Lighting |
175 |
Parade Dimming |
175 |
Battery Load Management |
175 |
Battery Power Protection |
176 |
Infotainment System |
177 |
Introduction |
177 |
Infotainment |
177 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
178 |
Overview (Radio without Touchscreen) |
179 |
Overview (Radio with Touchscreen) |
181 |
Operation (Radio without Touchscreen) |
181 |
Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) |
184 |
Radio |
187 |
AM-FM Radio (Radio without Touchscreen) |
187 |
AM-FM Radio (Radio with Touchscreen) |
188 |
Satellite Radio (Radio without Touchscreen) |
191 |
Satellite Radio (Radio with Touchscreen) |
194 |
Radio Reception |
196 |
Multi-Band Antenna |
196 |
Audio Players |
197 |
CD Player (Radio without Touchscreen) |
197 |
CD Player (Radio with Touchscreen) |
199 |
MP3 (Radio with Touchscreen) |
200 |
MP3 (Radio without Touchscreen) |
204 |
Auxiliary Devices |
210 |
Rear Seat Infotainment |
211 |
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System |
211 |
Rear Audio Controller (RAC) |
220 |
Phone |
221 |
Bluetooth |
221 |
Settings |
228 |
Trademarks and License Agreements |
230 |
Climate Controls |
233 |
Climate Control Systems |
233 |
Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
236 |
Rear Climate Control System |
240 |
Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) |
241 |
Air Vents |
242 |
Maintenance |
243 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
243 |
Driving and Operating |
245 |
Driving Information |
246 |
Distracted Driving |
246 |
Defensive Driving |
246 |
Drunk Driving |
247 |
Control of a Vehicle |
247 |
Braking |
247 |
Steering |
247 |
Off-Road Recovery |
248 |
Loss of Control |
249 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
249 |
Highway Hypnosis |
250 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
250 |
Winter Driving |
251 |
If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
253 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
253 |
Starting and Operating |
257 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
257 |
Ignition Positions |
258 |
Starting the Engine |
260 |
Engine Heater |
261 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
262 |
Shifting Into Park |
262 |
Shifting out of Park |
263 |
Parking over Things That Burn |
264 |
Engine Exhaust |
264 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
265 |
Automatic Transmission |
265 |
Manual Mode |
267 |
Tow/Haul Mode |
268 |
Drive Systems |
268 |
All-Wheel Drive |
268 |
Brakes |
269 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
269 |
Parking Brake |
270 |
Brake Assist |
270 |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
271 |
Ride Control Systems |
271 |
StabiliTrak® System |
271 |
Cruise Control |
273 |
Object Detection Systems |
275 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
275 |
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
276 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
279 |
Fuel |
282 |
Recommended Fuel |
282 |
Gasoline Specifications |
283 |
California Fuel Requirements |
283 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
283 |
Fuel Additives |
283 |
Filling the Tank |
284 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
285 |
Towing |
286 |
General Towing Information |
286 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
286 |
Trailer Towing |
289 |
Towing Equipment |
291 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
293 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
293 |
Vehicle Care |
295 |
General Information |
296 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
296 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
296 |
Accessories and Modifications |
296 |
Vehicle Checks |
297 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
297 |
Hood |
298 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
299 |
Engine Cover |
300 |
Engine Oil |
301 |
Engine Oil Life System |
303 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
304 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
305 |
Cooling System |
306 |
Engine Coolant |
307 |
Engine Overheating |
310 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
312 |
Power Steering Fluid |
312 |
Washer Fluid |
313 |
Brakes |
313 |
Brake Fluid |
314 |
Battery |
316 |
All-Wheel Drive |
316 |
Starter Switch Check |
316 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
317 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
317 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
317 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
318 |
Headlamp Aiming |
319 |
Bulb Replacement |
320 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps |
320 |
License Plate Lamp |
321 |
Replacement Bulbs |
321 |
Electrical System |
322 |
High Voltage Devices and Wiring |
322 |
Electrical System Overload |
322 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
323 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
323 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
326 |
Wheels and Tires |
329 |
Tires |
329 |
All-Season Tires |
330 |
Winter Tires |
330 |
Summer Tires |
331 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
331 |
Tire Designations |
333 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
334 |
Tire Pressure |
336 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
338 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
339 |
Tire Inspection |
342 |
Tire Rotation |
342 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
343 |
Buying New Tires |
344 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
346 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
346 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
348 |
Wheel Replacement |
348 |
Tire Chains |
349 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
349 |
Tire Changing |
351 |
Compact Spare Tire |
359 |
Jump Starting |
360 |
Towing |
363 |
Towing the Vehicle |
363 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
364 |
Appearance Care |
367 |
Exterior Care |
367 |
Interior Care |
370 |
Floor Mats |
373 |
Service and Maintenance |
375 |
General Information |
375 |
Maintenance Schedule |
377 |
Special Application Services |
382 |
Additional Maintenance and Care |
383 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
386 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
386 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
387 |
Maintenance Records |
388 |
Technical Data |
391 |
Vehicle Identification |
391 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
391 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
391 |
Vehicle Data |
392 |
Capacities and Specifications |
392 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
394 |
Customer Information |
395 |
Customer Information |
396 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) |
396 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) |
398 |
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) |
399 |
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) |
399 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) |
400 |
Online Owner Center |
400 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) |
401 |
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) |
401 |
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) |
405 |
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) |
407 |
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) |
407 |
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) |
408 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
411 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
412 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
412 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
412 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
413 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
413 |
Event Data Recorders |
413 |
OnStar® |
414 |
Infotainment System |
414 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
415 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
415 |
OnStar |
417 |
OnStar Overview |
417 |
OnStar Services |
418 |
Emergency |
418 |
Security |
418 |
Navigation |
418 |
Connections |
419 |
Diagnostics |
421 |
OnStar Additional Information |
421 |
Index |
427 |
Index_A |
427 |
Index_B |
428 |
Index_C |
428 |
Index_D |
429 |
Index_E |
430 |
Index_F |
430 |
Index_G |
431 |
Index_H |
431 |
Index_I |
432 |
Index_J |
432 |
Index_K |
432 |
Index_L |
432 |
Index_M |
433 |
Index_N |
433 |
Index_O |
434 |
Index_P |
434 |
Index_R |
435 |
Index_S |
436 |
Index_T |
437 |
Index_U |
438 |
Index_V |
438 |