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INDEX Loss of Control ...9-5 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH SYSTEM) ...3-55 Lumbar Adjustment ...3-6 Front Seats ...3-6 Messages (cont.) Fuel System ...5-34 Key and Lock ...5-35 Lamp ...5-35 Object Detection System ...5-35 Ride Control System ...5-36 Service Vehicle ...5-37 Tire ...5-37 Transmission ...5-38 Vehicle ...5-31 Vehicle Reminder ...5-39 Vehicle Speed ...5-39 Washer Fluid ...5-39 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ...2-19 Blind Spot ...2-17 Convex ...2-16 Folding ...2-17 Heated ...2-17 Manual Rearview ...2-19 Outlets ...5-9 Park Tilt ...2-19 Power ...2-17 i-7 Monitor System, Tire Pressure ...10-43 MP3 ...7-23, 7-29 Multi-Band Antenna ...7-13 N Navigation System ...13-16 Net, Convenience ...4-3 New Vehicle Break-In ...9-15 M Maintenance Records ...11-10 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...11-7 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-16 Manual Mode ...9-24 Messages Airbag System ...5-36 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...5-36 Battery Voltage and Charging ...5-31 Brake System ...5-32 Door Ajar ...5-32 Engine Cooling System ...5-33 Engine Oil ...5-34 Engine Power ...5-34 O Object Detection System Messages ...5-35 Odometer ...5-12 Off-Road Recovery ...9-5 Oil Engine ...10-8 Engine Oil Life System ...10-10 Messages ...5-34 Pressure Light ...5-21 Older Children, Restraints ...3-47 Online Owner Center ...13-5 OnStar ...1-23

Section	Page
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 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	11
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Second Row Seats	13
Third Row Seats	13
Heated Seats	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belt	14
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	15
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Navigation System	23
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)	24
Cruise Control	24
Storage Compartments	25
Power Outlets	25
Sunroof	26
Performance and Maintenance	26
StabiliTrak®	26
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	27
Engine Oil Life System	27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	28
Roadside Assistance Program	29
OnStar®	29
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	39
Delayed Locking	39
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	49
Folding Mirrors	49
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 Front Seats	65
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	66
Rear Seats	66
Third Row Seats	68
Safety Belts	71
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	75
Lap-Shoulder Belt	80
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?	92
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	93
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	93
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	94
Passenger Sensing System	96
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	117
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat )	118
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)	120
Storage	123
Storage Compartments	123
Instrument Panel Storage	123
Glove Box	123
Cupholders	123
Armrest Storage	123
Center Console Storage	123
Floor Console Storage	124
Additional Storage Features	125
Cargo Cover	125
Cargo Tie Downs	125
Cargo Management System	125
Convenience Net	125
Roof Rack System	126
Instruments and Controls	127
Controls	128
Steering Wheel Adjustment	128
Steering Wheel Controls	129
Horn	131
Windshield Wiper/Washer	131
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	132
Compass	132
Clock	135
Power Outlets	135
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	136
Instrument Cluster	137
Speedometer	138
Odometer	138
Tachometer	138
Fuel Gage	138
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	138
Voltmeter Gage	139
Safety Belt Reminders	139
Airbag Readiness Light	140
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	141
Charging System Light	142
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	142
Brake System Warning Light	144
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	145
Tow/Haul Mode Light	146
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	146
Tire Pressure Light	147
Engine Oil Pressure Light	147
Security Light	148
High-Beam on Light	148
Cruise Control Light	148
Information Displays	148
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)	148
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)	154
Vehicle Messages	157
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	157
Brake System Messages	158
Cruise Control Messages	158
Door Ajar Messages	158
Engine Cooling System Messages	159
Engine Oil Messages	160
Engine Power Messages	160
Fuel System Messages	160
Key and Lock Messages	161
Lamp Messages	161
Object Detection System Messages	161
Ride Control System Messages	162
Airbag System Messages	162
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages	162
Service Vehicle Messages	163
Tire Messages	163
Transmission Messages	164
Vehicle Reminder Messages	165
Vehicle Speed Messages	165
Washer Fluid Messages	165
Vehicle Personalization	166
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	166
Universal Remote System	173
Universal Remote System Programming	173
Universal Remote System Operation	177
Lighting	179
Exterior Lighting	179
Exterior Lamp Controls	179
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	180
Flash-to-Pass	180
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	181
Delayed Headlamps	181
Hazard Warning Flashers	181
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	182
Interior Lighting	182
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	182
Courtesy Lamps	182
Dome Lamps	183
Reading Lamps	183
Lighting Features	183
Entry Lighting	183
Delayed Entry Lighting	184
Delayed Exit Lighting	184
Parade Dimming	184
Battery Load Management	184
Battery Power Protection	185
Infotainment System	187
Introduction	187
Theft-Deterrent Feature	188
Operation	188
Radio	193
AM-FM Radio	193
Satellite Radio	194
Radio Reception	198
Multi-Band Antenna	199
Audio Players	199
CD Player	199
CD/DVD Player	201
MP3 (Radio with CD and Radio with CD/USB)	209
MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD)	215
Auxiliary Devices	222
Rear Seat Infotainment	223
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	223
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	232
Phone	234
Bluetooth	234
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
Driving and Operating	257
Driving Information	258
Defensive Driving	258
Drunk Driving	258
Control of a Vehicle	259
Braking	259
Steering	260
Off-Road Recovery	261
Loss of Control	261
Driving on Wet Roads	262
Highway Hypnosis	263
Hill and Mountain Roads	263
Winter Driving	264
If the Vehicle is Stuck	266
Vehicle Load Limits	266
Starting and Operating	271
New Vehicle Break-In	271
Ignition Positions	271
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	272
Starting the Engine	273
Engine Heater	274
Shifting Into Park	275
Shifting Out of Park	276
Parking Over Things That Burn	276
Engine Exhaust	277
Running the Vehicle While Parked	277
Automatic Transmission	278
Manual Mode	280
Tow/Haul Mode	280
Drive Systems	281
All-Wheel Drive	281
Brakes	281
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	281
Parking Brake	282
Brake Assist	283
Ride Control Systems	283
StabiliTrak System	283
Cruise Control	286
Object Detection Systems	288
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	288
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	290
Fuel	294
Recommended Fuel	295
Gasoline Specifications	295
California Fuel Requirements	295
Fuels in Foreign Countries	296
Fuel Additives	296
Filling the Tank	297
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	299
Towing	299
General Towing Information	299
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	300
Trailer Towing	304
Towing Equipment	307
Conversions and Add-Ons	309
Add-On Electrical Equipment	309
Vehicle Care	311
General Information	312
California Proposition 65 Warning	313
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	313
Accessories and Modifications	313
Vehicle Checks	314
Doing Your Own Service Work	314
Hood	315
Engine Compartment Overview	316
Engine Cover	317
Engine Oil	318
Engine Oil Life System	320
Automatic Transmission Fluid	321
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	322
Cooling System	324
Engine Coolant	324
Engine Overheating	328
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	330
Power Steering Fluid	330
Washer Fluid	331
Brakes	332
Brake Fluid	333
Battery	334
Starter Switch Check	335
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	335
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	335
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	336
Wiper Blade Replacement	336
Headlamp Aiming	337
Bulb Replacement	337
Halogen Bulbs	337
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps	338
Replacement Bulbs	339
Electrical System	339
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	339
Electrical System Overload	339
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	340
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	340
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	343
Wheels and Tires	346
Tires	346
Tire Sidewall Labeling	346
Tire Designations	348
Tire Terminology and Definitions	349
Tire Pressure	352
Tire Pressure Monitor System	353
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	354
Tire Inspection	358
Tire Rotation	358
When It Is Time for New Tires	359
Buying New Tires	360
Different Size Tires and Wheels	361
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	362
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	363
Wheel Replacement	364
Tire Chains	365
If a Tire Goes Flat	366
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	368
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	375
Tire Changing	376
Secondary Latch System	385
Compact Spare Tire	387
Jump Starting	388
Towing	392
Towing the Vehicle	392
Recreational Vehicle Towing	392
Appearance Care	396
Exterior Care	396
Interior Care	399
Floor Mats	402
Service and Maintenance	403
General Information	403
Scheduled Maintenance	404
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	409
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	409
Maintenance Replacement Parts	411
Maintenance Records	412
Technical Data	415
Vehicle Identification	415
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	415
Service Parts Identification Label	415
Vehicle Data	416
Capacities and Specifications	416
Engine Drive Belt Routing	417
Customer Information	419
Customer Information	419
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	419
Customer Assistance Offices	421
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	422
Online Owner Center	423
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	424
Roadside Assistance Program	424
Scheduling Service Appointments	426
Courtesy Transportation Program	427
Collision Damage Repair	428
Service Publications Ordering Information	431
Reporting Safety Defects	432
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	432
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	432
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	433
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	433
Event Data Recorders	433
Navigation System	434
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	434
Radio Frequency Statement	435
Index	437
Index_A	437
Index_B	438
Index_C	438
Index_D	439
Index_E	440
Index_F	440
Index_G	441
Index_H	441
Index_I	442
Index_J	442
Index_K	442
Index_L	442
Index_M	443
Index_N	443
Index_O	443
Index_P	444
Index_R	444
Index_S	445
Index_T	446
Index_U	447
Index_V	447

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INDEX

i-7

Loss of Control

.. .. ... .. ... .. ...

9-5

Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH

SYSTEM)

. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. ..

3-55

Lumbar Adjustment

... .. ... .. ...

3-6

Front Seats

. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. ..

3-6

Maintenance

Records

.. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... ..

11-10

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants

. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

11-7

Scheduled Maintenance

... .. .

11-2

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

.. ..

5-16

Manual Mode

.. .. .. ... .. ... .. ..

9-24

Messages

Airbag System

. .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-36

Anti-Theft Alarm System

... .. .

5-36

Battery Voltage and

Charging

.. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-31

Brake System

. .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-32

Door Ajar

. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-32

Engine Cooling System

. ... .. .

5-33

Engine Oil

.. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-34

Engine Power

. .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-34

Messages (cont.)

Fuel System

... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-34

Key and Lock

.. .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-35

Lamp

.. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-35

Object Detection System

.. .. .

5-35

Ride Control System

.. .. ... .. .

5-36

Service Vehicle

.. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-37

Tire

.. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-37

Transmission

.. .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-38

Vehicle

... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-31

Vehicle Reminder

.. ... .. ... .. .

5-39

Vehicle Speed

. .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-39

Washer Fluid

.. .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-39

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming

Rearview

.. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

2-19

Blind Spot

.. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

2-17

Convex

... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

2-16

Folding

... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

2-17

Heated

... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

2-17

Manual Rearview

.. ... .. ... .. .

2-19

Outlets

... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. ..

5-9

Park Tilt

.. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

2-19

Power

. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

2-17

Monitor System, Tire

Pressure

.. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

10-43

MP3

. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .

7-23, 7-29

Multi-Band Antenna

... .. ... .. ..

7-13

Navigation System

. ... .. ... .. .

13-16

Net, Convenience

. ... .. ... .. ...

4-3

New Vehicle Break-In

. .. ... .. ..

9-15

Object Detection System

Messages

. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. ..

5-35

Odometer

. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. ..

5-12

Off-Road

Recovery

. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. ..

9-5

Oil

Engine

. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

10-8

Engine Oil Life System

. ... .

10-10

Messages

.. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-34

Pressure Light

. .. .. ... .. ... .. .

5-21

Older Children, Restraints

. .. ..

3-47

Online Owner Center

. .. ... .. ..

13-5

OnStar

... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. ..

1-23