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Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving ...9-2 Defensive Driving ...9-3 Drunk Driving ...9-3 Control of a Vehicle ...9-3 Braking ...9-3 Steering ...9-4 Off-Road Recovery ...9-5 Loss of Control ...9-5 Driving on Wet Roads ...9-6 Highway Hypnosis ...9-7 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-7 Winter Driving ...9-8 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...9-9 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-10 Shifting Into Park ...9-19 Shifting out of Park ...9-21 Parking over Things That Burn ...9-21 Driver Assistance Systems Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ...9-33 9-35 9-36 9-38 9-42 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-22 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-22 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-23 Manual Mode ...9-25 Tow/Haul Mode ...9-26 Fuel Fuel ...9-44 Recommended Fuel ...9-44 Gasoline Specifications ...9-45 California Fuel Requirements ...9-45 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...9-45 Fuel Additives ...9-45 Filling the Tank ...9-46 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...9-47 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...9-26 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake ...Brake Assist ...Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...9-27 9-28 9-28 9-29 Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Starting the Engine ...Engine Heater ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...9-15 9-15 9-17 9-18 9-19 Ride Control Systems Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ...9-29 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-31

Section	Page
2014 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	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	14
Second Row Seats	14
Third Row Seats	14
Heated and Cooled Front Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
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	25
Portable Audio Devices	26
Bluetooth®	26
Steering Wheel Controls	26
Cruise Control	27
Infotainment System	27
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)	28
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	28
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	28
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	29
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	29
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	29
Power Outlets	29
Universal Remote System	30
Sunroof	30
Performance and Maintenance	30
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	30
Tire Pressure Monitor	31
Engine Oil Life System	31
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	32
Roadside Assistance Program	32
OnStar®	32
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	39
Safety Locks	40
Doors	40
Liftgate	40
Vehicle Security	44
Vehicle Alarm System	44
Immobilizer	45
Immobilizer Operation	45
Exterior Mirrors	46
Convex Mirrors	46
Power Mirrors	47
Folding Mirrors	47
Heated Mirrors	48
Blind Spot Mirrors	48
Park Tilt Mirrors	49
Interior Mirrors	49
Interior Rearview Mirrors	49
Manual Rearview Mirror	50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	50
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 Cooled 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	89
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	105
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	119
Horn	119
Windshield Wiper/Washer	120
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	120
Compass	121
Clock (Radio without Touchscreen)	123
Clock (Radio with Touchscreen)	123
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	136
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	137
Tow/Haul Mode Light	137
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	137
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	138
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	138
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	138
Tire Pressure Light	138
Engine Oil Pressure Light	139
Security Light	139
High-Beam On Light	140
Cruise Control Light	140
Information Displays	140
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)	140
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)	146
Vehicle Messages	149
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	149
Brake System Messages	150
Cruise Control Messages	150
Door Ajar Messages	150
Engine Cooling System Messages	151
Engine Oil Messages	151
Engine Power Messages	152
Fuel System Messages	152
Key and Lock Messages	153
Lamp Messages	153
Object Detection System Messages	153
Ride Control System Messages	155
Airbag System Messages	155
Security Messages	155
Service Vehicle Messages	156
Tire Messages	156
Transmission Messages	157
Vehicle Reminder Messages	158
Vehicle Speed Messages	158
Washer Fluid Messages	158
Vehicle Personalization	159
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	159
Universal Remote System	166
Universal Remote System Programming	166
Universal Remote System Operation	169
Lighting	171
Exterior Lighting	171
Exterior Lamp Controls	171
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	172
Flash-to-Pass	172
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	172
Delayed Headlamps	173
Hazard Warning Flashers	173
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	174
Fog Lamps	174
Interior Lighting	175
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	175
Courtesy Lamps	175
Dome Lamps	175
Reading Lamps	176
Lighting Features	176
Entry Lighting	176
Delayed Entry Lighting	176
Delayed Exit Lighting	177
Parade Dimming	177
Battery Load Management	177
Battery Power Protection	178
Infotainment System	179
Introduction	179
Infotainment	179
Theft-Deterrent Feature	180
Overview (Radio without Touchscreen)	181
Overview (Radio with Touchscreen)	183
Operation (Radio without Touchscreen)	184
Operation (Radio with Touchscreen)	186
Radio	189
AM-FM Radio (Radio without Touchscreen)	189
AM-FM Radio (Radio with Touchscreen)	190
Satellite Radio (Radio without Touchscreen)	193
Satellite Radio (Radio with Touchscreen)	197
Radio Reception	198
Multi-Band Antenna	199
Audio Players	199
CD Player (Radio without Touchscreen)	199
CD Player (Radio with Touchscreen)	201
MP3 (Radio without Touchscreen)	203
MP3 (Radio with Touchscreen)	209
Auxiliary Devices	213
Rear Seat Infotainment	214
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	214
Rear Audio Controller (RAC)	215
Phone	216
Bluetooth	216
Settings	223
Trademarks and License Agreements	226
Climate Controls	227
Climate Control Systems	227
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	230
Rear Climate Control System	235
Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio)	236
Air Vents	237
Maintenance	238
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	238
Driving and Operating	239
Driving Information	240
Distracted Driving	240
Defensive Driving	241
Drunk Driving	241
Control of a Vehicle	241
Braking	241
Steering	242
Off-Road Recovery	243
Loss of Control	243
Driving on Wet Roads	244
Highway Hypnosis	245
Hill and Mountain Roads	245
Winter Driving	246
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	247
Vehicle Load Limits	248
Starting and Operating	253
New Vehicle Break-In	253
Ignition Positions	253
Starting the Engine	255
Engine Heater	256
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	257
Shifting Into Park	257
Shifting out of Park	259
Parking over Things That Burn	259
Engine Exhaust	260
Running the Vehicle While Parked	260
Automatic Transmission	261
Manual Mode	263
Tow/Haul Mode	264
Drive Systems	264
All-Wheel Drive	264
Brakes	265
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	265
Parking Brake	266
Brake Assist	266
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	267
Ride Control Systems	267
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	267
Cruise Control	269
Driver Assistance Systems	271
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	271
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	273
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	274
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	276
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	280
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
Trailer Towing	286
General Towing Information	286
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	286
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	306
Engine Overheating	310
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	312
Power Steering Fluid	312
Washer Fluid	313
Brakes	314
Brake Fluid	315
Battery	317
All-Wheel Drive	317
Starter Switch Check	317
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	318
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	318
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	318
Wiper Blade Replacement	319
Headlamp Aiming	320
Bulb Replacement	320
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	320
License Plate Lamp	321
Replacement Bulbs	322
Electrical System	322
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	322
Electrical System Overload	323
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	323
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	324
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	327
Wheels and Tires	330
Tires	330
All-Season Tires	331
Winter Tires	331
Summer Tires	332
Tire Sidewall Labeling	332
Tire Designations	334
Tire Terminology and Definitions	335
Tire Pressure	338
Tire Pressure Monitor System	339
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	340
Tire Inspection	343
Tire Rotation	343
When It Is Time for New Tires	345
Buying New Tires	345
Different Size Tires and Wheels	347
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	348
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	349
Wheel Replacement	349
Tire Chains	350
If a Tire Goes Flat	351
Tire Changing	352
Compact Spare Tire	361
Jump Starting	362
Towing the Vehicle	365
Recreational Vehicle Towing	366
Appearance Care	369
Exterior Care	369
Interior Care	374
Floor Mats	377
Service and Maintenance	379
General Information	379
Maintenance Schedule	380
Special Application Services	386
Additional Maintenance and Care	387
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	390
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	390
Maintenance Replacement Parts	391
Maintenance Records	392
Technical Data	395
Vehicle Identification	395
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	395
Service Parts Identification Label	395
Vehicle Data	396
Capacities and Specifications	396
Engine Drive Belt Routing	398
Customer Information	399
Customer Information	399
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	399
Customer Assistance Offices	401
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	402
Online Owner Center	402
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	403
Roadside Assistance Program	403
Scheduling Service Appointments	405
Courtesy Transportation Program	405
Collision Damage Repair	407
Service Publications Ordering Information	409
Reporting Safety Defects	410
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	410
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	411
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	411
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	411
Event Data Recorders	412
OnStar®	413
Infotainment System	413
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	413
Radio Frequency Statement	413
OnStar	415
OnStar Overview	415
OnStar Services	416
Emergency	416
Security	416
Navigation	416
Connections	417
Diagnostics	419
OnStar Additional Information	419
Index	425
Index_A	425
Index_B	426
Index_C	426
Index_D	427
Index_E	428
Index_F	428
Index_G	429
Index_H	429
Index_I	430
Index_J	430
Index_K	430
Index_L	430
Index_M	431
Index_N	432
Index_O	432
Index_P	432
Index_R	433
Index_S	434
Index_T	435
Index_U	436
Index_V	436

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Driving and Operating

9-1

Driving and

Operating

Driving Information

Distracted Driving

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9-2

Defensive Driving

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Drunk Driving

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9-3

Control of a Vehicle

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9-3

Braking

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9-3

Steering

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9-4

Off-Road Recovery

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9-5

Loss of Control

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9-5

Driving on Wet Roads

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9-6

Highway Hypnosis

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Hill and Mountain Roads

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9-7

Winter Driving

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9-8

If the Vehicle Is Stuck

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9-9

Vehicle Load Limits

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9-10

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In

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9-15

Ignition Positions

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9-15

Starting the Engine

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9-17

Engine Heater

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9-18

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP)

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9-19

Shifting Into Park

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9-19

Shifting out of Park

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9-21

Parking over Things

That Burn

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9-21

Engine Exhaust

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9-22

Running the Vehicle While

Parked

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9-22

Automatic Transmission

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9-23

Manual Mode

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9-25

Tow/Haul Mode

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

9-26

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive

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

9-26

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS)

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

9-27

Parking Brake

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

9-28

Brake Assist

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9-28

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

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9-29

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control

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9-29

Cruise Control

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9-31

Driver Assistance Systems

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System

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

9-33

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

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9-35

Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA)

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9-36

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC)

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9-38

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW)

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9-42

Fuel

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9-44

Recommended Fuel

.. .. . . . . .

9-44

Gasoline Specifications

.. .. . .

9-45

California Fuel

Requirements

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

9-45

Fuels in Foreign Countries . .. 9-45

Fuel Additives

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

9-45

Filling the Tank

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

9-46

Filling a Portable Fuel

Container

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

9-47