Owner Manual
Page 1
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-8 Vehicle ... Engine Exhaust ...9-22 Automatic Transmission ...9-23 Drive Systems ...9-26 Brakes ...9-27 Ride Control Systems ...9-29 Cruise Control ...9-31 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-33 Fuel ...9-44 Trailer Towing ...9-48 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-55
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-8 Vehicle ... Engine Exhaust ...9-22 Automatic Transmission ...9-23 Drive Systems ...9-26 Brakes ...9-27 Ride Control Systems ...9-29 Cruise Control ...9-31 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-33 Fuel ...9-44 Trailer Towing ...9-48 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-55
Owner Manual
Page 2
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-26 Bulb Replacement ...10-26 Electrical System ...10-28 Wheels and Tires ...10-36 Jump Starting ...10-68 Towing the Vehicle ...10-71 Appearance Care ...10-75 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-2 Special...
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-26 Bulb Replacement ...10-26 Electrical System ...10-28 Wheels and Tires ...10-36 Jump Starting ...10-68 Towing the Vehicle ...10-71 Appearance Care ...10-75 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-2 Special...
Owner Manual
Page 5
Introduction v % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® (if equipped) $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode t : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors }: /: >: Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders
Introduction v % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® (if equipped) $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode t : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors }: /: >: Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders
Owner Manual
Page 10
...Press K again within five seconds to lock all remaining doors. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 9-29. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). Press Q to unlock all doors. Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped). For more detailed information, refer to unlock the ... page 5-4. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-42 (If Equipped). Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-33 (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-8. 21. See Liftgate on page 9-26. Heated and Cooled Front Seats on page 6-3. 23. Hazard Warning Flashers on page ...
...Press K again within five seconds to lock all remaining doors. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 9-29. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). Press Q to unlock all doors. Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped). For more detailed information, refer to unlock the ... page 5-4. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-42 (If Equipped). Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-33 (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-8. 21. See Liftgate on page 9-26. Heated and Cooled Front Seats on page 6-3. 23. Hazard Warning Flashers on page ...
Owner Manual
Page 21
... using the ERS mode a number will display next to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer.
... using the ERS mode a number will display next to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer.
Owner Manual
Page 117
... Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-16 Charging System Light ...5-16 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-17 Brake System Warning Light ...5-20 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-21 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-21 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light ...5-21 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...5-22 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...5-22 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-22...
... Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-16 Charging System Light ...5-16 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-17 Brake System Warning Light ...5-20 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-21 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-21 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light ...5-21 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...5-22 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...5-22 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-22...
Owner Manual
Page 134
... evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on during a malfunction in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Reduce vehicle speed. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is fully installed. Check that the fuel cap is possible. . This could also...
... evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on during a malfunction in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Reduce vehicle speed. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is fully installed. Check that the fuel cap is possible. . This could also...
Owner Manual
Page 136
...This light may go closer to the floor. Make sure the parking brake is pressed. See Towing the Vehicle on can still work to stop the vehicle. The pedal may be working If...pedal may also come on then, have it fixed so it means there is on , have the vehicle towed for service. Have the brake system inspected right away. { Warning The brake system might not be ready to...fully. The brake light remains on while driving, pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. It may take longer to warn if there is set. If one circuit is fixed. See...
...This light may go closer to the floor. Make sure the parking brake is pressed. See Towing the Vehicle on can still work to stop the vehicle. The pedal may be working If...pedal may also come on then, have it fixed so it means there is on , have the vehicle towed for service. Have the brake system inspected right away. { Warning The brake system might not be ready to...fully. The brake light remains on while driving, pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. It may take longer to warn if there is set. If one circuit is fixed. See...
Owner Manual
Page 137
...operate. If the light does not come on while driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off . Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light Tow/Haul Mode Light The ABS warning light comes on , there are still brakes, but no antilock brakes and there is working normally, the light then... turns off . Then start the engine again to LOCK/OFF. For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-42. If the regular brake system warning light is also on briefly when the ignition key is a problem. If the ...
...operate. If the light does not come on while driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off . Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light Tow/Haul Mode Light The ABS warning light comes on , there are still brakes, but no antilock brakes and there is working normally, the light then... turns off . Then start the engine again to LOCK/OFF. For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-42. If the regular brake system warning light is also on briefly when the ignition key is a problem. If the ...
Owner Manual
Page 239
... (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...
... (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...
Owner Manual
Page 240
... into any navigation device prior to place or receive necessary phone calls. Keep pets in demanding driving situations. 9-2 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-48 9-48 9-51 9-53 Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take notes, or look up...
... into any navigation device prior to place or receive necessary phone calls. Keep pets in demanding driving situations. 9-2 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-48 9-48 9-51 9-53 Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take notes, or look up...
Owner Manual
Page 248
..., it might need to know how much weight your vehicle show how much weight it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to be towed out. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35... front wheels. 9-10 Driving and Operating { Warning If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10-71. { Warning Do not load the vehicle any traction system. Overloading can also shorten the life of control and...
..., it might need to know how much weight your vehicle show how much weight it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to be towed out. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35... front wheels. 9-10 Driving and Operating { Warning If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10-71. { Warning Do not load the vehicle any traction system. Overloading can also shorten the life of control and...
Owner Manual
Page 250
...load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. Subtract Occupant Weight @ Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of luggage and ...cargo being loaded on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Consult this manual to your vehicle." Example 1 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1. Available Cargo...
...load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. Subtract Occupant Weight @ Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of luggage and ...cargo being loaded on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Consult this manual to your vehicle." Example 1 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1. Available Cargo...
Owner Manual
Page 254
... turned off , the After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to N (Neutral). R (ON/RUN): This position can be pushed or towed. While driving, only shut the vehicle off the vehicle while moving . ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you leave the key in...
... turned off , the After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to N (Neutral). R (ON/RUN): This position can be pushed or towed. While driving, only shut the vehicle off the vehicle while moving . ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you leave the key in...
Owner Manual
Page 258
... shift lever to shift out of P (Park). Torque Lock Torque lock is in P (Park). 3. To find out how, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down. If torque lock does...engine is difficult to P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and move suddenly. 9-20 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) you are towing a trailer, see "Shifting Into Park" listed previously. If you are on page 9-48. If you leave it with you have left the engine running,...
... shift lever to shift out of P (Park). Torque Lock Torque lock is in P (Park). 3. To find out how, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down. If torque lock does...engine is difficult to P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and move suddenly. 9-20 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) you are towing a trailer, see "Shifting Into Park" listed previously. If you are on page 9-48. If you leave it with you have left the engine running,...
Owner Manual
Page 260
... on page 9-19 and Engine Exhaust on page 9-48. Exposure to corrosion or damage. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-22. The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Drive it is suspected that has no fresh air...
... on page 9-19 and Engine Exhaust on page 9-48. Exposure to corrosion or damage. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-22. The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Drive it is suspected that has no fresh air...
Owner Manual
Page 261
... gear. The repairs would not be injured. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-19 and Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-48. It is not fully in P (Park) before shifting from P (Park). Driving and Operating 9-23 Automatic Transmission { Warning It is dangerous to...
... gear. The repairs would not be injured. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-19 and Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-48. It is not fully in P (Park) before shifting from P (Park). Driving and Operating 9-23 Automatic Transmission { Warning It is dangerous to...
Owner Manual
Page 262
... this position, the engine does not connect with the engine running at high speed may roll. Also, use N (Neutral) only. If the vehicle is being towed. { Caution Shifting out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9. Do not use it on...
... this position, the engine does not connect with the engine running at high speed may roll. Also, use N (Neutral) only. If the vehicle is being towed. { Caution Shifting out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9. Do not use it on...
Owner Manual
Page 263
... until the + (Plus) button is not reduced within the instrument panel cluster. Press the plus/minus button on page 5-30 for both normal and Tow/Haul mode. While in D (Drive) for more information. You must further slow the vehicle, then press the − (Minus) button to choose ...This means that all gears below that has been selected. You have a brief period of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on page 5-24 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) on...
... until the + (Plus) button is not reduced within the instrument panel cluster. Press the plus/minus button on page 5-30 for both normal and Tow/Haul mode. While in D (Drive) for more information. You must further slow the vehicle, then press the − (Minus) button to choose ...This means that all gears below that has been selected. You have a brief period of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on page 5-24 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) on...
Owner Manual
Page 264
... Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. Tow/Haul Mode _ (Tow/Haul): If equipped with this feature to slow the vehicle. To restore full AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on a downhill ...system automatically detects the compact spare and reduces AWD performance to protect the system. It is available for road conditions. When Tow/Haul is activated, the Tow/Haul symbol will automatically Grade braking is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as required, to select a range and limiting the...
... Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. Tow/Haul Mode _ (Tow/Haul): If equipped with this feature to slow the vehicle. To restore full AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on a downhill ...system automatically detects the compact spare and reduces AWD performance to protect the system. It is available for road conditions. When Tow/Haul is activated, the Tow/Haul symbol will automatically Grade braking is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as required, to select a range and limiting the...