Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your
vehicle. However, you
can use SAE 5W-30 if it’s going
to be colder than 60” F (1 6°C) before your next oil
change. When it’s
very cold, you should use SAE
5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its
viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other viscosity oils,
such as
SAE 20W-50.
I NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified
For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst” symbol. Failure to use the
recommended oil can result in engine damage not
covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in
an area where the temperature falls below
-20°F (-29”C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting
and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to
advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has an Oil Life Indicator. This feature
will let you know when to change your oil
and
filter -- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and
7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change.
Under severe conditions, the indicator may come
on
before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your
vehicle more than
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or
12 months (whichever occurs first) without an
oil change.
The system won’t detect dust in the oil.
So, if you
drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil every
3,000 miles (5
000 km) or sooner. Remember to reset
the Oil Life Indicator when the oil has been changed.
For more information, see “Oil Life Indicator”
in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE
LEFT message by pressing the INFORMATION (INFO)
button. Then press and hold the RESET (INFO RESET)
button until the display shows
“100.” This resets the
oil life index. The message will remain off until the
next oil change is needed. The percentage of oil life
remaining may be checked at any time by pressing the
INFORMATION (INFO) button several times until the
OIL LIFE LEFT message appears. For more
information on the oil life feature, see “Oil Life
Indicator”
in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your
skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay
on your skin
for
very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring
it on the ground, into sewers,
or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
Air Cleaner
The air cleaner is located next to the windshield washer
fluid reservoir on the driver’s side
of the engine. Be sure
the engine has cooled before following these steps to
replace the air cleaner filter:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mountain Roads ................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Net. Convenience
............................... 2-55
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle Break-In
............................ 2- 18
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Odometer
.................................... 2-66
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-66
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-11
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-96
Oil Life Indicator. How to Reset
................... 6-15
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-76
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine Message
............. 2-86
OnStar System
................................. 2-57
Options
Not Set Message ......................... 2-86
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5- 15
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 15
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 7-13. 7-14
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-55
ParadeDimming
............................... 2-47
Park
Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2-23
Shifting Into
................................. 2-28
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-31 Parking
At Night
.................................... 2-14
Brake
...................................... 2-26
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-70
Lots
....................................... 2-14
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-31
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-38
Passenger’s Temperature Control
............... 3.3. 3.6
Passing
...................................... 4-13
PASS-Key
i3 II ................................. 2-17
Phone Not Present Message
....................... 2-86
Power Accessory. Retained
........................... 2-19
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-41
Door Locks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-52
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-33
Windows and Other Power Options
............... 6-58
Powerseat
..................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-3
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-20
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Program Pass Key Message ....................... 2-86
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.......... 2-5. 2-91
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 7- 13. 7- 14
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2-13
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