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Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press
the tire gage rmly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire ination pressure matches
the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading
Information label, no further adjustment is necessary.
If the ination pressure is low, add air until you reach the
recommended amount.
If you overll the tire, release air by pushing on the
metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the
tire pressure with the tire gage.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and
moisture.
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
Your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) that
sends tire pressure information to the Driver Information
Center (DIC). Using the DIC control buttons, the
driver is able to check tire pressure levels in all four
road tires. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on
page 6-59andDIC Controls and Displays on page 3-64
for additional information.
Tire Pressure Monitor System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) on your
vehicle, uses radio and sensor technology to check tire
pressure levels. Sensors, mounted on each tire and
wheel assembly transmit tire pressure readings to
a receiver located in the vehicle. The TPMS sensors
transmit tire pressure readings once every 60 seconds
while the vehicle is being driven and once every
60 minutes when the vehicle is stationary for more than
15 minutes. Using the Driver Information Center
(DIC), tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver.
The TPMS also uses the DIC to warn the driver
when air pressure, in one or more tires, falls below
25 psi (172 kPa) or is above 42 psi (290 kPa).
For additional information and details about the
DIC operation and displays seeDIC Controls and
Displays on page 3-64andDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-67.
A low tire pressure warning light also appears on the
instrument panel cluster when a low tire condition exists.
The DIC message, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE and
the low tire pressure warning light will be shown each
time the engine is started and stays on until the low tire
condition is corrected.
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If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that
do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they
are the same size, load range, speed rating, and
construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your
vehicle’s original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system
may give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if
non-TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle.
Non-TPC Spec rated tires may give a low-pressure
warning that is higher or lower than the proper
warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-59.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on
the Tire and Loading Information Label. This label
is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar).
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 5-33for more
information about the Tire and Loading Information
Label and its location on your vehicle.Different Size Tires and Wheels
If you add wheels or tires that are a different size
than your original equipment wheels and tires, this
may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its
braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability,
and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle
has electronic systems such as, anti-lock brakes,
traction control, and electronic stability control, the
performance of these systems can be affected.
{CAUTION:
If you add different sized wheels, your
vehicle may not provide an acceptable level
of performance and safety if tires not
recommended for those wheels are selected.
You may increase the chance that you will
crash and suffer serious injury. Only use
GM specic wheel and tire systems developed
for your vehicle, and have them properly
installed by a GM certied technician.
SeeBuying New Tires on page 6-64andAccessories
and Modications on page 6-3for additional information.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system developed
by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and temperature performance.
This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does
not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underination, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing
will not be necessary on a regular basis. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling
to one side or the other, the alignment may need to
be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your tires and wheels
may need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for
proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly.
If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak
out slowly. SeeTires on page 6-50for additional
information.
Your vehicle, when new, had run-at tires. This type
of tire can operate effectively with no air pressure,
so you will not need to stop on the side of the road
to change a at tire. You can just keep on driving.
The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the
speed, the greater the chance that the run-at tire
will not have to be replaced. Run-at tires perform
so well without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor
(TPM) is used to alert you if a tire has lost pressure.
SeeRun-Flat Tires on page 6-56andTire Pressure
Monitor System on page 6-59.{CAUTION:
When the TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55, REDUCED
HNDLG message is displayed on the Driver
Information Center, your vehicle’s handling
capabilities will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could
lose control of your vehicle. You or others
could be injured. Don’t drive over 55 mph
(90 km/h) when the TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG message is displayed.
Drive cautiously and check your tire pressures
as soon as you can.
If the TPM system detects a tire pressure below
5 psi (34 kPa), the TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55, REDUCED
HNDLG warning message is displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Controls and
Displays on page 3-64andDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-67for information and details about the
DIC operation and displays.
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A
Accessories and Modications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-40
Adaptive Cruise Control...................................3-15
Adaptive Forward Lighting System.....................3-31
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-44
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................6-86
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-20
Air Conditioning..............................................3-41
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-52
Readiness Light..........................................3-51
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 8-9
Airbag System................................................1-32
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-44
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-38
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-40
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-44
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-38
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-39
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-37
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-34
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System...................3-86
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................3-86
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 5-7Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-55
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............6-82
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-80
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-83
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................6-81
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................6-76
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-78
Finish Care.................................................6-81
Finish Damage............................................6-83
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................6-79
Leather......................................................6-79
Sheet Metal Damage...................................6-83
Speaker Covers..........................................6-79
Tires..........................................................6-83
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-83
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................6-84
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-80
Weatherstrips..............................................6-80
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-81
Wood Panels..............................................6-79
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-41
Audio System.................................................4-51
Audio System(s).............................................3-82
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-84
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-86
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-86
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-86
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-83
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-84
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-86
Automatic Door Lock.......................................2-11
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................6-21
Operation...................................................2-25
Avoid Point/Area, Edit......................................4-25
B
Battery..........................................................6-38
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-33
Run-Down Protection...................................3-34
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................5-24
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 5-7
Emergencies................................................ 5-9
Parking......................................................2-29
System Warning Light..................................3-54
Brakes..........................................................6-35
Braking........................................................... 5-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 5-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................6-48
Headlamp Aiming........................................6-45
Buying New Tires...........................................6-64
C
California Fuel.................................................. 6-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 6-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................6-92
Carbon Monoxide...................2-12, 2-34, 5-27, 5-37
Care of
Safety Belts................................................6-80
Your CD Player...........................................3-86
Your CDs ...................................................3-86
CD
Player........................................................4-69
Six-Disc Changer.........................................4-66
CD/DVD Player..............................................4-69
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-45
Chains, Tire...................................................6-70
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-58
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................6-83
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-23
Infants and Young Children...........................1-20
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-27
Older Children.............................................1-18
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger
Seat Position...........................................1-28
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D
Database Coverage Explanations......................4-50
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-30
Defensive Driving............................................. 5-2
Diversity Antenna System.................................3-86
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 6-4
Door
Automatic Door Lock....................................2-11
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-10
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-64
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-64
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-78
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-67
Other Messages..........................................3-77
Driving
At Night.....................................................5-19
City ...........................................................5-22
Defensive..................................................... 5-2
Drunken....................................................... 5-3
Freeway.....................................................5-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................5-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................5-20
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................5-32
Winter........................................................5-27Dual Climate Control System............................3-41
DVD
Player........................................................4-69
E
Edit
Avoid Point/Area..........................................4-25
Memory Point.............................................4-19
Waypoint....................................................4-23
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................6-86
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................6-86
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-87
Power Windows and Other Power Options......6-86
Underhood Fuse Block.................................6-89
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................6-86
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-20
Battery.......................................................6-38
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-58
Coolant......................................................6-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-57
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................6-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-34
Oil .............................................................6-15
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