•Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must
be repaired and the fluid level checked.
•Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven
in dusty conditions only). SeeEngine Air Cleaner/
Filter on page 6-26.
•Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
MaintenanceII
•Perform all services described in MaintenanceI.
•Steering and suspension inspection. Visual
inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear.
•Engine cooling system inspection. Visual inspection
of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and
replacement, if needed.
•Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield and wiper blade
cleaning, if contaminated. SeeWindshield and Wiper
Blades on page 6-112. Worn or damaged wiper
blade replacement. SeeWindshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 6-55.
•Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, folding
seat hardware, and rear compartment hinges
lubrication. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 7-10. More frequent lubrication
may be required when vehicle is exposed to a
corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
•Restraint system component check. SeeChecking
the Restraint Systems on page 2-74.
•Engine air cleaner filter inspection. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 6-26.
Additional Required Services
At Each Fuel Stop
•
Engine oil level check. SeeEngine Oil on page 6-21.
•Engine coolant level check. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-31.
•Windshield washer fluid level check. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 6-38.
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C
Calibration.....................................................3-35
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 6-5
Warning....................................................... 6-5
California Fuel.................................................. 6-7
Call Waiting...................................................4-78
Calling for Assistance........................................ 8-7
Canada — Customer Assistance......................... 8-6
Canadian Owners............................................... iii
Canadian Owners (Propriétaires Canadiens)........... iii
Canceling a Remote Start.................................. 1-5
Capacities and Specifications..........................6-125
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................3-32
Trunk.........................................................3-11
Winter Driving.............................................5-15
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................6-110
Care of CDs ..................................................4-61
Care of the CD Player.....................................4-62
CD Messages................................................4-61
CD, MP3 .......................................................4-63
Cellular Phone Usage......................................4-83
Center Console Storage...................................3-37
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)....6-49, 6-50
Certification Label...........................................5-22
Chains, Tire...................................................6-81Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing................5-33
Charging System Light....................................4-30
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................4-34
Check Engine Light.........................................4-34
Checking Coolant............................................6-32
Checking Engine Oil........................................6-21
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-14
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................6-114
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................2-39
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........2-46
Older Children.............................................2-36
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................2-54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................2-56
Systems.....................................................2-42
Where to Put the Restraint...........................2-44
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................6-112
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................6-111
Fabric/Carpet............................................6-108
Finish Care...............................................6-111
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................6-109
Interior.....................................................6-107
Leather....................................................6-109
Tires........................................................6-113
3
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................6-47
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 4-3
Head Restraints............................................... 2-2
Headlamps....................................................4-10
Aiming .......................................................6-47
Bulb Replacement.......................................6-47
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................4-11
Delayed.....................................................4-11
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................6-48
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
On Reminder..............................................4-10
Headlamps Off in Park....................................4-11
Heated Seats................................................... 2-6
Heater...........................................................4-16
Engine Coolant...........................................3-23
Highbeam On Light.........................................4-38
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................6-66
Highway Hypnosis...........................................5-13
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................5-14
Hitches..........................................................5-30
Hood
Checking Things Under................................6-14
Release.....................................................6-15Horn ............................................................... 4-3
How OnStar Service Works..............................1-22
How the System Alarm is Activated...................3-17
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid..........6-30
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................6-33
How to Check................................................6-65
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid.......6-28
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................6-38
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................3-18
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......6-26
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System...........6-25
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................3-17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
...................2-20
Hydraulic Power Steering................................... 5-8
Hydroplaning..................................................5-12
I
If a Crash Occurs...........................................8-13
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment..............................................6-36
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment..............................................6-35
If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size
Occupant...................................................2-70
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