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Service and Maintenance 389
.As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires. Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0376 and
Exterior Care 0371.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips. .
Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
. Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.
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Customer Information 401
.Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 805 km (500 mi).
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
. Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
. Legal fines. .
Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a
regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel
delivery may be restricted.
Propane and other fuels are not
provided through this service.
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: Must be over
150 km from where your trip was
started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of
the repair orders are required.
Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help you
make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment.
. Alternative Service: If
assistance cannot be provided
right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give
permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100,
after sending the original receipt
to Roadside Assistance.
Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for
parts and labor for repairs not
covered by the warranty are the
owner responsibility.
Scheduling Service
Appointments
When the vehicle requires warranty
service, contact your dealer and
request an appointment. By
scheduling a service appointment
and advising the service consultant
of your transportation needs, your
dealer can help minimize your
inconvenience.
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OnStar 411
.Obtain the Wi-Fi®hotspot name
or SSID and password,
if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an
Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
. Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/
7 to:
. Get help for an emergency.
. Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
. Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an
active, OnStar subscription plan
(excludes Basic Plan). With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires a
specific OnStar subscription plan.
Press
Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an
Advisor.
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420 Index
IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 277
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 308
Additional Information OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 229
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 318
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Airbag System (cont'd)
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 72
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 67
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Passenger Status Indicator . . . .118
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 293
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 270, 328
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 270
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Drive SystemsAll-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 270, 328
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 284
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128, 131
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 289
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 24
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 253
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 255
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 271
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 122
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 333
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Emergency OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 313
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Cooling System Messages . . . 139 Engine (cont'd)
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 266
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 408
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 155
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 157
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 159
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
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424 Index
Flat Tire (cont'd)Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 317
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Front Automatic Braking
(FAB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Front Seats
Heated and Cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Fuel (cont'd)
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 126
Requirements, California . . . . . 299
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 333
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 151Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Gauges Engine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 381
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 General Information (cont'd)
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . 212
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 159
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . 173
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Headlamp Leveling Control . . . . . 158
HeadlampsAdaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 126
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430 Index
Storage Areas (cont'd)Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 97
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 398
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 42Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . 52
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 348
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 347
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Terminology and Definitions . . 343
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 356
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 301
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Towing (cont'd)
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 301
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 369
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Trailer
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159