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Vehicle Care 311
Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can
cause vehicle damage. Use
caution and low speeds to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Carefully open the cover in the
fascia by using the small notch that
conceals the tow eye socket.
Install the tow eye into the socket by
turning it clockwise until it stops.
When the tow eye is removed,
reinstall the cover with the notch in
the original position.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle, such as a motorhome. The
two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the
ground and two wheels up on a
device known as a dolly.
Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
.
What is the towing capacity of
the towing vehicle? Be sure to
read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's
recommendations.
. What is the distance that will be
traveled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
. Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your
dealer or trailering professional
for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.
. Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
Dinghy Towing

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Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the
ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If a rear-wheel-drive vehicle
must be towed, a dolly or a trailer
should be used. If an all-wheel-drive
vehicle must be towed, a trailer
should be used. See “Dolly Towing”
following.
Dolly Towing
To dolly tow a rear-wheel-drive
vehicle from the rear:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly.
3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Manual)
0 202 orParking Brake
(Electric) 0203.
4. Put the vehicle in P (Park).
5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly. 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a
clamping device designed for
towing.
7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

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can be removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0327.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire
dressing products on the vehicle
may damage the paint finish and/
or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Trim —Aluminum
or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
soap and water to clean the wheels.
After rinsing thoroughly with clean
water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
A wax may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome
trim may be damaged if the
vehicle is not washed after driving
on roads that have been sprayed
with magnesium, calcium,
or sodium chloride. These
chlorides are used on roads for
conditions such as ice and dust.
Always wash the chrome with
soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
brushes, or cleaners that contain
acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses
silicone carbide tire cleaning
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Caution (Continued)
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect all other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.

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Service and Maintenance 323
At your dealer, you can be certain
that you will receive the highest
level of service available. Your
dealer has specially trained service
technicians, uses genuine
replacement parts, as well as,
up-to-date tools and equipment to
ensure fast and accurate
diagnostics.
The proper replacement parts,
fluids, and lubricants to use are
listed inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0327 andMaintenance
Replacement Parts 0328. We
recommend the use of genuine
parts from your dealer.
Rotation of New Tires
Tire rotation is not recommended if
the vehicle has different size tires
on the front and rear wheels. If tire
rotation is recommended for the
vehicle, to maintain ride, handling,
and performance of the vehicle, it is
important that the first rotation
service for new tires be performed.
Tires should be rotated every
service. See Tire Rotation 0292.Maintenance
Schedule
When the Change Engine Oil
Soon Message Displays
Change engine oil and filter. See
Engine Oil 0254. An Emission
Control Service.
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, service is
required for the vehicle as soon as
possible, within the next 1 000 km/
600 miles. If driving under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system
may not indicate the need for
vehicle service for up to a year. The
engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and
the oil life system must be reset.
Your dealer has trained service
technicians who will perform this
work and reset the system. If the
engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since
the last service. Reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System 0256.
Every Engine Oil Change
.
Change engine oil and filter.
Reset oil life system. See
Engine Oil 0254 and Engine Oil
Life System 0256. An Emission
Control Service.
. Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant 0261.
. Engine cooling system
inspection. Visual inspection of
hoses, pipes, fittings, and
clamps and replacement,
if needed.
. Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluid 0266.
. Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. See Exterior
Care 0313. Worn or damaged
wiper blade replacement. See
Wiper Blade
Replacement 0271.
. Tire inflation pressures check.
See Tire Pressure 0286.

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‐Any vehicle consistently
operated in a high sand or
dust environment such as
those used on oil pipelines
and similar applications.
. Vehicles that are regularly used
for short trips of 6 kilometers
or less
If your vehicle has an Oil Life
Indicator, the indicator will show
you when to change the oil and
filter. Under severe conditions
the indicator may come on
before 10 000 km/6,000 mi. The
indicator won't detect dust in the
oil, so if you drive in a dusty
area you may have to change
the oil and filter sooner than
every 10 000 km/6,000 mi.
Note: All vehicles with
rear-wheel drive —change
driveline axle oil every
30 000 km/19,000 mi if vehicle is
used for towing purposes.
* Footnote: Under extreme
driving conditions listed above, it
may be necessary to replace
your spark plugs at more
frequent intervals. For further assistance in determining the
most suitable service
maintenance intervals for your
vehicle, please contact your
authorized GM Dealer.
Additional Required
Services
—Severe Service
Every 72 000 km/45,000 mi
.
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter.
. Rear axle fluid (If equipped with
limited slip).

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0327 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System –Engine
2.0L L4 Engine 7.6 L 8.0 qt
2.5L L4 Engine 8.3 L 8.8 qt
3.6L V6 Engine 10.2 L 10.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L L4 Engine 4.7 L5.0 qt
2.5L L4 Engine 4.7 L5.0 qt
3.6L V6 Engine RWD (with oil cooler) 5.7 L6.0 qt
3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 6.6 L7.0 qt
Fuel Tank 62.5 L16.5 gal
Wheel Nut Torque –ATS 140Y 100 lb ft

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Wheel Nut Torque –ATS-V (Blue Tint Nut) 150 Y110 lb ft
Wheel Nut Torque –ATS-V (Silver Tint Nut) 190 Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Horsepower TorqueSpark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Engine X203 kW@ 5600 rpm
(272 hp@ 5600 rpm) 400
Y@ 3800 rpm
(295 lb ft @
3800 rpm) 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–
0.035 in)
2.5L L4 Engine A151 kW@ 6300 rpm
(202 hp@ 6300 rpm) 258
Y@ 4400 rpm
(190 lb ft @ 4400 rpm) 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–
0.043 in)
3.6L V6 Engine 3239 kW@ 6800 rpm
(321 hp@ 6800 rpm) 372
Y@ 4800 rpm
(274 lb ft @ 4800 rpm) 0.80–0.90 mm (0.031–
0.035 in)
3.6L V6 Twin Turbo
Engine Y
339 kW@ 5750 rpm
(455 hp@ 5750 rpm) 603
Y@ 3500 rpm
(445 lb ft @ 3500 rpm) 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–
0.035 in)

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Headlamps (cont'd)Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 125
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 152
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 125
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 287
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 184
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 204
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
IndicatorVehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 45
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 135
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 29
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
L
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 152
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . .118
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 230
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 232
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 121
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272