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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0167.
2. Electric Parking Brake 0190.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0157.
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0131
(If Equipped).
3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0152.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 156.
4. Instrument Cluster 0111.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0128.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0104.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers
0156.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0216.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0192.
7. Infotainment 0160.
8. Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box 099. Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
0206.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0161.
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 057 (If Equipped).
10. Instrument Panel Storage 098
(If Equipped).
Wireless Charging Pad (If
Equipped) (Out of View). See
Wireless Charging 0108.
11. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0187.
12. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0181.
13. Steering Wheel Controls 0103.
14. Horn 0104.
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0103.
16. Cruise Control 0195.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0198
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0211 (If Equipped). Phone Button. See
“Steering
Wheel Controls” in the
infotainment manual.
Heated Steering Wheel 0103
(If Equipped).
17. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0119.
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 229.
19. Instrument Panel Storage 098.
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Vehicle Care 229
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work
{Warning
It can be dangerous to work on
your vehicle if you do not have
the proper knowledge, service
manual, tools, or parts. Always
follow owner manual procedures
and consult the service manual
for your vehicle before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own service
work, use the proper service
manual. It tells you much more
about how to service the vehicle
than this manual can.
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Airbag System
Check 079.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is inside the
vehicle on the lower side of the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle tofind the secondary hood
release handle. The handle is
under the front edge of the
hood near the center. Push the
handle to the right and at the
same time raise the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all
the filler caps are on properly. Then
bring the hood from full open to
within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed
position, pause, then push the front
center of the hood with a swift, firm
motion to fully close the hood.
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Service and Maintenance 301
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved
engine oil. See Engine Oil0234.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0240.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579).