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Vehicle Care 335
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0354
ii.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct
sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based,
acidic, or abrasive cleaning
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic
parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning
products can be obtained from
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Caution (Continued)
your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions, and
appropriate disposal of any
vehicle care product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure
washes closer than 30 cm (12 in)
to the surface of the vehicle. Use
of power washers exceeding
8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result
in damage or removal of paint
and decals.
This symbol
eis on any
underhood compartment electrical
center that should not be power
washed. This could cause damage
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If using an automatic car wash,
follow the car wash instructions. The
windshield wiper and rear window
wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Remove any accessories that may
be damaged or interfere with the car
wash equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before
washing and after, to remove all
cleaning agents completely. If they
are allowed to dry on the surface,
they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces
are damaged, see your dealer to
have the damage assessed and
repaired. Foreign materials such as
calcium chloride and other salts, ice
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage the vehicle's finish if they
remain on painted surfaces. Wash
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340 Vehicle Care
To prevent damage, do not clean
the interior using the following
cleaners or techniques:
.Never use a razor or any other
sharp object to remove a soil
from any interior surface.
. Never use a brush with stiff
bristles.
. Never rub any surface
aggressively or with too much
pressure.
. Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
use approximately 20 drops per
3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
A concentrated soap solution will
create streaks and attract dirt.
Do not use solutions that contain
strong or caustic soap.
. Do not heavily saturate the
upholstery when cleaning.
. Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.Interior Glass
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
If necessary, use a commercial
glass cleaner after cleaning with
plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or
aggressive cleaning may damage
the rear window defogger.
Cleaning the windshield with water
during the first three to six months
of ownership will reduce tendency
to fog.
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover
gently, so that the speaker will not
be damaged. Clean spots with water
and mild soap.
Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
. When lightly soiled, wipe with a
sponge or soft lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
. When heavily soiled, use warm
soapy water.
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
Start by vacuuming the surface
using a soft brush attachment. If a
rotating vacuum brush attachment is
being used, only use it on the floor
carpet. Before cleaning, gently
remove as much of the soil as
possible:
.Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no
more soil can be removed.
. For solid soils, remove as much
as possible prior to vacuuming.
To clean:
1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water.
Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint
transfer to the fabric or carpet.
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352 Service and Maintenance
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary. Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
.
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0354
iifor GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled. Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
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OnStar 375
OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system
that can connect to an OnStar
Advisor for Emergency, Security,
Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar
services may require a paid
subscription and data plan. OnStar
requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service,
and GPS satellite signals to be
available and operating. OnStar acts
as a link to existing emergency
service providers. OnStar may
collect information about you and
your vehicle, including location
information. See OnStar ’s Terms &Conditions and Privacy Statement
for more details including system
limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.)
or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light is
next to the OnStar buttons. If the
status light is:
.
Solid Green: System is ready.
. Flashing Green: On a call.
. Red: Indicates a problem.
. Off: System is off. PressQ
twice to speak with an OnStar
Advisor.
Press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Advisor.
Press
=to:
. Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
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Index 385
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 265
Additional Information OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . 203
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 275
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 62
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Airbag System (cont'd)
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 57
Airbags Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . 96
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Alert Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 257
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Antenna Backglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 239 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
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Assistance Systems forParking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 251
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
B
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Battery - North America . . . . 284, 331
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 287
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 99 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 227
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 289
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
C
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .267, 284, 331
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 86
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . 97
Check
Malfunction Indicator EngineLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 69
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 82
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 368
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 319
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
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Index 387
ConnectionsOnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . 95
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . 187
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 370
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 368
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 373
Database CoverageExplanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Destination Download OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Devices USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Diagnostics OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Door (cont'd)
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . . . . 49
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 360
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 250
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 255
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 22
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 221
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 223
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Track Events andCompetitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
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E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 240
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 100
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Emergency OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 270
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 95
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Cooling System Messages . . . . 111
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 234
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 373
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 123
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 124
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 274
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 103
Requirements, California . . . . . 262
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
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