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Vehicle Care 299
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.
The
esymbol is 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. Washthe vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive
cleaners that are marked safe for
painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild
polishing should be done to remove
residue from the paint finish. See
your dealer for approved cleaning
products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber,
decals, simulated wood, or flat paint
as damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
may damage it. Use only
non-abrasive waxes and polishes
that are made for a basecoat/
clearcoat paint finish on the
vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or
covered whenever possible.
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dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See“Finish Care”
previously in this section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild
soap solution, immediately remove
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect
repellent from all interior surfaces or
permanent damage may result.
Use cleaners specifically designed
for the surfaces being cleaned to
prevent permanent damage. Apply
all cleaners directly to the cleaning
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any
switches or controls. Remove
cleaners quickly. Before using cleaners, read and
follow all safety instructions on the
label. While cleaning the interior,
open the doors and windows to get
proper ventilation.
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 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.
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changed at least once a year and
the oil life system must be reset.
Your trained dealer technician can
perform this work. If the engine oil
life system is reset accidentally,
service the vehicle within 5 000 km/
3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the
oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life
System 0240.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation 0279.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0238 andEngine Oil Life
System 0240.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0244. .
Check engine cooling system
hoses and connections.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0249.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0298. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 255.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0273.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0279.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 242.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0298. .
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0298.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 055.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0298.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0253.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0254.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@ @
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
AWD. (4)@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@@@@@
Replace brake/clutch fluid. (7)@ @@
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Normal
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
replacement may be needed if the
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, areas with poor air quality,
or areas with high dust levels. Replacement may also be needed if
there is a reduction in air flow,
excessive window fogging, or odors.
(2)
Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition. (3)
Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
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340 OnStar
(no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
(poor, good, excellent).
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor.
OnStar RemoteLink
®Mobile App
(If Equipped)
Download the OnStar RemoteLink
mobile app to select Apple
®,
Android™, BlackBerry®,
or Windows®mobile devices.
OnStar Subscribers can access the
following services from a mobile
device:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send directions to the vehicle. .
Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
For OnStar RemoteLink information
and compatibility, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide
savings offers from restaurants and
retailers on your route, help locate
hotels, or book a room.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service.
Make a Call
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.” 2. Say
“Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1”and the
area code. System responds:
“OK, calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say “911”without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds:
“OK, dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.
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E
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 260
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Emergency OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 235
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Reduced Power Light . . . . . . . . . 108
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . .211
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 335
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 122
F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 124
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 241
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Fog Lamps Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 107
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 260
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
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Lamps (cont'd)Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 101
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lighting Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Lights
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 103
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Lights (cont'd)
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . 106
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 107
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 123
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Reduced Engine Power . . . . . . 108
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 99
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . 103
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor . . . . 105
Up-Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Warning, Power Steering . . . . . 105
Link Smartphone . . . . . . . . 170, 172, 174
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Locks (cont'd)
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 107
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 308 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 101
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Messages Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Mirrors Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36