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Service and
Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 307
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 308
Special Application Services
Special ApplicationServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Additional Maintenanceand Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 319
General Information
Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
the required maintenance for the
vehicle. Follow this schedule to help
protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may
also help to maintain the value of
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the
responsibility of the owner to have
all required maintenance performed.
Your dealer has trained technicians
who can perform required
maintenance using genuine
replacement parts. They have
up-to-date tools and equipment for
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many
dealers have extended evening and
Saturday hours, courtesy
transportation, and online
scheduling to assist with service
needs.
Your dealer recognizes the
importance of providing
competitively priced maintenance
and repair services. With trained
technicians, the dealer is the place
for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and
additional maintenance items like
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
blades.
Caution
Damage caused by improper
maintenance can lead to costly
repairs and may not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, recommended fluids,
and lubricants are important to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition.
The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy,
and reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
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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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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe12 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 automatic transmission fluid.@@@
Change manual transmission fluid (If equipped).@@@
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 - Severe
(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.

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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 0317 for 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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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 Oil0238.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0244.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System
(Vehicles with DOT 3 brake fluid) DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System
(Vehicles with DOT 4 brake fluid) DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in
Canada 19299571).
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.
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084, in Canada 19256085).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.

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Assistance Program,Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 130
Audio Players CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
B
BatteryLoad Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Battery - North America . . . . 252, 293
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 255
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 153, 154, 162
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Brake
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 103
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 203
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 258
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .232, 252, 293
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Management System . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 101
Check Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 254
Malfunction Indicator
Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 70
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 83
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

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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