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246 Vehicle Care
{Warning
WARNING:Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. SeeCalifornia
Proposition 65 Warning 0226.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0295 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt. Up to four weeks
.
Plug in the high voltage battery
charge cord if temperatures will
exceed 35 °C (95 °F) and keep
the 12-volt battery cables
connected.
Four weeks to 12 months
. Discharge the high voltage
battery until two or three bars
remain on the battery range
indicator (Battery symbol) on the
instrument cluster.
. Do not plug in the high voltage
battery charge cord.
. Remove the black negative (−)
cable from the 12-volt battery.
Attach a trickle charger to the
battery terminals or keep the
12-volt battery cables connected
and trickle charge from the
underhood remote positive (+)
and negative (−) terminals. See
Jump Starting - North America
0295 for the location of these
terminals.
Caution
The vehicle is equipped with an
AGM/VRLA 12-volt battery, which
can be damaged by using the
incorrect type of trickle charger.
An AGM/VRLA-compatible
charger must be used, with the
appropriate setting selected.
Follow the trickle charger
manufacturer instructions.
Reconnecting the 12-Volt Black
Negative Cable
With the 12-volt black negative (−)
cable disconnected, the hatch
cannot be opened by pressing the
hatch release button. If the hatch is
closed and latched after power has
been disconnected: 1. Use the door key to open the driver door.
2. Manually unlock and open one of the rear doors.
3. Lower one of the rear seatbacks.

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Caution (Continued)
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
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 other brake parts,
including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers, parking brake, master
cylinder, brake fluid reservoir,
vacuum pipes, electric vacuum
pump including bracket and vent
hose, if equipped.
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
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, hatch/liftgate hinges,
and the steel fuel door hinge unless
the components are plastic.
Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will
make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush dirt and
debris from the vehicle's underbody.
Your dealer or an underbody car
washing system can do this. If not
removed, rust and corrosion can
develop.
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
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and
should be replaced.

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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 Oil0232.
Engine Cooling System Premix DEX-COOL
®(GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456). See
Engine Coolant 0239.
High Voltage Battery Cooling System Premix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456). Power Electronics Cooling System Premix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456). Brake Hydraulic System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Electric Drive Unit DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Hatch Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481.

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346 OnStar
.Obtain the Wi-Fi®hotspot name
or SSID and password,
if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an
Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
. Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available
24/7 to:
. Get help for an emergency.
. Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
. Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
OnStar Emergency Services require
a specific OnStar subscription plan.
With Automatic Crash Response, in
many crashes, built-in sensors can
automatically alert a specially
trained OnStar Advisor who is
immediately connected to the
vehicle to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being started.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires a
specific OnStar subscription plan.
Press
Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.

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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.
End a Call
Press=. System responds: “Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press=and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics
OnStar Advanced Diagnostics can
perform a check of the vehicle's key
operating systems through a
monthly diagnostics report, through
real time alerts or by pressing
Q.
OnStar can also monitor tire
pressure, if equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
. Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
Qto set up an account.
. With the OnStar Basic Plan,
every 60 days.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar services if
the vehicle is disposed of, sold,
transferred, or if the lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Services,
Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar terms and
conditions:
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.

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G
GaugesBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Driver Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 314
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 149
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Headlamps (cont'd)
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . .115
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 147
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . .116
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 154
High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . . 104
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 166
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 186
Hold Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
I
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
IndicatorVehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Information Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 45
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 133
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 29
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 148
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Messages (cont'd)Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 132
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Object Detection System . . . . . 134
Propulsion Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 136
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Mirrors Automatic DimmingRearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 45
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Mode (cont'd)
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Extended Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Hold Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Modes Driver Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Mountain Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 112
N
Navigation OnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 171
O
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 234
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 74
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 334
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
OnStar
®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
OnStar
®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 347
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 340
Out of Fuel/Engine Unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Parking Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 247
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 176

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Parking or BackingAssistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 193
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 68
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . 226
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 174
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 60
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 343
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 337
Programmable Charging . . . . . . . . 118 Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .226, 245, 295
Propulsion Power Messages . . . 135
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 341
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Ready Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 302
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Replacement Parts (cont'd)
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 342
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Requirements Electrical Battery Charging . . . 218
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Ride Control Systems
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 330
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182