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fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and
should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregulardark spots etched into the paint
surface. Refer to
“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
cleaners directly to the cleaning
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any
switches or controls. Remove
cleaners quickly. Before using cleaners, read and
follow to 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 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.
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keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy,
and reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more
frequent checks and services.
Normal Service
All maintenance services, including
those listed under Additional
Required Services, are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 204
ii.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0241
ii.
Severe Service
In addition to the normal service
schedule, some vehicles require
service more often. Severe service
is for vehicles that are: .
Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
. Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
. Frequently towing a trailer.
. Used for high-speed or
competitive driving.
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause
serious injury. Perform
maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools,
and equipment are available.
If they are not, see your dealer to
have a trained technician do the
work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0257
ii.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0262
ii.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 299
ii.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0304
ii.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 273
ii.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not
indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once
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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 0264
ii.
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter
The passenger compartment air
filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
Inspect the passenger compartment
air filter every 36 000 km
(22,500 mi) or two years, whichever
comes first. Replace if necessary.
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.
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 0305
ii.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0262
iiand Engine Oil Life
System 0264ii.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0269
ii.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0273
ii.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0331
ii. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 280
ii.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0299
ii. .
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0304
ii.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 266
ii.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0331
ii.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0331
ii.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 055
ii.
. 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 0331
ii.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0278
ii.
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(2)Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(3) Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.
(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 transfer case fluid.
Contaminated fluid will decrease the
life of the transfer case and/or axles
and should be replaced.
(5) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 268
ii.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(7) Replace brake/clutch fluid every
five years. See Brake Fluid0275
ii.
Special Application
Services
.
Severe Commercial Use
Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis
components every 5 000 km/
3,000 mi.
. Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 331
ii.
Additional
Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services —their
trained dealer technicians know
your vehicle best. Your dealer can
also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your
vehicle may need attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions
to look for that may indicate
services are required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
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(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
®iOS,
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 special
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,
which requires available minutes. 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.”
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Driving (cont'd)If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 203
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
E
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Emergency OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 259
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Engine (cont'd)
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Cooling System Messages . . . 130
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 219
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 369
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 142
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 143
F
Fan Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 145
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 265
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Four-Wheel DriveTransfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 225, 276
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Internet RadioPandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jack Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 131
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 28
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 294
Lamps Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 143
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . .114
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Lamps (cont'd)
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Light Hill Decent Control . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . .116
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 120
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Lights (cont'd)
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 143
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . .118
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . .112
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . .119
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Up-Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 120
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 341 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 114
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Battery Voltage andCharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 130
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Messages (cont'd)
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Object Detection System . . . . . 132
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 132
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Messaging Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Mirrors
Automatic DimmingRearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 38
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
N
Navigation OnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 210
O
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 264
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 68
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 360
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
OnStar
®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
OnStar
®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 373
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372