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252 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure MonitorOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 313
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 325
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
WARNING: Most motor vehicles,
including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts
and systems, many fluids, and
some component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals.
See
Battery - North America 0277
and Jump Starting - North America
0 326.
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as
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Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The
first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires 0309 andWheel
Replacement 0313.Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires if the vehicle
has single rear wheels.
Dual Tire Rotation
When the vehicle is new,
or whenever a wheel, wheel
bolt, or wheel nut is replaced,
check the wheel nut torque after
160, 1 600, and 10 000 km (100,
1,000, and 6,000 mi) of driving.
For proper torque and wheel nut
tightening information, see
“Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” under
Tire Changing 0316.
The outer tire on a dual wheel
setup generally wears faster
than the inner tire. Tires last
longer and wear more evenly if
they are rotated. See Tire
Inspection 0306 and Tire
Rotation 0306. Also see
Maintenance Schedule 0346.
{Warning
If the vehicle is operated with a
tire that is underinflated, the tire
can overheat. An overheated tire
can lose air suddenly or catch
fire. You or others could be
injured. Properly inflate all tires,
including the spare.
See Tire Pressure 0300, for
information on proper tire
inflation.
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specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which allpassenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
Some aluminum wheels can be
repaired. See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the
same load-carrying capacity,
diameter, width, offset and be
mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
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of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0340 and
Exterior Care 0335.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed. Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
.
Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.
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Tires (cont'd)Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 303
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 302
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Terminology and Definitions . . 298
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 313
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 228
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 228
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 331 Towing (cont'd)
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 246
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 246
Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . 261, 264
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Truck-Camper Loading
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 312
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 142Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 359
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 135
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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WarningBrake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 220
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 313
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 79
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 282
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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