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3. With the engine off, turn theignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
While parked and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition to
LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
position.
.The ignition should turn to
LOCK/OFF only when the shift
lever is in P (Park).
. The ignition key should come
out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
. To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only. .
To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
See the Maintenance
Schedule 0332.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0342.
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Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome
trim may be damaged if the
vehicle is not washed after driving
on roads that have been sprayed
with magnesium, calcium,
or sodium chloride. These
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(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
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 all other brake parts.
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, liftgate hinges, and the
steel fuel door hinges, 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 any
corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to thoroughly
clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0265.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine
Oil 0260.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, Door, and Trunk Lid 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).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
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.Obtain and customize 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
Emergency Services require an
active, OnStar service plan
(excludes Basic Plan). With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in 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 restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
®,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
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OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Make a Call1. 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.
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
Advanced Diagnostics provides a
status of the vehicle’ s key systems
with a monthly e-mail, or by
pressing
Q. If equipped, Diagnostic
Alerts can be received in real-time
via e-mail or text. The Proactive
Alerts feature (if available) can help
predict and alert of potential
upcoming maintenance issues with
select components on the vehicle,
before they become a problem.
OnStar can also monitor and report
tire pressure, if the vehicle is
equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
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J
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 23
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 290
Lamps Adaptive Forward Lighting . . . . 275
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 120
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 102
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Side Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Lamps (cont'd)
Sidemarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Leveling Control Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Light Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lighting Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 123
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Lights (cont'd)
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 104
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 105
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 107
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 120
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 106
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Operate Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 100
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . 107
Warning, Power Steering . . . . . 106
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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OutletsPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
P
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . . . 147
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Parking Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 273
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 232
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 244
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 63
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 255
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 231
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Steering Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 56
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 358
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 353
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .255, 271, 315
Q
Quick Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
R
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . 141
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 357
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 244
Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 320
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 69