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Service and Maintenance 315
frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services -
Normal are for vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0195.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0225.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are 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.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{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 0238.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0241.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0275.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0280.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer
Fluid 0253.
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.
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The engine oil and filter must be
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 0244.
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 0280.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0241 andEngine Oil Life
System 0244. .
Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0247.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0253.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0304. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade
Replacement 0257.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0275.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0280.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter 0245.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0304. .
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0304.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 064.
. 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 0304.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0256.
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Service and Maintenance 323
.As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
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 0308 and
Exterior Care 0304.
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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Customer Information 335
.Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have
OnStar
®. For security reasons,
the driver must present
identification before this service
is given.
. Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Buick dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, or snow.
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 805 km (500 mi).
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
.
Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
. Legal fines.
. Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a
regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel
delivery may be restricted.
Propane and other fuels are not
provided through this service.
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: Must be over
150 km from where your trip was
started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of
the repair orders are required.
Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help you
make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment.
. Alternative Service: If
assistance cannot be provided
right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give
permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100,
after sending the original receipt
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OnStar 345
.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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354 Index
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 235
Additional Information OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 178
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 245
Air Conditioning . . . . . .179, 184, 185
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 72
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 67
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Passenger Status Indicator . . . .114
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Alert Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 221
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 210, 256
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 210 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
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Index 357
Door (cont'd)Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 329
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 210, 256
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 25
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 193
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 195
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179E
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 261
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Emergency OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 240
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Cooling System Messages . . . 129
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Overheated Protection
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 206
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 342
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 146
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 149
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 244
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
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Index 363
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 221
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Special Application Services . . . . 321
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
StabiliTrak Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Storage Areas (cont'd)
Cargo Management System . . . . 99
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 97
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154, 343
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . . 169
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps . . . 259
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 333
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 38 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 277
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 276
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Terminology and Definitions . . 272
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 286
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 119