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Shutter System
The vehicle may have a shutter
system designed to help increase
fuel economy. Keep the shutter
system clean for proper operation.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, anda buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are
worn or damaged. Damage can be
caused by extreme dusty
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,
snow, and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply Dielectric silicone grease on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry climates
may require more frequent
application. Black marks from
rubber material on painted surfaces
can be removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. See
Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0324.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire
dressing products on the vehicle
may damage the paint finish and/
or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Trim —Aluminum
or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
soap and water to clean the wheels.
After rinsing thoroughly with clean
water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
A wax may then be applied.
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
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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
0 183.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0226.
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 0240.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0245.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 279.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0284.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 256.
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 0247.
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 0284.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0245 and
Engine Oil Life System 0247.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0252.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0256. .
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0305. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 261.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0279.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0284.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 249.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0305.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0305.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 067.
. 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 0305.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0260.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0260.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 261.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof048.
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Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving. .
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0324 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 245.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0252.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door 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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Index 357
Driving (cont'd)Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 25
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 181
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 183
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 199
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 125
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 266
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Electrical System (cont'd)
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Emergency
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 242
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Cooling System Messages . . . 142
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 195
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 342
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 159
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 161
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 163
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 248
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 221
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
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Lights (cont'd)Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . 127
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 129
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 316 Maintenance Schedule (cont'd)
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 122
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 142
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Object Detection System . . . . . 144
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 146
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Mirrors
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 46
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
N
NavigationOnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 187
O
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 247
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Oil (cont'd)Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 81
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 333
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
OnStar
®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
OnStar
®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 346
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Operation Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 339
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Parking Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 261 Parking (cont'd)
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 193
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 214
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 75
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 239
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 192
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 66
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 341
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 336 Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .239, 259, 298
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 340
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Rear Climate Control System . . . 171
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 214
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 110
Rearview Mirrors
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 303
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265