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246 VEHICLE CARE
3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine (LF4)
1. Remove the six screws and lift the cover out of the assembly.
2. Inspect or replace the engine aircleaner/filters. The filters can be
removed from the top cover by
pressing the buttons.
3. Lower the cover and secure with the six screws.
{Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air; it helps to
stop flames if the engine backfires.
Use caution when working on the
engine and do not drive with the air
cleaner/filter off.
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
which could damage it. Always have
the air cleaner/filter in place when
you are driving.
Cooling System (Engine)
The cooling system allows the engine
to maintain the correct working
temperature.
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG)
1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
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308 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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 0243.
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 Rotation0278.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0241
and Engine Oil Life System 0243.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0248.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0253.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0298. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See Wiper
Blade Replacement 0257. .
Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0273.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0278.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0245.
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0298.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear.
See Exterior Care 0298.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 066.
. 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 0298.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0256. .
Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check 0257.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check 0257.
. 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.
. Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped. See Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0286.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof048.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check
engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change
engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with limited slip
differential.@@@
2.0L or 3.6L Twin Turbo Engine Only: Replace spark
plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@ @
Except 2.0L or 3.6L Twin Turbo Engine: Replace
spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(2)
Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check
engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change
engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Change rear axle fluid.@@@
2.0L or 3.6L Twin Turbo Engine Only: Replace spark
plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@ @
Except 2.0L or 3.6L Twin Turbo Engine: Replace
spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(2)
Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2.0L L4 Engine 20857930 A3178C
2.5L L4 Engine 20857930 A3178C
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 20857930 A3178C
3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine (LF4) 13367308 A3202C
Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64
2.5L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 19330000 PF63E
3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine (LF4) 19330000 PF63E
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185
Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 12647827 41-125
2.5L L4 Engine 12627160 41-115
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 12646780 41-130
3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine (LF4) 12662396 41-147
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TECHNICAL DATA 319
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 314 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System –Engine
2.0L L4 Engine 7.6 L 8.0 qt
2.5L L4 Engine 8.3 L 8.8 qt
3.6L V6 Engine 10.2 L 10.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L L4 Engine 4.7 L5.0 qt
2.5L L4 Engine 4.7 L5.0 qt
3.6L V6 Engine RWD (with oil cooler) 5.7 L6.0 qt
3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 6.6 L7.0 qt
Fuel Tank 62.5 L16.5 gal
Wheel Nut Torque –ATS 140Y 100 lb ft
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INDEX 325
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 232
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Adaptive ForwardLighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 230
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 245
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160, 163
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . 72
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . 73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . 71
What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 113
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 222
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 195 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 218
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
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INDEX 327
Coolant (cont'd)Engine Temperature Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160, 163
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246, 248
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
D
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Data Recorder Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 147
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Door (cont'd)
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 322
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 214
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 178
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Track Events and Competitive . . . 174
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160, 163
E
Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 230 Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 261
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 265
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 234
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 111
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246, 248
Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . 129
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186