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Fuel (LGX 3.6L V6 Engine)
Use only unleaded petrol rated at 91
RON or higher in your vehicle. Do not
use petrol with an octane rating lower
as it may result in vehicle damage and
lower fuel economy. SeeFuel0240.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time to
change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100%
only following an oil change. Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE on
the DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0136. When
remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the
display. See Engine Oil
Messages 0144.
2. Press and hold SEL to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change. The oil life system can also be reset as
follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0252.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 311
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 0191.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0240.
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 0245.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0250.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0279.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0284.
. Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0260.
Engine Oil Change
Change the engine oil and filter when
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, 12 000 km/7,500 mi,
or at one year, whichever comes first.
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 a
year and the oil life system must be
reset. Your trained dealer technician
can perform this work. If the engine
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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 0252.
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 Rotation0284.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0250
and Engine Oil Life System 0252.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0256.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0260.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0301. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See Wiper
Blade Replacement 0265. .
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 0254.
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0301.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear.
See Exterior Care 0301.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 072.
. 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 0301.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0264. .
Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check 0264.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check 0265.
. 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 Sunroof052.
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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation0284.
(2) 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. (3)
Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(5) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0255.
(6) 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 transfer case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and should
be replaced. (7)
Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(8) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0262.
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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation0284.
(2) 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.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition. (4)
Or every two years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(5) 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 transfer case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and should
be replaced.
(6) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0255.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(8) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0262.Special Application
Services
Severe Conditions Requiring
More Frequent Maintenance
.
Public service, military,
or commercial use vehicles to
include the following:
‐Ambulances, police cars and
emergency rescue vehicles.
‐ Civilian vehicles such as light
duty pick-up trucks, SUVs and
passenger cars that are used in
military applications.
‐ Recovery vehicles such as tow
trucks and flatbed single vehicle
carriers or any vehicle that is
consistently used in towing
trailers or other loads.
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 318 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
3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 10.4 L 11.0 qt
3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine with Rear A/C 12.2 L 12.9 qt
3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine with Rear A/C and Auxiliary
Radiator 13.1 L 13.8 qt
3.6L V6 Engine 9.8 L 10.4 qt
3.6L V6 Engine with Rear A/C 11.4 L 12.0 qt
Cooling System –Twin Turbo
3.0L V6 Engine Intercoolers 3.2 L 3.4 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank 72.7 L 19.2 gal
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Coolant (cont'd)Engine Temperature Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171, 178
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 213
D
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 2
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 165
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 324 Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204, 264
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 221
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 188
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 130
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 243
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 269
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 272
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Electrical System (cont'd)
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 247
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 124
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . 143
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
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Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 164
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 169
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 166
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 253
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 230
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Fuel (cont'd)
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 134
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 269
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 272
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
G
Garage Door OpenerProgramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Gauges Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 124
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 123
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Gauges (cont'd)
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 310
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 166
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Headlamps Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 164
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62