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IN BRIEF 7
1.Air Vents 0165.
2. Electric Parking Brake 0186.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0155.
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0131 (If
Equipped).
3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0151.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0154.
4. Instrument Cluster 0112.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0128.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0105.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers 0154.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0211.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0188.
7. Infotainment 0158.
8. Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box 0100.
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0202. 9.
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0159.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 58 (If Equipped).
10. Instrument Panel Storage 099 (If
Equipped).
Wireless Charging Pad (If
Equipped) (Out of View). See
Wireless Charging 0108.
11. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0183.
12. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0177.
13. Steering Wheel Controls 0104.
14. Horn 0104.
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0104.
16. Cruise Control 0191.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0194 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0206 (If Equipped).
Phone Button. See “Steering
Wheel Controls ”in the
infotainment manual. Heated Steering Wheel
0104 (If
Equipped).
17. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0120.
18. Hood Release. See Hood0223.
19. Instrument Panel Storage 099.
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VEHICLE CARE 223
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work
{Warning
It can be dangerous to work on
your vehicle if you do not have the
proper knowledge, service manual,
tools, or parts. Always follow
owner’s manual procedures and
consult the service manual for your
vehicle before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own service
work, use the proper service manual.
It tells you much more about how to
service the vehicle than this
manual can.
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Airbag System
Check 080.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage to
vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is inside the
vehicle on the lower side of the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle tofind the secondary hood release
handle. The handle is under the
front edge of the hood near the
center. Push the handle to the
right and at the same time raise
the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all
the filler caps are on properly. Then
bring the hood from full open to
within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed
position, pause, then push the front
center of the hood with a swift, firm
motion to fully close the hood.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 295
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant. See
Engine Coolant 0234.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil0228.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818).
Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.