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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 256
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 256
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 266
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 267
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 268
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 274
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Battery - North America . . . . . . 279
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 280
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 281
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 281
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 282
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Front Turn Signal Lamps (Passenger Side Only) . . . . . . 283
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 284
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 285
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 286
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 295
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0276.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0270.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0264.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0264.
5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0278 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0268.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0268.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling
System 0270.
8. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0286.
9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0320.
10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0320.

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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0276.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0270.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0264.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0264.
5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0278 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0268.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0268.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling
System 0270.
8. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0286.
9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0320.
10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0320.

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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0276.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0270.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0264.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0264.
5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0278 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0268.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0268.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling
System 0270.
8. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0286.
9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0320.
10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0320. If the vehicle has a 6.2L V8 LT4
engine, see the HP supplement.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0266.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
0 259 for the location of the engine
oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.

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2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe itwith a clean paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all
the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and
check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
LTG 2.0L L4 Engine
LGX 3.6L V6 Engine Shown, 6.2L
V8 Engine Similar
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick, add
1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil
and then recheck the level. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine
oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications
0351.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If you find that you
have an oil level above the
operating range, i.e., the engine
has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper
operating range, the engine could
be damaged. You should drain
out the excess oil or limit driving
of the vehicle and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess amount of oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 259 for the location of the engine
oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0346.
Specification
Ask for and use engine oils that
meet the dexos1™ specification.
Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the
dexos1 specification are marked
with the dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.

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Caution
Failure to use the recommended
engine oil or equivalent can result
in engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade
engine oil.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an
area of extreme cold, where the
temperature falls below −29 °C
(−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be
used. An oil of this viscosity grade
will provide easier cold starting for
the engine at extremely low
temperatures. When selecting an oil
of the appropriate viscosity grade, it
is recommended to select an oil of
the correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the
dexos1 specification are all that is
needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
your skin and could even cause
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly dispose of clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. See the
manufacturer's warnings about the
use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the
environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
from the filter before disposal. Never
dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For
the oil life system to work properly,
the system must be reset every time
the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on. See
Engine Oil Messages
0137.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under
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system might indicate that an oil
change is not necessary for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year
and, at this time, the system must
be reset. Your dealer has trained
service people who will perform this
work and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain
interval and keep it at the proper
level.
If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0128. 2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC
while the Oil Life display is
active. The oil life will change
to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
The system is reset when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message goes off.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not been reset. Repeat
the procedure.Automatic Transmission
Fluid
How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
The vehicle is not equipped with a
transmission fluid level dipstick.
There is a special procedure for
checking and changing the
transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, this should be
done at the dealer. Contact the
dealer for additional information or
the procedure can be found in the
service manual. To purchase a
service manual, see
Service
Publications Ordering
Information 0363.
Change the fluid and filter at the
intervals listed in Maintenance
Schedule 0336, and be sure to use
the fluid listed in Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0346.
Manual Transmission
Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
manual transmission fluid level.
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6.2L V8 Engine (LT1)
1. Engine Coolant Surge Tankand Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
{Warning
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Heater and radiator hoses, and
other engine parts, can be very
hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak
fixed before you drive the vehicle.
Caution
Using coolant other than
DEX-COOL®can cause
premature engine, heater core,
or radiator corrosion. In addition,
the engine coolant could require
changing sooner. Any repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant
in the vehicle.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is
filled with DEX-COOL engine
coolant. See Maintenance Schedule
0 336 andRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0346.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
see Engine Overheating 0274.
What to Use
{Warning
Adding only plain water or some
other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water
and other liquids, can boil before
the proper coolant mixture will.
The coolant warning system is set
for the proper coolant mixture.
With plain water or the wrong
mixture, the engine could get too
hot but you would not get the
overheat warning. The engine
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