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352 Service and Maintenance
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 0206.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel (Gasoline) 0249 or see
Fuel for Diesel Engines 0250.
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 0265.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0270.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0308.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0314.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer
Fluid 0282.

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Service and Maintenance 353
Once a Year (Minimum)
.On vehicles with diesel engines,
it is recommended to drain the
diesel fuel filter of water when
the WATER IN FUEL -
CONTACT SERVICE message
displays or a minimum of once
a year.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON DIC 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
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.
See Engine Oil Life System 0273.
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 0314.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0270 andEngine Oil Life
System 0273.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0278.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0282.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0342. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade
Replacement 0288. .
Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0308.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0314.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter 0276.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0342.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0342.
. 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.

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Service and Maintenance 355
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)@ @@
Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel filter. (3)@@@@@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4)@ @@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coil boots.@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace brake/clutch fluid. If equipped with
manual transmission. (7)

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Service and Maintenance 357
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)@ @@
Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel filter. (3)@@@@@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4)@ @@
Change automatic transmission fluid.@@@
Change manual transmission fluid.@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coil boots.@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace brake/clutch fluid. If equipped with
manual transmission. (7)
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 airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter.

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Service and Maintenance 359
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions
to look for that may indicate
services are required.
Battery
The 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. .
A message may indicate when
scheduled maintenance on the
timing belt and other
components is required.
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 0361 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.

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384 OnStar
.Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi®
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an
Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
. Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available
24/7 to:
. Get help for an emergency.
. Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
. Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an
active, OnStar service plan
(excludes Basic Plan). With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block™,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
®,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.

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Index 393
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 262
Additional Information OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 188
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 276
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 79
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 75 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 125
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 245
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 233 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

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394 Index
Assistance Systems forParking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 240
Audio Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 167
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . 193
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Battery - North America . . . . 285, 336
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 288
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180, 181 Brake
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 128
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 210
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Headlamps and Front TurnSignal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Taillamps and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 249 California (cont'd)
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .264, 285, 336
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 106
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 126
Check Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 287
Malfunction IndicatorEngine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 87
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92