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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 271California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271California PerchlorateMaterials Requirements . . . . . 271Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273Engine CompartmentOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 277Automatic TransmissionFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 278Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 279Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 284Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Battery - North America . . . . . . 288Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 290Automatic Transmission ShiftLock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290Park Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 291Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 291Windshield Replacement . . . . . 292
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 293High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 293Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 294Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295Instrument Panel FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298Rear Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 305Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309Tire Pressure for High-SpeedOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Tire Pressure MonitorSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311Tire Pressure MonitorOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315When It Is Time for NewTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317Different Size Tires andWheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319Wheel Alignment and TireBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 320Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

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1.Engine Compartment FuseBlock0295.
2. Coolant Recovery Reservoirand Dipstick Cap. SeeCoolingSystem0280.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil0275.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil0275.
5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out ofView). SeeCooling System0280.
6. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeCooling System0280.
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0335.
8. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.SeeBrake Fluid0287orHydraulic Clutch0279.
9.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter0279.
10. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. SeeWasher Fluid0286.
11 . R e m o t e N e g a t i v e (✓)Terminal.SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0335.
Engine Oil
To e n s u r e p r o p e r e n g i n eperformance and long life, carefulattention must be paid to engine oil.Following these simple, butimportant steps will help protectyour investment:
.Use engine oil approved to theproper specification and of theproper viscosity grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”in this section.
.Check the engine oil levelregularly and maintain theproper oil level. See“CheckingEngine Oil”and“When to AddEngine Oil”in this section.
.Change the engine oil at theappropriate time. SeeEngine OilLife System0277.
.Always dispose of engine oilproperly. See“What to Do withUsed Oil”in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,every 650 km (400 mi), especiallyprior to a long trip. The engine oildipstick handle is a loop. SeeEngine Compartment Overview0274for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center(DIC) message displays, check theoil level.
Follow these guidelines:
.To g e t a n a c c u r a t e r e a d i n g , p a r kthe vehicle on level ground.Check the engine oil level afterthe engine has been off for atleast two hours. Checking theengine oil level on steep gradesor too soon after engine shutoffcan result in incorrect readings.Accuracy improves when

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Hydraulic Clutch
For vehicles with a manualtransmission, it is not necessary toregularly check brake/clutch fluidunless there is a leak suspected.Adding fluid will not correct a leak.Afluidlossinthissystemcouldindicate a problem. Have thesystem inspected and repaired.
When to Check and What
to Use
The brake/hydraulic clutch fluidreservoir cap has this symbol on it.The common hydraulic clutch andbrake master cylinder fluid reservoiris filled with brake fluid as indicatedon the reservoir cap. SeeEngineCompartment Overview0274forreservoir location.
How to Check and Add Fluid
Visually check the brake/clutch fluidreservoir to make sure the fluid levelis at the MIN (minimum) line on thereservoir. The brake/hydraulic clutchfluid system should be closed andsealed.
Do not remove the cap to check thefluid level or to top-off the fluid level.Remove the cap only whennecessary to add the proper fluiduntil the level reaches the MIN line.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in theengine compartment on the driverside of the vehicle. SeeEngineCompartment Overview0274.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing andinspecting the engine air cleaner/filter, seeMaintenance Schedule0349.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have theengine running with the engine aircleaner/filter housing open. Beforeremoving the engine air cleaner/filter, make sure that the engine aircleaner/filter housing and nearbycomponents are free of dirt anddebris. Remove the engine aircleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shakethe engine air cleaner/filter (awayfrom the vehicle), to release loosedust and dirt. Inspect the engine aircleaner/filter for damage, andreplace if damaged. Do not cleanthe engine air cleaner/filter orcomponents with water orcompressed air.

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Brakes
Disc brake pads have built-in wearindicators that make a high-pitchedwarning sound when the brake padsare worn and new pads are needed.The sound can come and go or canbe heard all the time when thevehicle is moving, except whenapplying the brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
acrash.Whenthebrakewear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climatescan cause a brake squeal when thebrakes are first applied or lightlyapplied. This does not meansomething is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts arenecessary to help prevent brakepulsation. When tires are rotated,inspect brake pads for wear andevenly tighten wheel nuts in theproper sequence to torquespecifications. SeeCapacities andSpecifications0362.
Brake pads should be replaced ascomplete sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedaldoes not return to normal height,or if there is a rapid increase inpedal travel. This could be a signthat brake service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system partswith new, approved replacementparts. If this is not done, the brakesmay not work properly. The brakingperformance expected can changein many other ways if the wrong
replacement brake parts areinstalled or if parts are improperlyinstalled.
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinderreservoir is filled with GM approvedDOT 4 brake fluid as indicated onthe reservoir cap. SeeEngineCompartment Overview0274forthe location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
Place the vehicle in P (Park) orNeutral with the parking brakeapplied if equipped with a manualtransmission. On a level surface,the brake fluid level should bebetween the minimum andmaximum marks on the brake fluidreservoir.

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There are only two reasons why thebrake fluid level in the reservoir maygo down:
.Normal brake lining wear. Whennew linings are installed, thefluid level goes back up.
.Afluidleakinthebrake/clutchhydraulic system. Have thebrake/clutch hydraulic systemfixed. With a leak, the brakes willnot work well.
Always clean the brake fluidreservoir cap and the area aroundthe cap before removing it.
Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid.Adding fluid does not correct a leak.If fluid is added when the linings areworn, there will be too much fluidwhen new brake linings areinstalled. Add or remove fluid, asnecessary, only when work is doneon the brake/clutch hydraulicsystem.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged.
Add brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake/clutch
hydraulic system.
When the brake/clutch fluid falls to alow level, the brake warning lightcomes on. SeeBrake SystemWarning Light0102.
Brake fluid absorbs water over timewhich degrades the effectiveness ofthe brake fluid. Replace brake fluidat the specified intervals to preventincreased stopping distance. SeeMaintenance Schedule0349.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4brake fluid from a clean, sealedcontainer. SeeRecommendedFluids and Lubricants0358.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery ismaintenance free. Do not removethe cap and do not add fluid.
The battery is in the trunk, behind atrim panel, on the driver side of thevehicle. Refer to the replacement

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FusesUsage
F22 Rear wiper
F23 Sunroof
F24 Front wipers
F25 Automatic occupantsensing/Instrumentcluster/Ignition
F26 Left rear bus electricalcenter/Ignition
F27–
F28 Ignition/Injectors even–V8
F29 Engine control module–V8/Ignition odd–V6/Emissions
F30–
F31–
F32–
F33 Ignition/Instrumentpanel body
F34 Fuel system controlmodule/Ignition
F35–
FusesUsage
F36 Electric steeringcolumn lock
F37 Emission 2/Ignitioneven–V6
F38 Engine control module–V6/Injectors/Ignitionodd–V8
F39 Intercooler pump
F40–
F41 Transmission controlmodule/Electric powersteering
F42 Starter motor
F43–
F44 Left HID headlamp
F45 Right HID headlamp
F46 High-beamheadlamps
F47 Horn
F48 Engine cooling fan
F49 Automatic headlampleveling
FusesUsage
F50 Transmission controlmodule ignition
F51 Engine control moduleignition
F52 Brake vacuum pump
F53 A/C clutch
F54 Vaporizer controlmodule
RelaysUsage
R1 Driving lamps
R2 Headlamp washer
R3 Rear washer pump
R4 Front washer pump
R5 Rear defogger
R6 Front wiper control
R7 Wiper speed
R8 Engine control module
R9–
R10 Intercooler pump
R11–

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL®Coolant.SeeEngine Coolant0281.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™specification of the proper SAE viscositygrade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SeeEngine Oil0275.
Hood Latch Assembly, SecondaryLatch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, andRelease Pawl
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meetingrequirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and DoorHingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800).
Rear Axle Castrol SAF Carbon Modified SAE 75W/85 API GL5 Differential Oil (GMPart No. 92184900).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric SiliconeGrease (GM Part No. 12345579).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protectionrequirements.

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Index 389
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Assistance Systems for
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 254
Audio
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
B
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Battery
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Voltage and Charging
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Battery - North America . . . . 288, 335
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 291
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 102
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 229
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 293
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
C
California
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .271, 288, 335
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 87
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 100
Check
Malfunction Indicator
Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 71
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 83
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 371