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11 . P r o c e e d t o t h e l e f t r e a r t i r e ,and repeat the procedure inStep 8. The horn sounds twotimes to indicate the sensoridentification code has beenmatched to the left rear tire,and the TPMS sensor matchingprocess is no longer active.The TIRE LEARN or TIRELEARNING ACTIVE messageon the infotainment displaygoes off.
12. Turn the vehicle off.
13. Set all four tires to therecommended air pressurelevel as indicated on the Tireand Loading Information label.
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.
.There is cord or fabric
showing through the tire's
rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show cord or
fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.
Tire Rotation
The tires should be rotated
every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See
Maintenance Schedule0349.
Tires are rotated to achieve
uniform wear for all tires. The
first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires0316andWheel
Replacement0320.
Different tire sizes should not be
rotated front to rear.
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Use this rotation pattern if the
vehicle has different size tires
on the front and rear.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See
Tire Pressure0309andVehicle
Load Limits0226.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. SeeTire Pressure
Monitor Operation0312.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See“Wheel
Nut Torque”underCapacities
and Specifications0362.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
ascraperorwirebrushlaterto
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the center of the
wheel hub with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or
tire rotation to prevent corrosion
or rust build-up. Do not get
grease on the flat wheel
mounting surface or on the
wheel nuts or bolts.
When It Is Time for New
Tires
Factors such as maintenance,temperatures, driving speeds,vehicle loading, and road conditionsaffect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way totell when it is time for new tires.Treadwear indicators appear whenthe tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)or less of tread remaining. SeeTireInspection0315andTire Rotation0315.
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The rubber in tires ages over time.This also applies to the spare tire,if the vehicle has one, even if it isnever used. Multiple factorsincluding temperatures, loadingconditions, and inflation pressuremaintenance affect how fast agingtakes place. GM recommends thattires, including the spare ifequipped, be replaced after sixyears, regardless of tread wear. Thetire manufacture date is the last fourdigits of the DOT Tire IdentificationNumber (TIN) which is molded intoone side of the tire sidewall. Thefirst two digits represent the week(01–52) and the last two digits, theyear. For example, the third week ofthe year 2010 would have afour-digit DOT date of 0310.
Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normallymounted on a parked vehicle. Parkavehiclethatwillbestoredforatleast a month in a cool, dry, cleanarea away from direct sunlight toslow aging. This area should be free
of grease, gasoline, or othersubstances that can deterioraterubber.
Parking for an extended period cancause flat spots on the tires thatmay result in vibrations whiledriving. When storing a vehicle forat least a month, remove the tires orraise the vehicle to reduce theweight from the tires.
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched
specific tires for the vehicle. The
original equipment tires installed
were designed to meet General
Motors Tire Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec)
system rating. When
replacement tires are needed,
GM strongly recommends
buying tires with the same TPC
Spec rating.
GM's exclusive TPC Spec
system considers over a dozen
critical specifications that impact
the overall performance of the
vehicle, including brake system
performance, ride and handling,
traction control, and tire
pressure monitoring
performance. GM's TPC Spec
number is molded onto the tire's
sidewall near the tire size. If the
tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC Spec number
will be followed by MS for mud
and snow. SeeTire Sidewall
Labeling0305,foradditional
information.
GM recommends replacing worn
tires in complete sets of four.
Uniform tread depth on all tires
will help to maintain the
performance of the vehicle.
Braking and handling
performance may be adversely
affected if all the tires are not
replaced at the same time.
If proper rotation and
maintenance have been done,
all four tires should wear out at
about the same time. SeeTire
Rotation0315for information
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If a tire goes flat, avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. SeeHazardWarning Flashers0127.
SeeIf a Tire Goes Flat0322forother important safety warnings.
Do not remove any objects thathave penetrated the tire.
1. Remove the tire sealant andcompressor kit from its storagelocation. SeeStoring the TireSealant and Compressor Kit0329.
2. Remove the sealant/airhose (5) from the side of thecompressor.
3. Remove the power plug (6).
4. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve stemis positioned close to theground so the hose willreach it.
5. Remove the valve stem capfrom the flat tire by turning itcounterclockwise.
6. Attach the sealant/air hose (5)onto the tire valve. Turn itclockwise until it is tight.
7. Switch the on/off switch (1) tothe O position.
8. Plug the power plug (6) into thepower outlet in the vehicle.Unplug all items from otheraccessory power outlets. SeePower Outlets094.
If the vehicle has an accessorypower outlet, do not use thecigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has acigarette lighter, use thecigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plugcord in the door or window.
9. Start the vehicle. The vehiclemust be running while usingthe air compressor.
10. Switch the on/off switch (1) tothe I position.
The compressor will injectsealant and air into the tire.
Sealant may leak from thepuncture hole until the vehicleis driven and the hole hassealed.
The pressure gauge (2) willinitially show a high pressurewhile the compressor pushesthe sealant into the tire. Oncethe sealant is completelydispersed into the tire, thepressure will quickly drop andstart to rise again as the tireinflates with air only.
11 . I n f l a t e t h e t i r e t o t h erecommended inflationpressure using the pressuregauge (2). The recommendedinflation pressure can be foundon the Tire and LoadingInformation label. SeeTirePressure0309.
The pressure gauge (2) mayread higher than the actual tirepressure while the compressoris on. Turn the compressor offto get an accurate pressurereading. The compressor maybe turned on/off until thecorrect pressure is reached.
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Caution
If the recommended pressure
cannot be reached after
approximately 25 minutes, the
vehicle should not be driven
farther. The tire is too severely
damaged and the tire sealant and
compressor kit cannot inflate the
tire. Remove the power plug from
the accessory power outlet and
unscrew the inflating hose from
the tire valve. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program0368.
12. Switch the on/off switch (1) tothe O position.
The tire is not sealed and willcontinue to leak air until thevehicle is driven and thesealant is distributed in the tire.Therefore, Steps 13–19 mustbe done immediately afterStep 12.
Be careful while handling thetire sealant and compressor kitas it could be warm afterusage.
13. Unplug the power plug (6) fromthe accessory power outlet inthe vehicle.
14. Turn the sealant/air hose (5)counterclockwise to remove itfrom the tire valve stem.
15. Replace the tire valvestem cap.
16. Replace the sealant/airhose (5), and the power plug (6back in their original location.
17. If the flat tire was able to inflateto the recommended inflationpressure, remove themaximum speed label from thetire sealant canister (3) andplace it in a highly visiblelocation.
Do not exceed the speed onthis label until the damaged tireis repaired or replaced.
18. Return the equipment to itsoriginal storage location in thevehicle.
19. Immediately drive the vehicle8km(5mi)todistributethesealant in the tire.
20. Stop at a safe location andcheck the tire pressure. Referto Steps 1–10 under“Using theTire Sealant and CompressorKit without Sealant to Inflate aTire (Not Punctured).”
If the tire pressure has fallenmore than 68 kPa (10 psi)below the recommendedinflation pressure, stop drivingthe vehicle. The tire is tooseverely damaged and the tiresealant cannot seal the tire.SeeRoadside AssistanceProgram0368.
If the tire pressure has notdropped more than 68 kPa(10 psi) from the recommendedinflation pressure, inflate thetire to the recommendedinflation pressure.
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If the vehicle has an accessorypower outlet, do not use thecigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has acigarette lighter, use thecigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plugcord in the door or window.
8. Start the vehicle. The vehiclemust be running while usingthe air compressor.
9. Switch the on/off switch (1) tothe I position.
The compressor will inflate thetire with air only.
10. Inflate the tire to therecommended inflationpressure using the pressuregauge (2). The recommendedinflation pressure can be foundon the Tire and LoadingInformation label. SeeTirePressure0309.
The pressure gauge (2) mayread higher than the actual tirepressure while the compressoris on. Turn the compressor offto get an accurate reading. The
compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure isreached.
11 . S w i t c h t h e o n / o f f s w i t c h ( 1 ) t othe O position.
Be careful while handling thetire sealant and compressor kitas it could be warm afterusage.
12. Unplug the power plug (6) andthe air only hose (4).
13. Replace the tire valvestem cap.
14. Place the equipment in theoriginal storage location in thevehicle.
Removal and Installation of theSealant Canister
After repairing a tire, replace the tiresealant canister.
To r e m o v e t h e s e a l a n t c a n i s t e r :
1. Unlock the air only hose (4)from the tire sealantcanister (3) by pulling up on thelever.
2. Pull the air only hose (4) fromthe tire sealant canister (3).
3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (5)from the air compressor.
4. Turn the sealant canister (3)counterclockwise so thesealant/air hose (5) is alignedwith the slot in the compressor.
5. Lift the tire sealant canister (3)from the compressor andreplace with a new tire sealantcanister. See your dealer formore information.
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15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly inacrisscrosssequence,asshown.
16. Lower the jack all the way andremove the jack from under thevehicle.
17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmlywith the wheel wrench.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
Replace the jack, tools, containerand flat tire in the trunk by reversingthe steps used to remove them.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-sizespare tire, it was fully inflated whennew, however, it can lose air overtime. Check the inflation pressureregularly. SeeTire Pressure0309andVehicle Load Limits0226forinformation regarding proper tireinflation and loading the vehicle. Forinstructions on how to remove,install, or store a spare tire, seeTireChanging0329.
After installing the spare tire on thevehicle, stop as soon as possibleand check that the spare is correctlyinflated. The spare tire is made toperform well at speeds up to11 2 k m / h ( 7 0 m p h ) a t t h erecommended inflation pressure, soyou can finish your trip.
The full-size spare includes a TPMSsensor. The TPMS will not monitoror display the spare tire air pressureuntil the tire/wheel is installed at oneof the four tire/wheel positions onthe vehicle and matched to the newposition. SeeTire Pressure MonitorOperation0312for informationabout matching the spare tire tothe TPMS.
Have the damaged or flat road tirerepaired or replaced and installedback onto the vehicle as soon aspossible so the spare tire will beavailable in case it is needed again.Do not mix tires and wheels ofdifferent sizes, because they will notfit. Keep the spare tire and its wheeltogether.
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frequent checks and services. TheAdditional Required Services -Normal are for vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargowithin recommended limits onthe Tire and Loading Informationlabel. SeeVehicle Load Limits0226.
.Are driven on reasonable roadsurfaces within legal drivinglimits.
.Use the recommended fuel. SeeFuel0264.
Refer to the information in theMaintenance Schedule AdditionalRequired Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -Severe are for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city trafficin hot weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly ormountainous terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed orcompetitive driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or deliveryservice.
Refer to the information in theMaintenance Schedule AdditionalRequired 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. SeeDoing Your Own
Service Work0272.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. SeeEngine Oil0275.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflationpressures. SeeTire Pressure0309.
.Inspect the tires for wear. SeeTire Inspection0315.
.Check the windshield washerfluid level. SeeWasher Fluid0286.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON message displays, have theengine oil and filter changed withinthe next 1 000 km/600 mi. If drivenunder the best conditions, theengine oil life system may notindicate the need for vehicle servicefor up to a year. The engine oil andfilter must be changed at least once