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Caution
Towing the vehicle from the rear
could damage it. Also, repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Never have the
vehicle towed from the rear.
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0330.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct
sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based,
acidic, or abrasive cleaning
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic
parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning
products can be obtained from
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Caution (Continued)
your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions, and
appropriate disposal of any
vehicle care product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure
washes closer than 30 cm (12 in)
to the surface of the vehicle. Use
of power washers exceeding
8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result
in damage or removal of paint
and decals.
Caution
Do not power wash any
component under the hood that
has this
esymbol.
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.Be sure the molding is cool to
the touch before applying any
cleaning solution.
. Use only approved cleaning
solutions for aluminum, chrome,
or stainless steel. Some
cleaners are highly acidic or
contain alkaline substances and
can damage the moldings.
. Always dilute a concentrated
cleaner according to the
manufacturer ’s instructions.
. Do not use cleaners that are not
intended for automotive use.
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the
vehicle after washing to protect
and extend the molding finish.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and
Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
to clean exterior lamps, lenses,
emblems, decals, and stripes.
Follow instructions under "Washing
the Vehicle" previously in this
section. Lamp covers are made of plastic,
and some have a UV protective
coating. Do not clean or wipe them
when dry.
Do not use any of the following on
lamp covers:
.
Abrasive or caustic agents.
. Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the
manufacturer.
. Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
or other harsh cleaners.
. Ice scrapers or other hard items.
. Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive
heat generated.
Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly
can cause damage to the lamp
cover that would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black
finish stripes can increase the
gloss level and create a
non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and
water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield,
when washing the vehicle.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking.

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Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0246.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0286.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0291.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer
Fluid 0257.
Engine Oil Change
When the:% CHANGE
(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 0248.
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 0291.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0246 andEngine Oil Life
System 0248.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0253.
. Check engine cooling system
hoses and connections. .
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0257.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0311. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade
Replacement 0263.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0286.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0291.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter 0250.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0311.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0311.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 066.

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.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.
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 0330 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.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine
Oil 0246.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0253.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System
(Vehicles with DOT 3 brake fluid) DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System
(Vehicles with DOT 4 brake fluid) DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in
Canada 19299571).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084, in Canada 19256085).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.

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Drive SystemsAll-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 218, 261
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Driving Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 24
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 197
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 198
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
E
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 272
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Electrical System (cont'd)
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Emergency
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 243
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Cooling System Messages . . . 132
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Reduced Power Light . . . . . . . . . 123
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 213
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 349 Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 146F
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 148
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 249
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Operation Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 157
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 346
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Owner Manual Indicator . . . . . . . . 118
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 262
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 212
Ultrasonic Sensor Light . . . . . . . 120
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 74
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 239
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . 171, 173, 177
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Reduced Engine Light . . . . . . . . 123
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 210
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Steering Warning
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 66 Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 348
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 343
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .239, 260, 305
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 347
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 225
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 106
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 308
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . 123

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Tires (cont'd)Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 297
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 236
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 308
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Triangle, Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
U
Ultrasonic Parking SensorLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 295
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 333
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 130
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 136
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Vehicle (cont'd)
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 120
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 231
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Warning Triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 297
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 85
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353