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Service and Maintenance 367
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)@ @@@@@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2)@ @@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
4WD. (4)@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake/clutch fluid. (7)
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Normal
(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.
(2)
Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.

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Service and Maintenance 369
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)@ @@@@@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2)@ @@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Change manual transmission fluid.@@@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
4WD. (4)@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake/clutch fluid. (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.
(2)
Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.

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Service and Maintenance 371
.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 0373 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
the shocks and struts for signs

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Technical Data 377
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 380
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 378 for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
This label, on the inside of the glove
box, has the following information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
. Model designation.
. Paint information.
. Production options and special
equipment.
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.

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380 Technical Data
Engine Drive Belt Routing
L4 Engines
V6 Engines
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.

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Customer Information 393
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
.How various systems in your
vehicle were operating;
. Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/
or brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was
traveling. These data can help provide a
better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur.
Note
EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal
data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
GM will not access these data or
share it with others except: with the
consent of the vehicle owner or,
if the vehicle is leased, with the
consent of the lessee; in response
to an official request by police or
similar government office; as part of
GM's defense of litigation through
the discovery process; or, as
required by law. Data that GM
collects or receives may also be
used for GM research needs or may
be made available to others for
research purposes, where a need is
shown and the data is not tied to a
specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
OnStar
If the vehicle is equipped with
OnStar®and has an active
subscription, additional data may be
collected through the OnStar
system. This includes information
about the vehicle’s operation;
collisions involving the vehicle; the
use of the vehicle and its features;
and, in certain situations, the
location and approximate GPS
speed of the vehicle. Refer to the

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Index 407
CheckEngine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 302
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 70
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 95
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 207 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . 109, 111
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 388
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Connections
OnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Control Light Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Engine Temperature Gauge . . .114
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207, 209
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Customer Information
Service PublicationsOrdering Information . . . . . . . . 390 Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 388
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 394
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 393
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Diagnostics OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 380
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125, 128

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408 Index
DrivingCharacteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 25
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 222
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 224
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
E
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Emergency
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Engine (cont'd)
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 281
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Cooling System Messages . . . 132
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 239
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 393
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 145
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 146
F
Fan Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 148
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 288
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Four-Wheel DriveTransfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 247, 299
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Front Fog Lamp
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45