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The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
could be an early indicator that the
air pressure is getting low and
needs to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
A Tire and Loading Information label
shows the size of the original
equipment tires and the correct
inflation pressure for the tires when
they are cold. SeeVehicle Load
Limits 0161, for an example of the
Tire and Loading Information label
and its location. Also see Tire
Pressure 0243.
The TPMS can warn about a low
tire pressure condition but it does
not replace normal tire
maintenance. See Tire Inspection
0 248, Tire Rotation 0248 and
Tires 0235.Caution
Tire sealant materials are not all
the same. A non-approved tire
sealant could damage the TPMS
sensors. TPMS sensor damage
caused by using an incorrect tire
sealant is not covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always use only
the GM approved tire sealant
available through your dealer or
included in the vehicle.
TPMS Malfunction Light and
Message
The TPMS will not function properly
if one or more of the TPMS sensors
are missing or inoperable. When the
system detects a malfunction, the
low tire pressure warning light
flashes for about one minute and
then stays on for the remainder of
the ignition cycle. A DIC warning
message also displays. The low tire
pressure warning light and DIC
warning message come on at each
ignition cycle until the problem is corrected. Some of the conditions
that can cause these to come
on are:
.
One of the road tires has been
replaced with the spare tire. The
spare tire does not have a
TPMS sensor. The malfunction
light and DIC message should
go off after the road tire is
replaced and the sensor
matching process is performed
successfully. See "TPMS Sensor
Matching Process" later in this
section.
. The TPMS sensor matching
process was not done or not
completed successfully after
rotating the tires. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off after
successfully completing the
sensor matching process. See
"TPMS Sensor Matching
Process" later in this section
. One or more TPMS sensors are
missing or damaged. The DIC
message and the TPMS
malfunction light should go off
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Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the compact
spare tire in the tire rotation.
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 Pressure0243 and Vehicle
Load Limits 0161.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0245. Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See
“Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities
and Specifications 0293.
{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
a scraper or wire brush later to
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 conditions
affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to
tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when
the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
or less of tread remaining. See Tire
Inspection 0248 andTire
Rotation 0248.

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control, electronic stability control,
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be
affected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This
increases the chance of a crash
and serious injury. Only use GM
specific wheel and tire systems
developed for the vehicle, and
have them properly installed by a
GM certified technician.
See Buying New Tires 0250 and
Accessories and
Modifications 0204.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in
the United States. The grades
are molded on the sidewalls of
most passenger car tires. The
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG) system does not apply
to deep tread, winter tires,
compact spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production
tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they
must also conform to federal
safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
All Passenger Car Tires Must
Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements In Addition To
These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test
course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and
one-half (1½) times as well on
the government course as a tire
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upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and
differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on
specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.

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Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact
spare. Using them can damage
the vehicle and the chains. Do not
use tire chains on the compact
spare.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, seeBattery - North
America 0223.
Jump starting can be used on
vehicles with run-down batteries by
using jumper cables and another
vehicle.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0203.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
. They contain acid that can
burn you.
. They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
. They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded.
Use a flashlight if you need more
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Warning (Continued)
Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely. Ignoring these steps
could result in costly damage to the
vehicle that would not be covered
by the warranty.
Trying to start the vehicle by
pushing or pulling it will not work,
and it could damage the vehicle.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.
Caution
If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always connect and remove the
jumper cables in the correct order,
making sure that the cables do
not touch each other or other
metal.
1. Remote Positive (+) Terminal 2. Remote Negative (−)
Terminal
1. The vehicle used to jump start must have a 12-volt battery
with a negative ground.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. The vehicles should be close enough for the jumper cables
to reach, but the vehicles
should not be touching.
Touching could cause
grounding and possible
electrical system damage.
Put both vehicles in P (Park)
and set the parking brake
firmly.
3. Unplug accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the
accessory power outlet. Turn

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IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 201
Additional Information OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 213
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 142, 144
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 63 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 106
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Alert
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 187
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, 224
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 175 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . 144
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 213

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Automatic TransmissionManual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
B
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Battery - North America . . . . 223, 263
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 225
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 109
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 165
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 230
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . . 227
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .203, 223, 263
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2 Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 92
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 107
Check
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 225
Malfunction IndicatorEngine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 75
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 88
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 142 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 302
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99