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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . 27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . 110
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 315
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 344
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
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330 TECHNICAL DATA
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . 331
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . 333
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” underCapacities and
Specifications 0331 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
Label
There may be a label on the load floor
under the spare tire cover in the
trunk, that contains the following
information:
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Model designation
. Paint information
. Production options and special
equipment
If there is no label, there is a barcode
on the certification label on the
center (B) pillar to scan for this same
information.
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 3.6L (LF3) 9.8 L 10.4 qt
3.6L (LFX) 7.1 L 7.5 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L (LF3) 6.6 L 7.0 qt
3.6L (LFX) 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank
Front-Wheel Drive 70.0 L 18.5 gal
All-Wheel Drive 74.0 L 19.5 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y110 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.
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332 TECHNICAL DATA
Engine Specifications
EngineVIN CodeSpark Plug Gap
3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 80.75–0.90 mm (0.030–.035 in)
3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 30.95–1.10 mm (0.037–.043 in)
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TECHNICAL DATA 333
Engine Drive Belt Routing
AWD Accessory Drive
FWD Accessory Drive