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316 Vehicle Care
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to thoroughly
clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See“Finish Care”
previously in this section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior. Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild
soap solution, immediately remove
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect
repellent from all interior surfaces or
permanent damage may result.
Use cleaners specifically designed
for the surfaces being cleaned to
prevent permanent damage. Apply
all cleaners directly to the cleaning
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any
switches or controls. Remove
cleaners quickly.
Before using cleaners, read and
follow all safety instructions on the
label. While cleaning the interior,
open the doors and windows to get
proper ventilation.
To prevent damage, do not clean
the interior using the following
cleaners or techniques:
.
Never use a razor or any other
sharp object to remove soil from
any interior surface.
. Never use a brush with stiff
bristles.

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.Never rub any surface
aggressively or with too much
pressure.
. Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
use approximately 20 drops per
3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
A concentrated soap solution will
create streaks and attract dirt.
Do not use solutions that contain
strong or caustic soap.
. Do not heavily saturate the
upholstery when cleaning.
. Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.
Interior Glass
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
If necessary, use a commercial
glass cleaner after cleaning with
plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or
aggressive cleaning may damage
the rear window defogger.
Cleaning the windshield with water
during the first three to six months
of ownership will reduce tendency
to fog.
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover
gently, so that the speaker will not
be damaged. Clean spots with water
and mild soap.
Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
. When lightly soiled, wipe with a
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
. When heavily soiled, use warm
soapy water.
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
Start by vacuuming the surface
using a soft brush attachment. If a
rotating vacuum brush attachment is
being used, only use it on the floor
carpet. Before cleaning, gently
remove as much of the soil as
possible:
.Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no
more soil can be removed.
. For solid soils, remove as much
as possible prior to vacuuming.
To clean: 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free colorfast cloth with water.
Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint
transfer to the fabric or carpet.
2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does
not drip from the cleaning cloth.

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318 Vehicle Care
3. Start on the outside edge of thesoil and gently rub toward the
center. Fold the cleaning cloth
to a clean area frequently to
prevent forcing the soil in to the
fabric.
4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no
longer any color transfer from
the soil to the cleaning cloth.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap
solution followed only by plain
water.
If the soil is not completely
removed, it may be necessary to
use a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
hidden area for colorfastness before
using a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
formation occurs, clean the entire
fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays. First,
use a soft bristle brush to remove
dirt that can scratch the surface.
Then gently clean by rubbing with a
microfiber cloth. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically
hand wash the microfiber cloth
separately, using mild soap. Do not
use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
thoroughly and air dry before
next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Instrument Panel, Leather,
Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces,
Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and
Natural Open Pore Wood
Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth
dampened with water to remove
dust and loose dirt. For a more
thorough cleaning, use a soft
microfiber cloth dampened with a
mild soap solution.
Caution
Soaking or saturating leather,
especially perforated leather, as
well as other interior surfaces,
may cause permanent damage.
Wipe excess moisture from these
surfaces after cleaning and allow
them to dry naturally. Never use
heat, steam, or spot removers. Do
not use cleaners that contain
silicone or wax-based products.
Cleaners containing these
solvents can permanently change (Continued)

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324 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services12 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.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Drain and fill vehicle coolant circuits. (2)@
Replace brake fluid. (3)
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services
(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 five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 260.
(3) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0263.Owner Checks and
Services
.
At least twice a year, have
underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 311.

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364 Index
N
NavigationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 203
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 83
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 335
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
OnStar Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
OnStar Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
OnStar Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Operation Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 159
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 341
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Underhood Compartment . . . . . 259
Owner Checks and Services . . . . 324
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Parking Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 222
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 77
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . 128
Pedestrian Safety Signal . . . . . . . 110
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 256
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Phone Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Phone (cont'd)
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 206
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 69
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 344
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 338
Programmable Charging . . . . . . . . 131
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .255, 264, 304,
Back Cover
Propulsion Power Messages . . . 143

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R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 342
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Ready Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 222
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 112
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 309
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 82
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 343
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Requirements Electrical Battery Charging . . . 251
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
S
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 343
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd)
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Safety Signal Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 338
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 70
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 69
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Securing Child Restraints . . . 99, 101
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

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W
WarningBrake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 233
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 295
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
When to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 89
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 266 Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 271