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330 Service and Maintenance
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy,
and reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more
frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services -
Normal are for vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 206.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0243.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart. The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
.
Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather
. Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain
. Frequently towing a trailer
. Used for high speed or
competitive driving
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause
serious injury. Perform
maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools,
and equipment are available.
If they are not, see your dealer to
have a trained technician do the
work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0250.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0257.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 293.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0299.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 269.

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Service and Maintenance 331
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON 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.
SeeEngine Oil Life System 0259.
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 0299.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0257 and
Engine Oil Life System 0259.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0263.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0269.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0319. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 274. .
Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0293.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0299.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 261.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0319.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0319.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 070.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.

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338 Service and Maintenance
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0324 and
Exterior Care 0319.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed. Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
.
Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.

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Customer Information 353
Services Provided
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
. Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
For security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
. Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Chevrolet dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty. .
Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 805 km (500 mi).
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
. Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws
. Legal fines
. Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a
regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 liters. If available,
diesel fuel delivery may be
restricted. Propane and other
fuels are not provided through
this service.
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: Must be over
150 km from where your trip was
started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of
the repair orders are required.
Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help to
make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment.
. Alternative Service: If
assistance cannot be provided
right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give
permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100,

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364 OnStar
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an
active, OnStar service plan
(excludes Basic Plan). With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
Press
Ufor a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires a
specific OnStar service plan. Press
|to receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. Press|to connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided commands.
Using Voice Commands
During a Planned Route
Cancel Route
1. Press
Q. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Cancel route.” System
responds: “Do you want to
cancel directions?”
3. Say “Yes.”System responds:
“OK, request completed, thank
you, goodbye.”

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374 Index
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . 216
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 247
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . 184
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 261
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 189
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 78
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 73
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 122
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 241
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Backglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 225
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

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DrivingCompetitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 26
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 203
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 205
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Track Events andCompetitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 226
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 125
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 279
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 252
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . .118
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 218
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 360
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 149
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 151
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 260
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 64
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . 276
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 128
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 216

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PersonalizationVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 177
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 215
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 69
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 360
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 354
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .249, 271, 314, Back CoverR
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 358
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 239
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 319
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 83
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 359
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ride Control Systems Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 235
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 347
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218