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Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0257.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct
sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based,
acidic, or abrasive cleaning
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic
parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning
products can be obtained from
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your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions, and
appropriate disposal of any
vehicle care product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure
washes closer than 30 cm (12 in)
to the surface of the vehicle. Use
of power washers exceeding
8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result
in damage or removal of paint
and decals.
Caution
Do not power wash any
component under the hood that
has this
esymbol.
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This could cause damage that
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
If using an automatic car wash,
follow the car wash instructions. The
windshield wiper and rear window
wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Remove any accessories that may
be damaged or interfere with the car
wash equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before
washing and after, to remove all
cleaning agents completely. If they
are allowed to dry on the surface,
they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces
are damaged, see your dealer to
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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.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the
center. Rotate the cleaning
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Service and Maintenance 243
You can be confident that your
dealer’s service department can
perform the service needed to meet
the maintenance requirements on
your vehicle.
General Maintenance
During the normal day-to-day
operation of the vehicle, general
maintenance should be performed
regularly as prescribed in this
section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations, or smells, be
sure to check for the cause or have
your dealer do it promptly. In
addition, it is recommended that you
visit your dealer if you think that
repairs are required.
When performing any checks or
maintenance work, see Doing Your
Own Service Work 0178.
Explanation of General
Maintenance Items
Additional information on the
following items with * is found under
“Vehicle Checks” in the Vehicle
Care section of this manual. Outside the Vehicle
The maintenance items listed here
should be performed from time to
time, unless otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood* :
Check
that the doors and engine hood
operate properly. Also ensure that
all latches lock securely. Lubricate
hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers,
and links if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road
salt or other corrosive materials,
check lubrication frequently.
Lamps* : Clean the headllamps on
a regular basis. Make sure that the
headlamps, stoplamps, taillamps,
turn signal lamps, and other lights
are all operating properly and
installed securely. Also check
headlamp aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts) :
When checking the tires, make sure
no wheel nuts are missing, and
check for any loose wheel nuts.
Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation* :
Tires should be
rotated every 8 000 km (5,000 mi).
Tires* : Check the pressure with a
gauge often and always prior to long
distance trips. If necessary, adjust
the pressure in all tires, including
the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts,
or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) transmitter components :
Replace the TPMS transmitter
grommet seal, valve core, and cap
when the tires are replaced due to
wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance : If
the vehicle pulls to either side while
driving on a straight and level road,
or if you detect uneven or abnormal
tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment. If the steering
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wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding
tires, refer to the warranty manual.
Windshield :Clean the windshield
on a regular basis. Check the
windshield at least every six months
for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a
qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades* : Check
for cracks or wear if they do not
wipe properly.
Inside the Vehicle
The maintenance items listed here
should be checked on a regular
basis, such as when performing
scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal : Check the
pedal for smooth operation and
make sure the pedal does not catch
or require uneven effort. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal. Brake pedal :
Check the pedal for
smooth operation. If the brake pedal
suddenly goes down further than
normal, if the pedal feels spongy,
or if the vehicle seems to take
longer to stop, have your vehicle
checked immediately. It is
recommended that you see your
dealer for this service. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes : Check that the brakes do
not pull the vehicle to one side
when applied.
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) P (Park)
position mechanism : On a fairly
steep hill check that the vehicle is
held securely with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.
Parking brake : Check the parking
brake operation regularly. The
vehicle should be securely held on
a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjustment, it is
recommended that you see your
dealer for this service. Seats :
Check seat position controls
such as seat adjusters, seatback
recliner, etc., to ensure they operate
smoothly and all latches lock
securely in every position. Check
that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and
the locks (if equipped) hold securely
in all latched positions.
Seat belts : Check that all parts of
the seat belt system (for example,
buckles, anchors, adjusters, and
retractors) operate properly and
smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts,
fraying, wear, or damage.
Steering wheel : Check for
changes in the steering system,
such as excessive free play, hard
steering, or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes : Make
sure all warning lights and chimes
are operating properly.
Windshield defroster : Check that
the air comes out of the defroster
outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater
or air conditioner.
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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 0257 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
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
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IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 174
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . 128
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 184
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 56
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 51
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Airbags (cont'd)
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . 90
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Antenna
Fixed Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 155
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Armrest Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 109
Audio Players CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
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AutomaticDoor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
B
Back Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Battery - North America . . . . 194, 227
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 195
Bluetooth
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 93
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 144
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
C
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .177, 194, 227, Back Cover
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Cargo
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . 91
Check
Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 65
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 129 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 270
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Computer, Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . 150
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ControlTraction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Coolant Engine Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Customer Information Service PublicationsOrdering Information . . . . . . . . 272
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 270
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3 Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 276
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 275
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 262
Driving Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 19
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 138
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 140
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
E
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 199
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 181
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 150