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Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normally
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park
a vehicle that will be stored for at
least a month in a cool, dry, clean
area away from direct sunlight to
slow aging. This area should be free
of grease, gasoline, or other
substances that can deteriorate
rubber.
Parking for an extended period can
cause flat spots on the tires that
may result in vibrations while
driving. When storing a vehicle for
at least a month, remove the tires or
raise the vehicle to reduce the
weight from the tires.
Buying New Tires
The original equipment tires
installed were designed with
requirements to specifically
match the vehicle.
Over a dozen critical
specifications that impact the
overall performance of the
vehicle, including brake systemperformance, ride and handling,
traction control, and tire
pressure monitoring
performance were considered.
GM recommends replacing worn
tires in complete sets of four (six
for dual rear wheels). Uniform
tread depth on all tires will help
to maintain the performance of
the vehicle. Braking and
handling performance may be
adversely affected if all the tires
are not replaced at the same
time. If proper rotation and
maintenance have been done,
all four tires (six for dual rear
wheels) should wear out at
about the same time. See
Tire
Rotation 0213 for information
on proper tire rotation. However,
if it is necessary to replace only
one axle set of worn tires, place
the new tires on the rear axle
(two for single rear wheels, four
for dual rear wheels).
{Warning
Tires could explode during
improper service. Attempting
to mount or dismount a tire
could cause injury or death.
Only your dealer or authorized
tire service center should
mount or dismount the tires.
{Warning
Mixing tires of different sizes,
brands, or types may cause
loss of control of the vehicle,
resulting in a crash or other
vehicle damage. Use the
correct size, brand, and type
of tires on all wheels.
This vehicle may have a
different size spare than the
road tires originally installed
on the vehicle. When new, the
vehicle included a spare tire
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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 0215 and
Accessories and Modifications
0 178.
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.
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
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the
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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
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.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary
accessories from the cigarette
lighter or the accessory power
outlet. Turn off the radio and all
lamps that are not needed.
This will avoid sparks and help
save both batteries. And it
could save the radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−)
terminal locations of the other
vehicle.
{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
light.
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.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables
do not have loose or missing
insulation. If they do, you could
get a shock. The vehicles
could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables,
here are some basic things you
should know. Positive (+) will
go to positive (+) or to a remote
positive (+) terminal if
equipped. Negative (−) will go
to an unpainted metal part or to
a remote negative (−) terminal
if equipped.
Do not connect positive (+) to
negative (−) or you will get a
short that would damage the
battery and possibly other parts
too. Do not connect the
negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal on the
dead battery because this can
cause sparks.
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal (1) of the dead battery.
Use a remote positive (+)
terminal if equipped. Do not let
the other end touch metal.
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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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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