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Instruments and Controls 81
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 82
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 83
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . 89
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 91 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . 91
Brake System Warning Light . . . 93
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Overdrive Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Power Steering Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Traction Control System (TCS)/ Electronic Stability Control
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . 97
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 97
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Vehicle Messages
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . . 99
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trip Computer
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization (Radio with Touchscreen Only) . . . . . 100

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Stop as soon as possible, and
inflate the tires to the pressure value
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. SeeTire Pressure
0 208.
When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0211.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
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Caution (Continued)
level is within the operating range
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not flowing through
the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
some other system problem. See
your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
The low fuel warning light may
come on when the fuel tank is low
on fuel. When fuel is added, the
light should go off. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced.
On some vehicles, the segments of
the fuel gauge may flash as a low
fuel indicator.
Security Light

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Warning (Continued)
.Under no circumstances
should either a leaded
gasoline or gasoline with
MMTbe used. Doing so will
damage the catalytic
converter.
. Do not use E85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed to run on E85 fuel.
Using E85 fuel in a vehicle
not specifically designed for
E85 fuel can adversely
damage the emission
control devices and systems
of the vehicle. Damage
caused by such fuel is not
covered by the new vehicle
limited warranty.
Some gasolines, mainly high octane
racing gasolines, can contain an
octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use
gasolines and/or fuel additives with
MMT as they will reduce spark plug
life and affect emission control system. The malfunction indicator
lamp may turn on. If this occurs, see
your dealer for service.
California Fuel
Requirements
If the vehicle is certified to meet
California Emissions Standards, it is
designed to operate on fuels that
meet California specifications. See
the underhood emission control
label. If this fuel is not available in
states adopting California Emissions
Standards, the vehicle will operate
satisfactorily on fuels meeting
federal specifications, but emission
control system performance may be
affected. The malfunction indicator
lamp could turn on and the vehicle
may not pass a smog-check test.
See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 091. If this
occurs, return to your authorized
dealer for diagnosis. If it is
determined that the condition is
caused by the type of fuel used,
repairs may not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Fuels in Foreign
Countries
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
fuel octane ratings in anti-knock
index (AKI). For fuel not to use in a
foreign country, see “Prohibited
Fuels” inFuel 0170.
Fuel Additives
To keep fuel systems clean, TOP
TIER detergent gasoline is
recommended. See Fuel0170.
If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is
not available, one bottle of GM Fuel
System Treatment Cleaner added to
the fuel tank at every engine oil
change, can help. GM Fuel System
Treatment Cleaner is the only
gasoline additive recommended by
General Motors. It is available at
your dealer.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 177
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 178
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 184
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 190
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Battery - North America . . . . . . 194
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 195
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . 198
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 198
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 199
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 202
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 219
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 226
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

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1. Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling System 0186.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0182.
3. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brake Fluid
0 193.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0184.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0199.
6. Battery - North America 0194.
7. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0186.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0182.
9. Drive Belt.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 191.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See
Maintenance Schedule 0246.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0181 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
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checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.
. If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is
warm, or at least 30 minutes if
the engine is not warm. Pull out
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean
paper towel or cloth, then push it
back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and
check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
It should be between the H (High)
and L (Low) marks after the engine
has been off for at least 15 minutes,
This is the normal operating oil level
range. If the oil level is below the L (Low) mark, remove the oil filler
cap and pour recommended oil
through the opening. See
Engine
Compartment Overview 0181 for
the location of the engine oil fill cap.
Add some of the recommended oil
and then recheck the level. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section for an explanation of
what kind of oil to use. For engine
oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications 0261.
Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Do not overfill. Push the
dipstick all the way back in when
through.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If you find that you
have an oil level above the
operating range, i.e., the engine
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has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper
operating range, the engine could
be damaged. You should drain
out the excess oil or limit driving
of the vehicle and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess amount of oil.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0257.
Specification
Ask for and use engine oils that
meet the dexos1™ specification.
Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the
dexos1 specification are marked
with the dexos1 approved logo. See
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Caution
Failure to use the recommended
engine oil or equivalent can result
in engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Use of Substitute Engine Oils if
dexos1 is unavailable: In the event
that dexos1-approved engine oil is
not available at an oil change or for
maintaining proper oil level, you
may use substitute engine oil thatmeets American Petroleum Institute
(API) approved specifications of the
appropriate viscosity grade. These
oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container.
Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade
engine oil.
When selecting an oil of the
appropriate viscosity grade, it is
recommended to select an oil of the
correct specification. See
“Specification”
earlier in this section.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the
dexos1 specification are all that is
needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
your skin and could even cause
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly dispose of clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. See the
manufacturer's warnings about the
use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the
environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
from the filter before disposal. Never
dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is near
the rear of the engine compartment
on the driver side. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0181.

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{Warning
An electric engine cooling fan can
start even when the engine is not
running. To avoid injury, always
keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any engine
cooling fan.
{Warning
Heater and radiator hoses, and
other engine parts, can be very
hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak
fixed before you drive the vehicle.
Caution
Using coolant other than the
recommended engine coolant can
cause premature engine, heater
core, or radiator corrosion. In
addition, the engine coolant could
require changing sooner. Any
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Always use
the recommended engine coolant.
SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0257.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is
filled with long life antifreeze
coolant. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0257.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
see Engine Overheating 0190.
What to Use
{Warning
Adding water or some other liquid
to the cooling system can be
dangerous. Water and other
liquids can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. The coolant
warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With
water or the wrong mixture, the
engine could get too hot but you
would not get the overheat
warning. The engine could catch
fire and you or others could be
burned. Use the recommended
engine coolant. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0257.
Use the recommended engine
coolant. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0257. If using this
coolant, nothing else needs to be
added. This coolant: