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Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0226.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 266.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0270.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 241.
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.
See
Engine Oil Life System 0231.
Dry Sump Engine Break-In Oil
Change
If equipped with a dry sump engine,
the initial oil and filter change must
be performed at 800 km/500 mi.
Follow the engine oil life system for
every oil change thereafter.
Required Services Every
12 000 km/7,500 mi
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter,
and reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0226 and
Engine Oil Life System 0231. .
Check engine coolant level.
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 236 orCooling System (Aero
Panel) 0239.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0241.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0292. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 247.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0266.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0270.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 233.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0292.

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Additional
Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services—their
trained dealer technicians know
your vehicle best. Your dealer can
also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your
vehicle may need attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions
to look for that may indicate
services are required. Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.
To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary. 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 0313 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.

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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571, Super DOT 4 brake fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Rear Axle DEXRON LS Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). See
Rear Axle 0245 for information on checking the fluid.
Transmission (Automatic) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19331925, in Canada 19300537).
Transmission (Manual) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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350 Index
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 221
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . 236, 239
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 185 Engine (cont'd)
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 333
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 137
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 137
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 140
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 232
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Front Air Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . .117
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 184
Requirements, California . . . . . .211
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 133Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Gauges Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine Coolant
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Tires (cont'd)Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 276
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 214
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 292
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Track Events and Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Traction
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . 205
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 274
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 133Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 317
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealantand Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 286
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 276
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 247