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Service and Maintenance 357
.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.
. A message may indicate when
scheduled maintenance on the
timing belt and other
components is required.
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 0359 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

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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 0344 and
Exterior Care 0339.
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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Technical Data 365
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
DEF Tank (LH7 Only)
Sedan 14.3 L 3.8 gal
Liftgate Models 12.5 L 3.3 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
1.4L L4 Gas Engine (LE2) MAutomatic
Manual 0.60
–0.70 mm (0.024 –
0.028 in)
1.6L L4 Diesel Engine (LH7) EAutomatic
Manual —
Spark plug gap is for replacement spark plugs.

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Customer Information 371
.Find the
Chevrolet-recommended
maintenance services.
GM Mobility
Reimbursement Program
This program is available to
qualified applicants for cost
reimbursement, up to certain limits,
of eligible aftermarket adaptive
equipment required for the vehicle,
such as hand controls or a
wheelchair/scooter lift for the
vehicle.
To learn about the GM Mobility
program, see www.gmmobility.com
or call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text
Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has
a Mobility program. See www.gm.ca
or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(800-463-7483) for details. TTY
users call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance
Program
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call
1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone
(TTY): 1-888-889-2438.)
For Canadian-purchased vehicles,
call 1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance,
have the following information
ready:
.
Your name, home address, and
home telephone number
. Telephone number of your
location
. Location of the vehicle
. Model, year, color, and license
plate number of the vehicle .
Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle
. Description of the problem
Coverage
Services are provided for the
duration of the vehicle’s powertrain
warranty.
In the U.S., anyone driving the
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
person driving the vehicle without
permission from the owner is not
covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to make
any changes or discontinue the
Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notification.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.

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396 Index
Fuel (cont'd)Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . 250
Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 136
Requirements, California . . . . . 245
Running out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
What to Use in the U.S. . . . . . . 246
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . 246
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 290
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
GaugesEngine Coolant
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Gauges (cont'd)
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 349
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 156
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 284, 285
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Headlamps (cont'd)
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 137
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 155
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 137
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186, 188, 190
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 306
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 200
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186, 188, 190
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

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Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 366
Running out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . 378
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 373
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 75
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 73 Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 63
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 188
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 260
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 362
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 363
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 373 Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 240
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Special Application Services . . . . 356
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

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Storage AreasCenter Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 107
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161, 380
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
TaillampsBack-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 370
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 53 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Tires (cont'd)
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305, 306
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 308
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 307
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Terminology and Definitions . . 302
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 316
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Tires (cont'd)
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 257
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 336
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 315
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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UpdatesSoftware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 363
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 133
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 326
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
W
Wait to Start Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 242
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
What Fuel to Use in Canada . . . . 248
What Fuel to Use in the U.S. . . . 246
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 316
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 93
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 282
Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117