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Tire Pressure MonitorSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 355
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 367
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
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Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.
.There is cord or fabric
showing through the tire's
rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show cord or
fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule0389.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The
first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment.
See When It Is Time for New
Tires 0351 andWheel
Replacement 0355.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated.
See Tire Pressure 0343 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0212.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0346.
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Vehicle Care 355
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 indoorlaboratory 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.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
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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 0382 and
Exterior Care 0378.
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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440 Index
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 407
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 55 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343, 344
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 346
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 345
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Terminology and Definitions . . 340 Tires (cont'd)
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 355
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 271
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 271
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 372
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 286
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 286
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . 301, 304
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 354
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 178
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 401
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Vehicle (cont'd)Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 157
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 264
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 355
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 111
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 318
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140