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The transmission fluid will not reach
the end of the dipstick unless the
transmission is at operating
temperature. If you need to check
the transmission fluid level, take the
vehicle to your dealer.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the
passenger side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0271 for location.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/
filter, see Maintenance Schedule
0 346.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air
cleaner/filter housing and nearby components are free of dirt and
debris. Remove the engine air
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or
compressed air.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/
filter:
1. Remove the five screws and lift
the cover off the air cleaner/
filter housing. 2. Inspect or replace the engine
air cleaner/filter.
3. Lower the cover on the air cleaner/filter housing and
secure with the five screws.
{Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. Use caution
when working on the engine. Do
not start the engine or drive the
vehicle with the air cleaner/filter
off, as flames may be present if
the engine backfires.
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
which could damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place
when driving.
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Warning (Continued)
not careful. SeeJump Starting -
North America 0328 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
maintenance unless there is a fluid
leak or unusual noise. If required,
have the transfer case serviced by
your dealer.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
. To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
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Caution (Continued)
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in
P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or Neutral with a
manual transmission. See
Shifting Into Park 0207.
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. 4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all
lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{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. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the
good battery.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the
remote negative (–) terminal for
the discharged battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid.@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (7)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts.@ @
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter
replacement may be needed if driving in areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter.
(2)
Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System 0277.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 272.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and
Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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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Auto StopStop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Battery - North America . . . . 284, 328
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 286
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 143
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Braking (cont'd)
Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 244
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 202
Bulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 289
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .268, 284, 328, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Cargo
Management System . . . . . . . . . .118
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 118
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 141
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 97
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111, 113
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 367
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E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 219
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 144
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 271
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 212
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 137
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 372
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 168
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 170
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
F
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 172
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 275
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 243
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 68
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 148
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
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T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 363
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 51Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306, 307
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 309
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 308
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Terminology and Definitions . . 303
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Tires (cont'd)
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 318
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 254
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 254
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 332
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 265
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . 146
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 265
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 317
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 164Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 357
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 145