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outside of this range. Always refer
to the trailer owner’s manual for the
recommended trailer tongue weight
for each trailer. Never exceed the
maximum loads for your vehicle,
hitch and trailer.
After loading the trailer, separately
weigh the trailer and then the trailer
tongue to see if the weights are
appropriate for your vehicle. If the
trailer weight is too high, it may be
possible to trasfer some of the
cargo into your vehicle. If the trailer
tongue weight is too high or too low,
it may be possible to rearrange
some of the cargo inside of the
trailer.
Do not exceed the maximum
allowable tongue weight for your
vehicle. Use the shortest hitch
extension available to position the
hitch ball closer to your vehicle. This
will help reduce the effect of the
trailer tongue weight on the trailer
hitch and the rear axle.
If a cargo carrier is used in the
trailer hitch receiver, choose a
carrier that positions the load as
close to the vehicle as possible. Make sure the total weight,
including the carrier, is no more than
half of the maximum allowable
tongue weight for the vehicle or
227 kg (500 lb), whichever is less.
Ask your dealer for trailering
information or assistance.
Towing Equipment
Hitches
Always use the correct hitch
equipment for your vehicle.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by,
and rough roads can affect the
trailer and the hitch.
Never attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches. Only use
frame-mounted hitches that do not
attach to the bumper.
Always seal any holes in your
vehicle if the trailer hitch removed.
If not sealed, dirt, water, and carbon
monoxide (CO) from the exhaust
may enter your vehicle. See
Engine
Exhaust 0196. Consider using mechanical sway
controls with any trailer. Ask a
trailering professional about sway
controls or refer to the trailer
manufacturer's recommendations
and instructions.
Tires
.
Do not tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire on the
vehicle.
. Tires must be properly inflated to
support loads while towing a
trailer. See Tires0277 for
instructions on proper tire
inflation.
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer, and attach
the chains to the holes on the trailer
hitch platform. Instructions about
safety chains may be provided by
the hitch manufacturer or by the
trailer manufacturer.
Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer to help prevent
the tongue from contacting the road
if it becomes separated from the
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Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service
and Emission Inspection/
Maintenance testing. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)0132.
A device connected to the DLC —
such as an aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle
systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash.
Such devices may also access
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 084 and Adding Equipment
to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 84.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 244
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 245
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 252
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 254
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 259
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Battery - North America . . . . . . 263
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 264
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 265
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 265
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 267
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 269
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 270
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 271
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 279
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 296
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 304
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Jump Starting
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
General 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:
California Proposition
65 Warning
{Warning
Most motor vehicles, including
this one, as well as many of its
service parts and fluids, contain
and/or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and
systems, many fluids, and some
component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0263
and Jump Starting - North America
0 305 and the back cover.
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Engine Compartment Overview
2.0L L4 Engine
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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0254.
2. Engine Duct.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0250.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0250. 5. Engine Cover.
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0262.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0256. 8.
Battery - North America 0263.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 261.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0271.
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2.5L L4 Engine
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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0254.
2. Engine Duct.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0250.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0250.
5. Engine Cover.
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0262.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0256.
8. Battery - North America 0263.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 261.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0271.
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 Engine Oil
Life System 0252.
. 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
0247 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.
Accuracy improves when
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