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TPMS sensors are installed and
the sensor matching process is
performed successfully. See your
dealer for service.
. Replacement tires or wheels do
not match the original equipment
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
other than those recommended
could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. See Buying
New Tires 0297.
. Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.
If the TPMS is not functioning
properly it cannot detect or signal a
low tire pressure condition. See your
dealer for service if the TPMS
malfunction light and DIC message
comes on and stays on.
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tire/wheel position after rotating the
vehicle’s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS
sensor matching process should also
be performed after replacing a spare
tire with a road tire containing the
TPMS sensor. The malfunction light
and the DIC message should go off at
the next ignition cycle. The sensors
are matched to the tire/wheel
positions, using a TPMS relearn tool,
in the following order: driver side
front tire, passenger side front tire,
passenger side rear tire, and driver
side rear. See your dealer for service or
to purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS
relearn tool can also be purchased.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
Activation Tool at
www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or
call 1-800-GM TOOLS
(1-800-468-6657).
There are two minutes to match the
first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer,
the matching process stops and must
be restarted.
The TPMS sensor matching process is:
1. Set the parking brake. 2. Place the vehicle in Service
Mode. See Ignition Positions
0 185.
3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info display option is turned on. The
info displays on the DIC can be
turned on and off through the
Options menu. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0128.
4. Use the five-way DIC control on the right side of the steering
wheel to scroll to the Tire
Pressure screen under the DIC
info page. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0128.
5. Press and hold SEL in the center of the five-way DIC control.
The horn sounds twice to signal
the receiver is in relearn mode
and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
message displays on the DIC
screen.
6. Start with the driver side front tire.
7. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem.
Then press the button to activate
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range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire pressure
monitoring system could give an
inaccurate low-pressure warning if
non-TPC Spec rated tires are
installed. SeeTire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0292.
The Tire and Loading Information
label indicates the original
equipment tires on the vehicle.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0181.
Different Size Tires and
Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are
a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
ride and handling characteristics,
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock
brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, electronic stability control,
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be affected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This increases
the chance of a crash and serious
injury. Only use GM specific wheel
and tire systems developed for the
vehicle, and have them properly
installed by a GM certified
technician.
See Buying New Tires 0297 and
Accessories and Modifications 0244.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in the
United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep
tread, winter tires, compact spare
tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must
also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance
Criteria (TPC) standards.
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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 leaksair, replace it. Some aluminum wheels
can be repaired. See your dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter,
width, and offset, and should be
mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) sensors with new GM original
equipment parts.
{Warning
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts
can be dangerous. It could affect
the braking and handling of the
vehicle. Tires can lose air, and
cause loss of control, causing a
crash. Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or odometer
calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire clearance to the body and
chassis.
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on studs or
the threads of the wheel nuts. The
wheel nuts might come loose and
the wheel could fall off, causing a
crash.
{Warning
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose and even
come off. This could lead to a crash.
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The positive jump start connection for
the discharged battery is under a red
cover. Remove the cover to expose the
terminal.1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
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 (Automatic Transmission)
0 190 with an automatic transmission, or
Parking (Manual
Transmission) 0192 with a
manual transmission.
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.
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.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 0337 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 of
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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 244
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Adaptive ForwardLighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 240
Additional Information
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 256
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158, 162
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . 76
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . 77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . 76
What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 119
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 232
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200, 267
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 200
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 228
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
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Auto StopStop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
B
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Battery - North America . . . . . .266, 312
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 269
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201, 203
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Braking (cont'd)
Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .243, 266, 312, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 342
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Cargo
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . 85
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96, 98
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158, 162
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 353
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E
Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 240
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 274
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 277
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 246
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 117
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257, 262
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Engine (cont'd)
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 146
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 151
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 148
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 255
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 231 Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Front Seats Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 126
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236, 237
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 274
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 277
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280