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Fuel (LF3 3.6L V6 Twin
Turbo and LT4 6.2L
V8 Engines)
Premium Required
Use premium 93 octane—(R+M)/2 —
unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline is
recommended. Unleaded gasoline with
a 91 octane rating may be used, but it
will reduce performance and fuel
economy. See Recommended Fuel (LGX
3.6L V6 Engine) 0245 orRecommended
Fuel (LTG 2.0L L4 Engine) 0245 or
Recommended Fuel (LF3 3.6L V6 Twin
Turbo and LT4 6.2L V8 Engines) 0245.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time to
change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100%
only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0138. 2. Press and hold SEL to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows: 1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0138.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0271.
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Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0268.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0307.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0313.
. Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0280.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the engine
oil life system may not indicate the
need for vehicle service for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and the
oil life system must be reset. Your
trained dealer technician can perform
this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since
the last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life System
0271.
Air Conditioning Desiccant
(Replace Every Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This
service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the following
services. See Tire Rotation0313.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0268
and Engine Oil Life System 0271. .
Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0274.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0280.
. Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0307.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0313.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0272.
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0335.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots,
loose or missing parts, or signs of
wear at least once a year. See
Exterior Care 0335.
. Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation0313.
(2) 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 airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter. (3)
Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(5) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
the transfer case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and should
be replaced. (6)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0274.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(8) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0282.
(9) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0286.
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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
Replace brake fluid. (8)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (9)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts.@ @
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation0313.
(2) 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 airf low, window fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(3)
Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(5) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
the transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and should
be replaced.
(6)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0274.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(8) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0282.
(9) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0286.
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392 INDEX
Driving (cont'd)Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 186
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Track Events and Competitive . . . 181
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 131
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 255
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 295
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Engine (cont'd)
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 261
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 125
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Engine Oil
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . .254, 255
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 156
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 161
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 158
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 272
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 237
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
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Parking or BackingAssistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 82
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 259
Performance Data Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 198
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . 74
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 374
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 369
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258, 283, 329,
Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 373
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 173
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . 68
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 227
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 332 Reimbursement Program, GM
Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ride Control Systems Enhanced TractionSystem (ETS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367