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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
(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 airf low, 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.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0262.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed. (6)
Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0268.
(7) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0271.
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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 airf low, 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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(3)Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0262.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0268.
(7) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0271.Special Application
Services
.
Severe Commercial Use Vehicles
Only: Lubricate chassis
components every oil change.
. Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 324.
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services —their trained
dealer technicians know your vehicle
best. Your dealer can also perform a
thorough assessment with a
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions to
look for that may indicate services are
required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
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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 0343 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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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Canada 19256040).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See
Cooling System 0262.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0258.
Fuel Additive Fuel System Treatment PLUS (Part No. 88865595).
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).
Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint, 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.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Battery - North America . . . . . .269, 319
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 271
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Braking System
Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Headlamps and Front TurnSignal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .254, 269, 319, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 347
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Cargo (cont'd)
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . 90
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 102
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . .122, 124
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Dual Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 135
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 252
Electrical System
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 275
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 279
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 257
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 128
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Engine (cont'd)
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 161
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 165
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 162
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 261
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 229
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 139
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
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M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 132
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . 50
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 293
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . 127
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
OnStar Additional Information . . . . 366
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Parking
Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 82
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 136
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 255
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118