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218 Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 219
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 220
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 237
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 239
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 239
Cooling System (Engine) . . . . . 242
Cooling System (Aero Panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Cooling System (Intercooler on
LT4 and LT5 Engines) . . . . . . . 247
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 247
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Battery - North America . . . . . . 251
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 253
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 254
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 254
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 255
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 257
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 258
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Competition Oriented Tires . . . 268
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 269
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

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lightly applied. Brake linings should
always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Rotor Wear
ZR1, Z06, and Grand Sport models
may have ceramic brake rotors.
Rotors should be visually inspected
whenever the brake pads are
replaced. Rotors also need to be
weighed before brake pads are
replaced to confirm that the rotor
mass is greater than the wear-out
mass printed on then rotor. The
rotor can be reused if the weight of
the rotor is above the mass limit.
Rotor inspection and weighing
methods can be found in the service
manual.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal
does not return to normal height,
or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign
that brake service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts
with new, approved replacement
parts. If this is not done, the brakes
may not work properly. The braking
performance expected can change
in many other ways if the wrong
replacement brake parts are
installed or parts are improperly
installed.
Cold Weather Brake Operation
High performance brake
components may bind and clunk
when moving the vehicle. This may
be noticeable after parking when the
brakes have been wet, such as
when driving in the rain or after a
car wash. This is normal for brakes
with high friction pads and does not
affect the operation of the brakes.
Apply the brakes several times until
the binding or clunking stops. Drive
the vehicle and apply the brakes
several times if it is washed before
long-term storage.
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder
reservoir is filled with GM approved
DOT 4 brake fluid as indicated on
the reservoir cap. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview 0225 for
the location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
Place the vehicle in P (Park) or
Neutral with the parking brake
applied if equipped with a manual
transmission. On a level surface,
the brake fluid level should be
between the minimum and
maximum marks on the brake fluid
reservoir.

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There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may
go down:
.Normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are installed, the
fluid level goes back up.
. A fluid leak in the brake/clutch
hydraulic system. Have the
brake/clutch hydraulic system
fixed. With a leak, the brakes will
not work well.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area around
the cap before removing it.
Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake/clutch hydraulic
system.{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged.
Add brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake/clutch
hydraulic system.
When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a
low level, the brake warning light
comes on. See Brake System
Warning Light 0115.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0312.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0321.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number on
the original battery label when a
new battery is needed. For battery
replacement, see your dealer.

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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. .
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 0321 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.

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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 leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires. Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0306 and
Exterior Care 0300.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.

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IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . 185
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 216
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 239
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Air Dam, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 79
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 75
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Passenger Status Indicator . . . .112
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 195 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 210
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

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Automatic (cont'd)Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
B
Battery Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Battery - North America . . . . 251, 295
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 254
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . .115
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 179
Bulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 257
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .219, 251, 295, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 96
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 113 Check
Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 86
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 337
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Competition Oriented Tires . . . . . 268
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . 203
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 287
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353

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E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 195
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 116
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 225
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Cooling System . . . . . 242, 246, 247
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 187
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 342
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 139
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 142
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 238 Fluid (cont'd)
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Front Air Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 65
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . .119
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 185
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . 212, 213
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262