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312 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0232.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 274.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0278.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 248.
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 0237.
Dry Sump Engine Break-In Oil
Change
If equipped with a dry sump engine,
the initial oil and filter change must
be performed at 800 km/500 mi.
Follow the engine oil life system for
every oil change thereafter.
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.
Required Services Every
12 000 km/7,500 mi
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0232 and
Engine Oil Life System 0237.
. Check engine coolant level.
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 242 orCooling System (Aero
Panel) 0246 orCooling System
(Intercooler on LT4 and LT5
Engines) 0247.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0248.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0274.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0278.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 239.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0300.

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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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Customer Information 335
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
. Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
For security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
. Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Chevrolet dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 500 miles.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
. Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws
. Legal fines
. Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
.
Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 liters. If available,
diesel fuel delivery may be
restricted. Propane and other
fuels are not provided through
this service.
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: Must be over
150 km from where your trip was
started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of
the repair orders are required.
Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help to
make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment.

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OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an
active safety and security plan. With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
Press
Ufor a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
|to set up an account.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
Press|to request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar or connected
services if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold, transferred, or if the
lease ends.

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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

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Proposition65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .219, 251, 295,
Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 340
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 210
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212, 213
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 300
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 84
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 341
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Ride Control Systems Enhanced TractionSystem (ETS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 329
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . 341
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 336
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 73
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 72
Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Seats Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 65
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 60
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 59
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . 91
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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Security (cont'd)OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 223
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 324
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 325
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 336
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Special Application Services . . . . 317
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Storage Areas Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145, 343T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 333
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 43Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Competition Oriented . . . . . . . . . 268
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274, 275
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 276
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 275
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Run-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Terminology and Definitions . . 271