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326 Service and Maintenance
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. SeeTire
Rotation 0286.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0241 and
Engine Oil Life System 0243.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0247.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0253.
. Check tire inflation pressures,
including the spare. See Tire
Pressure 0280.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0286.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 246. .
Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0313.
. 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
0 313.
. Inspect power steering for
proper attachment, connections,
binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
. Visually inspect halfshafts and
drive shafts for excessive wear,
lubricant leaks, and/or damage
including: tube dents or cracks,
constant velocity joint or
universal joint looseness,
cracked or missing boots, loose
or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness,
loose or missing fasteners, and
axle seal leaks.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 057. .
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0313.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0258.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0259.
. Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check 0259.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 259.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
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Service and Maintenance 329
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 airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter.
(2) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
(4) 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.
(5)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 247.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(7) If equipped with an automatic
transmission, replace brake fluid
every five years. See Brake Fluid
0 254.
(8) If equipped with a manual
transmission, replace brake/clutch
fluid every three years. See Brake
Fluid 0254.
(9) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0260.
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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 airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter.
(2) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
(4) 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.
(5)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 247.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(7) If equipped with an automatic
transmission, replace brake fluid
every five years. See Brake Fluid
0 254.
(8) If equipped with a manual
transmission, replace brake/clutch
fluid every three years. See Brake
Fluid 0254.
(9) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0260.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
0 313.
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Connected Services 367
vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the myGMC
mobile app, or by contacting an
OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyGMC Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myGMC mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. GMC users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps. .
Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with GMC on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myGMC mobile app information and
compatibility, see my.gmc.com.
An active OnStar or connected
service plan may be required.
A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and power locks are required. Data rates
apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other
vehicles press
=as follows.
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E
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 265
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 238
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Engine (cont'd)
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 181
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 355
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Exterior Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . 142
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 138
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 139
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
F
FanEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 141
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 245
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Fluid (cont'd)
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 189, 256
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 126
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
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J
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 28
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 275
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 140
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 121
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 125
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 139
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . 123
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 123
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . .117 Lights (cont'd)
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Up-Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . 200
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 126
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
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Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 35Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 282
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 281
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Terminology and Definitions . . 278
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 292 Tires (cont'd)
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 214
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 214
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 309
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 230
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . 124
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . 200
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Trailer
Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 230
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Transmission (cont'd)
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
U
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 290
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 339
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30