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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. SeeTire
Rotation 0381.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0326 and
Engine Oil Life System 0328.
. If equipped with the engine air
filter life system, check the air
filter life percentage.
If necessary, replace the engine
air filter and reset the engine air
filter life system. See Engine Air
Filter Life System 0330. If the
vehicle is not equipped with the
engine air filter life system, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter 0331.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0332.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0339.
. Check tire inflation pressures,
including the spare. See Tire
Pressure 0372.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0380.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0408.
. 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
0 408. Lubricate the suspension
and steering components at
least every other oil change.
(If equipped with grease fittings) .
Inspect power steering for
proper attachment, connections,
binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
. Visually inspect drive shafts for
excessive wear, lubricant leaks
or damage including: tube dents,
cracks, constant velocity joint or
universal joint looseness,
cracked or missing boots, loose
or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness,
missing or loose fasteners.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 085.
. 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 0408.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0348.

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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 0413 and
Exterior Care 0408.
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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.Vehicle make, model, and
model year
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Insurance company and policy
number
. General description of the
damage to the other vehicle
Choose a reputable repair facility
that uses quality replacement parts.
See “Collision Parts” earlier in this
section.
If the airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? 092.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends
that you take an active role in its
repair. If you have a pre-determined
repair facility of choice, take the
vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Specify to the facility that any
required replacement collision parts
be original equipment parts, either
new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember,
recycled parts will not be covered by
the GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair,
but you must live with the repair.
Depending on your policy limits,
your insurance company may
initially value the repair using
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with
the repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts. Remember,
if the vehicle is leased, you may be
obligated to have the vehicle
repaired with Genuine GM parts,
even if your insurance coverage
does not pay the full cost.
If another party's insurance
company is paying for the repairs,
you are not obligated to accept a
repair valuation based on that
insurance company's collision policy
repair limits, as you have no
contractual limits with that company.
In such cases, you can have control
of the repair and parts choices as
long as the cost stays within
reasonable limits.
Publication Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the
engine, transmission, axle,
suspension, brakes, electrical
system, steering system, body, etc.
Customer Literature
Owner
’s manuals are written
specifically for owners and are
intended to provide basic
operational information about the
vehicle. The owner ’s manual
includes the Maintenance Schedule
for all models.
Customer literature publications
available for purchase include
owner ’s manuals, warranty
manuals, infotainment manuals, and
portfolios. Portfolios include an
owner ’s manual, warranty manual,
infotainment manual, if applicable,
and zip lock bag or pouch.

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H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 183
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 160
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 181
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 161
Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191, 193
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 373
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 209
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 249
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 156
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 247
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191, 193
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 220, 222
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 447
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 61
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . 34, 42
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 365
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 182
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 272
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 274

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Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd)U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 444
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 86
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 85
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 76
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 72
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 71
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 122 Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 191
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 319
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 433
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 434
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 444
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 271
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Special Application Services . . . . 426 Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Steps
Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 126
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66