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engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.
. If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is
warm, or at least 30 minutes if
the engine is not warm. Pull out
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean
paper towel or cloth, then push it
back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and
check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick and
the engine has been off for at least
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck
the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for
an explanation of what kind of oil to
use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications 0409.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If the oil level is
above the operating range (i.e.,
the engine has so much oil that
the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows
the proper operating range), the
engine could be damaged. Drain
the excess oil or limit driving of
the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess oil. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0 299 for the location of the engine
oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0404.
Specification
Use full synthetic engine oils that
meet the dexos1 specification.
Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the
dexos1 specification are marked
with the dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
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Caution (Continued)
.When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions for
adding water.
. Fill the washer fluid tank
only three-quarters full when
it is very cold. This allows
for fluid expansion if
freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or can
be heard all the time when the
vehicle is moving, except when
applying the brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
a crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean
something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are
necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications 0409.
Brake pads should be replaced as
complete sets.
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 if parts are improperly
installed.
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.The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show cord or
fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule0395.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The
first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment.
See
When It Is Time for New
Tires 0356 andWheel
Replacement 0360.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated.
See
Tire Pressure 0348 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0212.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0350.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities
and Specifications 0409, and
“Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” under
Tire Changing 0363.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause a crash. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
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Warning (Continued)
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and
Specifications 0409 for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and
rotor damage. To avoid expensive
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See
Capacities and Specifications
0 409 for the wheel nut torque
specification.
When reinstalling the regular wheel
and tire, also reinstall either the
center cap or the bolt-on hub cap,
depending on which one the
vehicle has. .
For center caps, line up the tab
on the center cap with the slot in
the wheel. The cap only goes in
one way. Place the cap on the
wheel and press until it snaps
into place.
. For bolt-on hub caps, line up the
plastic nut caps with the wheel
nuts and tighten clockwise by
hand to get them started. Then
tighten with the wheel wrench
until snug.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
{Warning
Failure to follow these tire storage
instructions carefully could result
in personal injury or property
damage if the hoist cable fails or
if the tire comes loose. Make sure
the tire is stored securely before
driving.
Caution
Storing an aluminum wheel with a
flat tire under your vehicle for an
extended period of time or with
the valve stem pointing up can
damage the wheel. Always stow
the wheel with the valve stem
pointing down and have the
wheel/tire repaired as soon as
possible.
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 410
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement parts. See
“Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 409 for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
There may be a label on the inside
of the glove box that contains the
following information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Model designation
. Paint information
. Production options and special
equipment
If there is no label, there is a
barcode on the certification label on
the center (B) pillar to scan for this
same information.
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0404 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System 5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 16.8 L 17.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 7.6 L 8.0 qt
Fuel Tank Short Wheelbase 98.4 L 26.0 gal
Long Wheelbase 119.2 L31.5 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L1.6 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
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438 Index
Assistance Program,Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 256
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . 305, 308
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
B
Battery Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Battery (cont'd)
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Battery - North America . . . . 318, 374
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 323
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Brake Pedal and AdjustableThrottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 155
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 216
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 328
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .296, 318, 374, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 128
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 152
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
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Seats (cont'd)Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 67
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Second Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . .120, 122, 123
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 297
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 407
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 408
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 417
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 264
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Special Application Services . . . . 400
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Steps Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Storage Areas
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 126
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190, 424
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255