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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 313
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation0285.
(2) 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 airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0250. (5)
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.
(6) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0251.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(8) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0258.
(9) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0261.
(10) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0262.
(11) Replace air conditioning
desiccant every seven years.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
0 297.
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314 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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 0317 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.
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322 TECHNICAL DATA
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Rear Axle Open Differential - Small 0.75 L 0.79 qt
Open Differential - Large 1.0 L 1.0 qt
Mechanical Limited Slip 1.0 L 1.0 qt
Electronic Limited Slip 1.5 L 1.5 qt
Fuel Tank 66.0 L 17.5 gal
Transfer Case –AWD 0.80 L 0.85 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 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.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Engine (LSY) KAutomatic0.65–0.75 mm (0.025–0.029 in)
3.0L V6 Engine (LGY) WAutomatic0.65–0.75 mm (0.025–0.029 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the
spark plug.
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION 333
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.
Current and Past Models
Service manuals and customer
literature are available for many
current and past model year GM
vehicles.
To order, call 1-800-551-4123
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
eastern time
For credit card orders only (VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover), see Helm,
Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
To order by mail, write to:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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ONSTAR 339
Or
.Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
. Receive a Diagnostic check of the
vehicle's key operating systems.
. Receive Roadside Service.
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
. Get help for an emergency.
. Be a Good Samaritan or respond
to an AMBER Alert.
. Get assistance in severe weather
or other crisis situations and find
evacuation routes.
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
>for 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 Service, 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.
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INDEX 347
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 240
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 236
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 250
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . 63
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . 65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . 63
What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 107
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 220
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179, 260
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 180 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 214
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Auto Stop
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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348 INDEX
Automatic (cont'd)Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . 216
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Vehicle Hold Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . . . 182
B
Battery Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Battery - North America . . . . . .259, 292
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 261
Brake Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Braking (cont'd)
Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . 216
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Bulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .239, 259, 292, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 321
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . 72
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84, 86
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . 191
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
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E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 110
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 236
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 265
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 267
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 243
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 105
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 135
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 140
F
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 136
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 249
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . 149
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 115
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226, 227
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 265
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 267
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270