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Other files should not be stored on
the same SD card as the surround
vision recorder files. Storing other files
on the same card may increase
recording start up and playback time
or result in a loss of data. An error
message may be displayed if no
surround vision recorded video file is
available for playback.Fuel
Top Tier Fuel
GM recommends the use of TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine
clean, reduce engine deposits, and
maintain optimal vehicle performance.
Look for the TOP TIER Logo or see
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers
and applicable countries.
Recommended Fuel (3.6L
V6 Engine)
Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting
ASTM specification D4814 with a
posted octane rating of 87—(R+M)/2
— or higher. Do not use gasoline with
a posted octane rating of less than 87,
as this may cause engine knock and
will lower fuel economy.
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with
ethanol levels greater than 15% by
volume.
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Recommended Fuel (4.2L
Twin Turbo V8 Engine)
Use premium unleaded gasoline
meeting ASTM specification D4814
with a posted octane rating of 93—
(R+M)/2. If unavailable, unleaded
gasoline with a posted octane rating
of 91 may be used, but with reduced
performance and fuel economy. If the
octane is less than 91, the engine
could be damaged and the repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If heavy knocking is heard
when using gasoline rated at
93 octane, the engine needs service.
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with
ethanol levels greater than 15% by
volume.
Prohibited Fuels
Caution
Do not use fuels with any of the
following conditions; doing so may
damage the vehicle and void its
warranty:
. For vehicles that are not
FlexFuel, fuel labeled greater
than 15% ethanol by volume,
such as mid-level ethanol
blends (16–50% ethanol), E85,
or FlexFuel.
. Fuel with any amount of
methanol, methylal, ferrocene,
and aniline. These fuels can
corrode metal fuel system
parts or damage plastic and
rubber parts.
. Fuel containing metals such
as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT), which can damage
the emissions control system
and spark plugs.
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Caution (Continued)
.Fuel with a posted octane
rating of less than the
recommended fuel. Using this
fuel will lower fuel economy
and performance, and may
decrease the life of the
emissions catalyst.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
fuel octane ratings in anti-knock index
(AKI). For fuel not to use in a foreign
country, see Prohibited Fuels 0259.
Fuel Additives
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is highly
recommended for use with your
vehicle. If your country does not have
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, add
ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus
−Gasoline to the vehicle’s gasoline fuel
tank at every oil change or 15 000 km
(9,000 mi), whichever occurs first. TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline and ACDelco
Fuel System Treatment Plus−Gasoline
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will help keep your vehicle’s engine
fuel deposit free and performing
optimally.
Filling the Tank
An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates
which side of the vehicle the fuel door
is on. SeeFuel Gauge 0116.
{Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
Follow these guidelines to help
avoid injuries to you and others:
. Read and follow all the
instructions on the fuel pump
island.
. Turn off the engine when
refueling.
. Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
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Warning (Continued)
.Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
. Avoid using electronic devices
while refueling.
. Do not re-enter the vehicle
while pumping fuel.
. Keep children away from the
fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
. Before touching the fill
nozzle, touch a metallic
object to discharge static
electricity from your body.
. Fuel can spray out if the fill
nozzle is inserted too quickly.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather.
Insert the fill nozzle slowly
and wait for any hiss noise to
stop before beginning to
flow fuel. The fuel door unlocks when the
vehicle doors are unlocked. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation
010.
To open the fuel door, push and
release the rearward center edge of
the door.
The capless refueling system does not
have a fuel cap. Fully insert and latch
the fill nozzle, then begin fueling.
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{Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:. Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.
. Fuel spills.
. Under certain conditions, fuel
fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait
five seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the fill
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care 0349. Push the fuel door
closed until it latches.
{Warning
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the fill
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
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Warning (Continued)
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.
Filling the Tank with a Portable Fuel
Container
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
must be filled from a portable fuel
container:
1. Locate the capless funnel adapter from under the carpet in
the trunk.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system.
{Warning
Attempting to refuel from a
portable fuel container without
using the funnel adapter may cause
fuel spillage and damage the
capless fuel system. This could
cause a fire. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle could
be damaged.
3. Remove and clean the funnel adapter and return it to the
storage location.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel vapor.
You or others could be badly
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Warning (Continued)
burned and the vehicle could be
damaged. To help avoid injury to
you and others:. Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.
. Do not fill a container while
it is inside a vehicle, in a
vehicle's trunk, in a pickup
bed, or on any surface other
than the ground.
. Bring the fill nozzle in
contact with the inside of the
fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Maintain contact
until filling is complete.
. Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
. Do not use electronic devices
while pumping fuel.
Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information
Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle. Contact
your dealer or trailering dealer for
assistance with preparing the vehicle
to tow a trailer. Read the entire
section before towing a trailer.
To tow a disabled vehicle, see Towing
the Vehicle 0346. To tow the vehicle
behind another vehicle such as a
motor home, see Recreational Vehicle
Towing 0348.
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips
{Warning
You can lose control when towing a
trailer if the correct equipment is
not used or the vehicle is not driven
properly. For example, if the trailer
is too heavy or the trailer brakes are
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Warning (Continued)
inadequate for the load, the vehicle
may not stop as expected. You and
others could be seriously injured.
The vehicle may also be damaged,
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Pull a trailer only if all the steps in
this section have been followed. Ask
your dealer for advice and
information about towing a trailer
with the vehicle.
Driving with a Trailer
Trailering is different than just driving
the vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, acceleration,
braking, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used
properly.
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips
and safety rules. Many of these are
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The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass
Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery.
Installation of a standard 12-volt
battery will result in reduced 12-volt
battery life.
When using a 12-volt battery charger
on the 12-volt AGM battery, some
chargers have an AGM battery setting
on the charger. If available, use the
AGM setting on the charger, to limit
charge voltage to 14.8 volts.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle is equipped with a Stop/
Start system to shut off the engine to
help conserve fuel. SeeStop/Start
System 0186.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
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Warning (Continued)
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition 65 Warning
0 271 and the back cover.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode. You
can be badly hurt if you are not
careful. See Jump Starting - North
America 0343 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the 12-volt
battery black, negative (−) cable from
the battery to keep the battery from
running down. Extended Storage: Remove the 12-volt
battery black, negative (−) cable from
the battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
Remember to reconnect the battery
when ready to drive the vehicle.
All-Wheel Drive
If the vehicle is equipped with
All-Wheel Drive (AWD), this is an
additional system that needs
lubrication.
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check
the transfer case fluid unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise is
heard. A fluid loss could indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and
repaired.
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FusesUsage
26 Engine control module ignition
27 Steering column lock ignition
28 Rear heated seats ignition
29 Front heated seats ignition
30 –
31 Headlamp/Daytime running lamps/Right
headlamp
32 –
33 –
34 –
35 Engine control module ignition –2
36 Engine control module ignition –1
37 Coolant pump/ Ignition coils –odd
38 Ignition coils –even/
Non walk 2 Fuses
Usage
39 Non walk
40 Electric brake control module1/Instrument
cluster/central
gateway module
ignition
41 –
42 Fuel tank zone module/Ignition
43 Heated steering wheel module/
Reflective light aux
display/HVAC IGN/
Automatic occupant
sensing display
44 Aeroshutter
45 Washer
46 Front short range radar sensors
47 Left cornering LED
54 –
55 –
56 – Fuses
Usage
57 –
58 –
59 –
60 Antilock brake system pump/Electric
brake control
module–1
61 Front wiper
62 Headlamp leveling
63 –
64 –
66 Transfer case control module
67 –
68 –
69 –
70 –
71 Antilock brake system valve
72 –
73 –
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FusesUsage
F1 –
F2 –
F3 –
F4 –
F5 High-beam headlamps left/right
F6 – Fuses
Usage
F7 Front wiper
F8 –
F9 Instrument cluster/ Electric brake control
module 1/Central
gateway module
ignition
F10 – Fuses
Usage
F11 Transmission control/Transfer case
control module
ignition
F12 –
F13 Front heated seats ignition
F14 Exhaust valve solenoid
F15 Rear heated seats ignition
F16 Fuel tank zone module ignition
F17 –
F18 –
F19 –
F20 –
F21 Heated steering wheel module/
Reflective light aux
display/HVAC IGN/
Automatic occupant
sensing display