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Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.
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.
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Service and Maintenance 347
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, seeInterior Care 0332 and
Exterior Care 0327.
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.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed. Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
.
Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.
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Technical Data 353
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Transfer Case Fluid 1.0 L 1.0 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) 4Automatic 0.65–0.75 mm (0.026–
0.030 in)
2.5L L4 Engine (LCV) AAutomatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–
0.043 in)
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) SAutomatic 0.80–0.90 mm (0.031–
0.035 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 359
GM Mobility
Reimbursement Program
This program is available to
qualified applicants for cost
reimbursement, up to certain limits,
of eligible aftermarket adaptive
equipment required for the vehicle,
such as hand controls or a
wheelchair/scooter lift for the
vehicle.
To learn about the GM Mobility
program, see www.gmmobility.com
or call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text
Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also has
a Mobility program. See
www.gm.ca, or call1-800-GM-DRIVE (800-463-7483)
for details. TTY users call
1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance
Program
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call
1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone
(TTY): 1-888-889-2438.)
For Canadian-purchased vehicles,
call 1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance,
have the following information
ready:
.
Your name, home address, and
home telephone number
. Telephone number of your
location
. Location of the vehicle
. Model, year, color, and license
plate number of the vehicle .
Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle
. Description of the problem
Coverage
Services are provided for the
duration of the vehicle’s powertrain
warranty.
In the U.S., anyone driving the
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
person driving the vehicle without
permission from the owner is not
covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to make
any changes or discontinue the
Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notification.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
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IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . 185
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 200
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 242
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 257
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Air Filter
Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 66
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 61
Airbags
Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Passenger Status Indicator . . . .119
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 221
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 191, 269
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 191 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Child Restraints (cont'd)Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 87
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . 108, 112
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 362
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 307
Connected Services
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 376
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . .116
Engine Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 200
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Customer Information Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 362
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 368 Data Collection (cont'd)
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 367
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 377
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 354
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 191, 269
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 209
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 133
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 215
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . 162
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
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Front Pedestrian Braking(FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 47
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Economy, Driving for Better . . . 162
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 127
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 185
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 275
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 141Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Gauges Engine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . .116
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 337
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 149
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 128
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 147
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 128
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 293
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 171
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 194
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
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StabiliTrakOFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Cargo Management System . . . . 94
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 91
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . 257
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154, 368
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 358
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 29Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291, 293
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 294
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 293
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Terminology and Definitions . . 289
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 304
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 229
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 229
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 324