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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 244
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 245
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 255
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 257
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 264
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Battery - North America . . . . . . 268
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 269
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 269
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 270
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 271
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . 273
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Electrical System Overload . . . 275
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 275
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 286
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 304
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.There is cord or fabric
showing through the tire's
rubber.
.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 Schedule0339.
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 0300 and
Wheel Replacement 0304.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires. If the vehicle has a compact
spare tire, do not include it 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
0291 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0174.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0294.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities
and Specifications 0352.
{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
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Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
Some aluminum wheels can be
repaired. See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the
same load-carrying capacity,
diameter, width, offset, and be
mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) sensors with new
GM original equipment parts.
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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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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
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Towing (cont'd)Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 241
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . 126
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 241
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 302
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 141Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 351
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 124
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealantand Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 314
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . 274
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Warning (cont'd)
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 304
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 77
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 270
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 274