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Service and Maintenance 439
.Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0358.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0359.
. Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check 0359.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 359.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. If the hold
open is low, service the gas
strut. See Gas Strut(s) 0361.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof048. .
Verify spare tire key lock
operation and lubricate as
needed. See Tire Changing
0 402.
. Visually inspect the spare tire to
ensure that it is tightly stowed
under the vehicle. Push, pull,
and try to turn the tire. If the
spare tire moves, tighten as
necessary. See Tire Changing
0 402.
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Service and Maintenance 449
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) and Rear Axle See your dealer.
Hydraulic Brake System (Vehicles with DOT 3 brake fluid) DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in
Canada 19353127). See
Brake Fluid0353.
Hydraulic Brake System (Vehicles with DOT 4 brake fluid) DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in
Canada 19299571). See
Brake Fluid0353.
Hydraulic Power Steering System (2500/3500 Series Only) GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 19329450, in Canada 19329451).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate
Hinge and Linkage, Fuel Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant. See your dealer.Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287).Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
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OnStar 473
Press=to:
. Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See the
infotainment manual for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
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 Assistance.
. 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 Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.
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vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the
myChevrolet mobile app, or by
contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If
Available)
Download the myChevrolet mobile
app to compatible Apple and
Android smartphones. Chevrolet
users can access the following
services from a smartphone:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps. .
Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Chevrolet on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myChevrolet mobile app information
and compatibility, see
my.chevrolet.com.
An active OnStar or connected
service plan may be required.
A compatible device, factory-installed remote start, and
power locks are required. Data rates
apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle's key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Features are subject to change. For
updates on feature capabilities, see
my.chevrolet.com. Message and
data rates may apply.
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486 Index
Gauges (cont'd)Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 435
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 166
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Headlamps (cont'd)
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 143
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 164
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 144
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 176
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 385
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 194
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 233
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 139
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 231
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 176
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 205, 207
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Indicator
Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 467
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 471
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 42
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . 13, 16
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 12
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Index 489
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
OverviewInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
P
ParkShifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Parking Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 359
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 215
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 253
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 75
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . 140
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 325
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Pickup Conversion to
Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 213
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 67
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 470
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 464
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .325, 354, 415, Back Cover
Publication Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 468
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Rear Axle (cont'd)
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 253
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276, 277
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 420
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacement Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450