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Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Tire Pressure for High-SpeedOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 399
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 414
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
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for service if the DIC message
comes on and stays on when the
trailer tire pressures have been
checked and determined to be
correct.
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.
.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 Schedule0437.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more 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 0394 and
Wheel Replacement 0399.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires if the vehicle
has single rear wheels.
Dual Tire Rotation
When the vehicle is new,
or whenever a wheel, wheel
bolt, or wheel nut is replaced or
serviced, check the wheel nut
torque after 160, 1 600, and
10 000 km (100, 1,000, and
6,000 mi) of driving. For proper
torque and wheel nut tightening
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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 oneside 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.
{Warning
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts can be dangerous. It could
affect the braking and handling of
the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
and cause loss of control, causing
a crash. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for replacement.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
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.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. 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, see
Interior Care 0430 and
Exterior Care 0424.
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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ShiftingInto Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 270
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Special Application Services . . . . 445
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Steps
Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Storage Areas
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 110
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Brake Pad Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . 339
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 471
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Taillamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Task Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 461
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383, 385
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 386
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 385
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Terminology and Definitions . . 381
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 399
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WheelsAlignment and Tire Balance . . 399
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 88
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 360
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121