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(6) Uniform Tire Quality
Grading (UTQG)
:Tire
manufacturers are required to
grade tires based on three
performance factors: treadwear,
traction, and temperature
resistance. For more information
see Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 0273.
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit
:Maximum load that
can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.
Tire Designations
Tire Size
The example shows a typical
passenger vehicle tire size.
(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:
The United States version of a
metric tire sizing system. The
letter “P”as the first character in
the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(2) Tire Width
:The three-digit
number indicates the tire section
width in millimeters from
sidewall to sidewall.
(3) Aspect Ratio
:A two-digit
number that indicates the tire
height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
item (3) of the illustration, it
would mean that the tire's
sidewall is 60 percent as high as
it is wide.
(4) Construction Code
:A letter
code is used to indicate the type
of ply construction in the tire.
The letter “R”means radial ply construction; the letter
“D”
means diagonal or bias ply
construction.
(5) Rim Diameter
:Diameter of
the wheel in inches.
(6) Service Description
:These
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents
the load carrying capacity a tire
is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a
tire is certified to carry a load.
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure:The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of
the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight
:The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
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Owner Checks and
Services
.At least twice a year, have
underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 291.
Additional
Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required. It is recommended that
your dealer perform these services
— their trained dealer technicians
know your vehicle best. Your dealer
can also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your
vehicle may need attention. The
following list is intended to explain
the services and conditions to look
for that may indicate services are
required. Battery
The battery supplies power to
operate any additional electrical
accessories.
.
To avoid break-down or failure,
maintain a battery with full
power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Service Parts Identification . . . 310
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement parts. See
“Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 311 for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification
There may be a large barcode on
the certification label on the center
pillar that you can scan for the
following information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Model designation
. Paint information
. Production options
If there is not a large barcode on
this label, then you will find this
same information on a label inside
of the trunk.
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In a crash, the sensing system may
shut down the high voltage system.
SeeBattery - North America 0242
for important safety information.
If an airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? 051.
If the vehicle is damaged from a
crash, flood, fire, or other event it
may be necessary to have the
vehicle inspected. SeeBattery -
North America 0242 for important
safety information.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends
that you take an active role in its
repair. If you have a pre-determined
repair facility of choice, take the
vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Specify to the facility that any
required replacement collision parts
be original equipment parts, either
new Genuine GM parts or recycled
original GM parts. Remember,
recycled parts will not be covered by
the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair,
but you must live with the repair.
Depending on your policy limits,
your insurance company may
initially value the repair using
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with
the repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts. Remember,
if the vehicle is leased, you may be
obligated to have the vehicle
repaired with Genuine GM parts,
even if your insurance coverage
does not pay the full cost.
If another party's insurance
company is paying for the repairs,
you are not obligated to accept a
repair valuation based on that
insurance company's collision policy
repair limits, as you have no
contractual limits with that company.
In such cases, you can have control
of the repair and parts choices as
long as the cost stays within
reasonable limits.
Publication Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the
engine, transmission, axle,
suspension, brakes, electrical
system, steering system, body, etc.
Customer Literature
Owner
’s manuals are written
specifically for owners and are
intended to provide basic
operational information about the
vehicle. The owner ’s manual
includes the Maintenance Schedule
for all models.
Customer literature publications
available for purchase include
owner ’s manuals, warranty
manuals, infotainment manuals, and
portfolios. Portfolios include an
owner ’s manual, warranty manual,
infotainment manual, if applicable,
and zip lock bag or pouch.
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DriverTeen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 199
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . . . . 98
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Driver Selected Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 203
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 176
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 178
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 175
One-Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
E
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 192 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 102
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 250
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Energy Efficiency Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 324
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 128
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 130
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
F
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 131
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
FluidBrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Front Pedestrian Braking
(FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 250
Instrument Panel FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Underhood Compartment . . . . . 251
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Gauges Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98