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358 Service and Maintenance
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter
replacement may be needed if
driving in areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter.
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0273. (4)
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the transfer case fluid.
Contaminated fluid will decrease the
life of the transfer case and/or axles
and should be replaced.
(5) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 275.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(7) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0282.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0285
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0286.
(10) Replace air conditioning
desiccant every seven years.Special Application
Services
. Severe Commercial Use
Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis
components every oil change.
. Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 342.
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366 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0362 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* 2.0L L4 Engine 9.0 L 9.5 qt
2.0L L4 Engine with Rear HVAC 10.6 L 11.2 qt
2.5L L4 Engine 9.1 L 9.7 qt
2.5L L4 Engine with Rear HVAC 10.2 L 10.8 qt
3.6L V6 Engine 10.6 L 11.2 qt
3.6L V6 Engine with Rear HVAC 12.0 L 12.7 qt
3.6L V6 Engine with Heavy Duty Cooling System 10.0 L 10.6 qt
3.6L V6 Engine with Rear HVAC and Heavy Duty Cooling
System 12.2 L 12.9 qt
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Index 393
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . 199
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 216
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 258
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 273
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 169
Air Filter
Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 66
Airbags
Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 126
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 238
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 206, 284
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 206 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99