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When the low tire pressure warning
light comes on:1. Park the vehicle in a safe, level place.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
4. Add air to the tire that is underinflated. The turn signal lamp
will flash.
When the recommended pressure
is reached, the horn sounds once
and the turn signal lamp will stop
flashing and briefly turn solid.
Repeat these steps for all
underinflated tires that have
illuminated the low tire pressure
warning light.
{Warning
Overinflating a tire could cause the
tire to rupture and you or others
could be injured. Do not exceed the
maximum pressure listed on the
tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall
Labeling 0310 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0215. If the tire is overinflated by more than
35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will sound
multiple times and the turn signal
lamp will continue to flash for several
seconds after filling stops. To release
and correct the pressure, while the
turn signal lamp is still flashing,
briefly press the center of the valve
stem. When the recommended
pressure is reached, the horn
sounds once.
If the turn signal lamp does not flash
within 15 seconds after starting to
inflate the tire, the tire fill alert has
not been activated or is not working.
If the hazard warning flashers are on,
the tire fill alert visual feedback will
not work properly.
The TPMS will not activate the tire fill
alert properly under the following
conditions:
.There is interference from an
external device or transmitter.
.The air pressure from the inflation
device is not sufficient to inflate
the tire.
.There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
.There is a malfunction in the horn
or turn signal lamps.
.The identification code of the TPMS
sensor is not registered to the
system.
.The battery of the TPMS sensor
is low.
If the tire fill alert does not operate
due to TPMS interference, move the
vehicle about 1 m (3 ft) back or
forward and try again. If the tire fill
alert feature is not working, use a tire
pressure gauge.
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tire/wheel position after rotating the
vehicle’s tires or replacing one or more
of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS
sensor matching process should also
be performed after replacing a spare
tire with a road tire containing the
TPMS sensor. The malfunction light
and the DIC message should go off at
the next ignition cycle. The sensors
are matched to the tire/wheel
positions, using a TPMS relearn tool,
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Warning (Continued)
and cause a crash. Use only
radial-ply tires with the wheels
on the vehicle.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment
tires may not be available for H, V,
W, Y and ZR speed rated tires.
Never exceed the winter tires’
maximum speed capability when
using winter tires with a lower
speed rating.
If the vehicle tires must be
replaced with a tire that does not
have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size, load
range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
The Tire and Loading Information
label indicates the original
equipment tires on the vehicle.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0215.Different Size Tires and
Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are
a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
ride and handling characteristics,
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock
brakes, rollover airbags, traction
control, electronic stability control,
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be affected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This increases
the chance of a crash and serious
injury. Only use GM specific wheel
and tire systems developed for the
vehicle, and have them properly
installed by a GM certified
technician. See
Buying New Tires 0325 and
Accessories and Modifications 0283.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in the
United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep
tread, winter tires, compact spare
tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must
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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 nutsshould 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.
Used Replacement Wheels
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one
is dangerous. How it has been used
or how far it has been driven may
be unknown. It could fail suddenly
and cause a crash. When replacing
wheels, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{Warning
If the vehicle has 235/60R18 or
245/45R20 size tires, do not use tire
chains. There is not enough
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Warning (Continued)
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these things
can hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to the vehicle that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Trying to start the vehicle
by pushing or pulling it will not
work, and it could damage the
vehicle.
1. Discharged Remote BatteryPositive Terminal
2. Discharged Remote Battery Negative Ground Terminal
3. Good Battery Negative Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive Terminal
The jump start remote positive
terminal (1) and the remote negative
ground terminal (2) for the discharged
battery are on the driver side of the
vehicle.
The jump start negative terminal (3)
and positive terminal (4) are on the
battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The positive jump start connection for
the discharged battery is under a
cover. Remove the cover to expose the
terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
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Caution (Continued)
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the transmission in P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park 0224.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Whenever
possible, turn off or unplug all
accessories on either vehicle when
jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard warning
flashers if needed.
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.Trained dealer technicians have the
diagnostic equipment to test the
battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
.Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of cracking or
splitting.
.Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or replacement when
necessary.
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. Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0367 for GM approved
fluids.
.Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights may come
on to indicate that fluids may be
low and need to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they light
when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can check the lamps and
note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway while
braking, longer stopping distance,
or uneven tire wear.
.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.
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IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 283
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 280
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . 187
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 290
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . 58
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 60
What Makes an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Airbags
Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 104
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 263
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232, 298
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 232 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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Appearance CareExterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 257
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . 260
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147B
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Battery - North America . . . . . .297, 342
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 299
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170, 171
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Brake
Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . 260
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
California
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .282, 297, 342, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 371
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . 67
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Door (cont'd)Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 373
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232, 298
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 248
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 111
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 213
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Driving (cont'd)
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 107
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 280
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 303
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 306
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 285
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 103
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Engine (cont'd)
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . 289
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 131
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 135
F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 132
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337