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To prevent damage, do not clean the
interior using the following cleaners
or techniques:
.Never use a razor or any other
sharp object to remove soil from
any interior surface.
.Never use a brush with stiff bristles.
.Never rub any surface aggressively
or with too much pressure.
.Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with degreasers.
For liquid cleaners, use
approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L (1
gal) of water. A concentrated soap
solution will create streaks and
attract dirt. Do not use solutions
that contain strong or caustic soap.
.Do not heavily saturate the
upholstery when cleaning.
.Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.
Interior Glass
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
If necessary, use a commercial glass
cleaner after cleaning with plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or
aggressive cleaning may damage
the rear window defogger.
Cleaning the windshield with water
during the first three to six months of
ownership will reduce tendency to fog.
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover
gently, so that the speaker will not be
damaged. Clean spots with water and
mild soap.
Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
.When lightly soiled, wipe with a
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
.When heavily soiled, use warm
soapy water.
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
Start by vacuuming the surface using
a soft brush attachment. If a rotating
vacuum brush attachment is being
used, only use it on the floor carpet.
Before cleaning, gently remove as
much of the soil as possible:
.Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no
more soil can be removed.
.For solid soils, remove as much as
possible prior to vacuuming.
To clean: 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free colorfast cloth with water. Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint
transfer to the fabric or carpet.
2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip
from the cleaning cloth.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the
center. Fold the cleaning cloth to a
clean area frequently to prevent
forcing the soil in to the fabric.
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4. Continue gently rubbing the soiledarea until there is no longer any
color transfer from the soil to the
cleaning cloth.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution
followed only by plain water.
If the soil is not completely removed,
it may be necessary to use a
commercial upholstery cleaner or spot
lifter. Test a small hidden area for
colorfastness before using a
commercial upholstery cleaner or spot
lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean
the entire fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use
a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that
can scratch the surface. Then gently
clean by rubbing with a microfiber
cloth. Never use window cleaners or
solvents. Periodically hand wash the
microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. Do not use bleach or fabric
softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry
before next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This may
cause damage and would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl,
Other Plastic Surfaces, Low
Gloss Paint Surfaces, and
Natural Open Pore Wood
Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened
with water to remove dust and loose
dirt. For a more thorough cleaning,
use a soft microfiber cloth dampened
with a mild soap solution.
Caution
Soaking or saturating leather,
especially perforated leather, as well
as other interior surfaces, may
cause permanent damage. Wipe
excess moisture from these surfaces
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
after cleaning and allow them to
dry naturally. Never use heat,
steam, or spot removers. Do not use
cleaners that contain silicone or
wax-based products. Cleaners
containing these solvents can
permanently change the appearance
and feel of leather or soft trim, and
are not recommended.
Do not use cleaners that increase
gloss, especially on the instrument
panel. Reflected glare can decrease
visibility through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Caution
Use of air fresheners may cause
permanent damage to plastics and
painted surfaces. If an air freshener
comes in contact with any plastic
or painted surface in the vehicle,
blot immediately and clean with a
soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap solution. Damage caused by
air fresheners would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
(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 airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(2) 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.
(3) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0304.
(4) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed. (5)
Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0311.
(6) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0313.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0314.
(8) Replace air conditioning desiccant
every seven years.
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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 airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(2) 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.
(3) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0304. (4)
Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(5) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0311.
(6) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0313.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0314.
(8) 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 Care0364.
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.
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Oil (cont'd)Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
OnStar Additional Information . . . . 406
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154, 165
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Parking Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 61
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 113
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 293
Performance Shifting Light . . . . . . . . 111
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 175
Port
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 229
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . 54 Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 403
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . 167
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 398
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293, 312, 359, Back Cover
Publication Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
R
RadioHD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . 148
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 401
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 206
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Rear Seats (cont'd)Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 256
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . 97
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 362
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Replacing LATCH System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 391
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
S
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . 397
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . 43
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . 40
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . 80, 82
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Vehicle CareStoring the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Vehicle Security
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 344
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 340
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 72 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 313
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99