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VEHICLE CARE 347
remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function
properly.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 347.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0406.Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is
designed to warn the driver when a
low tire pressure condition exists.
TPMS sensors are mounted onto each
tire and wheel assembly, excluding the
spare tire and wheel assembly. The
TPMS sensors monitor the air
pressure in the tires and transmit the
tire pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
When a low tire pressure condition is
detected, the TPMS illuminates the
low tire pressure warning light on the
instrument cluster. If the warning
light comes on, stop as soon as
possible and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0228. A message to check the pressure in a
specific tire displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The low tire
pressure warning light and the DIC
warning message come on at each
ignition cycle until the tires are
inflated to the correct inflation
pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure
levels can be viewed. For additional
information and details about the DIC
operation and displays see
Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0124.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
could be an early indicator that the air
pressure is getting low and needs to
be inflated to the proper pressure.
A Tire and Loading Information label,
attached to your vehicle, shows the
size of the original equipment tires
and the correct inflation pressure for
the tires when they are cold. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0228, for an
example of the Tire and Loading
Information label and its location.
Also see Tire Pressure 0343.
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Inspect power steering for proper
electrical connections, binding, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door
hinges, hood hinges, liftgate hinges,
and the steel fuel door hinges, unless
the components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any corrosive
materials from the underbody. Take
care to thoroughly clean any areas
where mud and other debris can
collect.
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminatethe fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case
and/or axles and should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to
parts repaired or replaced to restore
corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregulardark spots etched into the paint
surface. See
“Finish Care”previously in
this section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
transfer color to the vehicle’s interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild soap
and water solution, immediately
remove hand lotions, sunscreen, and
insect repellent from all interior
surfaces or permanent damage may
result.
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.
Use cleaners specifically designed for
the surfaces being cleaned to prevent
permanent damage. Apply all cleaners
directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not
spray cleaners on any switches or
controls. Remove cleaners quickly.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 387
.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 0389 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.
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;
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420 INDEX
Child RestraintsInfants and Young Children . . . . . . . 73
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 89
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Connected Services
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 113
Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208, 213
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 400 Customer Information
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 141
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Diagnostics
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 226
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 54
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208, 213
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . 175
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
IndicatorPedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 146
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 364
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Lamps Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 141
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 141
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . 87
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Light
Performance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 141