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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services - Normal
(1) 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
0 243.
(2) 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.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition. (4)
Or every three years, whichever comes
first. If the vehicle mileage is near the
canister filter replacement interval, replace
the fluid and filter. More frequent fluid and
filter replacement may be needed if the
vehicle is competitively or aggressively
driven. This service can be complex. See
your dealer.
(5) Check the transmission fluid
life percentage. If the percentage is less
than 10%, replace the fluid and filter. The
initial transmission canister filter change
must be performed at 12 000 km (7,500 mi),
and every 36 000 km (22,500 mi) thereafter.
This service can be complex. See your
dealer.
(6) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0245. (7)
Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(8) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0251.
(9) Replace front lift system fluid every five
years. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0301
(10) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0253.
(11) Or every 10 years, whichever comes
first. See Gas Strut(s) 0254.
(12) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.
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Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change
engine air filter, if needed. (1)@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@ @@
Check the dual clutch transmission fluid life percentage.
Change the fluid if needed. (4)@@@
Change the dual clutch transmission canister filter. (5)@ @@@@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (6)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7)@
Replace brake fluid. (8)
Replace front lift system fluid. (9)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (10)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hatch/trunk support gas struts. (11)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (12)
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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services - Severe
(1) 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
0 243.
(2) 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.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) Or every three years, whichever comes
first. If the vehicle mileage is near the
canister filter replacement interval, replace
the fluid and filter. More frequent fluid and
filter replacement may be needed if the
vehicle is competitively or aggressively
driven. This service can be complex. See
your dealer. (5)
Check the transmission fluid
life percentage. If the percentage is less
than 10%, replace the fluid and filter. The
initial transmission canister filter change
must be performed at 12 000 km (7,500 mi),
and every 36 000 km (22,500 mi) thereafter.
This service can be complex. See your
dealer.
(6) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0245.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(8) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0251.
(9) Replace front lift system fluid every five
years. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0301
(10) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0253.
(11) Or every 10 years, whichever comes
first. See Gas Strut(s) 0254.
(12) 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 0283.
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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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part NumberACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 84378662A3249C
Engine Oil Filter 12696048PF64
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13508023CF185
Spark Plug 1262244241-149
External Transmission Filter Kit 24299326—
Wiper Blades
IDriver Side –600 mm (23.6 in) 84566977
—
IPassenger Side –525 mm (20.7 in) 84566978
—
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants 0301.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge type and amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See yourdealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System with Performance Package* 21.5 L 22.7 qt
Engine Cooling System without Performance Package* 20.5 L 21.7 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 7.1 L 7.5 qt
Fuel Tank 70.0 L 18.5 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . 298
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Air Dam, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . .174
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 55
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 55
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 54
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 60
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 60
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Alert Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Antenna
Diversity System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . 152
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Electrical System (cont'd)Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 258
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 86
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Engine Compartment Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . .110
F
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Fluid Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Dual Clutch Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Dual Clutch Transmission LifeSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Front Air Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Front Lift System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Front Lift System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Fuel (cont'd)
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 228
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 258
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 79
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O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 320
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125, 135
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Underhood Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
P
Panel, Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Park (cont'd)
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Parking Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . 85
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . .174
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Performance Data Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . .143
Performance Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 152
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Power (cont'd)
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231, 251, 278, Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . 315
R
Radio HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109