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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
0 253.
(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) 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 0255.
(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 0260.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0264.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
See Gas Strut(s) 0265.
(10) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.
(11) The oil pump drive belt and the timing
belt on the LIH engine must be replaced at
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 15 years,
whichever comes first.
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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
Rotate tires and 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)@ @@
Change automatic transmission fluid. (9 Speed
Transmission Only)@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. (Continuously
Variable Ratio Transmission (CVT) Only)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@ @
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (4)@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (9)@@
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (10)
Replace oil pump drive belt and timing belt. (LIH 1.2L L3
Engine Only). (11)
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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
0 253.
(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) 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 0255.
(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 0260.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0264.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
See Gas Strut(s) 0265.
(10) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.
(11) The oil pump drive belt and the timing
belt on the LIH engine must be replaced at
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 15 years,
whichever comes first.
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 0307.
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.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to start
the engine and operate any additional
electrical accessories.
.To avoid break-down or failure to start
the vehicle, maintain a battery with full
cranking power.
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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 42712666A3251C
Engine Oil Filter 1.2L L3 Gas Engine 12696048PF64
1.3L L3 Gas Engine 55495105PF66
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023CF185
Spark Plugs 1.2L L3 Gas Engine 1268354141-156
1.3L L3 Gas Engine 1268809441-106-IP
Wiper Blades Driver Side –60.0 cm (24 in) 42709511—
Passenger Side –45.0 cm (18 in) 42709513—
Rear –30.0 cm (12 in) 42709516—
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See yourdealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* 1.2L L3 Gas Engine 6.3 L 6.7 qt
1.3L L3 Gas Engine 7.4 L 7.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 1.2L L3 Gas Engine FWD 4.0 L 4.2 qt
1.3L L3 Gas Engine FWD 4.5 L 4.8 qt
1.3L L3 Gas Engine AWD 4.5 L 4.8 qt
Fuel Tank FWD 50 L 53 qt
AWD 50 L 53 qt
Transfer Case Fluid 0.23 L 0.24 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 lb ft
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IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . 322
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 176
Air Filter
Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . 179
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . .54
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . .54
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 53
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 60
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . .59
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203, 263 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . 156
Armrest Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . 222
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DrivingAssistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 234
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . .274
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . .278 Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 96
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . 120
F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . 223
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
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Maintenance and CareAdditional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 344
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 144
Operation Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
P
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Parking Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . 95
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . 179
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . 156