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Check to see if coolant is visible in the
coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the
coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do
anything else until it cools down.
If coolant is visible but the coolant level is
not at or above the mark pointed to, add a
50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant.
Be sure the cooling system is cool before
this is done.
If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge
tank, add coolant as follows:
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system are under pressure.
Turning the pressure cap, even a little,
can cause them to come out at high
speed and you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot. Wait
for the cooling system and pressure cap
to cool.
{Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such as
alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. With plain water or
the wrong mixture, the engine could get
too hot but there would not be an
overheat warning. The engine could catch
fire and you or others could be burned.
{Warning
Spilling coolant on hot engine parts can
burn you. Coolant contains ethylene
glycol and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough.
Caution
Failure to follow the specific coolant fill
procedure could cause the engine to
overheat and could cause system
damage. If coolant is not visible in the
surge tank, contact your dealer.
If no problem is found, check to see if
coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank.
If coolant is visible but the coolant level is
not at the indicated level mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank,
but be sure the cooling system, including
the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool
before you do it.
1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure
cap when the cooling system, including
the coolant surge tank pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about one-quarter of a
turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to
stop. This will allow any pressure still
left to be vented out the discharge hose.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it.

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3. Fill the coolant surge tank with theproper mixture to the indicated
level mark.
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until
you can feel the upper radiator hose
getting hot. Watch out for the engine
cooling fan.
By this time, the coolant level inside the
coolant surge tank may be lower. If the
level is lower, add more of the proper
mixture to the coolant surge tank until
the level reaches the indicated
level mark.
5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. 6. Verify coolant level after the engine is
shut off and the coolant is cold.
If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure
Steps 1–6.
If the coolant still is not at the proper level
when the system cools down again, see
your dealer.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
coolant loss and engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly and
tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the
engine overheating. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light 088.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood
when this warning appears, get service help
right away. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 253.
If the decision is made to lift the hood,
make sure the vehicle is parked on a level
surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fan
is running. If the engine is overheating, the
fan should be running. If it is not, do not
continue to run the engine. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a leak
in the engine cooling system. This can
cause a loss of all coolant and can
damage the system and vehicle. Have
any leaks fixed right away.
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system are under pressure.
Turning the pressure cap, even a little,
can cause them to come out at high
speed and you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot. Wait
for the cooling system and pressure cap
to cool.

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If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed
but no steam can be seen or heard, the
problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day
.Stops after high-speed driving
.Idles for long periods in traffic
If the overheat warning is displayed with no
sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan
speed. Open the windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) for
an automatic transmission and let the
engine idle.
If the overheat warning no longer displays,
the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive
the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes.
Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle
in front. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally and have the
cooling system checked for proper fill and
function.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and
park the vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine
for three minutes while parked. If the
warning is still displayed, turn off the
engine until it cools down.Washer Fluid
What to Use
When the vehicle needs windshield washer
fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's
instructions before use. If operating the
vehicle in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0170 for
reservoir location.
Caution
.Do not use washer fluid that contains
any type of water repellent coating.
This can cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze)
in the windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield washer system
and paint.
.Do not mix water with ready-to-use
washer fluid. Water can cause the
solution to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other parts of
the washer system.
.When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer instructions
for adding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very cold.
This allows for fluid expansion if
freezing occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is completely full.

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passenger vehicle tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim
Association.
(2) Tire Width
:The 3-digit number
indicates the tire section width in
millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(3) Aspect Ratio
:A 2-digit number that
indicates the tire height-to-width
measurements. For example, if the tire
size aspect ratio is 75, as shown in
item (3) of the illustration, it would
mean that the tire's sidewall is
75 percent as high as it is wide.
(4) Construction Code
:A letter code is
used to indicate the type of ply
construction in the tire. The letter "R"
means radial ply construction; the letter
"D" means diagonal or bias ply
construction.
(5) Rim Diameter
:Diameter of the
wheel in inches.
(6) Service Description
:These
characters represent the load index and
speed rating of the tire. The load index
represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a tire is
certified to carry a load.
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside
the tire pressing outward on each
square inch of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi
(pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight
:The combined
weight of optional accessories. Some
examples of optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of cords
between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.
Bead
:The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that hold
the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire in which
the plies are laid at alternate angles
less than 90 degrees to the centerline
of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The amount of air
pressure in a tire, measured in kPa
(kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square
inch) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure0205.
Curb Weight
:The weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional
equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
:A code molded into the
sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The
DOT code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand, and date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0134.

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Tire Rotation and Required Services
Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the
vehicle, and perform the following services.
SeeTire Rotation 0209.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0173 and
Engine Oil Life System 0175.
.Inspect the engine air cleaner filter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0176.
.Check engine coolant level. See Cooling
System 0177.
.Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0181.
.Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0205.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 209.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 226.
.Visually inspect steering, suspension, and
chassis components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots, loose
or missing parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See Exterior Care0226.
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect halfshafts and drive
shafts for excessive wear, lubricant leaks,
and/or damage including: tube dents or
cracks, constant velocity joint or universal
joint looseness, cracked or missing boots,
loose or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness, loose or
missing fasteners, and axle seal leaks.
.Check restraint system components. See
Safety System Check 044.
.Visually inspect fuel system for damage
or leaks.
.Visually inspect exhaust system and
nearby heat shields for loose or damaged
parts.
.Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0226.
.Check automatic transmission shift lock
control function. See Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check 0184.
.Check parking brake and automatic
transmission park mechanism. See Park
Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 185.
.Check accelerator pedal for damage, high
effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
.Visually inspect gas strut for signs of
wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the
hold open ability of the strut. If the hold
open is low, service the gas strut. See Gas
Strut(s) 0186.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling
System 0177.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco
dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0173.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Connected ServicesConnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Control Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 152
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Coolant Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . . 88
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 254
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Covers Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Customer Assistance (cont'd)
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 257
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 250
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150, 184 Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Driving
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
E
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 194
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 198
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

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EngineAir Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 84
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 88
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Reduced Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . .101F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 164
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161, 163
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Fuel (cont'd)
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 194
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 198
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
GaugesFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 80
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252