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Service and Maintenance 235
Because of the way people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeVehicle
Load Limits 0134.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0160.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services - Severe are
for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot
weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous
terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See
Doing Your
Own Service Work 0168.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil
0 173.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0205.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0209.
.Check the windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0181.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC
message displays, have the engine oil and
filter changed within the next 1 000 km/
600 mi. If driven under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system may not indicate
the need for vehicle service for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at
least once a year and the oil life system
must be reset. Your trained dealer technician
can perform this work. If the engine oil life
system is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life system when
the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life
System 0175.
Air Conditioning Desiccant (Replace Every
Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This service
requires replacement of the desiccant to
help the longevity and efficient operation of
the air conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
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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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.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 0243 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; cracks or cuts in the tread or
sidewall; or a bulge or split in the tire.
.Trained dealer technicians can inspect and
recommend the right tires. Your dealer
can also provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth vehicle
operation at all speeds. Your dealer sells
and services name brand tires.
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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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272 Index
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
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Oil (cont'd)Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 262
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Owner Manual Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Parking (cont'd)
Ultrasonic Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . 83
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . 125
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . 118
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114, 115
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Reduced Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Steering Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167, 183, 221, Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 257
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 243
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
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Turn SignalBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
U
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . 259 Vehicle Security
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78