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242 Service and Maintenance
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like new,
vehicle care products are available from your
dealer. For information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and exterior,
seeInterior Care 0230 and
Exterior Care 0226.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that
the tires deliver optimal wear and
performance.
.Signs that the alignment may need to be
adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
.Your dealer has the required equipment
to ensure proper wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the best
viewing, keep the windshield clean and
clear.
.Signs of damage include scratches, cracks,
and chips.
.Trained dealer technicians can inspect the
windshield and recommend proper
replacement if needed. Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in
good condition to provide a clear view.
.Signs of wear include streaking, skipping
across the windshield, and worn or split
rubber.
.Trained dealer technicians can check the
wiper blades and replace them when
needed.

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248 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants0243 for more
information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge
amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* 7.3 L7.7 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 L4.2 qt
Fuel Tank 53 L14 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140Y 100 lb ft
Transfer Case 0.35 L0.36 qt
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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Customer Information 253
adaptive equipment required for the vehicle,
such as hand controls or a wheelchair/
scooter lift for the vehicle.
To learn about the GM Mobility program,
see www.gmmobility.com or call the GM
Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Text Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also has a
Mobility program. See www.gm.ca, or call
1-800-GM-DRIVE (800-463-7483) for details.
TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance Program
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call
1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone (TTY):
1-888-889-2438.)
For Canadian-purchased vehicles, call
1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year.
Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance, have the
following information ready:
.Your name, home address, and home
telephone number
.Telephone number of your location
.Location of the vehicle
.Model, year, color, and license plate
number of the vehicle
.Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN), and delivery date of the
vehicle
.Description of the problem
Coverage
Services are provided for the duration of the
vehicle’s powertrain warranty.
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is
covered. In Canada, a person driving the
vehicle without permission from the owner
is not covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. General Motors
North America and Chevrolet reserve the
right to make any changes or discontinue
the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notification.
General Motors North America and Chevrolet
reserve the right to limit services or
payment to an owner or driver if they
decide the claims are made too often, or the
same type of claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of
enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the
nearest service station.
.Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote
unlock may be available if you have
OnStar. For security reasons, the driver
must present identification before this
service is given.
.Emergency Tow from a Public Road or
Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet
dealer for warranty service, or if the
vehicle was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given when the
vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud,
or snow.
.Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat
tire with the spare tire. The spare tire,
if equipped, must be in good condition
and properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not covered
by the warranty.
.Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start
a dead battery.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:
If your trip is interrupted due to a
warranty event, incidental expenses may

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IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . 240
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 125
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 48
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 48
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 47
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 53 Airbags (cont'd)
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 53
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Alert Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150, 184
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . 118
Armrest Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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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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Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
StabiliTrakOFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Power, Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Storage Areas Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
System
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 213
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 214
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 210
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Traction
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . 121
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 254
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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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