2021 CHEVROLET TRAX oil additives

Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14609828) -
2021 - CRC - 8/21/20
Driving and Operating 161
Prohibited Fuels
Caution
Do not use fuels with any of the
following conditions; doing so may
damage the vehicle and void its
warranty:
.For vehicles that are not FlexFuel, fuel
labeled greater than 15% ethanol by
volume, such as mid-level ethanol
blends (16–50% ethanol), E85,
or FlexFuel.
.Fuel with any amount of methanol,
methylal, ferrocene, and aniline. These
fuels can corrode metal fuel system
parts or damage plastic and rubber
parts.
.Fuel containing metals such as
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT), which can damage
the emissions control system and
spark plugs.
.Fuel with a posted octane rating of
less than the recommended fuel. Using
this fuel will lower fuel economy and
performance, and may decrease the
life of the emissions catalyst.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post fuel
octane ratings in anti-knock index (AKI). For
fuel not to use in a foreign country, see
Prohibited Fuels0161.
Fuel Additives
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is highly
recommended for use with your vehicle.
If your country does not have TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, add ACDelco Fuel
System Treatment Plus−Gasoline to the
vehicle’s gasoline fuel tank at every oil
change or 15 000 km (9,000 mi), whichever
occurs first. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and
ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus
−Gasoline will help keep your vehicle’s
engine fuel deposit free and performing
optimally.
Filling the Tank (Capless Fuel Fill)
An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which
side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. See
Fuel Gauge 081.
{Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently
and can cause injury or death.
Follow these guidelines to help avoid
injuries to you and others:
.Read and follow all the instructions on
the fuel pump island.
.Turn off the engine when refueling.
.Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
.Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
.Avoid using electronic devices while
refueling.
.Do not re-enter the vehicle while
pumping fuel.
.Keep children away from the fuel
pump and never let children
pump fuel.
.Before touching the fill nozzle, touch a
metallic object to discharge static
electricity from your body.
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Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14609828) -
2021 - CRC - 8/21/20
174 Vehicle Care
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above
or below the acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful to the
engine. If you find that you have an oil
level above the operating range, i.e., the
engine has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the MAX mark, the engine
could be damaged. You should drain out
the excess oil or limit driving of the
vehicle and seek a service professional to
remove the excess amount of oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview 0170 for
the location of the engine oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level somewhere
in the proper operating range between the
MIN and MAX marks. Push the dipstick all
the way back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil depends on
both the proper oil specification and
viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0243. Specification
Use full synthetic engine oils that meet the
dexos1 specification.
Engine oils that have been approved by GM
as meeting the dexos1 specification are
marked with the dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended engine
oil or equivalent can result in engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Viscosity Grade
For the 1.4L L4 turbo (LE2 - VIN M) engine,
use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil.
For the 1.4L L4 turbo (LUV - VIN B) engine,
use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of
extreme cold, where the temperature falls below
−29 °C (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may
be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will
provide easier cold starting for the engine at
extremely low temperatures.
When selecting an oil of the appropriate
viscosity grade, it is recommended to select
an oil of the correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the dexos1
specification are all that is needed for good
performance and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements
that can be unhealthy for your skin and
could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil
stay on your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water, or a
good hand cleaner. Wash or properly
dispose of clothing or rags containing used
engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings
about the use and disposal of oil products.

Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14609828) -
2021 - CRC - 8/21/20
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