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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
0 275.
(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) 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.
(4) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0276. (5)
Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0281.
(7) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0283
(8) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
See Gas Strut(s) 0285.
(9) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.

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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)@ @@@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@
Change automatic transmission fluid.@ @@
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (3)@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (7)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (8)@@
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (9)

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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
0 275.
(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) 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.
(4) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0276. (5)
Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0281.
(7) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0283
(8) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
See Gas Strut(s) 0285.
(9) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.
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 0326.
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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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 0276.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco
dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0272.
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. Rear Axle See your dealer.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants0344 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 yourdealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System*
IWithout V92 Towing Package 14.6 L 15.4 qt
IWith V92 Towing Package 16.7 L 17.6 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank IFront-Wheel Drive 73.4 L 19.4 gal
IAll-Wheel Drive 82.1 L 21.7 gal

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 lb ft
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.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
3.6L V6 Engine (LFY) WAutomatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–0.043 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug.

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372 Index
Climate Control SystemsDual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 100
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Control Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 224
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190, 194
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 356 Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 358
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 351
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . 161
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222, 283
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . 114, 116
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 256
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

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Driving (cont'd)Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 289
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 294
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 107
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Engine (cont'd)
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . 136
F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Fluid (cont'd)
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . 245
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 256
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 289
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 294