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254 Driving and Operating
Recommended Fuel
Regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM
specification D4814 with a posted octane
rating (R+M)/2 of 87 or greater is
recommended. Do not use gasoline with a
posted octane rating of less than 87, as this
will result in reduced performance and
driveability. If heavy knocking is heard when
using gasoline rated at 87 or greater, the
engine needs service.Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or FlexFuel.
Do not use gasoline with ethanol levels
greater than 15% by volume.
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.
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
.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 Fuels
0254.
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
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(1 qt) of the recommended oil and then
recheck the level. See“Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for an
explanation of what kind of oil to use. For
engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities
and Specifications 0348.
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 the oil level is above the
operating range (i.e., the engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range), the engine could be
damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit
driving of the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview 0271 for
the location of the engine oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level somewhere
in the proper operating range. 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 0344.
Specification
Ask for and 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
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
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Index 373
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