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Anytime unusual wear is noticed,
rotate the tires as soon as
possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. SeeWhen It Is Time for
New Tires 0378 and
Wheel Replacement 0382.
Different tire sizes should not be
rotated front to rear.Use this rotation pattern if the
vehicle has different size tires on
the front and rear.
Use this rotation pattern if all
tires are the same size.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and Loading
Information label after the tires
have been rotated. See Tire
Pressure 0370 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0228. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0373.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque ”under Capacities and
Specifications 0424.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is fastened,
can cause wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The wheel
could come off and cause a
crash. When changing a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency,
a cloth or paper towel can be
used; however, use a scraper or
wire brush later to remove all
rust or dirt.
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month, remove the tires or raise the
vehicle to reduce the weight from the
tires.
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched
specific tires for the vehicle. The
original equipment tires installed
were designed to meet General
Motors Tire Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec) system
rating. When replacement tires are
needed, GM strongly recommends
buying tires with the same TPC
Spec rating.
GM's exclusive TPC Spec system
considers over a dozen critical
specifications that impact the
overall performance of the vehicle,
including brake system
performance, ride and handling,
traction control, and tire pressure
monitoring performance. GM's
TPC Spec number is molded onto
the tire's sidewall near the tire
size. If the tires have an all-season
tread design, the TPC Specnumber will be followed by MS for
mud and snow. See
Tire Sidewall
Labeling 0366 for additional
information.
GM recommends replacing worn
tires in complete sets of four.
Uniform tread depth on all tires
will help to maintain the
performance of the vehicle.
Braking and handling performance
may be adversely affected if all the
tires are not replaced at the same
time. If proper rotation and
maintenance have been done, all
four tires should wear out at
about the same time. However,
if it is necessary to replace only
one axle set of worn tires, place
the new tires on the rear axle. See
Tire Rotation 0376.
{Warning
Tires could explode during
improper service. Attempting to
mount or dismount a tire could
cause injury or death. Only your
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
dealer or authorized tire service
center should mount or
dismount the tires.
{Warning
Mixing tires of different sizes
(other than those originally
installed on the vehicle), brands,
tread patterns, or types may
cause loss of vehicle control,
resulting in a crash or other
vehicle damage. Use the correct
size, brand, and type of tire on
all wheels.
{Warning
Using bias-ply tires on the
vehicle may cause the wheel rim
flanges to develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire
and/or wheel could fail suddenly
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and cause a crash. Use only
radial-ply tires with the wheels
on the vehicle.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment
tires may not be available for H, V,
W, Y and ZR speed rated tires.
Never exceed the winter tires’
maximum speed capability when
using winter tires with a lower
speed rating.
If the vehicle tires must be
replaced with a tire that does not
have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size, load
range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
The Tire and Loading Information
label indicates the original
equipment tires on the vehicle.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0228.Different Size Tires and
Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are
a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
ride and handling characteristics,
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock
brakes, rollover airbags, traction
control, electronic stability control,
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be affected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This increases
the chance of a crash and serious
injury. Only use GM specific wheel
and tire systems developed for the
vehicle, and have them properly
installed by a GM certified
technician. See
Buying New Tires 0379 and
Accessories and Modifications 0323.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in the
United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep
tread, winter tires, compact spare
tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must
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Tire Chains
{Warning
If the vehicle has 235/40R18,
235/35R19, 255/35ZR18,
or 275/35ZR18 size tires, do not use
tire chains. There is not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a
vehicle without the proper amount
of clearance can cause damage to
the brakes, suspension, or other
vehicle parts. The area damaged by
the tire chains could cause loss of
control and a crash. Use another
type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for
the vehicle's tire size combination
and road conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
and readjust or remove the traction
device if it contacts the vehicle. Do
not spin the wheels. If traction
devices are used, install them on
the rear tires.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with a tire
size other than 235/40R18,
235/35R19, 255/35ZR18,
or 275/35ZR18, use tire chains only
where legal and only when
necessary. Use low profile chains
that add no more than 12 mm
thickness to the tire tread and inner
sidewall. Use chains that are the
proper size for the tires. Install
them on the tires of the rear axle.
Don't use chains on the tires of the
front axle. Tighten them as tightly
as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow
the chain manufacturer's
instructions. If the chains contact
the vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow
down until it stops. Driving too fast
or spinning the wheels with chains
on will damage the vehicle.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires are
maintained properly. If air goes out of
a tire, it is much more likely to leak
out slowly. SeeTires0363 for
additional information. But if there
ever is a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward
that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering
wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a
stop, well off the road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and may
require the same correction as used in
a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator
pedal and steer to straighten the
vehicle. It may be very bumpy and
noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off
the road, if possible.
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Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Super Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
System Brake Pad Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 301
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Rear Cross Traffic Alert . . . . . . . . . . 300
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 431
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 32
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Tires (cont'd)
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370, 371
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 373
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 372
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Run-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 384
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Self-Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 368
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 380
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393, 395
Track Events and Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Traction
Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 105
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . 266
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242, 244
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 131
U
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 380
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 125Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . 151
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic Hold Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422, 423
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Vehicle (cont'd)
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393, 395
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Vehicle Hold
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Vehicle Hold (AVH) Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 382
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 378
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 65
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 350
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86