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1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a12-volt battery with a negative ground
system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can be damaged. Only use
a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake and shift into P (Park). See Shifting Into Park 0167.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or plugged
in during the jump starting procedure,
they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or
unplug all accessories on either vehicle
when jump starting.
4. Turn the vehicle off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except
the hazard warning flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even when
the propulsion system is not operating
and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing
and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a flashlight if you need
more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn
you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on
your skin, flush the place with water and
get medical help immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving propulsion system
parts can injure you badly. Keep your
hands away from moving parts once the
propulsion system is operating. 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+)
cable to the discharged battery
positive (+) terminal.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the good battery
positive (+) terminal.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the good battery
negative (–) terminal.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the discharged
battery negative (–) grounding point.
9. Start the vehicle with the good battery.
10. Try to start the vehicle with the discharged battery. If it will not start
after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Caution
If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical
shorting may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables
do not touch each other or other metal.

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Service and Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Owner Checks and Services
Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Additional Maintenance and Care
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . 278
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . 281
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . 281
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
General Information
Your vehicle is an important investment.
This section describes the required
maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this
schedule to help protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may also help to
maintain the value of the vehicle if it is
sold. It is the responsibility of the owner to
have all required maintenance performed.
Your dealer has trained technicians who can
perform required maintenance using genuine
replacement parts. They have up-to-date
tools and equipment for fast and accurate
diagnostics. Many dealers have extended
evening and Saturday hours, courtesy
transportation, and online scheduling to
assist with service needs.
Your dealer recognizes the importance of
providing competitively priced maintenance
and repair services. With trained technicians,
the dealer is the place for routine
maintenance such as tire rotations and
additional maintenance items like tires,
brakes, batteries, and wiper blades.
Caution
Damage caused by improper maintenance
can lead to costly repairs and may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, recommended fluids, and
lubricants are important to keep the
vehicle in good working condition.
Do not have chemical flushes that are not
approved by GM performed on the
vehicle. The use of flushes, solvents,
cleaners, or lubricants that are not
approved by GM could damage the
vehicle, requiring expensive repairs that
are not covered by the vehicle warranty.
The Tire Rotation and Required Services are
the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is
recommended to have your dealer perform
these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep
the vehicle in good working condition.
The Additional Required Services are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Vehicle
Load Limits 0162.

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.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See Doing Your
Own Service Work 0217.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0243.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0248.
.Check the windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0222.
Air Conditioning Desiccant (Replace Every
Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This service
requires replacement of the desiccant to
help the longevity and efficient operation of
the air conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
Tire Rotation and Required Services
Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the
vehicle, and perform the following services.
See Tire Rotation 0249.
.Check coolant level. See Cooling System
0 221.
.Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0222.
.Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0243.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 248.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 266.
.Visually inspect steering, suspension, and
chassis components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots, loose
or missing parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See Exterior Care0266.
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect halfshafts and drive
shafts for excessive wear, lubricant leaks,
and/or damage including: tube dents or
cracks, constant velocity joint or universal
joint looseness, cracked or missing boots,
loose or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness, loose or
missing fasteners, and axle seal leaks.
.Check restraint system components. See
Safety System Check 037.

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Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services12 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.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Drain and fill vehicle coolant circuits. (2)@
Replace brake fluid. (3)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (4)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (5)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (6)
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services
(1) 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. (2)
Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0221.
(3) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0223.
(4) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0226.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
See Gas Strut(s) 0227.
(6) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.Owner Checks and Services
.At least twice a year, have underbody
flushing service performed. See
"Underbody Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 266.
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
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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 battery supplies power to operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.To avoid break-down or failure, maintain
a battery with full power.
.Trained dealer technicians have the
diagnostic equipment to test the battery
and ensure that the connections and
cables are corrosion-free.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to
safe driving.
.Signs of brake wear may include chirping,
grinding, or squealing noises, or difficulty
stopping.
.Trained dealer technicians have access to
tools and equipment to inspect the brakes
and recommend quality parts engineered
for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0281 for GM approved fluids.
.Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir
filled.
.Instrument cluster lights may come on to
indicate that fluids may be low and need
to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that there are
no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point
inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses
and advise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps, taillamps, and
brake lamps are important to see and be
seen on the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need attention
include dimming, failure to light, cracking,
or damage. The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure that they
light when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection, your dealer
can check the lamps and note any
concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control for a
smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include steering wheel
vibration, bounce/sway while braking,
longer stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
.As part of the multi-point inspection,
trained dealer technicians can visually
inspect the shocks and struts for signs of
leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can
advise when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated, rotated,
and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save
money and reduce the risk of tire failure.

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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
Electric Drive Unit See your dealer.
Hydraulic Brake System GM approved DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Liftgate Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer.
Vehicle Coolant Circuits Use only ACDelco Premix (50/50 mixture of de-ionized water and DEX-COOL Coolant). See your dealer.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part NumberACDelco Part Number
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023CF185
Wiper Blades
IDriver Side –68 cm (26.8 in) 42341754
—
42341756 —

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AudioBluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 120
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 111
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 224, 260
Battery Gauge High Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Bluetooth
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 217
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224, 260, Back Cover
Camera
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Car Wash Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Carbon Monoxide Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Charging Delay Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Programmable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Utility Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Charging Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Charging Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 66
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

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E
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Electrical Requirements for BatteryCharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Energy Efficiency
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . 111
F
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Fluid
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . 192
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Underhood Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Gauges
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Driver Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Gauges (cont'd)
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 79
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 108
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73