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Driving and Operating 205
Hold the clutch pedal down to the floor,
press the brake pedal, then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
If there is no RKE transmitter in the
vehicle or if there is something causing
interference with it, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display a
message.
2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button and the engine cranks
automatically until it starts. If the
battery in the RKE transmitter is weak,
the DIC will display a message. The
vehicle can still be driven.
See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 07
. If the RKE transmitter battery is dead,
insert it into the rear cupholder to
enable engine starting.
3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil warms
up and lubricates all moving parts.
4. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed, wait 15 seconds
before trying again to let the cranking
motor cool down. If the engine does not start after five to
10 seconds, especially in very cold
weather (below
−18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor while cranking for up to
15 seconds maximum. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to allow
the cranking motor to cool down. When
the engine starts, let go of the
accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly
but then stops again, repeat these steps.
This clears the extra gasoline from the
engine.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long periods of
time, by returning the ignition to the
START position immediately after
cranking has ended, can overheat and
damage the cranking motor, and drain
the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the cranking
motor cool down.
Stopping the Engine
If the vehicle has an automatic transmission,
move the shift lever to P (Park) and press
and hold ENGINE START/STOP on the instrument panel, until the engine shuts off.
If the shift lever is not in P (Park), the
engine shuts off and the ignition goes to
ACC/ACCESSORY. The DIC displays SHIFT TO
PARK. Once the shift lever is moved to
P (Park), the vehicle turns off.
If the vehicle has a manual transmission,
before getting out of the vehicle, shift to
1 (First) or R (Reverse) and apply the parking
brake. Then turn off the ignition off by
pressing ENGINE START/STOP and release
the clutch pedal when the engine has
stopped.
If the RKE transmitter is not detected inside
the vehicle when it is turned off the DIC
displays a message.
Engine Heater
{Warning
Do not plug in the engine block heater
while the vehicle is parked in a garage or
under a carport. Property damage or
personal injury may result. Always park
the vehicle in a clear open area away
from buildings or structures.

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The shift lock release is always functional
except in the case of an uncharged or low
voltage (less than 9 volt) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a
battery with low voltage, try charging or
jump starting the battery. SeeJump Starting
- North America 0297 for more information.
To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Release the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0216.
3. Press the shift lever button.
4. Move the shift lever.
If unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the shift lever will not move from P (Park),
consult your dealer or a professional towing
service.Parking (Manual Transmission)
{Warning
If the vehicle has a manual transmission,
never get out of the vehicle without first
moving the shift lever into 1st or
R (Reverse), setting the parking brake and
turning the ignition off. The vehicle can
roll, which could cause serious injury or
death.
Parking over Things That Burn
{Warning
Things that can burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under the vehicle and
ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,
dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Active Fuel Management
Vehicles with V6 and V8 engines and an
automatic transmission have Active Fuel
Management. This system allows the engine
to operate on either all or four of its
cylinders, depending on the driving
conditions. When less power is required, such as
cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the
system will operate in four cylinder mode,
allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel
economy. When greater power demands are
required, such as accelerating from a stop,
passing, or merging onto a freeway, the
system will maintain full-cylinder operation.
Extended Parking
It is best not to park with the vehicle
running. If the vehicle is left running, be
sure it will not move and there is adequate
ventilation. See
Shifting Into Park 0207 and
Engine Exhaust 0209.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
outside the vehicle, it will continue to run
for up to half an hour.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with
the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle, it will
continue to run for up to an hour.
The vehicle could turn off sooner if it is
parked on a hill, due to lack of
available fuel.
Automatic Transmission
The timer will reset if the vehicle is taken
out of P (Park) while it is running.

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If there is a problem with ABS, this warning
light stays on. SeeAntilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light 095.
ABS does not change the time needed to
get a foot on the brake pedal and does not
always decrease stopping distance. If you
get too close to the vehicle ahead, there will
not be enough time to apply the brakes if
that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always
leave enough room ahead to stop, even
with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Hearing or feeling ABS
operate is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows steering and braking at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can
help even more than braking.
Electric Parking Brake
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) can always
be applied, even if the vehicle is off. In case
of insufficient electrical power, the EPB
cannot be applied or released. To prevent
draining the battery, avoid unnecessary
repeated cycles of the EPB.
The system has a red parking brake status
light and an amber service parking brake
warning light. See Electric Parking Brake
Light 094 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light 095.
There are also parking brake-related Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages. Before leaving the vehicle, check the red
parking brake status light to ensure that the
parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Pull the EPB switch momentarily.
The red parking brake status light will flash
and then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the red parking brake status light
flashes continuously, the EPB is only
partially applied or there is a problem with
the EPB. A DIC message will display. Release
the EPB and try to apply it again. If the
light does not come on, or keeps flashing,
have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the
vehicle if the red parking brake status light
is flashing. See your dealer.
If the amber service parking brake warning
light is on, pull the EPB switch. Continue to
hold the switch until the red parking brake
status light remains on. If the amber service
parking brake warning light is on, see your
dealer.

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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container while
it is in the vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite
the fuel vapor. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle could be
damaged. To help avoid injury to you
and others:
.Dispense fuel only into approved
containers.
.Do not fill a container while it is
inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, in
a pickup bed, or on any surface other
than the ground.
.Bring the fill nozzle in contact with
the inside of the fill opening before
operating the nozzle. Maintain contact
until filling is complete.
.Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
.Avoid using electronic devices while
pumping fuel.
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information
{Warning
Never tow a trailer with your vehicle.
It was not designed or intended to tow a
trailer.
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for
vehicle service and Emission Inspection/
Maintenance testing. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp 092. A device connected
to the DLC —such as an aftermarket
fleet or driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle systems. This
could affect vehicle operation and cause a
crash. Such devices may also access
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage
the vehicle or cause components to not
work and would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's
12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not
operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to the
vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 057 and
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 058.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 239
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 240
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . 240
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 242
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . 250
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Engine Air Filter Life System (2.0L LTG and 3.6L LGX Engines Only) . . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . 266
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 270
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 276
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 280
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . 281
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 285
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . 287
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . 288
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 289
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 291
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

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Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 297
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . 300
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit your
dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts
and GM-trained and supported service
people.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
California Proposition 65 Warning
{Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this one,
as well as many of its service parts and
fluids, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many
parts and systems, many fluids, and
some component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these chemicals. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0260 and
Jump Starting - North America 0297 and
the back cover.
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications,
such as airbag initiators, seat belt
pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in electronic keys, may contain
perchlorate materials. Perchlorate Material –
special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

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7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). SeeCooling System 0253.
8. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0266.
9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0297.
10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0297.

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1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWasher Fluid 0258.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0253.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil0247.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil0247.
5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0259 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0250.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0251.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0253.
8. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0266.
9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0297.
10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0297.