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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
0 253.
(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)
Visually check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) 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.
(5) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0255.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed. (7)
Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0260.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0264.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
See Gas Strut(s) 0265.
(10) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.
(11) The oil pump drive belt and the timing
belt on the LIH engine must be replaced at
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 15 years,
whichever comes first.

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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)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@ @@
Change automatic transmission fluid. (9 Speed
Transmission Only)@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. (Continuously
Variable Ratio Transmission (CVT) Only)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@ @
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (4)@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (9)@@
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (10)
Replace oil pump drive belt and timing belt. (LIH 1.2L L3
Engine Only). (11)
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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
0 253.
(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) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) 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. (5)
Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0255.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(7) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0260.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0264.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
See Gas Strut(s) 0265.
(10) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.
(11) The oil pump drive belt and the timing
belt on the LIH engine must be replaced at
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 15 years,
whichever comes first.
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 0307.
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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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed
in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed

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Give only the necessary information to
police and other parties involved in the
crash.
For emergency towing seeRoadside
Assistance Program 0335.
Gather the following information:
.Driver name, address, and telephone
number
.Driver license number
.Owner name, address, and telephone
number
.Vehicle license plate number
.Vehicle make, model, and model year
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Insurance company and policy number
.General description of the damage to the
other vehicle
Choose a reputable repair facility that uses
quality replacement parts. See “Collision
Parts” earlier in this section.
If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You
See after an Airbag Inflates? 055.
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends that you
take an active role in its repair. If you have
a pre-determined repair facility of choice,
take the vehicle there, or have it towed
there. Specify to the facility that any
required replacement collision parts be
original equipment parts, either new
Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM
parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be
covered by the GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but
you must live with the repair. Depending on
your policy limits, your insurance company
may initially value the repair using
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the
repair professional, and insist on Genuine
GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is
leased, you may be obligated to have the
vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts,
even if your insurance coverage does not
pay the full cost.
If another party's insurance company is
paying for the repairs, you are not obligated
to accept a repair valuation based on that
insurance company's collision policy repair
limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can
have control of the repair and parts choices
as long as the cost stays within reasonable
limits.
Publication Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service manuals have the diagnosis and
repair information on the engine,
transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical system, steering system, body, etc.
Customer Literature
Owner’s manuals are written specifically for
owners and are intended to provide basic
operational information about the vehicle.
The owner’s manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Customer literature publications available for
purchase include owner’s manuals, warranty
manuals, and portfolios. Portfolios include an
owner’s manual, warranty manual,
if applicable, and zip lock bag or pouch.
Current and Past Models
Service manuals and customer literature are
available for many current and past model
year GM vehicles.

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Maintenance and CareAdditional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 344
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 144
Operation Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
P
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Parking Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . 95
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . 179
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . 156