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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . 168
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 171
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 174
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . 189
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 193
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . 196
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 198
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 203
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 206
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 206 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 210
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . 212
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 212
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 214
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 220
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
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A horn chirp confirms that the sensor
identification code has been matched to
this tire and wheel position.
9. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8.
10. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8.
11. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8. The horn
sounds two times to indicate the sensor
identification code has been matched to
the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS
sensor matching process is no longer
active. The TIRE LEARN or TIRE LEARNING
ACTIVE message on the DIC display
screen goes off.
12. Turn the vehicle off.
13. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including
the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be
inspected for signs of wear or damage
at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or more
places around the tire can be seen.
.There is cord or fabric showing
through the tire's rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut,
or snagged deep enough to show
cord or fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut, or other
damage that cannot be repaired well
because of the size or location of the
damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km
(7,500 mi). See Maintenance Schedule
0 235. Tires are rotated to achieve a more
uniform wear for all tires. The first
rotation is the most important.
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.
See
When It Is Time for New Tires 0210
and
Wheel Replacement 0214.
Use this rotation pattern when rotating
the tires.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and
balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall
performance. Adjustments to wheel
alignment and tire balancing are not
necessary on a regular basis. Consider an
alignment check if there is unusual tire wear
or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to the
left or right, depending on the crown of the
road and/or other road surface variations
such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the
vehicle is vibrating when driving on a
smooth road, the tires and wheels may
need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for
proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked,
or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts
keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum
wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if
any of these conditions exist.Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that
is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts,
or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
sensors with new GM original equipment
parts.
{Warning
Using the wrong replacement wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
and cause loss of control, causing a crash.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one is
dangerous. How it has been used or how
far it has been driven may be unknown.
It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a new GM
original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{Warning
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
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Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0243 for GM approved fluids.
.Engine oil and windshield washer fluid
levels should be checked at every fuel fill.
.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 fuel, and can reduce the risk of
tire failure.
.Signs that the tires need to be replaced
include three or more visible treadwear
indicators; cord or fabric showing through
the rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or
sidewall; or a bulge or split in the tire.
.Trained dealer technicians can inspect and
recommend the right tires. Your dealer
can also provide tire/wheel balancing services to ensure smooth vehicle
operation at all speeds. Your dealer sells
and services name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like new,
vehicle care products are available from your
dealer. For information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and exterior,
see Interior Care 0230 and
Exterior Care 0226.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that
the tires deliver optimal wear and
performance.
.Signs that the alignment may need to be
adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
.Your dealer has the required equipment
to ensure proper wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the best
viewing, keep the windshield clean and
clear.
.Signs of damage include scratches, cracks,
and chips.
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Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
StabiliTrakOFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Power, Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Storage Areas Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
System
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 212
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 214
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 210
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Towing
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . 123
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 254
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Turn SignalBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
U
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . 259
Vehicle Security Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77