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Service and Maintenance 349
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.
SeeTire Rotation 0313.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0275 and
Engine Oil Life System 0277.
.Check the air filter life percentage.
If necessary, replace the engine air filter
and reset the engine air filter life system.
See Engine Air Filter Life System 0278.
.Check engine coolant level. See Cooling
System 0280.
.Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0285.
.Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0307.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 313.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 338.
.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 Care0338.
.Inspect power steering for proper
electrical connections, binding, cracks,
chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect halfshafts and driveshafts
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 054.
.Visually inspect the fuel system, including
the evaporative (EVAP) system, for
damage or leaks. Visually check all fuel pipes, vapor lines, and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
.Visually inspect exhaust system and
nearby heat shields for loose or damaged
parts.
.Lubricate body components. See
Exterior
Care 0338.
.Check parking brake and automatic
transmission park mechanism. See Park
Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 288.
.Check accelerator pedal for damage, high
effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
.Visually inspect gas strut for signs of
wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the
hold open ability of the strut. If the hold
open ability is low, service the gas strut.
See Gas Strut(s) 0289.
.Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped. See Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0321.
.Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof033.

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350 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal12 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)@ @@@@@
2.0L Turbo Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark
plug wires and/or boots.@ @
3.6L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug
wires and/or boots.@
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (3)@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (7)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (8)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (9)

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352 Service and Maintenance
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)@ @@@@@
2.0L Turbo Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark
plug wires and/or boots.@ @
3.6L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug
wires and/or boots.@
Change automatic transmission fluid.@@@
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (3)@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (7)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (8)@@
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (9)

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.Trained dealer technicians have the
diagnostic equipment to test the battery
and ensure that the connections and
cables are corrosion-free.
Belts
.Belts may need replacing if they squeak
or show signs of cracking or splitting.
.Trained dealer technicians have access to
tools and equipment to inspect the belts
and recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
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 0356 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.

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362 Technical Data
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
I3.6L V6 Engine with Rear HVAC and Heavy Duty Cooling System 12.2 L
12.9 qt
Engine Oil with Filter I2.0L L4 Engine 5.0 L
5.3 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine 5.7 L
6.0 qt
Fuel Tank IFront-Wheel Drive 73.4 L
19.4 gal
IAll-Wheel Drive 82.1 L
21.7 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.

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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . 353
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192, 196
Air Filter
Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . 197
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 59
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 59
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 58
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 64
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 64
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
All-Wheel Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . 172
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 368

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Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . 246
Assistance Systems for Parking andBacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 148
B
Battery Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 138
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . .287, 332
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168, 169
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Brake
Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Braking System
Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287, 332,
Back CoverCamera
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 81
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

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Driving (cont'd)If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 293
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 298
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 108 Engine (cont'd)
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 113
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . .138
F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . 246
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 257