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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air filter
removes dust, pollen, and other airborne
irritants from outside air that is pulled into
the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as
part of routine scheduled maintenance.
Inspect the passenger compartment air filter
every 36 000 km/22,500 miles or two years,
whichever comes first. Replace if necessary.
More frequent replacement may be needed
if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas
with high dust levels. Replacement may also
be needed if there is a reduction in air flow,
excessive window fogging, or odors.
Extended Idle Use
When the vehicle is used in a way that
requires extended idle time, one hour of use
shall be deemed the same as 53 km (33 mi).
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0128 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130 for hourmeter, if equipped.
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 0390.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0348 and
Engine Oil Life System 0350.
.If equipped with the engine air filter life
system, 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 0351. If the vehicle is not
equipped with the engine air filter life
system, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0351.
.Check engine coolant level. See Cooling
System 0352.
.Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0358.
.Check tire inflation pressures, including
the spare. See Tire Pressure0384.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 389.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 414.
.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 Care0414.
If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate
the suspension and steering components
every other oil change for normal usage
and every oil change for severe usage.
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect drive shafts for excessive
wear, lubricant leaks or damage including:
tube dents, cracks, constant velocity joint
or universal joint looseness, cracked or

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Additional Required ServicesMaintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal
12 000 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)@ @@@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.
(2.7L L4 Turbo Engine Only)@ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.
(5.3L and 6.2L V8 Engines Only)@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (3)@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (7)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood gas struts and tailgate dampener. (8)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (9)

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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)@ @@@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.
(2.7L L4 Turbo Engine Only)@ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.
(5.3L and 6.2L V8 Engines Only)@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (3)@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (7)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood gas struts and tailgate dampener. (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 0434 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.

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
I5.3L V8 Engine 7.6 L
8.0 qt
I6.2L V8 Engine 7.6 L
8.0 qt
Fuel Tank IStandard and Short Box (except 2WD Diesel) 90.8 L
24.0 gal
IStandard and Short Box (2WD Diesel) 83.3 L
22.0 gal
ILong Box 107.1 L
28.3 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L1.6 qt
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 . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Adding a Snow Plow or SimilarEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . .431
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196, 198
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . 202
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 65
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 65
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 64
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 70
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 70
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161, 163
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . 182, 183
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

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Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . 293
Assistance Systems for Parking andBacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231, 233
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237, 239
Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . 364
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 166
Axle Locking Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
B
Battery Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 154 Battery (cont'd)
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 361, 407
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 175, 178
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Brake Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Bulb Replacement Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps,
and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 342
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361, 407, Back Cover
Camera
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 119
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 93, 95
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109, 110
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Control Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 247
Control Light Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . 125
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196, 198
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 447
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Cruise Control, Super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 449
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 442
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .451
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22