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last service. Reset the oil life system when
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life
System 0304.
Engine Air Filter Change
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR
FILTER SOON message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. Reset the engine air filter life
system after the engine air filter is replaced.
See Engine Air Filter Life System 0305.
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).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0123 for
hourmeter.
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 0339.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0302 and
Engine Oil Life System 0304.
.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 0305.
.Check engine coolant level. See Cooling
System 0306.
.Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0311.
.Check tire inflation pressures, including
the spare. See Tire Pressure0333.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 339.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 364.
.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 Care0364.
Lubricate the suspension and steering
components at least every other oil
change (if equipped with grease fittings).
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
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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 0368 and
Exterior Care 0364.
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.
.Trained dealer technicians can inspect the
windshield and recommend proper
replacement if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in
good condition to provide a clear view.
.Signs of wear include streaking, skipping
across the windshield, and worn or split
rubber.
.Trained dealer technicians can check the
wiper blades and replace them when
needed.
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General Motors North America and GMC
reserve the right to limit services or
payment to an owner or driver if they
decide the claims are made too often, or the
same type of claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of
enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the
nearest service station.
.Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote
unlock may be available if you have
OnStar. For security reasons, the driver
must present identification before this
service is given.
.Emergency Tow from a Public Road or
Highway: Tow to the nearest GMC dealer
for warranty service, or if the vehicle was
in a crash and cannot be driven.
Assistance is not given when the vehicle
is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.
.Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat
tire with the spare tire. The spare tire,
if equipped, must be in good condition
and properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not covered
by the warranty.
.Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start
a dead battery.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:
If your trip is interrupted due to a
warranty event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the Powertrain
warranty period. Items considered are
reasonable and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being delivered
back to the customer, up to 500 miles.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
.Impound towing caused by violation of
any laws
.Legal fines
.Mounting, dismounting, or changing of
snow tires, chains, or other traction
devices
Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an
area that is not accessible to the service
vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or
maintained public road, which includes ice
and winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to Canadian-Purchased
Vehicles
.Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is up to 7 L.
Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted.
Propane and other fuels are not provided
through this service.
.Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is
required.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:
Must be over 150 km from where your
trip was started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original detailed
receipts, and a copy of the repair orders
are required. Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside Assistance advisor
will help to make arrangements and
explain how to receive payment.
.Alternative Service: If assistance cannot
be provided right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give permission to
get local emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100, after
sending the original receipt to Roadside
Assistance. Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for parts and
labor for repairs not covered by the
warranty are the owner’s responsibility.
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Press>to get a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
.Get help for an emergency.
.Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an
AMBER Alert.
.Get assistance in severe weather or other
crisis situations and find evacuation
routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active safety
and security plan. With Automatic Crash
Response, built-in sensors can automatically
alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who
is immediately connected in to the vehicle
to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency
service providers, direct them to your exact
location, and relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained
Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, to provide a central point of
contact, assistance, and information during a
crisis. With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can
locate a nearby service provider to help with
a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty
gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar
Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the
vehicle and help authorities quickly
recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block, if equipped,
OnStar can block the vehicle from being
restarted.
.With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work with law
enforcement to gradually slow the
vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked and the
vehicle alarm sounds, a notification by text,
e-mail, or phone call will be sent. If the
vehicle is stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase. PressQto set
up an account.
.After change in ownership and at
90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor can
cancel or change account information.
Selling/Transferring the Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
immediately to terminate your OnStar or
connected services if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to speak to
an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor
will update vehicle records and explain
OnStar or connected service options.
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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . 380
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182, 185
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . .187
Air Suspension Four Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 64
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 64
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 63 Airbag System (cont'd)
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 69
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 69
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Antenna
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . 172
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
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DrivingAssistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 267
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Dynamic Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 320
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Electrical System (cont'd)
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 326
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 114
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 119
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . .145
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . 254
Four Corner Air Suspension Light . . . . . . . . 120
Four Corner Air Suspension System . . . . . . 227
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
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Tires (cont'd)Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333, 335
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 343
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 344
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 340
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Traction
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . 180
Trailer
Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Trailer Towing
App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Trailering App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Transfer Case Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 395
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . .142
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Updates
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . 399
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Vehicle Security Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186