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Different Size Tires andWheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . 441
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . 443
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . 444
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 451
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
General
Information
For service and parts needs,
visit your dealer. You will
receive genuine GM parts and
GM-trained and supported
service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Perchlorate
Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt
pretensioners, and lithium
batteries contained in
electronic keys, may contain
perchlorate materials.
Perchlorate Material –special
handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories
or making modifications to the
vehicle can affect vehicle
performance and safety,
including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride
and handling, emissions
systems, aerodynamics,
durability, Driver Assistance
Systems, and electronic
systems like antilock brakes,
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To close the hood:1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Pull the hood down until the strut system is no
longer holding up the hood.
3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) above the vehicle.
Allow the hood to fall.
Check to make sure the
hood is latched completely.
Repeat this process with
additional force if
necessary.
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if
the hood is not latched
completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision,
and cause a crash. You or
others could be injured.
Always close the hood
completely before driving. The Driver Information Center
(DIC) will display a message if
the hood is not fully closed.
Stop and turn off the vehicle,
check the hood for
obstructions, and close the
hood again. Check to see if the
message still appears on
the DIC.
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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0399.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0392.
3. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0389.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0392.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0383.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0383.
7. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0452.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0404.
9. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0452.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0412.
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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0399.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0392.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0383.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0389.
5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0392.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0383.
7. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0452.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0404.
9. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0452.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0412.
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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0399.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0392.
3. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0389.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0383.
5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0392.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0383.
7. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0452.
8. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid
0404.
9. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0452.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0412.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life,
careful attention must be paid
to engine oil. Following these
simple, but important steps
will help protect your
investment:
.Use engine oil approved to
the proper specification and
of the proper viscosity
grade. See “Selecting the
Right Engine Oil” in this
section.
.Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See
“Checking Engine Oil” and
“When to Add Engine Oil” in
this section.
.Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine
Oil Life System 0386.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do
with Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level
regularly, every 650 km
(400 mi), especially prior to a
long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment
Overview0378 for the
location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick
handle may be hot; it could
burn you. Use a towel or
glove to touch the dipstick
handle.
If a low oil Driver Information
Center (DIC) message displays,
check the oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
.To get an accurate reading,
park the vehicle on level
ground. Check the engine oil
level after the engine has
been off for at least two
hours. Checking the engine
oil level on steep grades or
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Caution
If the pressure cap is not
tightly installed, coolant loss
and engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is
properly and tightly secured.
3.0L V6 Engine and 6.2L
V8 Engine
1. Remove the coolant surgetank pressure cap when
the cooling system,
including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is no
longer hot. Turn the pressure cap
slowly counterclockwise.
If you hear a hiss, wait for
that to stop. This will allow
any pressure still left to be
vented out the
discharge hose.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it.
2.0L L4 Engine and 3.0L V6 Engine Coolant Surge Tank
6.2L V8 Engine Coolant Surge Tank
3. Fill the surge tank with the proper mixture to the
indicated level mark.
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off,
start the engine and let it
run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose
getting hot. Watch out for
the engine cooling fan.
By this time, the coolant
level inside the coolant
surge tank may be lower.
If the level is lower, add
more of the proper mixture
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Fuses and circuit breakers
protect power devices in the
vehicle.
If there is a problem on the
road and a fuse needs to be
replaced, the same amperage
fuse can be borrowed. Choose
some feature of the vehicle
that is not needed to use and
replace it as soon as possible.
To check a fuse, look at the
band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to
replace a bad fuse with a fuse
of the identical size and rating.
Replacing a Blown Fuse
1. Turn off the ignition.
2. Locate the fuse puller inthe engine compartment
fuse block.
3. Use the fuse puller toremove the fuse from the
top or side, as shown
above.
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4. If the fuse must bereplaced immediately,
borrow a replacement fuse
with the same amperage
from the fuse block.
Choose a vehicle feature
that is not needed to
safely operate the vehicle.
Repeat Steps 2-3.
5. Insert the replacement fuse into the empty slot of
the blown fuse.
At the next opportunity, see
your dealer to replace the
blown fuse.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may
cause the lamps to go on and
off, or in some cases to remain
off. Have the headlamp wiring
checked right away if the
lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats
due to heavy snow or ice, the
windshield wipers will stop. Wiper function is available
immediately after the wiper
switch is set to off, and back
to on.
To protect the wiper motor
from overheating, the wipers
may slow down when the
windshield is dry for a long
period of time. If a period of
dry operation, or little
moisture, exceeds 10 minutes,
the wipers may switch to
intermittent operation, and
remain there. When moisture
is again detected on the
windshield, wiper operation
will return to the operator
selected speed.
Although the circuit is
protected from electrical
overload, overload due to
heavy snow or ice may cause
wiper linkage damage. Always
clear ice and heavy snow from
the windshield before using
the windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not
snow or ice, be sure to get it
fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the
vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of fuses and circuit breakers.
This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
{Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers
are marked with
their ampere rating. Do not
exceed the
specified amperage rating
when replacing fuses and
circuit breakers. Use of an
oversized fuse or circuit
breaker can result in a
vehicle fire. You and others
could be seriously injured or
killed.