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354 Vehicle Care
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level
surface, the brake fluid level should be
between the minimum and maximum marks
on the brake fluid reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake
fluid level in the reservoir may go down:
.Normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are installed, the fluid level goes
back up.
.A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system.
Have the brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will not
work well.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap
and the area around the cap before
removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid
does not correct a leak. If fluid is added
when the linings are worn, there will be too
much fluid when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it can
spill on the engine and burn, if the
engine is hot enough. You or others could
be burned, and the vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level,
the brake warning light comes on. See Brake
System Warning Light 0115.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time which
degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid.
Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals
to prevent increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0415.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid
from a clean, sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0419.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake fluid
could result in damage to the brake
system. This could result in the loss of
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Warning (Continued)
braking leading to a possible injury.
Always use the proper GM approved
brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Immediately wash off any
painted surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove the cap
and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number shown on
the original battery label when a new
battery is needed. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview 0339 for battery location.
The vehicle has an Absorbent Glass Mat
(AGM) 12-volt battery. Installation of a
standard 12-volt battery will result in
reduced 12-volt battery life.
When using a 12-volt battery charger on the
12-volt AGM battery, some chargers have an
AGM battery setting on the charger.

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384 Vehicle Care
Different Size Tires and Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are a
different size than the original equipment
wheels and tires, vehicle performance,
including its braking, ride and handling
characteristics, stability, and resistance to
rollover may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock brakes,
rollover airbags, traction control, electronic
stability control, or All-Wheel Drive, the
performance of these systems can also be
affected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used, there
may not be an acceptable level of
performance and safety if tires not
recommended for those wheels are
selected. This increases the chance of a
crash and serious injury. Only use GM
specific wheel and tire systems developed
for the vehicle, and have them properly
installed by a GM certified technician.
See Buying New Tires 0382 and
Accessories and Modifications 0336.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the
system developed by the United States
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), which grades
tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies
only to vehicles sold in the United
States. The grades are molded on the
sidewalls of most passenger car tires.
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG) system does not apply to deep
tread, winter tires, compact spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General
Motors passenger cars and light trucks
may vary with respect to these grades,
they must also conform to federal
safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance
Criteria (TPC) standards. Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to
Federal Safety Requirements In Addition
To These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1½)
times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.

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{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, resulting in a
crash. Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
{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.
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.
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 slowly and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the vehicle.
Do not spin the wheels. If traction
devices are used, install them on the tires
of the drive axle only.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while
driving, especially if the tires are maintained
properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is muchmore likely to leak out slowly. But if there
ever is a blowout, here are a few tips about
what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a
drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and
grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then gently
brake to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts
much like a skid and may require the same
correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing
the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten
the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and
noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.
{Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven
on while severely underinflated or flat
may cause a blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that has
been driven on while severely
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Service and Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
Multi-Point VehicleInspection (MPVI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Special Application Services
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Parts
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . 420
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
General Information
Your vehicle is an important investment.
This section describes the required
maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this
schedule to help protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may also help to
maintain the value of the vehicle if it is
sold. It is the responsibility of the owner to
have all required maintenance performed.
Your dealer has trained technicians who can
perform required maintenance using genuine
replacement parts. They have up-to-date
tools and equipment for fast and accurate
diagnostics. Many dealers have extended
evening and Saturday hours, courtesy
transportation, and online scheduling to
assist with service needs.
Your dealer recognizes the importance of
providing competitively priced maintenance
and repair services. With trained technicians,
the dealer is the place for routine
maintenance such as oil changes and tire
rotations and additional maintenance items
like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades.
Caution
Damage caused by improper maintenance
can lead to costly repairs and may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, recommended fluids, and
lubricants are important to keep the
vehicle in good working condition.
Do not have chemical flushes that are not
approved by GM performed on the
vehicle. The use of flushes, solvents,
cleaners, or lubricants that are not
approved by GM could damage the
vehicle, requiring expensive repairs that
are not covered by the vehicle warranty.
The Tire Rotation and Required Services are
the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is
recommended to have your dealer perform
these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep
the vehicle in good working condition,
improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle
emissions.

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418 Service and Maintenance
Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak
Inspection
.Engine oil
.Transmission
.Drive axle
.Transfer case
.Engine cooling system
.Power steering, if equipped
.Fuel system
.Windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection
.Tire pressure, tread depth, and wear
.Rotation, if applicable
.Alignment check, optional
.Reset tire pressure monitor
.Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped
.Check spare tire, if equipped
Brakes
.Check brake system
Visible and Functional Inspections
.Seat belt components
.Exhaust system
.Accelerator pedal
.Passenger compartment air filter,
if equipped
.Engine air filter
.Hoses
.Belts
.Shocks and struts
.Steering components
.Axle boots or driveshaft and u-joints
.Compartment lift struts, if equipped
.Floor mats secured, no interference with
pedals
.Horn
.Ignition lock, if equipped
.Starter switch
.Evaporative control system
Lubricate
.Chassis components
Special Application Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody Maintenance"
in Exterior Care 0406.

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Customer Information 435
Publication Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service manuals have the diagnosis and
repair information on the engine/propulsion,
transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical system, steering system, body, etc.
Customer Literature
Owner’s manuals are written specifically for
owners and are intended to provide basic
operational information about the vehicle.
The owner’s manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Customer literature publications available for
purchase include owner’s manuals, warranty
manuals, and portfolios. Portfolios include an
owner’s manual, warranty manual,
if applicable, and zip lock bag or pouch.
Current and Past Models
Service manuals and customer literature are
available for many current and past model
year GM vehicles.
To order, call 1-800-551-4123 Monday–Friday,
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Eastern TimeFor credit card orders only (VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover), see Helm, Inc. at:
www.helminc.com.
To order by mail, write to:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Make checks payable in U.S. funds.
Radio Frequency Statement
This vehicle uses license-exempt transmitters
/ receivers / systems that operate on a
radio frequency that complies with Part 15/
Part 18 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules and with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development (ISED)
Canada's license-exempt RSS(s) / RSP-100 /
ICES-GEN.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. The device may not cause harmful interference.
2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to any of these
systems by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use this
equipment.
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying General
Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer,
or General Motors.

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . .182
ArmrestStorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Assistance Systems Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Vehicle Hold Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229, 230
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . .154
Axle Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356B
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 143
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 354, 398
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 179
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Reverse Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Braking System
Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
C
Calibration Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
California
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 1, 398
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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FluidAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Four Corner Air Suspension Light . . . . . . . . 120
Four Corner Air Suspension System . . . . . . 243
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231, 355
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . 290
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Dynamic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 304
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Fuel (cont'd)
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 361
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 367
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 106
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 General Information (cont'd)
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . 171
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
HeadlampsAdaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . 138
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 137
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Leveling Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32