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Instruments and Controls 101
Clear snow and ice from the
wiper blades and windshield
before using them. If frozen to
the windshield, carefully
loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be
replaced. See Wiper Blade
Replacement0320.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not
use the washer until the
windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid
can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your
vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle,
always clear snow and ice
from the hood, windshield,
washer nozzles, roof, and
rear of the vehicle, including
all lamps and windows.
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Warning (Continued)
Reduced visibility from snow
and ice buildup could lead to
a crash.
Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
When using an automatic car
wash, move the windshield
wiper lever to OFF. This
disables the automatic
Rainsense windshield wipers.
With Rainsense, if the vehicle
is in N (Neutral) and the speed
is very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base
of the windshield.
The wiper operations return
to normal when the vehicle is
no longer in N (Neutral) or the
vehicle speed has increased.
Windshield Washer
T 8:Push the button on the
side of the windshield wiper
lever once to spray washer
fluid and activate the wipers.
| L:Push the button on the
side of the windshield wiper
lever twice to spray washer
fluid and activate the wipers.
When the button is released,
additional wipes may occur
depending on how long the
windshield washer had been
activated. See Washer Fluid
0 314 for information on filling
the windshield washer fluid
reservoir.
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4. After the system hascompletely cooled, check
that the coolant level in the
reservoir.
5. If the coolant level is notvisible or needs to be
adjusted within the
reservoir, contact your
dealer.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid
is needed, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the
vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
If the vehicle is equipped with
a washer fluid level indicator,
and the washer fluid reservoir
is low, a message displays on
the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0132 for more
information.
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid
until the tank is full. See
Underhood Compartment
Overview 0312 for reservoir
location.
Caution
.Do not use washer fluid
that contains any type of
water repellent coating.
This can cause the wiper
blades to chatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.
.Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the
solution to freeze and
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High Voltage Battery
After extended storage, it is
possible that the vehicle may
not operate. If this happens,
the high voltage battery may
need to be plugged in and
charged.
Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or
others could be injured and
property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in
front of the vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to
apply the regular brake at
once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with
the vehicle facing downhill.
Keeping your foot on the
regular brake, set the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB).
.To check the EPB's holding
ability: With the propulsion
system active and the
electric drive unit in
N (Neutral), slowly remove
foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal. Do this
until the vehicle is held by
the EPB only.
.To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the propulsion system
active, shift to P (Park). Then
release the EPB and slowly
remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal.
Contact your dealer if service
is required.
Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades
should be replaced
periodically. See the
Maintenance Schedule 0376.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are
removed in different ways. For
proper type and length, see
Maintenance Replacement
Parts 0380.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to
touch the windshield when
no wiper blade is installed
could damage the
windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not allow the
wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
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Caution (Continued)
non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and
water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air
intakes, between the hood and
windshield, when washing the
vehicle.
Windshield and Wiper
Blades
Clean the outside of the
windshield with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a
lint-free cloth or paper towel
soaked with windshield
washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the
windshield thoroughly when
cleaning the blades. Bugs,
road grime, sap, and a buildup
of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking.Replace the wiper blades if
they are worn or damaged.
Damage can be caused by
extreme dusty conditions,
sand, salt, heat, sun, snow,
and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply weatherstrip lubricant
on weatherstrips to make
them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry
climates may require more
frequent application. Black
marks from rubber material on
painted surfaces can be
removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
0379.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire
cleaner to clean the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire
dressing products on the
vehicle may damage the
paint finish and/or tires.
When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off
any overspray from all
painted surfaces on the
vehicle.
Wheels and Wheel Trim
Use a soft, clean cloth with
mild soap and water to clean
the wheels. After rinsing
thoroughly with clean water,
dry with a soft, clean towel.
A wax may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and chrome
wheel trim may be damaged
if the vehicle is not washed
after driving on roads that
have been sprayed with
magnesium chloride or
calcium chloride. These are
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Service and Maintenance 375
Service and
Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . 375
Maintenance Schedule
MaintenanceSchedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection (MPVI)
Multi-Point VehicleInspection (MPVI) . . . . . . . . 377
Owner Checks and
Services
Owner Checks andServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . 380
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . 381
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 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
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from
your dealer.Part GM Part NumberACDelco
Part Number
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13540923CF206C
Wiper Blades
IDriver Side –66 cm (26 in) 84732989
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IPassenger Side –46 cm (18 in) 84732990
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