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The rubber in tires ages over
time. This also applies to the
spare tire, if the vehicle has
one, even if it is never used.
Multiple factors including
temperatures, loading
conditions, and inflation
pressure maintenance affect
how fast aging takes place.
GM recommends that tires,
including the spare if
equipped, be replaced after six
years, regardless of tread
wear. To identify the age of a
tire, use the tire manufacture
date, which is the last four
digits of the DOT Tire
Identification Number (TIN)
molded into one side of the
tire sidewall. The last four
digits of the TIN indicate the
tire manufactured date. The
first two digits represent the
week and the last two digits,
the year. For example, the
third week of the year 2020
would have a 4-digit DOT date
of 0320. Week 01 is the first
full week (Sunday through
Saturday) of each year.Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored
normally mounted on a parked
vehicle. Park a vehicle that will
be stored for at least a month
in a cool, dry, clean area away
from direct sunlight to slow
aging. This area should be free
of grease, gasoline, or other
substances that can
deteriorate rubber.
Parking for an extended
period can cause flat spots on
the tires that may result in
vibrations while driving. When
storing a vehicle for at least a
month, remove the tires or
raise the vehicle to reduce the
weight from the tires.
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and
matched specific tires for
the vehicle. The original
equipment tires installed
were designed to meet
General Motors Tire
Performance CriteriaSpecification (TPC Spec)
system rating. When
replacement tires are
needed, GM strongly
recommends buying tires
with the same TPC Spec
rating.
GM's exclusive TPC Spec
system considers over a
dozen critical specifications
that impact the overall
performance of the vehicle,
including brake system
performance, ride and
handling, traction control,
and tire pressure
monitoring performance.
GM's TPC Spec number is
molded onto the tire's
sidewall near the tire size.
If the tires have an
all-season tread design, the
TPC Spec number will be
followed by MS for mud
and snow. See Tire
Sidewall Labeling
0367 for
additional information.
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GM recommends replacing
worn tires in complete sets
of four. Uniform tread
depth on all tires will help
to maintain the
performance of the vehicle.
Braking and handling
performance may be
adversely affected if all the
tires are not replaced at
the same time. If proper
rotation and maintenance
have been done, all four
tires should wear out at
about the same time.
However, if it is necessary
to replace only one axle set
of worn tires, place the
new tires on the rear axle.
See Tire Rotation0381.
{Warning
Tires could explode
during improper service.
Attempting to mount or
dismount a tire could
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Warning (Continued)
cause injury or death.
Only your dealer or
authorized tire service
center should mount or
dismount the tires.
{Warning
Mixing tires of different
sizes (other than those
originally installed on the
vehicle), brands, tread
patterns, or types may
cause loss of vehicle
control, resulting in a
crash or other vehicle
damage. Use the correct
size, brand, and type of
tire on all wheels.
{Warning
Using bias-ply tires on
the vehicle may cause the
wheel rim flanges to
develop cracks after
many miles of driving.
A tire and/or wheel could
fail suddenly and cause a
crash. Use only radial-ply
tires with the wheels on
the vehicle.
Winter tires with the same
speed rating as the original
equipment tires may not be
available for H, V, W, Y and
ZR speed rated tires. Never
exceed the winter tires’
maximum speed capability
when using winter tires
with a lower speed rating.
If the vehicle tires must be
replaced with a tire that
does not have a TPC Spec
number, make sure they
are the same size, load
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range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
The Tire and Loading
Information label indicates
the original equipment tires
on the vehicle. See Vehicle
Load Limits0242.
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 0383
and Accessories and
Modifications 0327.
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.
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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
If the vehicle has 235/60R18
or 245/45R20 size tires, do
not use tire chains. There is(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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 slow 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 front
tires.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped
with a tire size other than
235/60R18 or 245/45R20,
use tire chains only where
legal and only when
necessary. Use low profile
chains that add no more
than 12 mm thickness to the
tire tread and inner sidewall.
Use chains that are the
proper size for the tires.
Install them on the tires of
the front axle. Do not use
chains on the tires of the
rear axle. Tighten them as
tightly as possible with the
ends securely fastened.
Drive slowly and follow the
chain manufacturer's
instructions. If the chains
contact the vehicle, stop and
retighten them. If the
contact continues, slow
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When reinstalling the wheel
cover or center cap on the
full-size tire, tighten all five
plastic caps hand snug with
the aid of the wheel wrench
and tighten them with the
wheel wrench an additional
one-quarter of a turn.
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on
the vehicle's compact spare.
If you try to put a wheel
cover on the compact spare,
the cover or the spare could
be damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire,
or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of
the vehicle could cause
injury. In a sudden stop or(Continued)
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collision, loose equipment
could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
To store the flat or spare tire
and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 024.
2. Replace the jack and tools in their original storage
location.
3. Lower the load floor.
4. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage
compartment.
5. Place the loop end of the strap through the liftgate
striker.
6. Route the strap throughthe wheel as shown.
7. Attach the hook to the loop end of the strap.
8. Tighten the strap.
9. Replace the cargo cover, if equipped.
10. Close the liftgate and make sure it is fully
latched.
The compact spare is for
temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a
full-size tire as soon as
you can.
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Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . 248
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . 109
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . 249
Storage Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . 106
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Umbrella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Storage Areas Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Surround Vision
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
System Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . 284
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . 336
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . 185
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Rear Cross Traffic
Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Tires (cont'd)
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . 383
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . 389
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372, 374
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Pressure Monitor
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . 367
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
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WarningBrake System Light . . . . . . . . 128
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Wheels Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
When It Is Time for
New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Winter
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . 347
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . .115