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estimate is based on an
average of the vehicle's fuel
economy over recent driving
history and the amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank.
Oil Life :Shows an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of
the current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is
low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will appear on
the display. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible.
See Engine Oil 0332. In
addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is
recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0425.
The Oil Life display must be
reset after each oil change.
It will not reset itself. Do not
reset the Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other
than when the oil has just
been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next
oil change. To reset, see
Engine Oil Life System
0335.
Tire Pressure : Shows the
approximate pressures of all
four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either
kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds
per square inch (psi). If the
pressure is low, the value for
that tire is shown in amber.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0375 and
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0376.
Air Filter Life : Shows an
estimate of the engine air
filter’s remaining useful life
and the state of the system.
Engine Air Filter Life 95%
means 95% of the current air
filter life remains. Messages
will display based on the
engine air filter life and the
state of the system. When the
REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
CHANGE message displays,
the engine air filter should be
replaced at the time of the next oil change. When the
REPLACE SOON message
displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the
earliest convenience.
The Air Filter Life display must
be reset after the engine air
filter replacement. To reset,
see Engine Air Filter Life
System
0336.
Fuel Economy : Displays
average fuel economy, the
best fuel economy over the
selected distance, and a bar
graph showing instantaneous
fuel economy.
Average Speed : Displays the
average vehicle speed of the
vehicle in kilometers per
hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph). This average is
based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last
reset. Reset the average
speed by pressing the
thumbwheel while this display
is active to show a
confirmation window to select
yes or no.
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systems, touch Set Teen
Driver Speed Warning to set
the warning speed.
Set Teen Driver Speed
Warning :Choose the desired
speed warning level. The
speed warning does not limit
the speed of the vehicle.
SiriusXM Explicit Content
Filter : Allows the SiriusXM
Explicit Content Filter to be
turned ON or OFF. When ON,
the teen driver will not be able
to listen to SiriusXM stations
that contain explicit content,
and the Explicit Content Filter
selection in the Audio Settings
will be unavailable for change.
When Teen Driver is Active:
.If equipped, the radio will
mute when the driver seat
belt, and in some vehicles
the front passenger seat
belt, is not buckled. The
audio from any device paired
to the vehicle will also be
muted.
.An object placed on the
front passenger seat, such
as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other
electronic device, could
cause the passenger
sensing system to falsely
sense an unbuckled front
passenger and mute the
radio. If this happens,
remove the object from the
seat. See Passenger
Sensing System 072.
.Some safety systems, such
as Automatic Emergency
Braking, if equipped, cannot
be turned off.
.The gap setting for Adaptive
Cruise Control and alert
timing for Forward Collision
Alert, if equipped, cannot be
changed.
.When trying to change a
safety feature that is not
configurable in Teen Driver,
the feature may be grayed
out or removed from the
infotainment menu, or the
DIC will display a message indicating that Teen Driver is
active and the action is not
available.
.Super Cruise, if equipped, is
not available.
.Enhanced Low Fuel Warning
(if equipped)
–When the
vehicle is low on fuel, the low
fuel light on the instrument
cluster flashes and the DIC
low fuel warning cannot be
dismissed.
.Do not tow a trailer if
equipped with Automatic
Emergency Braking.
Report Card
The vehicle owner must
secure the driver’s consent to
record certain vehicle data
when the vehicle is driven with
a registered Teen Driver key.
There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is only recorded
when a registered Teen Driver
key is used to operate the
vehicle.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Maintenance
Passenger CompartmentAir Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the
climate control display are used to adjust the heating, cooling,
and ventilation.
1. ON/OFF
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Driver Temperature Control
5. Fan Control
6. Passenger Temperature Control 7. A/C (Air Conditioning)
8. Recirculation
9. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
10. Max Defrost
11. Rear Window Defogger
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Adjustable air vents are in the
center and on the sides of the
instrument panel, and on the
rear of the center console
storage.
Move the slider knobs to
change the direction of or to
close off the airflow.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at
the base of the windshield
that could block the flow of
air into the vehicle.
.Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn
into the vehicle.
.Keep the path under the
front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air
inside of the vehicle more
effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved
hood deflectors can
adversely affect the
performance of the system.Check with your dealer
before adding equipment to
the outside of the vehicle.
.Do not attach any devices to
the air vent slats. This
restricts airflow and may
cause damage to the air
vents.
Maintenance
Passenger
Compartment Air
Filter
The filter reduces dust, pollen,
and other airborne irritants
from outside air that is pulled
into the vehicle. The filter
should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled
maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule
0425.
See your dealer regarding
replacement of the filter.
Service
All vehicles have a label
underhood that identifies the
refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should
only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The
air conditioning evaporator
should never be repaired or
replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only
be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper
and safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with
proper equipment. Venting
refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to the
environment and may also
create unsafe conditions
based on inhalation,
combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system
requires periodic maintenance.
See Maintenance Schedule
0 425.
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2. Push plastic hooks back toengage grille slats. It is
recommended to start with
the lower hooks at the
center of the grille.
3. Repeat for all hooks to fully engage cover to grille.
For vehicles equipped with
a front license plate
bracket, only the outer
clips will be engaged on
the upper row. Ensure the
top center portion of the
cover is positioned
securely behind the license
plate bracket. 4. Make sure all clips remain
engaged during
installation. Cover should
be stretched to a tight fit
when properly installed.
Engine Heater
The engine heater, if available,
can help in cold weather
conditions at or below
−18 °C (0 °F) for easier starting
and better fuel economy
during engine warm-up. Plug in
the engine heater at least four
hours before starting the
vehicle. An internal thermostat
in the plug end of the cord will
prevent engine heater
operation at temperatures
above −18 °C (0 °F).
{Warning
Do not plug in the engine
block heater while the
vehicle is parked in a garage
or under a carport. Property
damage or personal injury
may result. Always park the
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
vehicle in a clear open area
away from buildings or
structures.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord. The
cord is located on the
passenger side of the
compartment near the air
cleaner/filter.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . 327
California PerchlorateMaterials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Engine Oil Life System . . . 335
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Engine Overheating . . . . . . 342
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Battery - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . 347
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . 350
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Front Turn SignalLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . 367
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . 369
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . 383
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . 387
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter0337.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0332.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0332.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0338.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0345.
6. Battery - North America 0346.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0338.
8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover).
See Jump Starting - North
America 0404.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0343.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0354. 11. Remote Negative (-)
Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0404.
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 0335.
.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
Overview0331 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
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It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The system is reset when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message is off.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message comes back
on when the vehicle is started,
the engine oil life system has
not been reset. Repeat the
procedure.
Automatic
Transmission Fluid
A transmission fluid leak is the
only reason for fluid loss. If a
leak occurs, take the vehicle to
your dealer and have it
repaired as soon as possible.
Caution
Use of the incorrect
automatic transmission fluid
may damage the vehicle, and
the damage may not be
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Caution (Continued)
warranty. Always use the
correct automatic
transmission fluid. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0429.
See your dealer to have the
fluid and filter changed at the
intervals listed in the
Maintenance Schedule 0425.
Engine Air Filter Life
System
If equipped, this feature
provides the engine air filter's
remaining life and best timing
for a change. The timing to
change an engine air filter
depends on driving and
environmental conditions.
When to Change Engine
Air Filter
When the Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays a
message to replace the engine
air filter at the next oil change,
follow this timing.
When the DIC displays a
message to replace the engine
air filter soon, replace the
engine air filter at the earliest
convenience. The system must
be reset after the engine air
filter is changed.
If the DIC displays a message
to check the engine air filter
system, see your dealer.
How to Reset Engine Air
Filter Life System
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Display the Air Filter Life on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0136.