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4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lightsand accessories in both vehicles, except
the hazard warning flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even when
the engine is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a flashlight if you need
more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn
you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on
your skin, flush the place with water and
get medical help immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts can
injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is
running.
5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the discharged battery
positive (+) terminal.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the good battery
positive (+) terminal.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the good battery negative
(–) terminal.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the discharged
battery negative (–) grounding point.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle
speed for at least four minutes.
10. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a
few tries, it probably needs service.
Caution
If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical
shorting may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables
do not touch each other or other metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and
removing the jumper cables, allow it to idle
for several minutes.
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly transporting a disabled vehicle
may cause damage to the vehicle. Use
proper tire straps to secure the vehicle to
the flatbed tow truck. Do not strap or
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Reset the oil life system when the oil is
changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System
0 255.
.When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR
FILTER SOON message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced at the
earliest convenience. Reset the engine air
filter life system after the engine air filter
is replaced. See Engine Air Filter Life
System 0256.
Every 36 000 km (22,500 mi)
.Replace the passenger compartment air
filter. Or every 24 months, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement may
be needed if driving in areas with heavy
traffic, poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens. Passenger
compartment air filter replacement may
also be needed if there is reduced airflow,
window fogging, or odors. Your GM
dealer can help determine when to
replace the filter.
Every 96 000 km (60,000 mi)
.Replace spark plugs. (2.0L L4 Engine Only.)
Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots. Every 156 000 km (97,500 mi)
.Replace spark plugs. (3.6L V6 Engine
Only.) Inspect spark plug wires and/or
boots.
Every 161 000 km (100,000 mi)
.Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0267.
Every 240 000 km (150,000 mi)
.Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with
AWD. Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate the
transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case and/
or axles and should be replaced.
.Drain and fill engine cooling system. Or
every six years, whichever comes first.
See Cooling System 0258.
Severe Conditions Requiring More
Frequent Maintenance*
.Public service, military, or commercial use
vehicles to include the following:
‐ Ambulances, police cars, and
emergency rescue vehicles. ‐
Civilian vehicles such as light duty
pick-up trucks, SUVs, and passenger
cars that are used in military
applications.
‐ Recovery vehicles such as tow trucks
and flatbed single vehicle carriers or
any vehicle that is consistently used in
towing trailers or other loads.
‐ High use commercial vehicles such as
courier delivery vehicles, private
security patrol vehicles, or any vehicles
that operate on a 24–hour basis.
‐ Any vehicle consistently operated in a
high sand or dust environment such as
those used on oil pipelines and similar
applications.
.Vehicles that are regularly used for short
trips of 6 km (4 mi) or less.
The oil life indicator will show you when
to change the oil and filter. Under severe
conditions the indicator may come on
before 12 000 km (7,500 mi).
* Footnote: Under extreme driving
conditions listed above, it may be
necessary to replace your spark plugs at
more frequent intervals. For further
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Or
.Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice
commands.
.Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi hotspot
name or SSID and password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an Advisor to:
.Verify account information or update
contact information.
.Get driving directions.
.Receive a Diagnostic check of the vehicle's
key operating systems.
.Receive Roadside Assistance.
.Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
.Get help for an emergency.
.Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an
AMBER Alert.
.Get assistance in severe weather or other
crisis situations and find evacuation
routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active safety
and security plan. With Automatic Crash
Response, built-in sensors can automatically
alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who
is immediately connected in to the vehicle
to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency
service providers, direct them to your exact
location, and relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained
Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, to provide a central point of
contact, assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can
locate a nearby service provider to help with
a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty
gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar
Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the
vehicle and help authorities quickly
recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block, if equipped,
OnStar can block the vehicle from being
restarted.
.With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work with law
enforcement to gradually slow the
vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked and the
vehicle alarm sounds, a notification by text,
e-mail, or phone call will be sent. If the
vehicle is stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the vehicle.

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OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase. PressQto set
up an account.
.After change in ownership and at
90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor can
cancel or change account information.
Selling/Transferring the Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
immediately to terminate your OnStar or
connected services if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to speak to
an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor
will update vehicle records and explain
OnStar or connected service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response, Emergency
Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle
Assistance, Remote Services, and Roadside
Assistance are available on most vehicles.
Not all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For more
information, a full description of OnStar
services, system limitations, and OnStar User
Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software
Terms:
.Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
.See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
.See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
.Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
.PressQto speak with an Advisor.
OnStar or connected services cannot work
unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar
has an agreement with a wireless service
provider for service in that area. The
wireless service provider must also have
coverage, network capacity, reception, and
technology compatible with OnStar or
connected services. Service involving location
information about the vehicle cannot work
unless GPS signals are available,
unobstructed, and compatible with the
OnStar hardware. OnStar or connected services may not work if the OnStar
equipment is not properly installed or it has
not been properly maintained. If equipment
or software is added, connected,
or modified, OnStar or connected services
may not work. Other problems beyond the
control of OnStar
—such as hills, tall
buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system
design and architecture of the vehicle,
damage to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless
phone network congestion or jamming —
may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0337.
Services for People with Disabilities
Advisors provide services to help with
physical disabilities and medical conditions.
Press
Qto help:
.Locate a gas station with an attendant to
pump gas.
.Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., that meets
accessibility needs.
.Provide directions to the closest hospital
or pharmacy in urgent situations.

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Fuel (cont'd)Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 270
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 275
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 91 General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . 148
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 120
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . 268
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Hooks Shopping Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . 46
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Indicators Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 63
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

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Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Storage
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 System
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Rear Cross Traffic Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283, 284
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 292
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 293
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 290
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . 204
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . 166