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Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is
filled with GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid
as indicated on the reservoir cap. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview 0231 for the
location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
Place the vehicle in P (Park) or Neutral with
the parking brake applied if equipped with a
manual transmission. 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/clutch hydraulic
system. Have the brake/clutch 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/clutch 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/clutch
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/clutch
hydraulic system.
When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes on. See
Brake System Warning Light 095. 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
0300.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid
from a clean, sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0304.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake fluid
could result in damage to the brake
system. This could result in the loss of
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.

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Warning (Continued)
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 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 Limits
0 188.
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 0276 and
Accessories and Modifications 0228.
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.

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Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and
balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall
performance. Adjustments to wheel
alignment and tire balancing are not
necessary on a regular basis. Consider an
alignment check if there is unusual tire wear
or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to the
left or right, depending on the crown of the
road and/or other road surface variations
such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the
vehicle is vibrating when driving on a
smooth road, the tires and wheels may
need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for
proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked,
or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts
keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum
wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if
any of these conditions exist.Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that
is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts,
or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
sensors with new GM original equipment
parts.
{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.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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.(Continued)

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Service and Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
Multi-Point VehicleInspection (MPVI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Special Application Services
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Parts
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . 305
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
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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.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 0290.

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If a Crash Occurs
If there has been an injury, call emergency
services for help. Do not leave the scene of
a crash until all matters have been taken
care of. Move the vehicle only if its position
puts you in danger, or you are instructed to
move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary information to
police and other parties involved in the
crash.
For emergency towing seeRoadside
Assistance Program 0317.
Gather the following information:
.Driver name, address, and telephone
number
.Driver license number
.Owner name, address, and telephone
number
.Vehicle license plate number
.Vehicle make, model, and model year
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Insurance company and policy number
.General description of the damage to the
other vehicle Choose a reputable repair facility that uses
quality replacement parts. See
“Collision
Parts” earlier in this section.
If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You
See after an Airbag Inflates? 053.
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends that you
take an active role in its repair. If you have
a pre-determined repair facility of choice,
take the vehicle there, or have it towed
there. Specify to the facility that any
required replacement collision parts be
original equipment parts, either new
Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM
parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be
covered by the GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but
you must live with the repair. Depending on
your policy limits, your insurance company
may initially value the repair using
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the
repair professional, and insist on Genuine
GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is
leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts,
even if your insurance coverage does not
pay the full cost.
If another party's insurance company is
paying for the repairs, you are not obligated
to accept a repair valuation based on that
insurance company's collision policy repair
limits, as you have no contractual limits
with that company. In such cases, you can
have control of the repair and parts choices
as long as the cost stays within reasonable
limits.
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.

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Automatic (cont'd)Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Transmission Shift Lock Control
Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . 122
Axle Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
B
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 111
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 249, 286
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Bluetooth
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 147
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Brake
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
C
Calibration Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 228
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 1, 286
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 73
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Climate Control Systems
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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DualAutomatic Climate Control System . . . . 168
E
Electric
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 256
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 259
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 93
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Exterior
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
F
FilterEngine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Front Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 226
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 256
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 259
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
GaugesBoost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 90