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Introduction 3
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u:
Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
z: Carbon Monoxide
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
A: Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
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36 Keys, Doors, and Windows
.If the vehicle battery is low, the top
operation may be disabled. Try to start
the vehicle. A DIC message displays.
.If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has been
jump started, the top may not operate
until the power windows have been
programmed. Complete the power
window programming procedure. See
Power Windows028.
Other features may be affected while
operating the convertible top:
.If you start the vehicle while using the
remote key to open the convertible top,
the convertible top will halt the motion.
After starting the vehicle, use the
convertible top switch inside the vehicle
to continue the top motion.
.The windows cannot close while the top
is moving.
.When driving with the top not fully
secured, chimes can be heard above
50 km/h (31 mph).
.The Rear Camera Mirror will not work
with the convertible top down. Use the
tab to switch to the standard mirror
display. If the vehicle battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, if the fuses were pulled or
replaced, or if a jump start was performed, a
message indicating the top is not secure
may display. Press and release
Kand then
quickly press and hold
Mon the remote
key, or press and hold
Mon the driver
door switch to open the top, or pull and
hold
Mon the driver door switch to close
the top until this message clears.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is stopped
before completion, the top will temporarily
hold its position. Over time, the tonneau
may drift to a near closed position.
Opening the Tonneau Cover —Engine Access
{Warning
When opening or closing the tonneau
cover, people can be injured by the
moving parts of the tonneau cover.
Maintain visual contact with the tonneau
cover when it is in motion and keep
hands and objects away from the moving
parts. To open the tonneau cover and access the
engine:
1. Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. Ensure the tonneau cover is clear of any objects.
3. The trunk and convertible top must be closed.
4. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
Qon the remote key
and then quickly press and hold
M.
A chime will sound, a DIC message will
display, and the turn signals will
flash once.
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Power Outlets
There are two accessory power outlets:
Interior Power Outlet
Underhood Power OutletThe outlet under the glove box can be used
to plug in electrical equipment, such as a
cell phone.
Lift the cover to access and replace when
not in use.
The power outlet under the glove box is
powered when the ignition is on or in
accessory mode, or until the driver door is
opened within 10 minutes of turning off the
vehicle. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 192.
The underhood outlet is powered at all
times. The vehicle battery may run down if
the power outlet is used while the ignition
is off. Use this power outlet for plugging in
the battery maintainer, if equipped.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
underhood outlet. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the vehicle is
not in use because the vehicle could
catch fire and cause injury or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment plugged in
for an extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the battery.
Always unplug electrical equipment when
not in use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum 20 amp
rating.
Certain electrical accessories may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet
and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure
to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0230.
It is recommended that a qualified
technician or dealer be seen for the proper
installation of your equipment.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 232
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . 234
Underhood Compartment Overview . . . 234
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 235
Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . 249
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . 250
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Brake Pad Life System (If Equipped) . . . 259
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Bulb Replacement
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . 266
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 268
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Competition Oriented Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 276
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 280
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . 281 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 285
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . 286
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 287
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 288
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 290
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . 293
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
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Hood
Trunk
Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and should
need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary,
see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
LED Lighting
This vehicle has all LED lamps. For
replacement of any LED lighting assembly,
contact your dealer.
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is too
heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the current load
returns to normal or the problem is fixed.
This greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by electrical
problems.
Fuses protect the wires that provide the
power to the devices in your vehicle.
If there is a problem on the road and a fuse
needs to be replaced, the same amperage
fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature
of the vehicle that is not needed to use and
replace it as soon as possible.
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To check a fuse, look at the band inside the
fuse. If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad
fuse with a fuse of the identical size and
rating.
Replacing a Blown Fuse
At the next opportunity, see your dealer to
replace the blown fuse.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause the lamps
to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off. Have the headlamp wiring
checked right away if the lamps go on and
off or remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop
until the motor cools and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected from
electrical overload, overload due to heavy
snow or ice may cause wiper linkage
damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an electrical
problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get
it fixed.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
This greatly reduces the chance of damage
caused by electrical problems.
{Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are marked
with their ampere rating. Do not exceed
the specified amperage rating when
replacing fuses and circuit breakers. Use
of an oversized fuse or circuit breaker can
result in a vehicle fire. You and others
could be seriously injured or killed.
{Warning
Installation or use of fuses that do not
meet GM’s original fuse specifications is
dangerous. The fuses could fail, and result
in a fire. You or others could be injured
or killed, and the vehicle could be
damaged.
See Accessories and Modifications 0232 and
General Information 0232.
To check or replace a blown fuse, see
Electrical System Overload 0264.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is behind
the glove box. The glove box can be
accessed by unlatching the door damper and
squeezing the pivot to release the damper
ring. Pull the glove box bin side walls in to
release the door stops. Then turn the door
until the hinge hooks release from
hinge pin.
To Access:
1. Open the top cover.
2. Remove the top cover by pushing inward on the latch.
3. Pull the cover upward.
To Install: 1. Insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel.
2. Align the clip with the slots in the instrument panel.
3. Press the cover into place.
See your dealer if additional assistance is
needed.