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Vehicle Care 395
Caution
Immediately remove cleaners, hand
lotions, sunscreen, and insect repellent
from all interior surfaces or permanent
damage may result.
Caution
Use cleaners specifically designed for the
surfaces being cleaned to prevent
permanent damage to the vehicle. Apply
all cleaners directly to a cleaning cloth.
Do not spray cleaners on any switches or
controls.
When using liquid soap cleaners, follow the
directions on the specific cleaner or soap
solution for dilution instructions.
Caution
To prevent damage:
.Never use a razor or any other sharp
object to remove soil from any interior
surface
.Never use a brush with stiff bristles.(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
.Never rub any surface aggressively or
with too much pressure.
.Do not get any exposed electrical
components wet.
.Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Do
not use solutions that contain strong
or caustic soap.
.Do not heavily saturate the upholstery
when cleaning.
.Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.
.Do not use disinfecting wipes that are
scented or contain bleach. Do not use
wipes or cleaners that show a color
transfer to the wipe or change the
appearance of the interior surface
when used.
.Do not use scented or gel-type hand
sanitizers. If hand sanitizer comes in
contact with interior surfaces of the
vehicle, blot immediately and clean
with a soft cloth dampened with a
mild soap and water solution.
Interior Glass
To clean, use a microfiber cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets left
behind with a clean dry cloth. If necessary,
use a commercial glass cleaner after
cleaning with plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use abrasive
cleaners on automotive glass. Abrasive
cleaners or aggressive cleaning may
damage the rear window defogger.
Cleaning the windshield with water during
the first three to six months of ownership
will reduce tendency to fog.
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so
that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean
spots with water and mild soap.
Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
.When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge
or soft, lint-free cloth dampened with
water.
.When heavily soiled, use warm soapy
water.

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396 Vehicle Care
Vinyl/Rubber
If equipped with vinyl floor and rubber floor
mats, use a soft cloth and/or brush
dampened with water to remove dust and
loose dirt. For more thorough cleaning, use
a mild soap and water solution.
{Warning
Do not use cleaners that contain silicone,
wax-based products, or cleaners that
increase gloss on vinyl/rubber floor and
mats. These cleaners can permanently
change the appearance and feel of the
vinyl/rubber and can make the floor
slippery. Your foot could slip while
operating the vehicle, and you could lose
control, resulting in a crash. You or
others could be injured.
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft
brush attachment. If a rotating vacuum
brush attachment is being used, only use it
on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently
remove as much of the soil as possible:
.Gently blot liquids with a paper towel.
Continue blotting until no more soil can
be removed.
.For solid soils, remove as much as
possible prior to vacuuming.
To clean: 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free colorfast cloth with water. Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint transfer to
the fabric or carpet.
2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip from
the cleaning cloth.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Fold the
cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently
to prevent forcing the soil into the
fabric.
4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no longer any color
transfer from the soil to the cleaning
cloth.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution followed only
by plain water.
If the soil is not completely removed, it may
be necessary to use a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden
area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter.
If ring formation occurs, clean the entire
fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to blot
excess moisture.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle
Information and Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss surfaces
or vehicle displays. First, use a soft bristle
brush to remove dirt that can scratch the
surface. Then gently clean by rubbing with a
microfiber cloth. Never use window cleaners
or solvents. Periodically hand wash the
microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap.
Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
thoroughly and air dry before next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a suction cup
to the display. This may cause damage
and would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.

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Service and Maintenance 401
for up to a year. The engine oil and filter
must be changed at least once a year and
the oil life system must be reset. Your
trained dealer technician can perform this
work. If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle within
5 000 km/3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the oil is
changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System
0 326.
.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 0328.
Every 36 000 km (22,500 mi)
.Replace 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 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)0340.
Every 156 000 km (97,500 mi)
.Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug
wires and/or boots.
.Change transfer case fluid, if equipped
with 4WD. 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.
Every 240 000 km (150,000 mi)
.Drain and fill engine cooling system. Or
every six years, whichever comes first.
See Cooling System 0329.
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.

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Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Off-Road
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Online Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
P
Park
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262, 269
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Parking Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Parking Assist Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 175
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166, 167, 170
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Positioning
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . 164
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Proposition 65 Warning California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . 383
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 418
R
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, 150
Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419

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438 Index
Radio (cont'd)Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . 274
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Locking Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Seat Infotainment (RSI) System . . . . . . . . 154
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 404
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Reimbursement Program, GM
Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Replacement
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . 82
Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . 59
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . 212
Reverse Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ride Control Systems Magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Roof
Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Running Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . 215
S
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . 53
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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UsingInfotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Vehicle Security Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 101
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99