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Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
linings could result in costly brake
repairs.
Some driving conditions or climates can
cause a brake squeal when the brakes are
first applied, clearing up following several
applications. This does not mean something
is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires
are rotated, inspect brake linings for wear
and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper
sequence to torque specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications 0324.
Brake pads should be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not
return to normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be
a sign that brake service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts with
new, approved replacement parts. If this is
not done, the brakes may not work
properly. The braking performance can
change in many ways if the wrong brake
parts are installed or if parts are improperly
installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled
with GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0242 for the
location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) 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 hydraulic system.
Have the brake 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 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
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 hydraulic
system.

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Use this rotation pattern when rotating
the tires.
Do not include the compact spare tire
in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to the
recommended inflation pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. SeeTire
Pressure 0282 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0181.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 284. Check that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See
“Wheel Nut Torque”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 324, and “Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” underTire
Changing 0294.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the inner diameter of the
wheel hub opening with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or tire
rotation to prevent corrosion or rust
buildup.
{Warning
Do not apply grease to the wheel
mounting surface, wheel conical
seats, or the wheel nuts or bolts.
Grease applied to these areas could
cause a wheel to become loose or
come off, resulting in a crash.
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,
driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road
conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell
when it is time for new tires. Treadwear
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If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and
wheel damage by driving slowly to a level
place, well off the road, if possible. Turn on
the hazard warning flashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers 0115.
If your vehicle is loaded at or near
maximum cargo capacity, it may be difficult
to fit the jack under the vehicle due to the
environment (shoulder slope, road debris,
etc.). Removal of some weight may improve
the ability to fit the jack under the vehicle
at the correct jacking location.
{Warning
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall causing injury or death. Find a
level place to change the tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the vehicle in P (Park).
3. Turn the vehicle off and do not restart the vehicle while it is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, onboth sides of the tire at the opposite
corner of the tire being changed.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), use the
following example as a guide to assist in the
placement of the wheel blocks (1),
if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains how to
repair or change a tire.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The spare tire and tools are located under
the load floor in the rear of the vehicle.
Without Subwoofer
1. Tow Eye
2. Jack
3. Wrench
4. Strap
5. Funnel

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With Subwoofer
1. Tow Eye
2. Wrench
3. Jack
4. Strap
5. Wing Nut
To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate024.2. Lift and move the load floor into the
holding slots. The load floor will stay in
the open position.
3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the spare tire.
4. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools and place them near the tire being
changed.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeIf a Tire Goes Flat 0293.
2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise
to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove
them yet.

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Because of the way people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeVehicle
Load Limits 0181.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0226.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal Service.
The Additional Required Services - Severe are
for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot
weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous
terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Severe Service.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See
Doing Your
Own Service Work 0240.
Maintenance Schedule
Tire Rotation and Required Services
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
Tires are rotated to achieve a more uniform
wear for all tires. The first rotation is the
most important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the
tires as soon as possible, check for proper
tire inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual
wear continues after the rotation, check the wheel alignment. See
When It Is Time for
New Tires 0288 and
Wheel Replacement 0292.
.Perform Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.
See Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0 317.
.Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0305.
Additional Required Services —Normal
Service
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system. Or
when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, have the engine oil and
filter changed within the next 1 000 km
(600 mi). If driven under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system may
not indicate the need for vehicle service
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.

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suitable service maintenance intervals for
your vehicle, please contact your
authorized GM Dealer.
Extreme service is for vehicles mainly
driven off-road in four-wheel drive or used
in farming, mining, forestry, or snow
plowing.
Additional Required Services—Severe
Service
Every 72 000 km (45,000 mi)
.Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter.
Every 75 000 km (120,000 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.
Owner Checks and Services
Every Five Years
.Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0256. Every Seven Years
.Replace Air Conditioning Desiccant every
seven years. The air conditioning system
requires maintenance every seven years.
This service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air conditioning
system. This service can be complex. See
your dealer.
Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection (MPVI)
A Multi Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
completed by a GM dealer technician is a
maintenance assessment of your vehicle.
The benefit of the MPVI is to identify and
inform the customer of service items that
require immediate attention and those that
may require attention in the future.
The technician will perform the following
checks on your vehicle. For a complete list
of checks, inspections, and services, see your
dealer.
Some items may not apply to your vehicle
and/or region.
Diagnostics
.OnStar active, if equipped
.Service history/recall check
Engine Oil and Filter
.Engine oil
.Oil life monitor
‐
Reset oil life monitor
Exterior Lights
.Visual inspection
Windshield and Wipers
.Visual inspection
Battery
.Battery visual inspection
.Battery test results
.Battery cables and connections
Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak
Inspection
.Engine oil
.Transmission
.Drive axle
.Transfer case
.Engine cooling system
.Power steering, if equipped

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IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
AdaptiveCruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Additional OnStar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Air
Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . 172
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 56
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 56
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 55 Airbag System (cont'd)
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 61
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Replacing System Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 61
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197, 258
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

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Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
FluidAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Fog Lamp Light Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Front
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . 220
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 228
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Fuel (cont'd)
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . 271
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 275
Where To Find Fuse Maps for YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
GaugesEngine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 92
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . 140
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 114
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262, 263
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191