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328 Service and Maintenance
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 0162.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0224.
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 0254.
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 0297 and
Wheel Replacement 0301.
.Perform Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.
See Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0 330.
.Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0319.
Extended Idle Use
When the vehicle is used in a way that
requires extended idle time, one hour of use
shall be deemed the same as 33 miles. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
098 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 100 for hourmeter.
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
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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.
Reset the oil life system when the oil is
changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System
0 259.
.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 0260.
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 96 000 km (60,000 mi)
.Replace spark plugs. 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)0272.
.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 0262.
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).
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* Footnote: Under extreme driving
conditions listed above, it may be
necessary to replace your spark plugs at
more frequent intervals. For further
assistance in determining the most
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 80 500 km (50,000 mi)
.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.
Owner Checks and Services
Every Five Years
.Replace brake fluid.
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
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Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak
Inspection
.Engine oil
.Transmission
.Drive axle
.Transfer case
.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 0319.
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 84848112 A3258C
Engine Oil Filter 55495105 PF66
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185
Spark Plugs 12688094 41-106–IP
Wiper Blades
IDriver Side –55 cm (21.7 in) 84225697
—
IPassenger Side –45 cm (17.7 in) 84225696
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants0332.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge
amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your
dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* 11.0 L11.6 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L6.0 qt
Fuel Tank 81.4 L21.5 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L1.6 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
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DoorAjar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 100
Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 227
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Distracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Driving (cont'd)
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . 144
E
ElectricParking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 277
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 89
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 95
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Engine (cont'd)
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Exterior Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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FanEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Filter Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Fog Lamp Light Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179, 270
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Front (cont'd)
Locking Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . 218
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 227
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 277
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 281
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
GaugesEngine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Gauges (cont'd)
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 79
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . 126
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111