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330 Service and Maintenance
* 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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Service and Maintenance 331
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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336 Technical Data
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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356 Connected Services
.Change the default name of the SSID
(Service Set Identifier). This is your
network’s name that is visible to other
wireless devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or vehicle
descriptions.
Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the Internet
and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to
seven mobile devices can be connected.
A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi
Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi
or Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on
some vehicles, the connection type (no
Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good, excellent). The
LTE icon shows connection to Wi-Fi. It is
possible that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an active
connection. 3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some vehicles, the
SSID and password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Wi-Fi
hotspot will connect automatically to your
mobile devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your mobile
device, using the myGMC mobile app, or by
contacting an OnStar Advisor. On some
vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be managed from
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyGMC Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myGMC mobile app to
compatible Apple and Android smartphones.
GMC users can access the following services
from a smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.Lock/unlock doors, if equipped with
automatic locks.
.Activate the horn and lamps.
.Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life,
or tire pressure, if factory-equipped with
the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
.Send destinations to the vehicle.
.Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
.Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot on/off,
manage settings, and monitor data
consumption, if equipped.
.Locate a dealer and schedule service.
.Request Roadside Assistance.
.Set a parking reminder with pin drop,
take a photo, make a note, and set a
timer.
.Connect with GMC on social media.
Features are subject to change. For myGMC
mobile app information and compatibility,
see www.gmc.com.
An active OnStar or connected service plan
may be required. A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and power
locks are required. Data rates apply. See
www.onstar.com for details and system
limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the
doors or sound the horn and flash the
lamps.
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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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LightingEntry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Off . . . 95
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Lights (cont'd)
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Electronic Stability Control
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Locking Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 20
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mode Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 291
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Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI) . . . . 330
N
NavigationConnected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Off-Road App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Online Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
Park
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208, 213
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Parking Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Phone
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 133
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 130
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Proposition 65 Warning California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . 312
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 345