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Infotainment System 171
or off and choose the desired speed warning
level. The speed warning does not limit the
speed of the vehicle. On some infotainment
systems, touch Set Teen Driver Speed
Warning to set the warning speed.
Set Teen Driver Speed Warning :Choose the
desired speed warning level. The speed
warning does not limit the speed of the
vehicle.
SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter : Allows the
SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter to be turned
ON or OFF. When ON, the teen driver will
not be able to listen to SiriusXM stations
that contain explicit content, and the Explicit
Content Filter selection in the Audio Settings
will be unavailable for change.
When Teen Driver is Active:
.If equipped, the radio will mute when the
driver seat belt, and in some vehicles the
front passenger seat belt, is not buckled.
The audio from any device paired to the
vehicle will also be muted.
.An object placed on the front passenger
seat, such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic
device, could cause the passenger sensing
system to falsely sense an unbuckled
front passenger and mute the radio. If this happens, remove the object from
the seat. See
Passenger Sensing System
0 67.
.Some safety systems, such as Automatic
Emergency Braking, if equipped, cannot
be turned off.
.The gap setting for Adaptive Cruise
Control and alert timing for Forward
Collision Alert, if equipped, cannot be
changed.
.When trying to change a safety feature
that is not configurable in Teen Driver,
the feature may be grayed out or
removed from the infotainment menu,
or the DIC will display a message
indicating that Teen Driver is active and
the action is not available.
.Super Cruise, if equipped, is not available.
.Enhanced Low Fuel Warning
(if equipped) –When the vehicle is low
on fuel, the low fuel light on the
instrument cluster flashes and the DIC
low fuel warning cannot be dismissed.
.Do not tow a trailer if equipped with
Automatic Emergency Braking. Report Card
The vehicle owner must secure the driver’s
consent to record certain vehicle data when
the vehicle is driven with a registered Teen
Driver key. There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is only recorded when a
registered Teen Driver key is used to
operate the vehicle.
The Report Card data is collected from the
time Teen Driver is activated or the last
time the Report Card was reset. The
following items may be recorded:
.Distance Driven
–the total distance
driven.
.Maximum Speed –the maximum vehicle
speed detected.
.Overspeed Warnings –the number of
times the speed warning setting was
exceeded.
.Wide Open Throttle –the number of
times the accelerator pedal was pressed
nearly all the way down.
.Forward Collision Alerts (if equipped) –
the number of times the driver was
notified when approaching a vehicle
ahead too quickly and at potential risk for
a crash.
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388 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 0194.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (5.3L Engine) 0274 or
Recommended Fuel (6.2L Engine) 0274.
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 0309.
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 0354 and
Wheel Replacement 0357.
.Perform Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.
See Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0 390.
.Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0378.
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 53 km (33 mi).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0123 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
not indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and filter
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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
.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 0378.
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants0392.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
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 yourdealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System*
I5.3L V8 Engine 14.8 L 15.6 qt
I6.2L V8 Engine 14.3 L 15.1 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 7.6 L 8.0 qt
Fuel Tank IShort Wheelbase 90.8 L 24.0 gal
ILong Wheelbase 106.0 L 28.0 gal
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422 Index
Driver (cont'd)Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 277
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Distracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Dual
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . 175
Dynamic Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Electric (cont'd)
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 332
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 338
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 113
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 118
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Engine (cont'd)
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
F
FanEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Filter Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
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ModeDriver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI) . . . . 390
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Online Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
P
ParkAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251, 258
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Parking
Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Parking Assist Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Passenger (cont'd)
Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 166
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161, 162
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . 159
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
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SystemAirbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Brake Pad Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Four Corner Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Rear Cross Traffic Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Tires (cont'd)
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Low-Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346, 347
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 356
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 357
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 354
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Towing App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Traction
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . 214
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . 172
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Towing App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Transfer Case
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 404
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
TTY Users Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 136
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132