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Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America
For more information about the vehicle
battery, seeBattery - North America 0266.
If the battery has run down, use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to start the
vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps
to do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 01.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can burn you.
.They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
.They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
Use eye protection when handling the
battery. If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these things can
hurt you.
The battery is under a battery cover and
side extensions/shields in the underhood
compartment.
To access the battery under the hood, the
right hand and left hand sight shields need
to be removed to be able to remove the
second cover assembly to access the battery.
The positive battery terminal is on the
driver side and the negative terminal is on
the passenger side. Before you connect the cables, here are
some basic things you should know.
Positive (+) will go to the positive (+)
terminal. Negative (−) will go the remote
jump starting negative (−) post.
E-Ray Only
The vehicle is equipped with a lithium-ion
battery. The 12-volt lithium-ion battery
requires a higher voltage than lead acid
batteries for jump starting. Jumper cables
will only work with some vehicles and under
some circumstances. Follow the steps below
to safely jump start the discharged
lithium-ion batteries.
{Warning
Use only GM approved jump start boxes
and charging tools. Use of unapproved
jump start boxes, charging tools, a loose
battery, or battery charger may cause
personal injury, death, or damage to the
vehicle. For GM approved jump start
boxes or charging tools, see
https://gmdesolutions.com.

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{Warning
Lithium-ion batteries contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
See California Proposition 65 Warning
0 1.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to the vehicle that would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying
to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling
it will not work, and it could damage the
vehicle.
Caution
If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical
shorting may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Always connect
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables
do not touch each other or other metal.
All Models Shown, Except E-Ray
E-Ray
Connection Points and Sequence
1. Discharged Battery Positive (+) Terminal
2. Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal
3. Good Battery Negative (−) Terminal
4. Remote Jump Starting Negative (−) Post

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310 Vehicle Care
cleaning, it is expected that brake dust and
road grime will darken the high performance
thermal coating over time.
{Warning
Altering, removing, or painting over the
white thermal coating on carbon fiber
wheels can cause the wheels to overheat
and become damaged. Damaged wheels
could cause a crash. To prevent property
damage, personal injury, and/or death,
do not change the coating on the carbon
fiber wheels.
Caution
Carbon fiber wheels may be damaged if
the vehicle is not washed after driving on
roads that have been sprayed with
magnesium chloride or calcium chloride.
These are used on roads for conditions
such as dust and ice. Always wash the
carbon fiber with soap and water after
exposure.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear
and rotors for surface condition. Inspect
drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks.
Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake,
master cylinder, brake fluid reservoir,
vacuum pipes, electric vacuum pump
including bracket and vent hose, if equipped.
If equipped with Z51, inspect brake cooling
components. SeeTrack Events and
Competitive Driving 0160.
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension, and
chassis components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at least
once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint boots
and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges,
and liftgate hinges, unless the components
are plastic. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make
them last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall, use
plain water to flush any corrosive materials
from the underbody. Take care to
thoroughly clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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 fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the transfer
case and/or axles and should be replaced.
Body Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet
metal repair or replacement, make sure the
body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or replaced to
restore corrosion protection.

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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.
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

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{Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing.
It may severely weaken the webbing. In
a crash, they might not be able to
provide adequate protection. Clean and
rinse seat belt webbing only with mild
soap and lukewarm water. Allow the
webbing to dry.
Floor Mats
{Warning
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not
properly installed, it can interfere with
the pedals. Interference with the pedals
can cause unintended acceleration and/or
increased stopping distance which can
cause a crash and injury. Make sure the
floor mat does not interfere with the
pedals.
Use the following guidelines for proper floor
mat use:
.The original equipment floor mats are
designed for your vehicle. If the floor
mats need to be replaced, it is
recommended that GM-certified floor mats are purchased. Non-GM floor mats
may not fit properly and may interfere
with the pedals. Always check that the
floor mats do not interfere with the
pedals.
.Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is
not equipped with a floor mat retainer on
the driver side floor.
.Use the floor mat with the correct side
up. Do not turn it over.
.Do not place anything on top of the
driver side floor mat.
.Use only a single floor mat on the
driver side.
.Do not place one floor mat on top of
another.
The floor mats are held in place by two
retainers.
Installing and Replacing the Floor Mats
1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to remove it from the retainers.
2. Reinstall by lining up the openings in the floor mat over the retainers and push
down into position.
3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat
does not interfere with the pedals.
Cleaning Rubber Floor Mats (All-Weather
Mats and Floor Liners)
See “Vinyl/Rubber” underInterior Care 0311
for important cleaning information.

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316 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 0174.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0227.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal chart.
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.
.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 chart.
{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 0234.
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 0293 and
Wheel Replacement 0297.
.Perform Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.
See Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0 318.
.Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0306.
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.
Reset the oil life system when the oil is
changed. See Engine Oil Life System
0 252.

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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
ActiveFuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Additional OnStar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Dam, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 153
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 56
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 55
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 55
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 61
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Replacing System Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 60
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Alert Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Antenna Diversity System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . 140
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

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Assistance SystemsAdvanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Curb View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) . . . . . . . . . 221
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . 218
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Audio
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Auto Stop Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . .124B
Battery Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 115
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 266, 299
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Front Pedestrian (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . 221
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Bulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294C
Calibration
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 232
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 1, 299
Camera Curb View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90