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Service and Maintenance 317
.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. SeeEngine Air Filter Life
System 0254.
.The initial transmission external canister
filter change must be performed at
12 000 km (7,500 mi). This service can be
complex. See your dealer.
Caution
The transmission external canister filter
must be changed at 12 000 km
(7,500 mile) during the break-in period.
Failure to replace the external canister
filter can cause damage to the
transmission and potentially void any
warranty.
Every 36 000 km (22,500 mi)
.Replace the 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.
.Change the dual clutch transmission
external canister filter. Check the
transmission fluid life percentage.
If the percentage is less than 10%, replace
the fluid and external canister filter.
Change the external canister filter every
36 000 km (22,500 mi) thereafter. This
service can be complex. See your dealer.
Every 72 000 km (45,000 mi)
.Change the transmission fluid and
external canister filter. Change the
external canister filter every 36 000 km
(22,500 mi) thereafter. This service can be
complex. See your dealer.
Or when the CHANGE TRANSMISSION
FLUID SOON message displays, change the
fluid and external canister filter within
the next 1 000 km (620 mi). Failure to
change the transmission fluid at required
intervals can lead to reduced transmission
performance. The transmission fluid must be changed at least every three years and
the Fluid Life System must be reset. Your
dealer has trained service technicians who
will change the fluid and reset the
system. If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the fluid must be changed at
72 000 km (45,000 mi) since the last fluid
change. See
Dual Clutch Transmission
Fluid Life System 0253.
Every 156 000 km (97,500 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)0270.
Every 240 000 km (150,000 mi)
.Drain and fill engine cooling system. Or
every six years, whichever comes first.
See Cooling System (Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260.
.Drain and fill power electronic cooling
system and rechargeable energy storage
system coolant (E-Ray). Or every five
years, whichever comes first.
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318 Service and Maintenance
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). * 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 the front hybrid drive unit fluid
(E-Ray). This service can be complex. See
your dealer.
Owner Checks and Services
Every Five Years
.Replace brake fluid. See Brake Fluid0265.
.Replace front lift system fluid (if
equipped). See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0320. 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.
Seasonal
.For Z06 or E-Ray models, inspect the
engine air cleaner filter and clear out any
leaves, dirt, and debris from the air filter
housing to maximize engine performance
and air filter life. See Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter 0255 and
Vehicle Storage 0234.
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.
