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290 Service and Maintenance
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 0277.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling
System 0225.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco
dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0220.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
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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 NumberACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 42712666A3251C
Engine Oil Filter 12706595PF64
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023CF185
Spark Plugs 1268354141-156
Wiper Blades
IDriver Side –60.0 cm (23.6 in) 42709511
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IPassenger Side –45.0 cm (17.7 in) 42709513
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IRear –30.0 cm (11.8 in) 42709516
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
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* 6.0 L 6.3 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 L 4.2 qt
Fuel Tank 50 L 13.2 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 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.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
1.2L L3 Gas Engine (LIH) 2Automatic 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug.
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314 Connected Services
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for the
Wi-Fi hotspot and myChevrolet mobile
application. Make these passwords
different from each other and use a
combination of letters and numbers to
increase the security.
.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 myChevrolet mobile app,
or by contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be managed
from the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu. MyChevrolet Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myChevrolet mobile app to
compatible Apple and Android smartphones.
Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet on social media.
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Disabled VehicleTransporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Driver Assistance Systems, Advanced . . . . . . . . . 200
Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 152
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Driving (cont'd)
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 239
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 93
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 98 Engine (cont'd)
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Exterior
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
F
FilterEngine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
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Indicator (cont'd)Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Indicators Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 56
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Infotainment Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 87
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 116, 135
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 15
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
LampsCourtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 114
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Malfunction Indicator (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Lane
Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 68
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Off . . . 97
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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Lights (cont'd)Traction Control System
(TCS)/Electronic Stability Control
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Manual
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . 122, 141
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 27
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121, 141
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI) . . . . 289
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Online Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116, 135 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
P
Park
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201, 202
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Parking Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183