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376 Vehicle Care
Caution
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and a
different size spare tire is installed, do
not drive in four-wheel drive until the flat
tire is repaired and/or replaced. The
vehicle could be damaged and the repairs
would not be covered by the warranty.
Never use four-wheel drive when a
different size spare tire is installed on the
vehicle.
The vehicle may have a different size spare
tire than the road tires originally installed
on the vehicle. This spare tire was developed
for use on this vehicle, so it is all right to
drive on it. If the vehicle has four-wheel
drive and a different size spare tire is
installed, drive only in two-wheel drive.
If the vehicle has a spare tire that does not
match the vehicle’s original road tires and
wheels, in size and type, do not include the
spare in the tire rotation.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America
For more information about the vehicle
battery, see Battery - North America 0327.
If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run
down, you may want to use another vehicle
and some jumper cables to start your
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.
If you do not follow these steps exactly,
some or all of these things can hurt you.
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
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Caution (Continued)
by the vehicle warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables
do not touch each other or other metal.
Connection Points and Sequence
1. Discharged Battery Positive (+)Terminal
2. Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal
3. Good Battery Negative (−) Terminal
4. Discharged Battery Negative Grounding (−) Terminal
The good battery positive (+) terminal and
the good battery negative (–) terminal are
on the battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The discharged battery positive (+) terminal
and the discharged battery negative (–)
grounding point are on the passenger side
of the vehicle.
The discharged battery positive (+) terminal
is under a cover. Open the cover to expose
the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground
system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can be damaged. Only use
a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries, you should
know before you begin that, especially in
cold weather, you may not be able to
get enough power from a single battery
in another vehicle to start your diesel
engine. If your vehicle has more than one battery, using the battery that is
closer to the starter will reduce electrical
resistance. This is located on the
passenger side, in the rear of the engine
compartment.
3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the
vehicles are not touching each other.
If they are, it could cause an unwanted
ground connection. You would not be
able to start your vehicle, and the bad
grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles
rolling, set the parking brake firmly on
both vehicles involved in the jump start
procedure. Put the automatic
transmission in P (Park) before setting
the parking brake. If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the
transfer case is in a drive gear, not in
N (Neutral).
Caution
If any accessories are left on or plugged
in during the jump starting procedure,
they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
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378 Vehicle Care
Caution (Continued)
warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or
unplug all accessories on either vehicle
when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition off on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged
into the accessory power outlets. Turn
off the radio and all the lamps that are
not needed. This will avoid sparks and
help save both batteries. And it could
save the radio!
5. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−)
terminal locations on that vehicle.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even when
the engine is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a flashlight if you need
more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn
you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on
your skin, flush the place with water and
get medical help immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts can
injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is
running.
6. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they
do, you could get a shock. The vehicles
could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are
some basic things you should know.
Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a
remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (–) will go to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to
a remote negative (–) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative
(–) or you will get a short that would
damage the battery and maybe other
parts too. And do not connect the
negative (–) cable to the negative (–)
terminal on the dead battery because
this can cause sparks.
7. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the discharged battery
positive (+) terminal.
8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the good battery
positive (+) terminal. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle
has one.
9. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the good battery negative
(–) terminal. Use a remote negative (–)
terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything
until the next step.
10. Connect the other end of the negative (–) cable to the discharged battery
negative (–) grounding point.

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384 Vehicle Care
Cleaning Underhood Components
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
e
symbol.
This could cause damage that would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Solvents or aggressive cleaners may harm
underhood components. The usages of these
chemicals should be avoided.
Recommend water only.
A pressure washer may be used, but care
must be utilized. The following criteria must
be followed:
.Water pressure must be kept below
14 000 KPa (2,000 PSI).
.Water temperature must be below 80 °C
(180 °F).
.Spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide angle
spray pattern or wider must be used.
.Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm (1 ft)
away from all surfaces. Automatic Car Wash
Caution
Some automatic car washes can cause
damage to the vehicle, wheels and
ground effects. Automatic car washes are
not recommended, due to lack of
clearance for the undercarriage and/or
wide rear tires and wheels.
Caution
Automatic car washes can cause damage
to the vehicle, wheels, ground effects,
and convertible top (if equipped).
Do not use automatic car washes due to
lack of clearance for the undercarriage,
wide rear tires, and wheels.
If using an automatic car wash, follow with
the car wash instructions. The windshield
wiper and rear window wiper, if equipped,
must be turned off. Remove any accessories
that may be damaged or interfere with the
car wash equipment.
See Power Assist Steps 031 for cleaning
information. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and
after, to remove all cleaning agents
completely. If they are allowed to dry on
the surface, they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or
an all-cotton towel to avoid surface
scratches and water spotting.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not recommended.
If painted surfaces are damaged, see your
dealer to have the damage assessed and
repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium
chloride and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage the vehicle's finish if they remain
on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as
soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe
for painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing
should be done to remove residue from the
paint finish. See your dealer for approved
cleaning products.

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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
AdaptiveCruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Additional OnStar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 196
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 68
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 68 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 67
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 73
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Replacing System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 73
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Alert Lane Change (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 161
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . 177, 179

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434 Index
ReplacementGlass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . 91
Seat Belt System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . 220
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Running Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . 223S
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . 58
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated and Ventilated, Front . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Seats (cont'd)
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 95
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 310
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . 393
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 183
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220