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Caution (Continued)
them. If the contact continues, slow
down until it stops. Driving too fast or
spinning the wheels with chains on will
damage the vehicle.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with
LT235/80R18 size tires, use tire chains
only where legal and only when
necessary. Use low profile chains that add
no more than 12 mm (0.5 in) thickness to
the tire tread and sidewalls. Use chains
that are the proper size for the tires.
Install them on the tires of the rear axle
only. Tighten them as tightly as possible
with the ends securely fastened. Drive
slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions. If the chains
contact the vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow
down until it stops. Driving too fast or
spinning the wheels with chains on will
damage the vehicle.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while
driving, especially if the tires are maintained
properly. SeeTires0345. If air goes out of
a tire, it is much more likely to leak out
slowly. But if there ever is a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect and
what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a
drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and
grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then gently
brake to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts
much like a skid and may require the same
correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing
the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten
the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and
noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.{Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven
on while severely underinflated or flat
may cause a blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that has
been driven on while severely
underinflated or flat. Have your dealer or
an authorized tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as possible.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to
do maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips
off the jack. If a jack is provided with the
vehicle, only use it for changing a
flat tire.

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{Warning
To avoid death, serious injury,
or property damage, before dinghy
towing the vehicle, always disconnect and
secure the negative battery cable and
cover the negative battery post and cable
with a non-conductive material. If the
battery is left connected or the battery
cable contacts the post, the Electric
Parking Brake may activate during
towing, which could cause a crash.
8. Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable. See “Negative Battery Cable
Disconnection” inBattery - North
America 0327.
9. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
Caution
If the steering column is locked, vehicle
damage may occur.
10. Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column is unlocked.
11. Keep the remote key outside of the vehicle and manually lock the doors.
Access the vehicle by using the key in
the door lock. See Door Locks022. Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting from the tow vehicle:
1. Park on a level surface. Secure the vehicle with wheel blocks.
2. Reconnect the negative (–) battery. See Battery - North America 0327.
3. Turn on the vehicle. With your foot off the brake pedal, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for five seconds until the
green light comes on in the button. See
Ignition Positions 0216.
4. Set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0234.
5. Disconnect from the tow vehicle.
6. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
7. Shift the transfer case to 2
m(Two-Wheel
Drive High). When the shift to 2
m
(Two-Wheel Drive High) is complete, the
light in the instrument cluster will stop
flashing and stay lit. See
Four-Wheel-Drive Light 0125.
8. Start the engine. Check that the vehicle is in 2
m(Two-Wheel Drive High) by
starting the engine and shifting the
transmission to D (Drive) and then to
R (Reverse). There should be movement
of the vehicle while shifting. 9. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and
turn off the vehicle.
10. Release the parking brake and remove the wheel blocks.
11. Reset any lost presets.
The outside temperature display will
default to 0 °C (32 °F) but will reset with
normal usage.
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blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup
of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause
wiper streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or
damaged. Damage can be caused by
extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat,
sun, snow, and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply weatherstrip lubricant on
weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak. Lubricate
weatherstrips once a year. Hot, dry climates
may require more frequent application. Black
marks from rubber material on painted
surfaces can be removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0398.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean
the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on the vehicle may damage the
paint finish and/or tires. When applying a
tire dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted surfaces on
the vehicle.
Wheels and Wheel Trim
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and
water to clean the wheels. After rinsing
thoroughly with clean water, dry with a
soft, clean towel. A wax may then be
applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and chrome wheel trim
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 chrome with soap and
water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage on wheels and
wheel trim, do not use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners,
or brushes. Use only GM approved
cleaners. Do not drive the vehicle through
an automatic car wash that uses silicon
carbide tire/wheel cleaning brushes.
Damage could occur and the repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
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 all other brake parts.
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.

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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
.Vehicles with Dual Wheels: Check dual
wheel nut torque at 160, 1 600, and
10 000 km (100, 1,000, and 6,000 mi) of
driving. Repeat this service whenever a
tire/wheel is serviced or removed.
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See “Underbody Maintenance”
in Exterior Care 0383.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Duramax diesel supplement.
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 ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL coolant. See Cooling System
0 319.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1
full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0314.
Front and Rear Axle Driveshaft Splines See your dealer.
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) and Rear Axle See your dealer. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. See Brake Fluid0326.
Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid. See your dealer.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Fuel Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer.
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
I3500 Series Chassis Cab –Front Tank 89.0 L
23.5 gal
I3500 Series Chassis Cab –Rear Tank 151.4 L
40.0 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 2.3 L2.4 qt
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid 2.0 L2.1 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 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 CodeSpark Plug Gap
6.6L V8 (L8T) 70.95–1.10 mm (0.037–0.043 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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Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Carbon MonoxideEngine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Cargo
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Charging
System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 95
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 113
Collision Alert Forward (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Control Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 236
Control Light Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Controls
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . 128
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191, 193
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 410
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 413
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 405
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416

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Engine (cont'd)Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Extended Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Exterior Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Filter Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Floor Console
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Fog Lamp Light Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228, 329
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 276
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273, 275
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Fuel (cont'd)
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 337
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . 341, 342
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 111
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276